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Site of planned cycle lane in Sutton Coldfield (Richard Parkin) 2

“Morally wrong” cycleway next to busy main road will destroy “ancient hedgerow”, say locals – who tell cyclists they can ride on footpath or road; Tour de France boss calls for budget cap and admits he “wasn’t a fan of the Sky era” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing, and Ryan Mallon’s all wrapped up, waterproof overshoes at the ready, for a wintery edition of the cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 10:22

Regent’s Park cyclists photographed by Telegraph for ‘rogue cyclists’ column

“From the same paper that brought us ‘52mph cyclists’”: Telegraph slammed for manipulating photos of “law-abiding people exercising” for column claiming “speeding cyclists” endanger drivers… despite riders averaging 14.6mph + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s managed to drag himself, kicking and screaming, to the computer for another week of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog. It’ll be fun, I promise…

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:05

Franck Bonnamour, 2022 Tour de France stage 01

“My career is over. I’ve been through everything”: French pro cyclist retires from racing, saying “it’s too costly” to defend himself and fight UCI to overturn doping suspension; Cavendish calls his retirement a “fairytale ending” + more on the live blog

Another week about to be rounded up, inching closer to the sound of Mariah Carey… Adwitiya’s on the live blog this Friday, to keep you entertained with all the latest cycling news, views and general chit-chat

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 10:22

Mark Cavendish on 2024 Tour de France Singapore Criterium podium

“It was cringeworthy how Mark Cavendish sold his own farewell,” claims columnist who believes Manx Missile’s exit from pro cycling was “toe-curling” and “like Elvis’s last tour through shady casinos in Las Vegas” + more on the live blog

It's Thursday on the live blog and the weekend is creeping closer... Dan Alexander is in the hotseat today as we bring you everything worth knowing (and plenty you could probably do without) from the world of cycling today

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 09:22

Célia Le Mouel hit by driver in Brest and bike snapped in two

“All we want is to move about safely without being run over”: Hi-vis wearing pro cyclist escapes unhurt after being “violently hit” by driver as bike snapped in two; Pogačar “is so superior it’s difficult to explain”, says Bardet + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s ready for another bumper day of cycling news, opinion, and the occasional random video on the midweek live blog

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 10:35

“If you want to ride on the road, get a car”: Sky News Australia presenters call for “all bikes to be banned from all roads” – and brand recumbent cycle a “kid’s toy” – after lorry driver almost hits motorist in “crazy near miss” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s finally starting to feel like November, and Ryan Mallon’s back at the helm for another altogether chillier day of cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 10:42

Mark Cavendish wins 2024 Tour de France Singapore Criterium

“Philipsen has to work so hard not to win, it’s a thing of beauty”: Cycling fans react to Mark Cavendish’s emotional ‘win’ at ‘last race’, as Manx Missile ‘outsprints’ everyone at the Tour de France Singapore Criterium + more on the live blog

It’s a brand new week and Adwitiya’s here with all the brand new cycling news, views and more on the road.cc live blog

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 10:09

“This is what we need to see”: Council officer shuts down businesses’ concerns about replacing parking spaces with cycle stands with “facts and logic”; Remco Evenepoel asked Tadej Pogačar to share his power data after Il Lombardia + more on the live blog

It’s the end of another week, and Adwitiya’s your live blog host today to wrap things up with the latest cycling news and chit-chat, as you daydream about your weekend rides

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 10:24

Larry Warbasse Tour of Poland wedding photobomb

“Sir, we’re gonna need a longer B-screw”: Bike shop baffled by bizarre chain routing that left despairing mechanic with “absolutely no f****** hope”; Mountain bike world champ to target road races in 2025 + more on the live blog

It's Thursday, which means unfortunately for you lot Dan Alexander has wrestled control of the live blog keyboard off Ryan and is ready for a bumper day of news, reaction, the usual silliness and more

Thu, Nov 07, 2024 09:36

Ineos Grenadiers, 2024 Tour of Britain (Elliot Keen/British Cycling/via SWpix.com)

“Team Circus continues”: Tom Pidcock dropped by Ineos due to risk of bonus payout claims Brian Smith, who says there’s “no fun in numbers-driven cycling anymore” as “gagged” Steve Cummings confirms exit; Everesting on a unicycle + more on the live blog

Cycling? Oh yeah, that’s right, cycling. While the rest of the world focuses on something else, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you all distracted with the latest bike-related news on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 06, 2024 10:02