Racing

“I was frightened” – pro cyclist hits 135 kilometres an hour during race

FDJ's Kévin Réza gets a fair lick of speed on at the Tour de Suisse

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“Insulted” – Jess Varnish’s reaction to British Cycling report

Independent review panel was told track sprinter was a “ringleader” and “troublemaker”

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Sussex cyclists to attempt John O’Groat-Land’s End in less than 48 hours

Guinness World Record attempt to take start at 10.30am on Friday 23 June

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Independent review into culture of British Cycling released alongside 2012 report which foresaw many of the problems

UK Sport also publish a 'special report into alleged financial impropriety'

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Bardiani-CSF banned from racing for 30 days after two riders fail drugs tests

Fortunate timing for UCI Professional Continental team, which will only miss one race, the Tour of Austria

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of the coolest new gear we're testing right now from Bont, Shimano, Watteam, Efneo and Ashmei...

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Researcher whose racing took off after faecal transplant says they could be the future of doping

After suffering for a decade with Lyme Disease, suddenly she was winning races – and all it took was someone else’s faeces…

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Glasgow ultra-cyclist sets sights on four world records in a day

12-hour charity effort for Edinburgh Children's Hospital and Epilepsy Action

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Limited edition Maglia Rosa TCR frameset up for grabs from Giant

To celebrate Tom Dumoulin's Giro victory, Giant are offering one lucky winner the chance to become the proud owner of a limited edition TCR frameset in Maglia Rosa colours

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Chris Froome insists Tour de France defence on track despite missing Dauphiné podium (+ video)

Team Sky rider misses podium by 1 second following thrilling final stage as Fuglsang takes overall

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68-year-old Canadian cyclist caught doping… again

Turns out he'd already served a ban in France

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One last chance for Mark Cavendish to win Olympic gold as IOC adds Madison to Olympic programme

BMX Freestyle Park also added to Tokyo 2020 programme

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New study provides more evidence that drinking coffee gives your cycling a boost

Professor Bruno Gualano reckons a few cups can save minutes in a time trial

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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Updated: Chris Froome and BMC Racing rubbish Team Sky star transfer rumour

L'Equipe said Tour de France champion unhappy with way Sky's image has been tarnished and wants out

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Welsh Government in talks to host Tour de France and Giro d’Italia

Country aims to build on success of Cardiff hosting Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final

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Unboxed: Ribble R872

Ribble's updated version of their hugely popular R872 carbon road bike

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‘Just good friends’ outcome for Giro cyclist fined for using race to ask woman on date (+ video)

The old scrawl-a-message-on-your-own-chest move earns a first date... but nothing more

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British Cycling to replace board of directors

Governing body has called an emergency meeting next month to vote on reforms

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Cannondale-Drapac says it is looking for new sponsors – but US bike brand will still back it

Team owner Slipstream Sports also says it is looking for new investment

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Video: Team Sky win inaugural Hammer Series – by just 1 second

Thrilling finale to new event as British team battles Team Sunweb for victory

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Carmarthen Velodrome – one of the world’s oldest – gets a revamp after 117 years

405-metre track at historic venue will be resurfaced with work due to be completed in September

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Fans given chance to race for jerseys at Women’s Tour in virtual reality challenge

Finish area Fan Zone feature gives spectators a chance to test themselves on Derbyshire's Middleton Top

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Sir Chris Hoy: cycling to the South Pole will be easier than having a newborn

Hoy's wife pushed him to find a new challenge after he was 'grumpy' in retirement

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Cycle track approved at Hereford Racecourse

Circuit will make use of existing facilities at the site

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Pro cycling’s newest format, The Hammer Series, started yesterday – and people are mystified

Team-owned race format gets underway,but is it too complicated?

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Dumoulin's a champ, a change of colours for Team Sky and dreaming of a team of Cavs...

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Shimano Quick Links now available to buy

The Quick link SM-CN900 for Shimano 11 speed chains is available now

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Castelli release limited edition Tour de France Jersey

With Team Sky debuting Castelli kit for their riders this season, it's been announced that the riders will wear this special edition white jersey for the 2017 Tour de France

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Chris Froome: Nairo Quintana not among biggest rivals at Tour de France

Team Sky man believs Movistar rider may have taken on too much in targeting Tour and Giro

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