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US political candidate’s bike rides on Strava show he doesn’t live in state he’s running to lead; Tadej Pogačar reportedly lobbying team to race in Europeans; Oxford Street pedestrianisation to start next month + more on the live blog

It's undeniably Autumn, but thankfully the behaviour of certain individuals across the pond are keeping Callum from falling into a stupor

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 10:30
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Rivals accuse one another of “riding across national borders” during men’s world road race as Tom Pidcock and Michael Matthews blame lack of co-operation; Tributes paid to Katy Marchant after Olympic champion retires + more on the live blog

After spending seven hours in front of the telly yesterday, Callum finally gets a chance to talk about what he saw

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 10:03
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AI is destroying the personality that cycling thrives on

AI-generated assets are finding their way into cycling marketing, and that's not a good thing, rants Liam

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 14:04
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The World Rally Championships? Spanish team boss thrown out of worlds after driving airborne during junior road race; Pro rider interviewed as suspect after Vuelta’s pro-Palestine protests + more on the live blog

Whilst Ryan puts the finishing touches on the podcast, Callum is drafted in to keep the live blog on track into the weekend...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 10:07
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Police force announces crackdown operation on illegal bikes…but wrongly calls them e-bikes; Bikepacking gear company bought by Castelli owners; World Championships head to India + more on the live blog

Callum is back with another instance of e-bike misidentification to stoke the fire of the weekday live blog

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 10:42
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“Dear slower cyclists… don’t pass me”: Cyclist complains of riders shuffling ahead at traffic lights “in tiny bike lanes where I can’t overtake” + more on the live blog

Autumnal skies, light winds and a dose of cycling etiquette accompany Callum's live blogging efforts today. Why not join him?

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:18
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“Sanctimonious swines”: Talksport presenter accuses cyclists of taking “diabolical liberties” in bizarre rant; “Seriously flawed”: Met Police speedy e-bike checks criticised for lack of rigour; Woman dramatically stops bike thieves + more on the live blog

After a brief escape from urban dwellings, Callum has returned to shepherd you (beloved reader) through a day of e-bike discussions, World Championships updates and occasional bouts of silliness

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:07
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The final curtain may have fallen on the Ex Enduro, but this unique event will still be spoken about for years to come

After 10 years, the Ex Enduro has closed its doors but owing to its uniqueness, Liam reckons its inimitable charm will be talked about for years

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 14:52
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“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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