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Popular cycle route torn apart by floods; Driver pushed cyclist off his bike after collision; First Dutch-style roundabout closed after driver ploughs into crossing; E-bikes ‘fastest-growing bike category’; Richmond Park cont’d + more on the live blog

Welcome to your midweek live blog, with Jack Sexty providing your lead coverage and Simon MacMichael chipping in this evening

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 09:18
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Fabio Jakobsen heading home to Netherlands tomorrow after horror crash; Cyclists “not all Lycra louts” says Boris Johnson; Biden questioned over helmetless ride; Anger over traps laid for cyclists + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty at the controls and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 08:52
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Oil on popular cycling + walking route spilled deliberately to target cyclists, claims spotter; Simon Cowell urges e-bikers to “read the manual” after fall; Tory Councillor slammed for red light whataboutery; Sunweb sign Bardet + more on the live blog

Monday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening.

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 08:32
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Children shouldn’t be allowed to cycle on road without an adult, says ‘Mr Loophole’; Jumbo-Visma publish statement on Tour of Poland; Thug who pushed cyclist off bike didn’t pay compensation; Spanish cyclist has ban reinstated + 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, Aug 07, 2020 08:35
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Anti-cycling bingo cards ready? @JeremyVineOn5’s “nightmare” phone-in; road.cc hack’s partner surprised at sudden tattoo conversion; Dutch hackers hijack traffic lights via cycling app; More fallout on Jakobsen crash + more on live blog

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

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 08:33
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Oxfordshire Council promote cycling with painted bike lane pic; New Peter James novel is ‘inspired by Strava’; Thomas De Gendt ‘sock doping’; G hints at Ineos’ new TdF Jersey; Jennifer Aniston gifted $12K Chanel bike + more on the live blog

Liam Cahill is in control of Wednesday's live blog for the morning, before Jack Sexty takes over after lunch

Wed, Aug 05, 2020 08:31
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Cyclist told to get on the cycle lane… by an ambulance driver; Driver carrying timber hits cyclist; Making of the Hope/Lotus bike; Man wanted on prison recall found cycling on A1M; FairFuel UK says PM has “Lycra-clad advisors” + 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, Aug 04, 2020 08:40
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Cabbie’s anti-cycling tweets backfire; Bora-Hansgrohe development rider killed while training; Pimlico Plumbers worker on phone at wheel; 12 hour TT record broken; Orlando Bloom’s unorthodox cycling attire; Audi slammed for ad + more on 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, Aug 03, 2020 08:44
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16-year-old arrested after cyclist’s altercation with four car occupants; Pimlico Plumbers edit “cycle fascists” rant; Islington protest against LTNs; ‘Road rat’ Facebook post backfires; Everesting record smashed (plus bike check) + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the odd contribution from the rest of the team.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 08:55
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James O’Brien

James O’Brien challenges “petrol head” who thinks cyclists “don’t have education”; Unmet demand for cycling in ethnic minority groups; Invisible bike stand fits in your back pocket; The longest bike in the world; Giro d’Italia route + more

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

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 07:52
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