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Everything that’s wrong with the Daily Mail’s article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie’s bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

Mon, May 04, 2020 10:05
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Cop responsible for ‘lycra-clad cyclists’ comment given ‘suitable management advice’; Cycling drug dealers make hash of getaway; CUK + British Cycling call for anti-cycling aggression to end; The ‘Distandem’ + 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, May 04, 2020 08:38
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Calls for bike industry to lobby govt to avoid post-pandemic congestion crisis; Cops urge cyclists to wear high-vis; Road Worlds organisers pay £35k for Stray repair bill; Event companies could face court; Cav’s homemade turbo + 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, May 01, 2020 08:35
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Could e-bikes be hit by Chinese battery shortage headache? Pandemic causes production to fall 10% in 2020

Two of China's biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturers are facing disruption due to production facilities being located in affected areas, so production is expected to slow while things return to normal

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 15:02
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Two year’s jail for bike thieves who stole from NHS workers; ’Must Get In Front’ of cyclist video shocker!; Richmond Park cycling ban “infuriating”; 1,008km in 24hrs: Canadian claims Zwift world record; Gaviria’s virus battle + 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 29, 2020 08:51
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The worst one yet? Sign warns cyclists “you are my targets”; Where are Winstanleys? Retailer not answering customers; No French sport until September; Cyclist told “go home” by pickup driver; 3T 3D-printing valves for dive masks + 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, Apr 28, 2020 08:56
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PEARL iZUMi competition has finished – Winner Announced!

PEARL iZUMi competition is now closed, and we have a Winner! Could it be you?

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 11:00
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“This is not who we are”: locals scrubbed ‘Covidiot’ graffiti off Somerset road; New London Bike Show dates; Italy + Spain lifting exercise restrictions; ‘LaserTour’ Zwift precursor cost $20k; New La Passione 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.

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 08:33
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Cyclist in Italy knocked off bike, gets fined in A&E for breaking lockdown; Riders celebrate rubbish home trainer set-ups; Backlash vs lockdown op piece; Hoy accused of making ‘unnecessary journey’… on Zwift; Van Avermaet’s Virtual NMOTD + more

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

Fri, Apr 24, 2020 08:41
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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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