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Wandsworth station bike rack (Human & Travels/Twitter)

Yet another questionably designed place to park your bike — “chocolate teapot” station bicycle rack confuses cyclists; Dave Brailsford meets Manchester United squad; An all too familiar bike theft tale; From the (Daily) Mail-bag + more on the live blog

For the first time in about two weeks we're pretty certain what day of the week it is... Dan Alexander is on duty for your Friday live blog

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 09:17

Cycle lane incident (@n00dles71/Twitter)

“So who should be giving way to who here?” Cyclist asks for Highway Code answers after near miss with driver turning HGV across cycle lane; A cyclocross race for people who hate their bike; Van Aert laughs at our NCN complaints + more on the live blog

A first live blog of 2024 for Dan Alexander (and the darts is over)... it's back to January reality! We'll have all the news, reaction and more for you this Thursday...

Thu, Jan 04, 2024 09:35

National Swimming Network? Council slammed for slow response to cycle tunnel flooding; Red Bull moves into cycling with Bora; Waterlogged bike paths; Carrying two fridges by bike (and on head); Cyclocross police presence boosted + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, 2024 is in full swing, and Ryan Mallon is back for another helping of cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Jan 03, 2024 10:19

Cycle lane parking in Belfast (credit – Dominic Bryan, Twitter)

“Stop victim blaming”: Government’s New Year’s call for all road users to “share responsibility” for safety slammed; Ganna teases new Kask ear-o helmet; Larry Warbasse bags “ultimate” 89.5km Strava KOM; Mud bath bike tests + more on the live blog

The Quality Street tin is empty, the Hootenanny is now a distant memory, and Mathieu van der Poel’s spit has finally dried on that cyclocross spectator’s coat – which must mean it’s time for Ryan Mallon to bring you the first live blog of the year

Tue, Jan 02, 2024 09:50

“You must stop driving and surrender your licence to the authorities”: Jeremy Vine in disbelief at people blaming cyclist for shocking crash which saw driver jailed; Pidcock’s bike-handling masterclass; Richie Porte’s new bike day + more on the live blog

The final live blog of the year! Apparently it's a Friday, but by this point who knows? What we do know is that Dan Alexander is here, full of Quality Street, Baileys and roast potatoes, and ready for a day of live blogging

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 09:13

“Cyclists only permitted users of the road, not intended”: US Court shirks pothole responsibilities and claims no liability for cyclists; Christmas jumper-wearing Tadej Pogačar does wheelies in the middle of the road + more on the live blog

The penultimate live blog for 2023! Grab a (pint-sized) bottle of the drink of your choice and join as Adwitiya steers this ship one last time this year, bringing to you your daily dose of silly cycling news needs

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 10:18

“He should have pushed me even harder”: Cyclocross rider apologises after Mathieu van der Poel shoves him out the way… because he was taking mid-race selfie with a fan; Dave Brailsford spotted at Man Utd win as Ineos deal nears + more on the live blog

It's an unidentifiable day between Christmas and 2024 (anyone know which?)... Dan Alexander will be putting down the Baileys temporarily to bring you your a post-Christmas live blog

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 09:53

“Utterly appalling”: Cyclist takes National Cycle Network diversion… gives up after 40 very muddy metres; Cycling Santas complete Raleigh Chopper Everesting; Uijtdebroeks transfer saga finally over + more on the live blog

One live blog 'til Christmas! Dan Alexander has his Santa helmet and Rudolph hi-vis nose on for this one

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 09:23

Tadej Pogačar isn’t winding down for Christmas… smashes 209km and 4,200m of climbing at 35km/h average speed on team camp ‘salad ride’; Raleigh owner’s financial situation “unsustainable” according to new report; eBay eek + more on the live blog

It's the penultimate pre-Christmas live blog and Dan Alexander is pedalling the (cargo bike) sleigh once again for you this Thursday

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 09:08

If Frosties did cycling jerseys — pro team’s tiger stripes set a new standard for garish cycling kits; “The obsession with MGIF is just bizarre”; Last Christmas I gave you…a £250 sculpture made of bike chains; Chopper Everesting + more on the live blog

Only three live blogs until Christmas! Dan Alexander is loading up the sleigh with news, reaction, silly stuff and more, ready to deliver your Wednesday live blog present

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 09:05