Miscellaneous

Dan Walker gets back on his bike – and is berated for not wearing hi-vis; “Surprised he knows how to turn right”: Ed Clancy tests Salford’s magic cycling roundabout; Is British road racing “likely to die out”?; eBay bike disasters + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog… and a clearly energised Ryan Mallon is back at the keyboard to bring you Tuesday’s roundup of the latest cycling news and views

Cycling infra vs the peloton, part two: Bike rack derails Sam Bennett’s Sanremo chances; That Van der Poel attack – and those sofa memes; Cyclocross takeover at the monuments; “There is never a Plan B for cycling” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a weekend spent watching every sport under the sun and booking a cycling trip to the Isle of Man, Ryan Mallon’s back in the hot seat for the first live blog of the week

Councillors call in the cops to “assist” with cyclists ignoring dismount signs; Not Near Miss of the Day: “A most excellent overtake”; Dave Brailsford arrives at Old Trafford for Man United takeover talks; Who’ll win San Remo? + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick's Day! Come sit around the live blog fire with Dan Alexander and enjoy a pint of Guinness and a scroll through the day's best cycling action

“The man who never misses has officially missed”: Adrian Chiles claims expensive cargo bikes are a “new kind of class politics”; Foul-mouthed rant at cyclist not using cycle lane… but public sticks up for rider + more on the live blog

Only two sleeps until San Remo... unfortunately Pidcock missing out with a concussion wasn't a bad dream. Dan Alexander will have all the rest of your updates from the cycling world this Thursday

Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes? Because it’s a car park; Government shuts down latest mandatory helmet question; Toughest job in pro cycling commentary; Police horse rider catches phone-using driver; Strike day, bike day + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday on the live blog... Dan Alexander is back in the hot seat for this one

Remco Evenepoel destroys Mount Teide Strava KOM; Should employers allow cyclists flexitime for a quieter (and safer) commute?; Endura’s new CAT scan helmet divides opinion; Kristen Faulkner stripped of Strade Bianche third place + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s still cold, and there’s no racing on TV. But at least Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. That’s something, right?

“According to cyclists, cyclists don’t jump red lights”: Ashley Neal’s ‘straw man’ red lights claim blasted; “Bike fetish leads to traffic misconduct” says psychologist; Anti-cycling ‘comedy’; From Busby Babes to Brailsford’s Boys? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat, ready to relentlessly attack the week like Tadej Pogačar attacks his rivals. Or maybe not…

Jim Ratcliffe wants Dave Brailsford to overhaul Manchester United — billionaire behind Ineos sporting empire remains confident of successful bid

According to reports, the former British Cycling and Ineos Grenadiers boss would be prominent in Ratcliffe's potential takeover at Old Trafford

Zwift makes fresh wave of redundancies with 15 per cent of workers laid off

A further 80 jobs go at online training platform, 10 months after 150 jobs were cut

“Unusual for a cyclist”: Pedestrian aims dig at Jeremy Vine – just as motorist drives onto zebra crossing; Race official drives into Giulio Ciccone during post-race interview; Paint is not protection, pro cycling style + more on the live blog

It’s Friday (thank goodness) and Ryan Mallon’s back for the last action-packed live blog of the week – when he’s not looking out at the snow…

Are petrolheads and cyclists really all that different? JayEmm on the road.cc Podcast + women’s racing discussed

Time for something completely different on this bumper-length episode of the road.cc Podcast, as the world of cars and bikes collide (definitely not literally)

‘Kid needs to hold his line better – that’s a clear DQ’: Fans point out “outrageous” sprint deviation at Paris-Nice… from Romain Bardet’s child; “Don’t brake” for cyclists, says Mike Graham; Ganna vs Echelons; Roglič’s hairy legs + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Côte d'Azur- I mean the weekend is in sight, and Ryan Mallon’s back for more cycling-based shenanigans on the live blog

“Have I become what they call a meme?”: Jeremy Vine cycling videos look like… Mad Max Fury Road (apparently); “Peak UK cycling infrastructure”: A cycle route only Tom Pidcock could enjoy; Cycling in the snow + more on the live blog

The snow's back... stay warm inside instead and enjoy the road.cc live blog with Dan Alexander this Wednesday

Helmets don’t prevent concussion, warns British Cycling; “Forget the conspiracy theories”: Most Brits support 15-minute cities; Lotto Dstny complains over blurry finish photo; Driver takes up bike hangar space – by crashing into it + more on the live blog

Spring, what spring? It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here, wrapped up and ready for a chilly edition of the live blog

