cycling live blog

“Hang it in the Louvre”: Remco Evenepoel’s “humiliation” of Tadej Pogačar sends cycling world crazy, but world TT champion admits “it doesn’t matter”; Zoe Bäckstedt wins U23 time trial; Van der Poel’s Lambo; Is Pog “not that good”? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the world championships are underway, and Ryan Mallon’s desperately hoping he can get through the first cycling live blog of the week without being caught by a flying Belgian man in a gold helmet

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 09:07
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Pidcock “worried about friends” on Israel-Premier Tech; “Cyclists should be banned” from road after collision with lorry driver… according to Facebook comments; World Championships preview as riders to use GPS tracking + more on the live blog

Callum is back to shepherd in the weekend with 'dangerous cyclist' stories, World Championship look aheads, and other bits of bicycling miscellany.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 08:44
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YouTube driving instructor shares “road rage” video after driver’s pointless overtake of cyclist, tells people to “let it go”; Ultra-endurance rider remains under arrest in Russia; The Guardian’s £866 list of “safety essentials” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from slogging his bike up some very big, wet and windy Scottish hills, ready to resume the day job and round up all your news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 08:08
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“Hi-vis and lights make chuff-all difference if drivers don’t look”: Cyclist “glad I wore my most visible protection” after motorist pulls out – but rider accused of “steaming on”; Tom Pidcock’s mum behind Vuelta ceremony; Bike ban + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know), and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to while away the hours on the midweek live blog

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:19
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UCI denounces Vuelta Palestine protesters’ “militant actions” and blasts Spanish government for “exploiting sport for political purposes”; Ineos rider says protests’ success “very bad for cycling”; Is Tom Pidcock a Tour contender? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, it’s raining (again), but at least Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to get you ready for the week ahead. That’s a positive, right?

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 09:12
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“More traffic, more crashes. Who knew?” Telegraph ridiculed for Tube strike bike “chaos” story on eight extra crashes (as cycle numbers up 32%) and “terrifying cycling” poll; Good service on all Limes; Snapped seatpost Zwift crash + more on the live blog

It’s finally, finally Friday, and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you into the weekend with your daily microdose of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 08:59
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“More farce than grand tour”? Cycling fans call for Vuelta a España to be cancelled after crucial time trial cut in half over safety concerns amid Palestine protests; Cycling miles jump by 32% during London Tube strikes + more on the live blog

We’ve got another newbie on the live blog today! Everyone give Megan a warm welcome on her first day, as she and the team will be keeping you up to speed with all the usual news, views, and nonsense from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 08:56
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Is the Tube strike turning London’s cycle lanes into “mosh pits on wheels”? Cyclists claim commute is “carnage” due to red light jumpers and hire bikes – but others say increased demand proof that better, wider cycleways needed + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek round-up of all the latest cycling news, views, and maybe, just maybe a proper finish at the Vuelta (though I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one)

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 08:58
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Vuelta stage shortened due to protests; Ineos ‘confident’ of signing Onley; “The blue bike is mine, the black lock isn’t”: Innocent mistake or a sign your bike’s in danger?; Bike use surges as TfL strike continues + more on the live blog

Everyone give Callum a warm welcome as he joins us for his first live blog, he and the team will be bringing you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Tuesday

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 08:52
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“No wonder cycling’s dying in this country”: Fuming fans slam ITV for “ruining” Geraint Thomas retirement party by ditching Tour of Britain finale for horse racing; Accidental anti-cycling; G tributes; Hoy’s Tour de 4 raises £2m + more on the live blog

As cycling enters day one of the post-G era, Ryan Mallon is back with all the latest bike-related news and views on the Monday live blog. Which may contain lots of references to a certain Tour de France winner from Wales…

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 09:21
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