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Two young cyclists riding in hi-vis and helmets, Kent Road Safety campaig

“Like telling women to wear long skirts for their safety”: Cyclists slam road safety group for claiming “wearing a helmet keeps you safer” – but drivers ridicule “woke brigade endangering own lives”; Angry Tesco shopper kicks bike + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a whirlwind weekend trying to keep up with all the bike racing going on (and watching Paul McCartney sing with Bruce Springsteen), a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 09:00

Rui Oliveira after “winning” 2025 Tour of Slovenia stage two

“You’re killing the spirit of the sport”: Pro cyclist says riders are “pulling soccer moves” to get rivals disqualified, as controversial Tour of Slovenia sprint sparks “over-exaggeration” claims + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the end of the week live blog, join Adwitiya as he takes you through all the twists and turns of news, views, and all the other chatter from the cycling world

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 08:46

“More cat-like reflexes than the damn cat”: Cyclist pulls off save of the year, somehow bunny-hopping over cat at last minute; “Falling apart”: Pothole protest over “disgraceful” state of roads; How not to finish a bike race + more on the live blog

It's a very soggy live blog for you today, British summertime has arrived... Dan Alexander will be keeping dry inside, probably best you do too and have our Thursday cycling round-up for company

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 07:53

Grimsby PSPO enforcement officers (North East Lincolnshire Council)

“It’s easy to catch considerate cyclists”: £1,000 cycling fines councillor accused of “Daily Mail-style dislike of cyclists” and using town bike ban to “fulfil personal prejudices”; Royal Parks cycling code slammed after car crash + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Nope, but at least Ryan Mallon’s back to help you slog and struggle through the middle of the week on the Wednesday live blog. And the Tour of Britain is starting tomorrow, so things are looking up

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:59

Maven Ultimate brakes on “kinda crappy” bike

“Some things just shouldn’t go together”: Cyclist panned on social media for decking out “crappy bike with one of the most powerful brakes in the world”; “He’d have crashed it”: Roglič catches strays from fans in Red Bull video + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog with Adwitiya on the helm, bringing your daily dose of cycling news, views and nonsense

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 08:30

“That kick felt personal”: Horrified cyclist watches airline baggage handler “maliciously” throw and kick bike bag, but says “luckily the bike survived” after “going missing”; Simon Yates Giro win reaction; Thomas slams UAE tactics + more on the live blog

It’s Monday on the live blog, so will Ryan Mallon approach it like Simon Yates on the Colle delle Finestre, all guns blazing? Or will be spend the day like Carapaz and Del Toro, dithering and unsure what to do? There’s only one way to find out…

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 08:25

The Sun publishes footage of cyclist being hit by driver on roundabout… and asks ‘who is in the wrong?’; Riled-up fans vs devout Lance Armstrong apologists; Djokovic says he “won’t repeat fun but dangerous” Arc de Triomphe ride + more on the live blog

To see out the end of a four-day work week, Adwitiya is back on the live blog (after ages) with the latest roundup of cycling news, views, and reactions

Fri, May 30, 2025 08:33

Novak Djokovic cycles around Paris… and almost gets knocked off bike at Arc de Triomphe; Ayuso abandons Giro with bee sting; Bizarre ‘bike tip’ video; New Ventoux Strava QOM; Lime rides soar in dry weather; Weird cycling ads + more on the live blog

We'll have all the news worth knowing from the world of cycling this Thursday (plus plenty that's not too) as Dan Alexander takes the reins of our penultimate live blog of the week

Thu, May 29, 2025 08:01

Tour of Somerville Cat 2/3 mass crash, 2025

“There’ll be lots of deals on Facebook Marketplace”: Shocking footage as dozens of cyclists crash in mass pile-up at amateur race branded “straight-up carnage”; New tiny S-Works the latest tech evolution?; Del Toro’s Giro comeback + more on the live blog

It’s Mortirolo day! And to celebrate, Ryan Mallon’s lined up a similar day of torment, suffering, and excruciating pain on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, May 28, 2025 08:45

Kasper Asgreen wins stage 14, 2025 Giro d’Italia

Should time trial helmets be banned in road races? Luke Rowe urges UCI to take action; Giro chaos: Roglič abandons, Carapaz attacks, Del Toro suffers; Jeremy Clarkson “amused” to hear BBC journalist’s “ridiculous” cargo bike stolen + more on the live blog

The bank holiday weekend is over, the Giro is about to explode in the mountains, and Ryan Mallon has dusted the cobwebs off the live blog keyboard for another action-packed day of cycling news, views, and silly videos

Tue, May 27, 2025 08:24