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Month: October 2020

Posted on 31/10/2020

Here’s what Chris Froome said to race organisers during the Vuelta a España protest

<div>Here's what Chris Froome said to race organisers during the Vuelta a España protest</div>
Chris Froome on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España 2020 (Getty)

The four-time Tour de France champion led the protest that delayed the start of stage 11

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Five talking points from stage 11 of the Vuelta a España 2020

A protest and a Frenchman taking stage honours

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Vuelta Stage 11: David Gaudu wins after Chris Froome leads rider protest

Marc Soler, second on the day, moves up to sixth overall

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Posted on 31/10/2020

David Gaudu beats Marc Soler on mountain-top stage 11 finish at Vuelta a España

David Gaudu beats Marc Soler on mountain-top stage 11 finish at Vuelta a España
David Gaudu at the Vuelta a España (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

There was little action amongst the GC contenders as they wait for tomorrow’s Angliru stage

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Topeak BarLoader

Well made, well designed and versatile bag that’s lovely to use 9/10

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Surrey withdraws support for RideLondon in favour of “less disruptive events”

Decision supposedly swayed by survey which found 58 per cent of people were in support of annual event

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Tweets of the week: Scary Halloween special

Tweets of the week: Scary Halloween special
(@junimba / Tim Ted Glenie / Twitter)

Warning: may contain traces of pure fire tweets

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Experts says Britain is heading for gridlock with vocal minority nixing schemes to reduce motor traffic

Motor traffic already back to pre-lockdown levels despite huge percentage of people still working from home

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Posted on 31/10/2020

Chris Froome leads protest delaying start of Vuelta a España stage 11

Chris Froome leads protest delaying start of Vuelta a España stage 11
Chris Froome at the start of stage 11 of the Vuelta a España 2020 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The protest was over the three-second rule that riders say should have applied on stage 10

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Posted on 31/10/2020

GC riders braced for Angliru mountain weekend at Vuelta a España

GC riders braced for Angliru mountain weekend at Vuelta a España
Vuelta a España 2020 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

A tough weekend in the mountains will see the peloton take on consecutive mountain-top finishes

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Posted on 31/10/202031/10/2020

British bike manufacturers fearing cheap Chinese imports after Brexit

Brompton and Frog will face domestic pressure from Chinese state-subsidised rivals and also new EU tariffs

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Posted on 30/10/202031/10/2020

Alpkit Soloist Backpacking Tent

Versatile shelter that packs small and light, but not for tall riders or very windy days 7/10

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Posted on 30/10/202031/10/2020

RideLondon has no future in Surrey after 2021, says council

The 2021 event has already been scaled back, with the 100-mile sportive and men’s WorldTour race both scrapped

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Five talking points from stage 10 of the Vuelta a España 2020

Roglič continues to impress with his versatility with a big weekend ahead for the GC

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

DealClincher: eBay Bike Bargains – Second hand deals on Specialized, Cervelo and Trek

Check out these second-hand road bike bargains

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Met police officer charged with dangerous driving after he drove over suspect fleeing on a bike

PC Eugene Acheampong opts to be tried by jury at Crown Court

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Posted on 30/10/2020

Primož Roglič eases to stage 10 win and moves closer to Carapaz at Vuelta a España

Primož Roglič eases to stage 10 win and moves closer to Carapaz at Vuelta a España
Primož Roglič (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Slovenian took his third stage win of this year’s Spanish Grand Tour

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Should Vuelta rider have been allowed to continue after crash that smashed helmet?

Spanish rider Hector Saez remounted in a fresh lid after suffering a blow hard enough to knock a chunk out of the one he’d been wearing

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Endura updates Windchill range offering a “warm micro climate” when winter riding

The Windchill Jacket II, Gilet II and Bibtights II are designed to be a “windproof shield preventing heat loss” on wintry roads.

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

How green is cycling? Riding, walking, ebikes and driving ranked

Could cycling help tackle the climate crisis?
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Posted on 30/10/2020

Sam Bennett on Vuelta barging incident: ‘Anybody in cycling will understand what’s happening, it’s not as bad as it looks’

<div>Sam Bennett on Vuelta barging incident: 'Anybody in cycling will understand what's happening, it's not as bad as it looks'</div>
Sam Bennett (Credit Image: © Dirk Waem/Belga via ZUMA Press)

The Irishman looked to bring the episode to a close before the start of stage 10

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Mr Loophole says cyclists are “abusing” rules on riding two abreast

Nick Freeman says only the motorist can judge when it’s safe to overtake a cyclist

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Posted on 30/10/2020

Vuelta a España 2021 will be the first bike race ever to start inside a cathedral

Vuelta a España 2021 will be the first bike race ever to start inside a cathedral
Deceuninck – Quick-Step at the 2020 Vuelta a Burgos (PA)

Race organisers have claimed a cycling-first as they plan for next year’s Spanish Grand Tour to roll out from inside Burgos Cathedral

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Las Vegas driver arrested for murder after passenger was killed pushing cyclist to her death

District Attorney unlikely to prosecute on murder charge

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Posted on 30/10/2020

‘When you win a lot you raise people’s expectations,’ says Peter Sagan, who is not retiring anytime soon

<div>'When you win a lot you raise people's expectations,' says Peter Sagan, who is not retiring anytime soon</div>
Peter Sagan at the 2020 Giro d’Italia (Yuzuru Sunada)

The Bora-Hansgrohe rider took only one victory this 2020 season, a stage at the Giro d’Italia

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

IRC Marbella Tubeless X-Guard gravel tyre

Adds a little off road performance to road bikes, but can’t cope with the low pressures to suit 6/10

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Pro peloton disagree over safety of TT position in road races; Spooky Strava art + more on the live blog

Happy Friday everyone, Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

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Posted on 30/10/202030/10/2020

Mavic’s not-so-new Open Pro UST rim, Garmin Charge Power Pack and a Cateye light hack

First Look Friday – your weekly roundup of the most kickin’ fresh swag to land at BikeRadar HQ
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Posted on 29/10/202030/10/2020

Merida Travel Saddlebag

Usefully huge, but prone to awkward swaying and not fully waterproof 5/10

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Posted on 29/10/202030/10/2020

Government backs Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycleways in reply to petition calling for withdrawal of funding

“The majority of people support giving more road space to cycling and walking in their local area,” says DfT

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