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Cyclists warned about ‘dooring’ drivers – while staging protest calling for protected bike lanes; Harry Styles cycling in one direction; Pro cyclists in civvies; Tour of Turkey monster climb; 47-year-old ex-doper wins stage race + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog, as we all prepare to gawp at today’s monstrous Tour of Turkey climb

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Best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals live blog, day 2: Huge Altura deals including bib shorts for £24; £40 GPS computers; Big Garmin watch offers; Massive Draper tool deals; Saris Fluid2 trainer just £74.64; £30 CatEye light set, POC + Giro helmets + more

Here we go again... your one-stop shop for all the biggest Amazon Prime Day savings to be had on cycling products worth having *We may earn affiliate commission from this page*

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Confusion as driver blames 20mph zone for preventing her overtaking cyclists… despite them riding at the speed limit; Huge Drum & Bass On The Bike crowd; Thibaut Pinot retirement party; Anyone for cycling limbo?; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Welcome to the start of a new week on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander getting things kicked off for you this Monday

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“This is supposed to be 2023, not 1823”: Cyclists slam Aldi for opening a new store with no bike parking; Primož Roglič joins Bora-Hansgrohe; Almost 20 cars line up on the cycling lane near Richmond Park during school hours + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya is here to bring you all the latest cycling news for the final road.cc live blog before the last Monument of 2023

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Tadej Pogačar unleashes Strava KOM revenge hunt after noticing Lombardia 2021 win was flagged; A humdinger to add to the puzzling cycle lane collection; How to train like a Tour de France champ — step one, get a dog; LTN vandalism + more on the live blog

Two days to the weekend, Dan Alexander will be kicking off the countdown with Thursday's live blog

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“We are not a nation of motorists”: Led By Donkeys projects moving 20mph speed limit video onto Houses of Parliament, after PM’s pledge to end “war” against drivers; Hi-vis victim-blaming; When you win a race without noticing + more on the live blog

Whisper it quietly... the site might be working normally again! Dan Alexander is on duty for a celebratory live blog this Wednesday

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road.cc Podcast episode 61: We discuss Shimano’s snapping cranksets and go big on bearings

We're dissecting THAT Shimano recall (or inspection program if you're from our neck of the woods) and bringing you some hardcore bearings chat in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

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Cyclists causing “anxiety and fear” by “banging and throwing water” on cars in park, police say; Sarah Storey and Ed Clancy blast Rishi Sunak’s Plan for Drivers; Tory minister brands 15-minute cities “an infringement on liberties” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon, feeling very smug after the Mike Burrows round on last night’s University Challenge, is back with your latest dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

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*It’s fixed!* road.cc website issues — an apology and some updates

road.cc and its sister sites have been a bit under the weather recently, but we should be back in business now!

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“At least they put their indicators on”: Motorist pulls out right in front of bunch during pro race; “Hero” cyclist blocks queue-cutting drivers using ‘protected’ cycle lane; Unclipped De Lie wins stunning sprint with with one leg + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and Ryan Mallon is back in the hot seat for another week (and month) of cycling news and views – and hopefully no more bad gateways – on the live blog

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“At least my gym work is paying off”: Hill climber launches huge effort… snaps frame; Cycling silly season continues: Roglič transfer, Jumbo merger rumble on (+ Amazon sponsorship reports) + more on the live blog

Let's all keep our fingers crossed for a normal Friday of live blog action (and no need for bad gateway memes in the comments section), Dan Alexander is here for your round-up of all the cycling action in the world today...

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“Build it and they’ll come”: Cyclists outnumber cars two to one on Cycleway C9; Manchester United, Tadej Pogačar or Primož Roglič? Ineos reportedly in talks to sign both; David Beckham and Ronaldo compete in pro cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and with the weekend in almost sprinting range, jump aboard on another edition of the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya, bringing all the latest cycling news to you

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“Knocks are not to be trifled with”: Doctor warns cyclists of concussion danger after Stefan Küng horror crash; How much could you save by switching from car to bike?; A good ketchup-related day for MvdP; Amusing 20mph chat + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to another road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is in the saddle for Wednesday's offering

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Comedy film about cyclist who never removes helmet falls well short of crowdfunding goal… but they’re going to make it anyway

Because who doesn't need to see a live action comedy feature film "about a guy who never removes his bike helmet and attempts to win a disco dance contest"?

