cycling live blog Archives

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Simon Pegg ‘me passing cyclists’ skit (Simon Pegg, Instagram)

Is he (Shaun of the) Dead wrong about cyclists? Simon Pegg slammed for ‘me passing cyclists’ skit, blasting people on bikes “riding two abreast” and “in the middle of the road”; Shock and awe as Pogačar pulls off epic Giro TT win + more on the live blog

He may be a little bleary-eyed and delirious after a night on the barrier with Bruce Springsteen, but Ryan Mallon’s back to hit the Friday live blog with all the energy of that indefatigable 74-year-old and Tadej Pogačar combined. Probably…

Fri, May 10, 2024 09:10

Mark Cavendish wins Tour de Hongrie stage 2

Just in time for #35? Mark Cavendish wins first sprint in three months at Tour de Hongrie; Police ask cyclists to “remove wheels and saddle if they can’t keep their bike inside” after bike theft; Reaction to Zwift subscription hike + more on the live blog

Just two more days until the weekend already? Adwitiya’s thanking the bank holiday and bringing you all the news and views from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, May 09, 2024 08:59

Horrified bike shop shares photos of battered “single speed… maybe” bicycle (@trench_tales)

“That saddle has stories to tell”: Horrified bike shop would “really rather not find out” if battered “single speed… maybe with multiple cadence options” still works; Pogačar skinsuitgate + more on the live blog

These sunny post-bank holiday mid-Giro four-day weeks are quite nice, aren't they? Dan Alexander is on live blog duty again today for all your news, reaction and more

Wed, May 08, 2024 08:28

“Should be broadcast far and wide”: Praise for close pass advert encouraging drivers to “leave space for a life” when overtaking cyclists; Is Pidcock’s Sa Calobra time unbeatable?; Deer Miss off the Day; Giro sprint stage + more on the live blog

It's a Tuesday that feels like a Monday, but the sun's out and the Giro's on... so no bank holiday blues here — Dan Alexander will have all your live blog updates, news, reaction and more

Tue, May 07, 2024 08:03

This isn’t just a bad bike rack, this is an M&S bad bike rack (+ possibly the worst one yet); New cycle parking installed next to “dangerous” junction; “Cyclists cause more misery than drivers”; Rowe retires; Giro d’Italia build-up + more on the live blog

One more day to the Pogi show – sorry, I mean the Giro… And Ryan Mallon’s here to make sure you’re more prepared than late ‘90s era Marco Pantani with all the latest cycling news and updates on the Friday live blog

Fri, May 03, 2024 09:11

Drivers on C3 Cycleway, London (credit: John Sword)

‘How to beat the rush? Use the bike lane’: Motorists, including driving instructor and cab driver flood cycle path — and refuse to give way to cyclists; Free Lime bikes to poll stations; Joy Division album or Giro d’Italia stages? + more on the live blog

It’s a poll day edition of the live blog this Thursday, with Adwitiya bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world

Thu, May 02, 2024 08:54

“Disappointing” barriers installed on Nuneaton active travel route

Another cycle route blocked by “disappointing” barriers that “reduce accessibility and comfort”; Geraint Thomas’ namesake sells a bike… cue plenty of jokes; Cycle lane hosts cricket match for the ages; Vuelta Femenina + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you all your updates from the cycling world as the Vuelta Femenina hots up and the Giro creeps closer...

Wed, May 01, 2024 08:20

Harrogate Station Gateway scheme (North Yorkshire Council)

Cycle lane plans scrapped from active travel scheme – despite council identifying road as “priority route” for cycling; The UK’s most useless ‘cycle path’?; CiCLE Classic organiser speaks; Alison Jackson: Cycling’s best celebrator? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog – in between tinkering with his Giro fantasy league team…

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 09:14

Geraint Thomas Strade Bianche 2024 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“If this was a new sport, there’s no way it would be allowed”: Geraint Thomas says 50% of cycling crashes are down to UCI chief David Lappartient and race organisers; Hacked Lime bikes EDM music?; Lidl-Trek’s Alphabetti Spaghetti + more on the live blog

Snooker’s underway and the Giro’s looming large (odds on someone clearing the table using just the pink balls?), Adwitiya is ready to get another week of non-stop cycling news and views going

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 08:45

“You’ll get ten tickets a day doing this”: Motorbike rider in cycle lane almost sweeps oncoming cyclist and close passes Jeremy Vine; Cyclists hail Stuttgart’s rack railway with bike trailer; Fancy a role in a Danny Boyle movie? + more on the live blog

Another week comes to an end, Adwitiya’s on the live blog hot seat this Friday to get you over the line onto the weekend with all the latest cycling news

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 08:33