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Police stop cyclist at night during long-distance ride to give him hi-vis vest and bag (Northern Ireland Road Policing and Safety unit)

“I wear bright colours, lights, and reflective bags – but drivers still close pass me every day”: Cyclists respond to hi-vis calls by claiming drivers “choose not to see” them, but others ask “What’s the problem with close passes?” + more on the live blog

Is there something going on across the pond today? Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back to focus on the important things instead on your Tuesday cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 10:16
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Dibden Purlieu cycle lane

New cycle lane has “ruined village”, made it more dangerous for drivers, and leads to cyclists “nearly taking children off their feet”, angry locals say; “People with penny-farthings need parking too!”; Massive fancy dress helmet + more on the live blog

It may be another grey November Monday, but don’t worry – there’s still plenty of cycling news and nonsense knocking about, and Ryan Mallon’s busy keeping track of it all on the live blog

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 09:47
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Eli Iserbyt gets beer thrown at by spectator at Koppenbergcross

“Don’t come to a bike race if you’re going to do this”: Cyclocross rider who stamped on rival’s bike has beer chucked on him by spectator; Bus driver calls LBC and says “cyclists don’t belong on roads”; Cav and Roglič in kimonos + more on the live blog

Another week almost done and dusted, Adwitiya’s your live blog host this Friday to get you over the line with the latest cycling news and views

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 10:04
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$250 Walmart bike gets $3,000 worth of upgrades

“I don’t care how much it costs…”: Cyclist stuns bike shop by upgrading $250 Walmart ride with DT Swiss wheels, Shimano GRX and dropper post in $3,000 spree + more on the live blog

Are we all feeling spooky? It's the Halloween live blog, Dan Alexander donning his (rain) cape and in a full Lance Armstrong costume for this one...

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 09:26
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Cyclist on road next to a lorry (image: British Cycling)

“For every truck that pulls out without thinking, there is a cyclist with no helmet”: Cargo bike boss calls for cyclists to “be courteous to motorists and not fly through red lights”, claiming streets filled with “warring factions” + more on the live blog

All eyes may be on the House of Commons, but you’ll be pleased to hear that Ryan Mallon’s still resolutely focused on keeping you up to date with the latest cycling news – and the occasional funny video – on this Budget Day edition of the live blog

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 09:58
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Lorry driver narrowly misses cyclist in shocking close pass in Japan

“He should be wearing hi-vis”: Lorry driver turns himself into police after “worst close pass ever” – but motorists still find ways to blame cyclist; Cycle lane slammed due to loss of illegal parking spaces; Tour de France routes + more on the live blog

It’s Tour de France route announcement day and, when he’s not busy finalising his travel plans for next July, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:09
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Harry MacFarlane’s British hill climb championships bike, 2024

Rim brakes, pints of Guinness, and “F*** the UCI” frame graffiti: How to win the British hill climb championships (and prove rim brakes ain’t dead!); Mathieu van der Poel races rally driver – and wins; Ineos “in bits”, says Wiggins + more on the live blog

The clocks have gone back and it’s the start of a brand new, slightly more wintery week on the live blog, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense before it starts to get dark

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 10:17
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Tour de France 2024 podium Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel (ASO/Billy Ceusters)

“Putting cycling behind a paywall isn’t how to grow the sport”: Fans react to “awful, disgraceful” news of ITV losing Tour de France broadcast rights, Does Pogačar lack morals for signing bumper new contract with UAE Team Emirates? + more on the live blog

Another dark, damp morning, but hey, just one more day till we can ride off into the (hopefully sunnier) weekend! In the meantime, Adwitiya’s your host for the day with all the latest cycling news and views

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 08:55
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Luca Brecel wants to swap snooker for Ironman (Instagram/Eurosport)

“People think it’s a joke but I’m serious”: Top snooker pro to swap century breaks for disc brakes, wants to compete in Ironman by 2028… and he’s jetting back to Mallorca during tournaments to train on his bike + more on the live blog

With all your news, reaction, silliness and more on this sunny Thursday, Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty as the weekend countdown begins

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 08:26
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Bowral Classic 3

RideLondon was cancelled? Hold my Foster’s: Aussie sportive called off an hour before start – because traffic firm didn’t show up after getting dates wrong; Ineos “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”; “Gibberish” safety stats + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s still quite sunny (hooray!), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on your middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 09:17
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