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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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32-inch wheels enter top-level DH and Tom Pidcock takes gold: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships debrief

With the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships done and dusted, we take a look back at the racing, and the outstanding British performances

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 14:00
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Tom Pidcock descending during Tour de France 2026, Stage 16, Evian-Les-Bains to Thonon-Les-Bains time trial

“Good for the f*** all training I do on this bike”: Tom Pidcock loses time on “scary” descent but happy with “best TT I’ve ever done” at Tour de France

The British star admits he uncharacteristically slowed on the route’s technical downhill section, but still finished 12th on the stage, cementing his position in the top 10 overall

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 20:51
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Millburn Road Inverness former cycle lane

“About time cyclists started to take responsibility for their actions again”: “Ridiculous” cycle lane shortened leaving cyclists stranded; “I am now 10g lighter”: Pro loses part of thumb in crash; Mountain ambush at the Tour? + more on the live blog

After two days toasting and then recovering from the demise of his formal education, Callum has returned just in time for a metaphorical trip to the German bit of France

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 10:10
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Tour de France 2026 stage 9

Did a freak mechanical cost Tom Pidcock a shot at Tour de France stage victory?

The Brit finished third behind Mathieu van der Poel on Stage 9, but a piece of asphalt jammed inside his right-hand shifter left him without full use of his gears during the crucial finale

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 12:28
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Tom Pidcock, stage 3, 2026 Tour de France

“It was a war zone”: Tom Pidcock shocked by ‘hardest ever’ Tour de France heat – but rival sports director says “that’s cycling, you can’t complain about that s***”

“I don’t think I’ve done such a hard race before in such heat before, it’s ridiculous,” Pidcock said after finishing in 16th at Les Angles. However, Movistar boss Matt White claims that riders need to be able to “adapt” to the conditions

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 08:56
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Cyclist almost collides with Michael Gove at crossing

“You’re on a red light, you idiot!” Cyclist almost crashes into Michael Gove on crossing, slamming politician for “ignoring Highway Code”; Driver with “observational skills of garden gnome” doors cyclist; Pidcock Tour plans changed + more on the live blog

The Tour de France is just 18 days away (I know, where’s the year gone?), and to pass the time, Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:09
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Cyclist numbers surge fifteenfold on Embankment during latest Tube strike; “The bane of every Parkrun director”: Pidcock fined for crossing Tour of the Alps finish line twice, plus final stage coverage; Liege-Bastogne-Liege preview + more on the live blog

Good weather, snooker and the Tour of the Alps finale makes for a pretty fun Friday, if you're Callum at least...

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 09:34
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Manchester bike path barriers

“Why, Manchester, why?”: Cyclist blocked from dedicated cycle route as cargo bike won’t fit through barriers; Gruesome 50cm splinter surgically removed from track cyclist’s leg; Flèche Wallonne + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for all your middle-of-the-week updates, including all the action from Flèche Wallonne (and plenty more)

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:02
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Cyclist riding on road beside cycle lane annoys driver

“He can use the road if he wants”: Cyclist filmed ignoring bike lane in front of driver for “good five minutes” divides opinion; Chris Froome recreates iconic Ventoux run at gran fondo; 45-minute queue for climb at Amstel sportive + more on the live blog

Does anyone remember how to switch the live blog on? It’s been a while, but Ryan Mallon’s back in cycling’s 103rd most famous hot seat, ready to keep you up to speed with all the latest news, views, and general silliness this Tuesday

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 09:57
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