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Cyclist films close pass and phone use

Safe cycling author calls for “less exaggeration of danger” and says cycling on the road is “very safe” – but cyclists argue “massive cultural change” for drivers is needed instead; Cav: “I don’t watch cycling”; Xmas bike stands + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s one week until I can start thinking about taking all these decorations down… Anyway, Scrooge – I mean, Ryan Mallon – is back with all your latest cycling news and views on the midweek live blog

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 09:47
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Tom Pidcock riding with Q36.5 teammates in Ineos kit

“Is his new kit still with Evri?”: Tom Pidcock dons Ineos colours during training ride with Q36.5 teammates; Why don’t cyclists use the bike lane? Because it’s blocked by beer kegs; LFGSS forum to shut down citing Online Safety Act + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya’s back to bring you all the cycling news and views

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 10:24
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Cyclist riding past Belfast cycle lane blocked by parked cars for government cycle to work video (Department for Infrastructure) 2

Cyclist passes bike lane blocked by cars… in government ad urging people to cycle to avoid “traffic chaos” – as critics say “at least that part of the campaign was realistic”; Colnago’s £2,000 trench coat; Cavendish SPOTY reaction + more on the live blog

As Ruben Amorim would say, ‘new week, new life’ – and that will hopefully be the case on the Monday live blog, where Ryan Mallon will continue the relentless march to 2025 by keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:12
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The Standard 12 December 2024 comment “Why is London suddenly full of cyclists charging at pedestrians?”

Standard slams “homicidal cyclists charging at pedestrians”… with image showing motorist about to hit cyclists on bike lane; Evenepoel says his shoulder is “pretty much destroyed”; Brutalist ‘brifters’ blasted by baffled bicyclists + more on the live blog

The X-Mas countdown’s very close to single digits now… Adwitiya’s back to keep you updated with the latest cycling news and views this Friday

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 10:38
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Coach drivers undertake cycling session

“Nobody should be allowed near a driving licence until they’ve undertaken a comprehensive cycling course”; Lance Armstrong vs Jake Paul; Lapierre bikes back in WorldTour; Bizarre Tour de France betting tale; Festive 500 in one ride + more on the live blog

Only 13 sleeps 'til Christmas (or nine live blogs if you use the alternative road.cc Advent Calendar)... Dan Alexander is bringing you all your news, reaction and more from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 09:26
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Dutch roundabout, West Bar, Sheffield

“Pandering to the few that don’t even pay to be on the roads”: New Dutch-style roundabout branded an “expensive disaster area” by drivers – but cyclists say it’s “100% safer” and the “start of better cycling infrastructure” + more on the live blog

It’s two weeks until Christmas – and, more importantly, 41 days until the Tour Down Under – so Ryan Mallon’s back to continue the festive countdown with more cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 10:02
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Juan Sebastian Molano in leaked 2025 UAE Team Emirates kit

“Money doesn’t buy taste”: Tadej Pogačar’s UAE team slammed for “ugliest kit and bike combo ever” – sponsored by oil giant’s new investment arm… but “at least Pogi won’t have to wear it”, fans say + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the days are getting shorter and shorter, but Ryan Mallon’s back at the helm to make sure the live blog is still jampacked with all the latest cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote…

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 10:12
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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Complete joke”: Cycling fans aghast as Mark Cavendish snubbed by BBC Sports Personality of the Year; “Slow down the bikes to save lives,” says team boss; Storey slams UCI amid 100/1 SPOTY odds; Pidcock still on Pinarello mtbs + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off another week of two-wheel-themed news, views, and general silliness on the cycling live blog

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:11
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Tom Pidcock, 2024 Paris Roubaix

“Dysfunctional clown show”: Cycling fans react to Tom Pidcock’s departure and accuse Ineos Grenadiers of “complete lack of ambition” and “monumental” decline; How to cross a bridge like Danny MacAskill + more on the live blog

It's Thursday and behind the fifth door of the road.cc advent calendar is... another live blog... Dan Alexander is on duty for today's round-up

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 09:28
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Keep riding to stave off aging (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Chris Juden:Flickr)

O-KOM Boomer! Older cyclists nab more Strava records and cover greater distances than Millennials and Gen Z; Tom Pidcock set to leave Ineos; Evenepoel’s “long journey” to recovery after ‘dooring’ crash; Pogačar planking (kind of) + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog! Ryan Mallon’s once again on duty to keep you all updated with all the midweek news and views from around the cycling world

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 10:00
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