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“I’ve got to do better”: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani gets helmet for riding around city after criticism; Punchy hills around Cockermouth at Tour of Britain + more on the live blog

The pro cyclists - or bicyclists as the Yanks tend to be more fond of - are in action on our shores. Callum can't wait to see the stars scooch past a Greggs or Boots

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 10:17

“People don’t want to leave a shop feeling like somebody is about to hit them with a bike”: Businesses call for town centre cycle ban, despite “insufficient evidence” of dangerous cycling; YouTube coverage for Tour of Britain Women + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, drops of water are finally falling from the sky (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back with a suitably cooler, damper iteration of your favourite cycling live blog

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 09:57

“The hardest days of our lives”: Tarling family mourn death of Fin as GoFundMe for Welsh cycling legacy fund exceeds £40,000; Westminster Council impounding electric hire bikes… again + more on the live blog

After a short break, Callum is back and grappling with yet another avoidable tragedy in the sport he loves

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 09:30

“The cars on that street still use more parking space”: Lime bikes accused of damaging vehicles as “hundreds” dumped on road – but cyclists say there are “too many cars”; Cycle schemes part of “hidden agenda”; Pogačar the barista + more on the live blog

The weekend is so, so close – and Ryan Mallon’s back to help usher in those two glorious days of respite (or whatever you like to do) with some Friday fun on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 10:48

Cyclist fined £1,200 for sqeezing between pasrked car and oncoming driver

“This is exactly why cyclists should have number plates,” says Mr Loophole – after “arrogant” cyclist fined £1,200 for squeezing between cars (while riding without a licence plate); Cyclist in outside lane of 70mph dual carriageway + more on the live blog

After an evening spent fruitlessly searching for a shadow on a piece of paper, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog. Anything to distract you from what’s happening in Clacton, really

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 10:58

Cyclists riding wrong way around Exeter roundabout, ex-Reform councillor claims

Children cycling “wrong way around roundabout” latest target of ex-Reform councillor who claimed cyclists should give way to cars – but critics argue he’s delayed safety scheme; Regent’s Park bike jam splits opinion; Cyclist v Tank + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back from the Côte d'Azur to keep you up-to-speed with the latest cycling news on the live blog, as all you solar eclipse fans dig out your colanders and pinhole projectors ahead of tonight’s big event

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 10:55

2026 Tour de France Femmes stage 9 with Juliette Berthet leading peloton, plus Instagram post from Tatum Brown

“Representation matters”: America’s only black female pro cyclist calls out lack of diversity at Tour de France Femmes; Cyclist riding through Norway slams drivers for “near-death encounters”; AI cyclist Mercedes/Canyon nightmare + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and both Ryan and Callum are taking a well-earned break... which means the B Team in the form of Jack Sexty will be blogging you through the day

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 09:56

CyclingMikey shared use path argument screenshot

“Why don’t you apologise? Don’t be so selfish”: CyclingMikey’s latest argument with pedestrian on shared use path sparks discussion; Local angry with cyclist “holding up the road” despite not being in lane; TdF Femmes debrief + more on the live blog

It's a rare team effort on the live blog today, with everyone decompressing from a very dramatic final stage of the Femmes...

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 09:25

“Safer, less polluted, easier to cross”: Campaigners call for blanket 20mph speeds divides city residents; Kasia Niewiadoma snatches Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey on Ventoux + more on the live blog

Today's live blog is a distinctly more morning-focused affair, but Callum won't let that deter him from the cycling causes that matter most... or his impending holiday

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 09:22

Grimsby auction house ‘podcast’ cycle lane

Auction house criticised for anti-cycling comments announces spin-off channel for manager’s opinions; Dumped building materials block cycle lane; Vernon Kay upset by Raleigh’s administration; More punchy hills await TdF Femmes + more on the live blo

With a little summer holiday just around the corner for him, Callum is here topping up on his quota of cycle lane madness so he doesn't run dry whilst he's away...

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 09:48