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G says overall peloton standard has gone up; Evenepoel, 20, sets 2020 alight; Froome returns to racing; World Bicycle Relief delivers 500,000th Buffalo Bike; Dowsett’s drug test dilemma; Vintage Poulidor ad; Free TdY climbs guide + more on the live blog

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

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 09:18

Inside the mind of a bike thief August 2018

Bike theft crisis as police forced to focus on violent crime (+ video)

Thieves “have become brazen, greedy and lazy” says senior cop due to easy pickings

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 17:57

Zwift partners with Haute Route for three-day Watopia challenge

Three-day event takes place on virtual cycling platform from 3-5 April

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 14:14

Near Miss of the Day 375: Close pass, traffic island and left-hook – all by one driver in the space of seconds

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

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 12:22

Peter Sagan strenuously denies involvement in bizarre get-rich-quick Bitcoin article

The three-time road world champion categorically denies that he appeared on TV to explain how viewers could 'get rich quick' by trading Bitcoin

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 11:46

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Spokes made from science string? Spinergy’s new fibre spoked GXC gravel wheels

Special Zylon fibre spokes claim boost in comfort

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 11:29

Shocking vid as bike thief threatens bystander with angle-grinder; Fuglsang starts 2020 with bang; RNIB says e-scooters ARE dangerous; TdF stage winner Mercado linked to burglaries; Kid ‘doesn’t want to ride any more’ after hi-vis talk + more on the live

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Feb 19, 2020 08:52

Car tyres to be recycled for surfacing footways and cycle paths? Trial to get underway in Sweden

Surface is said to provide 80 per cent better shock absorption than existing materials

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 19:33

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Drunk driver who crashed into traffic island blamed cyclist

Former Army chef claimed he swerved to avoid cyclist who“shot off the pavement”

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 17:22

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Electric scooter riders as safe as cyclists on the road – and drivers the danger, says new report

International Transport Forum urges governments to embrace rise of micromobility

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 15:48

3 winners chosen! 3 sets of Altura autumn/spring cycling kit have been won.

Find out if you're one of three lucky readers who have won Altura kit worth £350.

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 13:02

Dangerous driver who killed cyclist fails to have 10-year driving ban overturned

Andrzej Wojcicki was jailed for five years in August 2014 for killing cyclist Owain James

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 12:15

Grinduro gravel enduro comes to Wales in July 2020 and entries are open

Entries now open for Welsh gravel race

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 09:42

Female cyclist says male e-bike wheelsucker “exponentially creepier”; Laura Kenny shuns op on broken shoulder to ride Track Worlds; Gossip special; Anti-cycling London councillor in talking bollocks shocker + 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

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 09:26

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5 cool things coming soon from Fizik, Decathlon, Ashmei, Chrome Industries and Techalogic

A round-up of our most interesting things in for testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 21:50

Parisians keep cycling following transport strikes as mayor pledges 100 per cent bike friendly city

Anne Hidalgo has promised a bike lane on every street in French capital if re-elected

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 18:09

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Dennis the Menace

Who braved the storms to win the socks from Decathlon?

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 15:50

Annemiek van Vleuten wins Women’s Elite race at Yorkshire 2019 in Harrogate

UCI Road World Championships fans spent £22.5 million in Harrogate

Economic impact assessment report shows massive economic boost to North Yorkshire town

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 14:37

Muc-Off launches waterproof technical range of riding kit

New gear includes waterproof jacket and shorts, plus gloves and jersey

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 13:13

Met police officer tells London cyclist to get off bike to ride on shared use path

Police operation in Morden this morning follows Friday's distribution of free hi-viz to cyclists in nearby Colliers Wood

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 12:19

Video: Assault warning for driver who brake-checked London cyclist; Dumoulin’s gut parasite illness; Brutal 205km ‘Ice Storm’ race; Alvarado top CX prize money winner; Hull ‘cycling crossing’ takes twice as long + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty will be your blogger-in-chief this Monday, with Simon MacMichael chipping in with some contributions later this evening

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 09:08

Tacx Neo smart trainer owner left with “very expensive paperweight” as owners complain Garmin won’t provide support once warranty has expired

Garmin says it is “exploring ways to resolve similar inquiries going forward”

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 08:00

Bespoked release exhibitor list ahead of 10th anniversary edition

Tickets also on sale for Bristol show featuring the best of British framebuilding

Sun, Feb 16, 2020 20:12

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Video of car passenger throwing orange juice over cyclist goes viral

Footage was posted to the video-sharing site, TikTok

Sun, Feb 16, 2020 19:34

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Near Miss of the Day 374: Driver at traffic lights Must Get In Front

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

Sun, Feb 16, 2020 17:30