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Garmin Dis-Connect – site is STILL down; Guy Ritchie handed driving ban after cyclist caught him using his phone at the wheel; Huge support for pop-up bike lanes; Driver crushes planter on West London road supposedly closed to motorists + more

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

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 08:11

Cervélo launches Caledonia all-road bike range

Two entirely new platforms are aimed at endurance riding over multiple surface-types

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 07:00

Video: YouTuber tries to ride from London to France on Santander Cycle – and return it inside 24 hours

Ben Morris set out to take hire bike from capital to Calais and back - did he make it? Watch and find out

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 18:54

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Bike theft up almost 50 per cent in June following dip during early lockdown

Thieves are back in force with huge year-on-year jump in thefts logged by BikeRegister

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 16:03

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

Further delays to Fix Your Bike voucher scheme launch as government waits for repair backlog to ease

£50 vouchers had initially been expected to be available to public by end of June

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 13:57

Team Ineos to change name to Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Tour de France

New name aimed to “align the team” with the Grenadier 4x4 being developed by Ineos Automotive

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 11:56

Chater-Lea release first chainsets since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand Tour model

“We hope you will find them worth waiting for”

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 11:19

Canyon launch the Grail:ON e-gravel bike, with double-decking cockpit and Bosch drive system

Canyon's groundbreaking Grail gravel bike has been electrified, featuring those unique double-decking handlebars, 50mm tyres and all the benefits of a sleek Bosch motor system to turbo-charge your ride

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 10:16

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BBC change headline claiming ambulance was “blocked” by cycle lane; Sweary cyclist claims he was nearly knocked off; Driver who ‘overtook’ cyclist + two kids had tooth knocked out; Pro cycling face masks; Contador breaks rib + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 08:11

Stolen Brompton bike turns up in Indonesia

West London firm is asking Brompton owners in the country to keep an eye out for stolen NHS hire bike intended for key workers

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 18:44

Safety concerns see National Cycle Network slashed by a quarter

3,000 miles reclassified as better suited to experienced riders, while 750 miles on busy roads disappear altogether from network map

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 16:27

Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Times editorial urges standing up to “anti-cycling NIMBYs” over infrastructure plans

Newspaper says plans to get more people cycling risk “being strangled at birth”

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 14:27

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Temple Cycles unveils two new steel bikes

Adventure Disc 1 is a do-it-all multi-surface bike, while the Adventure Disc 3 is a budget-friendly tourer

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 13:02

Huge jump in cycling searches prompts Google Maps overhaul

New feature will help Santander Cycles users in London identify docking stations with bikes free and where to leave them at journey's end

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 11:33

LeMond confirms new bike line is on the way

Greg LeMond's brand says it will reveal plans in the next fortnight

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 09:02

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Tory Party special – Jeremy Hunt: Cycling the answer to air pollution; Iain Duncan Smith: “You’re more likely to die on a bicycle than from Covid-19”; Cyclist’s Strava response to Melbourne’s ‘Karen’; Wiggo rocks summer look + more

Welcome to Tuesday's Live Blog. Liam Cahill is stepping until lunchtime, when normal service resumes and you can have Jack Sexty back for the afternoon.

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 08:16

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First Ride Review: Merida Scultura Endurance 7000-E

Stu gives his early thoughts on Merida's brand new long distance road bike

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 08:01

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Merida launches comfort-focused Scultura Endurance road bike

New lineup fills the gap between Merida's road race models and its gravel bikes

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 08:00

Government appoints capital’s fomer cycling czar Andrew Gilligan to Transport for London’s board

Appointment made in wake of government bailout and forthcoming review of capital’s transport agency – but battles could lie ahead

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 19:21

Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Rose, Topeak, Apidura and Bookman

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

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 16:41

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Jail for motorist, 84, who killed cyclist after being told not to drive due to failing eyesight

John Johnstone had twice been told to give up licence in months before crash near Aviemore that claimed Hanno Garbe's life

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 15:43

Campagnolo launches Shamal Disc wheels with 21mm inner width and hints at a gravel gearing

The new freehub standard could be a sign of a new gravel groupset

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 14:52

Cycling’s modal share in Scotland up fivefold during lockdown

Growth comes from small base but there are hopes that increased infrastructure will encourage more people to cycle

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 14:42

The bike formally known as Prince gets a 2021 redesign with aero trickle-down tech from the Dogma F12

Sorry, we couldn't resist.

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 12:15

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Rival petitions to reopen Brighton seafront road to all traffic – or keep it for pedestrians and cyclists

Council will consider both petitions regarding Madeira Drive this Thursday but motoring lobby has a strong lead on siignature numbers

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 12:00