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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

Chris Hoy: British Cycling deal can ‘put cycling on Shell’s agenda’

“If you want to make change, it’s better to be on the inside,” the six-time Olympic champion said

British Cycling and Shell: How HSBC pulling plug and COVID-19 hit governing body’s finances

Organisation under fire this week after revealing new partner, but last couple of years have seen huge loss of income

“Greenwashing, pure and simple” – fury as Shell UK sponsors British Cycling

Members express shock at announcement of partnership, with many saying they will cancel their membership

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UCI under fire amid allegations of blocking press freedom by denying journalist World Championships accreditation

Journalist Iain Treloar has investigated UCI links to a Turkmenistan autocrat and a Russian billionaire, but now finds himself excluded from the World Championships

World Anti-Doping Agency set to ban painkiller tramadol

UCI moved quickly to ban 'in competition' use in 2019, a ban which saw Nairo Quintana disqualified from this year's Tour de France a month after securing a sixth-place finish

“We’re sorry – we got this one wrong”: British Cycling apologises for advising cyclists not to ride their bikes during state funeral

The governing body’s updated guidance now says that clubs are “under no obligation” to adjust their routes or timings to avoid clashing with Monday’s funeral and processions

Dual carriageway time trials suspended after cyclist killed on A11

The East District branch of Cycling Time Trials has cancelled or moved a number of races in the wake of Cheryl Tye’s death in June

Commonwealth Games organisers apologise to England tandem team fined by UCI for bronze medal protest

Sophie Unwin and Georgia Holt finished third in Friday’s tandem B sprint but were not awarded medals as only four teams took part

UCI tightens rules on transgender female cyclists by extending transition period to 24 months

Riders such as Emily Bridges transitioning from male to female will now have to wait two years before competing in women’s races

Glasgow City Council orders an “unacceptable” bike shed to be dismantled

Glasgow council ruled the shed be removed after receiving eight complaints

British Cycling to investigate transgender rider’s win at Fort William

Maxine Yates won the expert category in the women's downhill national series last weekend

British Cycling offers Sir Bradley Wiggins “our full support” over grooming claims

Governing body reacts to allegations made in interview; meanwhile, another coach says he was aware of issues

British Cycling’s “unacceptable” transgender policy suspension makes leading women’s race sponsor pull out, as organisers weigh up offers

CiCLE Classic race director Colin Clews says he has received “numerous” offers from potential backers, including women's rights groups, but is concerned about “politicising” the race

British Cycling suspends transgender policy pending review of current system as fallout from Emily Bridges case continues

National governing body says current system is “unfair on all women riders and poses a challenge to the integrity of racing”

GB Olympic cycling chief joins calls on UCI to tighten transgender rules

Meanwhile PM Boris Johnson says he does not believe “biological males should be competing in female sporting events”

Nicole Cooke calls for separate category for transgender cyclists

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist says that “there must be fairness to both trans and biological females”, as Pippa York criticises the “endless talk about trans women invading sport… framed as concerns, fairness, safety”

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges breaks silence to question “alleged ineligibility”

Bridges, who was told on Wednesday that she cannot compete in the women’s event at this weekend’s National Omnium Championships, says she has been “harassed and demonised” in recent weeks

UCI bars transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from debut as woman at National Omnium Championships this weekend

British Cycling calls on governing bodies, transgender community and government “to come together and find a better answer”

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Oxfordshire County Council leader pledges zero tolerance on cyclist deaths

“Everyone from the ages of eight to 80” should be able to cycle in Oxford “without the fear of death or serious injury,” says Liz Leffman

UCI bans Russian and Belarusian national teams after invasion of Ukraine

Events in both countries also banned but riders from those countries with teams registered elsewhere can keep racing