preferred-google-button
log in
register

Grand Depart

Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates at the 2026 Tour de France Presentation, Barcelona

Tickets for Edinburgh Tour de France opening ceremony on sale for as much as £99, despite previous team presentations being free of charge

Tickets for the event, which will be held within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, will be available for £27, £59, and £79, with ‘premier’ seats selling for £99

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 12:12
29
Deliveroo rider’s illegally modified e-bike 2

“An illegal e-bike is rational response to that pay model”: Deliveroo ‘congratulated’ for being “last people to notice 30mph delivery bikes”; Restore Britain’s “racist” e-bike policy slammed; Trump v cycle lanes; Tour name debate + more on the live blog

It’s dull, it’s raining, and it’s blowing an absolute Gail Platt. But at least Ryan Mallon’s here to brighten up your Friday with some classic cycling live blogging. That’s something, right? Right?

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 09:59
12
New York City Ghost Bike © Simon MacMichael.jpg

“Look, there’s speed bumps now. What more do you want?” Angry drivers target family of 11-year-old cyclist killed in hit-and-run with hate messages, forcing them to call off ghost bike plans; John Degenkolb defends Picnic PostNL + more on the live blog

After his weekend ride was rudely interrupted by a running race on his local roads, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off a brand-new week with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. As long as the running club doesn’t get involved again…

Mon, Oct 19, 2026 10:39
8
Children from Scottish Cycling at Edinburgh’s 2027 Tour de France announcement

Invest £30 million in safe cycling schemes to leave lasting legacy for British Tour de France Grands Départs, prime minister told

“A £30 million Government investment would create safe, accessible places to ride, helping people improve their health, build confidence on a bike, and connect with others in their community,” a group of cycling stakeholders and civic leaders said in an open letter to Andy Burnham

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:14
5
Cyclist riding on road beside cycle lane annoys driver

“He can use the road if he wants”: Cyclist filmed ignoring bike lane in front of driver for “good five minutes” divides opinion; Chris Froome recreates iconic Ventoux run at gran fondo; 45-minute queue for climb at Amstel sportive + more on the live blog

Does anyone remember how to switch the live blog on? It’s been a while, but Ryan Mallon’s back in cycling’s 103rd most famous hot seat, ready to keep you up to speed with all the latest news, views, and general silliness this Tuesday

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 09:57
11
2014 Tour de France stage one, Leeds to Harrogate

“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 18:00
14
Royal Mile, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Men’s Elite Road Race, Edinburgh to Glasgow, Scotland

Edinburgh and Wales expected to host opening stages of 2027 men’s Tour de France, as Leeds set for Tour Femmes Grand Départ

Auld Reekie and La Grande Boucle – a match made in heaven?

Sat, Mar 01, 2025 11:09
9
Yorkshire Grand Depart crowd

Britain set to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027, according to reports

“Advanced” talks are underway for what could be the UK’s third Tour start and an official announcement could be made as early as next month – with sources suggesting stages in England, Wales, and Scotland

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 17:10
8
Tour de France 2015 Rohan Dennis TT bike – 1

Tour de France Bikes 2015: Rohan Dennis’ BMC Timemachine TM01

The bike the Australian rider rode on the fastest ever Tour de France individual time trial

Sat, Jul 04, 2015 17:00
5
TdF logo 3×2

London could host 2017 Tour de France Grand Départ

Discussions have begun and Mayor Boris Johnson said to be ‘supportive in principle’

Sat, Jun 27, 2015 11:27
5