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Council secures funding for £14m town centre overhaul… but fuming locals shoot down “bicycle-obsessed council” because plan includes a cycle lane; James May ‘invents’ the cargo bike + more on the live blog

It's another chilly one out there, wrap up warm if you are heading out... or just stay nice and toasty inside with Dan Alexander and the live blog for company

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 09:15

Clip of cyclist riding through red light at junction goes viral

“Pedestrians do it all the time!” Drivers slam “knob on a bike” for jumping red light in viral clip – but cyclists defend “safe, common sense” manoeuvre that “improves traffic flow and should be allowed by law” + more on the live blog

Brrr… Get your (preferably tartan) base layer and winter jacket on, because Ryan Mallon’s back to take you on a snowy, bitterly cold tour of all the latest cycling news and views on Wednesday’s wintery live blog

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 10:09

Cycle Lane dress in Berlin and at cycling conference

“Still could do with some bollards”: Huge ‘cycle path dress’ praised, as cyclists joke that “someone is going to park there”; Confused driver almost hits cyclist in ‘protected’ bike lane; Sagan and Voeckler on ‘boring’ Pogačar + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you entertained at the start of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and gossip on the live blog, and hopefully distract you from all the annoying Christmas ads already popping up everywhere

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 09:57

Cyclist in London canal – copyright Simon MacMichael

Lime biking comedian falls in London canal – and the internet loves it; “Sustainable transport. What is that:” bike lane upgrades stir anger; Councils not using powers to build cycling routes; Evenepoel & Vingegaard rumours aplenty + more on the live blog

It's Friday, and Callum is still in his dressing gown to keep warm from Storm Claudia. Rest assured he's faithful though to today's live blog

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 09:34

Driver filming queue behind cyclist backfires

“A legal road user using a road in a legal manner — how infuriating”: The internet shuts down impatient driver complaining about queue behind cyclist; Childish puns aplenty as the cycling world reacts to Q36.5’s new ‘condom’ jersey + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and his sore legs are in the building for all your Thursday live blog action... don't give him any sympathy, he swapped the bike for a run last night, it's his own fault

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 09:18

Cyclists riding cargo bike and horse and cart in BYD SUV ad

“Stupid, arrogant, and tone-deaf”: Car brand’s SUV advert accused of “punching down” at cyclists by comparing cargo bikes to “old-fashioned chaos” of horse and cart; Can cycling lead to divorce?; Budget cap debate; MVDP Ironman bet + more on the live blog

The week’s just trundling along, the sun’s back out (kind of), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and questionable opinions on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 09:58

Driver films herd of cattle in single file and criticises cyclists

“You wouldn’t see cyclists doing that!” Driver slammed for single file cows video, claiming “they’re better than any cyclist”; Q36.5 unleashes ‘Condom’ jacket; Van der Poel for Ironman?; Jonas eyes Giro; Gigante’s 190km Zwift ride + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with your daily, rainy helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. Sure, what other way would he spend his birthday? Cue the violins…

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 09:59

Tadej Pogačar, Paris, 2025 Tour de France

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:48

“Exceptional prize for all cycling enthusiasts” in EKOI’s Black Friday sale… is an electric car; “It’s ticking the climate box. But did anyone ask for this?” Furious drivers slam “waste of money” £22.5m cycle lane plans + more on the live blog

Megan is back with today's cycling news and views this Friday

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 09:59

Fans on Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France

“Against the soul of the sport”: Cycling fans disgusted by former rider’s idea to “privatise” Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France to force fans to pay to watch at the roadside; “Yes, you can wash your bike too much” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hotseat for another day rounding up all the news you need to know (and plenty you don't) from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 09:06