news
The latest cycling news, covering global races, bikes and cycling products and commuting and cycling safety issues.
Latest
-
Mads Pedersen topples Mathieu van der Poel to win Gent-Wevelgem
"I had to believe that my sprint was good enough to beat Mathieu," says former world champion after two-up finale
By Tom Davidson Published
-
Tadej Pogačar: 'I want to be the best ever cyclist'
The Slovenian utterly dominated the Volta a Catalunya, winning the three mountainous stages and even a final day sprint
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
-
A defeated peloton reacts to Tadej Pogačar's latest exhibition: 'No-one can compete with him. I have never seen anything like this'
Rivals and former teammates of the Slovenian champion describe how bike racing is now a race for second
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
-
Heat training left me thinking 'if that’s what Hell is like, it would be easier to be good'
Hutch's attempts to incorporate heat conditioning into his training have often taken him dangerously close to boiling point
By Michael Hutchinson Published
-
Can Hugh Carthy finish on a Grand Tour podium again? 'He's still going to be one of the best climbers in the world'
The Briton has finished eighth and ninth at the Giro d'Italia since his Vuelta podium
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
-
'It only prolongs our suffering' - family of slain teen cycling champion reacts as driver's homicide trial is delayed
Driver who struck and killed 17-year-old Magnus White did not enter a plea.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Advantage Mathieu van der Poel in the next chapter of his eternal rivalry with Wout van Aert
The Dutchman timed his attack perfectly, to strike first in 2024 at the E3 Saxo Classic. Can Van Aert respond?
By Adam Becket Published
-
Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack
World Champion goes solo for 41 kilometres after Wout van Aert crashes at the bottom of the climb
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Jonas Vingegaard’s former team reclaims Coll de Rates KOM from Juan Ayuso
18-year-old Peter Øxenberg Hansen now officially holds Strava title, beating UAE Emirates rider by 11 seconds
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites to be relaunched by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
"Relaunch" set to take place next week, after Frasers Group acquired the brands
By Adam Becket Published
-
Tweets of the week: A prize pork pie, 'GroundPog Day', and a mullet-less Mathieu van der Poel
Chris Froome exhausts himself, Dylan Groenewegen has a tiny fan, and more
By Adam Becket Published
-
Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure
Sagan recently underwent second operation in Italy to tackle heart rhythm related issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Sepp Kuss calls for patience on his form as he declares 'I still have room to grow'
The Grand Tour winner is on course for his second successive one week stage race top-10
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
-
Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
A big loss for domestic elites and amateurs alike, the Joe Martin Stage Race was one of just four UCI races remaining on US soil.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
The art of peaking with Geraint Thomas: 'It’s easy to take for granted that 9 times out of 10 I hit my goals'
The Welshman also calls for better governance in the sport to help it grow further
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
-
Elisa Balsamo outsprints Charlotte Kool to win Classic Brugge-De Panne
Italian takes second WorldTour victory on the trot
By Tom Davidson Published
-
Will Visma-Lease a Bike and SD Worx-Protime dominate Gent-Wevelgem again?
The ante-penultimate Classic before the Tour of Flanders always offers up exciting action
By Adam Becket Published
-
Cyclist critically ill after developing flesh-eating disease from infected saddle sore
Ryan Busto making recovery but still in intensive care
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
GB para-cyclists 'shaken up' after being mugged for medals in Rio
British Cycling are in contact with the police about the incident
By Tom Davidson Published
-
Former CEO imprisoned for $11 million scheme to acquire top Italian cycling brands
Mancini fraudulently raised millions from investors to acquire cycling brands De Rosa, De Marchi Apparel, Limar Helmets, Cinelli and Columbus, yet none of the acquisitions were made.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Jasper Philipsen sprints to victory in Classic Brugge-De Panne
The new Milan-San Remo champion makes it two wins in four days
By James Shrubsall Published
-
Cycle to Work schemes 'like the wild west' as row over commissions rumbles on
Cycle to Work Alliance and Association of Cycle Traders in ongoing dialogue to force change but still 'poles apart' over commission fee issue
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
E3 Saxo Classic heralds the return of the Wout van Aert vs Mathieu van der Poel rivalry
With just over a week to go until the Tour of Flanders, here's the key information, route, start list and riders to watch for E3
By Adam Becket Published
-
Rider safety back in focus after Trofeo Alfredo Binda complaints
Riders complained of roads being open to traffic and being forced to DNF
By James Shrubsall Published
-
Is this the end for Wiggle and Chain Reaction after 'holding page' displayed on website?
Holding pages present on both websites, with remaining orders set to be fulfilled in 7-10 days
By Adam Becket Published
-
'I'll miss her laugh, her work ethic and her determination' - Elinor Barker on Laura Kenny's retirement
Fellow Olympic team pursuit rider pays tribute to "iconic" Kenny
By Adam Becket Published
-
Talks underway to take Tour of Britain Women to Wales this year
Wrexham Council in discussions with British Cycling officials to host second stage as race potentially set to start in Wales
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Roads in England and Wales at 'breaking point' due to potholes, as the cost to fix spirals
It would take 10 years and £16.3 billion to tackle the backlog of repairs needed on English and Welsh roads
By Adam Becket Published
-
Wiggle's takeover is an opportunity for small bike businesses, says clothing CEO
It's time for the smaller fish to take back customers that Wiggle has traditionally taken from them, says Jake Wright
By James Shrubsall Published