Miscellaneous

“That’s why I’m never buying a Richard Mille watch”: Cycling fans baffled as Pogačar’s £250,000 watch leaves world champion with bloodied wrist; Driver: “Main purpose of roads isn’t safety”; Discovery+ spoils Paris-Roubaix result + more on the live blog

Well, that was quite the weekend of sport (between all the adverts, anyway). And Ryan Mallon’s back, exhausted from all that sitting in front of the TV, to keep you up to speed with the latest bone-rattling cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

“Look mum, I’m on TV!”: Rogue amateur cycling next to João Almeida at Itzulia Basque Country goes viral, as fans spark ‘I’m Spartacus’ moment; Barcelona manager “delighted to get away from football” to watch Paris-Roubaix + more on the live blog

One more day until Paris-Roubaix — Adwitiya’s here to keep you busy with the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

“Maybe I’ll hang it on the wall like a trophy”: Cyclist’s spectacularly worn chainring shocks riders and mechanics online… one suggesting it’s “genuinely the worst chainring that I’ve seen in my entire life” + more on the live blog

Only three sleeps 'til Roubaix! Dan Alexander will be continuing the countdown and rounding up all the other news, reaction, updates and silliness worth knowing from the world of cycling this Thursday

James May says driving a car doesn’t give you any “extra rights on the roads”, as he claims cycling in cities is “efficient and quick”, but driving is “very boring”

The former Top Gear host also said that people are “trying to control bicycles in the same way that they do motor traffic with endless lights”, and added that some of the cycling infrastructure can “get pedantic”

Jeremy Clarkson claims “ridiculously dangerous” roundabout is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” in dig at Jeremy Vine – but Cycling Mikey says former Top Gear host is “the child” + more on the live blog

The sun is still shining, the countdown to Pogi-Roubaix (sorry, Paris-Roubaix) is on, and a badly sunburnt Ryan Mallon is finally over his Ronde hangover and back for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Made in Chelsea, stolen in Clapham: Reality star related to King Charles has bike pinched despite using three locks worth £200; Pogačar and Žigart booed by tennis fans… for being late; No Paris-Roubaix chicane at Arenberg Forest + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and reactions

“Will the gaslighting of law-abiding cyclists never end?”: Jeremy Vine shares footage of “arrogant” van driver who objects to him “riding in the middle of the lane” (and debuts his first ‘AI-generated song’) + more on the live blog

With Flanders done and dusted, it can mean only one thing — it’s Paris-Roubaix week! Adwitiya’s on the live blog to kick off your week with a healthy dose of cycling news, views, and the usual nonsense

“Social media is the cancer of our society”: Tadej Pogačar says it’s not worth following news and it can “ruin your day”; Chris Froome backs TdF free-to-air campaign; Cyclists criticise ‘Caution School Ahead’ on bike lane + more on the live blog

We’re inching closer to De Ronde… Adwitiya’s on the live blog seat to keep you entertained with the latest cycling news and views, and some cobbled fun along the way too

Absolute belter or explosion at a paint factory? Lotto’s striking new kit divides opinion; “Rubber on rubber for that friction feel”: How NOT to fit brake pads; Tadej Pogačar blitzes iconic Paris-Roubaix Strava KOMs + more on the live blog

Another sunny live blog on the way, with Dan Alexander in the hot seat for all your cycling news, reaction, silliness, and more as we edge towards the weekend

“Sports broadcaster moans about people doing sport. You couldn’t make it up”: ESPN presenter slammed for filming group of cyclists while driving and claiming “these monsters must be stopped”; Eddy Merckx jersey sold for £16,000 + more on the live blog

It’s lovely and sunny, there’s bike racing in Flanders, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Wednesday live blog. What more could you possibly want?

“Can’t beat racing in Spain in August”: Geraint Thomas ‘confirms’ Vuelta as final race before retirement… and Pro Cycling Stats falls for it; Tom Pidcock to make Giro d’Italia debut in “fantastic opportunity”; April Fools roundup + more on the live blog

Five more sleeps to the Ronde… And to pass the time, Ryan Mallon will be here with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog – while remembering to check the calendar before reading anything on the internet

‘Taxpayers to fund bikes for refugees and pensioners’, Telegraph says in rant against “bizarre” bid to tackle active travel inequality – week after claiming Cycle to Work is for “rich cyclists”; Van der Poel vs fans on their phones + more on the live blog

It may only be Monday, but we’re already deep into Cycling Holy Week, spring has officially started, and Ryan Mallon’s determined to keep the classics party going on the Monday live blog

“Those cobbles are cushions for him”: Cyclists impressed by Van der Poel taking off vest while turning on cobbled climb; Cab driver turns left without indicating, almost hits Jeremy Vine… and laughs it off; No AI Wout van ‘Art’ + more on the live blog

One more day until the weekend... In the meantime, Adwitiya’s on live blog duty to bring you all the latest cycling news, views and opinions

“It’s really an eye opener that someone commutes on this”: Photo of fixie rider’s “absurd” commuter casually parked at bike rack amuses cyclists online; When a heart rate monitor captures the exact moment you realised you’ll crash + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another sunny Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for your updates, news, reaction and more as we creep towards the weekend

