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Police deny “victim blaming” in helmet tweet; Bike raffle start-up launches; Varnish loses tribunal appeal; Richmond Park reopens all roads to cyclists (on weekdays); Sunweb rider sent home for shopping trip + 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, Jul 14, 2020 08:20
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Five cool things coming soon from AbsoluteBlack, Roval, Apidura, Bontrager and Zipp

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 16:26
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“I’ll smash your f**king head in”: bar owner’s cycle lane parking threat; Car occupants ‘threw coins and spat at’ cyclists; Essex cops remove ‘cyclists on footpaths’ tweet; Indie band’s cycle camera tant-strum + more on the live blog

Monday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with some contributions from Simon MacMichael later this evening.

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 08:18
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Anger as BBC report that ambulance was ‘blocked’ by cycle lane; Decathlon to sell refurbished bikes; Contador breaks everesting record; Usain Bolt’s “newfound respect for cyclists”; Cardiff named top UK cycling city + more on the live blog

Friday's live blog is brought to you by Jack Sexty, with the odd contribution from the rest of the team.

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 08:40
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E-bike riders 38% less likely to make insurance claim than non-assisted riders, says cycling insurer

Bikmo have announced that they will be cutting premiums for e-bike riders, with new research showing that e-bikers were 38% less likely to make a claim compared to non-assisted riders

Thu, Jul 09, 2020 13:11
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Gaerne launch cycling shoes specifically for e-bikes

Do we really need separate shoes for e-adventures? The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to think so, aiming the new G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser kicks specifically at e-bikers...

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 16:24
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Cyclist stumbles across ‘bike porn’… but not in a good way; Cycling ‘safer than getting out of bed’; Bizarre saddle is puzzling cyclists; Jeremy Vine shares another dangerous driving clip; Glasgow pop-up left without protection + 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, Jul 08, 2020 08:46
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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, PNW, Wahoo, Rapha and dhb

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 15:57
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Labour MP uses falling tree clip to argue against Low Traffic Neighbourhood plans; Helmets not designed to reduce injury “when impacts involve a car”, says Giro developer; Cyclists attacked by rogue buzzard; Bike theft ‘up by 50%’ + 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, Jul 06, 2020 08:19
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Vittoria launch graphene-infused e-bike tyres that ‘extend battery life’

Vittoria say the higher torque of e-bikes require specific e-bike tyres, and the reduction of rolling resistance on their 'E-Tire' range can actually extend your range

Sat, Jul 04, 2020 10:13
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