Swiss police confirm Fernando Alonso was hit by car while cycling
Swiss police have confirmed that Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso was injured after he was hit by a car while cycling.
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Van driver knocked cyclist off bike and then verbally abused rider
A van driver knocked a cyclist off his bike and then verbally abused the rider, sparking a police investigation into the incident.
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Wout van Aert’s coach says he’s ‘currently good enough to compete, but not to win’
Wout van Aert’s coach says the Belgian star still has work to do before he can compete for victory in the Classics this year.
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Peter Sagan forced to miss Classics Opening Weekend after contracting coronavirus, according to report
Peter Sagan will be forced to miss the opening Classics weekend after contracting coronavirus earlier this month, according to a report.
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‘Felt like a pure bike racer again’ - Mark Cavendish delighted to race again with Deceuninck - Quick-Step, despite mechanical
Mark Cavendish may have missed out on the chance to fight for victory in the Clasica de Almeria, but the British sprinter still shared his delight a re-joining Deceuninck - Quick-Step.
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‘It’s a lifestyle’ - Comedian Kevin Hart dons Rapha kit and strikes a pose with his Trek bike
Comedian Kevin Hart gets it - ‘it’s a lifestyle,’ said the comedian and actor while posing in Rapha kit with his Trek bike.
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Dr Richard Freeman charged with breaching two anti-doping rules, according to report
Dr Richard Freeman has been charged with two anti-doping offences, according to a report.
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Tweets of the Week: Supertuck special, featuring Thomas De Gendt, Christine Majerus, and Marco Haller
While there has been a lot to talk about in the cycling world this week, including the return of racing with Étoile de Bessèges and the Tour de la Provence, there is only one topic that has dominated the conversation on cycling social media.
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‘Dangerous for mortals, less so for professionals’: Readers share their thoughts as UCI bans supertuck and forearms time trial riding position
The decision to ban the supertuck and forearms time trial position in the pro peloton has proved hugely controversial amongst pro riders.
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Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso hospitalised after incident while cycling
Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been hospitalised after a crash while riding his bike.
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Marcel Kittel reveals the power numbers and effort behind his most successful Tour de France years
Marcel Kittel has revealed some of the staggering power numbers behind his most successful Tour de France years in a new study.
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‘If I have to live with an unfair system, I don’t know if I want to continue’: Androni boss vents his anger after being left out of Giro d’Italia
The boss of Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec has vented his frustration after his squad was left out of the 2021 Giro d’Italia.
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Nairo Quintana’s team Arkéa-Samsic miss out on Giro d’Italia
Nairo Quintana’s team will have to redraw their 2021 schedule after being left out of this year’s Giro d’Italia.
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Lachlan Morton and Alex Howes dominate leaderboard in Old Man Winter Rally
Lachlan Morton and Alex Howes are currently dominating the top of the leaderboard in the Old Man Winter Rally.
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Teams announced for 2021 Giro d’Italia, including Alberto Contador’s squad and Alpecin-Fenix
The teams for the 2021 Giro d’Italia have been announced, with Alpecin-Fenix set to compete while Alberto Contador’s squad have also received an invite.
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Mark Cavendish will make 2021 Deceuninck - Quick-Step debut this week
Mark Cavendish will make his 2021 Deceuninck - Quick-Step debut this week in Spain at the Clasica de Almeria.
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Tell us: What are your thoughts on the UCI banning the supertuck and forearms on the handlebars position?
Cycling’s international governing body has banned the ‘supertuck’ position and the forearms on handlebars pose, which offer an aerodynamic advantage to any rider adopting these riding styles.
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MP says Richmond Park ‘not a sports park’ and cyclists should be thoughtful
The MP for Richmond Park says its “not a sports park” and that cyclists should be thoughtful.
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‘I just know it’s very hard...and Chris Froome ran up it’ - Riders prepare for early-season ascent of Mont Ventoux in Tour de la Provence
The racing calendar continues this week with the Tour de la Provence, an early-season stage race popular among with the climbers.
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Cyclist who lost her job after gesturing at Donald Trump now builds cycle lanes as elected official
A cyclist who lost her job for gesturing at Donald Trump has since become an elected official and has helped build cycle lanes in her region.
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‘No evidence’ that Richard Freeman used testosterone to dope a rider, tribunal hears
There is “no evidence” that doctor Richard Freeman have testosterone to a rider to dope, his medical tribunal has heard.
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Retired British pro Steve Cummings joins Ineos Grenadiers as sports director
Retired British pro Steve Cummings is joining Ineos Grenadiers as a sports director.
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Not starting a Team Sky women’s squad was ‘an oversight,’ says former CEO
The decision not to start a Team Sky women’s squad was “an oversight,” according to the team’s former CEO.
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‘We’ve just pressed pause, but we’re ready to start again’ - How British Continental teams are coping with coronavirus
The racing season is back on in Europe, but British teams still have to wait for their racing return
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Tweets of the Week: Fair weather track riders Katie Archibald and Elinor Barker, puncturing on the turbo, and one very bored Egan Bernal
Bike racing is officially back!
