Miscellaneous

Frustrated breakaway contenders miss out on Giro d’Italia stage win after bizarre finale; Stop Killing Cyclists co-founder slams “entitlement” of complaining drivers; “Bycles” is no more; Your stupid cycling moments; Hi-vis + more on the live blog

Ah it's finally Friday...the weekend is a glorious eight hours away...all that's left now is to survive Dan Alexander's final live blog of the week...good luck...

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Ukraine is using Delfast e-bikes armed with missiles to take out Russian tanks

Ukrainian firm has been supplying bikes since the early weeks of the war

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“Did a car write this?”: Bizarre anti-cycling paintwork warns ‘no bycles’ allowed; Pineapple passion permeates peloton; Wiggo: It’s f****** obvious Cav deserves a place in the peloton; Almeida OUT with covid; Photo of the year + more on the live blog

It's Thursday live blog time and Dan Alexander is here, ready to take you one step closer to the weekend

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Jeremy Vine: “Cycle lanes are GREAT for emergency services”; Relieved Giro admin avoids pineapple pizza forfeit; Bicycle storage on trains déjà vu; Giro stage 17; Secret tech; Things you hate about being a cyclist? + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat to take you through the middle of the week

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Unimpressed TikToker films penny-farthing rider apparently holding up bus driver…even though the lights are red; “Come on, kids, queue for your bike lane ice cream”; Hour Record reaction; Mountains! Giro queen stage; Sign banter + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, praise the Lord, the Giro d'Italia is back...no word yet if Mathieu van der Poel survived the rest day pineapple-related assault...either way Dan Alexander is here for your live blog

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Where’s the pineapple? Mathieu van der Poel offends Italy AGAIN; 117mph driver “will need a bicycle”; Steep cobbled climbs: Yorkshire is the new Flanders; LEJOG with a difference; Giro rest day; Bollards!; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! Ryan has left the live blog behind to go honeymooning (decent excuse, I guess...) so that leaves you with Dan Alexander this week...apologies in advance...

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Those pesky cyclists, always exceeding urban speed limits… oh wait! 20mph camera catches over 23,000 speeding drivers; Ford unveiled as official RideLondon partner; 71% of Dubliners support more bike lanes; Bardet abandons Giro + more on the live blog

It’s (finally) Friday, and Ryan Mallon and Jack Sexty are here to take you into the weekend with the final live blog of the week…

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Has Zwift had its day? Plus RideLondon’s U-turn on THAT 22mph speed limit on the road.cc Podcast

With the lockdown indoor cycling boom well and truly over, we discuss the future of virtual cycling platforms and their continued success... oh, and that thing about that little sportive down south

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“I gave a warning toot”: Confused driver can’t understand why cyclist “hurled abuse”; Giro stage or BMX race? (+ Ewan exits); Prosecco-popping alternative; The cycle lane impossible dream; Bikes meet bouldering; Positive policing + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is here for the penultimate live blog of the week

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“Are you kidding?”: Jeremy Vine calls out much-criticised police advice to cyclists; Relieved RideLondon cyclists celebrate no 22mph safety car; Giro stage 11; Pre-race trampolining; Dowsett called on for Ironman record; Room 101 + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday, folks...today's Giro stage looks...well, dull...if Dan Alexander starts snoring, give him a nudge...

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Foul-mouthed anti-cyclist rant from farmers’ Facebook group goes viral

'Farmers Against Misinformation' posted a "polite-ish note" (that wasn't so polite) and has since been shared 15,000 times

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Biniam Girmay makes cycling history at the Giro… ruined by painful prosecco incident; Snake Pass drivers at it again; Chris Hoy reflects on Richard Moore; Dara Ó Briain caught with helmet on; RideLondon backtracks + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro is back, and Ryan Mallon is behind the keyboard for the second live blog of the week

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We’re hiring! Could you be road.cc’s next Tech Writer?

Do you love bikes and writing about them? Reckon you could cut through marketing spiel to produce original and engaging tech news stories? This could be the ideal job for you!

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Cyclists slam Edinburgh Live for doctored, “victim-blaming” near miss video; Reaction to “brainless” RideLondon 22mph speed limit; Councils “not interested” in cycling schemes; López loses his bottle, but holds on to pink + more on the live blog

It’s Monday (again), so kick off your week right by joining Ryan Mallon – admittedly still slightly hungover after Eurovision – for all the latest bike-related news and views on the live blog

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“Here’s a man who never buys his own bearings”: Peter Sagan pressure washes his poor Specialized…and people aren’t happy; Cereal offender; How to watch our James May interview; School bike buses + more on the live blog

Is it a mirage or is it actually Friday? Warm up for our special Drink at your desk Friday with James May at 4pm by joining Dan Alexander on the live blog...

