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Abandoned car sign (Image credit: Gráinne Faller/Twitter)

“That car parking space was more valuable than a child being safe”: Seriously injured cyclist blasts council inaction and “negativity” towards bike lanes; Slovenian drivers told to “leave the racing to Roglič” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is in the (very) hot seat for all your live blog needs…

Tue, Jun 06, 2023 08:58

British Cycling cycle to work ad (British Cycling,Instagram)

British Cycling’s cycle to work ad “not representative” and only aimed at “athletic people interested in sport”, say commuters; Police stop cyclist at night… and give him hi-vis vest and bag; “The future of cars is: not cars” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views to ease you into the week on the live blog. Please just don’t ask him about the FA Cup final…

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 08:57

Bike lane protesters force cyclist into traffic (credit – Deborah Reid, Twitter)

Protesters call for protected bike lane to be removed… by blocking it and forcing cyclists into traffic; Is the Tour de France set to return to the UK in 2026?; Jumbo set to end all sports sponsorship; Remco’s Suisse comeback plans + more on the live blog

It’s Friday and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you finetune your pre-Tour preparations on the last live blog of the week

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 08:59

Howard Cox says cyclists who “rule highways” are overtaking drivers in 20mph zones; Motorists drive on pavement to avoid protests; Epidemiologist claims Roglič wore mask at Giro; Supermarket wars in peloton; fake race accounts + more on the live blog

No Giro to keep you going? At least you have this live blog... Adwitiya is on the hot seat to keep you from bonking till the weekend

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 08:15

“Pretty sickening and frustrating”: Cyclists react to Jim Davidson claiming exceptional hardship for reduced driving ban; Alaphilippe’s top secret Tour training; Reaction to Campag’s (very expensive) new groupset; Courier concerns + 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, May 31, 2023 08:13

Furious van driver blasts horn and rages at cyclist… for stopping at a red light (credit – RighttoBikeit)

Furious van driver blasts horn and rages at cyclist… for stopping at a red light; “You are f***ing it up for all of us”: Cyclist berates Just Stop Oil activists for “harming the green cause”; “Fantastic turnout for DriveLondon” + more on the live blog

After the long Bank Holiday weekend and THAT Giro finale, Ryan Mallon’s back and raring to go for another sunny week on the live blog

Tue, May 30, 2023 09:05

Sticky bottle controversy hits the Giro d’Italia as fans question stage winner Filippo Zana’s team car help; Reaction to British Cycling transgender policy update; Giro queen stage; Paris taken over by waves of cycling commuters + more on the live blog

One more mountain day slog before the live blog retires for another glorious three-day weekend, Dan Alexander is on duty this Friday

Fri, May 26, 2023 08:09

Anti-LTN ranter’s accidental active travel advert… bemoans congestion while walking past gridlocked bumper-to-bumper cars; Giro d’Italia mountain stage; Short stay bike racks? Coming to cycle parking near you? + more on the live blog

BREAKING NEWS: Unconfirmed reports of another three-day weekend... we'll keep you updated on that front. Dan Alexander is on live blog duty this Thursday

Thu, May 25, 2023 08:05

tfl child and parent cycling to school – via tfl

Local activist slams “selfish” parents for allowing their children to cycle on the pavement, and says riding on the road is “safer” for primary school pupils; Remco Evenepoel: “I’m not a robot”; Matt Page calls off NC500 attempt + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back for a flat and fast edition of the live blog, after yesterday’s slog through the mountains, hoping for a fitting Giro send-off for a certain legendary sprinter…

Wed, May 24, 2023 09:10

Resident leaves notice for cyclist parking bike in residential area

Cyclist blasts “childish” motorist who left “polite notice” claiming parked bike was “restricting parking for residents”; A-list reaction to Cav’s retirement; Lance Armstrong and Jonathan Vaughters’ Twitter spat rumbles on + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, the Giro d’Italia is set to (finally) erupt in the mountains today, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all your latest cycling news and views – if he can remember how this whole live blog thing works…

Tue, May 23, 2023 08:55