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“It’s an unnecessary risk”: Jonas Vingegaard joins Patrick Lefevere in criticising gravel and cobbled stages in Tour de France… but fans (and Pogačar) think otherwise

The two-time Tour winner said he won’t have any gravel or cobbles if he were to design a Grand Tour, while Lefevere dismissed the stage 9 contested on white gravel — and widely enjoyed by fans — as “nonsense”

Sun, Jul 07, 2024 17:13

Mark Cavendish wins stage five Tour de France 2024

“Cycling’s greatest ever sprinter”: Reaction to Mark Cavendish’s historic 35th Tour de France stage win; Illi Gardner smashes her own Alpe d’Huez Strava QOM; Speed limit reaction in popular park; Pogačar avoids near disaster + more on the live blog

It's sprint time at the Tour — can he? Will he? Won't he? Here for the Mark Cavendish live blog, sorry, the Wednesday road.cc live blog, is Dan Alexander

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 08:12

Woodland fenced off after children create bike track

Residents threaten to “pop bike tyres” after kids clear woodland of rubbish to create cycle track – as housing association fences off area due to “severe damage”; Cyclists v Sainsbury’s; Visma Control Room trolled; Tour hits Alps + more on the live blog

As the Tour heads back into France and up into the clouds, Ryan Mallon is hoping he’s packed his climbing legs for a high-altitude days of cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jul 02, 2024 08:41

Biniam Girmay wins stage three, 2024 Tour de France (ASO)

“It’s our time, our moment”: Biniam Girmay makes Tour de France history with first black African stage win; Intermarché-Wanty pro wheelies uphill for over a minute on super steep climb; Are sprinting aero Batman beaks now a thing? + more on the live blog

It may be Monday, but look on the bright side – the Tour de France GC battle is already underway, England are still rubbish at football (but managing to win, somehow), and Ryan Mallon’s ready for a big day of sprinting on the first live blog of July…

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 09:03

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, stage 15, 2023 Tour de France (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Is the Tour de France set for its most epic battle in years? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel predicts who’s going to win cycling’s biggest race

The 2024 Tour has been billed as the first real clash of cycling’s grand tour ‘big four’. But with question marks still hanging over reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard’s fitness, who can stop Tadej Pogačar securing the first Giro-Tour double in 26 years?

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 16:34

Tadej Pogacar, Stage 19 of 2021 (picture credit Tour de France A.S.O./Pauline Ballet)

“It wasn’t too bad, just like a cold”: Tadej Pogačar claims Covid isn’t “as serious anymore” after testing positive 10 days ago; Vingegaard says “I’m just happy to be here” after recovering from injuries; Pidcock’s aero haircut; + more on the live blog

Just one more sleep and we’ll be at La Bella Firenze, ready for three weeks of non-stop racing at the Tour de France — but until then, it’s Adwitiya on the live blog with all the cycling news, reactions and chit-chat

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 08:56

“Brightest, smartest and most connected… for how long?”: Cyclists complain of “crazily priced” Garmin computer with shorter battery life; Driver faces prosecution after not giving way to cyclist on bike lane; MS Paint cycling kit? + more on the live blog

Welcome one and all to the Wednesday live blog with Adwitiya, your one-stop shop for all the cycling news, reaction and more

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 09:00

Tadej Pogačar drains his beer at the 2023 Amstel Gold Race (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“It’s official, post-ride beers are good for you”: Tadej Pogačar’s agent claims he indulges in the odd pint to “recover and relax”; Cyclist and pet cat suffer dangerous close pass from coach driver who allegedly had “nowhere to go” + more on the live blog

Finally at the tail-end of a four-day week, Adwitiya’s back on live blog duty to pedal home on the biggest gear with all the latest and greatest cycling news around

Fri, May 31, 2024 08:51

Tadej Pogačar wins the 2024 Giro d’Italia (Giro d’Italia)

Was Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia victory boring? And does it matter?

The Eternal City proved a fitting final location for a seemingly interminable Giro. But should pink jersey Pogačar’s relentless dominance leave us cheering to the rafters or yawning from our sofas?

Sun, May 26, 2024 20:39

2024 Giro d’Italia, Tadej Pogacar, UAE Team Emirates, picture by Zac Williams-SWpix.com © SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd) – 1 (6)

Take a look at Tadej Pogačar’s tricked-out Colnago V4Rs

Pog’s Giro d’Italia bike is fitted with some cool carbon-fibre components and is decorated in pink to match his race leader’s jersey

Tue, May 14, 2024 20:45