Miscellaneous

Unbelievable Jeff (literally)! Former Sky Sports presenter’s car slashed – and some claim bike pedal was responsible; Local press in pro-cycle lane shocker; Extreme weather shortens “mud fest”; Wout the mechanic; Rigo set to retire + more on the live blog

Cav’s off the mark, Pidcock’s back winning on the MTB, and Remco’s already busy Remco-ing – Oh, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. What more could you possibly want?

Leading fact checkers step in as edited CyclingMikey video posted by viral Facebook page falsely claims Rishi Sunak’s wife was caught using Instagram while driving

The video was initially uploaded to YouTube by the road safety campaigner in 2021, the driver who is not Akshata Murty disqualified for six months after receiving six penalty points for her phone use

“We’ve learnt to normalise rubbish behaviour”: What stops women cycling? Abuse, intimidation, and how to make cycling safe for everyone

On episode 70 of the road.cc Podcast, cycling campaigners Eilidh Murray and Kate Bartlett discuss the recent report on the shocking abuse suffered by women cycling in London, and how infrastructure and education are essential to making cycling safe

“Driving a car at me isn’t the solution”: Cyclists debate filtering through traffic; “Imagine listening to Sean Kelly”: Cycling commentator sends fans into hysterics with pony sounds; Chris Morris backs Brixton Cycles fundraiser + more on the live blog

After a day of incessant tea slurping and biscuit munching with all the road.cc personnel, Adwitiya is back to give you an extra dose of cycling news on this end of the week live blog

“Can’t wait for speed limits at the next F1 race in Vegas”: Cyclists and motorists baffled by new “April Fools” 20mph time trial rules; Terrible anti-cycling barriers; Breaking (Away) Bad: Oscar Onley’s training/ painting gear + more on the live blog

It’s our annual road.cc editorial day today, so expect a slightly disrupted live blog service today, courtesy of a multi-tasking, tea-slurping Ryan and Adwitiya

Tom Pidcock claims famous Strava KOM… but quickly deletes ride; A ‘cyclists dismount’ sign for the ages; Mark Cavendish signs Tour Colombia fan’s… slightly creepy Cav doll; Sam Bennett: “I’ve been s***” + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog... Dan Alexander is here to bring you everything you need to know (and plenty you probably don't) from the world of cycling today

Cycling clothing brand Mamnick accuses Rapha of “stealing brand message” by using term first popularised during the Falklands War

Mamnick has accused Rapha's 'Yomp Rally' bikepacking event of copying its "cycling philosophy" – however Rapha says "we don't believe the term yomp is owned by anyone" and insists there is "enough separation to coexist peacefully"

“What kind of sick joke is this?” Cyclist blasts new “suicide” contraflow bike lane that “invites conflict”; “Invisible” cycle lane kerbs a danger to motorists and pedestrians; Disc brakes: The secret to winning the rainbow jersey? + more on the live blog

After failing to find a wealthy backer for his breakaway live blog project, Ryan Mallon’s back with his tail between his legs and all the latest cycling news and views on the old, traditional, historic Tuesday live blog

“If we must have more trams, let them take space from cars”: Cyclists “horrified” at plans to replace bike path with new tram line; Paris votes to triple SUV parking fees; Štybar “shed tears” during final home worlds; Bikeayo Saka + more on the live blog

Just like the crushing inevitability of another Mathieu van der Poel cyclocross victory, it’s Monday – but don’t worry, as Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the week with all the latest cycling news on the live blog

“Cyclists with cameras are grassing snitches… motorists with dash-cams are responsible citizens”: BBC radio discussion looks at third-party reporting; “Long-overdue”: Cyclists rejoice at plan for traffic-free Cheddar Gorge + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog with Dan Alexander, your one-stop shop for all the news, reaction and more in the cycling world as we head towards the weekend

Is it “often safest” for cyclists to go through red lights? Cyclists’ reactions are split, but some call it a response to tailgating; Regent Street turns to Paris and Barcelona to curb car traffic; 2029 UCI road Worlds in Denmark? + more on the live blog

We made it! Bid goodbye to the longest January ever and say hello to February with your usual dosage of cycling news on the road.cc live blog, with your host Adwitiya this Thursday

Pro bike race cancelled thanks to Jeremy Clarkson-idolising farmers; Oops! Teammates take wrong turn and get tangled in police tape, but hold on for win; Camera cyclist slammed for reporting ambulance driver using phone in traffic + more on the live blog

As the endless, soulless drudgery of January finally draws to a close, Ryan Mallon’s back for some winter levity (and maybe a bit of cycling news) on the Wednesday live blog

Church considers safety works amid concerns cyclists could be impaled on railing spikes next to cycle path

The church previously had a planning application denied by the council who said the wall and railings, next to a popular shared-use path for local schools, have "historic" and "aesthetic" value and "no evidence of additional public benefit" was provided

Cycle lane + hi-vis = Driver ploughing into cyclist on roundabout (+ more social media victim blaming); Cyclists praise Deputy Lord Mayor for parking bike in ‘car’ space – but critics slam “wasted space”; Highway Code on GB News + more on the live blog

