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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.

Mon, Oct 19, 2020 08:42

Grant Shapps backtracks on cycling and walking pledge

“No one should be in doubt about our support for motorists” says transport secretary

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 19:46

Tao Geoghegan Hart wins Stage 15 of Giro d’Italia 2020 (picture LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Giro d’Italia Stage 15: Tao Geoghegan Hart wins at Piancavallo and moves fourth overall

Ineos Grenadiers rider was only overall contender to resist devastating Team Sunweb onslaught today

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 15:33

Mathieu van der Poel wins 2020 Tour of Flanders

Mathieu van der Poel outsprints Wout Van Aert to win Tour of Flanders

Dutch champion takes his first Monument in head-to-head sprint against former cyclo-cross rival

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 14:16

Updated: Julian Alaphilippe’s Tour of Flanders ends as he breaks hand in crash with race motorbike (+ video)

World champion was in lead group with Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert when incident happened

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 13:33

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Bradley Wiggins rates TT positions of the peloton in build up to Giro d’Italia stage 14 time trial

The TT specialist has plenty of time for Wilco Kelderman, but says Vincenzo Nibali's head is too high and João Almeida needs to sort out his baggy kit

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 16:24

RideLondon-Surrey 100: Surrey County Council withdraws support beyond 2021, despite majority wanting sportive to continue

The council has proposed that a 50km 'inspiration ride' should replace the 100 mile sportive in 2021, while it's becoming increasingly likely that the larger event won't return in 2022 and beyond

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 14:01

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Banksy claims new artwork next to broken bike, and takes pop at Government ‘reskilling’ poster

The graffiti artist has confirmed that a Nottingham mural of a hula-hooping girl is his... and in reference to the broken bike in front of it, says his next job "could be in bicycle repair"

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 12:18

truck and cyclist video from christchurch – via UpRide on Facebook.PNG

Shocking video of light truck driver ramming cyclist off bike sparks ‘debate’ online

Some observers and a tabloid news website have suggested that the cyclist may be somewhat to blame, simply because there is a narrow cycle lane next to the main carriageway

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 10:19

Parked truck at Tour de Luxembourg (Eurosport)

Rider association makes safety proposals and delivers scathing assessment of UCI race judges’ competence

Most commissaires “not competent enough to be responsible for a World Tour race”

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 15:30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3vzZ8tTlLI

New airtight bike frame can be used to refill your tyres

Kickstarter campaign looking to raise £90,000

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 14:39

‘Cycling still has Covid-19 situation under control’ says Lappartient but Vaughters complains UCI aren’t taking Giro concerns seriously

De Gendt feels Giro organisers are ‘hiding things’ and EF Pro Cycling have suggested shortening the race by a week

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 10:54

Fizik releases new top-end road cycling shoes – Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and Infinito Knit Carbon 2 getting a lighter outsole

The flagship shoes still cost £329.99 and £369.99 respectively

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 10:30

Bike rack criticised for being ‘far too modern’ after being moved from one Lincolnshire town to another

Does a Cyclehoop Car Bike Port look worse than the parked car it replaces?

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 10:03

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

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 08:49

Delfast launch e-cargo trike for businesses, with a huge motor and 300kg weight limit

The makers of the world record-breaking Delfast Top e-bike have revealed their Trike after six months of development, claiming it can run for up to 110km and kick out 2Kw of constant power

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 07:05

Dr Richard Freeman (picture credit Team Sky)

Dr Richard Freeman hearing goes private to protect Team Sky and GB riders’ blood value data

Tribunal that first sat in February 2019 may now run until next Easter

Thu, Oct 15, 2020 19:26

Near Miss of the Day 482: BMW driver in high-speed close pass

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Warwickshire

Thu, Oct 15, 2020 16:14

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist hospitalised after driver deliberately forced him off road

Police appeal for witnesses to incident in Warwickshire last month

Thu, Oct 15, 2020 13:39

17 police officers at the Giro-E test positive for COVID-19

Organisers say the Giro d'Italia professional stage race that runs alongside the Giro E is unaffected, because the 'race bubbles' are completely separate

Thu, Oct 15, 2020 12:39