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Sir Richard Wallace and Lagan towpath, Lisburn

Strangest anti-cycling campaigner ever? Bike path expansion plans opposed… by 19th-century landowner and MP (kind of); “They wouldn’t have stopped at the Tour de France”: Cyclists refuse to race after 50 riders crash in heavy rain + more on the live blog

Have you started your week like Mathieu van der Poel, bursting out of the traps? Or are you playing catch-up like Wout van Aert? In any case, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you entertained as you slog through the ‘cross course of life on the Monday live blog

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 10:00

Albert Philipsen at the 2023 UCI junior men’s road world championship, Glasgow

“Not just extreme, but poor coaching”: 18-year-old pro does “crazy” 100km “recovery ride” immediately after 157km race — but is ex-pro right to criticise team?; Safety concerns over Rwanda world championships; Pidcock wins again + more on the live blog

We’ve made it! Adwitiya’s seeing off January with one last live blog filled with all the latest cycling news, reaction and the usual nonsense

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 09:42

“A huge problem”: Pro cycling disappearing behind £372-a-year TNT Sports paywall a “huge shame”, Tao Geoghegan Hart says in lengthy post questioning “how many people have cancelled subscriptions” over price hike? + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, packed full of all the news, reaction, silliness and more... Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your updates today

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 09:07

Stranmillis embankment cycle lane works, Belfast (Sustrans)

Cyclists furious at “easy, non-car disruptive” decision to “do up the one bike path we already have”, forcing riders onto busy road… instead of building new cycle lanes; Bus OK after cyclist crash, police say; Pidcock wins on debut + more on the live blog

After originally planning to spend his Wednesday miserably counting down the days until Eurosport disappears from our screens (taking cycling with it), Ryan Mallon’s decided to distract himself by sharing some news and views on the live blog instead

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:02

“Absolutely disgusting”: Fans slam “facepalm moment” £370-a-year TNT Sports subscription to watch cycling as “exploitation”; Cyclists confused at New York path with two bike lanes… to separate faster and slower riders + more on the live blog

Adwitiya is on live blog duty this Tuesday to help you see this never-ending January out with your daily dose of cycling news, views and reaction — and the best thing is you won’t be charged £30.99 for this…

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 09:46

Napping bus driver blocks cycle lane in New York

“Love to take a nap in my bus that’s illegally parked in a protected bike lane and force cyclists to use the pavement”: Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because there’s a school bus driver sleeping in it; Wout’s worlds U-turn + more on the live blog

January’s nearly done, the cyclocross worlds are fast approaching, there’s road racing on the TV, and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Things are looking good… Apart from the weather

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 09:33

Ye Olde Watte Byke? Antique 19th century stationary bike appears on Facebook Marketplace for £480; “Sometimes I wonder how we achieve these levels of stupidity”: Baffling Facebook photo of Trek bike built ‘upside down’ + more on the live blog

All your cycling news, reaction and more as Dan Alexander takes you through to the weekend on the live blog

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 09:01

Tom Dumoulin wins 2017 Giro d’Italia (picture credit LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Former pro cyclist Tom Dumoulin clocks a blistering 1:08:42 half marathon… but grumpy runners aren’t impressed; Bike shop owner’s heroics in LA fires; Hope for Maindy Velodrome; “So much for hi-viz”; Another Rouvy/FulGaz update + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all the cycling-related news as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 09:00

“But parked cars are perfectly acceptable”: Cyclists slam “irony” of drivers claiming hire bikes “blight our pavements”; Council claims pothole-laden road “does not require immediate attention”; “Scandalous” Tour Down Under sprint + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:03

Yorkshire close passes (images: Bikery on Twitter)

“My first ride of the year resulted in five drivers reported”: Cyclist shares pictures of five close passes; 19-year-old British rider comes close to winning first stage at Tour Down Under; Peter Sagan does wheelies with fan + more on the live blog

Having survived Blue Monday, Adwitiya’s on duty to bring you all the latest cycling news and views on this no-particular-PR-stunt-colour Tuesday

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 09:47