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Councillors call in the cops to “assist” with cyclists ignoring dismount signs; Not Near Miss of the Day: “A most excellent overtake”; Dave Brailsford arrives at Old Trafford for Man United takeover talks; Who’ll win San Remo? + more on the live blog

Happy St Patrick's Day! Come sit around the live blog fire with Dan Alexander and enjoy a pint of Guinness and a scroll through the day's best cycling action

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 09:06

Raleigh MD Lee Kidger with cargo bike (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“The man who never misses has officially missed”: Adrian Chiles claims expensive cargo bikes are a “new kind of class politics”; Foul-mouthed rant at cyclist not using cycle lane… but public sticks up for rider + more on the live blog

Only two sleeps until San Remo... unfortunately Pidcock missing out with a concussion wasn't a bad dream. Dan Alexander will have all the rest of your updates from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 09:11

Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes? Because it’s a car park; Government shuts down latest mandatory helmet question; Toughest job in pro cycling commentary; Police horse rider catches phone-using driver; Strike day, bike day + more on the live blog

Welcome to Wednesday on the live blog... Dan Alexander is back in the hot seat for this one

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 09:16

2022 Remco La Vuelta Espana red jersey ASO/SprintCyclingAgency

Remco Evenepoel destroys Mount Teide Strava KOM; Should employers allow cyclists flexitime for a quieter (and safer) commute?; Endura’s new CAT scan helmet divides opinion; Kristen Faulkner stripped of Strade Bianche third place + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s still cold, and there’s no racing on TV. But at least Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. That’s something, right?

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 09:58

Ashley Neal on red light jumping e-bike user (Ashley Neal, YouTube)

“According to cyclists, cyclists don’t jump red lights”: Ashley Neal’s ‘straw man’ red lights claim blasted; “Bike fetish leads to traffic misconduct” says psychologist; Anti-cycling ‘comedy’; From Busby Babes to Brailsford’s Boys? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat, ready to relentlessly attack the week like Tadej Pogačar attacks his rivals. Or maybe not…

Mon, Mar 13, 2023 09:57

Pedestrian aims dig at Jeremy Vine – just as motorist drives onto zebra crossing (credit – Jeremy Vine)

“Unusual for a cyclist”: Pedestrian aims dig at Jeremy Vine – just as motorist drives onto zebra crossing; Race official drives into Giulio Ciccone during post-race interview; Paint is not protection, pro cycling style + more on the live blog

It’s Friday (thank goodness) and Ryan Mallon’s back for the last action-packed live blog of the week – when he’s not looking out at the snow…

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 09:26

Sprinting with the Bardets at Paris-Nice (credit – Daniel McMahon)

‘Kid needs to hold his line better – that’s a clear DQ’: Fans point out “outrageous” sprint deviation at Paris-Nice… from Romain Bardet’s child; “Don’t brake” for cyclists, says Mike Graham; Ganna vs Echelons; Roglič’s hairy legs + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Côte d'Azur- I mean the weekend is in sight, and Ryan Mallon’s back for more cycling-based shenanigans on the live blog

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 09:45

“Have I become what they call a meme?”: Jeremy Vine cycling videos look like… Mad Max Fury Road (apparently); “Peak UK cycling infrastructure”: A cycle route only Tom Pidcock could enjoy; Cycling in the snow + more on the live blog

The snow's back... stay warm inside instead and enjoy the road.cc live blog with Dan Alexander this Wednesday

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 09:08

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Helmets don’t prevent concussion, warns British Cycling; “Forget the conspiracy theories”: Most Brits support 15-minute cities; Lotto Dstny complains over blurry finish photo; Driver takes up bike hangar space – by crashing into it + more on the live blog

Spring, what spring? It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here, wrapped up and ready for a chilly edition of the live blog

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 09:55

2023 GP Monseré photo finish (Benji Naesen)

“I kinda think I won”: Caleb Ewan rues another dubious (and grainy) photo finish defeat; Pidcock’s masterpiece; Newly installed ‘murder strip’ blasted by Dublin cyclists; James May: e-bikes are world-changing; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, Paris-Nice is on, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news and views on the live blog. Just don’t mention the football…

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 09:37