"Funny, because it's not congested for anyone who wants to cycle": Twitter responds as Jeremy Clarkson blames cycle lanes for congestion; Bahrain McLaren renamed Bahrain Victorious; A swig of Bikefast; New SRAM derailleur + more on the live blog

Jeremy Clarkson did what Jeremy Clarkson does and blamed the traffic jam he was sat in on the cycle lane next to it. Unsurprisingly, there was no shortage of people ready and well-informed to let the former Top Gear presenter know the real reason for the traffic jam...

On Facebook, Conor O'Brien said: "The only thing in London that ever held a car up in London is the car in front, it’s called traffic, would anyone seriously take the advice of Jeremy Clarkson on matters relating to traffic flows in a capital city."

Another user added a link to this 2017 EU data, which shows UK motorists sit in traffic more than any other EU nation and far more than countries such with more cycling infrastructure, such as Germany and The Netherlands.

Gary Cope suggested: "Cycles don't congest as they keep moving, you may be made to drive a bit slower until you can pass. Imagine if every cyclist swapped their steed for a car! Now that would be congestion..."

Lots of very valid points there, although some were more sympathetic to Clarkson's argument and asked what could be done to make the transition to people using bike lanes more efficient.

I wonder if it is worse. Wouldn’t surprise me and it does highlight the challenge that we need to convert those sitting stationary in cars to cyclists making better progress and making use of those lanes.

— Al (@autosportmoto) November 6, 2020

And this one was just quite funny so why not have a Friday afternoon laugh...

That’s because he’s thick

— Paul Murden (@PjdotcomPaul) November 6, 2020

🏁 Etapa 16 | Stage 16

🙋🏻‍♂️🏆 MAGNUS CORT NIELSEN @MagnusCort 🏆#LaVuelta20 pic.twitter.com/h18VczspER

— La Vuelta (@lavuelta) November 6, 2020

EF Pro Cycling's Magnus Cort Nielsen won a reduced bunch sprint ahead of Primoz Roglic and Rui Costa on Stage 16 of the Vuelta. Another gruelling day in the saddle saw all of the pure sprinters dropped and allowed the puncheurs and GC men to challenge for stage honours. 

thanks I hate it

— David Hawkins (@dnhhawkins) November 6, 2020

Tell us how you really feel David...

“Here is Jan Tratnik, winner of stage 16 of the #giroditalia2020”

Last km. pic.twitter.com/aRwULj9Eb0

— Damjan Jagar (@DamjanJagar) October 20, 2020

Bahrain-McLaren won their first and only WorldTour race on Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia last month. This hasn't stopped them taking a confident approach to their team name for next season. Introducing...Bahrain Victorious. Yes that really is what the team of Mikel Landa and Wout Poels will be named next year (hopefuly they will win something to live up to their bold title). The other two changes in sponsor and team names in the men's WorldTour are Citroën, who are joining AG2R Citroën, and Mitchelton Scott, reverting back to their familiar Greenedge Cycling label. For the women, CCC Liv will become Liv Racing, while Mitchelton Scott will also be named Greenedge Cycling. 

1/2 When there’s debate about the toughest cyclist you’ve ever met, there’s only ever been one answer from me: @IStannard. But off the bike, a gentle giant, absolutely loved by everybody who knows him.
Mate, your loyalty, commitment & strength to dig deep are values for life, not pic.twitter.com/w8iVeGYpyv

— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) November 6, 2020

Mark Cavendish has joined the list of pro riders and fans congratulating Ian Stannard on his incredible racing career. Stannard announced his retirement yesterday due to rheumatoid arthritis.

Cav said: "When there’s debate about the toughest cyclist you’ve ever met, there’s only ever been one answer from me: Ian Stannard. But off the bike, a gentle giant, absolutely loved by everybody who knows him. Mate, your loyalty, commitment & strength to dig deep are values for life, not just cycling. It’s been a real joy to grow through this sport with you. Thank you for everything. Not just what you’ve done for me, but what you’ve done for cycling. Congratulations on a brilliant career."

So many great moments spent with Yogi over the years! Such an awesome teammate 🙌
All the best in your retirement & enjoy the time with your girls ❤️
📸 @gettyimages pic.twitter.com/1ncTLjJd0u

— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) November 6, 2020

#RoadSafety advice for cyclists: Always use front light, front reflector, pedal reflectors, wheel reflectors, rear light, rear reflectors, wear bright clothing and bike helmet (with reflectors or lights, if possible). Be seen!

Cyclists: Hold my water bottle.#SpeedKills #Cycling pic.twitter.com/YF5M7u1vKf

— (Τζέισων) (@Tzeison_) November 6, 2020

Three-time UCI World ITT Champion Michael Rogers has joined the UCI to help develop cycling esports and new technologies in races, such as use of riders' in-race data. As a professional Rogers rode the Tour de France 11 times with his best Grand Tour GC result coming at the 2009 Giro d'Italia, when he finished sixth. The UCI announced the appointment at their virtual UCI Congress on Thursday. Rogers has experience of esports cycling and founded the virtual training platform VirtuGo.