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“Signing the lifelong contract was a mere formality”: Wout van Aert gets Visma-Lease a Bike logo sunburnt on his thighs; Chris Froome says he’ll be “back on the bike in no time” after breaking collarbone; Evenepoel debuts moustache + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya is ready to bring you all the latest cycling news, reaction and some general silliness

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:08

Plain rice, boiled eggs (with shells)… “overdosed with sriracha”: Fans label cyclist’s ‘pro nutrition meal’ as “hate crime against food”; Former cycling commissioner says BBC’s ‘war on our roads’ is “exhausting and troublesome” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Adwitiya’s back for hopefully a slightly sunnier week of cycling news, reaction and opinions on the live blog

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 10:02

Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar at 2024 Tour de France

“Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes on time trial bike; “Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in opposite direction waves at peloton at UAE Tour + more on the live blog

Like Filippo Ganna at Volta ao Algarve, Adwitiya has the right finish line to this week in his sights, as he brings to you your daily dose of cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 09:55

“Just a flesh wound”: Cyclists spot Cervélo TT bike for £820 on Facebook Marketplace which owner claims to have ridden “for years without problem”… despite giant crack in carbon downtube; Fallout to farcical Algarve sprint chaos + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander is charging towards the keyboard like Filippo Ganna at an ill-fated stage race, ready to bring you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 09:14

“Most bizarre finish we’ve seen”: Farcical finish to pro race… after “total chaos” sees almost entire peloton miss turning during sprint and end up on wrong side of road; Supreme launches SpongeBob kit + more on the live blog

Halfway through the week, keep going and the weekend will be here before you know it... Dan Alexander is on the live blog for all your cycling news this Wednesday

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 09:10

Jérôme Pineau at the 2012 Tour de France

“If he’s a cyclist, he gets two years and is written off from everything”: Former pro cyclist blasts tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban as “scandalous” and asks “how can you negotiate a suspension?” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the still cold (and wet) live blog seat with the latest cycling news and views — bear with him as he figures how to do it all over again…

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:04

“Nobody has ever said people will have to give up their cars and cycle everywhere”: Cyclists hit out at “vitriol and lies” spread about active travel; Geraint Thomas to retire: Strictly on the cards?; “Cycling doesn’t help itself” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and just like Sam Bennett, Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the ground running and sprint into another new week of cycling updates and opinions on the live blog

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 08:41

End of the road for Tour de France Unchained — Netflix confirms no more seasons; “Yes… and long overdue”: Cyclists support calls for drivers to be “presumed liable” in collisions; Wax your chain…in a rice cooker?! + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog... Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your updates, news, reaction, silliness and more

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 09:14

Tom Pidcock, Q36.5 training camp (Georg Lindacher)

“Sad we can’t afford to watch you anymore”: Tom Pidcock unveils classics schedule… prompting fan complaints about TNT’s cycling price hike; “Give children the choice and they will cycle to school”; French race fine plans slammed + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, and Ryan Mallon’s back to round up all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the midweek live blog

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 09:55

Sofiane Sehili DIY repair job on rear mech during 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

“It would be mental to do single speed on that course!” Ultra-distance cyclist opts for cheap bike shop repair after trashing rear mech during gruelling off-road mountain race – and is forced to ride with one gear to the finish + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s still very cold, and Ryan Mallon’s busy trying to gee himself up to do some training later this afternoon… After a day of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog first, of course

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 09:59