cycling live blog Archives

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Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar, ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey

Tadej Pogačar’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey divides internet – as cycling fans say “at least it’s better than an autocratic state with human rights abuses”; Hire bike borders “Checkpoint Charlie”, says Dara Ó Briain; Vuelta eco protest + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog. Just don’t disturb me… And no photos, please

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 08:59

“I have a problem with that”: Retiring pro cyclist calls out riders who “don’t care” if they crash and make races “so dangerous” by braking late and “cutting everyone off” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to our live blog as the Vuelta countdown continues... unfortunately you'll have to wait until the weekend for that to get underway but Dan Alexander will be keeping you up to date with all the other goings on in the cycling world today

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 08:14

Florida man with ‘armed cyclist’ shows up again

“It’s completely understandable”: Rider with ‘Armed Cyclist’ jersey, disco lights, and ‘take your lane’ flags goes viral (again); “He’s not just coming for the Tour”: Red Bull boss says Remco Evenepoel’s move is a “calculated risk” + more on the live blog

With the hopes and dreams of another warm weekend on the horizon, Adwitiya’s setting out for another live blog stint, where he’ll be furiously pedalling — Matty Richardson style — through all the cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 08:36

“My dad dropped a mallet on my SL8…”: But can it be fixed?; Cyclists question The Guardian’s “summer cycling essentials” piece; Charlie Tanfield falls short of Ganna’s Hour Record, but Will Bjergfelt sets new C5 record + more on the live blog

Your Thursday round-up of everything worth knowing from the world of cycling (plus plenty of silliness that you could probably do without) comes courtesy of Dan Alexander this week

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 08:08

No No Cycling sign on Bluston Parade to Queensway footbridge

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

The temperatures are still rising, so get the factor 50 ready, crack the windows open, and join Ryan Mallon for another day chock-full of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 08:49

“Hope stealing it will make you feel a lot better”: Cyclist leaves “emotional manipulation” note on bike to dissuade thieves; 21-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck rider quits pro cycling citing safety concerns amidst fatal crashes + more on the live blog

It’s the kind of Tuesday where the tarmac’s melting and bidons are boiling, but Ryan Mallon and Adwitiya are still keeping cool and bringing you all the cycling news, gossip, and whatever else survives the heat

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 09:09

Cycling’s newest marginal gain? “You’d be surprised how many watts disadvantage the seatpost actually is,” claims cyclist riding with no saddle; Tadej Pogačar won’t equal Eddy Merckx, says Sean Kelly; Luke Rowe’s sweary audiobook + more on the live blog

The weekend’s over and another heatwave’s coming, but that won’t stop Ryan Mallon keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Unless it gets too hot, of course, then all bets are off…

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 08:48

Cyclist seeks “emotional support” after carbon rim explodes on rear-mounted car rack; “There were boos from the French fans”: Pro rider says he has “inside information” that Tadej Pogačar “didn’t want to win” Tour de France stage + more on the live blog

One more day before the (hopefully warm) break arrives… Adwitiya’s got the caffeine on standby, and all the latest and greatest from the cycling world on his screen

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 08:30

Broken a spoke? Bizarre internet video claims a cable tie is all you need; “It really could have been a tragedy”: Pro cyclist sheds light on “truly horrible” Tour de Pologne crash; Victor Bosoni wins Transcontinental; Strava beef + more on the live blog

The weekend's ticking closer and there are rumours of some much warmer weather on the horizon here in the UK — looking forward to all that is Dan Alexander who is back in the live blog hot seat for your Thursday round up

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 08:14

“Pity she didn’t drown”: Daily Mail readers have meltdown after “entitled” cyclist pushed into canal by angry dog walker in viral clip – as drivers claim “she could have killed that dog”; GB cyclists target three records in one day + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Remco’s leaving Quick-Step, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 08:54