cycling live blog Archives

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Thames Valley Police ‘Cyclists, be safer, be seen’ post (Thames Valley Police Roads Policing)

Police slammed for “victim blaming” post telling cyclists “road users can’t look out for you if you are in dark clothing”; Was Tour of Britain finish the most bizarre sprint ever?; Czech footballer out of Euro 2024 after bike crash + more on the live blog

What happened to the summer? He may only now be thawing out after a cold and wet weekend on the bike, but Ryan Mallon is back, base layer at the ready, with all your cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 09:17

Critérium du Dauphiné riders miss their turn

“Anyone got the route?”: Critérium du Dauphiné riders copy group rides everywhere and miss their turn; Camera shows 91km/h just before another crash hits race; Kopecky wins again at ToB; Castelli’s “aero sleeves” amuse us all + more on the live blog

You've almost done it, the weekend's just around the corner at the top of the last climb... Dan Alexander is here for one more live blog before we can all ride off into the sunset

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 08:09

Critérium du Dauphiné stage cancelled after huge crash

Critérium du Dauphiné stage CANCELLED following huge crash; Cyclist’s stolen penny-farthing returned after help from Jeremy Vine; Tour of Britain Women starts; Dogma-gate continues; “Leaked” kit rumours (+ Wout’s blue Cervélo) + more on the live blog

We're back for the Thursday live blog, your home of all the goings on in the cycling world as we edge towards the weekend... Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your news, reaction and more

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 08:00

Out of the ordinary STOLEN BIKE ALERT! Penny-farthing pinched from London cyclist; UAE Team Emirates rider goes off course during Dauphiné time trial; “We need physical barriers between motorists & cyclists” + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat for today's dose of cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 08:16

Cyclists carrying mattress on bike (Twitter: @Sikkom050)

Latest addition to ‘Can you carry it by bike?’: Mattresses (you might need a cycling mate); Vingegaard will “decide for himself” if he’s going to Tour de France, says Visma-Lease a Bike DS; Why cyclists don’t use the cycle lane + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog, bringing you all the updates, news, reaction and the usual silliness

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 08:43

Labour shadow secretary for transport Louise Haigh riding a bike

Labour’s shadow secretary for transport rides a bike and offers support for cycling infrastructure… gets accused of photo-op (and for riding without helmet); Eden Hazard climbs Mont Ventoux; Chris Froome denies team power struggle + more on the live blog

It’s World Bicycle Day! Adwitiya’s hoping for better days on his bike (and some sunnier weather) this Monday as he hunts for all the news and updates from the cycling world

Mon, Jun 03, 2024 09:19

Tadej Pogačar drains his beer at the 2023 Amstel Gold Race (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“It’s official, post-ride beers are good for you”: Tadej Pogačar’s agent claims he indulges in the odd pint to “recover and relax”; Cyclist and pet cat suffer dangerous close pass from coach driver who allegedly had “nowhere to go” + more on the live blog

Finally at the tail-end of a four-day week, Adwitiya’s back on live blog duty to pedal home on the biggest gear with all the latest and greatest cycling news around

Fri, May 31, 2024 08:51

Iain Duncan Smith (parliamentary portrait) and cyclists at lights

“I had no idea how fast I was going”: Former Conservative leader slammed for hypocrisy on “dangerous cycling” law after driving to Germany with broken speedometer; More “victim blaming” bike tips; Dream Team GB; Thank you Shell? + more on the live blog

Like Chris Froome trundling in 18 minutes behind those young whippersnappers in the mountains, Ryan Mallon’s longing for the weekend – but he promises to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog first

Thu, May 30, 2024 08:23

Cyclists slam “victim blaming” road safety video (Surrey Roads Safe)

Cyclists slam “victim blaming” road safety video advising “improve visibility” so drivers don’t hit you; Bike rack vs drunk man; Chris Boardman calls for end to “relentlessly hostile rhetoric” about cyclists; New bikes + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog, attempting to fill the post-Giro void will be Dan Alexander, back in the hot seat for all your updates, reaction and more

Wed, May 29, 2024 08:08

Charles Leclerc riding his bike after winning 2024 Monaco GP

F1 star Charles Leclerc cycles home after winning Monaco Grand Prix – and fans say “it’s crazy”; Pro cycling ain’t noise pollution: Is loud music and announcer hype ruining bike race finishes?; Goose vs Cyclist; Chris Froome’s back + more on the live blog

Another Bank Holiday done and dusted, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news, views, and updates you’ll ever need on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 28, 2024 08:57