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“Not interested in truth, just lining his pockets”: Cyclists react to Mr Loophole’s “no-brainer idea” of speedometers on bikes to bring “legal parity with all road users”; London’s Terracotta Army; Protected bike lanes, not wands + more on the live blog

After a week of trotting away on rented bikes in different cities, Adwitiya is back to man the Tuesday live blog with loads of cycling news, views, reaction and more

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 09:25

Tadej Pogačar enjoys hangover ride and focaccia with F1 star Carlos Sainz (Instagram)

Tadej Pogačar’s ‘easy’ coffee ride “the hardest training session of my life”, says F1 star; Is Tom Pidcock staying at crisis-stricken Ineos after all?; Dutch rider shows officials the middle finger in dramatic track worlds DQ + more on the live blog

After tucking the good bike away in the shed for the last time (probably) this year, Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news and views to kick off the week on the Monday live blog

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 08:47

“Only in Florida…”: Rider with “armed cyclist” jersey, close-passing flags and countless bike lights goes viral… again; Jeremy Vine responds to those “focusing rage” on cyclists; A PROPER turbo set-up + more on the live blog

One more live blog until the weekend! Dan Alexander has the privilege of being in the hot seat for all your news, reaction and more this Friday

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 08:17

Tom Pidcock, 2024 Tour of Britain (Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

Anonymous pro cyclist claims Tom Pidcock “a bit of a loner” at Ineos Grenadiers and caused friction in “bizarre” transfer saga (also claims double Olympic champ’s buyout would cost new team €12 million) + more on the live blog

It's your Thursday one-stop shop for all the cycling news worth knowing (and plenty that's not) as the weekend comes into sight... Dan Alexander is on the start ramp, raring to go...

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 08:04

Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte)

“It’s a fantastic pension scheme”: Chris Froome branded “the worst signing in cycling history” and a “half-time clown” by former pro after “undignified, meagre” season; Froome admits “I’m not looking for victories” + more on the live blog

The weather may not currently know what it’s playing at, but at least Ryan Mallon (kind of) does, and he’s here for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:10

A103, Haringey, London (Google Street View) and Telegrah article

“Nasty” anti-cycling activists accused of “drumming up hate for safety measures” after claiming new bike lane will make heavily congested road already lined with cars “an open air gas chamber”; Cav’s retirement plans; GB changes + more on the live blog

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of cycling news about – and Ryan Mallon’s here again to keep you up to date on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:49

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

“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… The road cycling season’s over, so settle down for some dodgy cycling infrastructure, cyclocross shenanigans, and transfer gossip on the first live blog of the week/winter with Ryan Mallon (though the weather’s not too bad, which is nice)

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 08:37

“Tell me you’re leaving Ineos without telling me that you’re leaving Ineos”: Tom Pidcock “deselected” by team for Il Lombardia; Cyclists slam “unfair” Cycle to Work scheme; UCI to fine cyclocross riders for littering on course + more on the live blog

It’s the end of the week and Adwitiya’s on the chillier-than-usual hot seat to steer this Friday’s live blog in the direction of all the latest cycling news, views and more

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 09:12

Amanda Holden Big Ride to Work charity cycle (Heart Radio)

“I found a crack in the market and filled it”: Bum Butter cycling chamois cream enjoys “dream” spike in sales… after Amanda Holden gave brand a shout-out ahead of charity cycle; Shimano ‘crankgate’ rumbles on + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog... Dan Alexander will be doing your updates today, in between sulking about how dark and cold it's getting and longing for those summer rides back

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 08:21

Tadej Pogačar wins the 2024 world road race championships, Zurich

Tour de France director says the question of Pogačar doping is “not an illegitimate one”; Should people get tax relief for cycling to work?; Chloe Dygert drops out of stage race… after bumping into door and breaking her nose + more on the live blog

Welcome to the live blog one and all! It’s the middle of the week and Adwitiya’s your host for the day with all the cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 09:00