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“But we’re the entitled snowflakes”: Cyclists baffled as right-wing group calls for Elon Musk DOGE-style clampdown on “unethical” cycling and walking charity and its “taxpayer-funded, deeply undemocratic restrictions on motorists” + more on the live blog

He may have just about recovered from Milan-Sanremo on Saturday, but Ryan Mallon’s back for some more blistering, long-range cycling news and enthralling, action-packed opinions on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 10:11
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Bizarro “hands-on” bike saddle

“Really gotta hand it to them”: Bizarro “hands-on” saddle fetches £30 (plus £77 shipping) on eBay, but cyclist says “this looks much more comfortable than the dildo I’ve been riding on”; Van der Poel says “I’m lucky with my genes” + more on the live blog

T-Minus One day to the first monument of 2025… Adwitiya is back on the live blog with all the cycling news and pre-Milan-Sanremo updates

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 09:45
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Cyclist removes front brake cable housing in shocking botch job

“No housing? No problem”: Cyclist baffled why brakes no longer work after shocking DIY cable botch job – then complains mechanic charged him too much; Van der Poel returns to racing – but no Strade Bianche, team says + more on the live blog

It’s Pancake Tuesday – and Mathieu van der Poel is back in action! And so is Ryan Mallon, kind of… If you count chatting rubbish about the latest cycling news and views on the live blog, that is

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 09:49
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Visma-Lease a Bike logo sunburnt on Wout van Aert’s thigh

“Signing the lifelong contract was a mere formality”: Wout van Aert gets Visma-Lease a Bike logo sunburnt on his thighs; Chris Froome says he’ll be “back on the bike in no time” after breaking collarbone; Evenepoel debuts moustache + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Tuesday live blog, Adwitiya is ready to bring you all the latest cycling news, reaction and some general silliness

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:08
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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists want to “control the roads” through lower speed limits, claims driver – who asks: “What right does a cyclist have to tell anyone what to do?” amid call for cycling insurance and number plates; MVDP: “I don’t like the Tour” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a bitterly cold weekend Ryan Mallon is back to keep you wrapped-up and toasty with all the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:33
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Mark Cavendish named Aston Martin’s first High Performance Ambassador (Aston Martin)

Mark Cavendish takes 194mph “absolute beast” SUV for drive around Isle of Man as “car enthusiast” Manx Missile named Aston Martin ambassador (before picking up knighthood); Pogačar’s “zone zero” hangover focaccia ride with F1 star + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Apparently not, but at least Ryan Mallon will keep you motivated with all the latest goings on from around the cycling world on the middle-of-the-week live blog. Scant comfort, I know

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 07:09
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Stolen bikes from Shimano Experience Centre

Raid at Shimano sees “irreplaceable” bikes of Sagan, Van der Poel and Alaphilippe stolen

"The stolen bikes are beyond any monetary value, having played their part in cycling history, at the Tour de France, World Championships, Olympics, and at countless other vital events in the cycling world"

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 08:56
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Pro cycling’s most iconic toilet stops

From Deux Moulins to Dumoulin: Pro cycling’s most iconic toilet stops

Inspired by Nils Politt’s emergency Amélie-themed comfort beak during the men’s Olympic road race, we delved into cycling’s history of panicked, mid-race bathroom emergencies and picked our ‘favourites’. Who said cycling journalism was in the toilet?

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 19:58
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Mathieu van der Poel / Belgian team recon Olympic road race circuit

“Pointless” 30kph speed limit on key climb sees pre-race favourite Mathieu van der Poel skip Olympic road race recon

While the world champion’s rivals Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, and Julian Alaphilippe tested out the cobbled climb to Montmartre ahead of Saturday’s road race, Van der Poel reckoned it wasn’t “worth the effort” due to the speed limit

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 15:55
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Mathieu van der Poel cap incident at Paris-Roubaix 2024 (Eurosport/Discovery+)

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw cap at Mathieu van der Poel offered deal to avoid prosecution, must participate in rider safety campaign

The woman is accused of 'intentional assault and battery' for throwing a hat at the race winner's bike as he passed at high speed, the offer to avoid prosecution also requiring her to admit wrongdoing and volunteer with Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 10:06
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