cycling live blog Archives

cycling live blog

Cyclist almost collides with Michael Gove at crossing

“You’re on a red light, you idiot!” Cyclist almost crashes into Michael Gove on crossing, slamming politician for “ignoring Highway Code”; Driver with “observational skills of garden gnome” doors cyclist; Pidcock Tour plans changed + more on the live blog

The Tour de France is just 18 days away (I know, where’s the year gone?), and to pass the time, Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:09

No Cycling sign on Victoria Bridge, Hereford

Police launch road safety operation… by clamping down on cyclists using footbridge; Reaction to government’s Active Travel Strategy; Dauphiné sprint + more on the live blog

Callum is here, pondering how to manage his football viewing habits, his sleep and work schedules and his loathing for Gianni Infantino over the next month. And there'll be cycling too...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 09:44

“It looks like it’d fail to meet the minimum handlebar width for the UCI”: bike lane narrower than its own cycle symbol branded “absurd”; Vauquelin suggests Netcompany Ineos sacrificed stage win to wait for Oscar Onley + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday! Megan Huws is here to bring you all the cycle news and views from across the internet

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 09:37

Cyclist riding on road beside Methil cycle lane

“How traumatic”: Drivers fume at cyclist for ignoring new cycle lane… blocked by barriers because motorist drove into bollard; BBC answers three “biggest cycling questions” and two are about helmets; Fancy staying at Pinot’s farm? + more on the live blog

After a rainy weekend spent watching bike racing on the telly, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the new week in style with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 10:19

“These are not bikes”: Peter Hitchens sparks e-bike misinformation row after accusing cargo bike families of riding illegal “heavy electric motorcycles”, claiming they aren’t “proper cyclists” and have “invaded” bike lanes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, believe it or not, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you hurtle headfirst towards the weekend with all the latest news, views, and general silliness on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 09:45

Cherry Hinton, Cambridge motorbike hit-and-run

“They’re toddlers!”: Cyclist injured by teen motorcyclists left waiting for an hour by police, despite filming the bikers who hit-and-ran; Independence protests planned for Catalan Grand Depart; Sprint stage likely at women’s Giro + more on the live blog

Happy Thursday to all who celebrate, Callum is here to mark the occasion with you...

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 09:47

“Did they cut through the bike to steal the lock?”: Bike frame snapped in half after years of use; World bicycle day favourites; Mountain battle at the Giro + more on the live blog

Happy world bicycle day! Megan Huws is back again to give you all the news and dramas from the cycling world this Wednesday

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 09:46

Pub which “survived two world wars, the Sheffield floods, and the pandemic” risks “almost certain closure” due to active travel plans, according to owner; Managerial merry-go-round; Giro d’Italia Women Mountain TT + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back this very grey Tuesday to bring you all the cycling news and views, and complaints about cycle lanes, from across the internet

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 10:00

“People don’t drive short journeys because they like sitting in traffic”: Fuel price crisis could be UK’s Dutch cycling moment, reckons Chris Boardman; Wiebes’ bike weight controversy rumbles on; Bus crash behind Narváez Giro DNF + more on the live blog

Where’s the sun gone? It’s supposed to be summer now, right? Anyway, I suppose you’re just going to have to spend the day with Ryan Mallon as he catches up on all the cycling news on the first live blog of June

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:36

Cyclists appalled as BT ad screen sits in middle of bike lane (never mind the helter skelter); Vingegaard admits defeat; More hills at the Giro + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back on the live blog today to bring you all the cycling news from across the internet, and attempting to distract you from another day of sweltering heat

Wed, May 27, 2026 09:48