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Cyclists ride in new cycle lane in support of cycling infrastructure in Maryland (credit – gwhennigan, Twitter)

“Is one minute of your time worth someone’s life?” Zero cyclists injured since new bike lane installed – while driving times barely change; Cyclist blasted for “too bright” lights… and no hi-vis; Is a muddy Roubaix on the way? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s here with more cycling news and gossip on the last live blog before Paris-Roubaix (and Easter too, of course)

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 08:55

Good luck for Roubaix? Mathieu van der Poel wipes bird poo from helmet mid-race (+ Cav third); Trump supporter falls off bicycle, faceplants… goes viral; Scrap the congestion zone… archers can’t take longbows by bus + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Wednesday, raring to go with all the usual silliness and maybe some proper news too

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 08:14

Car passenger aims “vroom” taunt at cyclist… only to be caught and passed moments later (credit – Stormont Cyclist, Twitter)

“The more bike lanes a city has, the more often this will happen”: Car passenger aims “vroom” taunt at cyclist… only to be caught and passed moments later; Valverde’s back on gravel, and with brown shorts + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 08:42

BBC Breakfast covers the Tour of Flanders… without mentioning the winners; Tadej Pogačar: great at bike racing, terrible at posting photos to social media; Catholics v 15-minute cities; Too much Kwaremont on the Kwaremont; Ronde-up + more on the live blog

The Tour of Flanders is over for another year, and all that Belgian beer has morphed into one serious headache, but Ryan Mallon’s here to keep the party going on Monday’s live blog (warning: may contain Ronde content)

Mon, Apr 03, 2023 08:26

HLN coverage of Van Aert recon with ‘tourists’

“You can watch these ‘tourists’ in the Tour of Flanders”: Pro women’s team mistaken for fans as Van Aert climbs the Koppenberg; Hot Fuzz’s Sandford Police look after cyclists (sort of); But cyclists… + more on the live blog

It's Flanders Friday! Just two days to go until the big one, Dan Alexander will be keeping you up-to-date with all the happenings in the cycling world on Friday's live blog

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 08:05

Council update on cycle lane’s “excellent progress” interrupted by… motorist driving into segregated infrastructure; Alaphilippe heads off on two-hour training ride AFTER Dwars Door Vlaanderen; Our new favourite pro cyclist + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your live blog needs

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 08:07

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“They’re a few days early”: Specialized’s new ‘April Fool’ seat tube divides opinion; Bath’s bicycle mayor shuts down GB News producer’s claim that mums can’t “cart around children” by bike; Tyre pressure adjustment system spotted + more on the live blog

It‘s Wednesday, the countdown to the Tour of Flanders has well and truly started, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your latest dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 08:56

“That has to be a record”: Cyclist counts 20 vehicles parked in short cycle lane stretch – as council finally considers installing wands; Leeds’ new AI traffic lights “turn green for cyclists”; “Department for Cars strikes again” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hot seat with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 08:57

Jeremy Clarkson “anti-cycling” column “peddles hate for easy money”… but does anyone actually care any more?; Coolest man in Flanders — Arnaud De Lie pops a wheelie on the Kemmelberg’s cobbles; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

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

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 08:09

“I’ve never seen it without someone parked in it”: Cyclist waits 15 minutes for Amazon van driver parked in bike lane to move; Alberto Contador warns Tour de France rivals “unbeatable” Tadej Pogačar “looks unstoppable” + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! You made it to the final stage of the live blog Grand Tour, will Dan Alexander be leading you out to weekend glory?

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:05