2026 tour of britain Archives

2026 tour of britain

Geraint Thomas, 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain (cropped)

“Accidents do happen, that’s life”: Geraint Thomas says “everyone in cycling wants to improve safety” but warns “it’s always been a dangerous sport”

"I wouldn’t discourage people from riding just because there’s cars and stuff around. But as I said before it’s all about confidence and knowing what you’re doing and where you’re going."

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 13:47

“1.5 mile detour? Oh poor you”: Builder criticised for moaning about Tour of Britain’s “Bloody Lycra Brigade” causing minor extension to his commute; Skeggy seaside sprint awaits Merlier & Kooij; High mountains return at Vuelta + more on the live blog

After a day riding shotgun at the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, Callum is back to multi-screening his consumption of bicycle coverage, whilst chuckling away to himself at the minor inconvenience of a closed road

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 10:07

“It’s murder to keep that speed”: Drivers unhappy as new 20mph limits introduced; Ultra-cyclist’s Monuments world record derailed… by support car crash; Behind the scenes at Tour of Britain; LeBron James rides new custom Canyon + more on the live blog

Rise and shine! En route to Lincoln via a couple of cross-country (not necessarily CrossCountry) trains, Callum will get the live blog up and running before handing over to road.cc's brightest and better-paid...

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 07:03

“And drivers wonder why cyclists ride in middle of the road”: Cyclists mock country roads with deep cracks by posting photos of their bikes standing in them

The photos are an ominous warning for the Tour of Britain Men, which is due to use similar local roads in a fortnight's time.

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 18:20

Tour of Britain Women rider almost hit by motorist on race route, claiming “there were cars coming at me from all directions”

Maeve Plouffe said the experience was "scary" knowing "it can have horrific consequences, especially so soon after suffering such a tragedy" following the death last week of Finlay Tarling

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 09:52

“I’ve got to do better”: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani gets helmet for riding around city after criticism; Punchy hills around Cockermouth at Tour of Britain + more on the live blog

The pro cyclists - or bicyclists as the Yanks tend to be more fond of - are in action on our shores. Callum can't wait to see the stars scooch past a Greggs or Boots

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 10:17

“Corporate litter strikes again”: Cyclists frustrated by e-hire bikes blocking pavement; Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop; Men’s Tour of Britain teams announced; TT at the TdF 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