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Campagnolo to launch Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset

New range will include a super-wide cassette, including a 9-tooth sprocket

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 10:14

The rant to end all anti-cycling rants? Wiggins in bankruptcy hearing; “If cycling is so good for you, why did Boris Johnson catch Covid?”, asks Nick Ferrari; Richmond Park restrictions lifted; Garmin “obtained decryption key” + 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.

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 08:53

Boris Johnson reveals how he will bring in “new golden age for cycling”

British Cycling's Chris Boardman welcomes government's vision but warns, “the hard yards start now.”

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 21:30

The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Fix Your Bike voucher scheme opens to public tonight – here’s how to get one

Applications set to open for first 50,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers worth £50 each – link to map of 1,239 participating bike shops – Halfords and Evans taking part

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 21:30

Government set to enable GPs to prescribe cycling to tackle obesity and coronavirus (+ video)

Move revealed by government sources over the weekend - here's how a pilot scheme in West Yorkshire benefited patients

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 17:47

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Open, Parcours, FLR and Veloflex

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 15:50

Police appeal to find bike of cyclist in London hit-and-run in which pedestrian died

Met issue fresh appeal and say rider abandoned bike before running away from scene

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 14:04

Pirelli expands P Zero road tyre range with two tubeless-ready options.

Both tyres feature 120tpi casings and Pirelli’s new SmartEVO compound.

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 12:30

Garmin Connect is coming back – slowly – as activities start syncing with Strava

Meanwhile, reports suggest that suspected ransomware attack is work of multimillionaire Russian hacker

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 11:36

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Garmin admits cyber attack, systems “returning to operation”; Thug used car as weapon and ‘impersonated police officer’; Cyclist who made ‘best lockdown vid’ unveils latest creation; Bike gets ‘stolen back’ + 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, Jul 27, 2020 08:18

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Four arrested after horrific Leicester hit and run

Victim hit from behind is police officer who had just come off shift

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 19:36

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSScoRPNC1U

Near Miss of the Day 447: Left-hook fail or Must Get In Front?

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

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 15:03

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Garmin issues FAQ as ransomware attack enters fourth day

Company says users' personal data is safe; also we look at five historical events which lasted less time than current outage

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 14:25

Garmin ransomware attackers said to be demanding $10 million

Garmin Connect still down – but there’s a workaround to upload to Strava

Sat, Jul 25, 2020 15:26

Hectic street racing in Oxford (CC BY 2.0 Tejvan Pettinger)

New website shows live data on travel times by bike and car in Oxford

Council hopes it will show how quick and easy it is to get about by bike

Sat, Jul 25, 2020 13:21

Bath golfers outraged that loss-making course could be turned into cycling centre

Every round at the Entry Hill course costs the taxpayer £8

Sat, Jul 25, 2020 11:06

Drivers more patient with cyclists since lockdown according to survey

Have the nation’s drivers changed? Or is it something else…?

Sat, Jul 25, 2020 09:22

20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Tonbridge to implement town-wide 20mph speed limit to encourage more cycling

MP backs temporary measures which may become permanent

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 15:59

Near Miss of the Day 446: Close pass of cyclist caught on bus’s own cameras

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

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 13:42

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Fri, Jul 24, 2020 13:33

Palestinian cyclists attacked in the West Bank after following Komoot route

Komoot says its service is not optimised for route planning “through areas of political unrest”

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 11:03

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Jeremy Vine mistaken for Cycling Mikey; Reading high street cycling crackdown after 2 cyclists killed in 24hrs; British Cycling’s race return plan approved; Garmin debacle continues; Cracking GoCycle x Clarence Court comp + 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, Jul 24, 2020 08:37

Garmin Connect ransomware attack – site still down after 24 hours

US firm yet to officially confirm cause of downtime with several of its other services also hit

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 08:25

Is this Specialized’s new Tarmac SL7? Specialized’s Ride app has a mystery bike preview

We've got no specifics, but it looks like a Venge that's been put on a crash diet… so think aero

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 19:51

“Silent majority” of Britons back active travel infrastructure – but vocal minority drown them out

Research for #BikeIsBest campaign finds massive support for measures to encourage cycling and walking

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 18:42