Jasper Philipsen Archives

Jasper Philipsen

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Jasper Philipsen survives last-minute on-the-fly shoe switch to sprint to victory; Prince William joins Greg James on the Comic Relief tandem; Pidcock wins; Bike lane moaning; The end of bike shed planning sagas? + more on the live blog

Enjoying the sun? Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your live blog updates this Wednesday, mainly while wondering if the factor 50 is needed this afternoon (yes, he might be getting ahead of himself)

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 09:01

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56

“Hope stealing it will make you feel a lot better”: Cyclist leaves “emotional manipulation” note on bike to dissuade thieves; 21-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck rider quits pro cycling citing safety concerns amidst fatal crashes + more on the live blog

It’s the kind of Tuesday where the tarmac’s melting and bidons are boiling, but Ryan Mallon and Adwitiya are still keeping cool and bringing you all the cycling news, gossip, and whatever else survives the heat

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 09:09

Worn out chainring and crumbling headset

“Shifting with hopes and dreams”: Mechanic shares chainring horror (+ tri-bike brought in for “just a tune-up” with crumbling headtube); Philipsen “doesn’t blame” Coquard for Tour-ending crash; CyclingMikey hits out after fake news + more on the live blog

The Tour de France peloton hits the brakes for rest day number one — and University Challenge is back with a bike brakes bonus round last night — join Adwitiya for Tuesday’s live blog of cycling news, reaction, and whatever else stops by

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 08:28

Google AI says Jonas Vingegaard is out of 2025 Tour de France

AI Bulls**t of the Day: Google (incorrectly) claims Jonas Vingegaard is out of Tour de France… based on last year’s crash report; Magnus Cort revives French hotel room reviews — as no toilet brush proves “catastrophic” for Van Aert + more on the live blog

Adwitiya’s back on the Tuesday blog — keeping tabs on cycling news, views, silly stuff, and of course, the mayhem and chaos of Tour de France

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 07:41

Peter Sagan on Let’s Dance, Slovakia’s version of Strictly Come Dancing

“This is what we’ve been waiting for”: Peter Sagan jives to Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog, and the results are as glorious as you’d expect; 9-year-old cycles up the 8.8% gradient Muur with trainers; Philipsen rides seatless e-bike + more on the live blog

It’s March and that can only mean one thing — the spring classics season is in full swing! Adwitiya’s on your live blog host with all the cycling news, reactions and racing updates

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:02

Jérôme Pineau at the 2012 Tour de France

“If he’s a cyclist, he gets two years and is written off from everything”: Former pro cyclist blasts tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban as “scandalous” and asks “how can you negotiate a suspension?” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the still cold (and wet) live blog seat with the latest cycling news and views — bear with him as he figures how to do it all over again…

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:04

Pogacar and Philipsen on Milan-San Remo podium

“They’re not just hugging, but kissing too!”: Fans mock Lance Armstrong after Pogačar and Philipsen’s Milan-San Remo podium celebrations; Telegraph writer claims cyclists have turned Paris into “hell on earth”; Beer bike seized + more on the live blog

Off from San-Remo, on to Catalunya for some good ol’ stage racing, Adwitiya is starting this week on a grand chainring to get the watts in

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 09:49

2023 Tour de France stage win bikes pics- SWpix.com – 1

Check out the bikes ridden to every 2023 Tour de France stage win

Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first in this year’s race, from Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Colnago, and more

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 10:00

Check out the bikes ridden to every 2022 Tour de France stage victory, including Vingegaard’s Cervelo & Van Aert’s green machine

Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first in this year’s race, from Specialized, Trek, Giant, Canyon, Cervelo & more

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 15:48