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Cyclists told to leave door’s width when passing parked cars

“Basically don’t cycle in the cycle lanes”: Police tell cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars to not get doored — but forget to remind drivers of the Dutch Reach, as cyclists ask, “why place the onus on us?” + more on the live blog

We’re heading to the finish line of yet another week, and Adwitiya doesn’t have an unreleased aero bike to help him out — but that’s not going to stop him from bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 09:09

“I’m not allowed to say much!”: Jake Stewart wins Dauphiné stage on wild unreleased Factor aero bike; Ranting driver tries to barge onto road closed for cycling event… before police discover his driving test is coming up + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from dossing around France looking at bikes at the Dauphiné, refreshed and ready to get back to his most important work — rounding up all the news, reaction and silliness out there today for your live blog pleasure, of course

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 08:16

Driver slams Chris Boardman for not wearing helmet – and gets accused of “completely missing the point” after active travel chief claims anti-cycling agendas are “easy”; Evenepoel fires Tour warning with TT win; Worst AI bike ever? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of Truth time for the big Tour de France contenders at the Dauphiné, so Ryan Mallon’s got eight or so hours of truth – and the occasional terrible opinion – lined up for you on the Wednesday cycling live blog

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 08:39

“Hide behind a ton of metal, shout abuse, and speed off”: BBC finally changes tune on camera cyclists and lauds them for reporting aggressive drivers to police, as cyclists say “it’s the only recourse we have” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is on live blog duty to take you through the day with all the cycling news, reaction, usual nonsense and more

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 08:50

Two young cyclists riding in hi-vis and helmets, Kent Road Safety campaig

“Like telling women to wear long skirts for their safety”: Cyclists slam road safety group for claiming “wearing a helmet keeps you safer” – but drivers ridicule “woke brigade endangering own lives”; Angry Tesco shopper kicks bike + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a whirlwind weekend trying to keep up with all the bike racing going on (and watching Paul McCartney sing with Bruce Springsteen), a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 09:00

Rui Oliveira after “winning” 2025 Tour of Slovenia stage two

“You’re killing the spirit of the sport”: Pro cyclist says riders are “pulling soccer moves” to get rivals disqualified, as controversial Tour of Slovenia sprint sparks “over-exaggeration” claims + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the end of the week live blog, join Adwitiya as he takes you through all the twists and turns of news, views, and all the other chatter from the cycling world

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 08:46

“More cat-like reflexes than the damn cat”: Cyclist pulls off save of the year, somehow bunny-hopping over cat at last minute; “Falling apart”: Pothole protest over “disgraceful” state of roads; How not to finish a bike race + more on the live blog

It's a very soggy live blog for you today, British summertime has arrived... Dan Alexander will be keeping dry inside, probably best you do too and have our Thursday cycling round-up for company

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 07:53

Grimsby PSPO enforcement officers (North East Lincolnshire Council)

“It’s easy to catch considerate cyclists”: £1,000 cycling fines councillor accused of “Daily Mail-style dislike of cyclists” and using town bike ban to “fulfil personal prejudices”; Royal Parks cycling code slammed after car crash + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Nope, but at least Ryan Mallon’s back to help you slog and struggle through the middle of the week on the Wednesday live blog. And the Tour of Britain is starting tomorrow, so things are looking up

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:59

Maven Ultimate brakes on “kinda crappy” bike

“Some things just shouldn’t go together”: Cyclist panned on social media for decking out “crappy bike with one of the most powerful brakes in the world”; “He’d have crashed it”: Roglič catches strays from fans in Red Bull video + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog with Adwitiya on the helm, bringing your daily dose of cycling news, views and nonsense

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 08:30

“That kick felt personal”: Horrified cyclist watches airline baggage handler “maliciously” throw and kick bike bag, but says “luckily the bike survived” after “going missing”; Simon Yates Giro win reaction; Thomas slams UAE tactics + more on the live blog

It’s Monday on the live blog, so will Ryan Mallon approach it like Simon Yates on the Colle delle Finestre, all guns blazing? Or will be spend the day like Carapaz and Del Toro, dithering and unsure what to do? There’s only one way to find out…

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 08:25