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jeffrey hoogland 1km world record – screnshot via instagram

How fast could you ride one kilometre? Jeffrey Hoogland breaks world record with blistering 55.433, vomits afterwards; “You can taste the fumes”: cycling group blasts night park closure; Remco’s morning jog; £20k Lotus e-road bike + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog back in town for another week... Dan Alexander will be kicking things off this morning before some updates from editor Jack later on

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 09:08

Cyclists in Lille’s Grand’Place (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by Alain Rouiller on Flickr)

“We can’t distinguish between good and bad cyclists”: Cycling activists blast “absurd” city centre bike ban; Calls for “safe cycling town” for kids – but councillor says “unpopular schemes” make life “harder for working people” + more on the live blog

Happy Halloween, everyone! And to celebrate, Ryan Mallon is here for a special spooky edition of the road.cc live blog (though it’ll probably be the usual old nonsense, if I’m honest…)

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 10:03

Andrew Feather, 2023 national hill climb championships

“A dark day for hill climbing”: Widespread horror as British hill climb champs won on disc brakes for first time; Scenes on the Struggle; Worst bike rack ever; Third Cav burglar convicted + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s here to brighten up your start to the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog. Just don’t tell Mr Blobby…

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 10:11

“I’ll miss the convenience… but time to give independent bike shops some patronage”: Cyclists react to Wiggle Chain Reaction in administration (+ Islabikes ceasing production); Monster 105km hill climb; Hi-vis silliness + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of the week, Dan Alexander on duty for Friday's round-up of everything going on in the world of cycling

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 08:15

Jason Donovan close passed by bus driver in London

Jason Donovan, Jeremy Vine, and the Amazing Close Passing Bus Driver; Déjà vu as Ineos and Jumbo-Visma involved in plans for new cycling breakaway league, reports suggest; Jan Ullrich launches aftershave and roll-on deodorant range + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon is back, labouring in a massive gear towards the weekend, with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the road.cc live blog

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 09:20

Video of “busiest cycle path in the Netherlands” goes viral, where “private cars are not allowed”… and there’s “no congestion”; Police Scotland called out for “incorrect” cycling advice; Magistrate resigns over 20mph speed limits + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for all the all the news, reaction and more on this Wednesday's road.cc live blog, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 08:13

West Midlands Police officers pull over cyclist and 8-year-old granddaughter for riding without helmets

“Meanwhile, in the Netherlands”: Cyclists react to police “safety” advice to man and granddaughter, 8, stopped for cycling without helmets; Dan Martin’s bike industry musings; Lime warns vandals after hire bikes dumped in river + more on the live blog

The week is underway! Dan Alexander here to keep things ticking along with your Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 08:19

Ashley Neal slated for dangerous MGIF manoeuvre while testing e-bike

“One of the worst MGIF pieces of cycling I’ve ever seen”: Driving instructor Ashley Neal slated for “dangerous” manoeuvre while testing e-bike; Scrapping safe streets “an attack on children’s futures”; Thomas signs new Ineos deal + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after a weekend out on his bike enjoying the sunshine (while it lasts), Ryan Mallon is back at the keyboard to kick off another week of cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 09:10

Bin lorry blocks Camden cycle lane (Jeremy Vine)

“I love you guys, but come on”: Jeremy Vine films bin lorry blocking cycle lane AGAIN, as company promises to “keep all road users safe”; Black Friday comes early to Chain Reaction; Helmets and hi-vis, Dutch style; Kuss homecoming + more on the live blog

It may be dark and gloomy outside, but at least it’s Friday, right? And even better, Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with the latest cycling news, views, and usual old nonsense on the live blog

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 09:00

“Many won’t want to pay for a bike they have to walk”: Proposed cycle hire scheme “won’t work” due to city centre ban, local cyclists say; Cyclist “blindly” follows satnav onto M4; Safety ad “allows drivers to behave like children” + more on the live blog

Don’t worry, the weekend is almost here… And Ryan Mallon is back to (hopefully) brighten up a dark and stormy Thursday with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:03