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Jeremy Vine on penny-farthing sparks pointless helmet row; Cargo biker turned away from recycling centre; "Deathtrap" Belfast cycle lane causes outrage; Mandatory high-vis because drivers have "less than perfect eyesight" + 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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Cyclist injured by wire trap deliberately placed across trail; Police searching for Audi driver who slapped cyclist; 'Completely unrideable' 6-seat tandem; Cycling boom continues as LBS's fully booked for repairs + 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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Olympia unveil huge 900Wh 'super battery' with up to 290km of range

The PowerNine 900Wh is the same weight as Olympia's previous 630Wh versions, and they claim it takes six hours to fully charge

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Tory councillor say Labour promoting 'anti car dogma' in Birmingham; Girl rides 1,200km carrying injured dad; Hit-and-run driver 'checked car for damage'; 'Time running out' for pop-up infra; ZZ Top frontman rides e-bike in Vegas + more on the live blog

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

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E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

University of Leeds research have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis

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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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Your complete guide to Mavic's 2019 road wheel range August 2018

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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Aircraft queueing at London Heathrow Airport - Licensed CC BY 2.0 by Phillip Capper.jpg

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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Police car flashing lights (CC licensed by Lee Haywood)

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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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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Jeremy Vine on penny-farthing sparks pointless helmet row; Cargo biker turned away from recycling centre; "Deathtrap" Belfast cycle lane causes outrage; Mandatory high-vis because drivers have "less than perfect eyesight" + more on the live blog

Cyclist injured by wire trap deliberately placed across trail; Police searching for Audi driver who slapped cyclist; 'Completely unrideable' 6-seat tandem; Cycling boom continues as LBS's fully booked for repairs + more on the live blog

Olympia unveil huge 900Wh 'super battery' with up to 290km of range

Tory councillor say Labour promoting 'anti car dogma' in Birmingham; Girl rides 1,200km carrying injured dad; Hit-and-run driver 'checked car for damage'; 'Time running out' for pop-up infra; ZZ Top frontman rides e-bike in Vegas + more on the live blog

E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

"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

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

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

Airline pilots’ union “aghast” and “furious” at £2bn cycling and walking spend

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

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

Mavic in receivership - how did it come to this for one of cycling's most famous brands?

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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