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Ineos Grenadiers head carer leaves Tour de France as anti-doping authority launches fresh investigation into 2012 texts

The long-term staff member, the former personal soigneur of Chris Froome, has received a request from the International Testing Agency to attend an interview over alleged texts with convicted doping doctor Mark Schmidt

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 17:26
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“I’ve no ego to retire at the top. I’m happy to go full circle”: Lizzie Deignan retires immediately from professional cycling after announcing third pregnancy

The former world champion had previously stated she was set to retire at the end of 2025, but issued the surprise announcement on Thursday

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 13:58
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Rouvy acquires Bkool indoor cycling app

The Rouvy Group has snapped up former rival Bkool just months after acquiring FulGaz. Here’s what it means to the indoor cycling market

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 13:00
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Tadej Pogačar crashes into Visma-Lease a Bike team car as driver “brake checks” him before start of Tour de France queen stage – but yellow jersey says “we’re good”

Aggressive tactics by Visma this morning…

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 11:33
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“This will sound super arrogant, but some guys can stay quiet”: Tour de France leader Tadej Pogačar hits back at “arrogance” and “bullying” claims after rival team boss says “the big boys want to crush the little boys”

“Arrogance is one thing, trying to win the Tour de France is another thing,” the yellow jersey said, while also noting that cycling is growing in the UAE after being questioned on the nation’s human rights record

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 10:45
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How to hide your mates from the wind: science-backed tactics for reducing drag

Trying to tow a teammate back to the bunch – or just help a mate who’s blown a gasket? A new study shows the best way to minimise one rider’s effort when riding in a small group

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 10:20
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“Prankster” invades Tour de France finish on bike and tackled by police after jumping barriers moments before sprint

The 31-year-old member of the public, wearing a Decathlon-AG2R jersey and with a fake number pinned to his bike, made it across the finish line before he was shoulder barged by a member of the French riot police

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 08:40
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“This could have been the end of his Tour de France”: Photographer who caused Vingegaard to crash on Mont Ventoux banned for two days, but Visma-Lease a Bike boss says he should’ve been “suspended for the rest of the Tour” + more on the live blog

The Tour hits its highest point and ugliest gradients as Adwitiya braces for chaos on the Col de la Loze with all the news, build-up, and bad takes you need on the Thursday live blog

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 08:31
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End of a “sorry chapter”: Britain’s most controversial cycle lane finally confirmed for removal in project worth over £2 million

After “drawn-out delays” and a bitter political spat between two rival Labour and Conservative mayors, the Middlesbrough cycle lane is due to be scrapped in August

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 14:38
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Irish cyclist visiting Mont Ventoux for Tour de France stage dies after electrocution incident in Paris Metro

Tributes have poured in for 25-year-old cyclist Tomás Walsh, described as “life and soul” of his cycling club, who had travelled to France to watch stage 16 of the Tour

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:23
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Cyclist apologises after angry van passenger lambasts him for “not using pavement”, holding up traffic, and “ruining my day” – but rider’s “be kind” message divides opinion; No more Red Bulls for Onley; Tour de France sprint chaos + more on the live blog

After hauling himself over the top of the Ventoux, Ryan Mallon’s ready for a nice, easy transition day packed with all the cycling news and views you could want on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:59
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Lance Armstrong’s old boss accuses UCI of “hypocrisy” after governing body hits out at Tour de France for granting access to controversial Belgian — despite lifetime doping ban

The UCI said that it’s looking into why Johan Bruyneel, who appeared as a guest on a Flemish cycling programme and was present at the start of stage 12, was accredited by the Tour organisers ASO

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:33
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Ribble’s CGR range of acoustic and electric “do-it-all” bikes get 50mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and start at £1,649

The CGR range is synonymous with road, gravel and commuting but what's new with the third generation range?

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 08:00
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Cyclists fined for riding on pavement beside “very dangerous” road into London, as rider claims they are being made to “choose between £100 and my life”

The Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council has hired a private enforcement agency to hand Fixed Penalty Notices to cyclists, drawing accusations of running a “mass profit operation”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 15:19
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Unlicensed driver who inhaled laughing gas before and after killing 81-year-old cyclist at pedestrian crossing jailed for more than 11 years

The 20-year-old driver — who had 27 prior convictions and two passengers in his vehicle at the time — fled the scene after hitting the cyclist, with the judge describing his behaviour as “appalling”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 12:04
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Tadej Pogačar riding special edition Colnago Y1Rs as Tour de France hits Mont Ventoux: paper-thin finish, sprint shifters and weight-saving accessories complete unique build

After destroying the field aboard a hill climb version of his favoured aero bike on stage 13, the race leader deploys another modified version of the Colnago Y1RS built to tackle a long, varied stage with a fearsome Ventoux finish

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 11:25
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Hot out? Rapha introduces Ghost range for riding in extreme heat

Rapha says new clothing features “the lightest, thinnest woven fabric we’ve used for an evolution in breathability, even when wet”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:00
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“We didn’t come here to do a GC, but people don’t believe me!” Team boss says “special talent” Oscar Onley’s Tour de France performance is “not surprising” – but admits podium bid is “exceeding expectations”

“Whatever happens during the last week, we’ll be really proud of Oscar in Paris,” Picnic PostNL DS Matt Winston says

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 09:56
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Mont Ventoux drama: Tadej Pogačar obliterates EPO-era record; Jonas Vingegaard crashes into photographer at finish line; Uno-X rider collapses, loses consciousness, and given oxygen; French secure first Tour de France stage of 2025 + more on the live blog

He may still be recovering from his cassoulet hangover, but after a week chasing the peloton around France, Ryan Mallon’s back in his comfort zone on the live blog – just in time for a day of pain and suffering on Mont Ventoux

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 06:46
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“Did you not watch the coverage?”: Quinn Simmons says drafting behind race motorbikes helped Tim Wellens win Tour de France stage, but UAE Team Emirates rider hits back, “legs did the work, not the moto” + more on the live blog

The peloton kicks back for the final rest day — but there’s no lounging around here as Adwitiya’s heading into the third week of this Tour de France with news, rest day chat, and all the latest from the cycling world

Mon, Jul 21, 2025 08:30
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“I don’t have anything more to say”: Ineos stay silent on staff member’s alleged doping links – but sports director admits it was unfair Thymen Arensman forced to answer questions after Tour de France stage win

Arensman, who won Saturday’s mountaintop finish at Superbagnères, said it was “weird” the British team’s management aren’t commenting on the recent reports

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 22:24
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“At least we have the photo”: Julian Alaphilippe’s “idiot” victory ‘celebration’ at Tour de France – despite finishing third – due to radio breaking in crash, team confirms

“Unfortunately, the radio stopped working after my crash, so like an idiot I sprinted to try and win,” the French star, who dislocated his shoulder in the early crash, said

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 16:54
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Ineos Grenadiers sports director fined £4,700 for hitting fan with car during Tour de France stage

Oli Cookson was also issued a yellow card for “incorrect behaviour endangering spectators” following the incident, which took place towards the summit of the Col de Peyresourde

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 17:40
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Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France on the slopes of the Tourmalet

Third overall and best young rider when he quit, the Belgian had been losing ground since the Hautacam stage two days ago, before another day of suffering during the mountain time trial

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:43
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“They didn’t want to risk losing high-class sprinters”: Wout van Aert slams last-minute increase to mountain time trial limit that saved six riders from Tour de France exit

The likes of Biniam Girmay, Tim Merlier, and Arnaud Démare would have been disqualified with the original 33% time cut — changed to 40% nine minutes before yesterday’s stage

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:17
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