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“I’ve never been given such space”: London cyclist swaps road bike for Lime and rides without a helmet (“the thing I swore I’d never do”) — reports experiencing safer driving and fewer close passes; You can’t carry that by bike… + more on the live blog

We've got news, views, reaction, opinion and the usual silliness coming your way this Thursday, Dan Alexander ready for another dose of live blog action

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 09:06
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American rider tries a Spanish Gran Fondo

“I can confirm European cyclists are built different”: American rider clings on for dear life at Spanish Gran Fondo… and leaves wondering “why are these people so fit?”; Shimano gets Pogačar’s Roubaix neutral service bike back + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is back from a few days off to bring you all your updates from around the cycling world as we head through the middle of the week

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 09:13
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Number plate

“Moronic” cyclists should pay road tax and have number plates, demands one newspaper reader; Macron intervenes to keep Paul Seixas at Decathlon; Wout van Aert’s bikes go on sale as Visma auction away their clothes + more on the live blog

Callum is here, still ruing having to dream about Flemish cobbles for another year

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 09:32
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Disaster for Mathieu van der Poel on the Arenberg, 2026 Paris-Roubaix

Fans mock “crazy” decision for some Alpecin team members to test prototype Shimano pedals at Paris-Roubaix, ‘costing Van Der Poel victory’; Alpecin team manager takes blame for “stupid” call; Naked Bike Ride will return to London + more on the live blog

As the dust settles on an eventful Paris-Roubaix, Megan Huws is back to cover all the cycling news and views from across the internet in today’s live blog

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:09
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Skoda DuoBell Hannah Fry screenshot

“Maybe cyclists should also learn”: Škoda’s new bike bell campaign attracts anti-cycling comments; Newspaper letter accuses authorities of “punishing car users”; Catalunya drama; Paris-Roubaix preview + more on the live blog

Happy Roubaix Weekend-Eve to all who celebrate! Callum's here to distribute the virtual party hats

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 09:33
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Hanging on by a thread brake cable

“Quite literally hanging on by a thread”: Bike mechanic stunned by cyclist who brought this terrifying brake cable into the shop “just in time”; Major London bridge closes to cyclists; Roubaix countdown + more on the live blog

Anyone else enjoy an absolutely glorious post-work spin in the sunshine last night? There's plenty more sun about today to enjoy while Dan Alexander once again brings you all your live blog updates

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 09:18
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Tour of Flanders crash

“The cries haunted me all day”: Cycling fans frustrated by “sadistic” TV coverage of Tour of Flanders crash; “I’d end up in a box”: No marathon for G; Will this appointment “completely reinvent what it feels like to wear Rapha”? + more on the live blog

Factor 50 at the ready... Dan Alexander will be dodging sunburn and hayfever to bring you all the goings-on from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 09:14
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Simone Temperato wheelie

“Balance and concentration are indispensable”: Cyclist completes 2km wheelie climb…without the front half of his bike; Vandalism after the Tour of Flanders + more on the live blog

Megan is back this Tuesday, fuelled by leftover Easter chocolate, to bring you today’s cycling news and views from across the internet

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 09:49
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Tadej Pogačar Strava raid

“Flag me”: Tadej Pogačar uses tailwind for latest incredible Strava KOM hunt (after helping out fan trying to convince wife to let him get a Y1Rs); When you haven’t ridden your bike in a while; Was Ganna win aided by sticky bottle? + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and Dan Alexander is relieved to be back in the live blog hotseat without having to worry about falling for April Fools' gags

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 09:01
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Cracked steerer tube

“New fear unlocked”: Bike courier’s snapped steerer tube gives everyone the shivers; Gorewear closes; Remco confirms he WILL race Flanders; The story behind one of the best pro cycling photos + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from Scotland and gearing up for another packed day of live blog action. We'll have all your news, views, Dwars door Vlaanderen updates, opinion and more from around the cycling world this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 09:01
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