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Driver threatens BigHaytch in Birmingham

“Do you think you’re Cycling Mikey bro?”: Camera cyclist catches phone-using Birmingham drivers and things get heated immediately — as social media suggests he’s “not going to last like that in Brum”; Gaudu out of Tour de France + more on the live blog

Looks like another warm weekend is on the way… Adwitiya’s got his bottles and hydration packs out as he brings you a roundup of news, views, nonsense — basically everything from the cycling world this Friday

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 09:07

“The things we’ll do to avoid changing bar tape once a year”: Mechanics horrified (and a little bit impressed) by cyclist whose sweat-corroded handlebar completely snapped mid-ride, but he somehow walked away uninjured + more on the live blog

Another day of all the news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday, Dan Alexander taking you one step closer to the weekend and (hopefully) keeping you entertained

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 08:08

Jan Ullrich & Lance Armstrong, Luz Ardiden, 2001 Tour de France

“If you think nobody’s doped at the Tour de France since 2015 – that’s a joke”: Ex-pro cyclist says drugs still prevalent amid “alien” performances and death threats – as German doc claims blood doping ring suspect now at Ineos + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the national champs are kicking off, and Ryan Mallon’s back to compete for his own stripey jumper on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:55

“This is what Red Bull do”: Mountain biker crashes hard during failed jump over busy road as locals brand viral clip “graphic definition of natural selection”; Driver slams “dangerous” cyclist while admitting speeding in 20mph zone + more on the live blog

He may have started his day by spilling apple juice all over his desk, but Ryan Mallon is still ready for another big, slightly sticky day of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 08:18

Tom Danielson, crash, 2012 Tour de France

“I cringe thinking of the insane crashes I had riding 42cm bars”: Ex-pro cyclist brands new handlebar width rule “nonsense” – as Lorena Wiebes claims UCI is “not really thinking about safety” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after a good drenching on the bike yesterday (where’d the sun go?), Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily round-up on the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 08:48

“Nice way to sponsor ‘safety’ on the bike”: Alberto Bettiol criticises Tom Pidcock for 115kph tow rope stunt with motorbike champion and says “cycling is already an extremely dangerous sport without doing this” + more on the live blog

The weekend’s within touching distance, but Adwitiya’s chained to the desk bringing you the latest news, views, and everything in between from the world of cycling

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 09:09

Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas, 2024 Giro d’Italia

“It’s just ridiculous”: Geraint Thomas says Tadej Pogačar’s 7.2 W/kg power for 20 minutes is “insane” – and admits he could only manage world champion’s “effortless” intensity for 7 minutes “at my very best”, sparking doping debate + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the weekend is approaching, and it’s very sunny – so, instead of getting out on his bike, Ryan Mallon’s spending his day keeping you up to speed with all the latest developments in the cycling world. Lucky him…

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 09:12

Radio DJ fumes at cyclists for riding two abreast on country road

“Do you know the rules of the road?” Irate cyclist brands radio DJ a “f***ing idiot” for arguing he “has to cycle in single file” and claiming she pays ‘road tax’ to “drive on the roads” – as motorist asks “Am I in the wrong here?” + more on the live blog

After celebrating Eddy Merckx’s 80th birthday by inadvertently going out for a ride in a Molteni jersey and Faema socks, Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news on the Wednesday live blog. Dressed head to toe in Peugeot gear, of course…

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 08:52

YT Decoy e-bike battery compartment converted to snack storage

“Best use of space?”: Cyclist converts dead e-bike into pedal “snackerie”, complete with beer and biscuits; Fans debate “is cycling better off without Pogačar?”; Au revoir: Critérium du Dauphiné renamed; Chris Froome’s drone video + more on the live blog

It’s looking nice and sunny out there, but Adwitiya’s holed up in the live blog cave, making sure you’ve got all the latest news, views, and reaction from the cycling world

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 08:22

“From an ex-cyclist… no, it’s not cheating”: Sticky bottle video goes viral… before Thomas De Gendt silences the “cheating” claims; Snapped seatpost shocker; Bardet retires, Molly Weaver’s record attempt; One cool Bontrager + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week on the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for your Monday round-up of all the goings on from the world of cycling today

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 08:00