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“Driving a car at me isn’t the solution”: Cyclists debate filtering through traffic; “Imagine listening to Sean Kelly”: Cycling commentator sends fans into hysterics with pony sounds; Chris Morris backs Brixton Cycles fundraiser + more on the live blog

After a day of incessant tea slurping and biscuit munching with all the road.cc personnel, Adwitiya is back to give you an extra dose of cycling news on this end of the week live blog

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 09:41

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

“Can’t wait for speed limits at the next F1 race in Vegas”: Cyclists and motorists baffled by new “April Fools” 20mph time trial rules; Terrible anti-cycling barriers; Breaking (Away) Bad: Oscar Onley’s training/ painting gear + more on the live blog

It’s our annual road.cc editorial day today, so expect a slightly disrupted live blog service today, courtesy of a multi-tasking, tea-slurping Ryan and Adwitiya

Thu, Feb 08, 2024 10:47

Tom Pidcock Coll de Rates (Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com/Strava)

Tom Pidcock claims famous Strava KOM… but quickly deletes ride; A ‘cyclists dismount’ sign for the ages; Mark Cavendish signs Tour Colombia fan’s… slightly creepy Cav doll; Sam Bennett: “I’ve been s***” + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog... Dan Alexander is here to bring you everything you need to know (and plenty you probably don't) from the world of cycling today

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 09:18

Contraflow bike lane, King’s Road, Kingston (Chaponabike, Twitter)

“What kind of sick joke is this?” Cyclist blasts new “suicide” contraflow bike lane that “invites conflict”; “Invisible” cycle lane kerbs a danger to motorists and pedestrians; Disc brakes: The secret to winning the rainbow jersey? + more on the live blog

After failing to find a wealthy backer for his breakaway live blog project, Ryan Mallon’s back with his tail between his legs and all the latest cycling news and views on the old, traditional, historic Tuesday live blog

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 10:04

“If we must have more trams, let them take space from cars”: Cyclists “horrified” at plans to replace bike path with new tram line; Paris votes to triple SUV parking fees; Štybar “shed tears” during final home worlds; Bikeayo Saka + more on the live blog

Just like the crushing inevitability of another Mathieu van der Poel cyclocross victory, it’s Monday – but don’t worry, as Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the week with all the latest cycling news on the live blog

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 10:20

“Cyclists with cameras are grassing snitches… motorists with dash-cams are responsible citizens”: BBC radio discussion looks at third-party reporting; “Long-overdue”: Cyclists rejoice at plan for traffic-free Cheddar Gorge + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog with Dan Alexander, your one-stop shop for all the news, reaction and more in the cycling world as we head towards the weekend

Fri, Feb 02, 2024 09:37

Is it “often safest” for cyclists to go through red lights? Cyclists’ reactions are split, but some call it a response to tailgating; Regent Street turns to Paris and Barcelona to curb car traffic; 2029 UCI road Worlds in Denmark? + more on the live blog

We made it! Bid goodbye to the longest January ever and say hello to February with your usual dosage of cycling news on the road.cc live blog, with your host Adwitiya this Thursday

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 10:02

Pro bike race cancelled thanks to Jeremy Clarkson-idolising farmers; Oops! Teammates take wrong turn and get tangled in police tape, but hold on for win; Camera cyclist slammed for reporting ambulance driver using phone in traffic + more on the live blog

As the endless, soulless drudgery of January finally draws to a close, Ryan Mallon’s back for some winter levity (and maybe a bit of cycling news) on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 09:59

Cyclist struck by motorist on roundabout (Credit Warwickshire Cyclist, Twitter)

Cycle lane + hi-vis = Driver ploughing into cyclist on roundabout (+ more social media victim blaming); Cyclists praise Deputy Lord Mayor for parking bike in ‘car’ space – but critics slam “wasted space”; Highway Code on GB News + more on the live blog

It’s the 108th Tuesday of January (and thankfully, the last), and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 09:58

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Concerning” road safety picture as motorists unsure of Highway Code changes to protect pedestrians and cyclists; Is a mid-ride wee actually littering?; Close pass advert turns into whataboutery; Moto madness at pro race + more on the live blog

It's the start of a new week on the live blog, Dan Alexander is here for all your news, reaction and more this Monday

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 09:10