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“Hope stealing it will make you feel a lot better”: Cyclist leaves “emotional manipulation” note on bike to dissuade thieves; 21-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck rider quits pro cycling citing safety concerns amidst fatal crashes + more on the live blog

It’s the kind of Tuesday where the tarmac’s melting and bidons are boiling, but Ryan Mallon and Adwitiya are still keeping cool and bringing you all the cycling news, gossip, and whatever else survives the heat

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 09:09

Cycling’s newest marginal gain? “You’d be surprised how many watts disadvantage the seatpost actually is,” claims cyclist riding with no saddle; Tadej Pogačar won’t equal Eddy Merckx, says Sean Kelly; Luke Rowe’s sweary audiobook + more on the live blog

The weekend’s over and another heatwave’s coming, but that won’t stop Ryan Mallon keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Unless it gets too hot, of course, then all bets are off…

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 08:48

Cyclist seeks “emotional support” after carbon rim explodes on rear-mounted car rack; “There were boos from the French fans”: Pro rider says he has “inside information” that Tadej Pogačar “didn’t want to win” Tour de France stage + more on the live blog

One more day before the (hopefully warm) break arrives… Adwitiya’s got the caffeine on standby, and all the latest and greatest from the cycling world on his screen

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 08:30

Broken a spoke? Bizarre internet video claims a cable tie is all you need; “It really could have been a tragedy”: Pro cyclist sheds light on “truly horrible” Tour de Pologne crash; Victor Bosoni wins Transcontinental; Strava beef + more on the live blog

The weekend's ticking closer and there are rumours of some much warmer weather on the horizon here in the UK — looking forward to all that is Dan Alexander who is back in the live blog hot seat for your Thursday round up

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 08:14

“Pity she didn’t drown”: Daily Mail readers have meltdown after “entitled” cyclist pushed into canal by angry dog walker in viral clip – as drivers claim “she could have killed that dog”; GB cyclists target three records in one day + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Remco’s leaving Quick-Step, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 08:54

Tour of Poland “specator” collecting jumper from track

“He saved the race!”: Bizarre scenes as spectator leaps over race barriers to collect jumper seconds before bunch sprint; Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because it’s been turned into a New York ice cream truck stand + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s on live blog duty with all the latest from the world of cycling — news, views, a few dodgy takes, and maybe even a bit of bike racing

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 08:19

Rider grabs barrier during crash at 2025 Sherpa Performance Stage Race, Colchester

“What on earth did I just watch?” Cyclist gets “roasted” for bizarrely grabbing fence before crash – as riders suggest “not taking hands off bars next time”; Ineos slammed for no women’s team; Tour de France Femmes weight debate + more on the live blog

Four weeks of non-stop Tour de France racing may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’ll be any let-up for Ryan Mallon, who’s back with all the latest cycling news and views on a very windy Monday live blog

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 09:10

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“Why shouldn’t road safety be a human right?”: Cyclists welcome Canadian court ruling of controversial premier’s plan to rip out bike lanes as “unconstitutional” and in “violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms” + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Adwitiya is spinning into the weekend in the big ring, bringing you one last live blog full of cycling news, views, reaction and Tour de France Femmes action

Fri, Aug 01, 2025 08:31

“Jesus, it’s like a horror movie”: Bike mechanic despairs at “one of the worst” worn tyres they’ve ever seen; 85km/h crash footage goes viral; The Tour de France Femmes hits the climbs + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of July (where's all that time gone?!), Dan Alexander back in the hot seat for this Thursday's round-up of all the goings on in the world of cycling

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 08:04

Driver blasts horn at cyclist and child as angry passenger tells him he “shouldn’t be in the middle of the bloody road”

Motorist urges “anti-car people” to “have a bit of consideration for drivers” – but baffled cyclists slam “entitlement” and say “nobody is coming for your cars!”; “He wants Demi in a gilded cage”: Tour rivals blast Vollering’s team + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is flying, Lorena Wiebes-style, into the middle of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and opinions on the live blog

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 08:59