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Cyclist-specific traffic light (copyright Simon MacMichael)

New AI tech to give cyclists “smoother uninterrupted journey” through traffic lights and priority over drivers; GB News slams Tour of Britain “6 days of traffic delays”; Van Aert crashes out of Vuelta; Rubbish bike lanes; Cav 3.0? + more on the live blog

With the first stage of the Tour of Britain and an epic Vuelta stage on Lagos de Covadonga on the schedule, Ryan Mallon’s got the popcorn ready for a busy day of racing on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 08:45
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Bluetooth speaker on bike

Is cycling with a Bluetooth speaker “rude and entitled” or is it “no different to a car engine”?; Weird debate erupts as driver claims cyclists “don’t care” – because of “bald tyres”; Cyclists slam Telegraph red light jumping story + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent slogging up some nearby hills on his bike (and failing miserably to get tickets for a certain gig next year), Ryan Mallon’s back on the Monday live blog with enough cycling news and views to crash the Ticketmaster site

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 09:02
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Driver leaves cab to warn phone-using motorist

“London’s finest law breakers”: Driver leaves cab in the middle of the road to warn phone-using driver they’re being filmed by CyclingMikey; Roglič lights up GC battle at Vuelta; Jeremy Vine shows cycle lane blocked by 68 cars + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and the last four-day workweek until December (what, Labour could introduce a new law to fix that?), and Adwitiya’s celebrating it with delivering you the cycling news and views on the road.cc live blog

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 09:19
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“BMX track” cycle lane

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because it’s like a “BMX track”; “It’s a rough sport, but this was not an accident”: Vuelta crash controversy rumbles on; Boardman talks declining cycling distance stats; Must-have tools + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all your cycling news, reaction and more this Thursday as we inch closer to the weekend

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 08:06
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Local group conducting ‘speed watch’ on cyclists in Oxford (Independent Oxford Alliance)

Volunteer speed monitors accused of “spreading nonsense” after claiming “several cyclists clocked over 30mph” on 20mph street (while ignoring speeding drivers); Want a takeaway? Park in the cycle lane; Football journos on cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional microdose of silliness on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 09:22
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Chaos at West Bohemia Tour U23 race as riders forced to dodge oncoming drivers on open roads (Patrick Van Staeyen)

Chaos at cycling stage race as riders forced to dodge oncoming drivers “flying down road” at 120kph; Locals laugh as Bristol named UK’s “safest cycling city” – despite “appalling driving”; Did cycling bring Oasis back together? + more on the live blog

After a nice, relaxing long weekend with enough Oasis speculation to last a lifetime, the live blog resumes today, as Ryan Mallon hopes to bring you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views from all around the world…

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 09:20
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Richmond Park 03 copyright Simon MacMichael

“Want safety? Don’t use parks as through roads”: Cyclists slam Royal Parks for “weak” move of cancelling London Duathlon but allowing rat-running drivers; UCI shows British pro yellow card for “teasing” fan with bidon at Vuelta + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya’s your host with all the cycling news and views on the road.cc live blog (yes, he’s still Confused, Hurt, and In a Lonely Place after New Order’s Cardiff gig cancellation yesterday)

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 08:42
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Phil Gaimon goes to court over two-abreast ticket (YouTube/Phil Gaimon)

“What hope do we have if the police don’t even know the laws?”: Ex-pro cyclist Phil Gaimon wins in court over two-abreast riding ‘offence’; Cycling group slams “unsafe, unacceptable and substandard” shared-use path plan + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty with all your updates, news, reaction and silliness from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 08:26
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Child riding bike in Garw Wood, South Wales (Robin Willis)

“What sort of person wants to hurt children?” Vandals destroy teen cyclists’ DIY bike track; Angry German cyclist gives rival the middle finger after losing sprint, and claimed it was “agreed” he could win; Weirdest altitude camp? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is back raring to go with all the latest news, views, and nonsense on the middle-of-the-week live blog. As long as he doesn’t celebrate too early, of course…

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 09:21
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RSA Ireland drink driving advert

Road safety group slammed for “awful” drink driving campaign which claims people who don’t drive “are a burden for others”; Novak Djokovic: “I’m coming for you, Tadej Pogačar”; Vuelta pro celebrates too early in “rookie mistake” + more on the live blog

The Vuelta heads into the mountains today (where it still stay for most of the next three weeks), so Ryan Mallon’s brought his climbing legs for some steep, high-altitude news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 09:05
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