British Cycling Archives

British Cycling

Victoria Pendleton: “I wish I could be part of Team GB now. But someone had to go out there and do it first. I’ll take the hit”

The double Olympic gold medallist and nine-time world champion discusses fear and a little less loathing in British Cycling

Fri, May 22, 2026 11:55

“It’s always the little men in the wrong that have the biggest tantrum”: Taxi driver threatens to call police after near-miss… but Facebook defends the cyclist; Reaction to new Ineos title sponsor and AI partner + more on the live blog

Happy Prologue Day to all who celebrate! Callum is here managing your adrenaline levels until then...

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 09:45

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Concerns wrong handlebar width rules being enforced at British road races, as Dan Bigham questions “disappointing” lack of communication from British Cycling over UCI’s controversial new rules

Confusion reigns amid video of commissaire measuring riders' brake hood widths at race this weekend, raising questions about British Cycling's own rules

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 15:42

Backlash as road safety group tells cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars “to avoid being hit if a door is opened” — but riders in disbelief at advice not telling motorists to use Dutch Reach and look properly + more on the live blog

Spring is in the air and Dan Alexander might even get outside for a spin at some point (the temperature has creeped above his fair-weather threshold)... the rest of the day he'll be rounding-up all your Thursday live blog action

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 08:54

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"

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 14:59

British Cycling trials paywall to watch national championships

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”

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 13:38

British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton to step down in summer to take Olympic role

“It has been a tremendous honour to lead British Cycling through such an important and ambitious period of change,” Dutton, whose time in charge of the governing body saw membership numbers drop by over 20,000, said

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 13:37

“Transformational” cycling schemes saved NHS over £13 million, new research reveals – as governing bodies call for £30m “targeted public investment” to leave lasting Tour de France legacy and turn Britain into “true nation of cyclists”

According to the data, the Places to Ride programme has delivered over £100m in health and social value since it was launched in 2019

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 13:19

Cameron Mason wins the 2026 British cyclocross championships, South Shields

“Two tins and piece of string”: Fans slam British Cycling’s “amateurish” paywalled coverage of cyclocross champs – but some brand it “good first step”; Drivers should pay to use bike lanes, says Terry Wogan’s son; SD Worx AI clip? + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, and after a weekend spent fixing things around his house (yes, really), Ryan Mallon’s back on the live blog, ready to attack the week like a cyclocrosser on a dodgy stream

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:10

“For cyclists, potholes are far more than an annoyance”: British Cycling welcomes government’s new pothole traffic light ratings showing which counties “are fixing potholes effectively”

Government says new ratings follow "record" £7.3 billion funding for pothole repairs announced at most recent Budget

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 08:00