Welcome to Friday's live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
09/08/2019, 14:10
Zig-a-zig-ah! Zig Zag is All-City's new disc-equipped road bike
And here's the amusingly titled Zig Zag from All-City, another popular US brand of steel road bikes. Read the full story here.
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09/08/2019, 14:09
Mosaic Cycles launch new RS-1 steel road bike
Couple of new steel road bikes launched this week, starting with this RS-1 from Boulder brand Mosaic Cycles. Full story here.
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09/08/2019, 12:22
Tour of Britain land art competition
Do you have a bright idea for creating a display and a location along the Tour of Britain route? If so you can enter the National Land Art competition here:
here: https://t.co/cRTmkrl869@TourofBritain#TourofBritain#LandArt— Tameside Council (@TamesideCouncil) August 8, 2019
09/08/2019, 12:40
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Bloke whose bike was crushed by lorry driver still waiting for company to pay for it
Kent Live reports on a cyclist whose bike was hit by an Olleco lorry while it was locked to a fence.
Stephen Taylor had left his bike outside Suzanne’s gift shop in Broadstairs while he went to get his hair cut. He came to a bent frame and a knackered wheel.
“When I got back, the lorry was still there,” said Taylor. “So I spoke to the driver and he said to speak to the company. They were very nice and helpful, they told me to send all the details and photos which I did.
“I took it to the bike shop in St Peter’s and they said it was a write-off, then they did a report and sent it off to Olleco.
“I’ve not heard a thing from them – they promised they’d get back to me and didn’t bother.”
The loss of the bike means that Taylor’s commute has increased by 40 minutes.
He says he’s attempted to contact Olleco every week since the incident happened on July 10, but he’s had not response.
“It’s not the money – it’s just really irritated me,” he said.
“I work at A&E and get the train from Ramsgate to Medway and cycle the rest of the way. After a 12-hour night shift I’ll have an extra 40-minute walk.
“Why should I pay £500 of my money on a new bike when this lorry reversed over it?
“If it was a car I could claim on my insurance. It’s not my fault. The lorry driver was very nice and he admitted liability.
“If I damaged one of their vehicles they would be on me like a ton of bricks. Even if they just give me £50 I will be happy because at least they have done something.”
09/08/2019, 12:20
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TfL are working to raise the profile of cargo bikes at the minute
They’ve just announced the winners of a ‘best cargo bike’ competition.
Douze's G4e bike won the Best Cargo Bike – Business category. The judges were particularly impressed with the model's manoeuvrability and comfort.
The Bakfiets Long won the Best Cargo Bike – Families category, which assessed bikes suitable for carrying children. The bike scored highly for its affordability and judges were also impressed by the bike's ease of use.
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “I’m delighted that this competition has helped showcase how cargo bikes are a greener, cleaner and often faster alternative to polluting cars and vans. We were really impressed with the standard of all the entries, and hope families and businesses will be encouraged to make the switch and help clean up London’s toxic air.”
09/08/2019, 12:19
09/08/2019, 09:29
'Extreme filtering'
This video was originally spawned from a thread on Reddit, where the uploader says "this should be shown to every person who goes to buy a new car in Glasgow." Allegedly an accident 20 miles away on the M80 caused this tailback, and motorists were stuck in jams for two hours or more. Bet they wish they'd have cycled instead...
09/08/2019, 09:18
Egan Bernal gets hero's welcome in his homeland
.@Eganbernal's Tour de France victory has had an incredible impact in Colombia #GraciasEganpic.twitter.com/0p7Sr7TSOR
— Team INEOS (@TeamINEOS) August 8, 2019
It must be still sinking in for the Colombian superstar, as he returns to his homeland to find huge crowds gathering to catch a glimpse and murals made in his honour.
An incredible homecoming for Tour de France winner @eganbernal pic.twitter.com/R8B0OoGkl8
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) August 8, 2019
09/08/2019, 09:16
An excellent thread on the joys of cycling
So it’s nearly 16 years since my wonderful Dad was killed in a cycling accident (it was an accident - no blame). I see lots of photos of children cycling and the positive effects of cycling so here’s my take on why making roads safe for kids is good for all pic.twitter.com/VE6nRdRycL
— David Standard (@DaveStandard) August 8, 2019
"The point is this, cycling has an effect, group sport of any type has a very direct positive effect on society. We become a group, rather than isolated in our metal boxes. It builds character, resilience and builds a healthy mindset into children", says former GB cyclists David Standard in tribute to his late father.
09/08/2019, 09:11
Why don't cyclists use the cycle lane part 4,235
TfL @TfLTPH One of your partners seems to be a little confused Both well below the standard that should be expected from (A)a regulator and (B) a minicab driver pic.twitter.com/u1CTilWqOS
— martin phillips (@martinp57437911) August 8, 2019