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road.cc live blog

“If you build it, they will come… or maybe not,” says local news site after spotting cyclists not using new cycle lane; “Wow… just wow”: Bike shop mechanic discovers a whole new level of wear; Tour Down Under destruction + more on the live blog

The weekend countdown is on and Dan Alexander is in the building to take you one day closer with some fantastic cycling-related procrastination material for your Thursday

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 08:15

“You would think with the Tour Down Under, drivers would be more aware of cyclist safety… apparently not!”; Reaction to Lime’s hire bike expansion; Don’t behave like this if you spot Jonas Vingegaard; Cycling mythbusting + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for another day waiting for Traitors to return... sorry, I mean bringing you exciting news from around the world of cycling

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 08:56

“Disgusting behaviour”: Cyclists narrowly avoid major crash with motorbikes racing past; “Town Hall cycling ultras at it again”: residents upset as pavement removed for cycle lane; British one-two in Tour Down Under prologue + more on the live blog

Callum is here, baffled by the funky looking Aussie bikes, and keeping you posted on all things banal and mildly interesting on two wheels

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 09:43

Cyclists told to “share the roads with other traffic” after safety scheme branded “missed opportunity” due to no bike lanes; Van der Poel trains for 3 hours… then dominates cyclocross race; Blythe white shorts shocker; TDU chaos + more on the live blog

The weekend may be over, but it’s not all bad: road racing’s on the TV, the football’s good again (you may disagree), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and silliness to distract you from the reality that is Monday

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 09:56

“There needed to be a cycle map for London that made safety its focus”: Homemade cycle map racks up a million views; Fans plea for free-to-air coverage of the Grands Départs; Blogger calls out lack of segregated cycle lanes in city + more on the live blog

Callum is here, googling tourist activities in Welshpool whilst bringing you the best of Friday's two-wheeled ecosystem

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:33

The one he REALLY wants to win… Tadej Pogačar uploads Milan-San Remo recon to Strava; Horror crash footage; Visma-Lease a Bike boss admits Simon Yates retirement not ideal; Bike lock nightmare; Four minutes of cyclocross carnage + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hot seat this morning, filling the hours nicely for you before the next Traitors episode this evening... he'll have all the news, views, reaction, silliness and more to keep you entertained until then

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 08:13

“Motorists don’t pay for roads any more than anybody else”: Council shuts down backlash to 20mph speed limit to “support new cycling route” + more on the live blog

By lunchtime you'll be closer to the weekend than the start of the week, so join Dan Alexander in the live blog procrastination station as he distracts you with another eclectic mix of news, views, reaction, silliness and more

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 08:41

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56

Cameron Mason wins the 2026 British cyclocross championships, South Shields

“Two tins and piece of string”: Fans slam British Cycling’s “amateurish” paywalled coverage of cyclocross champs – but some brand it “good first step”; Drivers should pay to use bike lanes, says Terry Wogan’s son; SD Worx AI clip? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a weekend spent fixing things around his house (yes, really), Ryan Mallon’s back on the live blog, ready to attack the week like a cyclocrosser on a dodgy stream

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:10

“I am appalled”: Reform UK councillors blast cycle lane plans as “disastrous” despite cycle use increase; Tory MP blasts Labour council’s active travel proposal… for not being ambitious enough; OS Maps track cycle lane data + more on the live blog

Callum is back on the blog for the first time this year, milking every last "Happy New Year" he can get and wondering how he could sleep without the Ashes last night...

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 09:40