British Cycling

Invest £30 million in safe cycling schemes to leave lasting legacy for British Tour de France Grands Départs, prime minister told

“A £30 million Government investment would create safe, accessible places to ride, helping people improve their health, build confidence on a bike, and connect with others in their community,” a group of cycling stakeholders and civic leaders said in an open letter to Andy Burnham

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:14
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British Cycling has finally embraced gravel but is it too late?

Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 14:00
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Engineer, sustainability expert, and former racer Pete Bonfield confirmed as new British Cycling CEO

Bonfield, who currently serves as the vice chancellor and president of the University of Westminster, replaces Jon Dutton as the governing body’s chief executive

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 12:18
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“It’s time to deliver more rainbow jerseys!” Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to Team GB as sports director

Deignan, who won 43 times during a glittering, groundbreaking career, retired from the sport last July after announcing that she was expecting her third child

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 12:50
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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