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“Distressing” footage of new King Street cycleway; Cav closes in on the King; NextBike rental takes off in Wales; Ganna loses time trial, world panics; Ronde introduces equal prize money; Presca releases new eco baselayer + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is here to distract you from the front pages with another helping of cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 10:31

“Paint isn’t infrastructure”: Are unsegregated bike lanes more dangerous for cyclists?; Are daytime lights essential?; Pogačar says he’s a Man City fan; Big win for Cav at the UAE Tour; Cyclists’ Film Show returns + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! After a blustery weekend mostly spent on the sofa watching all the racing, Ryan Mallon’s back for the first live blog of the week. Only five days to Omloop…

Mon, Feb 21, 2022 09:21

Why does asking drivers to not close pass cyclists cause so much anger?; Storm Eunice: KOM hunting or indoor training?; Pidcock’s in demand; RideLondon route details; Virtual gravel; New kit; Bizarre bike racing + more on the live blog

Batten down the hatches, there's a storm brewing...Dan Alexander is mainly resisting the urge to go on a KOM hunt, and will be responsible and stay at home for your Friday live blog instead

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 09:01

Alliance of British Drivers schooled for suggesting cyclists take test to use roads; Have you ever seen a more worn chainring?; Could you steal Pogačar’s KOM?; Vaughters talks cheese; Kristoff 1-0 iPhone; CAR BACK!; Headwind hell + more on the live blog

Happy Thursday! Alan Partridge, sorry, Dan Alexander is here for another day behind the Norfolk Nights mic, sorry, road.cc live blog

Thu, Feb 17, 2022 09:14

How’s your day going? Probably better than the guy who cycled through wet paint (+ worst things we’ve ridden through); Northern Irish police or Team Sky?; Toon Aerts’ pre-World Champs’ test positive for breast cancer drug + more on the live blog

Live blog? What's a live blog? Dan Alexander is back here, trying to remember how to do one of these

Wed, Feb 16, 2022 09:01

Cav blocked by UAE lead-out in Oman; Two-thirds of drivers experience road rage, says new study; Residents oppose reopening of ‘rat run’; £5.4 million for cycling and walking schemes in Bury and Salford; MVDP’s back on his bike + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday on the live blog! Ryan Mallon is here for another trip around the weird and wonderful world of cycling before Dan takes over for the rest of the week

Tue, Feb 15, 2022 09:41

Are ‘petrolheads’ safer drivers around cyclists?; Jeremy Vine tells drivers: “Their safety is more important than your punctuality”; Drones – the future of cycling on TV?; Should TT bikes be banned?; Cav hits the deck in Oman + more on the live blog

It’s Monday (and apparently Valentine's Day too, who knew?), so start your week off right by joining Ryan Mallon for more news and views on the live blog

Mon, Feb 14, 2022 10:26

Jeremy Vine says near miss was “closest I’ve come to dying on my bicycle”; Tour of Antalya calamity; Cav chalks up first victory of 2022; Why not walk or cycle? Because you ripped out the bike lane!; What’s a ‘carsplainer’? + more on the live blog

It’s Friday! Ryan Mallon kicks off today in the live blog hotseat, before Jack Sexty takes over in the afternoon to ease you into the weekend

Fri, Feb 11, 2022 09:44

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What if cyclists paid ‘road tax’?; “Get on the rubbish cycle path!”; LNER upgrades bike storage, but is it good enough?; Tour of Britain host regions announced; Cav misses out; Don’t try this at home, bike maintenance edition + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, Cav’s kicking off his season in Oman, and Ryan Mallon is back for the penultimate live blog of the week

Thu, Feb 10, 2022 09:14

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Pesky cyclists not using cycle lanes! Oh…that’s Wiggo!; Colombian kid keeps up with Tom Dumoulin and Rigoberto Urán; Heavily-criticised NFT Bike Club takes “feedback”; Cav watch; Cycling MP crashes; Bad infra; Muddy misery + more on the live blog

Happy middle of the week! Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty for Wednesday before Ryan returns for the rest of the week

Wed, Feb 09, 2022 09:05