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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists want to “control the roads” through lower speed limits, claims driver – who asks: “What right does a cyclist have to tell anyone what to do?” amid call for cycling insurance and number plates; MVDP: “I don’t like the Tour” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a bitterly cold weekend Ryan Mallon is back to keep you wrapped-up and toasty with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:33

Jonas Vinegaard on training ride in Spain (screenshot from Artem Shcherbyna’s video on Youtube)

“Why don’t you shave your legs?”: Jonas Vingegaard gets asked the all-important question by amateur cyclist during training ride and replies, “I’ll shave before the Tour”; Fans call out “embarrassing” lack of Brit riders at Ineos + more on the live blog

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new year — but it’s also the end of the week — and Adwitiya’s back for another rodeo (on bikes, not horses, of course) on the live blog

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 10:58

“I’m done with the internet for the year”: Cyclists despair at Facebook “hack” claiming you can ditch your pump and instead inflate tyres with a syringe; Jeremy Vine’s cycling new year’s resolution; Festive 500… in one ride + more on the live blog

Happy New Year! Dan Alexander is on duty for the first live blog of 2025, rounding up all the cycling news, reaction and more as we head into January

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 09:35

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down (Twitter: @CyclingDown)

“Cyclists should be single file”: Conservative politician Susan Hall reignites two-abreast riding debate… gets reminded of Highway Code rule change from almost three years ago; Pidcock and Van Gass awarded OBE in New Year Honours + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the year already?! Adwitiya is back to host one last live blog of 2024 and see all of you off into 2025

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 10:44

Jeremy Vine and Ocado driver in cycle lane (Jeremy Vine, X)/James Blunt (Help for Heroes)

Bike to Bedlam: James Blunt calls for “patience and tolerance” between cyclists and drivers after Jeremy Vine’s cycle lane encounter with delivery van – but Vine says “sharing the space results in 1,700 road deaths a year” + more on the live blog

The post-Christmas malaise is still upon us and, like an inebriated spectator in the VIP tent at the cyclocross, Ryan Mallon is falling headfirst into Monday’s cycling live blog. It is Monday, right?

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 09:48

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

“An unwelcome visit from Santa’s little helpers”: Cyclist reports close-passing driver who “just had to hold back for 10 seconds”, but gets accused of “hogging the road” by not “riding single file”; Van der Poel’s new Lamborghini + more on the live blog

A sleepy-eyed, slightly hungover Adwitiya is back on duty with more cycling news and reaction on the post-Christmas live blog this Friday

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 10:43

Close pass campaign in York Region, Ontario

“Santa, this is my Christmas wish”: Eight-year-old asks for “all street users to be a good Grinch” in letter to bike lane-ripping Canadian city mayor; Lance Armstrong’s old boss says UCI chief “capable of selling his own mother” + more on the live blog

We’re there — almost there! So until the jingle bells are at your doorstep, you’ve got Adwitiya and his one last road.cc live blog before Christmas to keep you company

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 10:09

Worcester bike bus (Bike Worcester on TikTok)

“What an odd thing to say” goes cycling: Motorists call for “road tax” and claim “roads are for cars” as predicted in response to viral TikTok trend video of kids cycling to school; Van der Poel returns to cyclocross; Darth Pogačar + more on the live blog

Welcome to another new week’s live blog! Adwitiya’s got his Santa hat on and Quality Street by his desk this Monday…

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 10:47

“I think it’s time”: Chris Froome says 2025 could “potentially” be his last season and suggests retiring at Vuelta would be a “nice way to close the circle”; UN Road Safety Ambassador Tadej Pogačar using phone on the bike?! + more on the live blog

One more day before we’re finally into X-Mas week… Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday with all the cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 10:17

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line

“Notice how there are no cycle lanes to blame traffic on”: Claims “absolute joke” bike lane causing “gridlock” rubbished by campaigners’ old video; Brompton recalls G Line; Could airbags be the solution to cycling’s crash dangers? + more on the live blog

Four more live blogs until Christmas... Dan Alexander is on duty for this one, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction and much more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:28