Miscellaneous

The coolest paint job ever?; Cyclist’s prickly situation after crashing into cactus; Quinn Simmons’ suspension lifted; Council introduces default 20mph speed limit; Reindeer traffic jam; 400 schools benefiting from ‘School Streets’ + more on the live blog

Thursday's live blog with Dan Alexander

16 of the best lockdown pain caves and turbo training set ups

From the messiest garages to the spacious home gyms, you shared your lockdown pain caves

Beyoncé signs multi-year partnership with Peloton

Grammy Award-winning singer will help create themed workouts for indoor fitness brand

Big Issue to create jobs with new e-bike hire scheme

Project aims to create employment amid predictions hundreds of thousands will lose jobs in the coronavirus crisis

Cyclist left in tears by aggressive driver for not using dangerous bike lane; Groenewegen gets nine-month ban; More dreadful cycle lanes; Cycling in cities up 127%; EF Pro Cycling launch diversity programme; AI ‘smart junctions’ + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat to take you through the middle of the week

Dawes ends Galaxy touring bike line after 49 years

Iconic tourer a victim of low sales and massive demand for other bikes, says Dawes

Cyclist spotted riding on M25 hard shoulder; Alex Dowsett to take on Hour Record; Road safety group ask cyclists to ‘reduce strain on the NHS’; Bike theft stopped by Deliveroo driver; How far can you ride without being sworn at? + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog with Dan Alexander

Five cool things coming soon from Le Col, Topeak, NoPinz, Swiss Side and Polaris Bikewear

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

Ignore or challenge? Is it worth engaging with Nigel Farage about cycling?; No new deal at Bahrain McLaren for Mark Cavendish; Chris Froome’s emotional reflection after final race for Team Ineos; New study supports e-bike safety + more on the live blog

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

Nigel Farage forges new career as anti-cycling bingo caller

Anti-career politician career politician is the latest to trot out the usual tired and incorrect clichés to the masses

“Funny, because it’s not congested for anyone who wants to cycle”: Twitter responds as Jeremy Clarkson blames cycle lanes for congestion; Bahrain McLaren renamed Bahrain Victorious; A swig of Bikefast; New SRAM derailleur + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog by Dan Alexander carrying you through to the weekend

Jeremy Vine shuts down councillor who blamed cycle paths for “destruction” of their town; Pedal Me appeal for help keeping staff warm between jobs; Ian Stannard retires due to rheumatoid arthritis; Doctors + nurses back LTNs + more on the live blog

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

Unbe-leaf-able: cycle lane used to collect fallen leaves; RideLondon debate; Geoghan Hart’s former teacher unsurprised by Giro success; Data shows 254% increase in new cycle use; Tim Wellens wins Vuelta Stage 14 + more on the live blog

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

‘Mr Loophole’ says cyclists shouldn’t ride two abreast because they “don’t keep up with traffic”; Jonathan Shubert’s sub-3hr 100 miles Strava; Roglic in red after Vuelta stage 13 win; £11.8m for ‘UK first’ cycling + walking network + more on the live blog

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

Five cool things coming soon from Kinesis, Lezyne, Corima, Easton and Zycle

Here’s a selection of the best bikes, components and accessories we’re testing at the moment, with reviews being uploaded soon…

Nails scattered on controversial cycleway; Jonathan Shubert rides 100 miles…in under three hours; “The worst thing I have ever encountered in my life”: Vuelta peloton suffer on brutal Angliru; Cycling’s toughest climb? + 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

Concerns young cyclists may copy pros using TT position in road races (+ calls for a ban) ; “Like a boss”: Dutch kid grabs best spot for his bike; British Cycling launch project to tackle diversity gap; Roglic wins again + more on the live blog

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

Vuelta: Sam Bennett relegated for appearing to barge rival in sprint; Top cop says cause of road fatalities “really very clear”; G admits he couldn’t watch the Giro; Dutch plan to reduce default speed limit to 30km/h + more on the live blog

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

Can cyclists and pedestrians co-exist on towpaths?; Primoz Roglic wins thrilling summit finish at La Vuelta; Movistar rider shares crazy picture of veiny legs; Driver crashes £260k Ferrari – narrowly missing cyclist + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander will be taking you through the middle of the week on Wednesday's live blog

MIDNIGHT DEADLINE to reply to Highway Code consultation; “Nobody who lives in London needs an SUV” – Twitter debate rages as Keir Starmer hits cyclist; Council accused of hypocrisy over cycleway + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog with Dan Alexander during the day and Simon MacMichael taking over in the evening

Royal Parks Police accused of targeting cyclists; “Can he play centre-back?” Angry Arsenal fans to club’s Geoghegan Hart tweet; LTNs “biggest transport controversy of the century?”; Froome’s one-off Dogma F12 (+ bonus saddle tips) + 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.

Cyclists take over local paper’s ‘Me and My Motor’ feature after inundating them with bike submissions

Some people weren't impressed with the Southern Daily Echo's "pretty vacuous" story about someone's BMW... so the paper switched it to 'Me and My Bike' this week by popular demand

Morrisons lorry driver ploughs through cycle lane wand; Giro stage 19 shortened due to weather conditions; Ineos (not the cycling team) blocked by XR protestors; Rider tests positive at Giro… for banned substance, not virus + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Canyon set for €500m+ private equity sale?

Private equity giants KKR and Carlyle said to be among suitors for German direct-to-consumer brand

Jai Hindley takes Stelvio stage ahead of Geoghegan Hart at Giro as Kelderman moves into race lead; Dan Martin wins Stage 3 of the Vuelta; Motorist arrested for death of cyclist after police review of “shambles” of a case; Headless cyclist + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

Councillor under fire over anti-cyclist “w*nking off the Dutch” tweet considering his position; Best ever cycling save? Vuelta “part of the process of getting back”, says Froome; Trek join ‘How it started. How it’s going’ bandwagon + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Bradley Wiggins’ liquidated businesses owe over £1m; Misleading ‘Dutch Reach Challenge’ TikTok vid “unfortunate”, say Cycling UK; Froome dropped on Vuelta stage 1; Decathlon revive 2005 Ti racer as ‘GRVL’ bike + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog is brought to you courtesy of Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael making some contributions later this evening

“Vansplaining”: tweet bashing Van Aert’s gear choices mocked; Cycling UK CEO warns of return to “pre-COVID era”; Team bike merry-go-round; Richmond Park congestion anger; Moto rider who collided with Alaphilippe “feels guilty” + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is your blogger-in-chief today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Bob Jackson Cycles to close after 85 years; Peloton recall pedals due to customer injuries; Tory MP says car is “one of the most liberating inventions”; Driver destroys Bikehangar; Équipe Paule Ka fold as sponsor fails to pay + more on the live blog

Welcome to Friday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge throughout the day plus the odd contribution from the rest of the team

Team calls for Giro to be stopped after two weeks’ racing; De Gendt feels organisers are ‘hiding things’ regarding Covid-19 situation; 17 police motorbike racers associated with Giro-E test positive; Video: James May builds a bike + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)