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Reel of crash (Bruno Berthié Qlctp/Facebook)

“You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel”: How to do lots of damage to your bike very quickly; Triathlon star Blummenfelt insists cycling switch was “possible”; Dramatic crash overshadows racing’s return at Tour Down Under + more on the live blog

We're kicking off another week of action here on the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is with you for all of Monday's news

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 09:02

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

“Schrodinger’s bike bell”: Cyclists “can’t win” as Guardian writer asks for “just one ding from speeding cyclists” but others cite pedestrian conflict; Tour Brown Under: Lachlan Morton confesses “I sh*t myself three times” on Ride Around Australia + more

It’s a Friday and Adwitiya is your live blog host tasked with ushering in the weekend… and also, bringing you all the cycling news and reaction round-up

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 09:44

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“Eight people on bicycles occupy the space for one modern car”: Cyclist’s traffic photo sparks debate about “future of cities” and “efficiency” of cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 09:06

Paris cycle lane and Times bus journeys headline

“Cars never seem to be the problem”: Cyclists slam Times article blaming Paris cycle lanes for slower bus journeys – but ex-transport officer claims “bikes prioritised over everything”; Chalamet cycles; Montmartre 2025 Tour finale? + more on the live blog

It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:18

“At least try to make it less obvious”: Fans blast UAE Team Emirates’ new sponsor — a UAE-based AI startup with 37 followers; Cyclists horrified by “haunting” image of kid’s bike “vaporised” on driveway during Los Angeles wildfires + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the frosty live blog seat to bring you a round-up of all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 09:34

Police crackdown on cyclists in York LTN

“Tell drivers to get off their phones and stop driving in cycle lanes”: Police slammed for targeting cyclists on LTN one-way street; “Children more important than empty bike lanes”; No Tour for Pidcock; Cyclocross coverage “farce” + more on the live blog

It may be a dark and gloomy Monday in mid-January, but the road racing season is almost here (so the summer must be close too) and Ryan Mallon’s back to brighten up the start of your week with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:02

Remco Evenepoel, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

“It feels like twenty trucks have run over it”: Remco Evenepoel reveals “difficult to accept” shoulder injury after ‘dooring’ crash, as “his condition is getting worse while everyone else is improving”; Pidcock in Q36.5 colours + more on the live blog

Equipped with the fearsome trio of gloves, socks and a winter hat, Adwitiya is ready to face an equally fearsome chill this Friday and bring all the latest cycling news, reaction and heartwarming (or hopefully, just warming) videos

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:33

Cyclist who “refuses to give kudos on Strava for indoor rides” sparks lively online discussion about winter training; More BBC Panorama “attacking” e-bikes reaction; Wout van Aert cheered on by butchers wins cycling pic of the year + more on the live blog

It's another freezing cold one out there, join Dan Alexander by the live blog fire and keep warm with a round-up of all the cycling news, reaction, silliness and more this Thursday

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 09:33

Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip (UAE Team Emirates, TikTok)

“Vingegaard and Remco, they’re dropping you!” Tadej Pogačar’s coaches use Tour de France rivals as motivation in training clip; Wout van Aert stopped by MVDP-loving sheep – but not by flooded bike path; Nike returns to cycling + more on the live blog

It’s so… so… cold. But luckily for you, Ryan Mallon has braved the freezing conditions to bring you the latest cycling news, views, and funny videos on the Wednesday live blog. If he can work out how to type while wearing gloves, that is…

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 09:55

“30 minutes of Adrian Chiles gaslighting”: Cyclists accuse BBC of “attacking” e-bikes in “fishy, fearmongering” Panorama episode “littered with misinformation and bias”; Geraint Thomas leaves free beer on footpath… but it’s BrewDog + more on the live blog

It’s another bitterly cold Tuesday, but fortunately Ryan Mallon’s still in the live blog hotseat, wrapped up and ready to go with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:07