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Van driver close pass on cyclist captured by police

Police forced to brake as close passing van driver leaves cyclist “no escape route”, but motorists claim there was “plenty of room”; Was epic Tour de France finale best race ever?; BBC warn Laura Kenny; Aussie cyclist defects to GB + more on the live blog

Like a good Kraftwerk song, Ryan Mallon’s head this morning is full of the Tour de France, Tour de France, Tour de France. But he promises he’ll talk about other cycling-related things on the Monday live blog. Maybe…

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 09:14

Cyclist opens car door of driver making illegal turn

“If you make life difficult for me, I’ll return the favour”: Frustrated cyclist opens car door to “teach a lesson” to driver; Pfeiffer Georgi suffers fractured neck in Tour de France crash; Can the T-Rex survive the Vuelta sun? + more on the live blog

One more day for the weekend, the mountains at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España… until then, Adwitiya is your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news and views

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 08:55

Pro cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers, researchers say

A “different kind of doping”? Cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers with £175 device, researchers say; Tour de France drama: Was Niewiadoma right to take advantage of yellow jersey Demi Vollering’s crash? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Tour de France is finally about to reach… France, and Ryan Mallon is back with more news, views, and nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 09:17

“Structural integrity be damned!” Bike shop mechanics perplexed by shocking valve-finding wheel bodge – and suggest a “couple pieces of thick tape to hide the shame”; Demi Vollering’s double power nap + more on the live blog

As far as Wednesdays go, this is a pretty good one – plenty of sunshine still hanging around, a classics-style stage at the Tour de France, and Ryan Mallon keeping up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. You lucky people…

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 08:54

The “no-regrets” handlebar set-up (Brett Reynolds on Facebook)

“I should have done it sooner”: Cyclist turns heads with “no regrets” handlebar set-up, cutting off drops because “it just feels perfect”; TWO Tour de France Femmes stages in one day + more on the live blog

It's another sunny day with the Tour de France on the telly... what more could you want? Oh, right, you're all at work... anyway, Dan Alexander is on live blog duty keeping you on top of all the cycling-related news, reaction and more this Tuesday

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 08:11

CyclingMikey’s “utter disgust” at train storage

“Disgraceful stupid little cupboards”: CyclingMikey left with “utter disgust” for UK trains’ dreaded upright bike storage; Tour de France Femmes gets underway; Remco’s victory tour (+ a golden S-Works Tarmac SL8) + more on the live blog

Happy Tour de France Femmes Monday... Dan Alexander is back in the hot seat as we kick off a new week on the live blog

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 08:17

Tadej Pogačar’s power numbers are “mind boggling”, says Chris Froome; Cyclist photographs “things destroyed by drivers” on cycleway “not fit for purpose”; Dairy-free diet for Tour de France team; Olympic drama; Brutal Basque climb + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Olympics are drawing to a close, but the action is still fast and frenetic in both the velodrome and the live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 08:49

Tom Pidcock appears on Good Morning Britain with Ed Balls after winning Olympic gold

“I said mountain biking looks quite easy, but of course it’s not”: Tom Pidcock endures excruciating interview with Ed Balls on Good Morning Britain after winning Olympic gold; More Olympic track cycling bell chaos + more on the live blog

All this drama at the Olympic velodrome is becoming too much for Ryan Mallon – but don’t worry, he’ll bravely soldier on to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest goings-on in the cycling world on the Thursday live blog

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 08:48

New bollards and drivers parking on cycle lane on Byres Road, Glasgow

Drivers ask “Where do we park now?” as new bollards installed on bike lane always blocked by cars; Police fine cyclist for “flagrantly” jumping two red lights, but some say move “should be legal”; Olympic team pursuit drama for GB + more on the live blog

Like a good team pursuiter, Ryan Mallon is dialled in, focused, and as aerodynamic as possible for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog… When he’s not distracted by all the track cycling on TV, that is

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 08:44

“Every. Last. Drop…”: Bike shop mechanics stunned by cyclist’s “toothless wonder” jockey wheels that should have been binned months ago; Pogačar has “blacklist” of riders he’s “not so fond of”, Tour de France teammate reveals + more on the live blog

The Olympic track cycling is underway, world records are falling and life's good... Dan Alexander is back on the live blog this Tuesday with all your news, reaction and more from the world of cycling today

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 08:04