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Pop-up infrastructure in Olympia (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Transport Secretary tells councils to stop “abusing” emergency active travel funding

Grant Shapps says further funding could be withheld

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 13:16

Hull City Council painted parking bays in new cycle lane

Admits mistake and says spaces will be removed

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 10:29

“Wholly and morally wrong”: wife of cyclist killed by speeding driver says family are “traumatised” by lenient suspended sentence

Wendy Satterthwaite says the six month suspended sentence handed to killer driver David McSkimming has "totally destroyed" her family's faith in the justice system

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 09:43

Egan Bernal unveils bizarre new barnet; All TDF riders return negative COVID-19 tests… Prudhomme test positive; “I don’t mean to be a crybaby”, says Bennett after 1st TDF win; Road Tax Bot’s mission to correct ‘road tax’ myths + more on the live blog

Tuesday's live blog is brought to you courtesy of Jack Sexty, with some contributions from the other members of the road.cc team

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 08:33

Video: Josh Ibbett Bikepacking GBDuro 2020

Self-sufficient, self shot bikepacking race reality

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 08:20

Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Lake, Pro, IRC and Silca

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 12:39

Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and aero race bike

New all-rounder is being raced in the Tour de France – plus new wheels from Black Inc

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 12:00

new bristol tempple meads bike racks – via network rail great western on twitter.PNG

“A bike theft supermarket”: New Bristol bike racks located outside train station panned; Crazy Hungarian bike lane divides internet; Nibali, Pantani + Coppi star in mesmerising Giro ad; Drivers “robbed of lanes”, says columnist + 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, Sep 07, 2020 08:58

Mavic unveils Cosmic SLR 45 Disc tubeless wheelset

New all-rounder design drops weight over previous designs by eliminating the need for tape

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 06:00

New study finds that e-bike riders quadrupled their cycling distance over a six month period

The Norwegian study found e-bike customers more than doubled their use of the bicycle for transport, and cycled an average of 9.2km a day compared to 2.1km before buying an e-bike

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 18:11

2021 bianchi specialissima leak 2 – via belatti sport

Are Bianchi about to launch a revamped Specialissima? 2021 version of legendary race bike leaked on retail sites

It looks like after five long years, Bianchi are about to unveil a fully reworked Specialissima with completely hidden cables. Will we see it in action during the 2020 Tour de France?

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 16:28

tadej Pogacar attacks on Tour de France 2020 Stage 9

Tour de France Stage 9: Tadej Pogacar wins, Primoz Roglic takes yellow + highlights and reaction

Slovenian friends and rivals take the spoils at end of second day in the Pyrenees

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 14:42

Driver who killed Deliveroo cyclist drove through a red light and had bought car hours before fatal hit-and-run

Gardai have announced the 2005 Ford Focus was purchased by four youths shortly before the fatal incident in Dublin, which sparked a large demonstration and vigil organised by food delivery workers and the city's Brazilian community

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 10:56

Adam Yates on the Peyeresourde (picture Alex Whitehead, SWpix.com)

“Do it for us and the rest of the field”: Movistar issue plea over maskless Tour de France fans

The team have called on fans to behave more responsibly, but the French Prime Minister declared that he was satisfied with behaviour in the Pyrenees yesterday

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 09:36

Tour de France Stage 8: Nans Peters takes solo win, Adam Yates clings onto yellow jersey (+ video highlights)

A big day in the Pyrenees that has left Thibaut Pinot's overall hopes in tatters

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 15:49

Testing now back to normal says Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation

Several high profile riders expressed concern at lack of testing during lockdown

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 15:11

Cyclists have adopted secret hand signals “not intended to be obvious to drivers” according to the Express

Shh! Nobody reveal the top secret code to drivers, okay?

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 14:00

Suspended sentence for driver who killed cyclist three days before Christmas after losing control of sports car while doing 59mph on a 40mph road

David McSkimming ‘rebounded’ off tree into cyclist travelling the opposite way

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 11:33

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Lorry firm ordered to close after cyclist’s death – bosses admit lying to public inquiry

S&J Transport falsely claimed it was not aware of dashboard table that obscured driver’s view

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 10:09

Hi-vis jacket “blended in with the trees” says driver accused of causing the death of cyclist

Cyclist was dragged 35 metres by second motorist after being knocked off by driver’s wing mirror

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 15:59

Tour de France Stage 7: Wout Van Aert wins as race blown apart (+ video highlights)

Bora-Hansgrohe get Peter Sagan back in green ahead of crosswinds playing havoc

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 15:44

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

Slow roll-out to bike owners and slower payments to bike shops undermining Fix Your Bike voucher scheme

Slow dawn to the supposed Golden Age of Cycling

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 14:43

There are probably more low traffic neighbourhoods on the cards than you think

What’s happening and where?

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 13:20

Maintenance, local knowledge and tips from new service billed as “AA for cyclists”

Cycling UK launches first Pumped Up Crews in Birmingham and Manchester

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 10:59

Antiques store describe missile attached to van as “anti-cyclist modification”; Police say no group cycling on IM weekend; Disabled cyclist shows TransPennine bike rack flaws; School’s cycling ban due to lack of storage + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with other members of the team chipping in intermittently...

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 09:01