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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

2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 AXS – riding 4.jpg

Cyclists blame “utterly ridiculous bike prices” for brands’ ongoing struggles, after Giant’s sales slashed again; Visma–Lease a Bike’s cursed 2024 continues; Devastated Arsenal fan turns to… Lance Armstrong; Bargain hunting + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the Wednesday live blog where Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your Giro updates, news from the wider cycling world and, of course, plenty of the usual silliness

Wed, May 15, 2024 08:22

Massive cracks in road surface and snowbanks on Stelvio prompt Giro d’Italia organisers to scrap iconic climb; Celebrate Bike to Work Week… by getting wiped out by a truck driver turning across a cycle lane; Labrador vs Giro break + more on the live blog

The Giro’s back after a much-needed rest day – and so is Ryan Mallon, here to keep you well-placed and intellectually stimulated as we approach another summit finish on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, May 14, 2024 09:02

Geraint Thomas, 2024 Giro d’Italia stage 7 TT

“I was just glad to get through that stage”: Geraint Thomas slams “unsafe” Giro d’Italia descent with potholes at Naples; Shocking crash as distracted team car driver talking to cyclist hits another rider; Novak’s bike helmet djoke + more on the live blog

A rest day for the peloton, but it’s only the start to a thunderstorm-y week for some, Adwitiya is hoping for a return of the sun while bringing all the news and views from the cycling world to you

Mon, May 13, 2024 09:04

Simon Pegg ‘me passing cyclists’ skit (Simon Pegg, Instagram)

Is he (Shaun of the) Dead wrong about cyclists? Simon Pegg slammed for ‘me passing cyclists’ skit, blasting people on bikes “riding two abreast” and “in the middle of the road”; Shock and awe as Pogačar pulls off epic Giro TT win + more on the live blog

He may be a little bleary-eyed and delirious after a night on the barrier with Bruce Springsteen, but Ryan Mallon’s back to hit the Friday live blog with all the energy of that indefatigable 74-year-old and Tadej Pogačar combined. Probably…

Fri, May 10, 2024 09:10

Mark Cavendish wins Tour de Hongrie stage 2

Just in time for #35? Mark Cavendish wins first sprint in three months at Tour de Hongrie; Police ask cyclists to “remove wheels and saddle if they can’t keep their bike inside” after bike theft; Reaction to Zwift subscription hike + more on the live blog

Just two more days until the weekend already? Adwitiya’s thanking the bank holiday and bringing you all the news and views from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, May 09, 2024 08:59

Horrified bike shop shares photos of battered “single speed… maybe” bicycle (@trench_tales)

“That saddle has stories to tell”: Horrified bike shop would “really rather not find out” if battered “single speed… maybe with multiple cadence options” still works; Pogačar skinsuitgate + more on the live blog

These sunny post-bank holiday mid-Giro four-day weeks are quite nice, aren't they? Dan Alexander is on live blog duty again today for all your news, reaction and more

Wed, May 08, 2024 08:28

“Should be broadcast far and wide”: Praise for close pass advert encouraging drivers to “leave space for a life” when overtaking cyclists; Is Pidcock’s Sa Calobra time unbeatable?; Deer Miss off the Day; Giro sprint stage + more on the live blog

It's a Tuesday that feels like a Monday, but the sun's out and the Giro's on... so no bank holiday blues here — Dan Alexander will have all your live blog updates, news, reaction and more

Tue, May 07, 2024 08:03

This isn’t just a bad bike rack, this is an M&S bad bike rack (+ possibly the worst one yet); New cycle parking installed next to “dangerous” junction; “Cyclists cause more misery than drivers”; Rowe retires; Giro d’Italia build-up + more on the live blog

One more day to the Pogi show – sorry, I mean the Giro… And Ryan Mallon’s here to make sure you’re more prepared than late ‘90s era Marco Pantani with all the latest cycling news and updates on the Friday live blog

Fri, May 03, 2024 09:11