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Council list ‘too many cyclists’ with fly-tipping + speeding as pandemic ‘challenge’; Rail worker stops theft and reunites cyclist with bike; Bollards installed to stop pavement drivers; British Cycling correct cycle licence poll + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael contributing later this evening

Wed, Jul 01, 2020 08:30

Moots announces new Routt RSL, 45 and YBB titanium gravel and adventure bikes

The new Routt models take hints from the mountain bike world

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 17:00

“No excuse” – councillor slams motorists who drove on pavement to get round road closure as emergency infrastructure ignored in London and beyond

Shocking video from Lewisham shows motorists driving onto pavement to get round planters blocking road; council to install bollards tomorrow

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 16:34

Could UK first CYCLOPS junction be “slam dunk” for cycling?

First of new CYCLOPS junctions in Manchester is hoped to improve crossings for walking and cycling, and shorten wait times for drivers

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:40

e-bike TV ad banned for creating “climate of anxiety” (but you can watch it here)

Van Moof's ‘melting car’ advert falls foul of French regulator, which also said it discredited the motor industry

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:03

Near Miss of the Day 432: A Manchester commuting compilation – including moment turning taxi driver left cyclist with fractured elbow

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

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 11:15

Rapha unveils new Pro Team, Explore and Classic Sunglasses with surface enhancement lens technology

The new sunglasses feature Rapha's new Rose lens tech, replacing the Carl Zeiss lenses of old

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 10:24

Hackney closes 20 roads to through-traffic; Wiggins gets fit on Brighton seafront; COVID-19 “cycling like a shark” says PM; Police appeal to find MCR cyclist after collision with pedestrian; Confrontation with a fisherman; And So We Rode film + more

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

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 08:32

University launches course to help drivers understand cyclists

Researchers at University of Southampton aim to educate motorists over the dangers cyclists face

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 18:06

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London: more cycle funding announced ahead of “looming black hole”

£2.5m more announced as part of latest Streetspace fund allocation, but city still faces £300m loss of cycling and walking funds

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 16:25

Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Condor, Rapha, Selle Italia and La Passione

Our first post-lockdown selection of goodies that we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 16:13

Near Miss of the Day 432: Cyclist at Sandbanks nearly taken out (+ video of traffic carnage in Dorset resort last week as day-trippers flocked to seaside)

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

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 15:53

Virtual Tour de France and Etape du Tour on Zwift next month (+ video)

Our April Fool story turned out to be bang on the money

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 12:13

Cyclist films drivers ignoring red lights – but hears nothing back from police

Funny how so many motorists get up in arms when it's a bike rider who ignores a traffic signal ...

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 11:33

‘Mr Loophole’ lawyer is back with another anti-cycling rant; MotoGP pro Aleix Espargaró shares brutal 300km ride on Strava; BTP Cheshire slammed for cycle safety pics; Burst pipe turns cycle lane into ‘log flume’ + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge as we kick off the week, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 08:22

Black teen on charity ride ‘grabbed from bike’ by Met police officer

Huugo Boateng was threatened with Taser in incident on River Lea after he and his father were suspected of involvement in stabbing

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 20:12

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Video: Cyclist chases after runaway dog as it dodges Mexico City traffic

Footage of incident three years ago was back on UK Twitter this weekend - too good not to share again

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 18:51

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French probe into mechanical doping shelved after no evidence found

Three-year investigation examined possibility of technological fraud at top levels of sport

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 17:19

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Man arrested following Camden assault on cyclist (+ video)

Senior officer who had urged person who filmed incident to report it provides update of latest development

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 14:02

Fire service called out for DIY e-bike fire

Read our tips on how to avoid e-bike battery pitfalls

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 15:26

Near Miss of the Day 431: High speed close pass by driver of Polish-registered lorry

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

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 13:32

Southampton MP complains of City Council “taking out lanes” – says pop-up cycle lanes worsen congestion

“You can’t force people out of their cars without an alternative and currently that doesn’t exist”

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 12:01

Government tells councils to show more ambition with cycling plans

Unambitious councils given just a fraction of what they bid for

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 11:24

Some police forces treating close passes of cyclists as a “victimless crime”

Several forces treat cyclists reporting a close pass as witnesses, not victims

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 15:13

Bike shops safe as Brits predicted to ride out the looming recession

Bicycle Association reports 60 per cent rise in sales in April

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 14:19