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Tour de France Femmes

Driver blasts horn at cyclist and child as angry passenger tells him he “shouldn’t be in the middle of the bloody road”

Motorist urges “anti-car people” to “have a bit of consideration for drivers” – but baffled cyclists slam “entitlement” and say “nobody is coming for your cars!”; “He wants Demi in a gilded cage”: Tour rivals blast Vollering’s team + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon is flying, Lorena Wiebes-style, into the middle of the week with all the latest cycling news, views, and opinions on the live blog

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 08:59
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Škoda Tour de France Femmes campaign

Artists turn Tour de France penises into Le Tour Femmes plugs

"We're turning an unwanted problem into a powerful opportunity to promote women's cycling"

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 15:14
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Is the Tour de France Femmes easier than the Tour de France? July 2025

Is the Tour de France Femmes easier than the Tour de France? The differences between two of the most prestigious races on the pro cycling calendar (and why that question may be the wrong one)

After riding the same route as the pros did on stage 1 and 2 of the Femmes, I have my own thoughts. We've also got some expert advice direct from a WorldTour team on the differences between the men's and women's versions of the Tour de France

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 14:16
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Ned Boulting and Gary Imlach, final day of ITV’s Tour de France coverage

“A sad day for cycling”: Gutted fans bid adieu to ITV’s iconic Tour de France coverage and mourn “scandalous” loss of free-to-air cycling in UK due to “corporate greed”; Tadej Pogačar hints at retirement plans; Tour Femmes sprint + more on the live blog

It’s the day after the rainy, chaotic night before, and Ryan Mallon – feeling like he’s raced for three weeks around France – has hauled himself to the keyboard for the start of another week of non-stop cycling live blogging

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 09:16
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Mark Cavendish and Christian Prudhomme with children from Scottish Cycling at Edinburgh’s 2027 Tour de France announcement

“We talk about Britain’s male cyclists – but we’ve had more female champions”: Mark Cavendish says historic UK Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ is “fitting” and will inspire next generation

The 35-time Tour stage winner believes hosting the start of the 2027 men’s and women’s races will encourage more people to ride bikes in the UK – but admits he’ll leave the active travel campaigning to others

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 13:21
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Marianne Martin, Greg LeMond, and Laurent Fignon, 1984 Tour de France podium

First ever women’s Tour de France winner Marianne Martin seriously injured in high-speed cycling crash

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the American’s recovery, after she suffered a collapsed lung, 12 broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and concussion in the crash

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 17:47
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Van driver close pass on cyclist captured by police

Police forced to brake as close passing van driver leaves cyclist “no escape route”, but motorists claim there was “plenty of room”; Was epic Tour de France finale best race ever?; BBC warn Laura Kenny; Aussie cyclist defects to GB + more on the live blog

Like a good Kraftwerk song, Ryan Mallon’s head this morning is full of the Tour de France, Tour de France, Tour de France. But he promises he’ll talk about other cycling-related things on the Monday live blog. Maybe…

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 09:14
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Demi Vollering, 2024 Tour de France Femmes, stage four

Over a quarter of female pro cyclists outside Women’s WorldTour receive no salary, as new report highlights growing gap between Tour de France stars and “Wild West” lower tier – weeks after British squad collapsed following Tour invite snub

The Cyclists’ Alliance’s 2024 survey also revealed that 55 per cent of non-WWT riders earn less than €10,000 a year, while one in four pros have a second job alongside racing

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 10:18
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Pro cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers, researchers say

A “different kind of doping”? Cyclists’ electronic gears can be hacked and jammed by attackers with £175 device, researchers say; Tour de France drama: Was Niewiadoma right to take advantage of yellow jersey Demi Vollering’s crash? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Tour de France is finally about to reach… France, and Ryan Mallon is back with more news, views, and nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 09:17
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Mechanics perplexed by valve stem bodge

“Structural integrity be damned!” Bike shop mechanics perplexed by shocking valve-finding wheel bodge – and suggest a “couple pieces of thick tape to hide the shame”; Demi Vollering’s double power nap + more on the live blog

As far as Wednesdays go, this is a pretty good one – plenty of sunshine still hanging around, a classics-style stage at the Tour de France, and Ryan Mallon keeping up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog. You lucky people…

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 08:54
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