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Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte)

“It’s a fantastic pension scheme”: Chris Froome branded “the worst signing in cycling history” and a “half-time clown” by former pro after “undignified, meagre” season; Froome admits “I’m not looking for victories” + more on the live blog

The weather may not currently know what it’s playing at, but at least Ryan Mallon (kind of) does, and he’s here for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:10

A103, Haringey, London (Google Street View) and Telegrah article

“Nasty” anti-cycling activists accused of “drumming up hate for safety measures” after claiming new bike lane will make heavily congested road already lined with cars “an open air gas chamber”; Cav’s retirement plans; GB changes + more on the live blog

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of cycling news about – and Ryan Mallon’s here again to keep you up to date on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:49

Tom Pidcock, 2024 Tour of Britain (Elliot Keen/British Cycling/via SWpix.com)

“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… The road cycling season’s over, so settle down for some dodgy cycling infrastructure, cyclocross shenanigans, and transfer gossip on the first live blog of the week/winter with Ryan Mallon (though the weather’s not too bad, which is nice)

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 08:37

“Tell me you’re leaving Ineos without telling me that you’re leaving Ineos”: Tom Pidcock “deselected” by team for Il Lombardia; Cyclists slam “unfair” Cycle to Work scheme; UCI to fine cyclocross riders for littering on course + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the week and Adwitiya’s on the chillier-than-usual hot seat to steer this Friday’s live blog in the direction of all the latest cycling news, views and more

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 09:12

Amanda Holden Big Ride to Work charity cycle (Heart Radio)

“I found a crack in the market and filled it”: Bum Butter cycling chamois cream enjoys “dream” spike in sales… after Amanda Holden gave brand a shout-out ahead of charity cycle; Shimano ‘crankgate’ rumbles on + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog... Dan Alexander will be doing your updates today, in between sulking about how dark and cold it's getting and longing for those summer rides back

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 08:21

Tadej Pogačar wins the 2024 world road race championships, Zurich

Tour de France director says the question of Pogačar doping is “not an illegitimate one”; Should people get tax relief for cycling to work?; Chloe Dygert drops out of stage race… after bumping into door and breaking her nose + more on the live blog

Welcome to the live blog one and all! It’s the middle of the week and Adwitiya’s your host for the day with all the cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 09:00

Tadej Pogacar at 2024 Giro dell’Emilia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“We couldn’t see where we were going”: Pogačar leads safety charge as Italian classic cancelled mid-race due to excessive flooding, with “water as high as disc rotors”; Valtteri Bottas’ gravel obsession; brat summer cycling edition + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is on the rapidly-cooling-down live blog hot seat, bringing you all the news, views and more from the cycling world

Tue, Oct 08, 2024 08:54

Tadej Pogačar wins 2024 Giro dell’Emilia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com) and Matteo Jorgenson Strava post

“Just Zone 2”: Matteo Jorgenson issues snarky Strava swipe at Tadej Pogačar after world champion delivers another long-range masterclass at Giro dell’Emilia; Strava’s very harsh and personal AI advice; Weird cycle lane encounters + more on the live blog

It’s the start of the last big week of road racing on the TV for 2024, and Ryan Mallon’s here to bring you all the latest cycling news and views from Italy and beyond on the Monday live blog

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 09:10

“Amazing to see the BBC getting this wrong”: Camera cyclist “disappointed” after BBC calls him “vigilante” in now-corrected mistake; Uber’s cycling pub with £5.50 Happy Hour pints; Pogačar’s rainbow jersey; WTF electrical box bike? + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and we’re once again within touching distance of the weekend… until then, it’s Adwitiya on the live blog bringing you all the latest cycling news, reaction and more

Fri, Oct 04, 2024 08:44

Kensington High Street painted cycle lane issues (Ryan Wilson/Twitter)

Cyclist explains why riders “aren’t very grateful for tiny painted cycle lane” on notorious route where council ripped out segregated bike lane; Pothole “roads emergency”; The incredible lengths London bike thieves will go to steal + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bring you all your cycling news, reaction, silliness and more....

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 08:03