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DUP councillor Kyle Moutray spraying ‘no cycling’ sign on pavement in Portadown main

Politician slammed for spray painting “eyesore” (and incorrect) ‘No No Cycling’ graffiti on pavement in ‘dangerous cyclists’ crackdown; Unbeatable Brennan; Onley “up all night on toilet”; Madman Pogačar; Hotel boss on Vuelta visit + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, thunder’s rolling in, and Ryan Mallon’s back to blast some Dolly Parton tunes and keep you up-to-speed with all the midweek cycling news and views from 9 to 5… I’ll get my coat

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 09:59

“People don’t want to leave a shop feeling like somebody is about to hit them with a bike”: Businesses call for town centre cycle ban, despite “insufficient evidence” of dangerous cycling; YouTube coverage for Tour of Britain Women + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, drops of water are finally falling from the sky (at least where I am), and Ryan Mallon’s back with a suitably cooler, damper iteration of your favourite cycling live blog

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 09:57

Chasing Brennan: Chapels, wonderkids, and Status Quo + The pros discuss race safety (and the UCI’s tech interventions) as the road.cc Podcast hits the Spring Classics

This week’s podcast is all about frites, morning beers, booming techno music, tech regulations, marching bands in retro kits, cobbles, chapels, and errr… Status Quo tribute acts, as we take a trip to Flanders for the classics

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:38

Matthew Brennan wins 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

“We can’t expect him to follow Tadej at the Tour of Flanders”: Visma-Lease a Bike urge caution after Matthew Brennan’s classics breakthrough – but believe British wonderkid can win cycling’s biggest races

“He dreams of winning the biggest classics, winning stages at the Tour de France, winning the green jersey. He can aim very high. But he’s so young, he needs a few years to develop,” says sports director Grischa Niermann

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 13:30

Cyclocross World Cup announced in Glasgow; Pidcock, Yates and Pogacar included in bizarre Laureus award nominations; Brennan reveals coeliac disease prevented him drinking on Sunday’s podium + more on the live blog

Callum will be guiding you through the internet's best, wondering if he can escape on a ride for a couple of hours himself while the sun shines...

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 09:40

“I immediately felt like my teeth were gone”: Pro cyclist loses front teeth in cobbles crash; “You asked, we did”: Police celebrate £50 fine for driver “boldly using cycle lane as pretend VIP car parking”; Pothole pain + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is still recovering from finding out it's now March, but will be enjoying the rare sunshine on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 09:05

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56

Stage two of the 2025 Tour of Britain Men

British cycling is on the cusp of a new golden era in 2026… But will anyone in the UK care?

A generation of world-class talent is emerging, just in time for the Tour de France’s return to Britain in 2027. But is it in danger of being ignored by the British sporting public?

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 17:55

Radnor Park roundabout proposal, Folkestone

“This green initiative ensures that I now drive around to avoid it”: Revamped roundabout leaves residents baffled by a segregated bike lane; Movistar man plays the bicycle; Brennan signs Visma contract extension + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Callum has decided there are better things to be doing than spending his wage and queuing for World Cup tickets, so he's here instead...

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:36

Bizarre new bike day headache as excited cyclist takes Canyon Aeroad out the box… only to spot a rather strange mistake; Vuelta protest fallout: “The police did a very good job, we saw people trying to take the road” + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another day of live blog action, Dan Alexander entrusted with the hotseat to take you through all the goings-on in the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 07:28