Mathieu van der Poel Archives

Mathieu van der Poel

Driver filming queue behind cyclist backfires

“A legal road user using a road in a legal manner — how infuriating”: The internet shuts down impatient driver complaining about queue behind cyclist; Childish puns aplenty as the cycling world reacts to Q36.5’s new ‘condom’ jersey + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander and his sore legs are in the building for all your Thursday live blog action... don't give him any sympathy, he swapped the bike for a run last night, it's his own fault

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 09:18

Cyclists riding cargo bike and horse and cart in BYD SUV ad

“Stupid, arrogant, and tone-deaf”: Car brand’s SUV advert accused of “punching down” at cyclists by comparing cargo bikes to “old-fashioned chaos” of horse and cart; Can cycling lead to divorce?; Budget cap debate; MVDP Ironman bet + more on the live blog

The week’s just trundling along, the sun’s back out (kind of), and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and questionable opinions on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 09:58

Driver films herd of cattle in single file and criticises cyclists

“You wouldn’t see cyclists doing that!” Driver slammed for single file cows video, claiming “they’re better than any cyclist”; Q36.5 unleashes ‘Condom’ jacket; Van der Poel for Ironman?; Jonas eyes Giro; Gigante’s 190km Zwift ride + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon is back with your daily, rainy helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog. Sure, what other way would he spend his birthday? Cue the violins…

Tue, Nov 11, 2025 09:59

Tadej Pogačar, Paris, 2025 Tour de France

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:48

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, Mont Ventoux, stage 16, 2025 Tour de France

Mont Ventoux drama: Tadej Pogačar obliterates EPO-era record; Jonas Vingegaard crashes into photographer at finish line; Uno-X rider collapses, loses consciousness, and given oxygen; French secure first Tour de France stage of 2025 + more on the live blog

He may still be recovering from his cassoulet hangover, but after a week chasing the peloton around France, Ryan Mallon’s back in his comfort zone on the live blog – just in time for a day of pain and suffering on Mont Ventoux

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 06:46

Mathieu van der Poel becomes Flyingroup private jet ambassador

“Take the train and set an example”: Private jet brand ambassador Mathieu van der Poel gets blasted by cycling fans (with Taylor Swift references), but Dutch pro claims “this partnership isn’t about luxury, it’s about performance” + more on the live blog

Just one day to go before the biggest race of the year kicks off — Adwitiya is guiding you through the final countdown to the Grand Départ, plus all the usual Friday madness from across the cycling universe

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 08:17

Driver slams Chris Boardman for not wearing helmet – and gets accused of “completely missing the point” after active travel chief claims anti-cycling agendas are “easy”; Evenepoel fires Tour warning with TT win; Worst AI bike ever? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of Truth time for the big Tour de France contenders at the Dauphiné, so Ryan Mallon’s got eight or so hours of truth – and the occasional terrible opinion – lined up for you on the Wednesday cycling live blog

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 08:39

Two young cyclists riding in hi-vis and helmets, Kent Road Safety campaig

“Like telling women to wear long skirts for their safety”: Cyclists slam road safety group for claiming “wearing a helmet keeps you safer” – but drivers ridicule “woke brigade endangering own lives”; Angry Tesco shopper kicks bike + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a whirlwind weekend trying to keep up with all the bike racing going on (and watching Paul McCartney sing with Bruce Springsteen), a bleary-eyed Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 09:00

Mathieu van der Poel, mountain bike crash, Paris-Roubaix 2025

Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France in doubt after suffering broken wrist and ligament damage in double crash at mountain bike World Cup

Van der Poel’s Alpecin-Deceuninck team have confirmed the former world champion will not take part in an upcoming altitude training camp, while tests later this week will determine whether he will be able to race the Critérium du Dauphiné

Mon, May 26, 2025 14:53

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

“The mere sight of broken white lines with the words Cycle Hire Only is enough to send them into apoplexy”: Locals cry “war on cars” after car parking spaces replaced with 350 Lime e-bike bays, calling them “blight on the streets” + more on the live blog

Here to kickstart a glorious four-day week, Adwitiya is bringing you all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 08:14