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Tadej Pogačar’s power numbers are “mind boggling”, says Chris Froome; Cyclist photographs “things destroyed by drivers” on cycleway “not fit for purpose”; Dairy-free diet for Tour de France team; Olympic drama; Brutal Basque climb + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Olympics are drawing to a close, but the action is still fast and frenetic in both the velodrome and the live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 08:49

Tom Pidcock appears on Good Morning Britain with Ed Balls after winning Olympic gold

“I said mountain biking looks quite easy, but of course it’s not”: Tom Pidcock endures excruciating interview with Ed Balls on Good Morning Britain after winning Olympic gold; More Olympic track cycling bell chaos + more on the live blog

All this drama at the Olympic velodrome is becoming too much for Ryan Mallon – but don’t worry, he’ll bravely soldier on to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest goings-on in the cycling world on the Thursday live blog

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 08:48

New bollards and drivers parking on cycle lane on Byres Road, Glasgow

Drivers ask “Where do we park now?” as new bollards installed on bike lane always blocked by cars; Police fine cyclist for “flagrantly” jumping two red lights, but some say move “should be legal”; Olympic team pursuit drama for GB + more on the live blog

Like a good team pursuiter, Ryan Mallon is dialled in, focused, and as aerodynamic as possible for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog… When he’s not distracted by all the track cycling on TV, that is

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 08:44

“Every. Last. Drop…”: Bike shop mechanics stunned by cyclist’s “toothless wonder” jockey wheels that should have been binned months ago; Pogačar has “blacklist” of riders he’s “not so fond of”, Tour de France teammate reveals + more on the live blog

The Olympic track cycling is underway, world records are falling and life's good... Dan Alexander is back on the live blog this Tuesday with all your news, reaction and more from the world of cycling today

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 08:04

Eddy Merckx praises Remco Evenepoel for Olympics victories

“Even Tadej Pogačar will have difficulty beating him”: Eddy Merckx “completely in awe” of Remco Evenepoel, predicts “exceptional” Olympic champion will beat Tour winner at World Championships; £15m road project with no bike lanes + more on the live blog

It's a new week on the live blog, welcome back to your one-stop shop for all the cycling news you need to know (and plenty you probably don't) this Monday... Dan Alexander is providing the updates as we get back in the saddle

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 08:15

Josh Tarling races Olympic Games time trial

GB Olympian’s dad in last-minute scramble for ticket because road cyclists only get one each; BMX heartbreak for GB (+ French land stunning 1-2-3); British Cycling launches ambitious bid for Andy Murray to swap tennis for cycling + more on the live blog

Just one more day to go until the weekend, Dan Alexander will be trying to help you through it with all your cycling news, reaction and more on the live blog

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 08:08

Kristian Blummenfelt, Norwegian triathlete (credit: Kristian Blummenfelt on Facebook)

Triathlon star who wants to win Tour de France by 2028 slams “amateurish” Olympic organisation after missing out on medal; Cycling silly season underway; Hope for active travel and proper cycle infrastructure?; Supermarket wars + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is in the hot seat ready to bring you the Thursday live blog, with all your updates, news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 08:15

Locks from stolen bikes at UCL (via LCC on Twitter)

Insurance company admits “mistake” after cyclist’s stolen bike claim declined as “no evidence” of damage to lock… because thief took it too; First Transcontinental finishers; GB Olympic cycling medals continue + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from a few days off and straight into the live blog mix, triathlon and BMX freestyle giving us our Olympic cycling fix today, while we'll also have all the other cycling-related goings-on in the world this Wednesday

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 08:14

Tom Pidcock’s race-winning move, 2024 Olympic MTB cross-country race

“They didn’t boo the rock that made me puncture”: Tom Pidcock says “it’s a shame” French crowds booed epic Olympic win – as rival insists divebomb “part of racing”; Ex-pro tells Lance Armstrong to “keep his mouth shut” over Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is away off for a quick swim in the Seine, before keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 08:53

Mauricio Moreira collapses on the side of the road ill at 2024 Volta a Portugal

“Brutal sport”: Shocking scenes as ill pro cyclist collapses on side of the road during race after suffering in heat; “Rubbing’s racing, go all in”: Tom Pidcock wins Olympic mountain bike epic – and is booed by angry French crowd + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and when he’s not flicking through the channels in a desperate bid to watch every single moment of today’s Olympic events, Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news on the first live blog of the week...

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 09:00