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Imogen Cotter’s bike after training collision with motorist (credit – Instagram/ Imogen Cotter)

“I’ve cried at the roadside after close passes”: “Anxious and scared” pro cyclist retires two years after being hit head-on by speeding driver; Is Zwift’s Big Spin feeding into cyclists’ gambling addictions?; Ineos AI Pidcock clip + more on the live blog

With the lingering aftertaste of Amstel finally gone (I feel your pain, Tom), Ryan Mallon’s ready and refreshed for another day of cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 08:40

Tom Pidcock and his Amstel beer-drinking face

“He’s a Yorkshireman and that’s not beer”: Tom Pidcock STILL unimpressed with Amstel’s offering – even after finally winning the beer’s race; Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lanes? Because they’re “constantly blocked” by vehicles + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat as we race into one of his favourite weeks of the pro cycling calendar: the post-cobbles, hilly malaise (or Ardennes Week, as it’s better known)

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 08:43

Cyclists raise alarm over “some of the most inexplicable cycle infrastructure we’ve ever seen”; Julian Alaphilippe raced classics with fractured knee; Camp-egg-nolo fans? Family of starlings builds nest in bike basket + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, your one-stop shop for everything happening in the world of cycling as we head towards the weekend... Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more...

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 08:03

Councillor David Barker, learning how to ride a bike

“If I can do it and have fun, you can too”: Councillor with dyspraxia receives high praise from cyclists for learning how to cycle and urging others too; Meet man who’s fixed over 3,000 bikes and donated them to children for free + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya’s in the live blog hotseat to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 08:55

CyclingMikey red light video (YouTube/CyclingMikey)

“I’ll pay the fine! You’re not going to see me complaining”: CyclingMikey shares footage of him accidentally riding through red light, although barrister doubts prosecution is “in the public interest”; Paris-Roubaix cobbles stolen + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Dan Alexander is on duty, readying your updates, news, reaction and more from the world of cycling today

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 08:15

“Is it drivers’ responsibility to keep cyclists safe on the roads?” asks Good Morning Britain as motorists urged to ‘think bike’; Fuming journo mistakenly buys Adidas cycling shoes (because of Rishi Sunak); Is cycling pretentious? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon – still recovering from a tough weekend on the Paris-Roubaix cobbles – is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 09:17

Jeremy Clarkson on bike BBC News video still

Jeremy Clarkson calls CyclingMikey a “sneak” and claims “using a phone in a car that’s not moving is as dangerous as knitting”… is then seen walking a bike in Copenhagen because his “anus is broken”; How about that Paris-Roubaix? + more on the live blog

Au revoir to Roubaix, allons y to Ardennes, Adwitiya will be kicking off this week with a Monday live blog bringing all the latest cycling news to you

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 08:55

2023 Tour de France Vingegaard Cervelo S5 Zac Williams-SWpix.com – 1.jpeg

Jonas Vingegaard warned about descent of Basque Country horror crash months ago, but organisers “never gave an answer”, claims Safe Cycling; Peta Cavendish joins Adam Hansen in calling out “voyeuristic” filming of crashed riders + more on the live blog

One more sleep for Paris-Roubaix, until then, Adwitiya’s here to bring you all the latest news and chit-chat from the cycling world this Friday

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 08:56

Paris-Roubaix Arenberg Forest ‘chicane’ (Stefano Rizzato)

“Is this a joke?” Mathieu van der Poel slams Paris-Roubaix hairpin ‘chicane’ at Arenberg Forest entrance as peloton divided; Jonas Vingegaard conscious after horror Basque crash, Evenepoel injured; “Wide support” for cycling bans? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 08:58

Angle grinder bike thief, London April 2024

Latest viral bike theft video as angle grinder used to snatch locked bicycle in seconds; Tour of Flanders organiser hails “record-breaking crowds”, but urges “zero tolerance” for “individuals” who “ruin the image of the sport” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and Adwitiya are on duty for your midweek round-up of all the news, reaction and more across the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 08:27