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London cyclist in traffic near taxi and bus

Taxi boss who called for cyclists to pay road tax owes over £20 million to HMRC; Lifting town centre bike ban will “endanger people”, Reform claims; Women’s team coach banned for 10 years for abuse; Bottle kid joins junior squad + more on the live blog

Hallelujah! It’s finally, finally Friday and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you gently into the weekend with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the live blog

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 10:29
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Golf cart driver tries to ram cyclist off trail in Pennsylvania

Manic golf buggy driver chases cyclist and tries to ram him off trail while shouting “we’re going to go for a ride” in bizarre video; “Women are tired of that”: Demi Vollering slams Sydney Sweeney ad; Pogačar still up for Roubaix + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily round-up of all things cycling… as long as nobody mentions the football

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:17
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Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar, ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey

“Pogi earns his millions, while I earn my own ‘loose change’”: Urška Žigart hits back at Pogačar income ‘praise’; Tadej back on bike after Vuelta crash; Rider cleared over doping; Andy Murray’s Lego bike; Cycle lane investigation + more on the live blog

Apparently it’s only Wednesday, but Ryan Mallon is willing and able to set aside that grim realisation to bring you more cycling news and views on the middle of the week live blog. Wednesday, really?

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 09:59
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Spectator kicks bottle into bunch and causes rider to crash during stage one, 2026 Giro d’Abruzzo

“What on earth have we just seen?” Cycling ‘fan’ kicks bottle into bunch, causing rider to crash; BBC accused of “demonising e-bikes” as cyclist says they’re more dangerous than cars; Telegraph brands middle-aged bike mums “pests” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s probably going to rain, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more news, views, and silliness on your favourite cycling live blog. Well, it beats debating whether to dig out the turbo trainer and winter bike just yet…

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 10:45
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La Vuelta 2026 – Stage 21 – Carrefour Granada > Granada (112 Km)

“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog

It's the day after the Granada night before, and Callum is processing the lack of Grand Tour racing for the next eight months whilst also ruing the damp squib of yesterday's stage

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 09:58
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Broom Road cycleway works, Rotherham

Thousands sign petition to “rebalance” active travel schemes away from cycle lanes and focus on safety of “those who must rely on cars” instead; Robot Wars, Bike Edition: Fuming cyclist flings delivery bot into hedge; Vuelta battle + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the weekend is fast approaching, and your resident live blogger Ryan is, unfortunately, feeling a bit under the weather. But he’s still going to try his best to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news… after he coughs over it first

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:37
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Illegal electric bike-scooter seized by Ashfield Police

“Looks legit”: Police seize bizarre illegal electric mountain bike/scooter hybrid with “more wiring than the average car” – but “genius motorised penny-farthing” praised; “Do they pay road tax?” Anti-cycling bingo; Crunch Vuelta TT + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here to reconvene the Matthew Brennan Appreciation Society… and operate your favourite cycling live blog too, of course

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 09:59
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Norfolk Constabulary close pass screenshot

“Cyclists are never held accountable for anything they do”: Police’s close pass operation angers motorists who claim they feel “persecuted”; 5 Live guest criticised for urging cyclists to “behave much better”; Another Vuelta sprint + more on the live blog

One more day live blogging for Callum this week, and he's once again baffled by the Facebook comments he's reading. He can't explain it either...

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 10:22
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Floating bus stop crossing screenshot

“No wonder we’re so quickly hated”: Cyclist says he’s “embarrassed” after witnessing fellow riders not stopping at pedestrian crossing; Dylan Groenewegen injured after collision with motorcyclist; New LTD edition Spesh collection + more on the live blog

Callum is here, dreaming of bluer skies and once again bracing for all that twitter continues to serve him...

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 10:28
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Cambridgeshire Police apprehend illegal e-bike rider

BBC criticised for reporting police apprehending “e-bike driver” without mentioning the machine was illegal; Sadiq Khan reps Rapha on latest mouth-frothing ride for social media + more on the live blog

After a week split-screening bike races, Callum is grateful for the gentler rhythm of correcting press reporting and social media dredging that the live blog typically entails

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 10:21
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