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Ducati launch the e-Scrambler, a trekking e-bike “inspired by the Ducati Scrambler world”

The Italian motorbike brand have launched a brand new pedal assist bike with a Shimano motor system, racks, lights and mudguards as standard and e-bike specific tyres from Pirelli

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 14:18
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Conversion kit wars: Vekkit accuse Swytch of ‘photoshopping image’… but Swytch say incident was due to bizarre mix-up

The makers of the Vekkit e-bike kit issued a statement claiming Swytch had doctored one of their images. Swytch have now apologised, saying it was down to a mix-up in which the image was mistaken for a product design concept

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 09:45
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BBC change headline claiming ambulance was “blocked” by cycle lane; Sweary cyclist claims he was nearly knocked off; Driver who ‘overtook’ cyclist + two kids had tooth knocked out; Pro cycling face masks; Contador breaks rib + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday's live blog, with Jack Sexty in charge and Simon MacMichael adding some contributions later this evening

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 08:11
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Tory Party special – Jeremy Hunt: Cycling the answer to air pollution; Iain Duncan Smith: “You’re more likely to die on a bicycle than from Covid-19”; Cyclist’s Strava response to Melbourne’s ‘Karen’; Wiggo rocks summer look + more

Welcome to Tuesday's Live Blog. Liam Cahill is stepping until lunchtime, when normal service resumes and you can have Jack Sexty back for the afternoon.

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 08:16
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Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Rose, Topeak, Apidura and Bookman

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 16:41
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Shocking close pass caused by ‘magic white line’ cycle lane; New material could lead to ‘indestructible’ bike lock; Cyclists “pollute air with strong body odour”; Quarter of National Cycle Network cut; 40th anniversary TI-Raleigh + more on the live blog

Welcome to Monday's live blog. Jack Sexty is in charge today, with Simon MacMichael taking over later this evening.

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 08:25
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Jeremy Vine on 5’s ‘dobbing in drivers’ debate attracts worrying comments; Police release image of cyclist after pedestrian dies in collision; British Cycling redundancies; Cop knocks cyclist off at Portland demo; Welsh 20mph limit + 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, Jul 17, 2020 08:49
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Mondraker launch the Grommy ‘e-balance bike’

Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes

Thu, Jul 16, 2020 14:33
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West Ham star’s plea in hunt for car tyre slasher turns into cyclist registration ‘debate’; Cyclist forced to use ‘cyclocross skills’ to avoid lorry; Britain’s worst bike lane?; Rondo + Cannondale recalls; Cyclist knocked off in road rage incident +more

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

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 08:30
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UK lags behind in e-bike survey, with just 7% saying they would consider using one

While the UK has some catching up to do, 1 in 4 Europeans said they either own an e-bike or are thinking about buying one in the survey of 13,000 people

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 16:11
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