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“No wonder we’re so quickly hated”: Cyclist says he’s “embarrassed” after witnessing fellow riders not stopping at pedestrian crossing; Dylan Groenewegen injured after collision with motorcyclist; New LTD edition Spesh collection + more on the live blog

Callum is here, dreaming of bluer skies and once again bracing for all that twitter continues to serve him...

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 10:28

Cambridgeshire Police apprehend illegal e-bike rider

BBC criticised for reporting police apprehending “e-bike driver” without mentioning the machine was illegal; Sadiq Khan reps Rapha on latest mouth-frothing ride for social media + more on the live blog

After a week split-screening bike races, Callum is grateful for the gentler rhythm of correcting press reporting and social media dredging that the live blog typically entails

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 10:21

20mph speed limits “bad for drivers’ mental health,” claims Mr Loophole; Cyclist ‘attacked’ by fellow pros over “wild west” doping video; London mayor hopeful vows to end ‘war on motorists’… then rides bike; Tour of Britain; Vuelta + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, bike racing’s on the telly, and Ryan Mallon’s back to ease you into the weekend with more of his usual nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 10:33

“1.5 mile detour? Oh poor you”: Builder criticised for moaning about Tour of Britain’s “Bloody Lycra Brigade” causing minor extension to his commute; Skeggy seaside sprint awaits Merlier & Kooij; High mountains return at Vuelta + more on the live blog

After a day riding shotgun at the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, Callum is back to multi-screening his consumption of bicycle coverage, whilst chuckling away to himself at the minor inconvenience of a closed road

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 10:07

“It’s murder to keep that speed”: Drivers unhappy as new 20mph limits introduced; Ultra-cyclist’s Monuments world record derailed… by support car crash; Behind the scenes at Tour of Britain; LeBron James rides new custom Canyon + more on the live blog

Rise and shine! En route to Lincoln via a couple of cross-country (not necessarily CrossCountry) trains, Callum will get the live blog up and running before handing over to road.cc's brightest and better-paid...

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 07:03

Undertaking cyclist collision screenshot

“Is this all part of the propaganda to dump on cyclists?” Anger after The Sun reshares footage of cyclist hit by van driver from 2023; Footballer banned from driving after cyclist filmed him using phone; Vuelta sprint expected + more on the live blo

Pinch punch, first of the month! A bumper bank holiday has brought Callum back into the thick of things. Still, at least he's not going back to school...

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 10:05

Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

“Officials who should know better, don’t”: Sadiq Khan criticised for describing electric police motorbikes as “e-bikes” as BBC amends misleading headline; ’50km climb’ awaits Vuelta peloton in finale

With Ryan turning his bank holiday into an uber-long weekend, Callum is here holding the fort, dreaming dreams of bike regulation pedantry and a mythical Enric Mas

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 10:35

“Impressively dumb” narrow cycle lane criticised as “box ticking exercise” after repainted lane barely covers double yellow lines; Steep gravel climb awaits Vuelta peloton + more on the live blog

After a mini escape to the continent, Callum has returned to the live blog... because the allure of narrow cycle lanes was just too damn compelling.

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 09:47

DUP councillor Kyle Moutray spraying ‘no cycling’ sign on pavement in Portadown main

Politician slammed for spray painting “eyesore” (and incorrect) ‘No No Cycling’ graffiti on pavement in ‘dangerous cyclists’ crackdown; Unbeatable Brennan; Onley “up all night on toilet”; Madman Pogačar; Hotel boss on Vuelta visit + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, thunder’s rolling in, and Ryan Mallon’s back to blast some Dolly Parton tunes and keep you up-to-speed with all the midweek cycling news and views from 9 to 5… I’ll get my coat

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 09:59

“Daily threat to me is two-wheeled”: Pedestrians being “terrorised” by “arrogantly dangerous cyclist idiots”, says Lib Dem peer – after claiming “there is no culture war against cycling”; Five star reviews for Vuelta’s hail hotel + more on the live blog

After dodging some nasty hail yesterday, Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and all the usual silly stuff on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 09:58