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Day: 15 November 2020

Posted on 15/11/2020

Bontrager Windshell Cycling Toe Cover

Impressively robust and protective toe covers, if not the cheapest 8/10

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Posted on 15/11/2020

Mail on Sunday peddling ‘alternative facts’ on impact of cycle lanes on emergency services, says Cycling UK

National cycling charity responds to article that claimed emergency infrastructure is putting patients’ lives at risk

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Near Miss of the Day 499: Driver cuts straight across cyclist at junction

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

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Elite Direto XR smart trainer

Very good smart trainer that’s priced well against its competition 8/10

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Sunday Trading: discounts on Garmin, Oakley, Continental, Fulcrum and more

CW Sunday Trading

With Black Friday just around the corner and Christmas following hot (or cold) on its heels, there are some excellent deals to be had – here are some of the best ones

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Posted on 15/11/2020

How to face down your cycling fears

(Daniel Gould)

Being aware of risk is vital in keeping us safe, whereas being irrationally scared actually makes us more liable to crash. Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains how to put cycling fears back in their box

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Classic races revisited: The proving ground of the Grand Prix of Essex

(Daniel Gould)

Unpacking my bike on Halstead’s Market Hill and looking down the road, I almost di a double take. “Wow, that is a lot steeper than I expected, that’s a proper hill. Must have really stung the legs.” From 1964, this testing little ramp through the heart of town was the finishing straight of one of […]

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‘Dumbledore’ allegedly runs over cyclist’s ankle in his Land Rover

Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon is being sued over 2017 crash

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‘I am committed to keep learning’: Chloe Dygert apologises for controversial social media conduct

Chloe Dygert (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

The American rider issued the apology after joining Canyon SRAM, having apparently liked a transphobic tweet from Donald Trump, as well as posts stating ‘white privilege doesn’t exist’

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Why we need to champion diversity in cycling

Understanding diversity, inclusion and representation in cycling
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‘You take a step back to try and take a step forward’: Harry Tanfield plotting route back to WorldTour after signing for Ribble Weldtite

Harry Tanfield (Dean Reeve)

The 25-year-old joins the Continental outfit hungry for results after a complicated 2020 season

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Harry Tanfield signs with Ribble Weldtite for 2021

Harry Tanfield (Dean Reeve)

The 25-year-old joins the British outfit ahead of the new season

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European Track Championships 2020: Katie Archibald takes second gold on day four

Katie Archibald wins Gold in the Women’s points race (SW Pix)

Archibald won the points race on the penultimate day of racing in Bulgaria

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The Official Tour de France Road Cycling Training Guide

Sound advice, but it’s difficult to pick out of a confusing layout 6/10

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DealClincher: 33% off Ridley Fenix SLA Disc Road Bike

Just £999.99 for a great frame, excellent groupset and solid finishing kit.

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