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Iain Duncan Smith (parliamentary portrait) and cyclists at lights

“I had no idea how fast I was going”: Former Conservative leader slammed for hypocrisy on “dangerous cycling” law after driving to Germany with broken speedometer; More “victim blaming” bike tips; Dream Team GB; Thank you Shell? + more on the live blog

Like Chris Froome trundling in 18 minutes behind those young whippersnappers in the mountains, Ryan Mallon’s longing for the weekend – but he promises to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog first

Thu, May 30, 2024 08:23

Cyclists slam “victim blaming” road safety video (Surrey Roads Safe)

Cyclists slam “victim blaming” road safety video advising “improve visibility” so drivers don’t hit you; Bike rack vs drunk man; Chris Boardman calls for end to “relentlessly hostile rhetoric” about cyclists; New bikes + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Wednesday live blog, attempting to fill the post-Giro void will be Dan Alexander, back in the hot seat for all your updates, reaction and more

Wed, May 29, 2024 08:08

Charles Leclerc riding his bike after winning 2024 Monaco GP

F1 star Charles Leclerc cycles home after winning Monaco Grand Prix – and fans say “it’s crazy”; Pro cycling ain’t noise pollution: Is loud music and announcer hype ruining bike race finishes?; Goose vs Cyclist; Chris Froome’s back + more on the live blog

Another Bank Holiday done and dusted, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news, views, and updates you’ll ever need on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 28, 2024 08:57

Cyclist next to cabs in London/Lord Ian Austin

“Many may consider this to be a vote loser, but I think it’s a vote winner”: Insurance for cyclists debated by Lords, and quickly shut down as “utterly ridiculous”; Drivers told “leave the racing to Pogačar”; Crows attack cyclists + more on the live blog

Just one more day and we have another bank holiday weekend, until then it’s Adwitiya on live blog duty to bring all the cycling news and general chit-chat to you

Fri, May 24, 2024 08:41

Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

MP urges candidates to “be brave and take cycling out of the culture wars” during election; Cyclists slam Telegraph’s quiet correction to story falsely claiming “death trap” cyclists hit “52mph” chasing London Strava segments; Giro + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be rounding up everything that's happening in the world of cycling today

Thu, May 23, 2024 08:05

Telegraph front page/ cyclists in Richmond Park (Simon MacMichael/Telegraph)

Telegraph admits publishing “erroneous” Strava data — corrects story claiming “death trap” cyclists are hitting “52mph” while chasing London segments; Giro d’Italia helmet row; Richmond Park Strava segment flagged as hazardous + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog and Dan Alexander is on duty again (apologies if you're getting sick of me)... we've got more Giro coverage, news, reaction and more for you as we creep closer to a bank holiday weekend

Wed, May 22, 2024 08:14

Newspaper highlights petition for cyclists to be banned from local road… but it’s only been signed four times; Pogačar wins FIFTH Giro stage; Cyclist feels “like a criminal” due to town centre ban; “Living nightmare” doping case + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday live blog time and the Giro's back on the telly... Dan Alexander is here for all your updates, news, reaction and all the usual silliness

Tue, May 21, 2024 08:12

Tadej Pogačar 2024 Giro d’Italia Strava upload

“Who the f*** flagged me?”: Tadej Pogačar uploads Giro-destroying ride to Strava… gets flagged (and swiftly reinstated); Viral internet confessor claims to have taken Team Sky Pinarello home after TdF crash; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

It's a rest day at the Giro, but definitely not for the road.cc live blog... Dan Alexander has sore legs after a long spin in the sun yesterday (that's where the Giro similarities end) and has all your news, reaction and more as we start a new week

Mon, May 20, 2024 08:11

BMW driver crashes into London bike stand

“That new dangerous cycling law can’t come soon enough”: BMW driver crashes spectacularly into bike stand on pavement, as cyclists ask, “when will Mark Harper do anything about this?”; Brand: “No regrets” over horror crash stop + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and, like the Giro peloton, Ryan Mallon’s hoping for a flat, gentle run-in to the weekend. Until he opens up his copy of the Telegraph, that is…

Fri, May 17, 2024 09:03

“30,000 people are killed or seriously injured on our roads every year, less than three involving a cyclist”: Chris Boardman on dangerous cycling; Netflix teases TdF series with doping question; Alaphilippe’s sensational Giro win + more on the live blog

The weekend's creeping closer, just two more days to go! Dan Alexander will help you get through the first of those, distracting you from that working nonsense with all your news, reaction, Giro coverage and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, May 16, 2024 08:11