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Angry people in local newspapers: jewellers “forced” to close…because of cycle lane; Alaphilippe back training (but only on Tacx™ rollers); Jumbo-Visma pro faceplants while passing fan a bottle; Everesting every day for a week? + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

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James May: “I can’t stand road sectarianism – it’s all b*llocks”

“We’ve got enough common enemies – we don’t need to fall out with each other” says Grand Tour host in exclusive video interview with road.cc

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Fundraiser for Ironman competitor whose cycling crash led to insurance nightmare; Nibali announces retirement date; Giro’s new head pisstaker; Tour Series crash; Eurovision does cycling; Bike ink; Giro Whoop data; New infra + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander will be bringing you exciting news of a James May interview, a possible Cav stage win, and everything else from the cycling world on our live blog

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“Embarrassing”: Giro d’Italia joins NFT game…and fans aren’t happy; DSM lorry blocks Belfast bike route; ‘Bikes damage roads more than cars’; Italian pro talks “silent but not silent” Giro protest; Richard Ayoade rides to work + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro is back in Italy, and Ryan Mallon is here with the second live blog of the week…

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“What a lovely car park”: Tailbacks force cyclists onto grass at Richmond Park; Spaghetti-gate: Van der Poel offends all of Italy; Cavendish closes in on the greats – again; Politicians and pro-car messages; Giro rest day blues + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! And even though it’s a rest day at the Giro d’Italia, Ryan Mallon has managed to drag himself to the keyboard for the first live blog of the week…

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Are you pro or anti-cycling club? Hear the case for and against them in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

VC Walcot stalwart Nick Rearden goes head to head with unclubbable road.cc founding father Tony Farrelly

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Is this the worst bike rack ever? Substandard cycle rack that looks like toast rack mercilessly mocked online; Cadex unveils crazy top tube-less prototype triathlon bike; Happy Giro d’Italia; Election karma; DnB on a bike to Berlin + more on the live blog

Happy Giro d'Italia day! Oh, and it's Friday...so double the fun. Dan Alexander is back on the live blog today....

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‘Cyclists are more dangerous than 4x4s’; Taxi drivers love cycle lanes; What’s your favourite grand tour?; Royal Parks cycleway closures; Countdown to the Giro; Upright bottle baffles readers + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Giro starts tomorrow, and a very excited Ryan Mallon is here with all the latest news and views on the live blog…

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Vittoria builds a bike park offering a number of facilities for testing and developing tyres

Vittoria builds a bike park for tyre testing

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Timmy Mallett pedals up UK’s steepest road; Huge finish line crash causes debate; Bike porn; Cycling in focus at local elections; May the 4th be with you; Climbing Sa Calobra; Forget panniers, wheel a suitcase; Giro countdown + more on the live blog

It's the middle of the week and Dan Alexander is here for your Wednesday dose of live blog action

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Introducing road.cc’s new community editor – here to help you get the most from the site

After 12 years on news, Simon MacMichael moves into new role aimed at ensuring your voice is heard

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“This needs an exorcist, not a mechanic”: You’ll never train indoors without a towel again; Every bike rack has its thorn: Lidl cycle parking filled with plants; How to take Sa Calobra’s KOM; Alaphilippe’s “race against time” + more on the live blog

It's ̶M̶o̶n̶d̶a̶y̶ Tuesday... Dan Alexander is bringing you the live blog back after the long bank holiday weekend

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Same cycle lane, different driver, same near miss…but The Sun asks “who’s in the right?”; Reaction to Ed Laverack’s Sa Calobra-conquering KOM; “I started to hyperventilate”: Remco relives Liège; One week ’til Giro time + more on the live blog

This time of year is great, isn't it...bank holidays all over the gaff and (sometimes) some nicer weather...Dan Alexander is here to finish of the live blog for before a lovely long weekend

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“Even when you think you’re safe, there are drivers to show you, you never are”; County reviews speed limits; What’s the most annoying sound on a bike ride?; 2025 Giro could finish with Stelvio summit finish + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander will be keeping you up-to-date with the best bits from the cycling world on the live blog

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The new Snake Pass? Peak District’s Long Hill closed to traffic for five months; How will LTNs affect upcoming elections?; “There’s no time for them to stop”: Roche talks disc brakes; Buses in bike boxes; Riding in the rain + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is here with your mid-week micro-dose of the live blog…

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