Miscellaneous

“All the right parts, but not necessarily in the right places”: Halfords’ questionable bike set-up ridiculed; Master Troll Chris Froome pokes fun at transfer saga drama with timely training photo; Cycling and walking MP steps down + more on the live blog

Having finally bothered to put this Christmas tree up over the weekend, a surprisingly festive Ryan Mallon is back with all your latest cycling updates on the Monday live blog

What’s the best way to watch live cycling following the closure of GCN+?

As the cycling streaming app prepares to shut its doors, might bike racing struggle for attention in the coming years? Here are your options for streaming in numerous territories, plus some crystal ball gazing about how cycling fans might be affected

Cycling mythbusting: Cyclists don’t have insurance edition; Your thoughts on 1x set-ups — are they the future?; 2024 European Capital of Cycling is… Manchester!? Cue the complaints and laughter from local riders; New kit day + more on the live blog

It's beginning to look a lot like... the weekend! Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Friday

Daily Mail hysterical backlash quelled as tree ‘cut down’ to make way for cycle lane successfully moved to new location; Zwift Everesting; Santa Claus is cycling to town! Dan Walker spots a famous festive face using a bike lane + more on the live blog

It's the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander is here all day for your updates on what's happening across the world of cycling

New Grand Theft Auto features bike lanes (yes, really); Locals install homemade 30mph signs to stop drivers “speeding at 70mph” through village; Gordon Ramsay reviews Spesh Tarmac SL8; Contraflow cycleway an “appalling death trap” + more on the live blog

It may be another cold, dark, and damp Wednesday in December, but don’t worry – Ryan Mallon is here to brighten up your middle of the week with more cycling news and shenanigans on the live blog!

Motorist pulls out on bike lane, tells Jeremy Vine to “f*** off”, drives through no-entry signs; Soudal-Quick Step pro almost taken out by quad rider during beach race; Farmer’s bizarre “Lycra-clad” cyclist rant; Hinault for MEP? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, December is creeping along steadily, and Ryan Mallon (who’s still holding off putting those pesky decorations up) is back at the keyboard for another frosty edition of the live blog

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not in a good way: French officials slammed for sticking Christmas tree in the middle of trans-European bike route; Leknessund shows off icicles on eyelashes in -24C training ride + more on the live blog

It’s a fresh start to the week, Adwitiya on duty for Monday’s roundup of everything going on the world of cycling

“The most exciting construction sign in London”: Over 10 years of campaigning bears fruits for cyclists as work for cycle lane begins; Pogačar’s Tour de France TT bike on sale; Tour of Britain organisers could face £1m legal action + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and December is officially here, do I hear the bells ringing or is something loose on my bike? Join Adwitiya on this cycling live blog ride to find out…

Is cycling ‘woke’? Cycling and culture wars discussed with a Conservative aide, plus Lucinda Brand and Eli Iserbyt on the future of cyclocross

Yes, we went there. Cycling's curious relationship with so-called wokeness is up for discussion on the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, plus a much less loaded chat and pro interviews about the crazy sport of cyclocross

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Is “the principal benefit of cycling achieved only by risking life and limb”? Cyclist gets lambasted for jumping traffic queue; 30km/hr speed limit for bicycles in Flanders; Van Aert trains for cyclocross in snow + more on the live blog

The mercury’s dropping, but you don’t have to worry about getting dropped this Thursday with your live blog host Adwitiya as he brings you all the crucial news from the cycling world

“Hardly convinced the UK is ready for a cycling revolution”: Former GB News producer becomes the “pedestrian version of Jeremy Vine” and films cyclists; Pidcock to skip Cyclocross Worlds; Christmas tree with sprockets? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week cycling live blog and Adwitiya is back in the not-so-hot-anymore seat with another helping of cycling news, reactions, and hopefully some funny videos too

“Get on the f***ing road!” Angry pedestrian confronts cyclist for “riding on the pavement” – while standing in front of shared-use path sign; National Cycle Network or cyclocross course?; “Why I stopped complaining about cyclists” + more on the live blog

It’s really starting to feel a bit nippy out there, isn’t it? Well, hopefully Ryan Mallon will be able to keep you warm with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Noel Edmonds accused of “PR masterstroke” after defending his criticism of “accident waiting to happen” cycleway in campaign for lower speed limit

The TV presenter made headlines last month for a bizarre anti-cycling rant in which he accused a cycle route developer of being "the enemy" and needing her "head cut off and brain replaced"

Sorry, mate! Teammates crash and bring down yellow jersey winner during ill-fated celebration; Wizzard frontman slams clean air zone; Decathlon becomes AG2R title sponsor – and ditches the brown shorts; Jake Paul’s Zwift “KOM” + more on the live blog

After spending the weekend at the cyclocross, Ryan Mallon has finally managed to dry out just in time for your daily helping of cycling news and views on the live blog

Best Cyber Monday cycling deals live blog: Vitus ZX-1 with SRAM Rival just £1999.99, Orro carbon road bike for under £1k, LifeLine turbo trainer just 15 QUID, Proviz jackets from £40, 71% off Universal Colours, 30-piece Draper Allen set for £12.49 + more

