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“When British Cycling teamed up with Shell, many of us puked our bodies inside out”: Cyclists praise climate activists’ guerilla ad campaign as Shell slams “misleading” billboards

According to Shell, Brandalism’s striking “hacked” billboards “completely mischaracterise the nature of our partnership with British Cycling”, while British Cycling itself insists its partnership with the oil giant makes a “positive impact”

“I feel a real responsibility to get this right”: Former Ineos manager Rod Ellingworth named as new Tour of Britain race director

The 51-year-old, who left the British squad in November, will take on the new role as part of British Cycling’s commitment to deliver the men’s and women’s races in 2024

Emily Bridges accuses Rishi Sunak of “normalising violence against trans people”, as she prepares for British Cycling legal challenge

Bridges claims British Cycling’s decision to ban transgender women from female events “violated” her human rights, but conceded that “elite sport is over for me”

All cyclists must adhere to 20mph speed limits during time trials in Britain – as governing body cites safety concerns and risk of causing “public outrage”

New guidance issued by Cycling Time Trials also aims to prevent riders gaining an “unfair advantage”, and says that any course with a 20mph section should be avoided if a suitable alternative is available

Lance Armstrong’s old boss launches scathing attack on “selfie king” David Lappartient, as UCI president also criticised for using phone while cycling for Pogačar clip

Johan Bruyneel claimed Lappartient is only interested in being “seen alongside important and influential figures”, and is simply using cycling to further his political ambitions

Former pro cyclist banned for life by Cycling Canada for sexual misconduct and grooming a minor

Alex Amiri has been banned from participating in cycling activities “in any capacity”, including as an athlete, coach, or spectator, after breaching “various” sections of Cycling Canada’s code of conduct

UCI insurer pays six-figure settlement over British cyclist’s heatstroke death at Gran Fondo World Championships

Barry Covington collapsed while competing at the 2017 event in the south of France, the Gran Fondo taking place during a 39°C heatwave and participants later complaining about a shortage of water and poorly manned feed stops

New gambling-based pro keirin series classified as a “forbidden event” by UCI, as participating riders threatened with sanctions

The DerbyWheel tour, a globalised version of the Korean and Japanese keirin model that encourages viewers to bet on the races, is set to launch in early 2024

UCI set to clamp down on “extreme” turned-in brake levers

The governing body says the position adopted by an increasing number of riders in recent years “limits braking capacity”, with new regulations set to be introduced in 2025

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty riders fined by UCI and ordered to attend educational course after posting racist gesture during race in China

Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen, who shared a photo of the discriminatory gesture to Instagram, were withdrawn from the Tour of Guangxi by the Belgian team last month

Redundancies at British Cycling amid “declining membership”

A year on from that controversial Shell deal and British Cycling says membership is down seven per cent

British Cycling calls for end to “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists

"Greater consistency in the way police deal with incidents on the road": The governing body has joined forces with law firm Leigh Day to sponsor an All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking report which will be published in Parliament today

Manchester Velodrome, the home of British Cycling, reopens after 2 years and a £27m refurbishment

The National Cycling Centre, dubbed the ‘Medal Factory’, was the training ground for champions such as Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Dame Laura Kenny

Emily Bridges set to mount legal challenge against British Cycling’s transgender policy

“While I have learned not to attach my entire self-worth to cycling, I’ll still be fighting British Cycling’s decision in the courts and the streets,” Bridges recently told Vogue

Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for ordering testosterone for unnamed riders, as British Cycling “frustrated” that elements of case “remain uncertain”

An independent tribunal was “comfortably satisfied” that Freeman intended to make prohibited substances available to one or more of his athletes, as UK Anti-Doping handed him a four-year-ban from all sport

UCI bans transgender female cyclists who have transitioned after puberty from competing in international women’s races

The governing body says its previous rules, which required “at least two years of gender-affirming hormone therapy”, are not “sufficient to completely eliminate the benefits of testosterone during puberty in men”

Cycling Time Trials: Transgender women can no longer compete in female events

Governing body for time trialling follows British Cycling lead by introducing 'Open' category

British Cycling to cut U23 road programme, cites “incredibly challenging financial landscape”

Great Britain Cycling Team head coach Matt Brammeier admitted "we just can't afford it any more", with track medals to get the "majority of the focus"

British Cycling’s new ‘Open’ category “patently designed to make sure that transgender women will compete at a major disadvantage”, says “perplexed” transgender cyclist

Meanwhile, Nicole Cooke said the governing body’s decision to “protect female sport is the right one”

British Cycling updates transgender policy, introduces new “Open” category

The national governing body announced an "Open" category today to run alongside the female category, transgender women required to compete in the open category

Emily Bridges calls British Cycling “failed organisation”, says trans women have been “banned” as new ‘Open’ category announced

"...all you do is take money from petrochemical companies and engage in culture wars", says Bridges in a scathing attack on British Cycling as the governing body launches its new transgender and non-binary participation policy

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Russian and Belarusian cyclists to be allowed to race at world championships and other UCI events as “neutrals”

The governing body’s move comes just over a month after the IOC reversed its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competition – though sanctions against teams remain

British Cycling appoints Jon Dutton as new permanent CEO

Former Rugby League World Cup CEO will fill the position after the controversial exit of Brian Facer

“Continuing as we are remains unsafe”: Calls for British Cycling action as rider airlifted to hospital after collision with car during race

The National B-level Wally Gimber Trophy in East Sussex was stopped early on Sunday due to the incident, with one rider suffering a serious cut to his neck after crashing through the rear windscreen of the stationary vehicle

Brian Cookson pens outspoken critique of British Cycling at “crisis point” thanks to people “with no real knowledge” of cycling

"I'm not going to beat about the bush. It's time for straight talking," former UCI and British Cycling president writes in start-of-year blog

UCI clamps down on narrow handlebars, pin-less number pockets and support car trickery

According to the world governing body’s new rules, which will come into force on 1 January, the minimum width of handlebars must be 350mm

“We respect the public’s right to protest”: British Cycling addresses Extinction Rebellion protest over Shell deal

Activists from the group also targeted Ineos' London headquarters yesterday

Extinction Rebellion protest British Cycling’s Shell deal at National Cycling Centre

Two protesters were filmed displaying a 'Get Shell out of British Cycling' banner at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester

Online abuse ‘dehumanises’ cyclists and puts them in danger on the roads, British Cycling warns

“We will continue to use social media to try and enforce better behaviour,” says the governing body

British Cycling CEO Brian Facer leaves post with immediate effect

Governing body looks for new head weeks after announcing controversial Shell partnership