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Drivers on C3 Cycleway, London (credit: John Sword)

‘How to beat the rush? Use the bike lane’: Motorists, including driving instructor and cab driver flood cycle path — and refuse to give way to cyclists; Free Lime bikes to poll stations; Joy Division album or Giro d’Italia stages? + more on the live blog

It’s a poll day edition of the live blog this Thursday, with Adwitiya bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world

Thu, May 02, 2024 08:54

“Disappointing” barriers installed on Nuneaton active travel route

Another cycle route blocked by “disappointing” barriers that “reduce accessibility and comfort”; Geraint Thomas’ namesake sells a bike… cue plenty of jokes; Cycle lane hosts cricket match for the ages; Vuelta Femenina + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you all your updates from the cycling world as the Vuelta Femenina hots up and the Giro creeps closer...

Wed, May 01, 2024 08:20

Harrogate Station Gateway scheme (North Yorkshire Council)

Cycle lane plans scrapped from active travel scheme – despite council identifying road as “priority route” for cycling; The UK’s most useless ‘cycle path’?; CiCLE Classic organiser speaks; Alison Jackson: Cycling’s best celebrator? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog – in between tinkering with his Giro fantasy league team…

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 09:14

Geraint Thomas Strade Bianche 2024 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“If this was a new sport, there’s no way it would be allowed”: Geraint Thomas says 50% of cycling crashes are down to UCI chief David Lappartient and race organisers; Hacked Lime bikes EDM music?; Lidl-Trek’s Alphabetti Spaghetti + more on the live blog

Snooker’s underway and the Giro’s looming large (odds on someone clearing the table using just the pink balls?), Adwitiya is ready to get another week of non-stop cycling news and views going

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 08:45

“You’ll get ten tickets a day doing this”: Motorbike rider in cycle lane almost sweeps oncoming cyclist and close passes Jeremy Vine; Cyclists hail Stuttgart’s rack railway with bike trailer; Fancy a role in a Danny Boyle movie? + more on the live blog

Another week comes to an end, Adwitiya’s on the live blog hot seat this Friday to get you over the line onto the weekend with all the latest cycling news

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 08:33

Trek joins Specialized in slashing prices; Ed Laverack aiming to reclaim Sa Calobra KOM from Tom Pidcock’s “crazy” time; “It’s a great problem for us”: Van Rysel delighted with interest in sold out RCR; Where’s Cav?; Giro teams + more on the live blog

It's your Thursday round-up of all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world today, Dan Alexander is in the hot seat for your Thursday dose of live blog action

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 08:21

Vitus Sean Kelly special edition – Sean with his bike

Aero bikes, disc brakes, and bigger gears making pro cycling more dangerous and causing crashes, says Sean Kelly; Locals slam money spent on “pointless” cycle lanes over fixing potholes; Women more likely to commute by bike + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know, I don’t fully believe it either) and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional spot of nonsense on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 08:38

Viral video debated on Jeremy Vine show (screenshot Twitter video/ @azb2019)

All political parties (except the Conservatives) agree “children’s safety should be prioritised over motorists’ convenience”; Cycling with pets advice branded “just cruel”; Anti-cycling seagulls; Bike Path Near Miss of the Day + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon – who, like Dan yesterday, is also daydreaming of riding his bike now it’s finally stopped raining – is back with more cycling news and views on the live blog

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 08:55

Tadej Pogačar crushes Côte de la Redoute Strava KOM during Liège–Bastogne–Liège domination; “A real shame” as Kona troubles come out; Low entries threaten race’s future; Don’t try this at home! Pro remounts chain on the fly + more on the live blog

Welcome to a new week on the road.cc live blog... it's still chilly but we're creeping (slowly) towards those sunny summer rides... Dan Alexander will stop daydreaming about ditching the winter kit to bring you all your news, reaction and more this Monday

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 08:12

Cyclists in London male and female in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

BBC under fire over programme about “how best to share” the roads, titled… “Should cyclists stay in their lane?”; Cycling campaigns urge government to “hold their nerve” on 20mph speed limits + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Friday live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for all your cycling news, reaction and more as we head towards the weekend

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 08:09