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How to build a core strength programme for cycling

Give your cycling a rock-solid base by ticking off Chris Pritchard's ultimate workouts

Egan Bernal takes Laureus World Sports Award alongside Lionel Messi and Simone Biles

Egan Bernal was crowned at the Laureus World Sports Award alongside some of the biggest stars in the world, including Simone Biles, Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi.

Cycling to work might just help you live longer, according to new study

People who opt to cycle to work reduce their risk of dying, according to new research.

Video of car passenger soaking cyclist in orange juice appears on social app TikTok

A video has emerged on social media of a car passenger soaking a cyclist in orange juice.

Victor Campaenaerts wins race in Namibia and donates prize money to charity

The Belgian finished eight minutes ahead of the rest of the field

Four, the record: Inside the race to smash the Individual Pursuit four-minute barrier

The individual pursuit may no longer be an Olympic event but the race to break the four-minute barrier has taken on a new urgency

Tweets of the week: Tom Boonen, Laura Kenny and Chloe Hosking

We're back with more hilarity from the world of cycling from the last week.

‘Paint isn’t going to protect you from incompetent drivers’ – Video emerges of Tesco driver knocking off cyclist

Video footage has emerged of the moment a Tesco delivery driver ‘left hooks’ a cyclist and knocked him from his bike.

Rapha Foundation announces cycling groups awarded $750,000 of funding

The Rapha Foundation has announced the cycling groups awarded $750,000 in funding as part of the new initiative.

Man convicted after hitting cyclist who spent 18 months in coma before dying

The man drove through a red light before hitting the 49-year-old cyclist

Driver denies injuring cyclist two days after she won medal at Yorkshire 2019 World Championships

A driver has denied injuring cyclist Lauren Dolan two days after she won a medal at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships.

Disappointment as Boris Johnson’s plans for UK cycle lanes ‘a drop in the ocean’

Plans to build 250 miles of cycle lanes across the UK has been met with disappointment, as the investment is just a fraction of the money being spent on transport.

How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?

We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white

UCI releases update on rules for transgender athletes

The UCI has released an update on plans to change the rules for transgender women competing in cycling.

Bike gears: shifting explained for beginners

We talk you through how to use your bicycle gears efficiently and properly

How to win a bike race without leaving your house

Online racing is opening up a whole new world of crash-free competition. CW’s Alex Ballinger scopes out how to become the hero of his own living room

Aerocoach announces new national series of road bike-only time trials

If you’ve ever wanted to give time trialling a go, but were worried didn’t have the right kit, you’re certainly not alone.

Richard Freeman likely to face anti-doping charges before tribunal conclusion, according to reports

Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman is likely to face anti-doping charges before the conclusion of his medical misconduct hearing.

Long or short intervals - New study explores which is best to boost performance

Ever questioned what kind of intervals are best to improve your performance?

Tweets of the week: Training rest day special with Annemiek van Vleuten, Elinor Barker and Marianne Vos

Five bucket list rides in Wales

Wales offers incredible riding, on both sides of the north/south divide

Undercover police in UK riding bikes to catch dangerous drivers

Undercover officers in the UK are riding bikes to catch dangerous drivers who near pass cyclists.

‘In cycling there is 90 per cent doping,’ says Stefan Denifl’s lawyer

Stefan Denifl’s defence lawyer has claimed ‘in cycling there is 90 per cent doping’ as the Austrian pro stands trial over his own blood doping.

André Greipel to attempt biggest ever Zwift group ride to raise awareness of brain disease

Could you keep up with one of the fastest sprinters in cycling history?

Power to weight ratio: watts per kilogram explained and how to boost yours

Unless you only ever ride on pancake-flat surfaces, improving your power-to-weight ratio is a must. Andrew Hamilton explains why and how