Paris-Nice Archives

Paris-Nice

Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)

Wherefore art thou, Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 16:17

“They’re moaning because they have to drive properly”: Cyclists blast Mail and Sun over “nonsense” claims ‘11ft-wide’ bike lane is “barely used” and “dangerous”; Pogačar’s agent dismisses crypto concerns; Cyclists “an afterthought” + more on the live blog

What do you mean there’s no bike racing on TV today? Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to help you deal with the withdrawal symptoms on the Monday live blog. Let’s just hope he can keep a firmer grip on the cycling news than England’s approach to a rugby ball…

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:06

Check out the Pinarello that launched Bradley Wiggins’ best-ever year

Before his Tour de France triumph and Olympic TT gold, Wiggo kicked off his extraordinary 2012 with victory at Paris-Nice, and this is the bike that carried him through a tense final-day mountain time trial to claim the first win of a historic season

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 21:45

Cyclist’s footage of terrifying cliff crash goes viral; Tirreno-Adriatico rider run over by race motorbike; Bike shop urges other cycling businesses to not sell or repair e-scooters + more on the live blog

The weekend's just around the corner so let's all run down the clock until 5pm on the live blog, Dan Alexander back in the hot seat for all your news, views, reaction, racing updates, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Friday

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 09:11

Jonas Vingegaard and his bib tights win stage four, 2026 Paris-Nice

Jonas Vingegaard’s dungaree look reminded us why cycling is the greatest sport in the world – and why Paris-Nice is its best race

Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley may beg to differ…

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 13:17

“Half of UK cyclists admit to not wearing a helmet due to worries like bad hair”… Halfords claims; Bizarre meltdown over cyclist not using bike lane… even though it’s still being built; Wins for MvdP and Vingegaard + more on the live blog

After the live blog took a day off while we all ate pizzas in Bath yesterday, it's back in its usual slot this Thursday, Dan Alexander manning the keyboard for all your updates

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 09:05

“Three miles in a car is naff all”: Angry locals claim bike path works have “escalated” round trips… by minutes; Vingegaard “banging head against wall” on safety; Is cycling “relentlessly promoted”?; Tirreno thriller; Ineos win TTT + more on the live blog

Where did the sun go? As Ryan Mallon laments spring’s sudden disappearance, at least there’s plenty of bike racing on the TV to keep him busy. And the Tuesday live blog too, of course…

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 09:29

Van with workshop on bike lane in Sydney, Australia

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because someone has parked a van… and opened a table saw workshop; Vingegaard couldn’t use left brake after Paris-Nice crash, as two-time Tour de France winner faces potential broken hand + more on the live blog

Just like Jonas Vingegaard trying to stay warm on the bike, Adwitiya’s trying to do the same on the live blog seat — while also bringing you the latest cycling news, reaction, and the general chit-chat

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:04

“Another day in the death race”: Soudal-Quick Step pro rages at Paris-Nice dangers

Florian Sénéchal took to social media to raise concerns about the final stage of the race, including speed bumps on descents and a driver on the course

Mon, Mar 13, 2023 13:31

2023 Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet – 9.jpeg

Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Uno-X Pro Cycling Team rode the Paris-Nice team time trial in Star Wars-esque Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet. Is it really “a new benchmark in aerodynamics”?

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 17:51