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Taxi driver’s pop-up bike lane conspiracy theory; Anti pavement cycling vigilante SLAMMED; Tour of Britain ‘postponed’ until 2021; New Armstrong documentary; Pop-up bike lane on Park Lane; Extreme speeding in London now up by 172% + more

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

Thu, May 14, 2020 08:42
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Footage of cyclist hit on roundabout leads to ‘debate’ on social media; Cancellara keeps Paris-Roubaix cobbles in sauna; XR planning pop-up cycle lane smash-and-grab; Manchester bike lanes removed?; Londoners filmed on packed buses + 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, May 13, 2020 07:02
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Horrifying footage of man kicking girl’s bike on path; Phil Gaimon breaks Everesting record; No LDN congestion charges for 3 more weeks; Claims ‘Stay Alert’ has led to more dangerous parking; Anger over council’s cycle lane snub + 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, May 12, 2020 08:46
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Government publish official updated guidelines; Box Hill bike shop claims telephoto lens antics forced closure; Brighton gets cycle lane on major A road; Will latest lockdown regs change our riding?; Uttrup Ludwig has a sh*t day + 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 11, 2020 08:21
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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