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Cavendish ‘spotted’ on Wilier Astana bike (credit – Kyosuke Takei)

Is that Cav on a Wilier? British champion ‘spotted’ in Spain riding Astana-liveried bike; Motorist says contraflow cycleway “won’t work in real world” – because cars might be scratched; Terry Hall’s love for folding bikes; New kits + more on the live blog

The festivities continue on the live blog this week, as Ryan Mallon returns for your Tuesday helping of cycling news and views

Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:24

Tom Pidcock, Tour de France 2022, stage seven ( Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“He could do it twice in my best time”: Cycling world in meltdown over Tom Pidcock’s Sa Calobra time; Incredible on-bike footage of Buenos Aires erupting at winning penalty; Council defends cycling roundabout; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Only five live blogs 'til Christmas! Dan Alexander is in the house for Monday's

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 09:15

“It’s like the aftermath of a Harry Potter battle – broken wands everywhere”: Drivers versus cycle lane ‘protection’; “Scotland leading the way on active travel,” says Cycling UK; Lance v Vino, the rematch; New kit day; Bling bikes + more on the live blog

Happy Friday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s here to count down the hours until the weekend… and maybe share some cycling news and views on the live blog

Fri, Dec 16, 2022 09:27

Driver – using phone – takes photo of cyclist using phone (credit – Kevo2205, Twitter)

“At least this one stopped at a red light, but only to use her phone”: Driver’s anti-cycling ‘gotcha’ moment backfires; Motorists blast Camden’s road safety plans; Astana want Cav; “It’s a cycle lane, not a car park”; Sagan on WVA + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon is back with the latest wintery cycling news and views on the live blog

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 09:42

Cyclist slapped with ‘parking ticket’ by Lime for leaving bike in car parking bay; Show your council this the next time bike lanes are snowed under; Where’s Cav?; If the World Cup was pro cycling; Peculiar puncture; Best new kit + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for your middle of the week entertainment...

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 09:04

Car parked in Edinburgh cycle lane in snow (Scott Arthur, Twitter)

Transport chief accused of “trolling vulnerable road users” after ironically tweeting photo of “cleared” cycle lane – with car parked in it; Astana sack López over doping links; No more racing jackets for G; Cav retirement rumour + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s still cold, and Ryan Mallon’s back with another helping of the live blog

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 09:45

Cycling in the snow (credit – Carla Francome)

Cycling in the snow: Are you on your bike today?; Cycling Mikey rides Jeremy Vine’s penny-farthing; Rogue rags and lots of mud at the Dublin cyclocross World Cup; Bike Park plans dismissed as “puff and nonsense”; Remco’s new kit + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, snow has been fallin’, and Ryan Mallon – having finally thawed out after a weekend at the ‘cross – is back with the first live blog of the week

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 09:38

“Isn’t 8.5w/kg novice level on Zwift?”: Reaction to THAT virtual cheating story; Is this the safest cycling route in the UK?; British Cycling CEO merry-go-round continues; FDJ join the dark side; Vine goes Partridge + more on the live blog

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, Dan Alexander will be bringing it home with your final live blog of the week

Fri, Dec 09, 2022 09:07

Jeremy Vine highlights grim reality of gridlocked London route where cycle lane was ripped out… as council due in court over early removal; Chilly commutes; Manchester to host 2023 Tour of Britain Grand Départ + more on the live blog

Bear with Dan Alexander while his fingers defrost... that was a cold one... once there's some semblance of feeling restored he'll be cracking on with Thursday's live blog

Thu, Dec 08, 2022 09:06

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Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s driver almost hits cyclist (credit: Steve Bray)

Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s driver cuts across and nearly hits cyclist; Local paper blames cycling route for shop closure; Egan Bernal’s epic 270km ride; “Those leaves are more protected than cyclists!”; Cav’s team collapses + more on the live blog

Happy Wednesday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s here with your middle-of-the-week live blog, as he counts down the days until he’s standing freezing in a field (otherwise known as watching the cyclocross)

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 09:37