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French pro cyclist suffering with memory loss after Tour Down Under crash
‘I have no memory of the crash’ says Rudy Molard of Groupama FDJ after incident in Australia
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ineos Grenadiers say they will work with British Cycling to get Tour of Britain back on ‘as quickly as possible’
Ben Swift and Owain Doull both say it would be a "shame" were the Tour of Britain to be no more
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish seeking aerobic gains at altitude before focusing on high intensity work ahead of new season
Astana head coach Vasilis Anastopoulos: ‘Cavendish is currently doing lots of hours in the saddle and only short sessions of more intensive work’
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘I remember eating two pizzas and still being hungry’ - Elisa Longo Borghini on the ride that changed her
2022 Paris-Roubaix Femmes winner reflects back on her victory in the 2013 Trofeo Alfreda Binda
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Geraint Thomas to race Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in 2024
Welshman will return to the Giro in May before heading to the French Grand Tour as part of the Ineos Grenadiers squad
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ireland withdraws bid to host future Tour de France Grand Départ due to ‘funding reductions’
Initial bid was planned in order to host start of race in 2026 or 2027
By Tom Thewlis Published
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American Joe Dombrowski hangs up his racing wheels after 11 years on the WorldTour
American Joe Dombrowski announced his retirement from professional cycling on Tuesday.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘We're now the hunter, not the hunted’ - New Ineos Grenadiers CEO commits to reclaiming top spot amongst WorldTour elite
John Allert outlines team’s targets and ambitions for 2024, including regaining Grand Tour dominance of old
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'First I focus on the Classics': Lotte Kopecky unsure of Tour de France Femmes participation in Olympic year
Belgian aiming to peak in April with Paris-Roubaix a potential target
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I don't know if I'll be at this team or in cycling next year': Julian Alaphilippe on the Giro d'Italia, finding his form, and his relationship with Patrick Lefevere
Frenchman will focus on the Classics and then the Giro d'Italia in his contract year at Quick-Step
By Adam Becket Published
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There is so much hope for British cycling, despite the domestic scene’s troubles
Stevie Williams’ victory at the Tour Down Under was just the latest breakthrough ride by a Briton, although there might not be a home UCI stage race to perform at soon
By Adam Becket Published
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Lizzie Deignan says uncertainty around Women's Tour future is 'frustrating' after promoter enters liquidation
Collapse of SweetSpot leaves race at risk of permanently vanishing
By Tom Thewlis Published
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WATCH: Wout van Aert loses saddle in late crash but still manages to win Benidorm round of cyclo-cross World Cup
Belgian finally ended Mathieu van der Poel’s winter CX dominance on Sunday
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Oscar Onley, Isaac del Toro proud but disappointed as both miss out on Tour Down Under victory
Scot finishes fourth, Mexican second, as breakthrough weeks end in dismay
By Adam Becket Published
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'Underestimated' no more: Stevie Williams powers to victory at Tour Down Under
The 27-year-old from Aberystwyth conquered Mount Lofty on Sunday to take overall victory in Australia, his first WorldTour GC win
By Adam Becket Published
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Dave Brailsford steps back from Ineos Grenadiers team principal role
The 59-year-old, who led Sky and Ineos to seven Tours de France, is set to join Manchester United's board
By Adam Becket Published
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Jasper Philipsen on being the ‘fastest man in the world’, doing the green jersey double at the Tour de France and going one better at Paris-Roubaix
The Belgian sprinter reflects back on his hugely successful 2023 season and outlines his goals for the year ahead
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Stevie Williams 'over the moon' to be in lead at Tour Down Under ahead of 'tough' final stage
The 27-year-old leads the Australian race on count-back, and is hoping to triumph overall on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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‘He’s worked it out’: Oscar Onley meets his high expectations with Willunga Hill stage win at Tour Down Under
The 21-year-old Scot has shown his potential before, but a first win, at WorldTour level too, proved it
By Adam Becket Published
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Willunga Hill set to shake up Tour Down Under, with GC battle shrouded in mystery
Two climbing stages follow four days of largely flat racing in South Australia, so the weekend will decide the race
By Adam Becket Published
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Loss of Women's Tour would be hammer blow for peloton, Elisa Longo Borghini says
British Cycling says 'every possible effort' will be made to ensure a women's event takes place in calendar slot occupied by the Women's Tour
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Birthday boy Sam Welsford makes it a hat-trick at the Tour Down Under
Three WorldTour sprints, three victories for Bora-Hansgrohe’s sprinter. Will it always be this easy?
By Adam Becket Published
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'You can literally turn your brain off': Sam Welsford benefits from 'dialled' leadout again at Tour Down Under
Bora-Hansgrohe rider wins second stage in three days in Australia
By Adam Becket Published
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Testing confusion and the coveted tool: behind the scenes of the UCI’s new brake lever angle checks
The Tour Down Under is the first race where commissaires are testing the angle of brake levers on bikes, entertaining mechanics in the process
By Adam Becket Published
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‘He’s learning fast’: Isaac del Toro, the peloton’s ‘best neo-pro’ triumphant at Tour Down Under
The Mexican has had raced just twice at WorldTour level, and taken his debut victory at the second opportunity
By Adam Becket Published
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Opinion: Sarah Gigante’s story shows why you shouldn’t give up on a rider
After a tough couple of years, the young Australian beat the established favourites to take her first WorldTour win, shortly after moving to pastures new
By Adam Becket Published
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Sam, but different: Bora-Hansgrohe get 2024 off to a flier at Tour Down Under
Sam Welsford powered to victory on stage one in Tanunda to give his team the perfect start
By Adam Becket Published
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Cat Ferguson wins by nearly four minutes at British Cyclo-cross Championships
Seventeen-year-old takes junior women's title as Cameron Mason and Anna Kay win elite honours
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Great Britain collect best ever medal tally at ‘fantastic’ European Track Championships
Performance director Stephen Park hails squad after claiming 14 medals
By Tom Davidson Published