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Video: riding the Mont Ventoux on Zwift

Have you done Zwift's newest, biggest climb yet?

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 10:26

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Shocking close pass caused by ‘magic white line’ cycle lane; New material could lead to ‘indestructible’ bike lock; Cyclists “pollute air with strong body odour”; Quarter of National Cycle Network cut; 40th anniversary TI-Raleigh + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 08:25

Susannah Constantine apologises for “joke” about killing cyclists

Fashion presenter has also accepted offer to join Jeremy Vine on a bike ride

Sun, Jul 19, 2020 20:14

Virtual Tour de France: Stephens and Clarke triumph on the Champs-Elysées

TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank win the women's race, NTT Pro Cycling take the men's edition

Sun, Jul 19, 2020 19:24

Decision looms over Mavic’s future as court assesses rescue bids

More than a dozen offers have been received by French court for troubled wheel brand

Sun, Jul 19, 2020 16:35

Near Miss of the Day 445: “Lytham on a Saturday lunchtime, bloody death trap”

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

Sun, Jul 19, 2020 13:27

Watch Live Virtual Tour de France Stage 6 on Zwift

Who will win the final stage in Paris?

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 23:00

20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Brexit Party politician rails against “constant reduction in speed” as Senedd backs default 20mph speed limit in residential areas

Report says even a 1% reduction in speed is likely to result in 6% drop in casualties

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 15:28

Poole watersports enthusiasts angry about protected cycle lane on National Cycle Route 2

Council accused of rushing for funding – but local cyclists say route was in urgent need of attention

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 14:03

Susannah Constantine (from Trinny and Susannah) says she hates cyclists so much she would run over her own husband if she saw him out on his bike

‘I'm going to get in my car aged 90 and I'm going to kill the lot of them and go and die in jail’

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 11:52

Another Bikehangar break-in – but new security measures can now be installed

Cyclehoop to unveil Bikehangar 3.0 – but older unit was apparently broken open in just 5 seconds

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 11:16

Watch Live Virtual Tour de France Stage 5 on Zwift

The Virtual Tour de France heads to Mont Ventoux for stage 5

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 23:00

Oxford police told family it wasn’t safe to cycle home from nursery due to “aggressive drivers”

Lord Mayor says officers should have been stopping motorists instead

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 15:37

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Van passenger hit cyclist with stick in unprovoked attack

Woman in her sixties left with red mark and bruising

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 14:05

Near Miss of the Day 444: Recurring issue at junctions on shared use path

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

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:40

Lorry driver who killed cyclist after rolling through give way said he was taught to “progress where possible”

Driver said he did not see cyclist – possibly because of his truck’s blind spots – but CPS declines to bring charges

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:13

Jeremy Vine on 5’s ‘dobbing in drivers’ debate attracts worrying comments; Police release image of cyclist after pedestrian dies in collision; British Cycling redundancies; Cop knocks cyclist off at Portland demo; Welsh 20mph limit + 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, Jul 17, 2020 08:49

Terrific video highlights gravel cycling routes on Scotland’s ancient drovers’ trails

Short film accompanies launch of Perthshire Gravel website from round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 19:26

2021 Giant TCX ADV Pro 2_Color A Chameleon Nova.jpg

Giant lightens TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross bike

New frameset is 17% lighter than before and smoother too, according to Giant

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 16:00

Near Miss of the Day 443: Impatient driver makes close pass through roadworks … to save a few seconds

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

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 15:24

Mondraker launch the Grommy ‘e-balance bike’

Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 14:33

2021 Trek Madone SLR switches to OCLV 800 carbon, saving a claimed 80g

Madone SLR borrows carbon layup developed for the Emonda

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 14:00

Bedordshire Police stolen bikes recovered

Massive haul of 100+ stolen bikes recovered in Bedford

Police following up report by theft victim of his bike being sold through social media got a surprise when they arrived at vendor's address

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 13:06

Dookoła Mazowsza 2019 – picture credit Ola Andrzejewska

Opening stage of first post-COVID UCI race cancelled after motorcycle crash

Confusion surrounds incident on first day of Poland’s Dookola Mazowsza stage race

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 11:18

Pop-up cycle lane on Park Lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycle lanes ‘can’t come at catastrophic cost to traffic flow’ says MP; Reduction in policing behind increase in road deaths; Manchester council accused of ‘flushing filtered neighbourhood plans down toilet’; Mail froths about speed cameras + more

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

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 08:35