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“When Wiggle launches an 80% off sale, we can’t compete”: British cycling brand highlights knock-on effect of retailer’s demise; Bonkers crash on Paris-Roubaix cobbles; Cavendish’s Tour de France shot in disarray due to illness + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back, pedalling through a monster gear towards the weekend, with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the road.cc live blog

“Say goodbye to sunglasses in road races”: Cycling world reacts to Alberto Bettiol’s ultra-aero solo victory in TT helmet with visor; Van Aert’s monstrous training ride; Does your bike have a bottom bracket garden? + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the Wednesday live blog with Dan Alexander, your one-stop shop for all the cycling news, reaction and more

“How is this even a question?” Cyclists slam “who’s in the right” poll after rider struck by corner-cutting driver; Red light hypocrisy as lorry driver speeds through junction; LTN congestion claims blasted; Pog on the Poggio + more on the live blog

Is it Milan-Sanremo time yet? No, apparently it’s still just Tuesday, so join Ryan Mallon as he counts down the hours to Pogačar’s attack on the Poggio on the live blog

Cyclist who survived cougar attack had face trapped in cat’s bite for 15 minutes before other riders used bike to pin animal down

More than $70,000 has been raised for Keri McCorkle who was cycling with friends in Washington state when two animals began following the group, one of them latching onto her face

The King versus Strava KOMs: Sean Kelly admonishes focus on Strava times, says he doesn’t “really take any interest in them”; Are cycle circuits the “only option” to save British bike racing? Fancy a job as a postie on Alpe d’Huez? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon would like to thank the Academy for another day of cycling news and views on the live blog

“The assumption was Wiggle Chain Reaction wasn’t going anywhere”: Ex-employee talks “shock” at retail giant’s demise, plus THAT Visma Giro helmet discussed on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 72 of the road.cc Podcast, we go behind the scenes at Wiggle CRC to find out what really went on at the beleaguered retailer over the last few gloomy months, while Jamie and Ryan dissect pro cycling’s latest controversy: ugly time trial helmets

“The UCI will probably make it illegal by overnight”: Can Luke Plapp make white bib shorts work?; 130 riders abandon Spanish race after news of doping test at finish line; “I can’t catch a break”: Chris Froome fractures wrist + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya will hopefully keep you entertained until the weekend with all the news and reaction from the cycling world (so basically, more TT helmet fun from, in Visma’s words, “jokers on the internet”)

CyclingMikey loses out to Hitler for the title of the “worst person in history” in bonkers Twitter poll; The great helmet saga continues as Giro and Visma hit back at UCI; Evenepoel calls head sock ban “laughable”; Strava for dogs + more on the live blog

Join Adwitiya for all the news, reaction and more on the road.cc live blog this Thursday, your one-stop shop for everything that’s happening in the world of cycling today

“A load of tosh”: Cyclists’ reaction as latest person ordered to pay eye-watering fine for riding bicycle through town centre; Tory candidate’s questionable LTN claim; Remco cools criticism of ex-teammate; Froome crash update + more on the live blog

Ridiculous aero helmets, new bikes, a couple of bike races, and everything else that's happening in the world of cycling this Wednesday — it's going to be a busy day for Dan Alexander on the live blog...

“Allowing cyclists to ignore 20mph zones makes a dangerous situation so much worse”: Mr Loophole calls for “kamikaze cyclists” to be forced to adhere to 20mph speed limits and wear number plates; The great garish TT helmet poll + more on the live blog

Did anyone hear some rumours about a new time trial helmet design? I could have sworn I saw something… Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back with more helmet (I mean cycling) news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog

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Bizarre anti-cycling column by schoolchild bemoans “plagues of two-wheeled vermin” on Box Hill, making them late for music lessons; “I quit”: Visma’s crazy “AI-generated” TT helmet divides cycling world; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

Paris-Nice is underway, Sean Kelly is back on comms, and everything is right with the world. Oh, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

UCI looking into hookless rims safety as “matter of urgency” following De Gendt’s UAE Tour crash; Police calls video of “dangerous interaction” between cyclists and motorists “concerning”; Football fan vs works sign on cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s March and the cycling season is fully upon us, Adwitiya is on duty for this Friday live blog before we ride into the weekend (I mean, onto the couch, in front of the tele, for Strade Bianche and Paris-Nice, and the Manchester derby of course)

“Cyclists think they can do whatever they want”: Viral video shows moment driver uses bike lane to queue-jump gridlocked traffic; Wout van Aert’s “calculated risk” for classics; DJ Dom Whiting announces first cycling event of 2024 + more on the live blog

Join Dan Alexander for all the news, reaction and more on the road.cc live blog this (leap year special) Thursday, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today.

Irish cycling great Stephen Roche expected to repay €380,000 as appeal partially upheld over cycle tourism business insolvency

Judges ruled the insolvency was rightfully declared "culpable", although the 1987 Tour de France winner's lawyers were successful in reducing the total sum he will have to repay from €733,866

“Point of infrastructure is to make cycling easier, NOT keep cyclists out of the way of drivers”: Council plan slammed for lack of protected direct bike routes; Pro cyclist says organiser “stole victory”; Football pitch v bike path + more on the live blog

Three more days ‘til Strade Bianche, and only four until Paris-Nice… Well, Ryan Mallon has to do something to cheer himself up during the dreaded rainy Wednesday live blog, doesn’t he?

