Miscellaneous

“You know what the problem with cyclists is”: Chris Hoy’s ‘fun’ taxi journey; Is cycling safer in Europe?; Vos puppy paws DQ: harsh or fair?; Confused anti-LTNer; Pidcock, true north; Commonwealths meet Braveheart; Creepy bollards + more on the live blog

After a weekend as hectic as a Commonwealth Games road race, Ryan Mallon is back with all the latest bike-related news and views on Monday’s live blog

“Unacceptably gross”: Peloton cyclist’s complaint over relative leaving bike in a sweaty mess goes viral

The frustrated owner of the bike took to social media for advice and says conversations about the state of it "go in one ear and out the other"

Three quarters of Brits want drivers to retake their driving test; Alexandar Richardson smashes London to Brighton (and back) at 40km/h solo; Burgos organiser blames RIDER for crash; Fly tipper caught thanks to cyclist’s camera + more on the live blog

It's another sunny Friday and Dan Alexander is in the house for one final live blog this week before we all disappear off into the weekend

“Disgrace”: Pro riders rip into UCI over “unacceptable” speed bump sprint crash; G falls in Commonwealth TT; Could you save £750 by cycling to work? (+ Cycle to Work Day); “Always nice to see Rick rolling”: Rick Astley goes cycling + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander will be doing his best to keep you entertained as we move one step closer to the weekend on the live blog

“We can’t earn so lycra-clad ‘athletes’ can tootle around”: NIMBY locals thrilled by Commonwealth Games road closures; Horrendous speed bump crash during Burgos sprint; Christoph Strasser wins Transcontinental; Dreamy bike path + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Essex Police blasted (again) for victim-blaming filtering tweet; New law on dangerous driving, so Daily Record bangs on about cyclists in the “centre of the road”; No-saddle guy falls off his bike, indoors; Brailsford’s new signing + more on the live blog

Too many sad days, too many Tuesday mornings… Right, enough of the Pogues, as Ryan Mallon is back for your second helping of the live blog this week

Police criticised for arresting and fining cyclist ignoring ‘no cycling’ signs; Astana end Miguel Ángel López suspension; The “vague personal hierarchy of traffic violations”; Ineos snap up second Hayter brother; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's a new week and after nine days away Dan Alexander will be trying to remember how this live blog thingy works...

NBA star LeBron James takes stake in Canyon Bicycles

LA Lakers legend will help grow brand in the US and raise its profile internationally

road.cc Podcast episode 30: Bike baggage chaos + are aluminium bikes a match for carbon in 2022?

We catch up with Laka's Nick Sutton about lost bikes and talk about the rise and rise of aluminium in our latest podcast episode

Essex Police blasted for telling cyclist to mind language after shocking near miss; Motorists jam up Boscombe bike lanes – 2 months after Mail asked, “is there any room left for cars?”; Vos the GOAT; Longo Borghini wrong turn memes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday at last, and Ryan Mallon is here to help you freewheel into the weekend with the final live blog of the week… and July (gulp)

Wiebes wins after massive crash at Tour Femmes; New cycle lane turned into ‘VIP drivers route’ for Commonwealth Games; Did Erik ten Hag influence Jumbo-Visma Tour win?; “A reminder of how much danger cars pose to folks on bikes” + more on the live blog

What do you mean, it’s only Thursday? With two whole days to go until the weekend, Ryan Mallon is here to keep you going with all the latest cycling action on the live blog

“If cyclists have an accident what exactly do they lose?”: Anti-cycling bingo full house; Daily Record says cyclists could be fined “for riding next to cars on roads”; Tour Femmes pro taken out by own team car; Leo Hayter to Ineos? + more on the live blog

Bring on the gravel! As the Tour peloton takes to the dirt today, Ryan Mallon is hoping he can stay in contention on Wednesday’s live blog

“We’re not different tribes”: Chris Boardman vows to end cycling “culture war”; “Use designated cycle ditch so superior road users are not delayed”: Police parody page takes on bike lanes; Greggs x cycling; If Carlsberg did cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and Ryan Mallon is back with the latest cycling news and views on the second live blog of the week

“We’re being taken for fools”: Manchester Bee Network blasted as motorists drive into cycle zone; Should we toast goodbye to the Tour’s ‘drink driving’ champagne photo op?; Transcontinental race gets under way; Vos the boss + more on the live blog

Ah, the morning after the Champs… But never fear, as we still have a whole week of racing around France left – oh, and Ryan Mallon’s here, nursing his post-Tour hangover, for Monday’s live blog

No cycling sign’s lack of grammar sends it viral; 10,000 FREE GCN+ passes for Tour de France Femmes; Ashley Neal goes cycling (+ chats on road.cc); But cyclists; 10 years since Wiggo won yellow; Return of the cycle lane; Stage 19 + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Dan Alexander is here for one last dose of live blog action before the weekend

Tadej Pogačar crashes moments after Vingegaard’s ridiculous save (+ Jonas wins Stage 18); Confused Geraint Thomas (not the Ineos one) thanked by Pog; Police spot bike theft…during morning meeting; Froome DNF + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is tightening his cleats ahead of one last mega mountain day... will he make the time cut?

