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Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for causing ‘plumes of exhalation’ (among other things); Phil Gaimon’s everesting record video; Ride-through fast food; ‘Epic Climbs’ Zoom backgrounds; ‘Pelotan’ sun protection; Pantano banned for four years

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

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Bike thefts up by almost 50 per cent during lockdown, says insurer

News comes as one specialist reports surge of interest in bike cover, while another secures funding for growth

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Mavic: ‘Well-known’ ex-pro cyclists reportedly involved in rescue bid for iconic brand

Paris-based lawyer heads group looking to save troubled business - but time is pressing

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Journalist Ash Sarkar abused for posting learning to ride vid; De Gendt claims it’s easier to drop TDF riders than win on Zwift; Vogue’s cycle clothing guide; Niche cycling COVID meme; Weymouth seafront bike ban + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

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Stravagate: “It’s never been more important for us to become self-sustaining”; App developer pans Strava overhaul strategy; BBC reporting of Carol Kirkwood collision criticised; Cyclist spotted on M25; Time > distance says Boardman + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty leading the morning and afternoon segments and Alex Bowden moving up the leaderboard this evening (we won't be charging you though)

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“Soundbite silliness” – London Cycling Campaign on taxi boss bike lane jibe; Top XR Chiswick church trolling on pop-up bike lane; Mo Salah tweets bike pic, helmet row ensues; Cyclist vs driver road rage; GB Olympic champs launch coffee brand + more

Jack Sexty in charge of your live blog as we start a new week, with Simon MacMichael taking over for the evening update

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Giant and ConnectBike unveil the ‘Giant Deliver E’ cargo bike, that will soon be delivering Domino’s Pizza

The world's largest food delivery chain Domino's were involved in the specialist e-cargo bike's development, and they're set to be rolled out for delivery couriers to use from this July

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Swytch reveal they have 100,000 people on waiting list for their new conversion kit

The company behind the Swytch e-bike conversion kit say they've been inundated with orders due to the UK government urging us to cycle instead of use public transport during the pandemic

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“Motorists obey the law… Cyclists don’t”: Adam Boulton at it again; Some parts of London set for ‘largest car-free zones in the world; New bright Shimano commuter pedals; Calls for NHS bike sheds; Cops issue nail trap warning + 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...

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Taxi driver’s pop-up bike lane conspiracy theory; Anti pavement cycling vigilante SLAMMED; Tour of Britain ‘postponed’ until 2021; New Armstrong documentary; Pop-up bike lane on Park Lane; Extreme speeding in London now up by 172% + more

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

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Footage of cyclist hit on roundabout leads to ‘debate’ on social media; Cancellara keeps Paris-Roubaix cobbles in sauna; XR planning pop-up cycle lane smash-and-grab; Manchester bike lanes removed?; Londoners filmed on packed buses + 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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Airline pilots’ union “aghast” and “furious” at £2bn cycling and walking spend

Online backlash as BALPA asks government where cash is for the aviation industry – though active travel spend was committed before pandemic

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Horrifying footage of man kicking girl’s bike on path; Phil Gaimon breaks Everesting record; No LDN congestion charges for 3 more weeks; Claims ‘Stay Alert’ has led to more dangerous parking; Anger over council’s cycle lane snub + more on the 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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Government publish official updated guidelines; Box Hill bike shop claims telephoto lens antics forced closure; Brighton gets cycle lane on major A road; Will latest lockdown regs change our riding?; Uttrup Ludwig has a sh*t day + 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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Mavic in receivership – how did it come to this for one of cycling’s most famous brands?

We examine the factors that put the company into financial difficulty - and what may happen next

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PCSO accuses injured cyclist of making unnecessary journey; Cabbie admits spreading tacks around Regent’s Park; Ex-Labour MP’s inspirational cycling thread; World champs heading to Quatar?; Busy Brighton A-road gets temp bike lane + more on the live blog

This bank holiday Friday special blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the occasional contribution from staff members who haven't swanned off on a long weekend getaway. Oh wait...

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Shimano unveil their largest ever e-bike batteries, plus chainring and display upgrades

As well as launching three new batteries for their STEPS e-bike system, Shimano have also added 12-speed chainrings and a new computer display that is backwards-compatible

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Is 38-hour ride reasonable in lockdown?; Mavic in receivership; Vine goads ‘road tax’ crowd; Keen cyclist, Kraftwerk founder Schneider dies; Pop-up bike lanes; Video: PCSO has bike taken; BW Cycling gives 100 bikes to hospital staff + more

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

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Cop suspended for punching cyclist wrongly accused of theft; AA chief says cyclists shouldn’t “pretend they’re in Tour de France”; Nail traps buried on trail; £5m cycling infra boost for Manchester; ‘Priapic cyclist’ spotted + more on the live blog

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

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Iconic Italian bike business Colnago sold to UAE-based investment firm

Ernesto Colnago will keep small stake in pioneering business he founded 66 years ago

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road.cc Quiz Corner – Can you name the Paris Roubaix top 10 since 2000?

Grab a cup of tea and get stuck into our tricky quiz.

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“Sad” – Boardman verdict on KFC drive-thru queue; UCI reveals revised calendar … again; Another candidate for best cycling lockdown vid; April new car sales down 97%, Halfords report 1,500% rise in turbo sales; + 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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road.cc bad ads: sorry, we’re working on it

We're aware of numerous 'bad ads' that appear to be taking over the page on road.cc. We're not the only ones experiencing a problem, and are looking for a solution

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Everything that’s wrong with the Daily Mail’s article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie’s bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

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Cop responsible for ‘lycra-clad cyclists’ comment given ‘suitable management advice’; Cycling drug dealers make hash of getaway; CUK + British Cycling call for anti-cycling aggression to end; The ‘Distandem’ + 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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Joe Wicks undergoes surgery after cycling injury becomes infected

The nation’s PE teacher had wires removed from his hand

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Calls for bike industry to lobby govt to avoid post-pandemic congestion crisis; Cops urge cyclists to wear high-vis; Road Worlds organisers pay £35k for Stray repair bill; Event companies could face court; Cav’s homemade turbo + 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...

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Could e-bikes be hit by Chinese battery shortage headache? Pandemic causes production to fall 10% in 2020

Two of China's biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturers are facing disruption due to production facilities being located in affected areas, so production is expected to slow while things return to normal

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Is this the best cycling lockdown video on the web?; Police report mega increase in speeding drivers; Zwift testing new ‘Boost Mode’; “Make sure that drivers see you” says road safety partnership; France to offer everyone 50 euros for bike repairs + more

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

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Two year’s jail for bike thieves who stole from NHS workers; ’Must Get In Front’ of cyclist video shocker!; Richmond Park cycling ban “infuriating”; 1,008km in 24hrs: Canadian claims Zwift world record; Gaviria’s virus battle + 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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