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Holdsworth Campagnolo bag with Milk Race sticker on Facebook Marketplace

Battered Holdsworth-Campagnolo cycling team bag from 1970s (with Milk Race sticker) available on Facebook Marketplace… for £450; Wider cycle lanes only for faster e-bikes, not “regular” cyclists, Trump fans say; TNT hits parliament + more on the live blog

Just like Peter Sagan on Slovakia’s version of Strictly, Ryan Mallon’s ready to enthusiastically leap over any midweek lethargy, before descending into a slightly befuddled, if animated jive. That’s a decent metaphor for the Wednesday live blog, right?

Wed, Mar 05, 2025 09:36

Cyclist removes front brake cable housing in shocking botch job

“No housing? No problem”: Cyclist baffled why brakes no longer work after shocking DIY cable botch job – then complains mechanic charged him too much; Van der Poel returns to racing – but no Strade Bianche, team says + more on the live blog

It’s Pancake Tuesday – and Mathieu van der Poel is back in action! And so is Ryan Mallon, kind of… If you count chatting rubbish about the latest cycling news and views on the live blog, that is

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 09:49

Peter Sagan on Let’s Dance, Slovakia’s version of Strictly Come Dancing

“This is what we’ve been waiting for”: Peter Sagan jives to Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog, and the results are as glorious as you’d expect; 9-year-old cycles up the 8.8% gradient Muur with trainers; Philipsen rides seatless e-bike + more on the live blog

It’s March and that can only mean one thing — the spring classics season is in full swing! Adwitiya’s on your live blog host with all the cycling news, reactions and racing updates

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:02

“We face enough hatred as it is”: Cyclists thank police for pointing out 750W motor-powered vehicle with throttle up to 28mph is “not an e-bike”; “Take it easy over Cipressa”: Caleb Ewan’s advice to Pogačar for Milan-San Remo + more on the live blog

February is almost over? Guess what, so is this week! Adwitiya’s back on the live blog to see you off into the sunset with all the latest cycling news, views and reaction

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 10:04

“If it’s stupid but it works it’s not stupid… I think”: Cyclists pleasantly surprised by front derailleur “hack” that turns your bike 1x using just a roadside rock… (sort of)… but is it really a “rock-solid solution”? + more on the live blog

2025's rattling on and we're almost in March, Dan Alexander will be daydreaming about the classics' return and some longer spring evenings in between all your usual Thursday live blog updates

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 09:08

“Perhaps the way to support cycling is by not putting it behind a big paywall?” TNT Sports’ grassroots campaign slammed as “sportswashing” amid price hike – but others say encouraging cycling is “British Cycling’s job” + more on the live blog

Just three sleeps until Omloop… And after a week away a very excited Ryan Mallon is back to start the countdown to Opening Weekend with the usual mix of news, views, and silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 10:04

“Signing the lifelong contract was a mere formality”: Wout van Aert gets Visma-Lease a Bike logo sunburnt on his thighs; Chris Froome says he’ll be “back on the bike in no time” after breaking collarbone; Evenepoel debuts moustache + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya is ready to bring you all the latest cycling news, reaction and some general silliness

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:08

Plain rice, boiled eggs (with shells)… “overdosed with sriracha”: Fans label cyclist’s ‘pro nutrition meal’ as “hate crime against food”; Former cycling commissioner says BBC’s ‘war on our roads’ is “exhausting and troublesome” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Adwitiya’s back for hopefully a slightly sunnier week of cycling news, reaction and opinions on the live blog

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 10:02

Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar at 2024 Tour de France

“Out of respect for Remco”: Tadej Pogačar carries spare jersey on training rides to avoid wearing rainbow stripes on time trial bike; “Amazing sh*thousery”: Breakaway rider going in opposite direction waves at peloton at UAE Tour + more on the live blog

Like Filippo Ganna at Volta ao Algarve, Adwitiya has the right finish line to this week in his sights, as he brings to you your daily dose of cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 09:55

“Just a flesh wound”: Cyclists spot Cervélo TT bike for £820 on Facebook Marketplace which owner claims to have ridden “for years without problem”… despite giant crack in carbon downtube; Fallout to farcical Algarve sprint chaos + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander is charging towards the keyboard like Filippo Ganna at an ill-fated stage race, ready to bring you all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling today

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 09:14