cycling live blog Archives

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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

Cyclist next to cabs in London/Lord Ian Austin

“Many may consider this to be a vote loser, but I think it’s a vote winner”: Insurance for cyclists debated by Lords, and quickly shut down as “utterly ridiculous”; Drivers told “leave the racing to Pogačar”; Crows attack cyclists + more on the live blog

Just one more day and we have another bank holiday weekend, until then it’s Adwitiya on live blog duty to bring all the cycling news and general chit-chat to you

Fri, May 24, 2024 08:41

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

MP urges candidates to “be brave and take cycling out of the culture wars” during election; Cyclists slam Telegraph’s quiet correction to story falsely claiming “death trap” cyclists hit “52mph” chasing London Strava segments; Giro + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be rounding up everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Thu, May 23, 2024 08:05

Telegraph front page/ cyclists in Richmond Park (Simon MacMichael/Telegraph)

Telegraph admits publishing “erroneous” Strava data — corrects story claiming “death trap” cyclists are hitting “52mph” while chasing London segments; Giro d’Italia helmet row; Richmond Park Strava segment flagged as hazardous + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog and Dan Alexander is on duty again (apologies if you're getting sick of me)... we've got more Giro coverage, news, reaction and more for you as we creep closer to a bank holiday weekend

Wed, May 22, 2024 08:14