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Clip-in carnage: Tricky transition troubles triathletes; New year, same bad driving caught on camera by Jeremy Vine (+ cop defends not using ‘murder strip’); Aero wizard Dan Bigham joins Ineos; Marvellous memes + more on the live blog

Happy New Year! It's the first live blog of 2022 and Dan Alexander is here for your Tuesday updates

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“Cycling is inherently safe; driving is dangerous”; Oxford and Cambridge top bike theft rankings; Highway Code changes; comeback kids (and elder statesmen); ‘cross carpets + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday (or Alex Ferguson’s Birthday Eve), and Ryan Mallon is here to guide you through what’s left of the soulless drudgery that was 2021… What, too upbeat?

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Backlash over Royal Parks ‘Velodrome’ tweet; Daily Mail gets weird over Harrison Ford; UCI-rejected kit for sale; Contrasting fortunes for cyclo-cross stars; Fabio rides far; 100-year-old cycles length of Britain + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (though who can really tell for sure?) and Ryan Mallon is here for his first stint in the live blog hotseat to guide you through the post-Christmas malaise…

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Movistar pro drafts speedy food delivery rider smashing it in sandals; Who heard this over Christmas dinner?; Mud, Glorious Mud! All the best of festive cyclo-cross; Cycle lane gift; Richie Porte targets “dream” farewell at Giro + more on the live blog

We've got a cheeky post-Christmas live blog for you today...Dan Alexander is here, still recovering from the past few days' overindulgence. First task: work out what day it is...

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All I want for Christmas is this beautiful bike lane; WorldTour pro handed four-year doping ban; Qhubeka-NextHash ends sponsorship hunt — team set to fold; ‘But cyclists’ Xmas special; Only two sleeps until WVA v MVDP v Pidcock + more on the live blog

Welcome to the infamous Christmas Eve live blog...Dan Alexander will be typing up some stories before slowly sinking into a beer, mince pie and mulled wine-induced slump as the day goes on...

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What does it take to ride 100 miles out of the saddle? Plus what the road.cc team wants to see in 2022 on episode 14 of the road.cc Podcast

In the last pod before Christmas, we speak to Chad Tavernia about his crazy record-breaking saddleless century rides and look forward to 2022

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Ask a stupid question… Cyclist’s amusing edit to homemade sign; Could you keep up? Yet more drivers struggle with Highway Code changes; Training with MVP; More considerate drivers? Just tow a coffin-like box; Festive skivehundred + more on the live blog

It's Christmas Eve Eve and Dan Alexander is on hand for your morning dose of live blog action before Jack Sexty returns to the hot seat this afternoon

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McDonald’s exercise bikes customers can ride while eating confirmed as real – but they’re not for the reason everyone assumes

TikTok video of woman pedalling as she munched a burger has gone viral in recent days – and they are an actual thing, says Snopes.com

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Is it fair enough to slap a close pass driver’s car?; Reaction to Government dismissing Mr Loophole petition; Relive Cav equalling Merckx’s record; CyclingMikey goes international; Sunrise scenes; But cyclists; Route-planning app + more on the live blog

The shortest day has been and gone, summer starts here...Dan Alexander is the man behind the keyboard for Wednesday's live blog

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“If only there were a way of combining cycling with transport”: Peloton coaches drive Mazda electric cars…to “support their active lifestyle”; Wout van Aert Cervélo auction reaches £11k; Cycle lane delivery; Infra made permanent + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for your second live blog of the week, taking you one day closer to the weekend (anybody got any plans? Heard it's just a quiet one this week)

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Man charged over robbery at Mark Cavendish’s family home; Do you weigh your bike like this?; G signs Ineos contract extension; Exercise bike seats spotted at McDonald’s; Cycling Santa; Cracked collarbone Christmas; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Happy Christmas (week)... kicking things off this morning is Dan Alexander before Jack Sexty makes a return to the blog this afternoon

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Bike lane cyclo-cross training or proof active travel is stuck in the mud?; Jeremy Vine & MGIF taxi driver; Going for a run? Remember you helmet; 10/10 new cycle lane; Vuelta route; Bollard brilliance; Pro rider retirement + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend with the final live blog of the week

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Bizarre attack on cyclist by shirtless man wielding metal pipe; Phil Gaimon almost hit by speeding drivers overtaking on blind bend; Rate that infra…where is UK’s best (+ worst); Local paper fun; Nico Roche goes dancing + more on the live blog

This is your official 10 days 'til Christmas warning (so 9 days until you have to start thinking about those presents) ...distracting himself from that, Dan Alexander is here for your Thursday live blog

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Active travel campaigner leaves Twitter after abuse & threats; Cav content; TDF behind the scenes; But cyclists; New pro kit: Movistar go dark; Virtual Everesting; Pog to ride Flanders; Dashboard gunsight; Hairpin porn; Bye Bailey + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be providing the updates for your middle of the week live blog