Tack attack on Tour de France climb; Pogačar takes third Tour stage win – but can’t shake Vingegaard; New Highway Code going well… Turning driver takes out cyclist at junction; Crypto-badgers: Bernard Hinault joins the NFT game + more on the live blog

With Paris looming on the horizon, Ryan Mallon is steeling himself for two tough and dramatic days in the Pyrenees… while keeping you up to date on Wednesday’s live blog, of course

Cycling in the heat: Do slower speeds result in more aggressive overtakes?; “This one is for my brother”: Hugo the victor; Police boss caught speeding 5 times in 12 weeks; Cyclists and pedestrians; ‘Evil Cycle Lobby’ strikes again + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back, fresh from visiting Leith Walk’s infamous zig-zag cycle path, with your daily dose of the live blog

Ryanair wins the internet with Tour de France gag; Dodgy bike rack; Timmy Mallett discovers the joys of Britain’s cycle network; Cycling in the heat; Michael Mørkøv is hard as nails; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Welcome to another week on the live blog, with a melting Dan Alexander hoping to fill the void of Tour de France rest day boredom

Are lightweight aero bikes a ‘flash in the pan’ because of the UCI minimum weight rule? + how to fuel for big rides on the road.cc Podcast

Our tech team discuss the merits of aero road bikes, including whether they’re a must-have or… a waste of money

Caravan-towing motorist knocks cyclist off after close pass dispute; “It’s incredible to see”: Wiggo hails Pidcock’s brilliance (+ “return of Froome”); Tour leaves the Alps; Alpe d’Huez reaction; Fancy dress bike bus + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Four live blogs down, one to go... it's a possible breakaway day at the Tour, but Dan Alexander will be chilling at the back of the peloton

Police force slammed for “cycle like you drive” advice; Is this Cav’s next team?; AG2R splash the cash on Jungels’ BMC Masterpiece; Alpe d’Huez…on a Brompton; Beefeater Bend is back (+Tour de France Queen Stage); Tour scenes + more on the live blog

Dragged out of bed following a day in the gruppetto, Dan Alexander is battling on into the final mountain stage of the week (from the comfort of Thursday's live blog, admittedly)

Great sportsmanship as smiling Pogačar congratulates Vingegaard on taking yellow (+ reaction to one of the great Tour stages); Meltdown over 20mph speed limits; Magnus Cort being weird; Man with TWO bikes on M62; Mountain porn + more on the live blog

After the weekend's rest and two warm-up days keeping the legs spinning through road.cc news coverage Dan Alexander is ready for a double-header of monster Alpine live blog days. Will he get dropped before the sprinters? Almost certainly...

Tour de France protests: Bradley Wiggins blasted for “imbeciles” and “great scenes” comments; ‘Teaching a child to punish a cyclist?’ Ashley Neal on driver; Pogačar’s teammates’ Covid positives; Stuck team bus blocks TDF start + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back in the hotseat for the second live blog of the week – in between looking up last minute flights to the Alps…

“No one has right of way on a roundabout”: Response to Jeremy Vine near miss baffles cyclists; BTS star’s new Colnago; Covid-free Tour de France rest day; Bike shed victim blaming; Pep’s pursuit; Dealing with cycle lane-parkers + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, there’s no Tour stage, and the Giro Donne’s over… but at least Ryan Mallon is here with the first live blog of the week. That’s something, right?

Highway Code changes going well — even in a bike lane you’re never safe; Tell us you cycle with a pic; “Up against extra-terrestrials”; Lotto-Soudal pro’s Sagan impression is undefeated; Police investigate spate of 60 bike thefts + more on the live blog

Is it? It can't be...surely not...Friday??? Dan Alexander is more than ready for his rest days, sorry I mean weekend. One more live blog to go... until Monday, of course!

Tour de France cyclocross: Sepp Kuss takes the scenic route to avoid high-speed crash (Pogačar wins + takes yellow); On yer bike!; Council plan will “make roads more dangerous”; Roubaix stage carnage; Drama made for Netflix + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander has just about recovered from live blogging yesterday's Roubaix stage... today we'll, of course, have stage six coverage plus (hopefully) plenty of other stuff from the world of cycling

“Non Forgivable Thomas”: G faces NFT backlash; 32km/h up 8% climb: How Wout van Aert obliterated Tour de France peloton; Crime of the century: Who stole Pete Kennaugh’s wheelie bin?; Roubaix in July; Bike tech for the cobbles + more on the live blog

Happy Paris-Roubaix (in July) Day, everyone! Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for the rest of the week, starting with a cobble-packed Wednesday edition

“It’s hard to say what I feel about Wout without swearing”: Brad Wiggins drops f-bomb on live TV; Wout storms to epic solo win; ‘Cyclist tally’ decal pops up again; Geraint’s gilet challenge; Hammersmith gyratory “transformed” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Tour’s back in France, and Ryan Mallon is in the saddle for another stressful day looking out for crosswinds on the live blog

Active travel advocates slam phone-driving fuel ‘go slow’ van driver; Fabio Jakobsen: Admiration for Groenewegen is “completely gone”; Best Tour Grand Départ ever?; Pogačar raps; Van Vleuten stamps authority on Giro Donne + more on the live blog

After a hard three days watching the Tour, it’s Monday again… and Ryan Mallon’s here to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week