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Jeremy Vine - via Jeremy Vine on Twitter

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

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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

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'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

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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Towpath cyclists (CC BY-NC 2.0 Tom Blackwell:Flickr)

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

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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

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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.

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Vintage Condor Road Bike lots of new bits, 54cm, very cool looking bike :)

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

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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...

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Canyon set for €500m+ private equity sale?

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

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Jai Hindley (Eurosport)

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)

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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

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Bradley Wiggins (via Eurosport)

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

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"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.

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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

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Giro Stage 12 (LaPresse)

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)

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London motorist deliberately drives at cargo bike rider with toddler; Moto rider causes Viviani Giro crash; Dygert’s monster scar after Worlds TT crash; "Well-known local goose" keeps up with cyclists; US cyclist attacked for wearing Lycra + more on the l

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Liam Cahill and Jack Sexty providing your updates throughout the day

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Aggressive drivers make London among worst cities for cycling, according to survey; Cav hasn't raced his last race; Jumbo-Visma + Mitchelton-Scott withdraw from Giro... remainder of race in doubt; Sagan wins Giro stage 10 + more on the live blog

Today's live blog with Jack Sexty (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

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Plans for "greener, safer" Regent Street criticised for unprotected cycle lanes; Sign promotes 'joy' of cycling on 60 limit A-road; Rapha/Palace jerseys now £600 on eBay; New three-tier coronavirus restrictions for England + 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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Demare wins Stage 7 (LaPresse)

Third win for Demare in fastest-ever Giro road stage; Rapha + Palace EF Pro Cycling kit sells out; Paris Roubaix cancelled; Free storage space; Visconti keeps his toes; Vaughters' soup dilemma; Giro latest + more

Today's live blog with Alex Bowden (mostly) and other members of the team (occasionally, hopefully)

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Crap driver tells Jeremy Vine to “Fuck off”; Geraint Thomas's season over; Demare wins again at Giro; 100 miles at 42.6mph (while drafting); Car tech preventing speeding mandatory in EU from 2022; Muddy Classics; + more

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

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Filippo Ganna 2020 Giro Stage 5 (picture credit LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Geraint Thomas or Liz Hurley – who wore the safety pins better? Giro highlights as Ganna doubles up; Boardman calls BBC report on LTNs "irresponsible"; Going Underground with Milltag; Feature film on Phil Liggett coming soon + more

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Liam Cahill providing your updates throughout the day

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Stage 4 finish, 2020 Giro, Lapresse

Giro stage winner Demare pays tribute to dad's scooter - but Thomas out of the race; Cyclist given police warning for swearing after being punched for filtering; Why Premier League clubs may start hiring out bikes; Join the Evil Cycle Lobby + more

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

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Footage of Thomas crash emerges; Deadline Day - Which cyclists would be good footballers? Not Chris Froome...; THAT EF kit goes on sale; Sunday's racing was brilliant; Sagan catches a lift with fans after wrong turn; Weekend Roundup

Welcome to Monday's live blog, with Liam Cahill providing your updates throughout the day

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Jeremy Vine defends new cycle lane after "car park" accusations; Flat bar Cannondale SystemSix mash-up; Ganna's super bling Bolide unveiled; Rochelle Gilmore is selling her yacht; Simmons 'wasn't suspended for political views' + 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

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Infrastructure firm are trialling e-cargo bikes to deliver tools and equipment

In an effort to cut their carbon footprint, some FM Conway workers will be delivering materials around the streets of London by electric cargo bike in this trailblazing trial

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Rapha + Palace EF Changeout Giro kit Tanel - picture credit S J Hockett @dragcoefficient

Winning or minging? A gallery of THAT EF Pro Cycling kit; Simmons ‘sorry’ for THAT tweet; Stationary objects attack Edinburgh cars; Brajkovic says racism was endemic at Bahrain-Merida in 2017 + more

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

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