cycling live blog Archives

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Andrew Marr aims bizarre ‘testosterone and Lycra’ dig at cyclists; “My front wheel hit the pothole and exploded instantly”; Anti-LTN MP criticised for banging on about bike lights and helmets; Mr Loophole finds another loophole + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 09:52

Remco Evenepoel blasts “hectic and dangerous” sprint finish; Anti-LTN writer claims ‘Lycra Lobby’ is “waging war against cars”; Cyclist films driver inhaling laughing gas, using phone; Max Richeze “disappointed” in Mark Cavendish + more on the live blog

It’s a brand-new week, road racing is back, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on Monday’s live blog

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 09:30

Lance Armstrong snaps back at poll asking cycling fans if he should have wins reinstated; Bilbao wins stage three of Tour Down Under, Jay Vine takes race lead; Irish minister to get cycling bodyguard + more on the live blog

The weekend is in sight! Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for the final one of the week

Fri, Jan 20, 2023 09:05

Alberto Bettiol TDU 2023 – screenshot via GCN+

Bettiol lobs bottle at cameraman filming him suffering with cramp at Tour Down Under; Rohan Dennis wins TDU stage 2; “A fast 200”: Remco Evenepoel and the Soudal-QuickStep boys casually smash out 200km in just over five hours + more on the live blog

It's cold, very cold, extremely cold, extraordinarily cold... you get it, it's cold... Dan Alexander is c̶o̶l̶d̶ here for the Thursday live blog

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 09:03

“Nobody cycles in winter” — except this lot; Richie Porte’s stunning post-retirement bike (complete with X-rated chainstay); James Knox kicked off TDU for drafting team car; Adam Blythe’s nocturnal activities; Cavstana Cavaqstan + more on the live blog

It feels like a year since Dan Alexander last did one of these — lucky you! Although saying that you've got him for the next three days so don't get too excited

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 09:05

Pello Bilbao’s handlebars, Tour Down Under (GCN)

“It comes pre-crashed”: Pello Bilbao’s “extreme, comically absurd” handlebars divide opinion; Remco Evenepoel tells amateur to stop following him during interval session; “It’s a miracle I’m still alive”, says pro hit by van driver + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here for another very cold edition of the live blog. Did I mention it was cold?

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 10:14

Drivers park on pavement outside popular mountain bike park (Twitter, Mark Atkinson)

Runner blasts drivers parking on footpath – to go mountain biking; Cyclists react to viral forgetful road rage driver and his runaway car; Mark Cavendish spotted again… at the football? Paddy McGuinness gets an e-bike; New TT rules + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on the first wintery live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 09:49

Van driver and cyclist pass on busy London road (Lauren O’Brien, Twitter)

Cyclists divided over video of van driver failing to wait for father and child on busy road; Thibaut Pinot: “The first thing I’ll sell is the turbo trainer”; Police target red light jumping cyclists; Why don’t you use cycle lanes? + more on the live blog

Hopefully it will be a lucky Friday the 13th on the live blog today, as Ryan Mallon’s back for one last roundup of the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 09:54

Ford becomes title sponsor of RideLondon – and cyclists aren’t happy; Santos Tour Down Under protest: Extinction Rebellion pensioners arrested for gluing themselves to pile of bikes; UK’s most flooded cycleways; Pinot set to retire + more on the live blog

It’s a wet and windy Thursday (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back with another helping of the live blog

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 09:49

“Cyclists again, they’ve even left their bumper behind”; Ineos Grenadiers’ Dani Martínez flies past traffic at 90km/h in Colombia; NINE summit finishes, Angliru + Tourmalet — brutal Vuelta route announced; Sweaty turbo + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog... Dan Alexander is with you for this one

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 09:00