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My newest bike is a 21-year-old Giant XTC… and that’s good enough for me

Steve reminisces about the many adventures had on his 20-year-old Giant XTC, a bike he still rides to this very day

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 14:00
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“About time cyclists started to take responsibility for their actions again”: “Ridiculous” cycle lane shortened leaving cyclists stranded; “I am now 10g lighter”: Pro loses part of thumb in crash; Mountain ambush at the Tour? + more on the live blog

After two days toasting and then recovering from the demise of his formal education, Callum has returned just in time for a metaphorical trip to the German bit of France

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 10:10
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“Dipping its headlights”: Another car ends up in park lake where Reform UK wants to re-open rat-run shut to encourage cycling; Road penises redrawn to promote Tour de France Femmes; MVDP using MTB rear mech at the Tour + more on the live blog

With Callum taking a well-earned break today, Jack Sexty has been drafted in as a defensive substitution to try to see us over the line. That usually goes really well, doesn't it?

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 10:30
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“Legend”: Tributes paid to Dame Sarah Storey after 60-time major champion announces retirement; Big Pyrenees mountain stage in the Tour de France + more on the live blog

Like Bob Dylan's Neverending Tour, Ryan can't keep away from the Grande Boucle, keeping Callum on the live blog a little longer. Here's hoping none of the pros are tempted to go 'electric' with their equipment up the Tourmalet today

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:02
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No mention of electric motorbikes? Police seize “illegal e-bikes” which can reach 72mph; Le Col write off £8 million in debt; First Minister wants Wales to be “world-leading destination” for cyclo-tourists; Tour de France sprint + more on the live blog

One more day at the Tour for Ryan = One more day on the live blog for Callum.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:28
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“You scream and shout, but they just chuckle”: Cyclist feels helpless about bike theft in London; E-bikes seized by council to tackle bad parking; Transitional stage set to bring new race leader at Tour de France + more on the live blog

Callum is here, getting a little tired of a Slovenian's dominance, and of the car-centric stories that won't go away...

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 10:00
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Some say that enduro might be dying, but La Thuile’s night stage shows that it’s still very much alive

Although teams are dipping out of the sport, the swathes of spectators at La Thuile's night stage proves there's still a thirst for enduro

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 14:15
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“Was one of them bad driving?” Newspaper criticised for publishing “8 dangerous cycling mistakes that put people in hospital”; Punchy finale without fans at wildfire-affected Tour de France + more on the live blog

After the most extraordinary couple of hours of blokes kicking a pig's bladder about, Callum is grateful to his bosses for their forgiveness in allowing today's live blog to get underway a little later than usual, and that Mexico only had one major sporting victory to celebrate yesterday...

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 10:55
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“This will do further harm”: Borough blames bridge closure for congestion despite soaring costs and active travel route; BMW driver accused of “forgetting what ‘give way’ meant” after collision; Dowsett altitude disappointment + more on the live blog

The Tour de France excitement can barely contain itself at road.cc HQ, Callum might even have to go for a bike ride at some point...

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 09:50
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“Diolch!” Live free-to-air 2026 Tour de France coverage confirmed on S4C and iPlayer; “Left-hooking” driver spared police action after driver doesn’t report incident; Men’s Tour of Britain route + more on the live blog

Happy July! And safe travels to Ryan as he heads to Catalonia for a rather big bike race. Callum is here to tide things over whilst glancing at the profiles of Congolese defenders

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 09:22
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