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Jeremy Vine’s air horn blasts apology from impatient driver; Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour jersey auction hits $3.5k; Who needs tyre levers?; GBDURO & Cape Epic films; Van der Poel’s niggly knee; Fancy riding a century this weekend? + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

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“He’s alive”: Peloton’s comeback ad after Sex & The City death scene goes viral; Fury at lack of Cav on SPOTY shortlist; talkRADIO presenter continues anti-cycle lane crusade; cyclo-cross craziness; Tree by bike + more on the live blog

It's a new week and Dan Alexander will be kicking things off with Monday's first live blog of the week

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“Counter-productive war on cyclists”: Anger over police enforcing ‘no cycling’ signs; Good news: VAT on bikes cut…Bad news: in the EU; Alt Tour jersey on Ebay; World champ’s Specialized (+2022 route revealed); Cyclo-cross skills + 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

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Don’t buy me this! Crap cycling Christmas gifts + working for Team Sky on episode 13 of the road.cc Podcast

We're bringing you Vecchio Jo's annual round-up of what not to buy cyclists in podcast form, chat to Team Sky's former press officer and give away some swag to celebrate hitting 10k downloads

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Bike lane van driver gets ‘you park like a c***’ sticker; Merckx: Cav not GOAT sprinter; 12% of Brits want a bike for Christmas; Lizzie Deignan’s new kit day; Esports World Championships; Cargo bike Christmas tree delivery + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander welcomes you to the best party in town...the Thursday live blog...(just don't joke about it or you'll be resigning on your doorstep by teatime)

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MGIF driver ignores blue flashing lights police car; Jeremy Vine correctly predicts congestion figures were “completely garbagified” for anti-cycle lane headlines; Ned’s nose wasn’t at No10 party; Specialized shower; Cav’s TDF + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for your Wednesday live blog party...I mean, not a party...there was never a party...

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“Paint is not infrastructure”: What’s the point of unsegregated cycle lanes?; Star Trek: Retired US track cyclist becomes a NASA astronaut; Cav contract confirmed (+TDF doc); Mandatory helmet at TTs reaction; How to wrap a bike + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is here for your second live blog of the week

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Cyclist’s wonderfully petty karma for driver parked in bike lane; Mr Loophole’s back…with a “comic film” about cycling (nobody’s laughing); Teflon Tom Pidcock (+ Van Aert’s Geordie cousin); DnB on the Bike; Cargo bike orchestra + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! We've another packed week of live blog action, starting with Dan Alexander in the hot seat

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Just Eat cyclist spotted riding along M5 hard shoulder

West Midlands Police said it will be "carrying out enquiries" after seeing the footage of the cyclist riding metres away from 70mph traffic

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Mr Loophole doubles down on two abreast rant (+ Jeremy Vine gets involved); More Surrey cops zingers; Valtteri Bottas: I’m getting more podiums in cycling than F1; Van der Poel eyes green jersey; LTN news; But cyclists + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! That's another week in the books...Dan Alexander is here for your final live blog of the week

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Mr Loophole fury at perfectly legal two abreast cyclists “riding with impunity” (+ Surrey traffic cops aren’t impressed); Cattle grid conundrum; Van Aert hopes to make peace with Remco; Josh Quigley set for round the world finale + more on the live blog

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

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Delicious irony of bike lane blocked by…traffic warden; No Oscars here: Mathieu van der Poel stars in cringeworthy window shopping video; Josh Quigley to complete round the world cycle; Lefevere learns diplomacy; New e-cargo hire + more on the live blog

We're getting dangerously close to that time of year...anyway, pinch punch first day of the month and all that...Dan Alexander is here for Wednesday's live blog

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Groin-BREAKING NEWS: Cyclist painfully photobombs live TV report by smashing groin into his bike; Covid restrictions cancel cyclo-cross WC round; Tom Pidcock world tour; Mini Vans bikes; Loads of new kit + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for your Tuesday round-up of all things cycling

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Impatient driver hits cyclist after rushing overtake…but it’s not his fault (apparently); Doull’s ink-redible tattoo mishap; What’s Cav scared of?; You shall not pass!; Alaphilippe’s sweaty pain cave; Cyclocross VAR; Cool new app + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week and Dan Alexander is here your Monday live blog

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Cyber Monday live blog: 50% off Altura gloves, EVEN CHEAPER Garmin Rallys, smart trainer savings, 50% off Oakleys, BEER + more

It's cyber Monday, which means the huge cycling deals are still coming thick and fast! Find the best cycling bargains from around the web right here

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YouTube ranter rips into cyclists during bizarre cancel bike lanes video; Reaction to TfL road safety shocker; Dan Bigham “seven watts” off Hour Record; DnB by bike: Cop edition; BMX skills; Not Black Friday; But cyclists + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Dan Alexander is here for your final live blog of the week before we all ride off into the weekend

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