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Napping bus driver blocks cycle lane in New York

“Love to take a nap in my bus that’s illegally parked in a protected bike lane and force cyclists to use the pavement”: Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because there’s a school bus driver sleeping in it; Wout’s worlds U-turn + more on the live blog

January’s nearly done, the cyclocross worlds are fast approaching, there’s road racing on the TV, and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Things are looking good… Apart from the weather

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 09:33

Ye Olde Watte Byke? Antique 19th century stationary bike appears on Facebook Marketplace for £480; “Sometimes I wonder how we achieve these levels of stupidity”: Baffling Facebook photo of Trek bike built ‘upside down’ + more on the live blog

All your cycling news, reaction and more as Dan Alexander takes you through to the weekend on the live blog

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 09:01

Tom Dumoulin wins 2017 Giro d’Italia (picture credit LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Former pro cyclist Tom Dumoulin clocks a blistering 1:08:42 half marathon… but grumpy runners aren’t impressed; Bike shop owner’s heroics in LA fires; Hope for Maindy Velodrome; “So much for hi-viz”; Another Rouvy/FulGaz update + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all the cycling-related news as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 09:00

“But parked cars are perfectly acceptable”: Cyclists slam “irony” of drivers claiming hire bikes “blight our pavements”; Council claims pothole-laden road “does not require immediate attention”; “Scandalous” Tour Down Under sprint + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:03

Yorkshire close passes (images: Bikery on Twitter)

“My first ride of the year resulted in five drivers reported”: Cyclist shares pictures of five close passes; 19-year-old British rider comes close to winning first stage at Tour Down Under; Peter Sagan does wheelies with fan + more on the live blog

Having survived Blue Monday, Adwitiya’s on duty to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on this no-particular-PR-stunt-colour Tuesday

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 09:47

Reel of crash (Bruno Berthié Qlctp/Facebook)

“You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel”: How to do lots of damage to your bike very quickly; Triathlon star Blummenfelt insists cycling switch was “possible”; Dramatic crash overshadows racing’s return at Tour Down Under + more on the live blog

We're kicking off another week of action here on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is with you for all of Monday's news

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 09:02

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

“Schrodinger’s bike bell”: Cyclists “can’t win” as Guardian writer asks for “just one ding from speeding cyclists” but others cite pedestrian conflict; Tour Brown Under: Lachlan Morton confesses “I sh*t myself three times” on Ride Around Australia + more

It’s a Friday and Adwitiya is your live blog host tasked with ushering in the weekend… and also, bringing you all the cycling news and reaction round-up

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 09:44

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“Eight people on bicycles occupy the space for one modern car”: Cyclist’s traffic photo sparks debate about “future of cities” and “efficiency” of cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 09:06

Paris cycle lane and Times bus journeys headline

“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles; Montmartre 2025 Tour finale? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:18

“At least try to make it less obvious”: Fans blast UAE Team Emirates’ new sponsor — a UAE-based AI startup with 37 followers; Cyclists horrified by “haunting” image of kid’s bike “vaporised” on driveway during Los Angeles wildfires + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the frosty live blog seat to bring you a round-up of all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 09:34