Cyclocross

2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships preview

Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12:07
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2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships preview

Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12:00
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“It can’t just be about medals”: British Cycling under fire for “disgraceful, sexist” failure to send elite women’s squad – including national champion Xan Crees – to cyclocross world champs, but governing body says omitted riders failed to meet criteria

No British riders will represent Great Britain in the elite women’s and men’s U23 categories in Liévin, France, sparking a debate about inclusivity and representation

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 16:21
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Former pro cyclist Tom Dumoulin clocks a blistering 1:08:42 half marathon… but grumpy runners aren’t impressed; Bike shop owner’s heroics in LA fires; Hope for Maindy Velodrome; “So much for hi-viz”; Another Rouvy/FulGaz update + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all the cycling-related news as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 09:00
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“Tell drivers to get off their phones and stop driving in cycle lanes”: Police slammed for targeting cyclists on LTN one-way street; “Children more important than empty bike lanes”; No Tour for Pidcock; Cyclocross coverage “farce” + more on the live blog

It may be a dark and gloomy Monday in mid-January, but the road racing season is almost here (so the summer must be close too) and Ryan Mallon’s back to brighten up the start of your week with all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:02
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British star Cat Ferguson escapes serious injury after shocking crash on “dangerous” descent at UCI cyclocross World Cup

The 18-year-old junior world champion was treated at the bottom of the infamously steep downhill section in Hulst before being taken to hospital, and will miss the remaining races over Christmas, her Movistar team confirmed

Sun, Dec 22, 2024 12:39
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Bradley Wiggins says Lance Armstrong is a “good man” whose doping misdeeds are “disproportionate to what some people get away with” after Texan offers to pay for therapy; “When cyclists pay road tax they can use the road”; CX chaos + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, it’s December, and after an unseasonably warm weekend at the cyclocross, Ryan Mallon’s back in the live blog hotseat with all your latest cycling news and views. Just don’t ask him to jump over any planks with Thibau Nys…

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 09:57
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“Who could possibly enjoy this?” Chaos and carnage as cyclists slip and slide all over muddy “Takeshi’s Castle-style” hill during cyclocross race; Amateur tells pro teams “I just want a chance” after smashing Mortirolo Strava KOM + more on the live blog

You’ll be pleased to learn (or not) that the snow outside won’t be bringing any disruption to live blog proceedings this chilly Wednesday, as Ryan Mallon braves the frosty conditions to keep you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 10:20
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Pro cycling team hit out at SRAM “problems”, claim chains “fail” when riders “put a lot of force on the pedals”

Team manager and cyclocross legend Sven Nys admits "need to investigate" after Baloise-Trek Lions suffer two snapped and one dropped chain during mechanical-plagued European Championships

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 17:31
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“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… The road cycling season’s over, so settle down for some dodgy cycling infrastructure, cyclocross shenanigans, and transfer gossip on the first live blog of the week/winter with Ryan Mallon (though the weather’s not too bad, which is nice)

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 08:37
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