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Tadej Pogačar (terezia_ciriakova/Instagram)

Tadej?! When you’re cruising up a climb… and then Pogačar effortlessly flies past; All the gear and no idea; Noel Gallagher just glad to have his bike after ‘£20 million’ divorce; Road bikes for £120 as deep discounting continues + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is here for the Tuesday live blog, your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in the world of cycling today.

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 09:10

Cycling close pass tweet (Donny Gibbs, Twitter)

“Bizarre behaviour”: Motorist slammed for boasting about passing cyclists “as close as I could”; Mum cycling with child on “tricky” road clip divides opinion; Best race ever? Saddleless Van Aert wins Benidorm epic; Shaun Bike Ryder + more on the live blog

It’s fairly blustery, isn’t it? So, while you go and retrieve your wheelie bin from wherever it ended up last night, Ryan Mallon will be here to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the windy Monday live blog

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 09:58

Muc-Off “bike porn” advert attracts accusations of “inappropriate” and “oversexualised” content; “Behold, the UK’s largest bike retailer”: Customers unimpressed by Halfords’ bike racks; Plapp taps out due to horrific road rash + more on the live blog

Happy Friday everyone! One more live blog until the weekend, Dan Alexander is in the (still very chilly) hotseat for all your updates

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 09:11

New Briggate, Leeds cycle lane blocked by truck

Cyclist gets stick for riding on pavement, but bike lane is blocked by beer lorry; Rapper Gorilla Nems launches foul-mouthed bike lane tirade; Luke Plapp’s nasty road rash from Tour Down Under; Cycling legend Mick Ives dies aged 84 + more on the live blog

It’s another frosty edition of the Thursday live blog and Adwitiya is back in the hotseat... let’s get going in the wintry sun with all the latest talk from the cycling world

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 09:58

“Peak UK nonsense”: Disbelief from cyclists and walkers at “utterly bizarre” barriers and signage installed on popular route controversially closed by council; Pro cycling’s next noughties-born superstar? + more on the live blog

Wrap up warm and join us for the Wednesday live blog, Dan Alexander is in the (slightly chillier than usual) hotseat for all your midweek updates

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 09:22

“Culture of recklessness” has developed on roads, says minister – as cyclists slam government inaction; Are dockless hire bikes a “nuisance” in cities?; Could new driving eye test make cycling safer?; Remco and Wout to Bora rumours + more on the live blog

Snow is falling, the road racing season is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more wintery cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jan 16, 2024 10:11

Cycle barriers on RHS Garden Bridgewater canal links, Worsley (Walk Ride Central Salford, Twitter)

“Obviously designed by a motorist”: New “Kerplunk-style” slalom barriers on cycle path divide opinion; Bizarre Wout van Aert/Tory party crossover; Cyclists blast party’s call for bus lane suspension; Footballers who ride Lime Bikes + more on the live blog

It’s a cold and frosty Monday, and Ryan Mallon is back with more cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog

Mon, Jan 15, 2024 10:09

Motorists parking on Doncaster cycle lane (Nick Fletcher, Twitter)

“How are cyclists at fault for drivers parking on cycle paths?” Tory MP slams “unloved” cycle lanes – by posting photos of drivers blocking them; The Hague police move barriers blocking cycle lane after complaints; GB pursuit gold + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Tour Down Under is underway, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the live blog – what’s not to love?

Fri, Jan 12, 2024 09:52

Bristol Road bike lane, Birmingham (credit: @Owen_de_Visser via Twitter)

“If there was ever a clear indication to turn around, go home & climb back into bed”: Barmy bike lane markings leave cyclists scratching their heads; Roglič sets sights to beat Vingegaard and Pogačar at Tour de France + more on the live blog

It’s been a while, but Adwitiya has finally put on his best (and warmest) live blog outfit this Thursday to bring you all the latest and greatest from the cycling world

Thu, Jan 11, 2024 10:03

Cycleway 4 in January (Greenwich Cyclists, Twitter)

Bike shorts in January? Cold cycle lane clip sparks clothing debate amid motorist meltdown over “Lycra clad speedsters” riding in “wrong lane”; London “world’s slowest city for drivers” study slammed; “Disrespectful” cyclotourists + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? What, it’s only Wednesday? Are you sure? And on that disappointing bombshell, Ryan Mallon’s back to glass crank his way through the middle of the week live blog

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 10:24