Racing

Channel 5 to show daily Tour de France highlights – plus live free-to-air coverage of next year’s UK Grand Départ

Warners Bros. Discovery says the three-year deal with 5 “represents a major step forward in expanding the reach of elite cycling across the UK”

Is this the greatest victory photo ever? Pro cyclist goes viral after crashing over finish line while celebrating… and still managing to win the race

Lotto Intermarché’s Liam Slock won’t forget his first professional win in a hurry. And neither will the internet…

Confusion as Jan-Willem van Schip disqualified for third time in a year after putting bottle under jersey – but UCI jury claims ejection was due to ‘non-compliant clothing’

The Dutchman also told road.cc that media reports he was forced to the ground by a police motorbike rider trying to eject him from the race is "not what happened"

UCI to restrict size of bike computers in the name of protecting riders from on-screen data overload – will this really make racing safer?

At the bottom of a lengthy press release are the UCI’s latest plans to restrict the size of bike computers to 126 x 71mm, alongside confirmation that it will appeal SRAM’s legal victory over its gear ratio regulations

Michael Matthews reveals horror training crash caused by fire engine driver on wrong side of the road

The Australian fast-man has now returned to racing after missing the entire classics season

Giro d’Italia Women stage shortened due to “unstable sheet of ice” while riders tackle final climb

The finish was moved to about 1km from the top of the iconic Colle delle Finestre

“The bike was blowing in the wind”: UCI won’t answer the phone over Lorena Wiebes bike weight saga, team claims – as Specialized founder asks: “Can you imagine if this was Mark Cavendish?”

“It is simply bizarre that we are being brushed off like this,” SD Worx-Protime manager Erwin Janssen says

Netcompany-Ineos CEO’s exit confirmed, as Dave Brailsford resumes control of the team

The team will be hoping the management reshuffle enables an upturn in the team's fortunes

Was Lorena Wiebes disqualified from the Giro d’Italia because of switch to 1x chainring setup? The mystery surrounding the SD Worx rider’s underweight bike

The Dutch rider was disqualified following a post-stage check that found her bike under the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, despite the team claiming prior use of the same bike

Canyon-SRAM drop cryptocurrency sponsor following “breaches of contract” and a criminal investigation

The Polish zondacrypto trading website had joined the team as a title sponsor following Kasia Niewiadoma's victory in the Tour de France Femmes.

Cinelli and Omnium launch limited-edition Supercargo bike ahead of Cycle Messenger World Championships

Just 120 of the steel Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made, combining Danish cargo-bike practicality with classic Italian design

Viewing figures for women’s cycling “explode” after men’s races, says TNT Sports – as exec reveals channel lobbies “heavily” to change calendar

Guy Voisin also said it's important TNT "stands behind" their 'Home of Cycling' moniker and argues that previous free-to-air coverage provided "a limited story" of the sport.

“Riders are getting a little bit too sensitive”: Has the Giro d’Italia’s Milan farce set a new precedent for peloton-powered race safety calls?

“The only excuse I saw was that there were bumps in the road, and they couldn’t get bottles. But that’s rubbish. There are bumps in the road everywhere. They were looking for excuses, they just felt it was too risky,” says Brian Smith

Giro d’Italia rider disqualified for headbutting rival and causing high-speed crash during “dangerous” Milan sprint

Enrico Zanoncello was thrown off his home grand tour and fined 500 Swiss Francs after making contact with Jayco AlUla rider Robert Donaldson at the end of a controversial day at the Giro

“The UCI framed its gear restriction as a safety measure – the science showed it wasn’t”: SRAM hits out at “deeply flawed” gear ratio trial and calls for “reform now”

“This case began as a dispute about our 10-tooth cog. This ruling is much bigger than that,” the components brand said, following an appeal court’s “groundbreaking” ruling to uphold the decision to suspend the UCI’s controversial gearing trial

Is this the end for the UCI’s gear restriction plans? SRAM wins landmark appeal over controversial gearing trial as court rules governing body failed to show how new rules would improve safety

The Brussels Market Court has upheld the suspension of the UCI’s proposed maximum gearing trial, arguing that the test failed to meet transparency and non-discrimination standards

Junior world champion Harry Hudson fractures vertebra in “scary” crash with motorbike rider while training

The Brit has since been discharged from hospital and is grateful to his team and agent for the support he's received

“We want football fans to know how great the Giro is”: TNT Sports boss defends channel’s cycling pricing as “genuine value” – and pledges future free-to-air Tour de France coverage

“What was in the past can't be really measured against what we’ve currently got today. It’s not up to me decide if something is good value or not”

Reckless Giro d’Italia spectators who hit riders claim they were “trying to pull a prank” as police set to charge them with endangering peloton

The two men, who were filmed by a friend lunging in front of the peloton, are also facing a ban from attending sporting events

“As if this sport wasn’t dangerous enough”: Giro d’Italia spectator pushes and tries to kick riders after running in front of peloton

“Respect the riders. Respect the race. There’s a line not to cross. Don’t be like this guy,” the Giro said

Pro cyclist left unconscious with broken nose after being beaten up by teenagers during training ride

Arvid de Kleijn said the assault left him "especially sad that young people no longer respect fellow human beings"

Katie Archibald announces retirement after glittering career marked by triumph and fortitude

The 32-year-old retires with 31 major championships, including two Olympic Golds, and as one of the most-decorated British athletes in history

Cow dung blamed as diarrhoea, fever, and vomiting hit the peloton ahead of the Giro d’Italia

“Half the peloton is ill,” Lotto sports director Maxime Bouet said, revealing some of his riders were hospitalised following the Famenne Ardenne Classic on Sunday

Virtual cyclists set to face random drug tests as MyWhoosh launches first ever anti-doping programme for e-cycling

MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, says their anti-doping policy will start this weekend, in a bid to “strengthen trust in elite virtual racing and protect clean athletes”

Traka gravel race organiser accused of filming while driving in event marred by reports of illegal drafting and course-cutting

While thousands of riders who completed Europe’s biggest gravel race only had nice things to say, tracking failures, safety rows, and distracted driver allegations were all reported in the aftermath of the event in Girona

“Structurally weak”: The Cyclists’ Alliance joins Rapha in condemning UCI for lack of progress on women’s pro cycling, suggesting “festival-style events” built around races to grow sport

In response to the governing body's request for consultation last week, TCA produced a lengthy document levelling many accusations at the UCI for failing to capitalise on the outward popularity of women's racing. It also suggested numerous practical ideas for increased exposure

Is the UCI prioritising “self-preservation over growth”? Rapha CEO hits out at “ineffectual” governing body as cycling clothing brand reissues ‘roadmap’ to reform

“The time for endlessly debating and re-diagnosing the problem has passed,” Fran Millar said, claiming pro cycling has been “failed structurally and commercially”

Ineos Grenadiers announce AI technology company “fighting for Europe’s digital sovereignty” will be new title sponsor… and Sir Dave Brailsford is (officially) back as Team Principal

The team will be known as the Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team from the start of the Giro d'Italia

Tadej Pogačar’s former teammate dies from infection six days after suffering serious knee injury in crash

30-year-old Cristian Camilo Muñoz’s health deteriorated significantly after receiving stitches for his injured knee, with doctors reportedly attributing his death to hospital-acquired bacteria

Council confident Tour de France will be safe to race up Snake Pass despite “numerous active landslips”

Organisers admit contingency in place amid ongoing saga of roadworks and road closures on iconic climb, Derbyshire County Council having previously suggested “it’s not possible to say if work will be completed” in time for 2027 Tour de France Femmes