April Fools' Day Archives

April Fools’ Day

“New fear unlocked”: Bike courier’s snapped steerer tube gives everyone the shivers; Gorewear closes; Remco confirms he WILL race Flanders; The story behind one of the best pro cycling photos + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from Scotland and gearing up for another packed day of live blog action. We'll have all your news, views, Dwars door Vlaanderen updates, opinion and more from around the cycling world this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 09:01

BP encourages drivers to save 100% on soaring fuel prices by cycling to petrol stations instead

The initiative is in response to the war in the Middle East that has led experts to warn of oil shortages for cars and homes

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 07:00

“Can’t beat racing in Spain in August”: Geraint Thomas ‘confirms’ Vuelta as final race before retirement… and Pro Cycling Stats falls for it; Tom Pidcock to make Giro d’Italia debut in “fantastic opportunity”; April Fools roundup + more on the live blog

Five more sleeps to the Ronde… And to pass the time, Ryan Mallon will be here with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog – while remembering to check the calendar before reading anything on the internet

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 08:56

Video: Jeremy Vine shares moment his “drone” was taken out by a bird of prey – and the usual suspects fall for it, plus a round-up of other cycling-related April Fools pranks

Broadcaster’s spoof footage flies over the head of Julia Hartley-Brewer, among others

Mon, Apr 01, 2024 11:16

Easter Sunday tech news round-up – featuring Ribble’s Hover Bike and more

There seems to be a few new products launching today, for some reason ...

Sun, Apr 01, 2018 09:15

Cycling industry April Fools’ Day round-up

Innovative apps, disc-brake-proof shoes and a brand new bike which sounds VERY technologically advanced

Sat, Apr 01, 2017 14:39