“Le Tour de C***s”: Cyclists accuse Scottish satirist of “spreading hate” with parody Tour de France Edinburgh Grand Départ poster, “making it more dangerous to ride a bike”; Pogačar Paris-Roubaix debut confirmed – is he “wise”? + more on the live blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Yes, that’s right, the Flemish classics season is finally upon us, and Ryan Mallon will be dreaming of frites, beer, and cobbles as he keeps you entertained on the Wednesday live blog

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“Is it April 1st already?”: Cyclists confused if £115 power meter that sits on your chain and “collects grease and dirt” is a “joke”, but some argue “if it works, it works”; Thomas hoping for “exciting and special” UK Grand Départ + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog with the latest cycling news, views and reaction

James May tells councils to stop being “t***s” and build more cycle lanes

Former Top Gear host calls "anti-cycling rage" in the Telegraph "nonsense" and thinks "the best thing you could do with the driving test is make a part of it on a bicycle"

“But we’re the entitled snowflakes”: Cyclists baffled as right-wing group calls for Elon Musk DOGE-style clampdown on “unethical” cycling and walking charity and its “taxpayer-funded, deeply undemocratic restrictions on motorists” + more on the live blog

He may have just about recovered from Milan-Sanremo on Saturday, but Ryan Mallon’s back for some more blistering, long-range cycling news and enthralling, action-packed opinions on the Monday live blog

“Really gotta hand it to them”: Bizarro “hands-on” saddle fetches £30 (plus £77 shipping) on eBay, but cyclist says “this looks much more comfortable than the dildo I’ve been riding on”; Van der Poel says “I’m lucky with my genes” + more on the live blog

T-Minus One day to the first monument of 2025… Adwitiya is back on the live blog with all the cycling news and pre-Milan-Sanremo updates

“We have to buy this… for science”: Cyclists in awe (and a bit scared) of £80 “handmade” auction bike found online that “the longer you look the weirder it gets”, including bizarre “knee destroyer” cranks; TDF in UK reaction + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog everybody, Dan Alexander has wrestled the blog keyboard (we only have one, you see) off Ryan and will be bringing you all your updates on this very sunny Thursday

“Why is everyone being so mean?” Mark Cavendish trolled for “dead slow” Paris Half Marathon time – but fans hit back at “armchair warriors throwing shade”; “Dirty-looking” bike lane bollards slammed; Gilbert v Vingegaard; WVA tiles + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the countdown to Milan-Sanremo is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with enough midweek cycling news and views to keep even Mads Pedersen busy before his inevitable attack on the Poggio

“It’s like Manchester United”: Sir Bradley Wiggins takes shot at Ineos celebrating Paris-Nice stage win “as if they were a French team”; “You are spitting up a lot of blood”: Aussie rider reveals gruesome details of surgery + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the gradually warming live blog seat with all the latest cycling news, views and more

“People on bikes are really just pedestrians”: Cyclists say James May “gets it” as ex-Top Gear host slams “extremist” cycling traffic lights; Peter Sagan goes topless as Ken in Barbie cha-cha; Sarra Hoy: “Illness won’t define us” + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! And to celebrate, your resident Irish live blogger Ryan has kindly given up his day off to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views. And the occasional Sean Kelly tribute, of course

“Keeping it clean looks like a nightmare”: Puzzled cyclists want explanation over mysterious new wheels with hollowed out rims; CyclingMikey “anticipated bad driving” to avoid collision with driver turning across cycle lane + more on the live blog

We’re almost there! Adwitiya’s itching for a sunny ride this weekend, but until then, he’ll be bringing you all the cycling news, views, reaction and more

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because someone has parked a van… and opened a table saw workshop; Vingegaard couldn’t use left brake after Paris-Nice crash, as two-time Tour de France winner faces potential broken hand + more on the live blog

Just like Jonas Vingegaard trying to stay warm on the bike, Adwitiya’s trying to do the same on the live blog seat — while also bringing you the latest cycling news, reaction, and the general chit-chat

Traffic Watch account claims “road restrictions squeezing lifeblood out of London” – but cyclists say “it’s not cycle lanes or LTNs… it’s too many cars”; Tommy Voeckler clocks super-fast 1:13.21 half-marathon – while gurning for TV + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the GC action is set to kick off at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, and Ryan Mallon’s facing his own uphill battle: keeping you all up to speed with the latest cycling news and views on the midweek live blog

Trigger Happy’s Angry Cyclist is back: Local newspaper covers “fed-up” cyclist screaming “elephants” at pedestrians crossing a cycle lane… but it’s Dom Joly’s TikTok audio; Could TotalEnergies sponsor Ineos Grenadiers? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is back as your live blog host with your daily dose of cycling news, views, reaction and more

“Cycling needs to realise scale of its safety problem”: Jonas Vingegaard won’t let his children race because cycling is “just too dangerous”, says “too many riders race like they don’t have brakes”; No Paris-Roubaix for Pogačar? + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, birds are chirping in the trees, and Paris-Nice is underway – spring is well and truly here. Oh, and Ryan and Adwitiya are back from their weekend rides to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news on the Monday live blog, too

“Oh no, not this again”: Fans accuse Flemish media of celebrating International Women’s Day by referring to Urška Žigart as “fiancée of Tadej Pogačar”; Sir Jason Kenny to run London Marathon; Deceuninck says goodbye to pro peloton + more on the live blog

One more day until the weekend… and Strade Bianche! Adwitiya’s on live blog duty with all the cycling news and views