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Mark Cavendish named Aston Martin’s first High Performance Ambassador (Aston Martin)

Mark Cavendish takes 194mph “absolute beast” SUV for drive around Isle of Man as “car enthusiast” Manx Missile named Aston Martin ambassador (before picking up knighthood); Pogačar’s “zone zero” hangover focaccia ride with F1 star + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Apparently not, but at least Ryan Mallon will keep you motivated with all the latest goings on from around the cycling world on the middle-of-the-week live blog. Scant comfort, I know

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 07:09

Jeremy Vine Peter Hitchens (video screenshot via Jeremy Vine/Twiter)

“Every minute I walk on the streets my life is in danger”: Peter Hitchens calls for e-bike number plates – but cyclists say “don’t be put off by illegal machines”; “Put cyclists on secondary roads,” says Ontario PM; Cat wins again + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s October, and Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up to date and occasionally amused with all the latest cycling news and views from around the world (while he’s not studying the new Burce Springsteen tour dates, that is)

Tue, Oct 01, 2024 09:32

Tadej Pogačar wins the 2024 world road race championships, Zurich (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Fine Young Cannibal: Is Tadej Pogačar the greatest cyclist of all time? Eddy Merckx thinks so; “Not normal” world champion’s 100km “stupid attack”; Flimsy new bike racks ignored; Michael Woods eats gel from a box with a spoon + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and with the rainbow jerseys stowed away for another year, Ryan Mallon’s back to launch a long-range attack on the last cycling live blog of September

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 09:11

Wales’ 20mph speed limit debate on Talk TV with Donnachadh McCarthy

“Tory proposal to kill more people”: Cycling campaigner slams Conservative’s attempt to reverse 20mph speed limit in Wales; Evenepoel’s mind games with Pogačar and Van der Poel; Could cyclocross come to 2030 Winter Olympics? + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and we’re in touching distance of the weekend — and maybe some sunny rides too… Adwitiya’s your live blog host for the day with all the cycling news, views and more

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 08:59

“I don’t think the cab driver did anything wrong”: CyclingMikey defends taxi driver seen pulling into cycle lane (and attracting cyclist’s anger) to let fire engine pass; Cat Ferguson wins again; Decathlon helmet recall; Cleat chat + more on the live blog

It's another Thursday with the weekend creeping closer... a weekend packed full of World Championships road races no less... Dan Alexander is on live blog duty today, bringing you all your usual news, reaction and silliness

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 08:12

“Good to see those who don’t pay road tax getting priority”: New “unsafe” Dutch-style roundabout will add 45 minutes to journeys in hilly city where “most people can’t cycle”, confused drivers say + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 09:04

2024 Tour de France Tadej Pogacar yellow bike Zac Williams/SWpix.com

“I would always s**t my pants after races”: Tadej Pogačar says nutrition key to improvement (and claims Shimano power meters “are not so reliable”); Cat Ferguson TT win; Parlee Cycles founder dies + more on the live blog

It’s Commuting Week and we’ve got all your cycle to work reading covered with the latest bike-related news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog kickstarted by Ryan Mallon as Adwitiya takes the reins at lunch

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 10:18

Bradley Wiggins jokes that “odd” cyclists “clog up the roads and are a menace” during surreal Celebrity Catchphrase appearance; “Floating bus stops? We just run the cycle lane through the stop”; Mark Cavendish meets Martin Brundle + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the world championships are underway, and Ryan Mallon’s ready with all the latest bike-related news and gossip as he prepares to make his own bid for the cycling live blog rainbow jersey. Watch out Remco…

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 08:42

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line (Fieldhouse Boys/YouTube)

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line… and end up hating Halfords and National Cycle Network; 250 miles, 10,500m of climbing and 50 leg-shredding hills — Yorkshire cyclist’s “mad” day out; Workplace bike sheds + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog... Dan Alexander is trying to remember what day it is and how to be a working adult again after a week off... bear with and you'll hopefully get your usual fix of cycling news

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 08:16

“I don’t think it should be open for cyclists”: Reaction to Oxford Street’s cycling ban (including Ned Boulting); Women duo make new LEJOG record on tandem; Wout van Aert’s “contract till eternity” with Visma-Lease a Bike + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week live blog and Adwitiya is your host to bring you all the news and views from the cycling world

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 09:34