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“I’ll pass on the saddle”: Life-size BMX bike made entirely out of chocolate (with a working chain) has the internet in disbelief; Ben Turner becomes Britain’s latest Grand Tour stage winner with Vuelta a España stage four victory + more on the live blog

After a warm bank holiday, Adwitiya is here with the first live blog of the week featuring the Vuelta headlines and plenty more cycling news, views, and general chit-chat to go over

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 08:39

Cyclist sends internet into frenzy with makeshift bar grips… made out of socks; “I’m going to go full for GC”: Tom Pidcock declares Vuelta top 10 ambitions; Triple Everesting world record broken; Vingegaard to skip worlds… again + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Vuelta a España is almost here, and with a bank holiday on the horizon, Adwitiya is here to steer you through the latest news, views, chatter, and oddities from the cycling world

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 08:20

“Why, oh why did I think I could defy physics and geometry?”: A very painful crash taking out bottom bottle on the fly; New bike day nightmare; Wahoo issues continue; Brennan wins again; Bike brand’s bankruptcy; Doping ban + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you today, rounding up all the news, reaction, opinions and silliness from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 08:04

SUV driver smashes into restuarant, hitting two food influencers

“They should have hi-vis and helmets”: Viral video of SUV driver smashing into restaurant prompts cyclists to slam victim-blaming culture; Simmons: “We don’t have to be politically correct”; David Byrne on cycle lanes; Poole virus + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the Vuelta’s fast approaching, and Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news, views, and transfer gossip on the midweek live blog

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 09:06

Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar, ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey

Tadej Pogačar’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ jersey divides internet – as cycling fans say “at least it’s better than an autocratic state with human rights abuses”; Hire bike borders “Checkpoint Charlie”, says Dara Ó Briain; Vuelta eco protest + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog. Just don’t disturb me… And no photos, please

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 08:59

“I have a problem with that”: Retiring pro cyclist calls out riders who “don’t care” if they crash and make races “so dangerous” by braking late and “cutting everyone off” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to our live blog as the Vuelta countdown continues... unfortunately you'll have to wait until the weekend for that to get underway but Dan Alexander will be keeping you up to date with all the other goings on in the cycling world today

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 08:14

Florida man with ‘armed cyclist’ shows up again

“It’s completely understandable”: Rider with ‘Armed Cyclist’ jersey, disco lights, and ‘take your lane’ flags goes viral (again); “He’s not just coming for the Tour”: Red Bull boss says Remco Evenepoel’s move is a “calculated risk” + more on the live blog

With the hopes and dreams of another warm weekend on the horizon, Adwitiya’s setting out for another live blog stint, where he’ll be furiously pedalling — Matty Richardson style — through all the cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 08:36

“My dad dropped a mallet on my SL8…”: But can it be fixed?; Cyclists question The Guardian’s “summer cycling essentials” piece; Charlie Tanfield falls short of Ganna’s Hour Record, but Will Bjergfelt sets new C5 record + more on the live blog

Your Thursday round-up of everything worth knowing from the world of cycling (plus plenty of silliness that you could probably do without) comes courtesy of Dan Alexander this week

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 08:08

No No Cycling sign on Bluston Parade to Queensway footbridge

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

The temperatures are still rising, so get the factor 50 ready, crack the windows open, and join Ryan Mallon for another day chock-full of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 08:49

“Hope stealing it will make you feel a lot better”: Cyclist leaves “emotional manipulation” note on bike to dissuade thieves; 21-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck rider quits pro cycling citing safety concerns amidst fatal crashes + more on the live blog

It’s the kind of Tuesday where the tarmac’s melting and bidons are boiling, but Ryan Mallon and Adwitiya are still keeping cool and bringing you all the cycling news, gossip, and whatever else survives the heat

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 09:09