It’s the 108th Tuesday of January (and thankfully, the last), and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

“Concerning” road safety picture as motorists unsure of Highway Code changes to protect pedestrians and cyclists; Is a mid-ride wee actually littering?; Close pass advert turns into whataboutery; Moto madness at pro race + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is here for all your news, reaction and more this Monday

Chris Froome divides opinion with topic even MORE controversial than disc brakes — shows off his new “trendsetter” Crocs; Reaction to bike shops urging MPs for changes to Cycle to Work scheme + more on the live blog

That weekend freedom is almost close enough to touch, just one more day of procrastinating your week away on the road.cc live blog — Dan Alexander will have all your news, reaction and more this Friday

“Some drivers see safe cycling as a character flaw”: the fight for fewer close passes + the UK’s booming gravel scene

We're delving into new research on the subject of drivers who close pass cyclists with a road safety expert and dissecting the booming UK gravel scene in episode 69 of the road.cc Podcast

Police claims reporting on bad drivers is “making roads safer”, as CyclingMikey urges more cyclists to do it; Geraint Thomas asks Pogačar to “take it easy” at Giro and Tour; Are shoeys à la Daniel Ricciardo a thing in cycling now? + more on the live blog

Hold steady, the weekend’s almost here… Adwitiya takes the reins to the live blog this Thursday, bringing you all the cycling news you need

“Addiction to more obese cars” means cyclists “bullied off the road”, warns Cycling UK in call for govt action on manufacturers; How a carbon frame shouldn’t look; Bike lane blockage; Geraint Thomas to take on Giro/Tour double + more on the live blog

Catch all the news, reaction and more on the Wednesday live blog with Dan Alexander

E3 Saxo Classic apologises after being accused of homophobia in backlash to Wout van Aert cartoon

The cartoon, which joked about the LGBTQ community being "very enthusiastic" about Van Aert winning a cyclocross race with no saddle, caused outrage online and has since been deleted — a statement admitting that it was "misjudged"

Tadej?! When you’re cruising up a climb… and then Pogačar effortlessly flies past; All the gear and no idea; Noel Gallagher just glad to have his bike after ‘£20 million’ divorce; Road bikes for £120 as deep discounting continues + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for the Tuesday live blog, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today.

“Bizarre behaviour”: Motorist slammed for boasting about passing cyclists “as close as I could”; Mum cycling with child on “tricky” road clip divides opinion; Best race ever? Saddleless Van Aert wins Benidorm epic; Shaun Bike Ryder + more on the live blog

It’s fairly blustery, isn’t it? So, while you go and retrieve your wheelie bin from wherever it ended up last night, Ryan Mallon will be here to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the windy Monday live blog

“They just don’t make them like Mick Ives anymore”: Tributes pour in for British cycling legend who dies aged 84

The Coventry cyclist, a team manager, team founder and prolific racer who competed in almost every cycling discipline well into his 70s, passed away peacefully in his sleep according to friends close to the Ives family

Muc-Off “bike porn” advert attracts accusations of “inappropriate” and “oversexualised” content; “Behold, the UK’s largest bike retailer”: Customers unimpressed by Halfords’ bike racks; Plapp taps out due to horrific road rash + more on the live blog

Happy Friday everyone! One more live blog until the weekend, Dan Alexander is in the (still very chilly) hotseat for all your updates

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because a farmer has dumped hundreds of tonnes of sugar beet in it

A farmer later apologised for the beet blockage believed to weigh up to 700 tonnes and said they "certainly didn't go out of our way to cause havoc" but "it's kicked off big time"

Cyclist gets stick for riding on pavement, but bike lane is blocked by beer lorry; Rapper Gorilla Nems launches foul-mouthed bike lane tirade; Luke Plapp’s nasty road rash from Tour Down Under; Cycling legend Mick Ives dies aged 84 + more on the live blog

It’s another frosty edition of the Thursday live blog and Adwitiya is back in the hotseat... let’s get going in the wintry sun with all the latest talk from the cycling world

“Peak UK nonsense”: Disbelief from cyclists and walkers at “utterly bizarre” barriers and signage installed on popular route controversially closed by council; Pro cycling’s next noughties-born superstar? + more on the live blog

Wrap up warm and join us for the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander is in the (slightly chillier than usual) hotseat for all your midweek updates

“Culture of recklessness” has developed on roads, says minister – as cyclists slam government inaction; Are dockless hire bikes a “nuisance” in cities?; Could new driving eye test make cycling safer?; Remco and Wout to Bora rumours + more on the live blog

Snow is falling, the road racing season is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more wintery cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

“Obviously designed by a motorist”: New “Kerplunk-style” slalom barriers on cycle path divide opinion; Bizarre Wout van Aert/Tory party crossover; Cyclists blast party’s call for bus lane suspension; Footballers who ride Lime Bikes + more on the live blog

It’s a cold and frosty Monday, and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Joey Barton’s latest unhinged cycling-related social media rant tackles “road tax, insurance and MOT” for cyclists

The former footballer has ramped up his activity on social media since being sacked as manager of Bristol Rovers, regularly attacking broadcaster and pro-cycling voice Jeremy Vine