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coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

Q+A: What has changed for cyclists riding for exercise in Great Britain after the latest lockdown restriction announcements? (Updated)

We look at the latest changes to emergency legislation and guidance and what it means for you

Mon, May 11, 2020 13:54

ENVE’s Mountain Fork get bikepacking rack mounts

Plus it now has boost spacing and it's longer from axle to crown

Mon, May 11, 2020 12:43

Free Headwind app provides visualisation of wind conditions and ride difficulty rating

The free app aims to help cycle commuters plan their rides

Mon, May 11, 2020 11:27

Genesis Croix de Fer 20 ALT competition is closed and we have a Winner!

The Genesis competition is closed and we are now able to announce who will be riding around on a new Croix de Fer!

Mon, May 11, 2020 11:01

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.

Mon, May 11, 2020 08:21

Unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday, says PM Boris Johnson – although existing legislation placed no limits

People who can't work from home encouraged to return to work, but ideally commuting on foot or by bike

Sun, May 10, 2020 18:20

Road closures to be brought in to discourage school run drivers once lockdown lifts

Post-lockdown measures also aimed at encouraging parents and children to walk, cycle or scoot to school

Sun, May 10, 2020 16:52

Pedal Me, the e-cargo bike-based delivery service, warns Amazon: “We’re coming for you”

London-based firm offers to co-operate with online giant – but is prepared to compete too

Sun, May 10, 2020 14:34

Government announces £250m emergency active travel fund as part of £2bn investment

“Crisis has exposed how little space is allocated to people” - Boardman

Sat, May 09, 2020 16:25

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Met Police urges drivers to slow down after catching driver doing 110mph in a 30mph zone

‘Extreme speeding’ up 142 per cent

Sat, May 09, 2020 15:58

Columnist says cyclists should “do something in return” for pop-up cycle lanes – Cycling UK responds

‘If we decided all motorists must stop speeding before more money is spent on them, our road builders could pack up for good’

Sat, May 09, 2020 14:45

Simon Yates finding Zwift racing “bloody hard” (but he has an excuse)

"Just to ride outside again would be great"

Sat, May 09, 2020 13:09

Video: Ribble’s Endurance SLe, our e-road bike of the year

Available in a new anthracite grey, RIbble's first e-road bike is a great helping hand on the tarmac

Fri, May 08, 2020 20:06

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Cyclist wins four-figure sum from council after pothole crash

Another rider had already notified council of road defect but no action taken to inspect or repair it

Fri, May 08, 2020 17:04

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

Fri, May 08, 2020 14:42

Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're hosting ride-outs on Zwift and you can win socks! It's the last week in its current guide this week...

Fri, May 08, 2020 10:39

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...

Fri, May 08, 2020 08:20

Pandemic pushes Peloton past half a billion dollars in sales in first three months of year

Losses increase though as shipping costs rise and company warns of delays in fulfilling orders

Thu, May 07, 2020 16:42

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Specialized Diverge gravel bike range gets huge redesign

Extensive lineup now features Future Shock 2.0 front supension, re-jigged geometry, more tyre clearance, and storage inside the down tube

Thu, May 07, 2020 16:00

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First ride review: Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon

Revamped gravel bike comes with improved suspension and added practicality

Thu, May 07, 2020 16:00

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

Thu, May 07, 2020 15:37

Industry calls for no VAT on bikes, subsidies for e-bikes and support for new or lapsed cyclists ahead of lockdown easing

Bicycle Association tells government bikes will be essential to ease pressure on public transport and avoid gridlock

Thu, May 07, 2020 14:20

Wahoo updates Tickr and Tickr X heart rate straps with lighter weight, slimmer design and more connectivity

The new Tickr models have slimmer profiles and an integrated strap design

Thu, May 07, 2020 12:13

Near Miss of the Day 404 revisited: Hermes apologises for “unacceptable” close pass

"This is not how we want to portray Hermes as a company" says parcel delivery giant

Thu, May 07, 2020 11:53

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)

Thu, May 07, 2020 08:33