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Day: 19 October 2020

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Video: Slow-moving driver forces cyclist off the road on Woodhead Pass

“You’ve got to give me more space than that, you can’t do that!” says rider who was out with his partner in the Pennines when incident happened

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Posted on 19/10/2020

Giant Fleet SLR saddle

Comfortable, supportive and priced well against its competitors 9/10

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Who are the bookies’ favourites for the Vuelta a España 2020?

Who are the bookies’ favourites for the Vuelta a España 2020?
Primož Roglič at the 2019 Vuelta a España (Yuzuru Sunada/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Primož Roglič brush off his Tour de France disappointment to defend his Vuelta title?

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‘I’m proud of myself for getting here’ – Stephen Williams prepares for Grand Tour debut after tortuous injury luck

<div>'I’m proud of myself for getting here' - Stephen Williams prepares for Grand Tour debut after tortuous injury luck</div>
Stephen Williams
Williams raced the Tour de Romandie in 2019, one of a few professional races in his career (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Stephen Williams of Bahrain-McLaren will race the 2020 Vuelta a España, the Welshman’s first Grand Tour

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How to watch the 2020 Vuelta a España | TV guide and streaming

How to watch the men’s race in the UK and US
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Chris Boardman urges people to have their say on Highway Code changes

British Cycling submits response to consultation into measures that can make roads safer for cyclists and which closes next week

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Anti-doping agency closes investigation into object removed from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket at Il Lombardia  

Anti-doping agency closes investigation into object removed from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket at Il Lombardia  
Remco Evenepoel after crashing at Il Lombardia 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The cycling anti-doping agency has closed its investigation into the mystery object removed from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket after his Il Lombardia crash. 

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WorldTour team bikes update: Mitchelton-Scott, Jumbo-Visma and Sunweb all swap machines 

WorldTour team bikes update: Mitchelton-Scott, Jumbo-Visma and Sunweb all swap machines 
Sunweb, Jumbo-Visma and Mitchelton-Scott will all be changing bike sponsors at the end of the season (Pictures: Marc van Heck/Luc Claessen/Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

There will be plenty of changes to the WorldTour team bikes next year, as Mitchelton-Scott, Jumbo-Visma and Sunweb will all be exchanging their current sponsors.

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FSA Energy SCR Stem

Very light and beautifully made from the finest metals, but expensive and slightly limited for sizes 7/10

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Jumbo-Visma, GreenEdge and Sunweb swap bike suppliers for 2021

Bike brands Cervélo, Bianchi and Scott all move to new WorldTour homes

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Two team staff members – but no riders – test positive for COVID-19 ahead of tomorrow’s Vuelta start

Organisers have unveiled mobile lab capable of conducting hundreds of coronavirus tests a day

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Giro d’Italia 2020: Six things to look out for during the third week

A lot of climbing to decide the GC battle

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Are group rides still allowed under new coronavirus restrictions in UK? 

Are group rides still allowed under new coronavirus restrictions in UK? 
Can you ride in a group under new coronavirus laws? (Photo by Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

With new coronavirus restrictions being put in place in Wales and parts of England also being locked down, are you allowed to ride in a group under the current rules? 

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Posted on 19/10/2020

The Frontier 300 gravel race is back on the cards for 2021

Circumstantially delayed gravel race is back on for 2021

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Vuelta a España 2020: Six things to look out for during the first week

Chris Froome, Thibaut Pinot and Primož Roglič all arrive with points to prove

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Near Miss of the Day 483: Audi driver makes close pass while beeping horn

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s Staffordshire

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How to live stream the Vuelta a España 2020: Watch the Spanish Grand Tour

How to live stream the Vuelta a España 2020: Watch the Spanish Grand Tour
Tom Dumoulin (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Don’t miss any of the action as the final Grand Tour of the year gets underway

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Motorbike rider responds after incident that took Julian Alaphilippe out of Tour of Flanders 2020   

Motorbike rider responds after incident that took Julian Alaphilippe out of Tour of Flanders 2020   
Julian Alaphilippe crashed out of the Tour of Flanders (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The motorbike rider involved in the incident that took Julian Alaphilippe out of the Tour of Flanders has spoken about the crash.

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Jumbo-Visma announce new women’s team

Jumbo-Visma announce new women’s team
Jumbo-Visma will launch a new women’s team in 2021 (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Jumbo-Visma is the latest men’s WorldTour squad to set up a women’s team. 

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Posted on 19/10/2020

Evoc Street Backpack

Useful, well-designed, comfortable and versatile bag for urban commutes 8/10

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Anger over heavy congestion in Richmond Park; Sep Vanmarcke apologises for kicking Sunweb team car; Chris Boardman to feature on Desert Island Discs; Monday morning vibes; Weekend catch-up + 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.

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