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Brighton and Hove News report – ‘accident with van’

“RTA language policing = instant ban”: Local news editor blocks Twitter users criticising report of cyclist injured in “accident with a van”; Britain’s favourite climbs; Sagan’s back; Niche punctures; Not all car drivers are bad + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, and Ryan Mallon is once again in the live blog hotseat with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 09:20

Government says Belfast cycle lanes blocked by parked cars are merely “advisory”; Albert-oh no! Bettiol’s blunder; Teslas in Tunnels expands; Fuel prices and the psychology of habits; Hayter decimates the Baby Giro; Bardet’s back + more on the live blog

Just like the inevitable Jumbo-Visma attack on a summit finish, it’s Monday again – and Ryan Mallon is here with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week…

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 08:41

Dauphiné rider DQ’d for punching rival at 70kph; Cyclist causes havoc on anti-LTN group; ITV Highway Code episode annoys drivers; Battle of the cycling GKs; Longo Borghini conquers Black Mountain; More Ineos marginal clothing gains + more on the live blog

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the weekend (almost) and Ryan Mallon is here to give you that Friday feeling with the last live blog of the week…

Fri, Jun 10, 2022 08:52

Marginal flaps? Ganna’s baggy skinsuit and stacked team car under scrutiny; I’m Gonna Bee (500 Miles): Andy Burnham says miserly active travel figures “wrong”; Lack of bike storage hinders commute; ITV on Highway Code changes + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the weekend’s on the horizon, and Ryan Mallon is here with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog

Thu, Jun 09, 2022 08:56

When tweets go wrong: Halfords’ “fuel-efficient” question backfires; 2024 Tour de France to end in Nice?; “Not all car drivers are bad”; Cycling UK tells employers to encourage riding to work; Julio Jiménez dies in car crash + more on the live blog

The middle of the week, TT day at the Dauphiné… Ugh. But don’t worry as Ryan Mallon is here, channelling his inner Filippo Ganna, to keep you up to date on Wednesday’s live blog…

Wed, Jun 08, 2022 08:17

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