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Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

“An unwelcome visit from Santa’s little helpers”: Cyclist reports close-passing driver who “just had to hold back for 10 seconds”, but gets accused of “hogging the road” by not “riding single file”; Van der Poel’s new Lamborghini + more on the live blog

A sleepy-eyed, slightly hungover Adwitiya is back on duty with more cycling news and reaction on the post-Christmas live blog this Friday

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 10:43

Close pass campaign in York Region, Ontario

“Santa, this is my Christmas wish”: Eight-year-old asks for “all street users to be a good Grinch” in letter to bike lane-ripping Canadian city mayor; Lance Armstrong’s old boss says UCI chief “capable of selling his own mother” + more on the live blog

We’re there — almost there! So until the jingle bells are at your doorstep, you’ve got Adwitiya and his one last road.cc live blog before Christmas to keep you company

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 10:09

Worcester bike bus (Bike Worcester on TikTok)

“What an odd thing to say” goes cycling: Motorists call for “road tax” and claim “roads are for cars” as predicted in response to viral TikTok trend video of kids cycling to school; Van der Poel returns to cyclocross; Darth Pogačar + more on the live blog

Welcome to another new week’s live blog! Adwitiya’s got his Santa hat on and Quality Street by his desk this Monday…

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 10:47

“I think it’s time”: Chris Froome says 2025 could “potentially” be his last season and suggests retiring at Vuelta would be a “nice way to close the circle”; UN Road Safety Ambassador Tadej Pogačar using phone on the bike?! + more on the live blog

One more day before we’re finally into X-Mas week… Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:17

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line

“Notice how there are no cycle lanes to blame traffic on”: Claims “absolute joke” bike lane causing “gridlock” rubbished by campaigners’ old video; Brompton recalls G Line; Could airbags be the solution to cycling’s crash dangers? + more on the live blog

Four more live blogs until Christmas... Dan Alexander is on duty for this one, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction and much more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:28

Safe cycling author calls for “less exaggeration of danger” and says cycling on the road is “very safe” – but cyclists argue “massive cultural change” for drivers is needed instead; Cav: “I don’t watch cycling”; Xmas bike stands + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s one week until I can start thinking about taking all these decorations down… Anyway, Scrooge – I mean, Ryan Mallon – is back with all your latest cycling news and views on the midweek live blog

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 09:47

Tom Pidcock riding with Q36.5 teammates in Ineos kit

“Is his new kit still with Evri?”: Tom Pidcock dons Ineos colours during training ride with Q36.5 teammates; Why don’t cyclists use the bike lane? Because it’s blocked by beer kegs; LFGSS forum to shut down citing Online Safety Act + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya’s back to bring you all the cycling news and views

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 10:24

Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Cyclist passes bike lane blocked by cars… in government ad urging people to cycle to avoid “traffic chaos” – as critics say “at least that part of the campaign was realistic”; Colnago’s £2,000 trench coat; Cavendish SPOTY reaction + more on the live blog

As Ruben Amorim would say, ‘new week, new life’ – and that will hopefully be the case on the Monday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will continue the relentless march to 2025 by keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:12

The Standard 12 December 2024 comment “Why is London suddenly full of cyclists charging at pedestrians?”

Standard slams “homicidal cyclists charging at pedestrians”… with image showing motorist about to hit cyclists on bike lane; Evenepoel says his shoulder is “pretty much destroyed”; Brutalist ‘brifters’ blasted by baffled bicyclists + more on the live blog

The X-Mas countdown’s very close to single digits now… Adwitiya’s back to keep you updated with the latest cycling news and views this Friday

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 10:38

“Nobody should be allowed near a driving licence until they’ve undertaken a comprehensive cycling course”; Lance Armstrong vs Jake Paul; Lapierre bikes back in WorldTour; Bizarre Tour de France betting tale; Festive 500 in one ride + more on the live blog

Only 13 sleeps 'til Christmas (or nine live blogs if you use the alternative road.cc Advent Calendar)... Dan Alexander is bringing you all your news, reaction and more from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 09:26