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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

“I don’t think anyone is riding SRAM unless they’re paid to, or forced by their sponsor”: Phil Gaimon calls Jumbo-Visma dropping Shimano a “marginal loss”; Shell logo appears on (most) GB kits; Boonen: Van Aert could do better + more on the live blog

After a week away Dan Alexander is back on the live blog today, mainly trying to remember how any of this works

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 08:16

Is there any rubber left? The impossibly worn tyre that earned bike shop visitor a standing ovation from mechanics… after he only came in “for a tube”; Threatening call to cyclist; 5000km without a puncture; Remco, West Ham fan? + more on the live blog

It's nearly the weekend and we've got one final live blog to bring you this week. Dan Alexander will be on duty for the morning with editor Jack and others possibly getting involved this afternoon

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 08:09