Tom Dumoulin Archives

Tom Dumoulin

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

Should all cyclists require a ‘bike handling licence’ to race? Retired pro calls for proficiency test and “crash course” to ride in peloton, as Tom Dumoulin says protective clothing should be “normalised”

“Cycling is the only sport where you go downhill at 100 kilometres per hour without any protection,” 2017 Giro d’Italia winner Dumoulin, who has previously called for padded kit, said

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 19:37

Should roads be ‘no cycle zones’? Drivers call for cyclists to be fined for not using cycle lanes; Dumoulin’s superfast marathon; Seixas’ epic 323km ride; Andorra’s ‘real’ race; No Vuelta for Pogačar; Rapha x USA; Q36.5-Pinarello? + more on the live blog

The 2025 road season may finally be over and done with, but Ryan Mallon’s still here to bring you all the latest mudguard-sporting cycling news, views, and silly videos on the Monday live blog

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 08:59

Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights for bikes

“Why the f*** don’t we have traffic lights on bikes yet?” Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights and padded kit during race safety debate; Telegraph’s cucumber-related anti-cycling blunder; British pro wins after last-minute call-up + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and it’s a glorious day for riding a bike. But all that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from digging through all the latest cycling news and views to keep you entertained on the Tuesday live blog. I know, so selfless…

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 08:32

Tom Dumoulin wins 2017 Giro d’Italia (picture credit LaPresse, RCS Sport)

Former pro cyclist Tom Dumoulin clocks a blistering 1:08:42 half marathon… but grumpy runners aren’t impressed; Bike shop owner’s heroics in LA fires; Hope for Maindy Velodrome; “So much for hi-viz”; Another Rouvy/FulGaz update + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog, Dan Alexander ready to bring you all the cycling-related news as the weekend creeps closer

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 09:00

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

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (6)

Local politician tries telling Facebook followers why more people cycling is a win for everyone… has to close comments “within minutes”; Should TT bikes be banned?; Pro to miss Tour de France after collision with driver + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day with all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 08:12