Racing

“A very sad moment”: Two killed and six injured as driver of race vehicle veers off road into crowd at Tour of Rwanda

“This accident reminds us of the importance of road safety and always remain vigilant, whether driving or cheering on the riders along the race,” Rwanda’s sports minister said

UCI calls for “clear regulatory framework” to govern rider airbags

Cycling’s governing body says it is aiming to broaden the development of the safety tech to the “greatest number of manufacturers possible”, after Aerobag unveiled their system last month

British Cycling restores free YouTube coverage for National Track Championships following controversial cyclocross paywall

Governing body confirms "uninterrupted action and expert commentary" available free on YouTube this weekend, but streaming of future events and races remains under review and "determined on a case‑by‑case basis, reflecting the unique nature, costs and practicalities of each of our disciplines"

Why did Tadej Pogačar share his power data on his latest Strava upload? Won’t it help his rivals?

It's unusual for a Grand Tour contender to be this open about their numbers - what's Pogacar's game here, then? We asked a coach to offer some possible explanations

Jim Ratcliffe “sorry” claim that UK is “being colonised” by immigrants “offended some people” – as Ineos Grenadiers stay silent on owner’s controversial comments

Keir Starmer described Ratcliffe’s remarks, which have angered many within cycling, as “offensive and wrong”, as well as “inflammatory and divisive”

“Do you wait two minutes or show me the middle finger?”: Tadej Pogačar hits out at “spoiled” fans after bizarre confrontation – and reveals rare glimpse at power data

The world champion’s negative encounter comes after his Tour de France rival Jonas Vingegaard was injured in a crash allegedly caused by a fan following him too closely on a descent

Cycling coverage set to move (again) in UK and Ireland from Discovery+ to HBO Max – but it won’t get any cheaper to watch

TNT Sports will be absorbed into the new HBO Max service in March, marking the third time cycling has moved to a different streaming service in just over two years

Bradley Wiggins launches AI coaching app (complete with AI-generated portrait), allowing cyclists to “learn from legends”… kind of

For £22 a month, users can ask questions and get AI-generated responses based on “deep and wide-ranging” interviews from six high-profile athletes, including Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey and cricketer Sir Alastair Cook

British Cycling “reviewing” £2.99 YouTube subscription after controversial trial at cyclocross national championships, with all memberships cancelled until plans confirmed

The pilot broadcast was introduced, to a mixed reception, as part of British Cycling’s “dynamic new approach to domestic sports coverage” designed to “inspire new fans and deepen engagement”

Loss of ITV Tour de France coverage “a shame” before UK Grand Départ, says TNT Sports pundit

“I think a lot of people, the general public, watch the Tour de France on ITV and terrestrial TV. To take it away from them, I think it’s losing a lot of fans,” Brian Smith said

Cyclocross rider “aggressively” pushes rival at world championships, gets disqualified, rides on… then crashes hard, as Lucinda Brand powers to second rainbow jersey in thriller

Marion Norbert Riberolle shoved Kristýna Zemanová in the chest after the Czech rider caused a crash on the fifth lap in Hulst

Why has Tadej Pogačar partnered with a “disgraced” crypto scheme guilty of violating anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws?

The four-time Tour de France winner is now the global brand ambassador of KuCoin, a platform found to have handled over $9 billion in criminal funds, and with alleged links to Iran and a transnational money laundering network involving torture

“He got angry with me for staying on his wheel”: Jonas Vingegaard crashes on descent while being followed by amateur, as team urges fans to “give riders space and peace”

Two-time Tour de France winner reportedly left bloodied by training crash, but Visma-Lease a Bike confirm no serious injuries

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

“Rider and spectator safety is always the number one priority for our event,” Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady said following the decision to modify Saturday’s stage, with temperatures of 43°C forecast

Sam Bennett undergoes heart surgery after health scare: “I had palpitations, I didn’t know what was going on”

In an in-depth interview with road.cc, the Irish sprinter and former Tour de France green jersey winner reveals the heart issue may have been holding him back for years, admitting it’s “possible I was having mini episodes during sprints”

