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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spectator spits at Mathieu van der Poel during 2025 E3 Saxo Classic

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
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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
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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
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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
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Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle at Paris-Roubaix

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
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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
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