Governing body

Huge potholes force drivers onto ‘opposite side of road’

"I am amazed the council have not classed the area as dangerous"

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5 million “inspired to buy bike” in past year, says British Cycling

Governing body urges people to cycle to work as lockdown eases

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Bottlegate: no automatic DQ for riders throwing water bottles as UCI softens littering penalties

Riders still won’t be able to thrown water bottles to fans, however, with governing body citing safety of competitors and spectators

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British Cycling appoints its first ever Chief Medical Officer

Dr Nigel Jones, who joined as Head of Medical Services for national team in 2017, takes on expanded role

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British Cycling outlines proposed timetable for return of activities

Dates remain subject to change, with governing body warning of “uncertainty” over a number of issues

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Cycling UK accuses government of “airbrushing out” cycling’s post-pandemic role

“It’s impossible to have a ‘green recovery’ if we don’t actually invest in our future,” says charity's CEO

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Male ex-manager of Health Mate-Cyclelive women’s pro team banned for sexual harrassment

UCI Disciplinary Commission upholds complaint brought by several riders against Patrick Van Gansen

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British Cycling criticised for 90-rider pre-Tokyo Olympics track meet

Governing body insists “stringent COVID protocols” are being followed at event in Manchester

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British Cycling cancels 2021 National Cyclo-cross Championships

Tighter coronavirus restrictions and ongoing uncertainty make it impossible to stage event, says governing body

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UCI publishes new concussion protocol as other sports face lawsuits from retired athletes

Governing body acts as brain injury charity warns that “cycling is lagging miles behind other sports”

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Top British Cycling coach sacked for “inappropriate relationships with riders”

Men's podium sprint coach Kevin Stewart dismissed with less than a year to go until Tokyo Olympics

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British Cycling suspends all activities in England from midnight as national restrictions kick in

Governing body “disappointed” government will not permit small group rides and training sessions

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British Cycling calls on government to allow small group rides to continue as second lockdown looms

Plea from governing body as well as counterparts in athletics and triathlon comes ahead of new National Restrictions for England coming into force on Thursday

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Dr Richard Freeman set to appear before tribunal tomorrow

Former British Cycling and Team Sky medic finally due to give evidence to hearing in Manchester

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Cyclo-cross National Trophy Series returns in post-COVID 19 test event

Safety measures in place include changes to pit facilities and spectating being “strongly discouraged”

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UCI to study crashes next season to improve rider safety

“We can fight between us or work together,” says UCI boss David Lappartient following recent high-profile incidents

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British Cycling among 100 organisations calling for Sports Recovery Fund in response to coronavirus crisis

Letter says sport and fitness sector is “an essential service as our nation recovers from the damage caused by Covid-19”

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Imola chosen to host UCI Road Cycling World Championships later this month

Italian motor racing circuit selected because of protection offered against coronavirus after original Swiss venue withdrew

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Deceuninck-Quick Step seeks to end speculation as UCI orders probe over what was taken from Remco Evenepoel’s pocket after Lombardia crash (+ video)

Video showed sports director taking item from rider’s jersey after bridge plunge

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UCI pledges to improve rider safety after high-profile crashes

News comes after Jumbo-Visma's Jos van Emden highlights pros' concerns and outlines 10-point plan to make racing safer

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British Cycling says coaching and club activity in England can return from today

Governing body continues to review planned dates to reintroduce sportives and races

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British Cycling extends suspension of activities – phased return sees sportives and regional races suspended until 1 August

Club and group activity due to resume on 4 July, international and national level races on 1 September

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Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish lash out at British Cycling on Instagram Q&A

“I’m f*cking taking it, it’s mine,” says Wiggins of governing body's request to return Olympic-winning time trial bike

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British Cycling to furlough a third of its workforce as it faces £4m drop in income

CEO Julie Harrington says "tough decision" will see 90 roles furloughed during April and May

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Racing, sportives and other British Cycling sanctioned events suspended until at least the end of April due to coronavirus

Governing body of UK cycle sport says it is working with event organisers to ensure participants receive refunds

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Coronavirus: UCI unveils “decisive measures” to combat impact of outbreak

Governing body seeking to balance health issues with fairness of competition

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Coronavirus: Keep active for your health’s sake, says British Cycling

Governing body says no current plans to cancel events, but advises people to follow government advice

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UCI monitoring coronavirus outbreak amid concerns whether Giro d’Italia can go ahead

Governing body says it is working with race organisers and public health bodies

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Blow to British Cycling as it confirms HSBC UK to end sponsorship four years early

Bank with "Together we thrive" corporate slogan invokes break clause as governing body starts search for new backing

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UCI tightens testosterone rules for transgender athletes

Permitted limits allowed from 1 March will be half those that applied previously

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