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Which is the worse Ferrari?; 18-time British national champion alleges racism; Rui Costa criticised for use of the arm in Saudi Tour; A bike ribbed for your pleasure; Jeremy Vine on driverless cars; One lane, 39 seconds, 100 commuters

Alex Bowden is on today's live blog with maybe a smidge of Simon MacMichael this evening

Thu, Feb 06, 2020 09:19

Road Worlds cost Harrogate Council £605K; Shimano developing GPS unit?; Cycling MUCH greener than e-scooters, says EU agency; London RLJ idiot; Towpath…motorist?!; Man arrested for cycling with stolen fridge; Cop sparks helmet row +more on the live blog

Today's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with Simon MacMichael taking over the reins after hometime

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 21:39

Lancaster named UK’s most bike-friendly city; local cycling campaigners disagree

City was ranked top in recent survey from personal injury law firm –

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 17:34

Jakob Fuglsang (right) with Julian Alaphilippe at 2019 Strade Bianche (picture credit RCS Sport).JPG

Anti-doping body confirms no action to be taken over Jakob Fuglsang’s alleged links to Michele Ferrari

CADF confirms it commissioned report, but did not pass it to UCI to open disciplinary proceedings

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 14:24

Hythe Bridge Street junction with Worcester Street and George Street (source Google Street View)

Key Oxford junction to be made safer for cyclists and pedestrians

Campaigners welcome restoration of layout to how it was before 2014 remodelling

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 12:35

Trans Pennine Trail post pics to promote cycle network… and it didn’t go so well; Silca’s bonkers $175 Bourbon Titanium kit; Shropshire hires £1k a day pothole consultant; Motorcyclist shows flaws with broken line bike lane + more on the live blog

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 21:01

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist stabbed in Bristol and Bath Railway Path attack

Police issue fresh appeal over incident before Christmas which left victim with “life-changing” leg injuries

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 19:15

Near Miss of the Day 371: BMW driver left-hooks club ride, plus close pass (+ video … includes swearing)

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

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 16:50

Kinesis reveals details of the new Range Adventure e-gravel bike

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 16:44

Bike Live is back on Cannock Chase for 2020! Book your tickets for our demo day on 25th April

Here's your chance to test all the latest and greatest road, mountain, gravel and e-bikes from the likes of Canyon, Giant, Cube and many more, Ribble

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 15:19

The world’s first ‘Tesla Cyberbike’: Casey Neistat rides e-bike that draws inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck

The YouTube star decided to get creative when he got to try out a yet-to-be-released Super73 e-bike... by hiding the bike's chassis with a cover that looks like the infamous Tesla Truck!

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 14:33

Prime Minister brings forward ban on petrol and diesel cars to 2035 – but is slammed on his handling of climate crisis

Sacked head of Glasgow COP26 summit says Boris Johnson shows “huge lack of leadership and engagement” over the issue

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 13:57

Shellback backpack offers crease-free commuting

New bag is designed specifically to keep suits and shirts neat and tidy while riding to work

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 12:23

Driver swerving into cyclist (via Norfolk Police).PNG

Video: 12-month ban for driver who swerved into cyclist on purpose – social media users criticise leniency of sentence

Comparisons drawn to assault with knives or baseball bat rather than motor vehicle

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 11:19

Rapha unveils new Canyon//SRAM team kit inspired by comic books

The best looking kit design gets updated for the new season

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 10:00

Video – Casey Neistat back with world’s first ‘Tesla’ Cyberbike; Jakob Fuglsang denies Michele Ferrari link, while doctor claims he’s never been convicted of doping; André Greipel in ALS awareness Zwift ride; Poole shared infra woes vid +more on live blog

Happy Monday! Jack Sexty is running your live blog today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 21:59

European Flags outside Commission building (picture Xavier Häpe, Wikimedia Commons)

Almost 20,000 cyclists lost their lives on EU roads from 2010-18, says new report

European Transport Safety Council says rate of reduction in cyclist death eight times slower than for car occupants

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 17:40

Five cool things coming soon from Orro, Madison, Cadex, Redshift and Vredestein

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

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 17:14

Felt AR aero road bike 2020 launch – 16.jpg

New AR is Felt’s “most aero road bike ever”

Disc brake-only model is more comfortable and practical too, says US brand

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 17:01

All-City-Cosmic-Stallion-Dream-first-look-100

All-City’s ‘Dream Build’ Cosmic Stallion gravel bike is a thing of beauty

Aero rims, suspension post and stem on steel frame

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 15:50

Mathieu van der Poel’s World Champs winning Canyon Inflite CF SLX

The fastest cyclocross race bike in the world

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 15:21

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Feeling Deflated

Your weekly chance to with some Decathlon prizes

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 15:00

Michele Ferrari Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Astana insists it has no ties to Michele Ferrari after allegations against Jakob Fuglsang

Italian doctor banned for life following Lance Arsmtrong case also vehemently denies latest accusations

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 14:25

Jail for York thief who broke into secure bike storage areas in new development

Lewis Joshua Oakland stole bikes worth £5,300 from basements of two blocks at Hungate development

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 12:20

Shimano is now offering Dura-Ace and Ultegra SPD-SL pedals with multiple axle widths

Shimano SPD-SL pedals now available with 4mm wider axle option

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 11:17