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Cycling’s newest marginal gain? “You’d be surprised how many watts disadvantage the seatpost actually is,” claims cyclist riding with no saddle; Tadej Pogačar won’t equal Eddy Merckx, says Sean Kelly; Luke Rowe’s sweary audiobook + more on the live blog

The weekend’s over and another heatwave’s coming, but that won’t stop Ryan Mallon keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Unless it gets too hot, of course, then all bets are off…

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 08:48

Was Tadej Pogačar’s 2024 the best season ever? We rank cycling’s greatest individual years, from Burton and Coppi to Vos and Pogačar

25 wins in 58 race days, a Giro-Tour double, two monuments and a world title, and much else besides – Pogačar’s 2024 was one for the ages. But how does it compare to cycling’s other history-making seasons?

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 19:18

Vitus Sean Kelly special edition – Sean with his bike

Aero bikes, disc brakes, and bigger gears making pro cycling more dangerous and causing crashes, says Sean Kelly; Locals slam money spent on “pointless” cycle lanes over fixing potholes; Women more likely to commute by bike + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know, I don’t fully believe it either) and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional spot of nonsense on the middle-of-the-week live blog

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 08:38

From Coppi to Van Vleuten: Cycling’s greatest ever seasons

This year Annemiek van Vleuten achieved an unprecedented quadruple, winning the Giro, Tour, Vuelta, and world road race title in one glorious season. Where does the 40-year-old’s sensational 2022 rank among the greatest ever individual seasons?

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 15:36

Interactive video: 360 degree footage of Sean Kelly tackling a Tour of Britain descent

Pantastic

Tue, Sep 06, 2016 14:32

What’s your favourite sportive tip?

One lucky reader won a Vitus Bike, and one will win a Jersey signed by Sean Kelly

Wed, Mar 23, 2016 10:25

David Millar and Eileen Roe at Braveheart Fund dinner 2014 – picture credit Joolze Diamond

Braveheart Fund events last weekend raise £30k for young Scottish talent

Fine time had by all at this year's event - not least David Millar as he congratulates national crit champ Eileen Roe

Wed, Oct 29, 2014 01:48

Mavic 125th anniversary celebration - wheels and Boardman's 1994 bike

125 years of Mavic: A ride through cycling history

The cycling company that's almost as old as cycling celebrated its 125th anniversary in Lyon with a cast of cycling legends. We went along for the ride

Wed, May 14, 2014 20:09

Watch Joff Summerfield as he rides Tour of Flanders sportive on a penny-farthing

Londoner followed by TV crew from Sporza over bergs & cobbles... & wished "good luck" by a Classics legend

Sun, Apr 06, 2014 09:59

Chain Reaction Cycles joins An Post in sponsoring Sean Kelly’s team

An Post-Chain Reaction Cycles-Sean Kelly team will ride Vitus frames in 2013

Mon, Jan 14, 2013 10:28