Miscellaneous

Driver who called cyclist ‘gay boy’ and spat at him jailed for 8 weeks; Brussels bike thief jailed for ‘ecological crime’; Josh Quigley to get new bike from Shand Cycles; BEAT Cycling Club’s ‘Burning Brexit’ ride + more on the live blog

Following a few minutes of negotiations, it's been decided Jack Sexty will be bringing you live blog coverage this morning. A transition period will follow later today, after which Simon MacMichael will provide a strong and stable presence in the evening

University calls for drivers and cyclists for research study

Researchers in Southampton are developing training courses in partnership with Cycling UK

Spoormakers’ half apology for “She knows exactly what she’s wearing – or not wearing” as journalist calls him a “Brontosaurus”; Government look to ‘double cycling + walking’ (with no plan for how) + more on the live blog

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Schwalbe launches inner tube recycling scheme

Initiative will be rolled out to UK bike shops next month

D-I-S-C NO! Introducing the Rim Brake Preservation Society; Ineos takes all-Latin team to Tour of Colombia; Search for cyclist who left man with broken leg; plus 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

Specialized launch all new Sirrus X ‘grammuter’ bike for 2020, with wider tyres, new geometry and 1x gearing

The new off-road friendly version of this classic commuter from the big S is shorter and taller, and is designed 'to take the Sirrus platform to places it has never been before'

Road cop tells close pass driver to hand in licence (video); Journo stumbles across his nicked bike; Zwift does UK crap infra; Telegraph cites ‘safety fears’ over lack of helmets on Bikestormz rides; €200 fine for killing cyclist + 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.

Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Mavic, 100%, Ritchey and Xplova

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

The Podride e-bike has four wheels and a roof to keep you dry

This cool contraption is the ultimate e-bike for the fair weather e-biker, and described as being like a sofa on wheels!

Pidcock film released ahead of Elite CX Worlds debut; Honorary doctorate for ‘Voice of Cycling’ Liggett; Bonkers 1 – bespoke ‘Big Bed Bike’ on eBay for £100; Bonkers 2 – Cyclists ‘have better sex lives’; Fan causes San Juan crash + more on live blog

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

UCI boss backs Riis return; Ottilie Quince puts ultimate burn on Lance Armstrong’s $30k Mallorca cycling trip; Halfords staff help stricken cyclist; First Bus boss says delays due to cyclists … using buses; Council bike path ‘thornaggedon’ + more

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Riders delighted as Belgian team signs zero-alcohol beer brand as sponsor; Top Aussie cop says minimum passing distance hard to enforce; Amsterdam cyclists help improve infra through app; Ride with Lance for $30k + more on live blog on our shiny new site

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Bernie Sanders – ex-pro cyclist Phil Gaimon’s woes show flaws in US healthcare system; Lachlan Morton slo-mo hair toss (before it is shaved off for charity); Pony trike for sale; Peloton parody + more on live blog

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Halfords offer free bike to Twitter user who bought stolen bike and traced owner; Cyclist who claimed to have been robbed made it up say police; Gone in 60 seconds – 3T Exploro stolen from garage; Cycling vlogger Durianrider attacked + more on live blog

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The solar-powered e-bike with unlimited range

This homemade e-bike can go forever and ever as long as the sun is shining, and it has plenty of room to carry everything its inventor needs to live a completely nomadic lifestyle!

Man buys stolen bike for £80, tracks down owner online; Dutch PM gives cycle parking attendant a surprise; Peloton van blocks bike lane; Brailsford rides 460 miles during Team Ineos training camp; New Rapha EF kit + more on the live blog

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Video – Chris Froome updates on recovery; Dutch Headwind Championships; Driver complains about Bristol traffic … his wife tells him to buy a bike; Brighton proposes car ban; Tour de Yorkshire routes + more on the live blog

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Brailsford on Ineos Grand Tour leadership; A totally pants bike; Halfords bike sales up; Traffic warden tickets cyclist; Dutch in sensible take on cycling shocker; TfL uses AI to assess cycling demand + more on live blog

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Lego cycling infra petition launched; The Tide Is High in car (and bike) parking fail on the Thames; Geraint Thomas thinks of Ironman after retirement; ‘Deathwish’ cyclist drafts truck; Potholes latest; ” Bernie/Cav bromance +more on live blog

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National Pothole Day: An interview with Mr Pothole (otherwise known as Mark Morrell)

To mark the day we'd all rather wish didn't exist, we've spoke to Britain's foremost anti-pothole activist about the state of our roads...

Josh Quigley heads home; Model railways FTW; Discarded gel wrappers are back; Bernie Eisel retires; Close pass compared to ‘clipping someone’s ear with a bullet’; Indian cyclist named David Beckham + more on the live blog

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Sean Kelly flashes his ‘appendage’ and other unlikely cycling tales; Watch Pantani’s greatest ride on his 50th birthday; Sunweb rider ruptures testicle after bike path balls-up; Froome quashes rumours with monster rides + much more on the live blog

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Live blog: Chris Froome shares photo from training camp; Someone is trying to sell this ‘bike stand’ on Facebook Marketplace; Derry judge says some roundabouts “too big and complicated” to man who hit cyclist; Gino D’Acampo rides Bianchi e-road bike +more

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Live blog: “Selfish” cyclist ‘holds up’ truck driver; Bike clamping in London Bridge City; Crap bike lanes; Watch a handcycling LEJOG world record attempt documentary; a near miss for a pro + more

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Lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to a fivefold increase in your e-bike’s battery life

A team of scientists claim that they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

Three weird and wonderful (?) things from CES; GFNY sponsor pulls out after Alejandro Valverde ad refused; Bjarne Riis named NTT manager (and part-owner); Durbridge beats world champ Dennis to Aussie TT title _ more on the live blog

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Bjarne Riis set for WorldTour return with NTT; Rohan Dennis on eating disorders; Boss trolls new cyclist; Pointless cycle lane; Aussie cyclist cops $915 fine; Cycling booms in Paris; Shocking close pass on 11-year-old girl + more on the live blog

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Live blog: Anonymous employees launch Make Evans Great Again Insta account; Worst bike rack ever – or is it? Anti-dooring tech coming to Tesla cars? $250 ‘folding’ Trek Domane; Pat Nevin reveals he ‘nearly killed’ Roman Abramovich; Man riding on M27 +more

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Time Out slammed on social media for ‘How not to be a dick’ when cycling article

London listings mag under fire on Twitter over article - but says it was 'meant to be a bit of fun'

Live blog: Canyon Ultimate model made entirely from Lego; Ride with Quick-Step in Roubaix (for €3k each); 6 points and £230 fine for driver who left cyclist with brain injury; Alternative Peloton ad you can’t unsee; Supermarket edition near miss +more

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