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“I was just playing on my phone”: driver’s excuse when cyclist asked why he’d stopped; Gumtree ‘entrapment’ thief arrested; More nails spotted on mtb trail; ‘Costagate’ continues; Council get serious over planter removal + more on the live blog

It's Friday! Jack Sexty is in charge of your live blog today, with some ocassional contributions from the rest of the team

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 08:36

“A new frontier in urban mobility”: Cowboy launch their third gen e-bike

The Belgian startup have revamped their smart e-bike with a lower gear ratio, new colourways and new app features, and it's priced at £1,990

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 15:24

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No penalty for driver overtaking on wrong side of pedestrian island; Mayor against pop-up cycle lanes because of inexperienced cyclists; More cyclists than drivers stopped on Box Hill; Sophie-Ellis Bextor in A+E after bike crash + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael taking over this evening

Wed, Jun 03, 2020 08:39

Search for hit-and-run driver who knocked down two cyclists; Tao Geoghegan Hart slams “quasi-nutritionist Youtubers”; James Hayden raffling Transcon winner’s jersey; Victory for cyclist turned away from tip; US bike shops looted + more on the live blog

Welcome to Tuesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael making some contributions this evening

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 08:23

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Anger as Uber allegedly scraps up to 20,000 Jump e-bikes

A video has circulated which purports to show a huge number of Jump hire e-bikes being scrapped, with the company accused of creating senseless waste

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 16:03

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Anger over suspended sentence for unlicensed driver; Pendleton hears “rapid crunching gears” when overtaking men; Cllr’s child threatened by 4×4 driver; José Mourinho cycles around training pitch; Froome “can’t wait for August” + 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, Jun 01, 2020 08:19

Pedal Me slam drivers who say parents road riding with kids are ‘irresponsible’; Council to dish out fines for bike lane parking; New lockdown rule confusion; New Manchester infra not what it seems; Ronaldo and family go cycling + 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, May 29, 2020 08:51

Rad Power launch all new RadWagon4 e-cargo bike

Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon4 has custom-made tyres and a completely revamped frame design, and is priced at an affordable €1,499 on pre-order

Thu, May 28, 2020 14:51

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Jeremy Vine on penny-farthing sparks pointless helmet row; Cargo biker turned away from recycling centre; “Deathtrap” Belfast cycle lane causes outrage; Mandatory high-vis because drivers have “less than perfect eyesight” + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening

Wed, May 27, 2020 08:54

Cyclist injured by wire trap deliberately placed across trail; Police searching for Audi driver who slapped cyclist; ‘Completely unrideable’ 6-seat tandem; Cycling boom continues as LBS’s fully booked for repairs + 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, May 26, 2020 08:50