Miscellaneous

Mathieu van der Poel’s broken Canyon Aeroad bar could have been caused by collision with car, claims his father

Canyon says bikes with the CP0018 and CP0015 handlebars should not be ridden while it investigates the cause of the failure; but Van der Poel snr thinks the bike might not be to blame

Dominic Cummings’ wife accused of hypocrisy over anti-LTN ‘war on cars’ Spectator column; Parents of man killed in hit-and-run call for change; Every pub on June 21; ‘Road tax’ whinging; Bike theft victim’s happy ending + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Why do cyclists ride on the pavement? New study explores why

Pavement cycling should be “viewed as a sensible outcome as seen from the cyclists’ perspective," researchers conclude

Alan Sugar shows off custom Union Jack Pinarello Dogma; Canyon speak over Van der Poel’s broken bars; Mayoral Press Office own Daily Mail anti-cycling rant with epic reply; The only pro racing we could do; Alex Dowsett’s priorities + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Mathieu van der Poel breaks bars on cobbles, throws away damaged drop…still helps teammate win; School cycle bus; Should we wear masks while cycling?; Tao hits back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic; Wild boar collision; Hot or not? + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Jeremy Vine denies graffitiing ‘F*@! Off’ on ‘Cyclists Dismount’ sign; Police catch cyclist riding down M55 hard shoulder; talkRADIO presenter must drive everywhere; Cycling out in the spring weather; Strade Bianche should go ahead + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander is here for the first live blog of the week

Michael Owen takes a dive after forgetting to unclip; Cyclists share weirdest things they’ve swerved to avoid…including giant sex toys; Jeremy Vine’s message to motorists; Drivers reclaim bike lane after segregation removed + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

Cyclists face £900 fine for breaking 10km/h speed limit in shared zones; Controversial YouTuber Lucas Brunelle falls through ice while riding on frozen river; Council ignores anti-cycle lane fundraiser; Quick-Step go carbon neutral + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Vincenzo Nibali victim of hilarious TV prank (+ link to video – includes a lot of Italian swearing)

Trek-Segafredo star duped into believing his wife has made €2m investment – but intermediary will rip up contract on one condition ...

Anti-LTN Tory accused of hypocrisy over support for al fresco dining scheme; TikTok star in hot water for riding with pet dog strapped on his back; Polite bike thief told where to go; Jeremy Vine vs cabby; TTs back on next month + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Scaffolding firm sent one star reviews after parking in cycle lane; Cyclist awarded £17k after crash on “nightmare” roundabout; Tom Brady inspired Chris Froome; Alistair Brownlee backs towpath campaign; Disc brake fail; New Raleigh + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Ex-F1 team boss Flavio Briatore urges former protégé Fernando Alonso to give up cycling after crash

“I tell him, if you don’t stop with the bike, I’ll lock you in the garage,” says Italian entrepreneur

Trek-Segafredo rider crashes over the finish line in bizarre UAE Tour incident; Rule of Six back soon; Pidcock’s fighting talk; He’s Ganna beat you; Cinelli apologises for “sexist” picture; Weekend cycling scenes; Echelon artwork + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander will be sharing the best bits from the cycling world on the first live blog of the week

Speeding driver who appeared to use phone behind the wheel complains about kids cycling on the pavement; Sadiq Khan gets his jab…in a Rapha tee; Supreme Court ruling may affect Deliveroo; Tao takes a knee; Aero talk with Dowsett + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander is taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

Calls to ban motor traffic from Richmond Park after shocking crash; Litter pocket; Tour of Cambridgeshire postponed; The Killers’ Brandon Flowers needs surgery on cycling injury; Pro back after heart scare; Extreme winter commuter + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Banksy broken bike mural sold for six-figure sum; Man buying bike from strangers assaulted and robbed; Drunk cyclist crashes into mayor; Another painful bike lane; Colnago handlebar porn; Denmark go big on cycling; Strava update + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be picking out the best bits from the cycling world to take you through the middle of the week

SPD Crocs: 2021’s must-have cycling footwear?; Cycle lane, It’s a Knockout edition; Wheels swapped for blades to ride on a frozen lake; Fernando Alonso leaves hospital; Carapaz climbs to 4,800m in Ecuador; Pancake Day by bike + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Cyclist donates €5 to anti-cycle lane fundraiser to tell them how he really feels; Kevin Hart on a bike; Cav’s second debut; 80-year-old paperboy postpones retirement; NHS worker grateful for bike lane; Etape Caledonia postponed + more on the live blog

It's Monday and Dan Alexander will be sharing the best bits from the cycling world on the first live blog of the week

Tour de la Provence finish line crash caused by spectator; Chris Froome works with Red Bull to recover from injury; Police return stolen bike; Shimano earnings up 20%; Fernando Alonso update; Nobody cycles when it’s cold outside + more on the live blog

It's Friday and the weekend is almost in sight, Dan Alexander is here for the final live blog of the week

Parental anger as Zwift deletes children’s accounts

Virtual cycling platform required guardians to update consent details or accounts would be deleted – but some who did say they now cannot access them

Met Office slammed for “consider not cycling” graphic; Council claims salting cycle lanes is impractical; Trentin unimpressed by complaints; Your thoughts on MP asking cyclists to slow down; Cancer diagnosis inspires LEJOG + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Jeremy Vine films impatient driver who gets stopped at next set of lights; Disc brake debate continues as Movistar pro says they’re more dangerous; BBC accused of “cyclist-bashing” story; Cav’s second debut; Dutch flooding + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be picking out the best bits from the cycling world to take you through the middle of the week

Van driver covers number plate to avoid LTN cameras; Cycling in -50c; Pros react to UCI rule changes; Charity cyclist bins ‘Scrap the Mask’ slogan due to Covid; Bull charges through race; How Pedal Me deliver faster when it snows + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for all your live blog needs

Five cool things coming soon from Princeton, Alba Optics, Castelli, Bici and ETC

Some more of the best wheels, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

“Maybe he forgot to get off his bike”: Tom Pidcock challenged over 13:25 5km run claim; UCI bans forearms-out aero position; Chris Froome unconvinced by disc brakes; DIY bike lane video; Chris Gritty; Cummings back at Ineos + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Monday on the live blog

Cyclist sacked after giving Trump the finger now building bike lanes after winning election

Juli Briskman's role in local government includes overseeing 45th President's National Golf Club he was heading to in motorcade

“Devastating” fire at Specialized UK’s southwest London offices

It took firefighters four hours to get blaze under control at business park in Chessington

Bike at bedtime: Scott Addict RC Ultimate Bike

Integration is at the heart of this hollow ride

England cricket captain Joe Root thanks new cycling regime for century in India; Cyclist suffers broken bones in “serious assault” by ten youths; UK’s safest city for winter cycle commuting; UCI bans riders from top tube descending + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend on the live blog

Prosecutors claim cyclist deliberately kneed five-year-old girl; RBKC councillor says segregated cycle lanes will get “jammed”; Geraint Thomas leads Ineos at the Tour; Free Lime ride to your vaccination + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs