Miscellaneous

“He saved the race!”: Bizarre scenes as spectator leaps over race barriers to collect jumper seconds before bunch sprint; Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because it’s been turned into a New York ice cream truck stand + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s on live blog duty with all the latest from the world of cycling — news, views, a few dodgy takes, and maybe even a bit of bike racing

“What on earth did I just watch?” Cyclist gets “roasted” for bizarrely grabbing fence before crash – as riders suggest “not taking hands off bars next time”; Ineos slammed for no women’s team; Tour de France Femmes weight debate + more on the live blog

Four weeks of non-stop Tour de France racing may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’ll be any let-up for Ryan Mallon, who’s back with all the latest cycling news and views on a very windy Monday live blog

Police reunite Tour de France pro with bike stolen at Barcelona airport as he returned home

Magnus Cort gifted cops his race number after fast-acting police arrested two suspects and recovered the Dane's Ridley Noah Fast when it was stolen from an airport car park

“Why shouldn’t road safety be a human right?”: Cyclists welcome Canadian court ruling of controversial premier’s plan to rip out bike lanes as “unconstitutional” and in “violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms” + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya is spinning into the weekend in the big ring, bringing you one last live blog full of cycling news, views, reaction and Tour de France Femmes action

“Jesus, it’s like a horror movie”: Bike mechanic despairs at “one of the worst” worn tyres they’ve ever seen; 85km/h crash footage goes viral; The Tour de France Femmes hits the climbs + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of July (where's all that time gone?!), Dan Alexander back in the hot seat for this Thursday's round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling

Motorist urges “anti-car people” to “have a bit of consideration for drivers” – but baffled cyclists slam “entitlement” and say “nobody is coming for your cars!”; “He wants Demi in a gilded cage”: Tour rivals blast Vollering’s team + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is flying, Lorena Wiebes-style, into the middle of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and opinions on the live blog

“Not only hypocritical but politically motivated”: Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of being “comfortable honouring authoritarian regimes with well-documented human rights abuses”; No Tour-Vuelta double for Tadej Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back at the keyboard with all the latest cycling news, Tour de France Femmes updates, and whatever else the day decides to throw up

“A sad day for cycling”: Gutted fans bid adieu to ITV’s iconic Tour de France coverage and mourn “scandalous” loss of free-to-air cycling in UK due to “corporate greed”; Tadej Pogačar hints at retirement plans; Tour Femmes sprint + more on the live blog

It’s the day after the rainy, chaotic night before, and Ryan Mallon – feeling like he’s raced for three weeks around France – has hauled himself to the keyboard for the start of another week of non-stop cycling live blogging

“Appalling behaviour for a pro cyclist”: Thibaut Pinot joins fans in slamming Lenny Martinez’s “absurd” triple sticky bottle; “My body said enough”: Remco Evenepoel reveals he was racing with sinusitis during Tour de France + more on the live blog

As one Tour reaches its brutal Alpine crescendo, another is about to roll out tomorrow— join Adwitiya for the final mountain stage of the men’s race and the calm-before-the-storm build-up to the women’s on the Friday live blog

“This could have been the end of his Tour de France”: Photographer who caused Vingegaard to crash on Mont Ventoux banned for two days, but Visma-Lease a Bike boss says he should’ve been “suspended for the rest of the Tour” + more on the live blog

The Tour hits its highest point and ugliest gradients as Adwitiya braces for chaos on the Col de la Loze with all the news, build-up, and bad takes you need on the Thursday live blog

Cyclist apologises after angry van passenger lambasts him for “not using pavement”, holding up traffic, and “ruining my day” – but rider’s “be kind” message divides opinion; No more Red Bulls for Onley; Tour de France sprint chaos + more on the live blog

After hauling himself over the top of the Ventoux, Ryan Mallon’s ready for a nice, easy transition day packed with all the cycling news and views you could want on the Wednesday live blog

Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of “hypocrisy” after governing body hits out at Tour de France for granting access to controversial Belgian — despite lifetime doping ban

The UCI said that it’s looking into why Johan Bruyneel, who appeared as a guest on a Flemish cycling programme and was present at the start of stage 12, was accredited by the Tour organisers ASO

Mont Ventoux drama: Tadej Pogačar obliterates EPO-era record; Jonas Vingegaard crashes into photographer at finish line; Uno-X rider collapses, loses consciousness, and given oxygen; French secure first Tour de France stage of 2025 + more on the live blog

He may still be recovering from his cassoulet hangover, but after a week chasing the peloton around France, Ryan Mallon’s back in his comfort zone on the live blog – just in time for a day of pain and suffering on Mont Ventoux

“Did you not watch the coverage?”: Quinn Simmons says drafting behind race motorbikes helped Tim Wellens win Tour de France stage, but UAE Team Emirates rider hits back, “legs did the work, not the moto” + more on the live blog

The peloton kicks back for the final rest day — but there’s no lounging around here as Adwitiya’s heading into the third week of this Tour de France with news, rest day chat, and all the latest from the cycling world

“There must be a better way”: Cyclist shares clip of light staying red for nearly five minutes on Cycleway, but social media piles on other riders for jumping the signal; Tadej Pogačar almost breaks 30-years-old Hautacam record + more on the live blog

The peloton braces for a savage mountain time trial — and your live blogger braces for a gruelling day of internetting from a chair… Adwitiya’s back to round off the week with cycling news, views, and the usual Tour de France mayhem

“Are those the big worms from Tremors?!” Cyclists told to avoid “extremely dangerous €10 million-plus” bike lane with bizarre mini ramps; Tour de France disrupted by protester at finish; “Inexcusable” stage 11 road defects slammed + more on the live blog

