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Driver doors cyclist

“Wouldn’t happen if he stayed on the pavement”: Driver at fault for ‘dooring’ cyclist, says liability expert – but confused motorists argue “it’s time cyclists took responsibility for their own actions”; Hospital bike shelter row + more on the live blog

As the Giro caravan makes its way back to Italy, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up-to-speed with all the rest day antics, and all the other goings-on from around the cycling world, on the Monday live blog

Mon, May 11, 2026 09:59
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Davide Rebellin leads Schleck brothers and Valverde at LBL 2008

The oldest spinners in town — senior pro racers who went toe-to-toe with the young guns (and some who are still going)

Professional cyclists need to have exceptional levels of fitness and endurance, and some managed to keep those levels up well into their 40s and beyond. Here's a selection of the most notable veteran pros from past and present

Wed, Mar 11, 2026 09:44
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Israel-Premier Tech rider and Palestine protester; Brian Cookson

Former UCI president Brian Cookson calls for ban on nation states in cycling team names – as Tour de France Barcelona start in doubt over Israel-Premier Tech protests

Cookson believes such a rule change, which would also affect UAE Team Emirates and Bahrain-Victorious, would represent a “quick, partial, and undoubtedly imperfect way of moving things forward”

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 20:00
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Pro-Palestine protests in Madrid, 2025 Vuelta

UCI denounces Vuelta Palestine protesters’ “militant actions” and blasts Spanish government for “exploiting sport for political purposes”; Ineos rider says protests’ success “very bad for cycling”; Is Tom Pidcock a Tour contender? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, it’s raining (again), but at least Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to get you ready for the week ahead. That’s a positive, right?

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 09:12
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Cyclists in London during Tube strike

“More traffic, more crashes. Who knew?” Telegraph ridiculed for Tube strike bike “chaos” story on eight extra crashes (as cycle numbers up 32%) and “terrifying cycling” poll; Good service on all Limes; Snapped seatpost Zwift crash + more on the live blog

It’s finally, finally Friday, and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you into the weekend with your daily microdose of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 08:59
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Pro-Palestine protest, stage 11, 2025 Vuelta, Bilbao

Israel-Premier Tech are finding out that sportswashing goes both ways

George questions whether the current situation that Israel-Premier Tech and the whole pro peloton find themselves in could have a lasting impact on how cycling teams are created, and who their sponsors are

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 13:21
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Tadej Pogačar, Paris, 2025 Tour de France

“We ride at full speed, we give it our all. This is a new problem”: Tadej Pogačar admits riders are “a little scared of what could happen” during pro-Palestine protests at races

“A lot of riders are worried about these demonstrations but also about what is happening in the world,” Wout van Aert added ahead of this week’s WorldTour races in Canada

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 12:09
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Pro-Palestine protest, stage 16, 2025 Vuelta

“More farce than grand tour”? Cycling fans call for Vuelta a España to be cancelled after crucial time trial cut in half over safety concerns amid Palestine protests; Cycling miles jump by 32% during London Tube strikes + more on the live blog

We’ve got another newbie on the live blog today! Everyone give Megan a warm welcome on her first day, as she and the team will be keeping you up to speed with all the usual news, views, and nonsense from the cycling world this Thursday

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 08:56
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Israel-Premier Tech monogram-branded kit September 2025

Israel-Premier Tech to ride in kit without team name on for remainder of Vuelta a España, blaming the “dangerous nature of some protests”

The team once again insisted it would not be changing its name from Israel-Premier Tech, but has introduced a "monogram-branded kit" for the remaining stages of the Vuelta, citing safety reasons

Sat, Sep 06, 2025 12:25
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Giulio Ciccone and Txomin Juaristi crash after being hit by deer, Vuelta a Espana 2024 stage 8

Wild scenes at Vuelta a España as herds of deer crossing the road jump over race cars and cause crash in the peloton, bringing down two riders

Three herds of roe deer crossed the road as the peloton was making its way to the finish line, with Giulio Ciccone and Txomin Juaristi caught in the crash

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 09:59
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