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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

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

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

“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

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

“Bizarre planning”: Cyclists annoyed at “car-brained” council after locked gate placed in middle of cycle path; Work to connect Jacob Rees-Mogg’s favourite cycle lane delayed; Mr Loophole returns; Punchy hills await in TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and has somewhat inexplicably decided to reference a Bolton comedian one of his blog entries...

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 10:00

“Corporate litter strikes again”: Cyclists frustrated by e-hire bikes blocking pavement; Bus driver criticised for impatiently tailgating cyclist before bus stop; Men’s Tour of Britain teams announced; TT at the TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

With Ryan filing dispatches from a Dijon-bound TGV, Callum's here to keep the live blog ticking over. Fingers crossed his ramblings cut the mustard...

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:55

Royal Mail unveils golf-buggy style e-bikes to be used “on roads, cycle lanes and cycle paths”; “Why aren’t you on the motorway?” Cyclist’s perfect response to irate driver; Robin Gemperle wins Transcontinental + more on the live blog

Another day, another live blog, another chapter of a doping story that Callum is left processing...

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:18

“It’s difficult to understand”: Campaigners criticise Peak District ‘renaming’ deal with Skoda; Councillors hail welcome higher speed limit as “nobody kept to 20”; Van Aert victorious on return ahead of Vuelta + more on the live blog

Callum is here, and very jealous of those of you further north who last night had their first bit of rain in weeks! Today's live blog will not feature any rain dances however...

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 10:03

“She saw nothing was wrong, came back and started screaming about how I’m a f***ing moron”: Cyclists share “terrifying” road rage experiences; Hinault tips Pogacar to win three Grand Tours in a year + more on the live blog

With Ryan slowly adjusting to life without a lanyard for another 12 months, Callum is back on the live blog to sweep up the last remnants from the men's Tour and settle back into the more regular rhythm of drivers questioning cyclists' right to exist

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 09:52