Mathieu van der Poel Archives

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Mini driver overtakes group of cyclists on grass in Miami

“This is why drivers hate us”: Fuming Mini driver goes off-road to overtake huge group of cyclists, as “entitled” riders accused of “blocking whole road”; Van der Poel vaper “plain stupid”; Strava “shambles”; Ineos junior team link + more on the live blog

It’s Ryan Mallon’s last live blog shift before Christmas, so he’ll be spending most of today counting down the hours until he can watch the cyclocross (and the darts) in peace. And sharing some cycling news and views when he can be bothered…

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 10:19

Endura ‘don’t be a helmet, wear one’ campaign

“Who is paying for these ads? The motor industry?” Cyclists blast Endura’s ‘Don’t be a helmet, wear one’ safety campaign… inspired by guy who rode a Lime Bike into a canal; Cyclocross cramps; Van der Poel’s rustiness; Pog’s plans + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… But at least there are only two more to go before the end of 2025, right? And you’ll be in a post-Christmas daze for one, too. Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to bring you more good news (and some cycling silliness) on the first live blog of the we

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 09:34

Radnor Park roundabout proposal, Folkestone

“This green initiative ensures that I now drive around to avoid it”: Revamped roundabout leaves residents baffled by a segregated bike lane; Movistar man plays the bicycle; Brennan signs Visma contract extension + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Callum has decided there are better things to be doing than spending his wage and queuing for World Cup tickets, so he's here instead...

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:36

How did he keep that up?! Mathieu van der Poel’s incredible crash save caught on camera

Training sprint almost ends in disaster...

Sun, Dec 07, 2025 10:08

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