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Cyclist riding on road beside Methil cycle lane

“How traumatic”: Drivers fume at cyclist for ignoring new cycle lane… blocked by barriers because motorist drove into bollard; BBC answers three “biggest cycling questions” and two are about helmets; Fancy staying at Pinot’s farm? + more on the live blog

After a rainy weekend spent watching bike racing on the telly, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the new week in style with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the Monday live blog

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 10:19

2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Demi VOLLERING A.S.O-Thomas Maheux

Giro d’Italia Women stage shortened due to “unstable sheet of ice” while riders tackle final climb

The finish was moved to about 1km from the top of the iconic Colle delle Finestre

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 16:36

“These are not bikes”: Peter Hitchens sparks e-bike misinformation row after accusing cargo bike families of riding illegal “heavy electric motorcycles”, claiming they aren’t “proper cyclists” and have “invaded” bike lanes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, believe it or not, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you hurtle headfirst towards the weekend with all the latest news, views, and general silliness on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 09:45

Lorena Wiebes wins stage one of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women before being disqualified for racing an underweight bike

“The bike was blowing in the wind”: UCI won’t answer the phone over Lorena Wiebes bike weight saga, team claims – as Specialized founder asks: “Can you imagine if this was Mark Cavendish?”

“It is simply bizarre that we are being brushed off like this,” SD Worx-Protime manager Erwin Janssen says

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 14:32

Was Lorena Wiebes disqualified from the Giro d’Italia because of switch to 1x chainring setup? The mystery surrounding the SD Worx rider’s underweight bike

The Dutch rider was disqualified following a post-stage check that found her bike under the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, despite the team claiming prior use of the same bike

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 14:30

“People don’t drive short journeys because they like sitting in traffic”: Fuel price crisis could be UK’s Dutch cycling moment, reckons Chris Boardman; Wiebes’ bike weight controversy rumbles on; Bus crash behind Narváez Giro DNF + more on the live blog

Where’s the sun gone? It’s supposed to be summer now, right? Anyway, I suppose you’re just going to have to spend the day with Ryan Mallon as he catches up on all the cycling news on the first live blog of June

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:36

“When I quit, I was done with all the pressure and suffering. But I like cycling again”: Anna van der Breggen on her comeback and “feeling stupid” in the peloton + Pink jersey Anna Henderson, Pfeiffer Georgi, and Mia Griffin talk Giro d’Italia debuts

Forget the Tour de France Hommes, this week’s special edition of the road.cc Podcast is all about northern Italy and the Giro d’Italia Women… and casoncelli, cat selfies, and prima donna mascots

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 20:42

Ashley Neal waits two minutes at red light after sensors ignore him

“If cyclists jump red lights, it’s because of these things”: Ashley Neal says he “gets” why cyclists jump red lights as driving instructor ignored by sensors for two minutes on bike; Should Tour de France pros wear ice hockey gear? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of the Truth time at the Tour de France – and while Pog, Remco, and the rest are busy focusing on watts and aero tucks, Ryan Mallon will be seeking out the truth (and some internet bants) from around the cycling world on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 08:56

Anna Henderson wins stage two of the 2025 Giro d’Italia Women

I tried to watch Anna Henderson’s win at the Giro d’Italia, but Discovery+ wouldn’t let me… Do they care about cycling at all?

After the backlash against TNT Sports’ lack of ad-free Tour de France coverage, I sat down on Monday evening to watch highlights of the Giro. Instead, I was treated to a massive Tour spoiler and coverage that abruptly ended 10km from the finish

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 14:50

Lidl-Trek pro grabs bottle and breaks finger in bizarre Giro d’Italia incident (and riders dodge soigneur standing in road); Mark Cavendish relegated in Tour de France sprint; Fred Wright’s “worst day of my life”; Bad Roglič crash + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the fight for the yellow jersey at the Tour de France is on (and it’s going to be epic), and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of news and views on the live blog. Just don’t mention the football…

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 08:55