Alex Dowsett responds after Griff Rhys Jones ‘depicts cyclists as yobs’ in newspaper column
Alex Dowsett has shared his thoughts after Griff Rhys Jones complained about “lycra-clad hooligans” in a newspaper column.
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‘The need for competition is enormous’ – Quick-Step take the win as racing returns in Belgium
Bike racing is officially back in Belgium as the GP Vermarc Sport saw WorldTour pros hit the roads in a local Kermesse race.
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Egan Bernal says Chris Froome ‘never got mad’ over Tour de France leadership comments
Egan Bernal says Chris Froome ‘never got mad at him’ for his comments on leadership at the 2020 Tour de France.
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Met Police respond after officer stops black cyclist and says riding without a helmet or licence plate is ‘anti-social behaviour’
The Metropolitan Police has issued a response after a black cyclist was stopped by officers and told riding without a helmet or licence plate is ‘anti-social behaviour.
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Movistar joins the race to become a sustainable and green cycling team
Movistar has pledged to become carbon neutral after investigating their carbon footprint.
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US National Championships cancelled as country struggles to contain spread of coronavirus
The US National Championships have been cancelled as the country has struggled to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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Richard Carapaz may have to ride and drive 900km to catch flight to Europe to defend Giro d’Italia title
Richard Carapaz may have to ride his bike and drive 900km to make a flight to Europe in order to defend his Giro d’Italia title.
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Former British champ Connor Swift extends contract with Arkéa-Samsic
Connor Swift will be spending another two seasons in the ProTeam ranks as he has extended his contract with Arkéa-Samsic.
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Drivers caught on camera mounting pavement to get past cycling safety road closure
While councils across the country have been taking welcome steps of making the roads safer for walkers and cyclists, but some drivers are refusing to follow the rules.
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Advert for new e-bike banned in France because it ‘discredits the entire car sector’
An advert for a Dutch bike has been banned in France because it “discredits the entire car industry.”
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‘You’d risk becoming deathly ill’: Victor Campenaerts takes altitude training to a new extreme
Victor Campenaerts has already been pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the return of racing, but his latest regime takes things to the extreme.
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Shake-up at Mitchelton-Scott after ownership confusion, as Bahrain-McLaren boss joins team
Mitchelton-Scott has announced a major management shake-up in the wake of a failed sponsorship deal.
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Now Mathieu van der Poel takes on Tour of Flanders day after Roubaix recon
Just a day after a big recon training session on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel crossed the border for another 138km on the stones.
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‘Parks should not be for cars to cut through’: Should motor vehicles be permanently banned from Richmond Park?
The news that cars would be temporarily banned from Richmond Park will have been a welcome announcement to cyclists, before riders were banned too.
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Cyclist killed after being hit by van driver was NHS nurse volunteering in intensive care
A cyclist killed after he was hit by a van driver was an NHS nurse who had been volunteering in intensive care during the coronavirus crisis.
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Mathieu van der Poel shares his Paris-Roubaix recon on Strava
Mathieu van der Poel has his eyes firmly focused on the road season as he hit the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix for a recon ride.
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‘Kids love competition, so start from there’: Why getting cycling into schools could be the future of the sport
How can we broaden the appeal of cycling?
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Nairo Quintana fears managers exploiting young Colombian riders to find next Grand Tour star
Nairo Quintana has revealed his fears that managers could be exploiting young Colombian riders in search of the latest Grand Tour superstar.
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Julian Alaphilippe’s dad dies after long illness
Julian Alaphilippe’s dad has died after suffering from a long illness.
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Switzerland 2020 World Championships given green light after coronavirus uncertainty
The 2020 World Championships will go ahead as planned in Switzerland, despite the uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bike sales have surged during lockdown, but e-bike boom is slowing
We’ve seen a huge surge in the number of people riding bikes during the coronavirus lockdown and new sales figures have confirmed cycling’s popularity.
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Council responds to backlash after removing cycle lane because drivers complained
The council that removed a cycle lane after 48 hours because drivers complained has responded to the backlash.
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Nine ways to keep your cycling motivation going
Over the last few months, we’ve seen huge numbers of people jumping on the bike for the first time.
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Driver admits killing cyclist after being told not to drive because of failing eyesight
A driver has admitted killing a cyclist after he was stopped from driving due to his failing eyesight.
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Tour de Yorkshire under threat as organiser requests bail-out
The Tour de Yorkshire is under threat as the organisers are seeking a financial bail-out.
