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“He wants bikes in traffic lanes. Give him what he wants”: Cyclists urged to “slow every street down to bicycle speed” and ride in middle of lane amid premier’s war on cycle paths + more on the live blog

Yep, Autumn is definitely here. So, store the summer bike somewhere safe, grab your coats, and get ready to stumble into the leafy puddle that is the Friday live blog with Ryan Mallon

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 09:59

Cyclist pulls out in front of motorbike rider in London

Motorbike rider slams “typical London cyclist” for “wearing AirPods, not looking, cutting across two lanes, and blaming everyone but themselves”; Camera cyclist councillor blasts “obsessed” Mail over 999 police car filtering clip + more on the live blog

After spending most of yesterday blowing away a shed’s worth of cobwebs, Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you entertained and distracted with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 10:00

Paul Seixas on the podium after winning the 2026 Il Lombardia

Il Lombardia winner Paul Seixas forced to pose with “idiot” mayor who banned all cyclists from city centre and called for bike licence plates; Lachlan Morton breaks Pony Express record; Healy on Pogačar-less racing; Safety protest + more on the live blog

After two weeks spent eating, drinking, and bike race spectating his way around Italy, it’s back to porridge (and the Monday live blog) for Ryan Mallon. Wish him luck…

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 10:39

2026 Tour de France stage 18 peloton with Tadej Pogacar in black shorts

“Cask strength stupid”: Fans react to suggestion Tour de France riders “lack the strength to race a proper bicyclist” on a normal bike; Egan Bernal reportedly mulling retirement + more on the live blog

Basking in yesterday's Rogmontada, Callum is back dredging the internet for two-wheeled delights

Thu, Oct 08, 2026 10:17

Labour mayor Chris Cooke and Conservative mayor Ben Houcham celebrate removal of Middlesbrough cycle lane, Linthorpe Road

“Why not just paint white lines on the road?”: Locals claim £10 million cycle lane investment a “waste of money” despite previous scrapped schemes increasing cycling in the town; “Photo-finishgate” continues + more on the live blog

Having trapped himself in a bit of a London-centric e-bike frame of mind for too long, Callum's going back to basics this today with a bit of old-fashioned bike lane fuss

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 10:38

“I get a call telling me that I did something wrong”: Cyclists share Operation SNAP experiences; Could an EU ban prevent illegal bike battery kits coming to the UK? Leading body calls for action + more on the live blog

The editors are away, so Callum will play! He's here, musing aloud for one more day before being whisked off for a weekend lying down in a dark room watching Primoz Roglic carry his hopes and dreams....

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 10:29

US political candidate’s bike rides on Strava show he doesn’t live in state he’s running to lead; Tadej Pogačar reportedly lobbying team to race in Europeans; Oxford Street pedestrianisation to start next month + more on the live blog

It's undeniably Autumn, but thankfully the behaviour of certain individuals across the pond are keeping Callum from falling into a stupor

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 10:30

Elite Men’s Road Race_19_world championships_2026

Rivals accuse one another of “riding across national borders” during men’s world road race as Tom Pidcock and Michael Matthews blame lack of co-operation; Tributes paid to Katy Marchant after Olympic champion retires + more on the live blog

After spending seven hours in front of the telly yesterday, Callum finally gets a chance to talk about what he saw

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 10:03

Anger as “tone-deaf” Traffic Scotland tells cycling groups “courtesy goes a long way” and to “be mindful of traffic behind you”, days after cyclist killed by driver during club ride; The most stylish man at the worlds?; SNL x Lime + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, Remco Evenepoel’s enjoying his day off in Montreal, and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of news and nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:38

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