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Driver takes photo of two cyclists on the road and claims they’re causing chaos

Fuming driver claims two abreast cyclists “causing utter chaos on the roads”… thanks to one car tailback; Richard Madeley blasts “idiots” without helmets; “Abusing my body for too long”: Veronica Ewers quits racing; Scott to NSN + more on the live blog

We’re only three days in and it’s already been a long December… But at least Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you informed and entertained by all the midweek cycling updates you can handle on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 10:00
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Fans on Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France

“Absolutely not on the agenda”: Tour de France organiser shuts down ticket idea to force fans to pay to watch on Alpe d’Huez

Debate blew up when former pro Jérôme Pineau suggested privatising Alpe d'Huez to make more money for the teams, but disgruntled cycling fans said idea goes "against the soul of the sport"

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 15:31
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Fans on Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France

“Against the soul of the sport”: Cycling fans disgusted by former rider’s idea to “privatise” Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France to force fans to pay to watch at the roadside; “Yes, you can wash your bike too much” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hotseat for another day rounding up all the news you need to know (and plenty you don't) from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 09:06
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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“Tech always gets faster – it’s on riders to not do stupid things,” says Tadej Pogačar, after rival team boss called for “slower bikes to save lives” and pro claimed “modern bikes break every time you crash”

“Everybody wants to go faster all the time, but I don’t think there were no crashes a hundred years ago,” the world champion said in response to Tour director Christian Prudhomme’s assertion that “riders are going too fast” and “endangering themselves”

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 14:03
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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:11
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Groupama-FDJ hold their pre-Tour de France press conference, 2019 (ASO/Pauline Ballet)

“He can shut his mouth”: Marc Madiot slams “small, shabby” Jumbo-Visma boss who claimed that French riders were drinking “large beers” on rest day

“What is this comment getting at? That our riders aren’t serious, that they don’t train? I had four riders in the break,” the furious Groupama-FDJ manager said

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 16:07
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Brian Cookson at the site in Paris where the UCI was founded (source Brian Cookson Images, Flickr)

“Change is needed” – FDJ boss says he’d back French bid for UCI presidency against Brian Cookson

Marc Madiot throws weight behind expected candidacy of French federation head David Lappartient

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 19:28
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Arnaud Démare wins 2016 Milan-San Remo (ANSA, PERI – ZENNARO).jpg

Italian federation probes ‘tow’ claims against Milan-San Remo winner Arnaud Démare

FDJ.fr rider accused of hitching a lift on team car up the Cipressa before his win

Tue, May 10, 2016 18:09
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