cycling live blog Archives

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Eddy Merckx praises Remco Evenepoel for Olympics victories

“Even Tadej Pogačar will have difficulty beating him”: Eddy Merckx “completely in awe” of Remco Evenepoel, predicts “exceptional” Olympic champion will beat Tour winner at World Championships; £15m road project with no bike lanes + more on the live blog

It's a new week on the live blog, welcome back to your one-stop shop for all the cycling news you need to know (and plenty you probably don't) this Monday... Dan Alexander is providing the updates as we get back in the saddle

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 08:15

Josh Tarling races Olympic Games time trial

GB Olympian’s dad in last-minute scramble for ticket because road cyclists only get one each; BMX heartbreak for GB (+ French land stunning 1-2-3); British Cycling launches ambitious bid for Andy Murray to swap tennis for cycling + more on the live blog

Just one more day to go until the weekend, Dan Alexander will be trying to help you through it with all your cycling news, reaction and more on the live blog

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 08:08

Kristian Blummenfelt, Norwegian triathlete (credit: Kristian Blummenfelt on Facebook)

Triathlon star who wants to win Tour de France by 2028 slams “amateurish” Olympic organisation after missing out on medal; Cycling silly season underway; Hope for active travel and proper cycle infrastructure?; Supermarket wars + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is in the hot seat ready to bring you the Thursday live blog, with all your updates, news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 08:15

Locks from stolen bikes at UCL (via LCC on Twitter)

Insurance company admits “mistake” after cyclist’s stolen bike claim declined as “no evidence” of damage to lock… because thief took it too; First Transcontinental finishers; GB Olympic cycling medals continue + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from a few days off and straight into the live blog mix, triathlon and BMX freestyle giving us our Olympic cycling fix today, while we'll also have all the other cycling-related goings-on in the world this Wednesday

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 08:14

Tom Pidcock’s race-winning move, 2024 Olympic MTB cross-country race

“They didn’t boo the rock that made me puncture”: Tom Pidcock says “it’s a shame” French crowds booed epic Olympic win – as rival insists divebomb “part of racing”; Ex-pro tells Lance Armstrong to “keep his mouth shut” over Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is away off for a quick swim in the Seine, before keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 08:53

Mauricio Moreira collapses on the side of the road ill at 2024 Volta a Portugal

“Brutal sport”: Shocking scenes as ill pro cyclist collapses on side of the road during race after suffering in heat; “Rubbing’s racing, go all in”: Tom Pidcock wins Olympic mountain bike epic – and is booed by angry French crowd + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and when he’s not flicking through the channels in a desperate bid to watch every single moment of today’s Olympic events, Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news on the first live blog of the week...

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 09:00

BMX style cycle path with bumps in the Netherlands

“Making cycle paths safe AND fun?”: BMX-style bike lane with bumps in the Netherlands to encourage children to cycle; Tom Pidcock calls Paris Olympic MTB track “bland”; Is Jennifer Lopez the perfect advocate to normalise cycling? + more on the live blog

One day until the Olympic Games kick off in Paris (and the weekend), Adwitiya is your live blogger this Friday with all the cycling news and views

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 09:04

“The worst part is he did it for over 500m”: Pro cyclist disqualified for “stickiest of sticky bottles”; Police fine driver with bike on rear mount for hiding licence plate; Wout van Aert goes for double disc wheels; Drunk Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back with some more news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 09:15

Vigilante cyclist cleaning up Belfast’s cycle lanes

“Guerrilla gardener” cyclist spends hours sweeping bike lanes… but others warn of council “bully boy” response; Pogačar confirms Urška Žigart’s Olympics omission played role in him pulling out; Roy Keane the Tyre Extinguisher? + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday road.cc live blog — your one-stop shop to all the cycling news, reaction and general chit-chat, with Adwitiya as your host for the day

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 09:11

Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart, stage 19, 2024 Tour de France (A.S.O./Charly Lopez)

“No Urška, no Pogi”: Tadej Pogačar pulls out of Paris Olympics due to “being too tired” – as fans blame shock Urška Žigart omission for Tour de France winner’s absence; “Cyclists are now being protected to a ridiculous extent” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, we’re well into the post-Tour/pre-Olympics malaise, and Ryan Mallon’s back from a hot, sunny weekend in Nice with more cycling news and views on the live blog. Once he’s sorted out his stash from the Tour’s publicity caravan, that is…

Tue, Jul 23, 2024 09:16