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20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Frothing Facebook group dedicated to 20mph speed limit bashing learns of time trial ban in 20 zones — and the reaction is as bizarre as you’d expect; Santander Cycles Hour Record; Soudal Quick-Step tease Man United for latest loss + more on the live blog

It's the Thursday live blog, your one-stop shop for all the news, reaction and more from the cycling world... Dan Alexander is on duty this week...

Thu, Nov 09, 2023 09:14

“What a load of BS”: Former pro ridicules Chris Froome’s claim that bike set-up was “centimetres” off from Tour-winning position; Tour of Britain organisers “in discussion with lawyers” over British Cycling contract termination + more on the live blog

The middle of the week is looming large, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling updates (and maybe a few silly saddles) on your Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 10:01

“Is it April already?” Internet baffled by “eye-watering” new bike saddle; Government “shamefully slow” on dangerous junctions for cyclists; King’s Speech a “missed opportunity”; 25-year doping ban for DS; Bike racks or skatepark? + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back in the live blog hotseat for your daily dose of cycling news, views, and some random things he found on the internet…

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 10:08

Pogacar celebrates winning Saitama Criterium 2023

“Method actor or just all in on cycling?”: Pogačar celebrates with a vegetable as a trophy after winning a crit race; Cameron Mason and Zoe Bäckstedt shine in gnarly European cyclocross champs; “How is this is an okay cycle lane?” + more on the live blog

It’s a new week and Adwitiya is here to kick off the road.cc live blog with all the breaking news from the cycling world

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 10:22

Hill-climbing king Andrew Feather amazes the world again… by riding a bike with bar tape; “It’s totally possible to enable driving, active and public transport together”: Tales from the Netherlands + more on the live blog

It's the Friday live blog with Dan Alexander in the hotseat, bringing you all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 09:09

Challenge dangerous driving or silently report? Driving instructor Ashley Neal weighs in on cyclist debate; Local angered by parking tickets vows not to drive, starts cycling; Bike lane removal protest; Cyclocross in a nutshell + more on the live blog

It’s been a while but Adwitiya is back on the road.cc live blog this Thursday, trying his best to jog his memory and remember how to bring you all the latest talk from the cycling world

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 09:44

jeffrey hoogland 1km world record – screnshot via instagram

How fast could you ride one kilometre? Jeffrey Hoogland breaks world record with blistering 55.433, vomits afterwards; “You can taste the fumes”: cycling group blasts night park closure; Remco’s morning jog; £20k Lotus e-road bike + more on the live blog

It's the Wednesday live blog back in town for another week... Dan Alexander will be kicking things off this morning before some updates from editor Jack later on

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 09:08

Cyclists in Lille’s Grand’Place (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by Alain Rouiller on Flickr)

“We can’t distinguish between good and bad cyclists”: Cycling activists blast “absurd” city centre bike ban; Calls for “safe cycling town” for kids – but councillor says “unpopular schemes” make life “harder for working people” + more on the live blog

Happy Halloween, everyone! And to celebrate, Ryan Mallon is here for a special spooky edition of the road.cc live blog (though it’ll probably be the usual old nonsense, if I’m honest…)

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 10:03

Andrew Feather, 2023 national hill climb championships

“A dark day for hill climbing”: Widespread horror as British hill climb champs won on disc brakes for first time; Scenes on the Struggle; Worst bike rack ever; Third Cav burglar convicted + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s here to brighten up your start to the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the live blog. Just don’t tell Mr Blobby…

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 10:11

“I’ll miss the convenience… but time to give independent bike shops some patronage”: Cyclists react to Wiggle Chain Reaction in administration (+ Islabikes ceasing production); Monster 105km hill climb; Hi-vis silliness + more on the live blog

It's the final live blog of the week, Dan Alexander on duty for Friday's round-up of everything going on in the world of cycling

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 08:15