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Tadej Pogačar, 2025 Paris-Roubaix bloodied wrist

“That’s why I’m never buying a Richard Mille watch”: Cycling fans baffled as Pogačar’s £250,000 watch leaves world champion with bloodied wrist; Driver: “Main purpose of roads isn’t safety”; Discovery+ spoils Paris-Roubaix result + more on the live blog

Well, that was quite the weekend of sport (between all the adverts, anyway). And Ryan Mallon’s back, exhausted from all that sitting in front of the TV, to keep you up to speed with the latest bone-rattling cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 09:04

Rogue rider next to João Almeia in Itzulia Basque stage four

“Look mum, I’m on TV!”: Rogue amateur cycling next to João Almeida at Itzulia Basque Country goes viral, as fans spark ‘I’m Spartacus’ moment; Barcelona manager “delighted to get away from football” to watch Paris-Roubaix + more on the live blog

One more day until Paris-Roubaix — Adwitiya’s here to keep you busy with the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 09:27

“Maybe I’ll hang it on the wall like a trophy”: Cyclist’s spectacularly worn chainring shocks riders and mechanics online… one suggesting it’s “genuinely the worst chainring that I’ve seen in my entire life” + more on the live blog

Only three sleeps 'til Roubaix! Dan Alexander will be continuing the countdown and rounding up all the other news, reaction, updates and silliness worth knowing from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 08:06

Jeremy Clarkson claims “ridiculously dangerous” roundabout is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” in dig at Jeremy Vine – but Cycling Mikey says former Top Gear host is “the child” + more on the live blog

The sun is still shining, the countdown to Pogi-Roubaix (sorry, Paris-Roubaix) is on, and a badly sunburnt Ryan Mallon is finally over his Ronde hangover and back for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 08:50

Made in Chelsea, stolen in Clapham: Reality star related to King Charles has bike pinched despite using three locks worth £200; Pogačar and Žigart booed by tennis fans… for being late; No Paris-Roubaix chicane at Arenberg Forest + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and reactions

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 09:11

“Will the gaslighting of law-abiding cyclists never end?”: Jeremy Vine shares footage of “arrogant” van driver who objects to him “riding in the middle of the lane” (and debuts his first ‘AI-generated song’) + more on the live blog

With Flanders done and dusted, it can mean only one thing — it’s Paris-Roubaix week! Adwitiya’s on the live blog to kick off your week with a healthy dose of cycling news, views, and the usual nonsense

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 09:09

“Social media is the cancer of our society”: Tadej Pogačar says it’s not worth following news and it can “ruin your day”; Chris Froome backs TdF free-to-air campaign; Cyclists criticise ‘Caution School Ahead’ on bike lane + more on the live blog

We’re inching closer to De Ronde… Adwitiya’s on the live blog seat to keep you entertained with the latest cycling news and views, and some cobbled fun along the way too

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 08:49

Absolute belter or explosion at a paint factory? Lotto’s striking new kit divides opinion; “Rubber on rubber for that friction feel”: How NOT to fit brake pads; Tadej Pogačar blitzes iconic Paris-Roubaix Strava KOMs + more on the live blog

Another sunny live blog on the way, with Dan Alexander in the hot seat for all your cycling news, reaction, silliness, and more as we edge towards the weekend

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 08:15

Sports broadcaster criticises group of cyclists for holding up traffic

“Sports broadcaster moans about people doing sport. You couldn’t make it up”: ESPN presenter slammed for filming group of cyclists while driving and claiming “these monsters must be stopped”; Eddy Merckx jersey sold for £16,000 + more on the live blog

It’s lovely and sunny, there’s bike racing in Flanders, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the Wednesday live blog. What more could you possibly want?

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 09:00

“Can’t beat racing in Spain in August”: Geraint Thomas ‘confirms’ Vuelta as final race before retirement… and Pro Cycling Stats falls for it; Tom Pidcock to make Giro d’Italia debut in “fantastic opportunity”; April Fools roundup + more on the live blog

Five more sleeps to the Ronde… And to pass the time, Ryan Mallon will be here with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog – while remembering to check the calendar before reading anything on the internet

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 08:56