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Tack found on final descent of 2026 Vuelta stage 6

Tacks reportedly found on final fast descent of Vuelta a España stage, sparking safety concerns

An image of a tack piercing an amateur cyclist’s tyre was posted on social media before the stage, though it is not clear if they were placed on the road deliberately

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 13:16

DUP councillor Kyle Moutray spraying ‘no cycling’ sign on pavement in Portadown main

Politician slammed for spray painting “eyesore” (and incorrect) ‘No No Cycling’ graffiti on pavement in ‘dangerous cyclists’ crackdown; Unbeatable Brennan; Onley “up all night on toilet”; Madman Pogačar; Hotel boss on Vuelta visit + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, thunder’s rolling in, and Ryan Mallon’s back to blast some Dolly Parton tunes and keep you up-to-speed with all the midweek cycling news and views from 9 to 5… I’ll get my coat

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 09:59

Tadej Pogacar and Vuelta influencer Erola Jons

“Why do you hyperventilate every time you see me?” Vuelta influencer accused of “setting women in sport back years” after “cringe” Tadej Pogačar ‘interview’; Hulk Hayter explains ripped shorts + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, August is trundling to its inevitable conclusion, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and general silliness on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 10:34

Tadej Pogačar to ride the Vuelta a España, ending weeks of speculation

The Slovenian will start the season's third Grand Tour as the overwhelming favourite

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 09:26

Tadej Pogacar stage 10 2026 Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar opens door to racing Vuelta a España, with royal blessing

The race is one of the few remaining races the Slovenian is said to need to 'complete' cycling...

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 12:00

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

Cycling your commute can lower risk of death by 47%, as long as you aren’t hit by a driver

“Cycling and walking could help deliver almost everything Brits say they want to achieve in 2026 — if we design streets to support them”; How to write off your bike in five seconds; New BBC Hoy documentary; Froome’s future + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander (and his live blog withdrawal symptoms) are back from a week away and will mainly be spending Thursday trying to remember how to run one of these

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 09:04

Wout van Aert was spotted test riding a Paris–Roubaix sector seven times in one day: but is he really “too kind” to win?

Part equipment testing and perhaps part mental prep, the Belgian was spotted riding the same Paris-Roubaix sector seven times, while a recent interview highlights the lasting impact of his injuries

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 17:17

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

Bat-wielding driver pepper-sprayed by cyclist – September 2025

Footage of bat-wielding road rage driver being pepper-sprayed by cyclist in Poland goes viral; Pello Bilbao blasts UCI “hypocrisy” over Israel-Premier tech; TfL Highway Code awareness campaign + more

Welcome to your Tuesday edition of the road.cc live blog - there really is no better way to procrastinate the day away. Jack Sexty will be providing most of the productivity to hamper your own, complemented by some honest interval efforts from Ryan Mallon

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 08:49