Pleased to say that today I have my first feature for @cyclist.co.uk on the trials and tribulations that riders go through after retirement. A massive thanks to all those that spoke to me about this often sensitive subject especially Julián Arredondo, Ed Clancy, Marcel Kittle and many others.

My first article for @theathletic.com reveals how nervy and tetchy pro cycling is right now: 🌈UCI pressing ITA to catch a big name rider 🚲 Rumours that many banned doping doctors/trainers are back. Not just Martí 💊 Concerns over finishing bottles and decongestants www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

This is about as stupid as re-naming Arsenal to "Arsenal FC Islington North London". velo.outsideonline.com/news/lost-in...

I will buy a beer for the first person to ask Primož Roglič's take on this. I'm looking at you @jonnylong.bsky.social @iaintreloar.bsky.social @cmbreports.bsky.social. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...

Always interesting to see how other sports cover doping stories. I don't think you would get away with not saying what a suspension was for in cycling, which would negate 50% of this discussion. Odd how despite min info it seems to be framed as an isolated incident. youtu.be/IobOf_-x1Dw?...

"Obviously the most pernicious crime here is to use the word ‘whilst’ instead of ‘while’..." That there is @iandunt.bsky.social preaching the gospel for you all. iandunt.substack.com/p/adelaide-a...

If you buy this then on 25 December David Lappartient will climb down your chimney and personally check the length of your socks. It's what every kid dreams of.

I spend a fair bit of time telling students sports journalism isn't just match reports, so I'm glad to have a new bonkers example to use. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...

I had fun on Saeed and Jason's podcast the other week talking about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, hunting centaurs and ice cream. If you're keen to know what creature I'd select as my battle companion. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5Gam... WARNING: There is no cycling chat.

Oscar Delaite rode 752 laps of an indoor track to break the longest continuous wheelie record cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/french-c...

Well considered stuff from @adambecket.bsky.social here. www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/the-r...

If you have two followers, you are ahead of half of all Bluesky accounts. If you have 400 followers, you are in the top 1%. bsky.jazco.dev/stats

Kit designer: How bright would you like in this kit? Mali cycling boss: Yes.

"Journalism is printing something that someone does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell

Worth a read. www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/cycli...

Ned's bang on here.

Stage 18 has been shortened from the 27.2km ITT to the much shorter 12.2km due to worries around rider safety with the potential of more protests. On the racing side, Vingegaard 🇩🇰 and Almeida 🇵🇹 looked to have poorer day yesterday but Pidcock 🇬🇧 and Hindley 🇦🇺 will, however, likely lose time today.

"Audiences don't care about platforms - they care about stories, authenticity, and relevance," Ed Sayer talking about cooking shows, but he could just as easily be talking about journalism. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Kinda sucks that it's come to this but I think @cmbreports.bsky.social is on the money here. The UCI need to remember the distance between farce and tragedy is very very small.

Hope he makes a full recovery, this sounds really nasty. www.instagram.com/p/DN5kbeDEVh...

Presumably it will fight Godzilla in The Channel on bonfire night.

Sick burn.

The plot thickens.

@cmbreports.bsky.social doing the lords work here. www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/maybe...

More developments in this story, which I'm certain will run and run. 🎩 @jeremywhittle.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...

Now he passes Cavendish with 21 wins - 14 left to go.

Can the Kevin Vauquelin fans not get a better chant than "KEEEE-VIN!" C'mon dudes, sort it out. #tourdefrance #tour25

Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France stage win total is now even with Mark Cavendish at the same age. Plus, Pogačar has several more chances to win at this Tour. That covers the most dominant period of Cav's career, he never again won five stages at one Tour after the age of 26. 🧵 1/X

There is absolutely no way that dude is All About Desserts.

Nice stat.

To all those concerned that the Tour de France as a contest is already effectively over you should know that Morden, south London, has everything you're looking for. #tourdefrance #tour25

I'm absolutely sure this'll be totally fine and not further hasten the degrading of our information ecosystem/society in any way. techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/p...

Interesting to note Simon Yates has already put around six minutes into Adam Yates to take a commanding lead in the Unofficial Best Yates competition. IYKYK #tourdefrance #tour25

Big win for Italian clothing brand Santini at the Tour today as Pog seemed intent on wearing one of their skin suits for the TT over that of his team's kit supplier Pissei. No, I'd not heard of them either. #tourdefrance #tour25

With three separate crashes, today is a great example of just why all our pre-race speculation is so prone to being wrong. In the battle of cyclists v. road, French tarmac remains undefeated. #tourdefrance #tour25

Happy Tour de France day to all who celebrate! #tourdefrance #tour25

Nice little story. www.cyclingweekly.com/news/i-dont-...

Dave Brailsford is back at Ineos Grenadiers and, I assume, his first job was designing this jersey on a Friday afternoon after a couple of bottles of rosé.🤮 #tourdefrance #tour25

I'm on the Future Publishing cycling archive today. Sign of the times #1

2 WEEKS. 🤗 #TDF2025

In weird cycling news: www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/tour-...

At my desk today and this is my new best friend. #cycling #journalism #heatwave

Back at the old day job again today where the UCI is still shooting itself in the foot on a regular basis. Nothing changes. www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/this-...

Cycling editors uniform day. @cyclingweekly.com @cyclingnews.com @peterstuart.bsky.social

Same Person, don’t @ me #TourdeSuisse

After axing Tour de France: Unchained, Netflix looks into a #TourdeSuisse X Stranger Things crossover.

Matt Stephens and Rob Hatch wittering on about potatoes on the Criterium du Dauphine coverage just now, my wife: "What nonsense is he on about?" Me: "Bike racing." This nonsense is a fundamental part of the sport.

Robin Orins of Lotto CT has written a piece about the last six months and more He’s been silent for a reason but is now ready to share his feelings #MentalHealthMatters Bedank Robin robinorinsstory.com/2025/06/10/t...

Last April, Lauren Dickson had never even ridden a road race - now she is on the cusp of a WorldTour contract www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/first...

This is epic.