CyclingMikey wishes Ashley Neal would “leave me alone” as YouTube driving instructor uploads another video criticising his approach

In his latest "Ashley's Analysis" video the footballer-turned-driving instructor questioned Mikey's riding around pedestrians, arguing it is "concerning" if his followers copy

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“I kinda think I won”: Caleb Ewan rues another dubious (and grainy) photo finish defeat; Pidcock’s masterpiece; Newly installed ‘murder strip’ blasted by Dublin cyclists; James May: e-bikes are world-changing; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, Paris-Nice is on, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog. Just don’t mention the football…

Matej Mohorič spotted using dropper post during Strade Bianche recon; Dan Walker hits back at Piers Morgan for accusing him of “milking” collision injuries; Fans divided over AG2R Citroën’s denim; Jeremy Vine vs Lamborghini + more on the live blog

It's Friday, the days are getting longer and it's one day until Strade Bianche... what more could you want? Dan Alexander on the live blog? Okay fair enough, maybe not that...

Jeremy Vine collision “caused by a cyclist going through a red light”; Colnago’s new bike is a hymn, a quest and a work of art (apparently); Would you let an eight-year-old cycle here?; Bike shop owner’s £15,000 “kick in the teeth” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Brazilian cyclist conquers brutal 38% ‘wall’; Belgian pro takes breakthrough win – and promptly dislocates shoulder celebrating; “Promises don’t save lives”: Family of killed cyclist sue NYC; Vuelta Femenina route finally announced + more on the live blog

March is here, the mudguards are starting to come off, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Trek-Segafredo pro fined for shooting and killing cat belonging to San Marino’s former head of state

The Italian rider, who finished 7th on GC at last week's UAE Tour, has been fined €4,000 and suspended without pay for 20 days by his team

‘Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lanes?’ International edition; Primož Roglič, an advertiser’s dream; Cyclist uses clever car overlay to highlight poor driving; Psychopath to Inverness sign mystery; Van Aert to miss Strade Bianche + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, February is drawing to a close, and Ryan Mallon’s back at the keyboard, trying to remember what this live blog thing is all about…

Matej Mohorič’s Garmin stolen after Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne, tells thief to keep device… just “please send today’s file over”; Nick Ferrari and LBC talk cyclists; Behind the scenes of Pidcock’s flying descent; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

We're back for another week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for Monday's opener

Why is the 15-minute city attracting so many conspiracy theories? Plus access for disabled cyclists in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Carlton Reid joins us to discuss the opposition to making where we live more liveable, while Kate Ball of Wheels for Wellbeing outlines the barriers disabled cyclists face

Good Morning Britain asks should cyclists have to wear a “hi-vis uniform” to ride a bike? (+ Mr Loophole makes the case for mandatory helmets); Danny MacAskill doing Danny MacAskill things; But cyclists; One day ’til the Classics + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, Dan Alexander will be bringing it home with your final live blog of the week

Cyclist uses town’s “best bike route”… that takes four minutes to cross a road; Tom Pidcock “blown away” by reaction to descending footage; Chris Froome on the attack at Tour du Rwanda; Glasgow world champs tickets on sale now + more on the live blog

No shortage of live blog posts in the road.cc supermarket, Dan Alexander is on duty with his trolley...

Don’t try this at home! Tom Pidcock shows off his mind-blowing descending skills; Video emerges of Dan Walker being hit by driver, but MailOnline claims “rear wheel caught car’s front wing”; Who’s the best descender in pro cycling? + 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

Weirdest time trial helmet ever? Uno-X’s new Star Wars bee lid divides opinion; “Motorists want our parking spots back!” Angry drivers deflate hire bike tyres and tell cyclists to “buy a car”; Luke Plapp’s sweary post-race debrief + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon, in between counting down the hours until Opening Weekend, is here with more cycling updates on the live blog

Police accused of “victim blaming” for advice to cyclists after two riders injured by drivers

"Both involved vehicles colliding with cyclists," the force revealed before telling riders to "be aware" of surroundings and "expect to wait"

Tom Pidcock showcases “absolutely mint” cyclocross skills – on time trial bike… and then suffers near miss with motorist on roundabout just after finish line; Conspiracy theorists target 15-minute city; Bernal’s micro-training + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back, after a weekend spent watching 178 bike races (and the occasional football match), to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Cyclist channels inner artist to create Strava map self-portrait… that draws Peter Griffin comparisons

Taking inspiration from van Gogh (or maybe Anthony Hoyte), a cyclist has etched his face on London’s map. You decide if it looks like Peter from Family Guy or just a plain round potato!