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Video: Inflatable e-bike (okay, moped) intended as affordable last mile transport option

Inventors believe “Poimo” could prove more cost effective than other micro-mobility options

Wed, Oct 21, 2020 11:06

councillor liam walker – via liam-walker website

Councillor under fire over anti-cyclist “w*nking off the Dutch” tweet considering his position; Best ever cycling save? Vuelta “part of the process of getting back”, says Froome; Trek join ‘How it started. How it’s going’ bandwagon + more on the live blog

Your midweek live blog will mostly be compiled by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening

Wed, Oct 21, 2020 07:41

Bradley Wiggins’ liquidated businesses owe over £1m; Misleading ‘Dutch Reach Challenge’ TikTok vid “unfortunate”, say Cycling UK; Froome dropped on Vuelta stage 1; Decathlon revive 2005 Ti racer as ‘GRVL’ bike + 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, Oct 20, 2020 09:05

“Vansplaining”: tweet bashing Van Aert’s gear choices mocked; Cycling UK CEO warns of return to “pre-COVID era”; Team bike merry-go-round; Richmond Park congestion anger; Moto rider who collided with Alaphilippe “feels guilty” + 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, Oct 19, 2020 08:42

bradley wiggins tt position rating – via eurosport.PNG

Bradley Wiggins rates TT positions of the peloton in build up to Giro d’Italia stage 14 time trial

The TT specialist has plenty of time for Wilco Kelderman, but says Vincenzo Nibali's head is too high and João Almeida needs to sort out his baggy kit

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 16:24

RideLondon-Surrey 100: Surrey County Council withdraws support beyond 2021, despite majority wanting sportive to continue

The council has proposed that a 50km 'inspiration ride' should replace the 100 mile sportive in 2021, while it's becoming increasingly likely that the larger event won't return in 2022 and beyond

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 14:01

banksy artwork next to broken bike october 2020 – via Banksy on Instagram.PNG

Banksy claims new artwork next to broken bike, and takes pop at Government ‘reskilling’ poster

The graffiti artist has confirmed that a Nottingham mural of a hula-hooping girl is his... and in reference to the broken bike in front of it, says his next job "could be in bicycle repair"

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 12:18

truck and cyclist video from christchurch – via UpRide on Facebook.PNG

Shocking video of light truck driver ramming cyclist off bike sparks ‘debate’ online

Some observers and a tabloid news website have suggested that the cyclist may be somewhat to blame, simply because there is a narrow cycle lane next to the main carriageway

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 10:19

Bob Jackson Cycles to close after 85 years; Peloton recall pedals due to customer injuries; Tory MP says car is “one of the most liberating inventions”; Driver destroys Bikehangar; Équipe Paule Ka fold as sponsor fails to pay + more on the live blog

Welcome to Friday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge throughout the day plus the odd contribution from the rest of the team

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 08:49

Delfast launch e-cargo trike for businesses, with a huge motor and 300kg weight limit

The makers of the world record-breaking Delfast Top e-bike have revealed their Trike after six months of development, claiming it can run for up to 110km and kick out 2Kw of constant power

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 07:05