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Hill climb frame snap (Calum Brown/Instagram)

“At least my gym work is paying off”: Hill climber launches huge effort… snaps frame; Cycling silly season continues: Roglič transfer, Jumbo merger rumble on (+ Amazon sponsorship reports) + more on the live blog

Let's all keep our fingers crossed for a normal Friday of live blog action (and no need for bad gateway memes in the comments section), Dan Alexander is here for your round-up of all the cycling action in the world today...

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 08:18

“Build it and they’ll come”: Cyclists outnumber cars two to one on Cycleway C9; Manchester United, Tadej Pogačar or Primož Roglič? Ineos reportedly in talks to sign both; David Beckham and Ronaldo compete in pro cycling + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and with the weekend in almost sprinting range, jump aboard on another edition of the road.cc live blog with Adwitiya, bringing all the latest cycling news to you

Thu, Sep 28, 2023 08:48

Concussion Stefan Kung (@MedBonnevie/Twitter)

“Knocks are not to be trifled with”: Doctor warns cyclists of concussion danger after Stefan Küng horror crash; How much could you save by switching from car to bike?; A good ketchup-related day for MvdP; Amusing 20mph chat + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to another road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander is in the saddle for Wednesday's offering

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 08:15

Spectator anti-cycling column, September 2023

Spectator accused of “deliberately confusing drivers to encourage hate towards cyclists” with yet another bizarre ‘I’m a cyclist, but…’ Highway Code column; “Remco hates Jumbo”: Geraint Thomas questions ‘Soudal-Visma’ merger rumour + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back for another rainy, windy, and hopefully entertaining edition of the live blog

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 09:17

Chris Froome ASMR video 3 (Chris Froome, Twitter)

Chris Froome posts Bentley ASMR parody bike video – and even touches his disc brake rotor; Cycling Mikey recognised by person on other end of driver’s phone call; Fans react to Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quick-Step merger rumours + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon is back in the (hopefully working) live blog hot seat, hoping to kick start your week with all the latest cycling news, views, and weird videos

Mon, Sep 25, 2023 08:54

Raised crossing on cycle lane, Vancouver Island (Philip Marciniak)

Raised pedestrian crossing installed on bike lane to “slow fast-moving cyclists” – but not on adjacent “deadly” road; How not to run a bike race: Italian pro stage race cancelled just hours before start – by Zoom; Car Free Day + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, finally, and Ryan Mallon is here to ease you into the weekend with more cycling news, views, and no internet problems (fingers crossed) on the live blog

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 08:57

Stefan Kung crash at Europe ITT 2023 (Eurosport/GCN+)

“There’s nothing inspiring or bada** about this”: Former pro cyclist urges riders to “respect their brains” after Stefan Küng’s crash; Mountain bikers run into “nice man” King Charles on Scottish trail; Welsh 20mph petition scandal + more on the live blog

The sun’s out but it feels like the winter sunshine already, bear with Adwitiya on the live blog as he tries to figure out how to get the heating on

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 09:02

“One more reason why everybody should be retested every five years”: Cyclists react to latest survey showing many drivers unaware of Highway Code rules; Castelli invents the ‘jack-sey’… to everyone’s amusement; Peloton’s playlist + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is here to take you through the middle of the week on the live blog

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 08:11

Tadej Pogačar pre-Lombardia training ride, Monaco (Tadej Pogačar, Instagram)

Tadej Pogačar prepares for Il Lombardia with 190km, 31.7kph “coffee ride”; “Call it something cool like ‘rush hour’”: Motorist ridiculed after calling for “slow drive protest” against cyclists; 17-year-old British star turns pro + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back to guide you through another day of cycling news and (mostly) sensible views on the live blog

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 09:17

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

“Transfer your pulsing rage directly onto cyclists,” urges bizarre anti-cycling column; Fans celebrate as ‘nice guy’ Sepp Kuss wins Vuelta; Wacky conspiracy theories abound as Wales introduces 20mph speed limit; Thriller in Madrid + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and the Vuelta may be over, but Ryan Mallon’s ready to hit the live blog week with all the optimism of someone following an early Remco Evenepoel attack

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 08:51