Tour de France Femmes

“Possibly she is intimidated by the 10 tonne bus right behind her”: Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop, but internet criticises the cyclist; TT day at the Tour de France Femmes + more on the live blog

With Ryan filing dispatches from a Dijon-bound TGV, Callum's here to keep the live blog ticking over. Fingers crossed his ramblings cut the mustard...

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:55
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“Don’t upset the cycling community!” Driving instructor insists he was teaching pupil to give cyclists space after “painfully slow” 15mph advice backlash; Pogačar beaten by an amateur (again); Tour de France Femmes: UAE Blasi drama + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent relaxing, watching bike races, Ryan Mallon’s refreshed and ready… for another week of watching bike races. And doing some live blogging from time to time, too

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 09:27
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2026 Tour de France Femmes preview: Will cycling’s most unpredictable race finally give us a repeat winner?

Unlike its male equivalent, the women's race begins tomorrow with no clear favourite and jeopardy over the form of several riders...

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 13:41
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Dealclincher x Zwift: Save over £200 on the Zwift Ride smart bike in Zwift’s Tour Fever Sale, now down to just £899! Sponsored

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is hotting up! To celebrate, kick-start your indoor training with £200 off Zwift’s complete smart bike package, or get yourself a Kickr Core 2 for under £400

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 11:00
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Council confident Tour de France will be safe to race up Snake Pass despite “numerous active landslips”

Organisers admit contingency in place amid ongoing saga of roadworks and road closures on iconic climb, Derbyshire County Council having previously suggested “it’s not possible to say if work will be completed” in time for 2027 Tour de France Femmes

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 13:29
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“He can use the road if he wants”: Cyclist filmed ignoring bike lane in front of driver for “good five minutes” divides opinion; Chris Froome recreates iconic Ventoux run at gran fondo; 45-minute queue for climb at Amstel sportive + more on the live blog

Does anyone remember how to switch the live blog on? It’s been a while, but Ryan Mallon’s back in cycling’s 103rd most famous hot seat, ready to keep you up to speed with all the latest news, views, and general silliness this Tuesday

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 09:57
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“It’s not possible to say if work will be completed”: UK council admits famous climb’s Tour de France inclusion could be threatened by landslip repairs

Concerns landslip repairs could blight major climb ahead of Tour de France returning to the UK in 2027, with the county's council admitting it is impossible to say if works will be finished in time

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 17:29
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“The cycling industry needed a good shake-up”: Can bike brands finally breathe again in 2026? Why the industry is back on track and “wiser” after years of turmoil + Tour de France UK Grands Départs reaction

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, industry stalwart Rory Hitchens joins us for our annual cycling market health check-up, and Ryan and Dan pore over the details of next summer’s festival of bike racing

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 16:54
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“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 18:00
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“It shouldn’t be a taboo. It belongs in the sport”: Lotte Kopecky pushes to remove shame around menstruation in cycling

The two-time world champion spoke about stigma surrounding menstruation, saying male coaches should “immerse” themselves in it, as “it’s part of the job”

Mon, Dec 08, 2025 12:20
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