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“Despite my dislike of cyclists, that’s shocking”: Farming community divided over “arrogant, entitled” farmer spraying camping cyclist with slurry; Mark Cavendish confirmed for final Tour de France; No fish for unlucky British pro + more on the live blog

The Tour de France starts this week. I repeat, the Tour de France starts this week. And Ryan Mallon’s here to get the countdown underway with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. As long as he can contain his excitement, of course…

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 09:25

“Feels like cycling coverage is about to go back to the dark ages”: Cycling fans blast “disgrace” as Eurosport Player set to shut down after Tour de France; Froome acts (again) and misses Tour; Visma/Intermarché bike colour wars + more on the live blog

The Tour de France is fast approaching, England’s biennial footballing meltdown is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Friday live blog – what more could you want on the longest day of the year?

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 08:45

Jonas Vingegaard and Wout Van Aert in new Visma jersey

Vingegaard and Van Aert to ride Tour de France as Visma-Lease a Bike reveal super squad (+ special “Renaissance” jersey); Did we really need another blue kit in the peloton?; Police slammed for collision reporting; Candyman bike + more on the live blog

It’s your Thursday round-up of all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world today, Adwitiya is in the hot seat for your daily dose of the live blog action

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 08:57

Motorist parked blocking shared use cycle and pedestrian path tells cyclist to “get on the road”

“Car brain strikes again”: Motorist blocking shared cycle + pedestrian path tells cyclist to “get on the road”; ‘Vote Flights, Not Bikes’ says Ryanair; GB News “war on motorists” fiction; GCN explains website closure on YouTube + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the sun is (finally) shining, and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 08:55

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Why don’t we look at what’s causing the incidents?”: BBC asks ‘should helmets be mandatory for cyclists’; Pro cyclist jokes about sleeping in suitcase to avoid “rough” French hotels; 2026 Tour de France to start from Barcelona + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is your live blogger-in-chief bringing you all the latest news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 08:43

Mayor Bruno Marchand (top left), Cyclist in London (image: Simon MacMichael),

“This is how you challenge motonormativity”: Cyclists applaud mayor’s chef’s kiss response in shutting down “very silly” road tax question; Gordon Ramsay’s Cycling Nightmares: Recipe for a never-ending bike helmet debate? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and after another weekend of battling the crosswinds, Adwitiya is back on the live blog with all the latest cycling news and reaction

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 09:06

“So of course, who do people take their anger out on?”: Facebook group learns of driver’s crash, blame cyclists…; “Wooden that be fun to ride”: Definitely not the new Trek — but cyclist’s DIY Madone is rideable…(apparently) + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, your one-stop shop for all things cycling as we head towards another soggy weekend. Don't you just love British summertime

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 08:14

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (6)

Local politician tries telling Facebook followers why more people cycling is a win for everyone… has to close comments “within minutes”; Should TT bikes be banned?; Pro to miss Tour de France after collision with driver + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day with all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 08:12

Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets trial, Exeter (Heavitree and Whipton Liveable Neighbourhood Group)

Cyclists blast Mail’s “appalling lie” that LTN stopped doctors visiting patients; Yellow cards introduced to pro cycling to clamp down on dangerous riding and driving during races; Keir Starmer: Labour is “on the side of drivers” + more on the live blog

We may be smack bang in the middle of party manifesto week (perhaps that’s why it’s dragging along so slowly?), but hey – at least the Tour de Suisse is on and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the Wednesday live blog. That’s something, right?

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 08:49

“You’re just confusing drivers with this nonsense”: Cyclists blast road safety group for warning “never attempt to undertake on the inside, even in a cycle lane”; Time for an Ineos women’s team?; Dog walker nearly wipes out Hirschi + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to continue his Tour preparations with more high-altitude cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 09:26