Greetings from Toulouse! The road.cc live blog is at the Tour de France – and Ryan Mallon will be keeping you up to speed with the action and reaction direct from the finish of stage 11… along with all the usual non-racing too, of course

“Shifting with hopes and dreams”: Mechanic shares chainring horror (+ tri-bike brought in for “just a tune-up” with crumbling headtube); Philipsen “doesn’t blame” Coquard for Tour-ending crash; CyclingMikey hits out after fake news + more on the live blog

The Tour de France peloton hits the brakes for rest day number one — and University Challenge is back with a bike brakes bonus round last night — join Adwitiya for Tuesday’s live blog of cycling news, reaction, and whatever else stops by

Cycling proficiency “simple” solution to UK’s immigration crisis, claims right-wing commentator, who says all aspiring citizens should be made to take bike test; Tour de France finally hits the mountains on Bastille Day; Giro recap + more on the live blog

Get your Richard Virenque flag and Julian Alaphilippe beach towel ready – it’s Bastille Day at the Tour de France! And Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up to speed with all the Gallic goodness on the Monday live blog

“To serve and protect?” Group of cyclists “buzzed” by police car driver at 78mph in 40mph zone – as chief “pissed off” at officer’s overtake… and motorists complain about cyclists not riding single file; Tour de France hits the Mûr + more on the live blog

If you thought the Tour de France peloton was looking tired on the hills of Normandy yesterday, that’s nothing compared to Adwitiya and Ryan, as they pin on one last live blog number before the desperate sprint to the weekend…

Dom Joly spreads bizarre (and completely false) story claiming CyclingMikey has been banned from reporting phone-using drivers; “Froomey told him never to f*** with him or the team again”: Luke Rowe on Froome vs Nibali; TdF S6 + more on the live blog

Another sunny July live blog with the Tour de France rattling through its first week — it doesn't get much better than this, and Dan Alexander will be keeping you across all the action + bringing you all the news from the wider cycling world this Thursday

Security fears as Swedish PM’s home address leaked by bodyguards sharing cycling and running routes on Strava

Bodyguards shared information linked to Ulf Kristersson’s location, movement, and routes at least 35 times on the popular activity tracking and sharing app

“If cyclists jump red lights, it’s because of these things”: Ashley Neal says he “gets” why cyclists jump red lights as driving instructor ignored by sensors for two minutes on bike; Should Tour de France pros wear ice hockey gear? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of the Truth time at the Tour de France – and while Pog, Remco, and the rest are busy focusing on watts and aero tucks, Ryan Mallon will be seeking out the truth (and some internet bants) from around the cycling world on the Wednesday live blog

AI Bulls**t of the Day: Google (incorrectly) claims Jonas Vingegaard is out of Tour de France… based on last year’s crash report; Magnus Cort revives French hotel room reviews — as no toilet brush proves “catastrophic” for Van Aert + more on the live blog

Adwitiya’s back on the Tuesday blog — keeping tabs on cycling news, views, silly stuff, and of course, the mayhem and chaos of Tour de France

Best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals live blog: Shokz OpenMove headphones down to £55; 20 High5 gels just £9.49; Gorewear bibs for £46; a Nespresso machine for just £89; 45% off Muc-Off bike cleaner; Cateye 150 rear light just £16.49 + more

The dust has settled on Big Jeff's ridiculously ostentatious Venice wedding bash, which means he's had a bit of free time to sit down and draw up a list of great cycling products to discount for this Prime Day extravaganza

“That looked absolutely horrible”: Jasper Philipsen abandons Tour de France after heavy crash; “I didn’t realise how fast we go”: Cavendish’s first experience as Tour spectator; Fans “disgusted” with UAE Team Emirates’ AI helmet + more on the live blog

From Philipsen’s drag-strip opener to MvdP’s punchy sprint, the Tour’s started at full tilt… Adwitiya’s on hand to kick off the week with all the Tour de France chaos, plus everything else happening across the world of cycling

“Take the train and set an example”: Private jet brand ambassador Mathieu van der Poel gets blasted by cycling fans (with Taylor Swift references), but Dutch pro claims “this partnership isn’t about luxury, it’s about performance” + more on the live blog

Just one day to go before the biggest race of the year kicks off — Adwitiya is guiding you through the final countdown to the Grand Départ, plus all the usual Friday madness from across the cycling universe

“I’m f****d,” says cyclist who wore these shorts in the sun and came home looking like the Tour de France’s polka dot jersey; “Hold on mate, the cycle lane isn’t finished! It’s got to be open before you park on it”; Tour build-up + more on the live blog

Two days 'til the Tour! Join Dan Alexander for all the build-up as well as plenty else from the world of cycling this Thursday

“This kind of ‘journalism’ really really irks me”: Cyclists question “contemptible” BBC News e-bike segment full of “absolute rot”; Silca compares Muc-Off to WD40 in Insta spat; Final series of Netflix’s Tour de France show is live + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander continuing the countdown to the Tour de France! We'll have all the latest build-up, plus everything else going on in the world of cycling today

“Too much skin, not enough suit”: Cyclists shocked by time trialist wearing “very bdsm” see-through skinsuit and latex gloves — others more concerned with dangling sunnies and unshaven legs; Carry s*** Olympics + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s on the hotter than usual live blog hot seat with all the cycling news, views, reaction and more

“Behold my new invisibility cloak”: Cyclist knocked off on way to job teaching kids to cycle on the road baffled by how driver “apparently didn’t see me” — left “thinking it’s more the parents than kids who need lessons” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week of live blog action! A slightly sunburnt Dan Alexander is in the hotseat for Monday's blogging action, things more than a bit toasty out there for many of us today