cycling live blog Archives

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Raised crossing on cycle lane, Vancouver Island (Philip Marciniak)

Raised pedestrian crossing installed on bike lane to “slow fast-moving cyclists” – but not on adjacent “deadly” road; How not to run a bike race: Italian pro stage race cancelled just hours before start – by Zoom; Car Free Day + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, finally, and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with more cycling news, views, and no internet problems (fingers crossed) on the live blog

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 08:57

Stefan Kung crash at Europe ITT 2023 (Eurosport/GCN+)

“There’s nothing inspiring or bada** about this”: Former pro cyclist urges riders to “respect their brains” after Stefan Küng’s crash; Mountain bikers run into “nice man” King Charles on Scottish trail; Welsh 20mph petition scandal + more on the live blog

The sun’s out but it feels like the winter sunshine already, bear with Adwitiya on the live blog as he tries to figure out how to get the heating on

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 09:02

“One more reason why everybody should be retested every five years”: Cyclists react to latest survey showing many drivers unaware of Highway Code rules; Castelli invents the ‘jack-sey’… to everyone’s amusement; Peloton’s playlist + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 08:11

Tadej Pogačar pre-Lombardia training ride, Monaco (Tadej Pogačar, Instagram)

Tadej Pogačar prepares for Il Lombardia with 190km, 31.7kph “coffee ride”; “Call it something cool like ‘rush hour’”: Motorist ridiculed after calling for “slow drive protest” against cyclists; 17-year-old British star turns pro + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back to guide you through another day of cycling news and (mostly) sensible views on the live blog

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 09:17

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

“Transfer your pulsing rage directly onto cyclists,” urges bizarre anti-cycling column; Fans celebrate as ‘nice guy’ Sepp Kuss wins Vuelta; Wacky conspiracy theories abound as Wales introduces 20mph speed limit; Thriller in Madrid + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and the Vuelta may be over, but Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the live blog week with all the optimism of someone following an early Remco Evenepoel attack

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 08:51

“No one cares if you’ve won three, four, five Vueltas”: Geraint Thomas weighs in on Jumbo-Visma leadership debate; “Always been there”: CyclingMikey rubbishes claim that camera cyclists cause more hatred + more on the live blog

One more stage — sorry, I've been watching too much cycling — one more day until the weekend, Dan Alexander on live blog duty for your Friday round-up of everything going on in the cycling world

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 08:02

Not Near Miss of the Day: How to safely overtake cyclists… while driving a tank; “It was about protecting Sepp”: End of Jumbo-Visma civil war as Vingegaard and Roglič work for Kuss (+ Remco wins); Huge sinkhole swallows bike lane + more on the live blog

Another day, another Vuelta mountain stage... join Dan Alexander on the Thursday live blog for all of that, plus everything else that's going on in the cycling world today

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 08:14

Sign in Exton Village warning cyclists to ‘slow down for NHS sake’ (Tom Jones, Twitter)

Homemade sign warns cyclists to “slow down for NHS sake” through village – “not racetrack”; “Concentrate on your cycling!” Police officer scolds ‘rubbernecking’ cyclist, while attending beached car; Jumbo-Visma Vuelta civil war? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s Angliru day at the Vuelta, and Ryan Mallon is here, popcorn at the ready, to keep you updated on the live blog

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 08:31

Congestion in Buttermere (Friends of the Lake District)

Holiday firm tells Lake District visitors to ditch the car for a bike – and to stop speeding; “Jumbo-Visma have moved the game on”: Geraint Thomas on Ineos “transition period”; Jumbo-Visma pro seriously injured after crashing car + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and, after a lengthy (some might say welcome) break from the live blog, Ryan Mallon is back in the hot seat with all the latest cycling news and views. If he can remember how it all works…

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 08:53

Luke Rowe drinking Corona, Tour of Britain 2023

“Maybe it’s not the perfect pro image but f*** it”: Luke Rowe enjoys beer with his brother while riding the Tour of Britain; “You shall not pass”: Cyclist stops escaping cows with bare hands; Evenepoel coffee masterclass at Vuelta + more on the live blog

After a weekend of enjoying cycling in the sun, Adwitiya is back on the live blog hot seat for a new week of the latest cycling news from around the world

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 08:46