Tom Pidcock Archives

Tom Pidcock

“We really are our own worst enemies — the bike industry doesn’t need ‘new’ at the minute… it needs better”: A conclusion from 20 years in the cycle trade + more on the live blog

It's an old school live blog for you this Thursday, Dan Alexander and Jack Sexty chipping in with news, views, opinion, silliness and more throughout the day

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 09:09

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Jasper Philipsen survives last-minute on-the-fly shoe switch to sprint to victory; Prince William joins Greg James on the Comic Relief tandem; Pidcock wins; Bike lane moaning; The end of bike shed planning sagas? + more on the live blog

Enjoying the sun? Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your live blog updates this Wednesday, mainly while wondering if the factor 50 is needed this afternoon (yes, he might be getting ahead of himself)

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 09:01

Paris-Roubaix 2011: The peloton chases © Simon MacMichael.jpg

“An absolute disgrace”: Paris-Roubaix moves women’s race to clash with men’s edition and changes name; Amateurs won’t be deterred by snow, pros deterred by wind + more on the live blog

This Friday means two things: a weekend countdown and trying not to be too distracted by curling. Callum's doing his best...

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 09:37

“There needed to be a cycle map for London that made safety its focus”: Homemade cycle map racks up a million views; Fans plea for free-to-air coverage of the Grands Départs; Blogger calls out lack of segregated cycle lanes in city + more on the live blog

Callum is here, googling tourist activities in Welshpool whilst bringing you the best of Friday's two-wheeled ecosystem

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:33

Tom Pidcock Q36.5 Rain Shell Aero Jersey, ‘The Condom’

Q36.5 puts Pidcock in an ‘aero condom’ and thinks the new waterproof jersey is the way to go on rainy days

Always use protection, in this case Q36.5's new £250 double membrane waterproof jersey — and yes, it is really being marketed as 'The Condom'

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 12:14

Jan-Willem van Schip wild aero bike set-up at Tour of Holland

“What a horrible-looking bike… love it!”: Cycling world loses its mind over Jan-Willem van Schip’s latest bonkers aero set-up; Pidcock back on Pinarello?; Police face mounting pressure over controversial bike theft policy + more on the live blog

It's been a while but Dan Alexander has wrestled the live blog spot off Ryan and is raring to go with another round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 08:07

Geraint Thomas Tour of Britain retirement jersey and David Rozman name

Name of Ineos doping links carer spotted on special Geraint Thomas retirement jersey in ‘friends’ section; Tom Pidcock accused of “setting bad example” by overtaking driver; Pogačar’s Gary Glitter gaffe; Kids’ bike parking slammed + more on the live blog

Thankfully, for the state of cycling internet discourse, there aren’t any bike races for Tadej Pogačar to dominate today. But there’s still plenty of cycling news and views about, and Ryan Mallon will be bringing them all to you on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 09:26

Pidcock “worried about friends” on Israel-Premier Tech; “Cyclists should be banned” from road after collision with lorry driver… according to Facebook comments; World Championships preview as riders to use GPS tracking + more on the live blog

Callum is back to shepherd in the weekend with 'dangerous cyclist' stories, World Championship look aheads, and other bits of bicycling miscellany.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 08:44

YouTube driving instructor shares “road rage” video after driver’s pointless overtake of cyclist, tells people to “let it go”; Ultra-endurance rider remains under arrest in Russia; The Guardian’s £866 list of “safety essentials” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back from slogging his bike up some very big, wet and windy Scottish hills, ready to resume the day job and round up all your news, views, reaction and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 08:08

“Hi-vis and lights make chuff-all difference if drivers don’t look”: Cyclist “glad I wore my most visible protection” after motorist pulls out – but rider accused of “steaming on”; Tom Pidcock’s mum behind Vuelta ceremony; Bike ban + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know), and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to while away the hours on the midweek live blog

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:19