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Spectator accused of “deliberately confusing drivers to encourage hate towards cyclists” with yet another bizarre ‘I’m a cyclist, but…’ Highway Code column; “Remco hates Jumbo”: Geraint Thomas questions ‘Soudal-Visma’ merger rumour + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back for another rainy, windy, and hopefully entertaining edition of the live blog

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Chris Froome posts Bentley ASMR parody bike video – and even touches his disc brake rotor; Cycling Mikey recognised by person on other end of driver’s phone call; Fans react to Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quick-Step merger rumours + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon is back in the (hopefully working) live blog hot seat, hoping to kick start your week with all the latest cycling news, views, and weird videos

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Raised pedestrian crossing installed on bike lane to “slow fast-moving cyclists” – but not on adjacent “deadly” road; How not to run a bike race: Italian pro stage race cancelled just hours before start – by Zoom; Car Free Day + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, finally, and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with more cycling news, views, and no internet problems (fingers crossed) on the live blog

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“There’s nothing inspiring or bada** about this”: Former pro cyclist urges riders to “respect their brains” after Stefan Küng’s crash; Mountain bikers run into “nice man” King Charles on Scottish trail; Welsh 20mph petition scandal + more on the live blog

The sun’s out but it feels like the winter sunshine already, bear with Adwitiya on the live blog as he tries to figure out how to get the heating on

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“One more reason why everybody should be retested every five years”: Cyclists react to latest survey showing many drivers unaware of Highway Code rules; Castelli invents the ‘jack-sey’… to everyone’s amusement; Peloton’s playlist + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

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Tadej Pogačar prepares for Il Lombardia with 190km, 31.7kph “coffee ride”; “Call it something cool like ‘rush hour’”: Motorist ridiculed after calling for “slow drive protest” against cyclists; 17-year-old British star turns pro + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back to guide you through another day of cycling news and (mostly) sensible views on the live blog

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“Transfer your pulsing rage directly onto cyclists,” urges bizarre anti-cycling column; Fans celebrate as ‘nice guy’ Sepp Kuss wins Vuelta; Wacky conspiracy theories abound as Wales introduces 20mph speed limit; Thriller in Madrid + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and the Vuelta may be over, but Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the live blog week with all the optimism of someone following an early Remco Evenepoel attack

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“No one cares if you’ve won three, four, five Vueltas”: Geraint Thomas weighs in on Jumbo-Visma leadership debate; “Always been there”: CyclingMikey rubbishes claim that camera cyclists cause more hatred + more on the live blog

One more stage — sorry, I've been watching too much cycling — one more day until the weekend, Dan Alexander on live blog duty for your Friday round-up of everything going on in the cycling world

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The Campag Kid on building retro masterpieces, trickle-down tech, and getting hit by a car you helped design on the road.cc Podcast

On episode 60 of the podcast, we chat to the internet’s favourite drillium enthusiast about his “alter ego”, spending 18 months sourcing a chain, and why a steel bike with rim brakes is really all you need…

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Not Near Miss of the Day: How to safely overtake cyclists… while driving a tank; “It was about protecting Sepp”: End of Jumbo-Visma civil war as Vingegaard and Roglič work for Kuss (+ Remco wins); Huge sinkhole swallows bike lane + more on the live blog

Another day, another Vuelta mountain stage... join Dan Alexander on the Thursday live blog for all of that, plus everything else that's going on in the cycling world today

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Homemade sign warns cyclists to “slow down for NHS sake” through village – “not racetrack”; “Concentrate on your cycling!” Police officer scolds ‘rubbernecking’ cyclist, while attending beached car; Jumbo-Visma Vuelta civil war? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s Angliru day at the Vuelta, and Ryan Mallon is here, popcorn at the ready, to keep you updated on the live blog

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Holiday firm tells Lake District visitors to ditch the car for a bike – and to stop speeding; “Jumbo-Visma have moved the game on”: Geraint Thomas on Ineos “transition period”; Jumbo-Visma pro seriously injured after crashing car + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and, after a lengthy (some might say welcome) break from the live blog, Ryan Mallon is back in the hot seat with all the latest cycling news and views. If he can remember how it all works…

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“Maybe it’s not the perfect pro image but f*** it”: Luke Rowe enjoys beer with his brother while riding the Tour of Britain; “You shall not pass”: Cyclist stops escaping cows with bare hands; Evenepoel coffee masterclass at Vuelta + more on the live blog

After a weekend of enjoying cycling in the sun, Adwitiya is back on the live blog hot seat for a new week of the latest cycling news from around the world

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“Stop this”: Jeremy Vine appeals to motorists over manoeuvre “making it dangerous to use a bicycle”; Cross your fingers for no stomach issue DNFs — Tour of Britain pros cool off in the sea; How many watts to keep up with Van Aert? + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here so top up that sun cream and prepare for an early start if you want to get out on the bike this weekend... alternatively, join Dan Alexander and the live blog from the comfort of a cold, dark room

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“Drivers will weaponise hatred and take it out on cyclists”: CyclingMikey blasts police on Jeremy Vine show for misinformation about “speed-limits”; Jumbo Visma not “put under pressure” at Tour of Britain; La Pietà at Vuelta + more on the live blog

Is it summer? Is it autumn? Who knows anymore, but either way it’s a good weather to be reading this live blog! Join Adwitiya this Thursday for all the latest cycling news and of course, the usual complaining too

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“Organising cycle races in the UK is harder than ever before”: Tour of Britain hits back at critics calling race “dull”; Jake Paul seen in Jumbo-Visma kit aboard a Cervélo… no, really; ‘Speeding cyclists’ talk reaches day three + more on the live blog

In between regular intervals of melting in the September sun and watching multiple bike races, Dan Alexander will be putting together Wednesday's live blog updates

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