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Geraint Thomas raises £300k for NHS in 3 days; Shockjock engineer returns to Twitter; Brompton call for temporary cycling infra; Froome’s crash injuries; Alé manufacturing medical coats; Nudist’s 70th birthday birthday suit ride+ more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with Alex Bowden chipping in with the rhythm section intermittently...

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 08:08

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Metropolitan Police launches Road Crimes Team to tackle London’s most dangerous drivers

Motorists targeted by new unit will include "extreme speeders" - with one driver clocked at 151mph

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 17:41

coronavirus – cyclists rides past social distance warning

UK lockdown remains in place for at least three more weeks, government confirms – and you can still go out cycling

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab says it would be dangerous for health and economy to relax restrictions too soon

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 16:10

E-cargo delivery specialists Pedal Me reveal how they’ve adapted during coronavirus pandemic

Rather than slowing down, London e-cargo and passenger service Pedal Me are busier than ever... delivering PPE to hospitals and ferrying goods for businesses that have been forced to switch online due to the closure of non-essential retailers

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 15:10

PEdAL ED release Spring/Summer Odyssey Collection

The new range of bibshorts and jersey is aimed at endurance riders.

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 13:52

New map from Sustrans connects key workers to bike offers and services

Searchable map lists shops and repairers that are open as well as offers to NHS and other essential workers

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 13:12

road.cc Quiz Corner – How well do you know your Pro Team bike brands?

Reckon you know your Pro Teams? Test your knowledge of their bikes in our quiz.

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 12:40

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Major event organisers launch 2.6 Challenge to help support UK charity sector

Businesses behind some of country's biggest sportives are involved in fundraising initiative

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 09:10

Geraint Thomas 2/3s of way through NHS Zwift fundraiser; Philippe Gilbert fined for riding bike outdoors in Monaco lockdown; Press snappers looking to frame cyclists? Shurely shome mishtake; Paramedic has bike stolen during 12-hour shift + more

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

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 08:18

Video: Shared use shenanigans – rider races himself on road vs new infrastructure

There's only ever going to be one winner here - but some of it looks like a decent route for slower riders

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 18:16

Fulcrum adds Speed 55 DB Tubeless to its wheelset range

55mm deep tubeless carbon disc-brake wheels come in at 1580g and cost €2049

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 13:40

North Circular Road, lunchtime 7 April 2020 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

More space to be given to cyclists and walkers on London’s major roads to aid social distancing during pandemic?

Similar proposals to reallocate road space also being considered in Brighton and other cities

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 12:06

Sunset Champs Elyesse TdF Image via Cycling Wallpapers HD

UCI confirm 29th August as new start date for Tour de France

New start date announced amongst a number of other measures for restarting racing.

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 11:04

Road junction A40 in Pembrokeshire – wiki commons

“Don’t cycle through Pill without expecting raging locals”: more reports of ‘vigilantes’ making up lockdown rules; Froome seeing “a lot of negativity” over TDF dates; Bianchi named official bike of Giro d’Italia; Rapha facemask + 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

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 08:27

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2020 DT Swiss Mon Chasseral wheels are their lightest yet

These tubeless-ready carbon disc wheels weigh just 1266g and cost £2649.99

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 07:00

Near Miss of the Day 398: Close pass for charity worker on way to work to deliver e-bikes for NHS staff

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

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 16:09

Giro 2019 S14 overhead (RCS Sport, LaPresse)

Three Grand Tours in three months is latest plan for when cycling resumes, starting with Tour de France in August

ASO and RCS Sport have reportedly agreed how to schedule races once lockdown ends

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 13:34

London leg of World Naked Bike Ride cancelled, no new date proposed

Organisers plan to stage a ‘Not the World Naked Bike Ride’ on 13 June instead

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 10:35

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Cyclists accused of “panting viruses” through Cambridgeshire village, + more locals imposing their own lockdown laws; UCI celebrates 120 years; British Cycling against exercise ban; Supermarket logos as bike jerseys + 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.

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 08:24

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Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish lash out at British Cycling on Instagram Q&A

“I’m f*cking taking it, it’s mine,” says Wiggins of governing body's request to return Olympic-winning time trial bike

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 18:19

The FLX Babymaker: an e-bike that went on a 2,200 mile journey, then raised £2 million on Indiegogo

The intriguing-looking FLX Babymaker was road-tested by its founder during a 2,200 mile trip across Europe before it began crowdfunding, and it's proved very popular so far

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 15:12

Near Miss of the Day 397: A Croatian compilation

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Zagreb

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 14:47

Chris Froome in Ineos Zwift special edition jersey

Chris Froome on riding during lockdown – including need to maintain safe distance

Team Ineos star engages with fans ahead of being praised by Sir Dave Brailsford as recovery from injury nears completion

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 14:22

Sunday Times names and shames cyclists racking up miles on Strava

Newspaper flags up rides being undertaken as part of monthly mileage challenge

Sun, Apr 12, 2020 20:37

Video: Mike Cotty compares virtual Tourmalet vs real thing

Col Collective climbing guru, in lockdown in the Pyrenees, dials the ascent into his home trainer

Sun, Apr 12, 2020 15:43