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Deflated SUV in Primrose Hill via Tyre Extinguishers

“Electric cars still kill pedestrians”: Tyre Extinguishers respond to claims that they mistakenly targeted electric car; Ford removes “don’t drive it, aim it” ad after backlash; Pinot on Nadal; Wiebes wins again; Wout was that? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and – pending a vote of confidence – Ryan Mallon is here to bring you all the latest news and views on the live blog...

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 08:27

Amanda Holden says camera cyclists are ‘asking for trouble’ on BGT (via Britain’s Got Talent, YouTube)

Britain’s Got Terrible Cycling Takes: Amanda Holden says cyclists with cameras are “asking for trouble”; Ford blasted for ‘aim your car’ ad; “Build infrastructure. Stop encouraging”; Delays, dancing and danger at the Women’s Tour + more on the live blog

After the long bank holiday weekend it’s finally Monday again, so take the bunting down and join Ryan Mallon, fresh from his own Italian sojourn, for the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 08:32

Highway Code changes criticised in bizarre “I’m a cyclist, but…” Spectator article; Chris Froome channels his inner Steve Irwin; Atlético Madrid could host Vuelta stage…during a La Liga match; Count the cyclists + more on the live blog

It's June?! Already?! Where did that go? Dan Alexander is on duty for your pre-Jubilee weekend blog (promise there'll be no street parties, bunting or royal waving here)

Wed, Jun 01, 2022 08:08

Record-breaking John O’Groats to Land’s End…on a 7-seat conference bike; RideLondon is a “middle-class jamboree” comment sparks healthy discussion about event’s merits; Is Froome back?; Car ownership falls; Close pass hipster + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday and Dan Alexander is in the saddle for another day on the live blog

Tue, May 31, 2022 08:10

Highway Code changes, riding two abreast, road tax & all the greatest anti-cycling hits — “depressing” reaction to “vile” Countryfile section on cycle safety; Van der Poel’s pizza; TT wheelies; Bike lane car park; Post-Giro blues + more on the live blog

The Giro is over...(how long until the Tour de France?)...Dan Alexander is back for the first of three road.cc live blogs this week before the long weekend...(thanks, Queenie!)

Mon, May 30, 2022 08:10

Frustrated breakaway contenders miss out on Giro d’Italia stage win after bizarre finale; Stop Killing Cyclists co-founder slams “entitlement” of complaining drivers; “Bycles” is no more; Your stupid cycling moments; Hi-vis + more on the live blog

Ah it's finally Friday...the weekend is a glorious eight hours away...all that's left now is to survive Dan Alexander's final live blog of the week...good luck...

Fri, May 27, 2022 08:00

“Did a car write this?”: Bizarre anti-cycling paintwork warns ‘no bycles’ allowed; Pineapple passion permeates peloton; Wiggo: It’s f****** obvious Cav deserves a place in the peloton; Almeida OUT with covid; Photo of the year + more on the live blog

It's Thursday live blog time and Dan Alexander is here, ready to take you one step closer to the weekend

Thu, May 26, 2022 08:03

Jeremy Vine: “Cycle lanes are GREAT for emergency services”; Relieved Giro admin avoids pineapple pizza forfeit; Bicycle storage on trains déjà vu; Giro stage 17; Secret tech; Things you hate about being a cyclist? + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is in the hot seat to take you through the middle of the week

Wed, May 25, 2022 07:54

Unimpressed TikToker films penny-farthing rider apparently holding up bus driver…even though the lights are red; “Come on, kids, queue for your bike lane ice cream”; Hour Record reaction; Mountains! Giro queen stage; Sign banter + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, praise the Lord, the Giro d'Italia is back...no word yet if Mathieu van der Poel survived the rest day pineapple-related assault...either way Dan Alexander is here for your live blog

Tue, May 24, 2022 08:07

Where’s the pineapple? Mathieu van der Poel offends Italy AGAIN; 117mph driver “will need a bicycle”; Steep cobbled climbs: Yorkshire is the new Flanders; LEJOG with a difference; Giro rest day; Bollards!; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Happy Monday! Ryan has left the live blog behind to go honeymooning (decent excuse, I guess...) so that leaves you with Dan Alexander this week...apologies in advance...

Mon, May 23, 2022 08:13