cycling live blog Archives

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The joy of British bike lanes in autumn — leaves and puddles aplenty; Daily Mail columnist calls LTN supporters “Traffic Taliban”; Who’s seen the worst bike rack?; Don’t talk to Thomas De Gendt about Elon Musk; S-1; Friday fun + more on the live blog

All aboard the final live blog of the week, just one day to go until you can ride off into the weekend... Dan Alexander is here and ready for duty...

Fri, Oct 28, 2022 08:11

“My name’s Paul and you’re a d***”: Jeremy Vine verbally abused by impatient Bentley driver; “This is where bicycle N+1 may lead you. Be aware!”: Whose garage looks like this?; Reaction to Tour route; Bike storage petition + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog... Dan Alexander is in the hot seat once again...

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 08:04

“Wear a helmet!” Halfords advises… because a tree branch might fall on your head; Brian Robinson tributes; What does this week’s Transport Secretary mean for cycling?; Coolest thing you can do on a bike?; Metaverse cycling + more on the live blog

It's been a long time... Dan Alexander has been trusted with the live blog keyboard for the rest of the week... apologies in advance...

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 08:00

Hackney Council nuisance notices on bikes

Council blasted for issuing more “nonsense” nuisance notices on bikes parked on pavement; “Cycling teams, enough with the shady sponsors”: Movistar accused of sportswashing after Saudi Arabia deal; Amy Pieters takes first steps + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is here to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 08:22

Giro 2014 Stage 2 start in Belfast – picture credit LaPresse

“Could build a velodrome for that”: Irish Tour de France start to cost €30m; Active travel and motoring groups combine to urge government to protect cycling funding; Cyclist asks court not to fine homeless man who stole his bike + more on the live blog

It’s the start of another new week, with another new Prime Minister (probably), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 09:12

Rush hour traffic, Houghton (Sunderland Echo, Daily Motion)

New cycle lanes blamed for parking chaos, road rage, and children almost getting hit by drivers; Pidcock for Prime Minister; “Confusing” new cycleway branded a “dangerous mess”; Motorists getting mistakenly angry at cyclists + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! Ryan Mallon’s back in the hot seat for the final live blog of a rather eventful week

Fri, Oct 21, 2022 08:47

Richmond Park road cyclists in winter – via Flickr Creative Commons

The Times publishes ‘Two Wheels Good’ editorial – nine months after calling for dangerous cycling law; Oxford residents act as “human bollards” to protect LTNs; Liz Truss and cycling; Ireland’s Tour de France bid; Vine in Lycra + more on the live blog

After yesterday’s brief hiatus, normal live blog service resumes this dark and gloomy Thursday as Ryan Mallon returns with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Oct 20, 2022 08:59

2023 Bianchi Oltre RC head tube – 1 (1).jpeg

Bianchi ‘Air Deflector’ cockpit sends cycling world into meltdown; “Totally unnecessary”: Giro d’Italia route and THAT 750km transfer to Rome confirmed; Is the Giro being unfairly singled out for criticism?; Tractors and cyclists + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s cold, and Ryan Mallon is back for your daily dose of the live blog

Tue, Oct 18, 2022 08:51

‘Bloody kids cycling on the pavement’ tweet

“Bloody kids cycling on the pavement!”: Internet misses point of bike lane tweet; Is pro cycling boring to watch? Cash incentives to cycle to work; That’s how you celebrate a rainbow jersey; Cyclocross is back; Oblivious driving x2 + more on the live blog

Happy Another New Chancellor Day – I mean Monday! Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views to ease you into the week on the live blog

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 08:40

CyclingMikey says second angle of Gandalf Corner stand-off with Sir Ian McKellen’s agent proves he didn’t jump onto bonnet; Cav Q&A gets existential; Shell era begins with medals galore; Aero friends + more on the live blog

One more day and you can all head off into the weekend... Dan Alexander is bringing you home with Friday's live blog

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 08:07