Life Time’s drop bar ban was made in the interest of fairness, claims Payson McElveen

Elite rider Payson McElveen steps in to shed more light on Life Time's controversial drop bar ban

“It’s not possible to say if work will be completed”: UK council admits famous climb’s Tour de France inclusion could be threatened by landslip repairs

Concerns landslip repairs could blight major climb ahead of Tour de France returning to the UK in 2027, with the county's council admitting it is impossible to say if works will be finished in time

“Historic day for British sport”: Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Cardiff confirmed as 2027 Tour de France host cities – as talks over free-to-air TV coverage of UK Grand Départ “ongoing”

Leeds will host the start of the Tour de France Femmes, it was confirmed today, making it the third city to welcome both the men’s and women’s Tours, while the men’s race will feature stage finishes in Carlisle, Liverpool, and Cardiff

“I didn’t want to use Gaza as a scapegoat to get out of my contract”: Derek Gee-West’s €30 million legal dispute over Israel-Premier Tech exit resolved, as Canadian star says controversy “best left in the past”

Gee-West, who has signed for Lidl-Trek for 2026, insisted there were a “whole bunch of reasons” behind his departure from the team now known as NSN Cycling

Cyclocross star told by doctors to stop cycling completely after blood flow problems force early retirement

Former European champion Eli Iserbyt revealed that it is “no longer medically advisable for me to ride my bike recreationally and competitively” in an emotional Instagram video

Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect

The 33-year-old defending Giro d'Italia champion said "it is not a decision I have made lightly"

British Cycling trials £2.99 subscription to watch cyclocross national championships on YouTube… and claims paywall part of “dynamic new approach” to “inspire new fans and deepen engagement”

You'll need to pay for another subscription if you want to watch this weekend's cyclocross action

Will a bike fit make you faster in 2026? New study suggests amateur cyclists could unlock significant power gains

New study into Selle Italia's idmatch bike-fitting system reports gains in both peak and sustained power, as well as a reduction in fatigue and discomfort

“I feel so guilty – it wasn’t my intention at all”: Fan who almost caused Mathieu van der Poel crash questioned by police, but no charges filed

New footage suggests incident at Belgian cyclocross race was an accident, the fan cheering riders when he made contact with Van der Poel's handlebar

“A mistake has consequences, and I’m paying for them”: Pro cyclist “kicked off team” and pauses cycling career over dangerous bunny-hopping video

Kiko Galván claimed on Instagram that he was kicked off his team after a video shared on social media in early October showed him bunny-hopping across a raised lane divider into oncoming traffic around a blind bend

Oscar Onley’s move to Ineos Grenadiers confirmed, as British star says “opportunity to represent the team of my home country was one I couldn’t refuse”

The 23-year-old Scottish stage racer is set to leave Picnic PostNL following a breakthrough year that saw him finish fourth overall at the Tour de France

Triple world cyclocross champion Fem van Empel puts cycling career “on hold” and leaves Visma-Lease a Bike, admitting “the enjoyment and motivation are missing”

The 23-year-old, widely regarded as one of the sport’s most exciting prospects, says she made the decision after failing to finish the Koppenbergcross in November, admitting her “body and mind gave a very clear signal”

Scottish Tour de France Grand Départ budget trebles to over £10 million

The 2027 Grand Départ of the men's Tour de France was only initially budgeted at £3.3 million between Edinburgh Council and the Scottish government

“So, you don’t respect the Highway Code?” 10 Groupama-FDJ pro cyclists fined €100 for ‘riding through red light’ during Spanish training camp, according to reports

“€100 a head, he really enjoyed himself,” Ewen Costiou, one of the riders caught allegedly jumping the red light, wrote on Strava

“It shouldn’t be a taboo. It belongs in the sport”: Lotte Kopecky pushes to remove shame around menstruation in cycling

The two-time world champion spoke about stigma surrounding menstruation, saying male coaches should “immerse” themselves in it, as “it’s part of the job”