2026 vuelta a espana

“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog

It's the day after the Granada night before, and Callum is processing the lack of Grand Tour racing for the next eight months whilst also ruing the damp squib of yesterday's stage

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 09:58
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“Cyclists are never held accountable for anything they do”: Police’s close pass operation angers motorists who claim they feel “persecuted”; 5 Live guest criticised for urging cyclists to “behave much better”; Another Vuelta sprint + more on the live blog

One more day live blogging for Callum this week, and he's once again baffled by the Facebook comments he's reading. He can't explain it either...

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 10:22
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“No wonder we’re so quickly hated”: Cyclist says he’s “embarrassed” after witnessing fellow riders not stopping at pedestrian crossing; Dylan Groenewegen injured after collision with motorcyclist; New LTD edition Spesh collection + more on the live blog

Callum is here, dreaming of bluer skies and once again bracing for all that twitter continues to serve him...

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 10:28
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“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
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“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
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Tadej Pogačar’s collarbone surgery successful after crashing out of Vuelta in red jersey – but timeline for racing return still unclear

The world champion will remain in hospital in Barcelona for a few days for monitoring, his UAE Team Emirates squad confirmed on Monday evening

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 11:40
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“Is this all part of the propaganda to dump on cyclists?” Anger after The Sun reshares footage of cyclist hit by van driver from 2023; Footballer banned from driving after cyclist filmed him using phone; Vuelta sprint expected + more on the live blo

Pinch punch, first of the month! A bumper bank holiday has brought Callum back into the thick of things. Still, at least he's not going back to school...

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 10:05
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“Officials who should know better, don’t”: Sadiq Khan criticised for describing electric police motorbikes as “e-bikes” as BBC amends misleading headline; ’50km climb’ awaits Vuelta peloton in finale

With Ryan turning his bank holiday into an uber-long weekend, Callum is here holding the fort, dreaming dreams of bike regulation pedantry and a mythical Enric Mas

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 10:35
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“Impressively dumb” narrow cycle lane criticised as “box ticking exercise” after repainted lane barely covers double yellow lines; Steep gravel climb awaits Vuelta peloton + more on the live blog

After a mini escape to the continent, Callum has returned to the live blog... because the allure of narrow cycle lanes was just too damn compelling.

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 09:47
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“Why do you hyperventilate every time you see me?” Vuelta influencer accused of “setting women in sport back years” after “cringe” Tadej Pogačar ‘interview’; Hulk Hayter explains ripped shorts + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, August is trundling to its inevitable conclusion, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and general silliness on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 10:34
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