cycling

Chinese bike share firm Hellobike update tech to help riders maintain social distancing

Hellobike's new shared e-bike model has built-in smart voice navigation, which can help users maintain social distancing while the country emerges from its strict lockdown

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 16:19
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Rural groups say ‘Get orf our land’ for your exercise; Monster Zwift rides keeping Brailsford fit in lockdown; Bikes “the new toilet paper”; UCI signs up to save planet; Govt accused of “gaslighting” over car-free street claims; + 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 22, 2020 08:49
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Glasgow, Edinburgh looking at temporary cycle lanes – but not just yet; TT champ breaks women’s Zwift everesting record (without planning to); Indian cops puncturing tyres of lockdown rule breakers; Milan reallocates space to cyclists + more on live blog

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

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 08:08
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Gordon Ramsay ‘risking further wrath from neighbours’ with 22 mile ride, claims Daily Mail; Custom bike stolen from man visiting sick daughter; Council signs WILL remain on path; Former women’s team manager guilty of harassment + 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 20, 2020 08:33
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Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the story of La Vie Claire’s classic jersey, voted the greatest of all time

The much-celebrated La Vie Claire jersey nearly didn't happen - here's the history behind the classic maillot you crowned the greatest of all time...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:33
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Geraint Thomas raises £300k for NHS in 3 days; Shockjock engineer returns to Twitter; Brompton call for temporary cycling infra; Froome’s crash injuries; Alé manufacturing medical coats; Nudist’s 70th birthday birthday suit ride+ more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is here to provide your lead live blog coverage today with Alex Bowden chipping in with the rhythm section intermittently...

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 08:08
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E-cargo delivery specialists Pedal Me reveal how they’ve adapted during coronavirus pandemic

Rather than slowing down, London e-cargo and passenger service Pedal Me are busier than ever... delivering PPE to hospitals and ferrying goods for businesses that have been forced to switch online due to the closure of non-essential retailers

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 15:10
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“Don’t cycle through Pill without expecting raging locals”: more reports of ‘vigilantes’ making up lockdown rules; Froome seeing “a lot of negativity” over TDF dates; Bianchi named official bike of Giro d’Italia; Rapha facemask + 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

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 08:27
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Cyclists accused of “panting viruses” through Cambridgeshire village, + more locals imposing their own lockdown laws; UCI celebrates 120 years; British Cycling against exercise ban; Supermarket logos as bike 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.

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 08:24
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The FLX Babymaker: an e-bike that went on a 2,200 mile journey, then raised £2 million on Indiegogo

The intriguing-looking FLX Babymaker was road-tested by its founder during a 2,200 mile trip across Europe before it began crowdfunding, and it's proved very popular so far

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 15:12
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