Tadej Pogacar

“Gear restrictions are a no-brainer”: Cadel Evans and Stuart O’Grady on cycling’s safety debate, how the sport has changed, protests, and why fans should “just enjoy watching Pogačar’s greatness”

The 2011 Tour de France winner and the 2007 Paris-Roubaix conqueror join the road.cc Podcast to discuss their shifting perspectives on the sport since retiring and why Tadej Pogačar isn’t boring, he’s just a “freak”

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World’s fastest descender hits 65mph on bike… in the dark, complete with terrifying speed wobble; Red Bull riders tow plane to take-off; Pogačar snubbed (again) by BBC SPOTY; Movistar pro’s bizarre teacup injury; Picnic problems + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, it’s still windy, and Ryan Mallon’s back, one eye on Friday afternoon, with all the latest cycling news, views, and nonsense on the midweek live blog. Is it Christmas yet?

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Could your next road bike be… a Ducati?! Plus new range from budget bike specialst Polygon, Giant is the most popular bike brand on the planet (according to Strava) + more

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Ducati, Polygon, Muc-Off, Strava, Bianchi and more

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“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in cycle lane while texting, sparking criticism of “victim-blaming” police campaign; ‘E-bike’ rider steals 8ft nutcracker; Vuelta “doesn’t go well” in Pogačar’s schedule + more on the live blog

It's Black Friday and, if you're not excited by our range of fantastic offers and buying guides, rest assured Callum is here to ensure you can find refuge in this little corner of the internet

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“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froome back on the road after crash + more on the live blog

It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

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“How could a human being write that to another person?”: Politician in New Zealand knocked off bike and suffers broken leg, only to face “cruel” abuse on social media; Kittel: Cycling absolutely not clean; Bizarre bike damage + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is kicking off a new week on the live blog, rounding up all your news, views, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Monday

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Is Tadej Pogačar the most naturally gifted Tour de France winner of all time?

Move over Greg LeMond, there’s a new VO2 max sheriff in town…

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“Still could do with some bollards”: Huge ‘cycle path dress’ praised, as cyclists joke that “someone is going to park there”; Confused driver almost hits cyclist in ‘protected’ bike lane; Sagan and Voeckler on ‘boring’ Pogačar + more on the live blog

Happy Monday everyone! Ryan Mallon’s back to keep you entertained at the start of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and gossip on the live blog, and hopefully distract you from all the annoying Christmas ads already popping up everywhere

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“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

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“He would start racing right away”: race organiser blames UAE for not letting Tadej Pogacar race cyclocross; “Stop active travel ideology” says Reform ex-MP “Residents divided over planned cycle lane to replace “death trap” + more on the live blog

Callum is here bemoaning the lack of Oier Lazkano news as he brings you the internet's best and worst related to the humble bicycle.

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