cycling live blog Archives

cycling live blog

“This will do further harm”: Borough blames bridge closure for congestion despite soaring costs and active travel route; BMW driver accused of “forgetting what ‘give way’ meant” after collision; Dowsett altitude disappointment + more on the live blog

The Tour de France excitement can barely contain itself at road.cc HQ, Callum might even have to go for a bike ride at some point...

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 09:50

“Diolch!” Live free-to-air 2026 Tour de France coverage confirmed on S4C and iPlayer; “Left-hooking” driver spared police action after driver doesn’t report incident; Men’s Tour of Britain route + more on the live blog

Happy July! And safe travels to Ryan as he heads to Catalonia for a rather big bike race. Callum is here to tide things over whilst glancing at the profiles of Congolese defenders

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 09:22

Cyclist shouts at hire bike user for failing to look before turning in Edinburgh

Fuming cyclist rages at hire bike rider on “machine of death with no safety equipment or road knowledge required” for failing to look before turning; Pogačar’s million dollar watch; Colnago on sale for £145; Remco inspects new SL9 + more on the live blog

Are we in Barcelona yet? Are we in Barcelona yet? Are we in Barcelona yet? Nope, but there’s still plenty of cycling news, views, and general silliness to help you while away the hours on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 09:59

“Only makes sense on paths you DON’T want cyclists to use”: “Totally indefensible” slalom barriers on cycle lane; Lance Armstrong’s DS tells UCI boss to “stick to selfies & dubious deals”; “Canyon to Brompton” delivery nightmare + more on the live blog

Now that the national champs are done and dusted, the countdown to the Tour de France is well and truly underway – and Ryan and Callum are here to keep you up to speed with all the pre-Tour news (and random bike lane complaints) on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 29, 2026 09:58

“Full speed & no sleep deprivation. Way to go!” Ultra cyclist smashes Tour Divide record, second place still 2 days behind; Pinarello Dogma F inexplicably appears at Louis Vuitton catwalk; Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour team revealed + more on the live blog

It's scorchio, so Callum is here with an official road.cc warning for you to remain indoors and join him for a day of two-wheeled miscellany.

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 09:41

“Bring back ITV’s montages”: TNT Sports slammed for “impressively awful” AI Tour de France history video; Iconic Paris-Roubaix restaurant damaged in fire; Pogačar ditches final pre-Tour altitude camp; National champs vs heatwave + more on the live blog

Just one quiet (and relatively cool) day of news, that’s all your resident cycling live blogger Ryan Mallon wants this Tuesday. Is that really too much to ask?

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:22

“Glad a real person put thought and effort into this picture”: American outdoor shop under fire for AI-generated image in bike ad… with drop bars beneath the saddle + more on the live blog

Rounding up all the weekend's nonsense, Callum is here, although he 's got a sneaking suspicion events in Whitehall might interrupt his Tour de Suisse summary. So inconsiderate...

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 09:50

Heidi Alexander riding to work on a Brompton

“Where’s your hi-vis?” Transport secretary praised for “brilliant” bike commute video in “normal clothes”… but angry drivers accuse her of dressing “dangerously”; 20mph zones “make drivers play with phones”; Boulting on 5 Tour deal + more on the live blog

It’s finally here… It’s Friday, Scotland are playing tonight, and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you gently into the weekend with all the usual cycling news, reaction, and general silliness on your favourite live blog

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 09:26

“Instant karma”: Driver close passes cyclist on blind bend towards oncoming car… and immediately gets pulled over by police officer, who asks him: “What’s your problem?”; Cycling’s boring war: Is Tadej Pogačar “destroying” racing? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and general nonsense on the live blog. Unless someone mentions the England match, then he’s off…

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 09:51

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