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Sticky bottle controversy hits the Giro d’Italia as fans question stage winner Filippo Zana’s team car help; Reaction to British Cycling transgender policy update; Giro queen stage; Paris taken over by waves of cycling commuters + more on the live blog

One more mountain day slog before the live blog retires for another glorious three-day weekend, Dan Alexander is on duty this Friday

Fri, May 26, 2023 08:09

Anti-LTN ranter’s accidental active travel advert… bemoans congestion while walking past gridlocked bumper-to-bumper cars; Giro d’Italia mountain stage; Short stay bike racks? Coming to cycle parking near you? + more on the live blog

BREAKING NEWS: Unconfirmed reports of another three-day weekend... we'll keep you updated on that front. Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday

Thu, May 25, 2023 08:05

tfl child and parent cycling to school – via tfl

Local activist slams “selfish” parents for allowing their children to cycle on the pavement, and says riding on the road is “safer” for primary school pupils; Remco Evenepoel: “I’m not a robot”; Matt Page calls off NC500 attempt + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back for a flat and fast edition of the live blog, after yesterday’s slog through the mountains, hoping for a fitting Giro send-off for a certain legendary sprinter…

Wed, May 24, 2023 09:10

Resident leaves notice for cyclist parking bike in residential area

Cyclist blasts “childish” motorist who left “polite notice” claiming parked bike was “restricting parking for residents”; A-list reaction to Cav’s retirement; Lance Armstrong and Jonathan Vaughters’ Twitter spat rumbles on + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro d’Italia is set to (finally) erupt in the mountains today, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all your latest cycling news and views – if he can remember how this whole live blog thing works…

Tue, May 23, 2023 08:55

When you pop out to the shops and end up in the Giro d’Italia — e-bike-riding nonna steals the show; Stunning hairpin-loaded Welsh climb goes viral… except it’s in Norway; Headset spacers? Never heard of them; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Rest day at the Giro but no resting here... Dan Alexander is on live blog duty to get the week rolling...

Mon, May 22, 2023 08:04

Cyclist “made the mistake of ordering bike components from the EU”… left with £50 of customs charges; Jumbo-Visma Twitter account hacked — crypto adverts galore; Einer Rubio wins Giro mountain stage shortened due to bad weather + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander remains in the live blog jersey for Friday — will he be able to keep hold of it during a monstrous third week?

Fri, May 19, 2023 08:08

Koen Bouwman checks on Tao Geoghegan Hart 2023 Giro (GCN/Eurosport)

Jumbo-Visma rider praised for “true sportsmanship”, checked on injured Tao Geoghegan Hart after Giro-ending crash; G shows off super glamorous pro cycling hotels… hideously grim toilets and all; Man City vs… Lance Armstrong?! + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and a breakaway day at the Giro (probably), but there's no breaking away from Dan Alexander's live blogging, I'm afraid to inform you

Thu, May 18, 2023 08:02

Astana pro shows off some of the worst road rash we’ve seen; “Hardest day of racing of my life”: Giro d’Italia peloton unimpressed by miserable stage 10 (+ S11 updates); Soudal Quick-Step lose FOUR more riders to Covid positives + more on the live blog

The sun's out, the Giro's on, summer's on its way... this is what we suffered those long dark winter months for! Without wishing to bring the mood down too much, Dan Alexander is back for your Wednesday live blog

Wed, May 17, 2023 07:49

Need a bike repair after crashing? Bizarre cycle lane outside Evans shop; MORE riders out of Giro with Covid as rain wreaks havoc; Pubs to stay open for longer during World Championships in Scotland; Maintenance mishaps + more on the live blog!

It's Tuesday (Giro's back!) and Adwitiya's here to bring you all the latest cycling news (and every little tittle-tattle) on today's live blog

Tue, May 16, 2023 08:55

Evenepoel at Giro stage 9 time trial (by Zac Williams/SWpix.com).JPG

“The tone of our message isn’t suitable”: Police delete tweet about “Lycra-clad cyclist”; Mask mandate back at Giro d’Italia after Evenepoel withdraws with Covid; Cars queue up at Richmond Park; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Monday blues? What Monday blues? Adwitiya's on live blog duty to get you through the first day of the week

Mon, May 15, 2023 08:26