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The worst one yet? Sign warns cyclists “you are my targets”; Where are Winstanleys? Retailer not answering customers; No French sport until September; Cyclist told “go home” by pickup driver; 3T 3D-printing valves for dive masks + 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

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“This is not who we are”: locals scrubbed ‘Covidiot’ graffiti off Somerset road; New London Bike Show dates; Italy + Spain lifting exercise restrictions; ‘LaserTour’ Zwift precursor cost $20k; New La Passione jerseys + 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.

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Cyclist in Italy knocked off bike, gets fined in A&E for breaking lockdown; Riders celebrate rubbish home trainer set-ups; Backlash vs lockdown op piece; Hoy accused of making ‘unnecessary journey’… on Zwift; Van Avermaet’s Virtual NMOTD + more

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the odd contribution from the rest of the team.

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Nominations wanted: 13 bikes for “incredible individuals” helping others during pandemic from Cyclescheme and partner brands

We're close to finalising our incredible 13, but are still looking for you to nominate your heroes so they have the chance to win one of two handsome Marin Lombard bikes!

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Turbo Trainer Thursdays for the NHS; ‘The worst drivers are now back on our roads’ says Jeremy Vine; Rescheduled Tour de France already in doubt; Cycling providing people with vital mental break; Bicycle Traffic degree offered by German unis + more

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

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Rural groups say ‘Get orf our land’ for your exercise; Monster Zwift rides keeping Brailsford fit in lockdown; Bikes “the new toilet paper”; UCI signs up to save planet; Govt accused of “gaslighting” over car-free street claims; + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael adding some pearls of wisdom later this evening

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Glasgow, Edinburgh looking at temporary cycle lanes – but not just yet; TT champ breaks women’s Zwift everesting record (without planning to); Indian cops puncturing tyres of lockdown rule breakers; Milan reallocates space to cyclists + more on live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

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Gordon Ramsay ‘risking further wrath from neighbours’ with 22 mile ride, claims Daily Mail; Custom bike stolen from man visiting sick daughter; Council signs WILL remain on path; Former women’s team manager guilty of harassment + 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.

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Geraint Thomas raises £300k for NHS in 3 days; Shockjock engineer returns to Twitter; Brompton call for temporary cycling infra; Froome’s crash injuries; Alé manufacturing medical coats; Nudist’s 70th birthday birthday suit ride+ more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with Alex Bowden chipping in with the rhythm section intermittently...

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E-cargo delivery specialists Pedal Me reveal how they’ve adapted during coronavirus pandemic

Rather than slowing down, London e-cargo and passenger service Pedal Me are busier than ever... delivering PPE to hospitals and ferrying goods for businesses that have been forced to switch online due to the closure of non-essential retailers

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New map from Sustrans connects key workers to bike offers and services

Searchable map lists shops and repairers that are open as well as offers to NHS and other essential workers

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road.cc Quiz Corner – How well do you know your Pro Team bike brands?

Reckon you know your Pro Teams? Test your knowledge of their bikes in our quiz.

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Geraint Thomas 2/3s of way through NHS Zwift fundraiser; Philippe Gilbert fined for riding bike outdoors in Monaco lockdown; Press snappers looking to frame cyclists? Shurely shome mishtake; Paramedic has bike stolen during 12-hour shift + more

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

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“Don’t cycle through Pill without expecting raging locals”: more reports of ‘vigilantes’ making up lockdown rules; Froome seeing “a lot of negativity” over TDF dates; Bianchi named official bike of Giro d’Italia; Rapha facemask + 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

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Cyclists accused of “panting viruses” through Cambridgeshire village, + more locals imposing their own lockdown laws; UCI celebrates 120 years; British Cycling against exercise ban; Supermarket logos as bike jerseys + 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.

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The Full Kit Ranker Grand Final: vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

We've made it to the final two after some tough calls in the previous rounds, with two 80's classics going head-to-head for the title of the greatest jersey of all time... which will you choose?

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Alberto Contador claims Lance Armstrong said, ‘Don’t f*ck me’ during 2009 Tour de France

"The biggest enemy was on your own team," says Spaniard of American team-mate at Astana

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Newspapers reported to press standards body over misleading photos; Dowsett’s first Zwift race; Trackstand G&T from Elinor Barker; Spider-man + hex key + rollers; Pub painted yellow for the Tour de Yorkshire facing £20,000 fine + more on the live blog

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

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Full Kit Ranker semi finals: your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

A couple of surprise results in the quarter finals have led to our final four... which classic jerseys are you sending through to the grand final?

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Muc-Off making sanitisers and donating anti-bac products to NHS; Piers Morgan slams “moron cyclist”; Bardet against lockdown exception for pros; Paris outdoor exercise ban; Ineos hosting Zwift ride on Sunday; Froome joins Tik Tok + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael adding some pearls of wisdom later this evening

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Boy, 5, given breath test in Taiwan after crashing bike into a Tesla; Lazer’s design-your-own lid comp; Straight Outta Brompton; Triathlete loses virtual race because husband tripped over trainer cable; Cyclist caught riding on M69 + 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

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Ricky Gervais goes cycling, says stop “acting like t*wats” (no, not you); Zwift peaks at 35,000 users… but are pros spoiling the fun?; Motorbiking Zwifter goes viral; ‘Coolest car in cycling’ stolen; Kitchen CX with Frank Schleck +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.

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Full Kit Ranker quarter finals: your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

Some absolute classics were knocked out of our initial 16-jersey shortlist... which four will make it through to the semi-finals? Be sure to cast your votes so your fave has the best possible chance of winning!

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Father and son cycle round town dressed as Batman + Robin to cheer people up; 72% of bike businesses report losses; RAB postponed until 2021;De Gendt hopes Bkool can handle huge power; Mikel Landa shows what he thinks of the turbo + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty (from his living room of course) with the odd break to fetch supplies, spin the legs on the turbo and go for that one blessed hit of permitted outdoor exercise

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Kensington MP supports “more cycling” but not through Kensington… Shocker! Police say you CAN drive somewhere to exercise; Should speed limits be cut to ease NHS burden? You have your say; Tour of Flanders: Lockdown Edition; Arnie + ponies + bike +more

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

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April Fool! Virtual bikepacking is the next big thing

With pro cyclists now taking over Zwift races and even organising a Zwift Tour de France, Joe Public has decided to hunker down in Watopia for a good night's kip before doing some chilled out virtual off-roading when the sun rises

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UCI suspends racing until 1 June, Dauphiné postponed; Ruby Isaac recreates Giro TT … in garden; Cameron Jeffers aims to ‘Everest’ on Zwift; April Fool round-up; “Unauthorised cyclists” still riding in Richmond Park + more on the live blog

Wednesday's live blog is served to you by Jack Sexty this morning and through the afternoon, with Simon MacMichael rustling up your evening course later on

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Full Kit Ranker round 1: Your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

From vintage wool beauties to modern classics, here's the shortlist of 16 of our favourite cycling jerseys of all time, in round one of our quest to crown the best ever to be zipped up in the pro peloton...

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Froome’s Epic 80km solo attack on the Colle delle Finestre voted most heroic mountain stage of the last decade.

myCol users chose Froome's Finestre win as most heroic

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Thomas De Gendt ‘breaks Zwift’ as “superhuman power” gets him banned; Evans re-open 11 stores to offer support for key workers; Martin Porter QC backs Lord Sumption’s ‘police state’ comments; What a saddle looks like after 50,000km + 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

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