“We don’t even have half a field”: Another British bike race cancelled due to “big downturn” in entries – as local cyclists blame early payment system and rising fees; Geraint Thomas slams “bonkers” Lefevere; Coach AI Alex Dowsett + more on the live blog

After watching his team lose the live blog derby at the weekend (that’s Manchester United v Fulham, in case you were wondering), Ryan Mallon’s back with your Tuesday helping of cycling news and views – while trying to avoid eye contact with Dan…

Want to ride the same e-bike as Fernando Alonso? Discover the e-bikes of the Formula 1 world

As the 2024 Formula 1 season beckons, we take a look at some of the team's electric bikes

Amateur cyclist insists he was “completely unaware” he’d gatecrashed Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — as organiser criticises Muur “stunt”; Pub fills car park with bike racks; How to keep up with Wout; Podium beer skills; A very steep climb + more on the live blog

Welcome to a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for your Monday round-up of everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Former footballer Peter Crouch launches bizarre rant about cyclists riding two-abreast and drinking “double oat milk”; Sagan undergoes heart procedure; Bike lane-blocking sign asks…please don’t block car wash; Lefevere backtracks + more on the live blog

Almost time for the weekend, just one more day to get through... one more live blog with Dan Alexander to (hopefully) keep you entertained, and then we can all ride off into sunset...

“Our sport will wither and die if we refuse these sponsors”: Sportswashing and pro cycling’s carbon footprint discussed, plus LTNs vs dodgy data on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 71 of the road.cc Podcast, we’ve got two great guests and two compelling topics to discuss… namely sportswashing and low traffic neighbourhoods

What’s that blocking the cycle lane? A rental bike company’s truck…; #GetYourWiggleOff: Fallout from the Mike Ashley’s WiggleCRC buyout; CPA accused of not standing up to Lefevere’s “bullying”; UCI launches campaign to stop betting + more on the live blog

The weekend is almost here, and so is Omloop… Quick! Get your daily dose of cycling news on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya before he turns it into a Biniam hype train

Toughest climb in the world? Phil Gaimon smashes KOM up 90km monster; “Watch and learn, my fellow motorists”: How to safely overtake a cyclist; “Unacceptable to attack our private life”: Marion Rousse hits back at Patrick Lefevere + more on the live blog

We're back for another day of live blog action, Dan Alexander in the hot seat again for Wednesday's round-up of everything happening in the world of cycling

Cyclists warned to “stay off” busy roads during “annoying” cyclists TV debate, after two riders seriously injured in deliberate hit-and-runs; Britain’s lost cycle tracks; 68-tooth chainring v hipster moustache; Women’s Tour return? + more on the live blog

Four more sleeps ‘til Omloop, only four more sleeps ‘til Omloop… And in the meantime, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Cougar attacks five cyclists in US, police praise riders for pinning animal down in reaction that “100% saved their friend’s life”

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in Washington state and left one woman hospitalised, the group using a bike to pin the cougar down before the authorities arrived

“He loves an excuse”: Remco Evenepoel slammed by fans for blaming defeat on being forced to ride savage final climb in big ring; A Brompton bike vs the National Cycle Network; Sportswashing and sprinters at the UAE Tour + more on the live blog

The days are getting longer, it’s lovely, bright cycling weather, and Ryan Mallon’s spending his Monday keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views. How selfless of him…

He’s behind you! Pro cyclist in disbelief after thinking he’d won… only for chasing rider to snatch victory on the line; Telegraph anti-cycling bingo; 5km stage race even we could finish; Stairway to heaven? Nope, just a cycleway + more on the live blog

One more day 'til we can all ride off into the weekend! Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Friday

“I’m a 60-foot lorry… it’s easier for you to go back as a pushbike”: Countryside stand-off between cyclist and driver turns heated; Carrera Jeans or Quick-Step 2.0? Alpecin-Deceuninck brings double-denim kit to the peloton + more on the live blog

Hop on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya for a Thursday full of cycling news and views, discussion and debate, and some general chitter-chatter

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“Just replace the chain, it’ll be fine”: Bike shop horrified by customer’s unbelievably worn drivetrain; Plans for major “game-changer” cycle lane praised; “This fantastic driver should give lessons”: Not Near Miss of the Day + more on the live blog

Halfway to the weekend, folks! Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for your Wednesday ride through the weird and wonderful world of cycling

“Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane?” Driver blasted for claiming cyclists “enjoy playing with traffic”; Cyclist (and pet cat) scolded for riding around car after driver pulls out; Cyclist’s “bizarre” close pass prevention pole + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and general chit-chat on the live blog

Richard Branson bloodied by cycling crash after hitting pothole and falling “hard”

Billionaire businessman left with "hematoma on my hip and a nasty cut elbow" after a crash while riding in the British Virgin Islands

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