cycling live blog Archives

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Police crackdown on cyclists in York LTN

“Tell drivers to get off their phones and stop driving in cycle lanes”: Police slammed for targeting cyclists on LTN one-way street; “Children more important than empty bike lanes”; No Tour for Pidcock; Cyclocross coverage “farce” + more on the live blog

It may be a dark and gloomy Monday in mid-January, but the road racing season is almost here (so the summer must be close too) and Ryan Mallon’s back to brighten up the start of your week with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:02

Remco Evenepoel, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

“It feels like twenty trucks have run over it”: Remco Evenepoel reveals “difficult to accept” shoulder injury after ‘dooring’ crash, as “his condition is getting worse while everyone else is improving”; Pidcock in Q36.5 colours + more on the live blog

Equipped with the fearsome trio of gloves, socks and a winter hat, Adwitiya is ready to face an equally fearsome chill this Friday and bring all the latest cycling news, reaction and heartwarming (or hopefully, just warming) videos

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:33

Cyclist who “refuses to give kudos on Strava for indoor rides” sparks lively online discussion about winter training; More BBC Panorama “attacking” e-bikes reaction; Wout van Aert cheered on by butchers wins cycling pic of the year + more on the live blog

It's another freezing cold one out there, join Dan Alexander by the live blog fire and keep warm with a round-up of all the cycling news, reaction, silliness and more this Thursday

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 09:33

Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip (UAE Team Emirates, TikTok)

“Vingegaard and Remco, they’re dropping you!” Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip; Wout van Aert stopped by MVDP-loving sheep – but not by flooded bike path; Nike returns to cycling + more on the live blog

It’s so… so… cold. But luckily for you, Ryan Mallon has braved the freezing conditions to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and funny videos on the Wednesday live blog. If he can work out how to type while wearing gloves, that is…

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 09:55

“30 minutes of Adrian Chiles gaslighting”: Cyclists accuse BBC of “attacking” e-bikes in “fishy, fearmongering” Panorama episode “littered with misinformation and bias”; Geraint Thomas leaves free beer on footpath… but it’s BrewDog + more on the live blog

It’s another bitterly cold Tuesday, but fortunately Ryan Mallon’s still in the live blog hotseat, wrapped up and ready to go with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:07

London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists want to “control the roads” through lower speed limits, claims driver – who asks: “What right does a cyclist have to tell anyone what to do?” amid call for cycling insurance and number plates; MVDP: “I don’t like the Tour” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a bitterly cold weekend Ryan Mallon is back to keep you wrapped-up and toasty with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:33

Jonas Vinegaard on training ride in Spain (screenshot from Artem Shcherbyna’s video on Youtube)

“Why don’t you shave your legs?”: Jonas Vingegaard gets asked the all-important question by amateur cyclist during training ride and replies, “I’ll shave before the Tour”; Fans call out “embarrassing” lack of Brit riders at Ineos + more on the live blog

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new year — but it’s also the end of the week — and Adwitiya’s back for another rodeo (on bikes, not horses, of course) on the live blog

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 10:58

“I’m done with the internet for the year”: Cyclists despair at Facebook “hack” claiming you can ditch your pump and instead inflate tyres with a syringe; Jeremy Vine’s cycling new year’s resolution; Festive 500… in one ride + more on the live blog

Happy New Year! Dan Alexander is on duty for the first live blog of 2025, rounding up all the cycling news, reaction and more as we head into January

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 09:35

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down (Twitter: @CyclingDown)

“Cyclists should be single file”: Conservative politician Susan Hall reignites two-abreast riding debate… gets reminded of Highway Code rule change from almost three years ago; Pidcock and Van Gass awarded OBE in New Year Honours + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the year already?! Adwitiya is back to host one last live blog of 2024 and see all of you off into 2025

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 10:44

Jeremy Vine and Ocado driver in cycle lane (Jeremy Vine, X)/James Blunt (Help for Heroes)

Bike to Bedlam: James Blunt calls for “patience and tolerance” between cyclists and drivers after Jeremy Vine’s cycle lane encounter with delivery van – but Vine says “sharing the space results in 1,700 road deaths a year” + more on the live blog

The post-Christmas malaise is still upon us and, like an inebriated spectator in the VIP tent at the cyclocross, Ryan Mallon is falling headfirst into Monday’s cycling live blog. It is Monday, right?

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 09:48