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Day: 26 October 2020

Posted on 26/10/2020

Egan Bernal facing months of rehabilitation due to spinal condition

Ineos Grenadiers rider reveals he is suffering from scoliosis

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Bianchi unveils Specialissima CV Disc road bike

Lightweight race bike features internal cable routing and tubes shaped to reduce drag

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Near Miss of the Day 489: Another driver turning across a cyclist (+ swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s Glasgow

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Geraint Thomas said he couldn’t watch Giro d’Italia 2020 but praises Tao Geoghegan Hart

Geraint Thomas said he couldn’t watch Giro d’Italia 2020 but praises Tao Geoghegan Hart
Geraint Thomas at the Giro d’Italia 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Geraint Thomas said he couldn’t watch the Giro d’Italia 2020, because it was still “too raw” after his crash in the first week.

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Alpkit Kanga handlebar harness

Very stable, convenient and well-made platform for bulky bags 9/10

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Video: Top tips for better descending – How to become faster and safer going downhill

Got a need for speed? Here’s how to get faster on descents.

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Chris Froome and Sam Bennett racing in new Oakley eyewear at Vuelta a España

The pics were first shared by Sam Bennett and appear to show a bold new look from Oakley that is sure to split opinion.

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2020 national hill climb championships tech gallery | 9 amazing lightweight bikes

All of the very best ultra-lightweight road bikes from the 2020 national hill climb championships
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Best Garmin deals ahead of Black Friday 2020

Deals season is almost here – check out our pick of the best Garmin offers
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Minivan passenger in Las Vegas killed as he pushed cyclist to her death

Police are hunting for driver of vehicle, who may face murder charge

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Highway Code should be changed to erase confusion over cycling two abreast, say campaigners  

Highway Code should be changed to erase confusion over cycling two abreast, say campaigners  
British Cycling wants to clarify rules on cycling two abreast (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

The rules on cycling two abreast should be updated to erase any confusion from drivers, campaigners have said. 

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Vuelta a España 2020: Five things to look out for during the second week

The Vuelta begins its second week which is packed full of climb with a particular sting in the tail next Sunday

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Posted on 26/10/2020

New Assos winter collection revolves around £575 jacket

New Assos winter collection revolves around £575 jacket

The price tag might be huge, but then we’ve heard reports of Assos kit outlasting its owner’s motivation to ride

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Bianchi Specialissima 2021 goes disc brake only with aero notes

Bianchi Specialissima 2021 goes disc brake only with aero notes
Image: OLAF PIGNATARO

Bianchi’s climbing bike has been brought up to date – although traditionalists may not be keen

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Tao Geoghegan Hart’s Giro d’Italia winning Pinarello Dogma F12 and Bolide TT bikes

Check out the bikes the British rider raced to victory in a dramatic Giro d’Italia

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Posted on 26/10/2020

One in three drivers don’t give cyclists enough space when passing, finds survey

Cycling Scotland also finds that two thirds of motorists aren’t aware of penalties for close passes

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‘The biggest skill any rider can have is to feel something and not be told by a screen’: Tao Geoghegan Hart – a week in training

<div>'The biggest skill any rider can have is to feel something and not be told by a screen': Tao Geoghegan Hart - a week in training</div>
Tao Geoghegan Hart on stage 17 of the 2020 Giro d’Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

In 2019 CW was allowed a glimpse inside a week of training with the now Giro d’Italia winning Tao Geoghegan Hart

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Wild new Oakley sunglasses spotted at Vuelta a España

Prototype single lens sunnies sported by Chris Froome and Sam Bennett over the weekend
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dhb Flashlight competition

Win full winter Flashlight kit from dhb worth £512

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Vuelta a España 2020: Spain put into coronavirus state of emergency, but race director says ‘for the time being the Vuelta will continue’ 

Vuelta a España 2020: Spain put into coronavirus state of emergency, but race director says ‘for the time being the Vuelta will continue’ 
The Vuelta a España peloton rolling out for stage six (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Vuelta a España will continue for now despite the nationwide coronavirus state of emergency, the race director has said.  

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Giro d’Italia 2020 ratings: how did each team perform?

How did each team fare at this year’s Giro d’Italia?

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Primož Roglič lost Vuelta a España lead after having a problem with his rain jacket 

Primož Roglič lost Vuelta a España lead after having a problem with his rain jacket 
Primož Roglič lost time on stage six of the Vuelta a España (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Primož Roglič lost the race lead in the Vuelta a España after struggling to get his rain jacket on.

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Maxxis High Road SL

Very light clincher tyres that are fast – and don’t really last 9/10

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Reaction + stats from around the web after Tao Geoghegan Hart wins Giro d’Italia; Richard Carapaz takes lead at Vuelta after Roglic rain jacket mishap; Weekend catch-up + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday’s live blog. Jack Sexty and Dan Alexander will be blogging you through the day, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Posted on 26/10/2020

Reaction from around the web after Tao Geoghegan Hart wins Giro d’Italia; Richard Carapaz takes lead at Vuelta after Roglic rain jacket mishap; Weekend catch-up + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday’s live blog. Jack Sexty and Dan Alexander will be blogging you through the day, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Tern Vektron S10

A do-it-all electric folder that is now even more capable 8/10

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