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PCSO accuses injured cyclist of making unnecessary journey; Cabbie admits spreading tacks around Regent’s Park; Ex-Labour MP’s inspirational cycling thread; World champs heading to Quatar?; Busy Brighton A-road gets temp bike lane + more on the live blog

This bank holiday Friday special blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the occasional contribution from staff members who haven't swanned off on a long weekend getaway. Oh wait...

Fri, May 08, 2020 08:20

Is 38-hour ride reasonable in lockdown?; Mavic in receivership; Vine goads ‘road tax’ crowd; Keen cyclist, Kraftwerk founder Schneider dies; Pop-up bike lanes; Video: PCSO has bike taken; BW Cycling gives 100 bikes to hospital staff + more

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

Thu, May 07, 2020 08:33

Police car flashing lights (CC licensed by Lee Haywood)

Cop suspended for punching cyclist wrongly accused of theft; AA chief says cyclists shouldn’t “pretend they’re in Tour de France”; Nail traps buried on trail; £5m cycling infra boost for Manchester; ‘Priapic cyclist’ spotted + more on the live blog

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

Wed, May 06, 2020 08:39

“Sad” – Boardman verdict on KFC drive-thru queue; UCI reveals revised calendar … again; Another candidate for best cycling lockdown vid; April new car sales down 97%, Halfords report 1,500% rise in turbo sales; + 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

Tue, May 05, 2020 07:57

Cop responsible for ‘lycra-clad cyclists’ comment given ‘suitable management advice’; Cycling drug dealers make hash of getaway; CUK + British Cycling call for anti-cycling aggression to end; The ‘Distandem’ + 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, May 04, 2020 08:38

Calls for bike industry to lobby govt to avoid post-pandemic congestion crisis; Cops urge cyclists to wear high-vis; Road Worlds organisers pay £35k for Stray repair bill; Event companies could face court; Cav’s homemade turbo + 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, May 01, 2020 08:35

Is this the best cycling lockdown video on the web?; Police report mega increase in speeding drivers; Zwift testing new ‘Boost Mode’; “Make sure that drivers see you” says road safety partnership; France to offer everyone 50 euros for bike repairs + more

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

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 08:32

nottinghamshire thefts 29 April 2020 – via nottinghamshire police.PNG

Two year’s jail for bike thieves who stole from NHS workers; ’Must Get In Front’ of cyclist video shocker!; Richmond Park cycling ban “infuriating”; 1,008km in 24hrs: Canadian claims Zwift world record; Gaviria’s virus battle + more on the live blog

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

Wed, Apr 29, 2020 08:51

The worst one yet? Sign warns cyclists “you are my targets”; Where are Winstanleys? Retailer not answering customers; No French sport until September; Cyclist told “go home” by pickup driver; 3T 3D-printing valves for dive masks + 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

Tue, Apr 28, 2020 08:56

“This is not who we are”: locals scrubbed ‘Covidiot’ graffiti off Somerset road; New London Bike Show dates; Italy + Spain lifting exercise restrictions; ‘LaserTour’ Zwift precursor cost $20k; New La Passione 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.

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 08:33