It's that time of the year again! Come check out all the best cycling bargains to be had (we may earn affiliate commission if you make purchases by clicking links to retailers on this page)

“Hi-vis distracts from the real issues on our roads,” says makers of bike camera warning signs; “Tedious” number plate debate follows former Met chief’s comments; Friday Facebook Fancy; A front light with a difference; Mythbusting + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog everybody! Dan Alexander will be taking you through to the weekend with everything you need to know (and plenty you don't) from the world of cycling

Police issue lights and hi-vis to cyclists instead of a fine to get home “safely”; Jeremy Vine says red-light jumping cyclists are “great adverts for cycling”; CyclingMikey blasts “psychopaths” gleeing at cyclist being run over + more on the live blog

It’s Thanksgiving Thursday, but there will be no fowl play on the cycling live blog with Adwitiya... Hop on and stuff yourself with all the latest news and non-sense from cycling world!

Volunteer speed monitors call out “group of cyclists at 44 mph” in “speed track” 30mph zone (that doesn’t apply to cyclists); Reaction to Labour shadow transport secretary’s “disappointing” cycling comments; Froome’s dodgy bike + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and a week off work since Dan Alexander did one of these... what could possibly go wrong?

“What kind of society do we live in that criticises children cycling?” Community bike ride branded “insensitive” and “entitled”; Cycle lane plans “recipe for disaster” for reversing drivers; Claims bike lane made road “too narrow” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back in the live blog hot seat for another helping of cycling news, views, and funny videos

Cyclists blast Halfords for “antagonistic” cyclist v motorist ‘who has right of way?’ post; How to crash on a mountain bike, Peter Sagan style; Road safety “bare minimum” to expect; Fishing worms: the new doping trend?; Pog dancing + more on the live blog

While the rest of the country debates the finer points of Nigel Farage eating kangaroo anus on national TV, Ryan Mallon is spending his Monday keeping you up to speed with the latest updates from the cycling world. I think I know who’s winning…

“But tradespeople can’t carry their stuff around by bike” – oh yes they can! How cargo bikes are changing the way people work

From electricians to plumbers and gardeners, more and more people are using pedal power for work

Is no pavement-riding rule for cyclists “nuts”? Campaigners in Australia fight to make it legal; Councillor blames police for victim blaming cyclists; Van der Poel wheelies on the beach; National Cyclocross Network; Dream SL8 build + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the week blog on road.cc and Adwitiya is tasked with bringing all the news, reaction and lots more!

Why the 20mph zone time trial ban could be the “tip of the iceberg” for British racing + Chris Froome’s bike set-up mystery explained

Will 20mph speed limits spell the death of Britain’s venerable time trialling scene? We ask solicitor Jonty Gordon, while bike fitter Luke Craddock dissects one of cycling’s great unanswered questions: What is going on with Chris Froome’s bike?

“Nothing Spesh about it”: Specialized gets ripped for sharing pic of Tesla Cybertruck unable to fit a bike in the back; Dirty dancing with Primož Roglič; Why cyclists ride in the middle of the road + more on the live blog

Another gloomy Thursday, why not spend it catching up with all the latest shenanigans (and maybe some news too!) on the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya

Cyclist stops for red light… nearly gets taken out by light-jumping driver behind; ‘Keen cyclist’ Anthony Browne the government’s new cycling and walking czar; Cock Lane to Dick Place epic ride; Win the Tour on Heinz sachets? + more on the live blog

It's the middle of the week live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you all the news, reaction and more this Wednesday

Horse-riding hunt participant filmed striking whip at cyclist

The footage was captured by a hunt saboteur, a "friendly and welcoming" hunt group insisting it is "not aware of any incident taking place"

Cycle paths “teeming” with dozens of “brazen” rats, say locals; Cyclist “appalled” at Sainsbury’s driver parking on bike lane – right next to empty spots; Signposted bike path or river? UK’s most waterlogged cycle route contender + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back at the keyboard for more cycling-related shenanigans on the road.cc live blog

“I’ve been drunk 12 out of the last 14 nights”: Geraint Thomas on winter “blowouts” and “avoiding the scales”; Cyclocross rider casually pops his shoulder back in after crash; UCI threatens worlds ban for World Cup skipping riders + more on the live blog

It’s a stormy start to the week for many of us, so why not settle in alongside Ryan Mallon for a cosy day of cycling news and views on the Monday live blog?

UK bike trade backs ESF e-bike fire safety recommendations – but action “must address high risk imports”

Bicycle Association is also proposing "more practical arrangements" for mandatory approval of e-bikes and batteries

Police force warns “reckless and dangerous” cycling in city centre could land £2,500 fine; Zwift at the Olympics?; Friday Facebook Fancy: Marketplace bikes; Bring a boat to use these cycle lanes; Wout watches a Colombian soap + more on the live blog

Happy Friday one and all... the road.cc live blog is careering towards the weekend, Dan Alexander tasked with bringing you all your end of the week news, reaction and more...