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Phone driver confronts Cycling Mikey

“Everybody hates you!” Fuming phone driver abandons car in traffic and confronts Cycling Mikey; Aggressive car culture putting women off cycling, report finds; Stop peeing in bottles, Giro warns riders; Mallet’s mechanical mayhem + more on the live blog

Rest day? What rest day? There’ll be no sponsor duties, coffee stops, or recovery rides while wearing suspiciously long sleeves for Ryan Mallon today. Instead, he’ll be busy bringing you all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. The Giro peloton has it so easy…

Mon, May 18, 2026 09:59
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Thief tries to steal bike on the Strand, London

“Nobody’s calling the police?” Brazen thief filmed stealing bike in broad daylight on London street… as onlookers laugh; Seaside cycling ban row; Milan v Napoli; Giro showdown on Blockhaus; Are rural roads better than cycle lanes? + more on the live blog

Blockhaus, baby! The Giro is tackling one of Ryan Mallon’s favourite climbs this afternoon and, to celebrate, he’ll be regaling you with tales of Eddy Merckx all day… and some other Friday live blog staples too

Fri, May 15, 2026 09:45
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Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

“Red-light flouters”: Telegraph columnist accuses cyclists of “terrorising children and the elderly” in strange rant; Cyclist has scary near miss despite double white lines; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

After yesterday's monstrosity of a Giro stage, Callum has just about dried off to make it here, dredging the internet on your behalf

Thu, May 14, 2026 09:23
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“This is why cyclists are hated”

“This is why cyclists are hated”: Outrage at “entitled” side-by-side riders on painted bike lane – but was dad simply stopping drivers “putting child’s life at risk”?; Cycling Canada pulled women’s team pursuit; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Megan Huws is here for all the middle-of-the-week cycling news, views and silliness

Wed, May 13, 2026 09:44
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Nick Freeman 2 – via Facebook

“All bikes should have the same laws as motorists, like helmets”: Did Mr Loophole call for drivers to wear helmets in latest anti-cycling rant?; Katie Archibald retirement tributes; Starmer’s not ‘on his bike’ yet; Giro coverage + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and would like to join the choir in wishing Katie Archibald a very happy retirement!

Tue, May 12, 2026 09:27
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Driver doors cyclist

“Wouldn’t happen if he stayed on the pavement”: Driver at fault for ‘dooring’ cyclist, says liability expert – but confused motorists argue “it’s time cyclists took responsibility for their own actions”; Hospital bike shelter row + more on the live blog

As the Giro caravan makes its way back to Italy, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up-to-speed with all the rest day antics, and all the other goings-on from around the cycling world, on the Monday live blog

Mon, May 11, 2026 09:59
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Meanwood Road cycle lane, Leeds

“Everything is being made for cyclists but you don’t see many of them”: Locals claim “nightmare” cycle lanes forcing drivers to rat-run; Bikes at polling stations; Delgado weighs in on Seixas; + more on the live blog

It’s election day, and Ryan Mallon and live blog debutant Henry Winchester are here to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news and reaction as you head to the polls

Thu, May 07, 2026 09:51
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Children’s bikes on Isle of Cumbrae

“I’ve seen toddlers on training bikes in the middle of the road”: Police accuse cyclists of treating island “as a big cycle path” – but locals slam speeding drivers; Tadej Pogačar: “I have no secrets”; Lego releases first road bike + more on the live blog

Happy Giro d’Italia team presentation day to all who celebrate! It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back to fuel your midweek procrastination with all the latest goings on from around the cycling world

Wed, May 06, 2026 09:24
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2026 Traka 560

“They don’t care, they already have our money”: Drama hits the Traka amid claims of winners cutting corners, drafting, dodgy GPS tracking, and safety concerns; Seixas Tour reaction; Kopecky slams sprint fine; EF’s alien Giro kit + more on the live blog

Another bank holiday weekend over and it’s back to porridge for Ryan Mallon, who’s tasked with bringing you all the latest cycling-related news, reaction, and silliness on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 05, 2026 10:14
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Clipless fall

“You haven’t ridden clipless until you’ve fallen on your face at 1mph… usually in front of a thousand strangers”: An age-old cycling rite of passage still going strong… as this now-embarrassed rider found out + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is bidding the live blog farewell with your usual eclectic Friday mix of news, views, opinion, silliness and more

Fri, May 01, 2026 09:21
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