BBC Sports Personality Of The Year

World’s fastest descender hits 65mph on bike… in the dark, complete with terrifying speed wobble; Red Bull riders tow plane to take-off; Pogačar snubbed (again) by BBC SPOTY; Movistar pro’s bizarre teacup injury; Picnic problems + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s still windy, and Ryan Mallon’s back, one eye on Friday afternoon, with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the midweek live blog. Is it Christmas yet?

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Mark Cavendish wins “special” BBC Lifetime Achievement award after record-breaking final season

“Legacy is important. Most people would like to be remembered for something,” the British sprinter, who won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory this year before retiring, said

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“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

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Odds slashed for Sir Bradley to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Could the gold medallist win a second time against favourite Murray?

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Sir Chris Hoy to receive BBC Sports Personality lifetime achievement award

GB's most successful Olympian to be honoured in Glasgow during Sunday's end-of-year bash

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Geraint Thomas wins BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year

Team Sky colleague Sir Bradley Wiggins presents trophy to Commonwealth road champion

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Bradley Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012

Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion sets seal on a year to remember

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Don’t forget to vote for Cav!

It's the big SPOTY showdown tonight and the Manx Missile is the odds-on favourite

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Mark Cavendish heads BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

No surprises there - but absence of footballers, rugby players and most controversially, women is

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Sporting Cyclist wins BBC Unsung Hero award for Cumbria and North East

Race organiser and coach goes to Sunday's final, where Cav will also be vying for SPOTY award

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