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Spectator who spat at Mathieu van der Poel at E3 Saxo Classic faces £300 fine, but escapes further punishment

The culprit who was pictured at the race holding a beer has now been identified by Belgian police, the news coming just a day after the man who threw a bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix apologised and said he “had too much too much to drink”

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 09:35

Hire bikes parked at end of west London street during Boat Race

“A few bikes show up and it’s the apocalypse”: Angry locals fume after “swarms” of hire bikes “dumped” on streets during Boat Race – but cyclists say, “Imagine if they all drove cars instead” + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, Peter Sagan’s still dancing, and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the latest cycling news, reaction, and silliness on the midweek live blog

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:50

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle at Paris-Roubaix

“I had too much to drink”: Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel apologises and “will take legal responsibility”

Dutch rider was struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during Sunday's race, the man responsible since questioned by the police

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 16:10

Mathieu van der Poel, 2025 Paris-Roubaix

“An ordinary mafia”: Fans slam “thieves” at UCI for slapping Van der Poel with £928 fine for “unauthorised feeding” in Paris-Roubaix; Mohorič fan club helped identify bottle throwing spectator; Cycling UK rebrand; Evenepoel comeback + more on the blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s dealing with the Paris-Roubaix comedown the best way — a stint on the live blog, bringing you the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 08:58

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel hands himself in to the police

The spectator, who was accused of "attempted manslaughter" by the incensed winner of the men's race on Sunday, hasn't been identified but reportedly expressed regret for his actions

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 09:20

Mathieu van der Poel wins 2025 Paris-Roubaix

A hat-trick in Hell: Mathieu van der Poel wins third Paris-Roubaix in a row

Tadej Pogačar distanced after crash on cobbles, as Van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 15:09

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd at Paris-Roubaix, demands legal action over attack

Missile appeared to be a Visma-Lease a Bike-branded bottle which struck the Dutchman in the face on cobbled sector

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 14:55

“Will the gaslighting of law-abiding cyclists never end?”: Jeremy Vine shares footage of “arrogant” van driver who objects to him “riding in the middle of the lane” (and debuts his first ‘AI-generated song’) + more on the live blog

With Flanders done and dusted, it can mean only one thing — it’s Paris-Roubaix week! Adwitiya’s on the live blog to kick off your week with a healthy dose of cycling news, views, and the usual nonsense

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 09:09

‘Taxpayers to fund bikes for refugees and pensioners’, Telegraph says in rant against “bizarre” bid to tackle active travel inequality – week after claiming Cycle to Work is for “rich cyclists”; Van der Poel vs fans on their phones + more on the live blog

It may only be Monday, but we’re already deep into Cycling Holy Week, spring has officially started, and Ryan Mallon’s determined to keep the classics party going on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 08:43

“Those people are better off not coming to the race”: Mathieu van der Poel slams ‘fan’ who spat at him during race, as police open investigation

The spectator was caught on camera spitting at the Dutch star as he soloed to his second consecutive victory at the E3 Saxo Classic

Sun, Mar 30, 2025 18:14