Vuelta a Espana

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
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“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
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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
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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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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
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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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“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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“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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“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 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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