Women

Italian smashes women’s round-the-world record

Paola Gianotti recovers from broken vertebra to complete record attempt

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Minimum wage for pro women cyclists could be premature says Brian Cookson

Says that women’s races should be allowed to get longer and harder

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Interview: Marianne Vos – The Dutch rider with a strong claim on being the world’s best cyclist

Women's cycling is going in the right direction, says star who enjoys dominating her rivals‏

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Star-gate – Wiggle rejects Anna Glowinski “copying” claims after investigation

Online retailer publishes detailed response to plagiarism allegations

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Wiggle to investigate plagiarism claim in Ana Nichoola Star-gate row

Women’s cycle clothing designer Anna Glowinski accuses online retailer of "copying" her design

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Lizzie Armitstead says there should be a minimum wage for female cyclists

World Cup and Commonwealth champion also calls on UCI to be "stronger" in support for women's cycling

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Kentucky cyclist repeatedly arrested and jailed – for commuting on the road

Police say that Cherokee Schill endangers herself and other road users… and slows them down

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Now the Colombian men cop internet ridicule — or do they?

Mainstream media misidentifies another pale team uniform

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Brian Cookson says UCI “on the case” over Colombian women’s team kit

But could it all be a trick of the light? The BBC is taking no chances

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Emma Pooley smashes world duathlon field in first race

The former pro cyclist who retired last month finished 30 minutes ahead of nearest rival

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Joanna Rowsell moves to Pearl Izumi Sports Tours International team

Olympic team pursuit champ joins Laura Trott in leaving Wiggle Honda as Rio 2016 preparations build

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New road.cc kit on sale now!

Two jerseys and two shorts in men's and women's cut, plus a wind vest, socks and caps

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NEC Cycle Show goes cyclo-cross crazy with elite race & loads of new stuff + discount for roadcc users

Equal prize money for men and women & new gear from Raleigh, Condor, Hope, Pivot, Ridley and Kinesis… did we mention the roadcc discount?

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Videos: On-bike footage as Giorgia Bronzini wins on The Mall

Wiggle Honda’s Italian rider outsprints Vos and Armitstead to take Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix

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Matrix Vulpine women’s team applies to join top tier of cycling

Outfit says it has backing of sponsors and aims to bring through British riders

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Pippa Middleton’s Race Across America bike auctioned for charity

Proceeds from sale will be split between British Heart Foundation and Michael Matthews Foundation

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MP: 2-speed cycle lanes would get more women riding – and let them avoid “Lycra clad mad cyclists”

Former minister Meg Hillier also calls for more cycle-friendly female fashion

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Emma Pooley wins third Giro Rosa stage to seal mountains title

Success for British rider at Italian stage race as Marianne Vos takes third overall win

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Marianne Vos backs UCI’s Women’s Cycling Week

Profile-raising events to culminate with La Course by le Tour de France on Champs-Élysées

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Video: Marcel Kittel & Andre Greipel debate who’s going to win on the Champs-Élysées

Top sprinters will battle it out - but who will come out on top?

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Joanna Rowsell talks body image: “being as skinny as possible isn’t necessarily healthy”

Olympic gold medalist puts her own confidence down to sport

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First Women’s Cycling Forum to be held in Edinburgh

Presentations and discussions aim to bring women into a starring role in cycling policy and events

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British Cycling says its drive to get more women riding is overturning cycling’s gender imbalance

Governing body updates on its strategy announced 12 months ago to get 1 million more women in saddle by 2020

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Two million new cycle commuters about to take to the roads, says CycleScheme

People fed up with overcrowding and squalor of public transport apparently

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Video highlights: Lizzie Armitstead leads World Cup after winning Ronde van Drenthe

British national road champion beats Rabo Liv's Anna van der Breggen to win a World Cup race for first time

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BBC to broadcast highlights of 2014 UCI Women Road World Cup (+ video)

All 9 races will be broadcast to UK viewers plus 6 feature programmes about women involved in elite cycling

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Piazza in Italy named after Alfonsina Strada – the only woman to ride the Giro

San Salvatore Monferrato honours cyclist to mark International Women's Day

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Rapha announce Women’s 100 event for July 20

March 8 marks Women's day, and to celebrate Rapha have announced their second Women's 100 event

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Trek UK stores to host Precision Fit & Ladies’ Night events

Come and find out all about brand's new bike fitting system plus issues specific to female riders

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Women’s racing on the increase with a 23 per cent rise in female-held licences in the last year

Massively increased interest comes after a drive to get more than a million more women on bikes

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