Miscellaneous

“They even took the grips off the handlebars”: London cyclist locks new bike to railing… thieves steal wheels, drivetrain and just about anything else that could be stripped + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander will be taking you through Monday with all the news, reaction, Giro rest day chatter and more

“Guess I’ll get the bus then”: Cyclist left stranded after thief with “superhuman strength” rips bolted stand to steal “rusty” bike; NYPD chief’s mum accused of influencing cyclist crackdown; Dura-Ace cranks or pizza cutters? + more on the live blog

Mercury’s crossing 20 and the weekend is almost there… join Adwitiya as he brings you all the latest cycling news, reaction and chit-chat

John o’ Groats to Land’s End (and back) in five days? The most impressive cycling performance of the week isn’t at the Giro; Major crash neutralises Giro stage; Is there any point upgrading beyond 105?; UCI bashing + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty again, bringing you all the news from across the world of cycling this Thursday

“Appalling response — do better”: Charity behind London parks slammed for continuing “war on cyclists” while refusing to apply same code of conduct to drivers; Giant hidden pothole writes off cyclist’s carbon wheelset; Giro action + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you Wednesday's middle of the week round-up of all the news, reaction and Giro action

“I was doing shitloads of cocaine”: Bradley Wiggins says he became a “functioning addict” during post-retirement struggles

"I had a really bad problem. My kids were going to put me in rehab. I was walking a tightrope."

“This is ridiculous”: Council starts ‘bike week and climate week’… by telling cyclists to dismount on its longest cycle route; Mallorcan cafés put up notices asking cyclists not to pee on trees; Visma’s nightmare social media day + more on the live blog

Still trying to recover from the nail-biting end to a riveting season of University Challenge, Adwitiya’s back on the live blog seat to bring you all the cycling news, views and nonsense

“You get less for shoplifting”: Cyclist’s £1,224 shopping street fine sparks questions about ban’s dodgy wording and claims it “targets cycling, not anti-social behaviour” – but drivers say “it’s about time”; Giro Goats (and dogs) + more on the live blog

His legs might be sore (and his face a delightful shade of red) from a weekend riding his bike in the sun, but there’s no rest day for Ryan Mallon – instead, he’s right back in the hotseat with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

“The gods turned their fury to a part I didn’t even know could break”: “Cursed” cyclist’s attempt to buy “indestructible bike fails miserably”, leaving mechanics confused too; Habemus Giro d’Italia; Geraint Thomas “misses” Pidcock + more on the live blog

Join Adwitiya as he brings you all the news, videos, and chit-chat from the Grande Partenza, and the rest of the cycling world as well… with the blessings of the new pope

“Brighton not paying enough?”: Premier League manager does cycling ad for bike brand… and gets told to “focus on the footy” and wear a helmet; ‘Our strip club has bike racks and a cycle lane’; Giro Eve (+ EF reveals new kit) + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for another packed day of news, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

“When will this stop?” Cycling fan causes crash after tripping and falling into peloton at Vuelta Femenina; “A speeding bicycle is a dangerous weapon,” says former ITV weatherman; Ciccone drives 900km to race due to fear of flying + more on the live blog

The sun’s still out and it’s perfect cycling weather… But that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from staying inside, shunning the bike (for a few hours, anyway), and dedicating himself to the Wednesday live blog

“Never about road safety, but about populist vote winning”: Cyclists slam harsher penalties proposed for dangerous riders, arguing “motorists get away with it on an almost daily basis”, but others claim “it introduces parity” + more on the live blog

A Tuesday live blog to kick off the week? I could get used to that… Join Adwitiya as he recovers from all the snooker by shifting his focus back to cycling (Il Giro starts this weekend), and maybe some football

“Why lower your stem when you can flip your handlebar”: Cyclists confused by ‘café racer’-style bars, but some claim it’s “probably” aero, comfortable and cool; “Tadej is our Messi”, says teammate; Blind pizza-making with Evenepoel + more on the live blog

Those short sleeve jerseys and shorts in the closet are looking real good right now… Join Adwitiya as he brings you all the cycling news and reactions ahead of the weekend

“It’s been mummified!”: Have you ever seen a cassette like this? Bike shop has to fully degrease “just to get it back on”… after customer didn’t want it replaced; Vittoria Bussi targets Hour Record again; DnB On The Bike is back + more on the live blog

It's the first live blog of May and things are looking very summery here in the UK... stay inside and read the live blog with Dan Alexander, it's too hot out there...

