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“Dipping its headlights”: Another car ends up in park lake where Reform UK wants to re-open rat-run shut to encourage cycling; Road penises redrawn to promote Tour de France Femmes; MVDP using MTB rear mech at the Tour + more on the live blog

With Callum taking a well-earned break today, Jack Sexty has been drafted in as a defensive substitution to try to see us over the line. That usually goes really well, doesn't it?

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 10:30
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Pedestrians told to “leave cycle paths free for cyclists” after ‘distracted’ walkers cause two crashes in minutes on same bike lane; Tour de France boss slams “dirty” hotel complaints as Van der Poel “angry” at organisers’ chateau + more on the live blog

Apparently, there’s a big football match on tonight? Anyway… Ryan Mallon’s back with some much more important cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog (unless Harry Kane starts talking about the time he went for a bike ride with Putin)

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:27
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“This could have ended so much worse”: Cyclist hits out at “disgraceful” UK roads and “way too close” lorry driver after nasty pothole crash; Fans boo Tadej Pogačar; Terrible Tour de France hotel forces riders to sleep on balcony + more on the live blog

Are you nice and rested after the Tour’s day off? Did you head out for that relaxing spin in the sun? Eat a steak and drink a bottle of red, Anquetil-style? Transfuse a gallon of blood in your hotel room? Good, because we’ve got lots of cycling news to cover on Tuesday’s live blog

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 10:15
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Pro cyclist booted off race for wearing AI video glasses: “Confused” rider slams UCI for allowing Tour de France pros to “vlog with a camera in your hand”; End of an era: Bye, bye Quick-Step + more on the live blog

It may be a rest day at the Tour, but rest is the last thing on Ryan Mallon’s mind. He’s got the Monday live blog to bring to you all…

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 10:15
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“Obstacle course” on car-free cycle street slammed after complaints of “speeding” cyclists on “bicycle-shaped objects” – but council says “slalom” barriers “little impediment to cyclists at normal speed”; Red Bull Tour civil war + more on the live blog

Vive la France! Your favourite cycling live blog is coming at you from the Pyrenees today, as a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon, fresh from a day on the Tourmalet and a night watching France beat Morocco, brings you all the Friday news and views

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 09:21
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“Legend”: Tributes paid to Dame Sarah Storey after 60-time major champion announces retirement; Big Pyrenees mountain stage in the Tour de France + more on the live blog

Like Bob Dylan's Neverending Tour, Ryan can't keep away from the Grande Boucle, keeping Callum on the live blog a little longer. Here's hoping none of the pros are tempted to go 'electric' with their equipment up the Tourmalet today

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:02
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No mention of electric motorbikes? Police seize “illegal e-bikes” which can reach 72mph; Le Col write off £8 million in debt; First Minister wants Wales to be “world-leading destination” for cyclo-tourists; Tour de France sprint + more on the live blog

One more day at the Tour for Ryan = One more day on the live blog for Callum.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:28
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“You scream and shout, but they just chuckle”: Cyclist feels helpless about bike theft in London; E-bikes seized by council to tackle bad parking; Transitional stage set to bring new race leader at Tour de France + more on the live blog

Callum is here, getting a little tired of a Slovenian's dominance, and of the car-centric stories that won't go away...

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 10:00
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“Was one of them bad driving?” Newspaper criticised for publishing “8 dangerous cycling mistakes that put people in hospital”; Punchy finale without fans at wildfire-affected Tour de France + more on the live blog

After the most extraordinary couple of hours of blokes kicking a pig's bladder about, Callum is grateful to his bosses for their forgiveness in allowing today's live blog to get underway a little later than usual, and that Mexico only had one major sporting victory to celebrate yesterday...

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 10:55
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“This will do further harm”: Borough blames bridge closure for congestion despite soaring costs and active travel route; BMW driver accused of “forgetting what ‘give way’ meant” after collision; Dowsett altitude disappointment + more on the live blog

The Tour de France excitement can barely contain itself at road.cc HQ, Callum might even have to go for a bike ride at some point...

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 09:50
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