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BBC accused of bias over helmet campaign on Crimewatch Roadshow; Tour de France BLM gesture “embarrassing”, says Wiggins; Cargo bike “best thing we ever bought”, says Jason Kenny; “I’m not dead”, says baffled bike shop owner + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge as we kick off the week, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 08:47

Are Specialized about to launch a new super light road bike? Peter Sagan shares images of previously unseen model

The pics were first posted by Sagan's teammate Daniel Oss, with the Italian shown holding the bike above his head with minimal effort... are Specialized about to throw out the UCI rule book?

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 09:47

Rose statement on ceasing UK bike sales; Lukas Pöstlberger stung in the mouth by a bee, abandons TDF; LTNs compared to Holocaust by disgruntled driver; Jumbo-Visma boss thrown off Tour after mechanical doping check row + 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, Sep 18, 2020 08:41

Is this hubless e-bike the future? Reevo has storage inside its wheels and ‘impenetrable’ theft protection

The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 07:00

Ridgeback unveils 2021 e-bike range, including three new electric cargo bikes

There are now 18 e-bikes in Ridgeback's extensive range, with highlights coming in the shape of three versatile e-cargo bikes and the all new Advance city bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 15:56

Letting agent staff accused of vandalising cycle lane wands; Pogacar forced to push fan out of the way on TDF stage 17; Rose Bikes no longer shipping to UK; Wheelie hour record smashed; Brailsford critics “moronic”, says Vaughters + 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, Sep 16, 2020 08:32

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Ineos Grenadiers slammed for relentless 4×4 promotion; Chris Boardman clip on lockdown cycling descends into helmet row; West Mercia Police say Close Pass Op WILL go ahead; Tino Asprilla shares strange Rigo Uran pic + 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, Sep 15, 2020 08:41

Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, Rapha, Shadow Stand, Muc-Off and Topeak

Another selection of the finest and most fascinating things we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 15:41

“Staggering”: Police superintendent says “risk is too great” for officers to carry out close pass op; British everesting record smashed; Urán doesn’t use a power meter; Locals report few changes after Wandsworth LTN reversal + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog, with Jack Sexty providing your updates throughout the day.

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 08:52

“I’m ready to fight”: Kevin Reza, the only black cyclist at this year’s Tour de France, wants cycling to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement

The B&B Hotels–Vital Concept rider says that his voice doesn't "carry as much weight" as megastars in sports such as F1 and basketball, but wants his sport to move forward

Sun, Sep 13, 2020 13:30