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Collision between cyclist and turning van caught on camera (VIDEO)
A cyclist in Manchester escaped serious injury this week when she was hit by a van turning left in front of her. The incident was captured on dashcam footage by another motorist. The cyclist can be seen proceeding along a cycle path when the van turns in front of her at a junction sending the unfortunate cyclist to the ground....
0.0008 sec difference between Kristoff and Cavendish at Tour of Qatar (VIDEO)
It took another photo finish to decide the final stage of the Tour of Qatar and once again the victory went the way of Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) with Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka) in 2nd place. Roy Jans (Wanty Groupe Gobert) was the rider in 3rd. After 3 riders got away early on, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka...
Irish company launch World’s first wearable power meter for cyclists on Kickstarter
Brim Brothers have launched what's described as the World's First Wearable Power Meter for Cyclists on Kickstarter and they have already received backing exceeding their goal of €100,000. The company was founded in Dublin in 2008 by some club cyclists whose intention was to develop a wearable power meter. The company's CEO Barry Redmond who is a member of...
The ‘Bicycle Phone’ – The telephone of the future from 1985 (VIDEO)
Back in 1985, the Dutch TV programme Wondere Wereld featured what they called the 'phone of the future.' The show's presenter Chriet Titulaer showed the prototype of the mobile phone which was small enough to be transported by bicycle. Titulaer predicted that users of the "PTT bicycle phone" which would be charged using an alternator, would even be making calls...
“I’m more motivated than ever” – Alberto Contador
Alberto Contador will kick off his 2016 season at the Volta ao Algarve, next Wednesday, February 17th. According to Tinkoff's leader, he will head to the Portuguese race "very eager and more motivated than ever", referring as well to a year in which the Tour de France will be the main goal. “I went through a good winter period because...
Mark Cavendish regains race lead at Qatar as Sam Bennett moves up to 7th (VIDEO)
There was bad luck today at the Tour of Qatar as race leader Edvald Boassen Hagen (Dimension Data for Qhubeka) lost the lead after puncturing with just eight kilometres remaining. However, his team retains the leader's jersey as Mark Cavendish moved into first place. Boasson Hagen punctured from a select front split of just 25 odd riders. The split happened...
Edvald Boasson Hagen moves into lead at Tour of Qatar following TT win
Edvald Boasson Hagen put in an incredible display of power during the 3rd stage of the Tour of Qatar, to win the 11km time trial by 25" from Jos van Emden (LottoNL-Jumbo). Manuel Quinziato (BMC Racing) rounded out the podium in 3rd place. Boasson Hagen knew he had to try and stay above a 50km/h average over the windy and...
Are Wiggle set to acquire Chain Reaction Cycles?
According to a report on bikebiz.com, online bike retailer Wiggle are set to take over Chain Reaction Cycles with the sale possibly going through next week. Wiggle Ltd is an online retailer of cycle, run, swim and triathlon products, based in Portsmouth, Great Britain which started in 1999 as a small independent bike shop called Butler Cycles, located in Portsmouth. By...
Adriano Malori’s condition improves as medical team look at transferring rider to Spain
The Buenos Aires clinic where Movistar rider Adriano Malori is convalescing have provided an update on the rider's condition which they have said continues to improve. The Italian rider was involved in a high-speed crash at the Tour de San Luis in Argentina last month. Malori had been placed in an induced coma following the crash which happened when he...
Riders express frustration over dangerous Qatar finish
Following on from the massive crash at the end of today's stage of the Tour of Qatar, a number of riders have criticised race organisers and the UCI over the lack of barriers at the finish. The crash happened as the riders were winding up their sprint finish. Within the last few hundred metres, the bunch split with riders going...
Katusha avoid suspension following recent doping cases
The UCI have announced their Disciplinary Commission's decision regarding UCI World Tour team Katusha following on from the adverse analytical findings of two of their riders, Eduard Vorganov and Luca Paolini. Under article 7.12.1 of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, a ban of 15-45 days is suggested for a team with two positives in the space of a year. However, the...
Alexander Kristoff wins in Qatar as Sam Bennett caught up in crash (VIDEO)
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) has won the second stage of the Tour of Qatar today, outsprinting race leader Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) at the end of the 135-kilometre stage from Katara Cultural Village to Qatar University. However, the stage was marred by a crash inside the last few hundred metres involving several riders including Sam Bennett and Rudi Selig of...
Dublin Cycling Campaign and Cyclist.ie outline priorities ahead of General Election
Ahead of the forthcoming General Election in Ireland, Dublin Cycling Campaign and Cyclist.ie – The Irish Cycling Advocacy Network have produced a list entitled: ‘Cyclists’ Priorities Ahead of General Election 2016′. Their priorities are outlined below: We want all political parties to commit to these two overarching aims: - Allocate at least 10% of transport funding to cycling - Implement...
Mark Cavendish secures first victory for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
Mark Cavendish opened his season victory account today at stage 1 of the Tour of Qatar, giving Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka its inaugural win. Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) was 2nd and Andrea Guardini (Astana) took 3rd. The opening stage of the Tour of Qatar got off to a blistering start today as a lead group of 21 riders broke away...
Mark Cavendish takes convincing win in Qatar as Sam Bennett finishes in 4th (VIDEO)
Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) has won the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar in convincing fashion today, beating the Italian duo of Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) and Andrea Guardini (Astana) into second and third. Sam Bennett (Bora-Argon 18) just missed out on a podium spot as he finished in fourth place. The stage from Dukhan to Al Kohr Corniche was...
Race abandoned after riders get blown off their bikes by winds (VIDEO)
The third stage of the Volta a la Marina took place in Benidorm yesterday but the race had to be abandoned due to the ridiculously high winds that the riders faced. After the neutralised section, the 153 riders moved on to the more exposed roads of the Terra Mitica circuit where they faced eight laps. However, riders struggled to stay upright...