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“Stupid, arrogant, and tone-deaf”: Car brand’s SUV advert accused of “punching down” at cyclists by comparing cargo bikes to “old-fashioned chaos” of horse and cart; Can cycling lead to divorce?; Budget cap debate; MVDP Ironman bet + more on the live blog

The week’s just trundling along, the sun’s back out (kind of), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and questionable opinions on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 09:58
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“Looks like shit. But saves my life” – German government’s helmet advert sparks sexism row

Ad shows model dressed in just helmet and bra

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 18:11
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Video: “Eh Bradders – giddy up lad” – Boddingtons back with bike-themed ad

Melanie Sykes reprises role from 21 years ago - but not all is as it seems

Fri, Oct 20, 2017 12:36
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Dumped man sells his bike – and his girlfriend – on Gumtree

Bitter man selling bike he’s used twice - and offers to throw in his ex for those who ‘feel like being taken for a ride’

Sat, Aug 16, 2014 17:14
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