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2026 yeti mt riding 4

Coaching is the best money you’ll ever spend on your mountain bike

New bikes are cool and all... but have you thought about investing in the engine that runs them?

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 14:00
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Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike

“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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Dyke Rd Bike lane narrow

“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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Zohran Mamdani helmet video

“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
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Finlay Tarling

“The hardest days of our lives”: Tarling family mourn death of Fin as GoFundMe for Welsh cycling legacy fund exceeds £40,000; Westminster Council impounding electric hire bikes… again + more on the live blog

After a short break, Callum is back and grappling with yet another avoidable tragedy in the sport he loves

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 09:30
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Vintage Raleigh bikes

The fall of Raleigh is a British cultural tragedy: To me and many other riders of my generation, this feels personal

When the news that Raleigh was facing insolvency broke it was of no great surprise to me, though it’s downfall hits hard and way beyond the business of simply selling bikes for many of us, and to me in particular

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 13:30
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CyclingMikey shared use path argument screenshot

“Why don’t you apologise? Don’t be so selfish”: CyclingMikey’s latest argument with pedestrian on shared use path sparks discussion; Local angry with cyclist “holding up the road” despite not being in lane; TdF Femmes debrief + more on the live blog

It's a rare team effort on the live blog today, with everyone decompressing from a very dramatic final stage of the Femmes...

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 09:25
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2025 orbea rallon e10 riding 2

I would much rather be underbiked than overbiked

With the glitz and glamour surrounding big, plush and rather pretty enduro bikes, Liam would rather have a tougher time on a trail bike and make the absolute most of it

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 14:00
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London Road, Bath

“Safer, less polluted, easier to cross”: Campaigners call for blanket 20mph speeds divides city residents; Kasia Niewiadoma snatches Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey on Ventoux + more on the live blog

Today's live blog is a distinctly more morning-focused affair, but Callum won't let that deter him from the cycling causes that matter most... or his impending holiday

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 09:22
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Grimsby auction house ‘podcast’ cycle lane

Auction house criticised for anti-cycling comments announces spin-off channel for manager’s opinions; Dumped building materials block cycle lane; Vernon Kay upset by Raleigh’s administration; More punchy hills await TdF Femmes + more on the live blo

With a little summer holiday just around the corner for him, Callum is here topping up on his quota of cycle lane madness so he doesn't run dry whilst he's away...

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 09:48
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