“The roads are not only paralysed – they’re dirty”: Locals slam “disgraceful trail of rubbish” left by cyclists during Mallorca 312 event; Should the Giro d’Italia be moved to August?; Tadej Pogačar casually chats… at 420 watts + more on the live blog

Just like Sam Watson at the Tour de Romandie, Ryan Mallon doesn’t have a clue what’s coming up on the Wednesday live blog – but he promises it’ll be packed with the latest, fast-cornering cycling news and views

“Why the f*** don’t we have traffic lights on bikes yet?” Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights and padded kit during race safety debate; Telegraph’s cucumber-related anti-cycling blunder; British pro wins after last-minute call-up + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and it’s a glorious day for riding a bike. But all that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from digging through all the latest cycling news and views to keep you entertained on the Tuesday live blog. I know, so selfless…

It’s Security and Storage week on road.cc — we’re sprucing up the bike shed and testing locks to destruction in our latest themed week

Need a new bike lock, travelling with your bike or just want some tips to create the ultimate secure bike shed? We're here all week with all the advice you need to keep your fleet safe and secure

“I enjoy debates but not abuse”: Jeremy Vine to stop sharing cycling videos on social media because “trolling just got too bad”

"They have had well over 100 million views but in the end the anger they generate has genuinely upset me"

“Are the cyclists paying for this? Because I’m not”: Drivers fume as airbag for cyclists unveiled on new SUV – but riders say “just stop hitting people”; Tadej Pogačar asked: “When do you retire?”; Peter Sagan booted off dance show + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the spring classics are over, and Ryan Mallon’s busy preparing for grand tour season by stocking up on all the latest cycling news and views at live blog altitude training camp

“Can’t you all stop driving in such large groups?”: Cyclists blast Royal Parks for advising them to “not ride in large groups”; Power Rangers-esque “ball bike” fails to impress cyclists; Pidcock shows off MTB skills on road bike + more on the live blog

Join the road.cc end of the week live blog while you gear up for sunny weekend rides and the last monument of the spring season, as Adwitiya brings you a roundup of all the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

“I think we have bigger problems than people on bikes”: Petition demanding cyclists have number plates and insurance branded “nonsense”; “Ban TT bikes and run all time trials on road bikes”; Team 7-Eleven is back + more on the live blog

If it's news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling you're after this Thursday then you're in the right place, Dan Alexander on duty for your Thursday live blog

Jeremy Vine claims angry drivers are “not getting enough sex” and have “small di*k energy”

“What happens is, all the people who are not getting enough sex, lock themselves in small metal boxes and drive around London,” the radio host, TV presenter, and camera cyclist said in a podcast

“It’s now a giant car park”: Cyclist passes over 500 cars in 20 minutes at Cheddar Gorge as landmark “overrun” by drivers; “Clearly a motorist”: Cyclist close passed by fellow cyclist; Tadej Pogačar destroys Flèche Wallonne rivals + more on the live blog

It’s the best Wednesday of the year – Flèche Wallonne day – and Ryan Mallon’s back for another day of cycling news, reaction, and stinging legs and searing lungs on the midweek live blog

“The mere sight of broken white lines with the words Cycle Hire Only is enough to send them into apoplexy”: Locals cry “war on cars” after car parking spaces replaced with 350 Lime e-bike bays, calling them “blight on the streets” + more on the live blog

Here to kickstart a glorious four-day week, Adwitiya is bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Sir Chris Hoy says he is “doing well”, and “going way better” on the bike since chemotherapy, following “terminal” cancer diagnosis that took “away all hope”

The six-time Olympic champion, who revealed in October that he has two to four years to live, said that he’s training to be “as fit and healthy as possible” for Tour de 4 in September

“Fixed as soon as they realise someone’s powering a lightbulb for free”: Shocked locals prove bike route barriers are live by lighting a bulb; Race under fire as pro loses teeth in horror crash; Fb Marketplace bikes strike again + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander back on duty to take you through to a glorious four-day weekend

“A few bikes show up and it’s the apocalypse”: Angry locals fume after “swarms” of hire bikes “dumped” on streets during Boat Race – but cyclists say, “Imagine if they all drove cars instead” + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Peter Sagan’s still dancing, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, reaction, and silliness on the midweek live blog

“An ordinary mafia”: Fans slam “thieves” at UCI for slapping Van der Poel with £928 fine for “unauthorised feeding” in Paris-Roubaix; Mohorič fan club helped identify bottle throwing spectator; Cycling UK rebrand; Evenepoel comeback + more on the blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s dealing with the Paris-Roubaix comedown the best way — a stint on the live blog, bringing you the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

“That’s why I’m never buying a Richard Mille watch”: Cycling fans baffled as Pogačar’s £250,000 watch leaves world champion with bloodied wrist; Driver: “Main purpose of roads isn’t safety”; Discovery+ spoils Paris-Roubaix result + more on the live blog

Well, that was quite the weekend of sport (between all the adverts, anyway). And Ryan Mallon’s back, exhausted from all that sitting in front of the TV, to keep you up to speed with the latest bone-rattling cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

“Look mum, I’m on TV!”: Rogue amateur cycling next to João Almeida at Itzulia Basque Country goes viral, as fans spark ‘I’m Spartacus’ moment; Barcelona manager “delighted to get away from football” to watch Paris-Roubaix + more on the live blog

One more day until Paris-Roubaix — Adwitiya’s here to keep you busy with the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

“Maybe I’ll hang it on the wall like a trophy”: Cyclist’s spectacularly worn chainring shocks riders and mechanics online… one suggesting it’s “genuinely the worst chainring that I’ve seen in my entire life” + more on the live blog

Only three sleeps 'til Roubaix! Dan Alexander will be continuing the countdown and rounding up all the other news, reaction, updates and silliness worth knowing from the world of cycling this Thursday