Miscellaneous

Italian cyclist ‘throws himself into the sea’ to evade police; ‘The Body Coach’ Joe Wicks broke wrist cycling; Geraint Thomas says cancelling Tour de France will cost jobs; Olympics clash with TdF; Coffee DOESN’T dehydrate; + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is in charge of your live blog to start the week, with Simon MacMichael adding some titbits later this evening

London bike shop offers e-bikes to NHS staff for free on three month loan

Fully Charged is partnering with Gocycle on initiative aimed at helping key staff get to work

Backlash over triathlete’s 200 mile ride during lockdown; “Absolutely amazing”: Transport Sec’s active travel admission; No Hope as track bike creators suspend production; Halfords offer free bike servicing for NHS workers + 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

Conspiracy theorist’s allegation that US cyclist was coronavirus Patient Zero of Wuhan outbreak sweeps China

Claim prompts calls for US servicewoman who competed at October's Military World Games in China to be tested for virus

“Peloton stud” Rory McIlroy invites golf rivals to static cycling challenge

World number one’s latest session saw him ranked 69th out of almost 11,500 people on Peloton leaderboard

Are bike thieves targeting doctors and teachers?; Chinese media reports theory US military cyclist who came to Wuhan was “patient zero”; Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren’t respected; Belgian pro’s 369km Zwift session + more

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

The bike industry brands altering production to help during Coronavirus crisis

Muc-Off among those helping during the crisis

Evans’ U-turn on above-RRP turbo prices; BoJo is watching YOU on Strava; Pro cyclist’s Strava art – Ride alone or Stay home; Bike Project’s free virtual lessons for front-line workers; NHS ‘only accepted volunteers who drive’; Towpath advice + more

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

London’s ExCeL centre becomes 4,000 bed hospital to treat coronavirus patients

Docklands venue had been due to host London Bike Show this weekend before pandemic hit

“The right decision” – GB Cycling Team boss on postponement of Olympics; Campagnolo suspends all activities including e-commerce; Matteo Trentin suggests 3-in-1 Grand Tour; Beefeater Bend relaxes ‘Links Rechts’ regs + more

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

Cycling UK updates advice after PM’s address to nation, Bike shops to remain open; Update from Richmond Park; British Cycling extend events suspension until 30 June; Backyard CX; Fred Whitton + Transcon cancelled; + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is in charge of your live blog to start the week, with Simon MacMichael adding some titbits later this evening

Official! Cycling outdoors allowed this weekend; GB track cyclist says man purposely drove into her; Time for emergency bike lanes?; Alaphilippe says ‘stay hard’ through pandemic; Mango Bikes giveaway for nurses; Live Zwift racing + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is blogging you into the weekend, with occasional contributions from other members of the road.cc team

Cycling UK urges families to keep riding; British Cycling asks Government to recommend cycling; Zwift rivals offer free options in response to COVID-19; CeramicSpeed links up with eRacing team; “IsolaTTing”; Swiss pro swaps racing for hospital work + more

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

Pro team body orders members’ riders to stop training outdoors; Mason Cycles says wait 72 hours before unboxing; Boardman: Cycling “safest local transport option”; UK first zero emission street; Govt urged to back cycling during crisis + more on 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

Cancel all group rides; Poll: How is social distancing affecting your riding?; French Open tennis shows cycling how to cancel events; TdF T-Rex; Wiggo asks why Paris-Nice went ahead; Arnie on his bike; Hazmat cycling; Audax events suspended + more

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

“A f*cking disaster” – top London cycling café on PM’s coronavirus speech; Cyclists banned from riding outside in Spain + Italy: Retailer reports home trainer panic buying; Bike shops open, sex shops close in NL; 3T x BMW Exploro launch +more on live blog

Jack Sexty is in charge of your live blog to start the week, with Simon MacMichael adding some titbits later this evening

Rory Stewart’s Hammersmith Bridge gaffe; More people cycling to avoid coronavirus; Paris-Nice officially cut short (and technically banned); Local Bike Shop Day to double in 2020; Crazy Berlin Frankenbike; Man really wants to get son to school + more

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

Driver almost hits cyclist – then crashes car; Paris-Nice highlights; Cav and G in stellar chain gang; Coronavirus – London Bike Show postponed, Mallorca cycling hotels suffer; e-bike thefts soar in Netherlands; Pavement parking ban + more on live blog

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

Bonanza Budget for cycling … sorry, just kidding, nothing as usual; Cargo bikes FTW; Paris-Nice TT highlights; Paris-Roubaix Challenge ‘not responding’ to coronavirus concerns; ‘Road zombie’ close pass + 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

Cycling UK urges Airbus UK to rethink helmet and hi-viz policy

Meanwhile, road.cc learns that staff from other companies at Filton site have been banned from cycling there altogether

“F*ck you” – Aussie (and ex-GB) coach responds to online critics; Underwear selfies row – team accuses rider of exploiting #MeToo; Is your stolen bike here?; Pinot v crosswind; Wahoo launch Stealth version of Elemnt Bolt + more on live blog

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

WTFotD2; Video of “Behind closed doors” Paris-Nice Stage 2 as France fights coronavirus; UCI investigating sexual abuse claims; Champagne + Crepes as Groupama-FDJ land in France after UAE quarantine; Ruby Isaac in IWD shout-outs + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog, with Jack Sexty as your blogger-in-chief today and Liam Cahill chipping in where possible. Simon MacMichael shall take over later this evening...

Airbus UK employees must wear high-viz and helmets to cycle on site

Staff at Filton and Broughton were told of new safety rules in a recent memo

The Downfall of eBikes; WTF of the Day – Send your clips in; Bespoked handbuilt bike show postponed; Froome: Portal “is completely irreplaceable”; World’s priciest bidon (probably); & more

All the news from the site and beyond

Peloton reckon they’re the perfect Mother’s Day gift; Cycling bad for your health, says former French minister for… health; Cyclist knocked off by 10ft wave from 4×4; The worst road in Britain?; New petrol to give city cyclists cleaner air?; & more

All of the latest news from around the web

Coronavirus: No races cancelled yet, says UCI … but more and more teams are pulling out of upcoming events; Rasmussen wants his Colnagos back; More people want cycling investment; Bolton Council forgets cycling + more on the live blog

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

The Leaos Pressed e-bike made of two halves now has gears, and is crowdfunding on Indiegogo soon

With a frame consisting of two aluminium halves pressed together and spot welded, the unique Pressed E-bike weighs in at just 15kg and is 100% made in Italy

Do BMW and Audi owners “drive like idiots”? New research confirms expensive car drivers break more rules

The academic who conducted the study wanted to discover why owners of those brands appear to drive more recklessly, and identified their character traits as "argumentative, stubborn, disagreeable and unempathetic"

BREAKING: Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo set to be cancelled? Froome leads Portal tributes; Cofidis boss threatens hunger strike; C4’s Jon Snow breaks quarantine for bike rides + more on live blog

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

5 Cool Things coming soon from Specialized, Cube, BIKND, Cycles Berthoud and Vel

Some of our favourite bikes and bits that are getting the road.cc review treatment at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...