cycling live blog Archives

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Dutch cycling ‘people carrier’ (Jon Burke)

“Not one single helmet…”: Motorists slam cycling “people carrier” image as “needlessly putting your family in danger”; “Why is the right at war with cyclists?” asks Guardian columnist – as GB News launches latest anti-cycling poll + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s Holy Week (Flemish Cycling Holy Week, that is), and Ryan Mallon’s back in the hot seat for more cycling updates and opinion on the live blog

Tue, Mar 26, 2024 09:28

Tough day at the office for cyclist who rode 100km on a water bottle after saddle mechanical; Alexandar Richardson’s latest London to Brighton (and back)… at 40km/h; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's a new week on the live blog, join Dan Alexander as we kick things off with Monday's round-up of everything going on in the world of cycling today

Mon, Mar 25, 2024 09:04

Wout van Aert crashes on the Paterberg as Mathieu van der Poel launches monster E3 attack; “This is not safe cycling infrastructure”: Cyclist calls out much-criticised painted cycle lane; COBBLES + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog! Dan Alexander's in the hot seat, ready for a couple of bike races, news, reaction and more from across the cycling world

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 09:12

Cyclists in London at traffic lights in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Petition demanding cyclists “display registration, pay road tax and have insurance” closes after six months… with just 353 signatures; Tadej Pogačar’s pisstaking attack (and latest win); Strava adds feature; Hire bikes go missing + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday live blog time and Dan Alexander is in the building, trying to distract himself from the crushing pain of a cracked frame... by putting together a cycling live blog... maybe that plan needs some work...

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:09

“Some TLC for the pavé”: Students start repair work on Paris-Roubaix cobbles; Conservatives claim “Labour and their lycra clad lobbyists are slowing Wales” with 20mph speed limits; Penny farthing hill climb world championship + more on the live blog

Join Adwitiya for a live blog filled with all the latest news, reactions, and general chit-chat from the cycling world this Tuesday

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:19

Pogacar and Philipsen on Milan-San Remo podium

“They’re not just hugging, but kissing too!”: Fans mock Lance Armstrong after Pogačar and Philipsen’s Milan-San Remo podium celebrations; Telegraph writer claims cyclists have turned Paris into “hell on earth”; Beer bike seized + more on the live blog

Off from San-Remo, on to Catalunya for some good ol’ stage racing, Adwitiya is starting this week on a grand chainring to get the watts in

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 09:49

“They’re f****** hugging it out”: Lance Armstrong takes swipe at current era of pro cyclists that “do not compete like we did” and “high five” after losing races; “Who’s wrong? Me”: Cyclist shares painful crash footage + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! It's the final live blog of the week, Dan Alexander in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more as we head into the weekend...

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 09:20

“When Wiggle launches an 80% off sale, we can’t compete”: British cycling brand highlights knock-on effect of retailer’s demise; Bonkers crash on Paris-Roubaix cobbles; Cavendish’s Tour de France shot in disarray due to illness + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back, pedalling through a monster gear towards the weekend, with all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the road.cc live blog

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 09:51

Alberto Bettiol wins Milano-Torino wearing TT helmet

“Say goodbye to sunglasses in road races”: Cycling world reacts to Alberto Bettiol’s ultra-aero solo victory in TT helmet with visor; Van Aert’s monstrous training ride; Does your bike have a bottom bracket garden? + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the Wednesday live blog with Dan Alexander, your one-stop shop for all the cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 08:47

Driver cuts corner and hits cyclist waiting at junction

“How is this even a question?” Cyclists slam “who’s in the right” poll after rider struck by corner-cutting driver; Red light hypocrisy as lorry driver speeds through junction; LTN congestion claims blasted; Pog on the Poggio + more on the live blog

Is it Milan-Sanremo time yet? No, apparently it’s still just Tuesday, so join Ryan Mallon as he counts down the hours to Pogačar’s attack on the Poggio on the live blog

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 10:12