Racing

“I’ve never seen something like this”: Is Tadej Pogačar’s “bonkers” 81km solo Strade Bianche victory modern cycling’s greatest ride?

The Slovenian superstar told reporters he would launch an epic long-range attack over Tuscany’s gravel roads at his first road race of the season. And nobody could stop him

“Rogue director” blamed and role terminated after women’s cycling team suspended by UCI for “fraudulent” dressing of mechanic as rider to avoid disqualification

Cynisca Cycling will not be appealing the UCI decision and apologised after an ill rider was replaced by a mechanic in disguise to sign on at a race

Spectator who threw cup of drink at Marianne Vos at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to be questioned by police

The Dutch multi-discipline star said after winning the race: “I did get something over me… It is a shame but yes, it happened”

Vittoria says Thomas De Gendt crash “unrelated to hookless rim design” and caused by “impact with rock”

Tyre brand insists UAE Tour crash ⁠— which prompted CPA riders' union to say it is "not happy" with increased use of hookless rims in the pro peloton ⁠— was due to "intensity of the impact" and not "compatibility issues" or "design"

Riders in disguise: Women’s cycling team suspended by UCI for “fraudulent actions” of dressing mechanic as rider to avoid disqualification

Cynisca Cycling’s now-suspended sports director had instructed the four riders to lie about the missing fifth rider, whose place was taken by the team mechanic

Pro cyclist misses opening classics due to “quite extensive damage to private parts” following dog attack

“The pain has become somewhat bearable,” says Q36.5 rider Frederik Frison, who required surgery after being bitten by an acquaintance’s family pet

Pro cyclists’ union “not happy” with hookless wheels after “freak” blowout causes Thomas De Gendt crash – but team defends tyre system as “100% within the rules”

“There are a lot of people who want this banned out of the peloton… One day there will be a mass crash as a result,” CPA president Adam Hansen said

Zwift launches Zwift Games with $10,000 top prize and Gold Wahoo Kickr Bike up for grabs, plus Community Racing Series that is open to all

Zwift's "largest ever virtual racing series" offers an impressive prize purse and will be open for amateur and elite riders, with a separate five-stage Community event taking place in March for those of us who don't produce quite so many watts

Emily Bridges accuses Rishi Sunak of “normalising violence against trans people”, as she prepares for British Cycling legal challenge

Bridges claims British Cycling’s decision to ban transgender women from female events “violated” her human rights, but conceded that “elite sport is over for me”

Sir Chris Hoy “optimistic, positive, and surrounded by love” after revealing cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion says he had hoped to keep his ongoing treatment, including chemotherapy, private but “regrettably our hand has been forced”

“Unfortunately you can’t control every idiot on the road”: Road race organiser frustrated as cyclists almost hit by “inconsiderate” Uber driver

Portsdown Classic organiser hails "huge success" with event staff doing a "fantastic job at keeping the riders safe", one professional driver apparently ignoring their instructions

“Unprecedented success” of Glasgow World Championships inspires 80% of Scots to cycle more, independent report finds

According to the report, 82 per cent of spectators used active travel during Scotland’s ‘mega-worlds’, while over half of the non-cyclists who attended said they were inspired to cycle

All cyclists must adhere to 20mph speed limits during time trials in Britain – as governing body cites safety concerns and risk of causing “public outrage”

New guidance issued by Cycling Time Trials also aims to prevent riders gaining an “unfair advantage”, and says that any course with a 20mph section should be avoided if a suitable alternative is available

British Cycling hopes to deliver Tour of Britain and women’s edition in 2024

The governing body accepted that delivering the races will be "incredibly challenging" but said there had been "positive discussions with partners" with a view to reviving the professional British racing scene after months of uncertainty

Pro cyclists who posted racist gesture during race in China asked to teach the “values of cycling” to junior riders

Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen, who ride for UCI WorldTour team Intermarché–Wanty, also made a financial contribution to the team’s junior cycling academy, as a final disciplinary measure for their racist gestures

Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour no longer listed on UCI calendar

The owner of the Women's Tour and organiser of the Tour of Britain, SweetSpot, entered liquidation recently — British Cycling's Elite Road Racing Task Force just yesterday recommending "all efforts should be made to ensure delivery" of 2024 events

Lance Armstrong’s old boss launches scathing attack on “selfie king” David Lappartient, as UCI president also criticised for using phone while cycling for Pogačar clip

Johan Bruyneel claimed Lappartient is only interested in being “seen alongside important and influential figures”, and is simply using cycling to further his political ambitions

Politician slams “cop out” as Ireland’s cross-border Tour de France bid scrapped amid funding issues and political uncertainty at Stormont

The Grand Départ bid, which was criticised by active travel campaigners in Northern Ireland, has been withdrawn due to the lack of a functioning government – but one MLA says the project should still go ahead to leave a “lasting cycling legacy”

E3 Saxo Classic apologises after being accused of homophobia in backlash to Wout van Aert cartoon

The cartoon, which joked about the LGBTQ community being "very enthusiastic" about Van Aert winning a cyclocross race with no saddle, caused outrage online and has since been deleted — a statement admitting that it was "misjudged"

“The economic model for women’s competitions is sputtering”: Women’s E3 Saxo Classic cancelled after just two years

The organisers cited fears of a “mountain of debt”, scheduling conflicts and low confidence from the sponsors as reasons behind the decision

Sir Dave Brailsford leaves Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Manchester United rebuild role, according to reports

The departure means Ineos Grenadiers will be without any of its founding management team members, as the British cycling outfit looks likely to embark on a rebuild of its own

Race organiser handed three-month suspended sentence after death of up-and-coming Belgian cyclist

19-year-old Stef Loos was hit by a van driver after riders were sent the wrong way in the Belgian race

Don’t take your bike to the cyclocross! World Cup organiser bans fans’ bikes from course “for safety reasons” (but don’t worry, you can park your car nearby)

The organisers of this weekend’s Benidorm round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup say there is “no designated area to park or store” bikes at the course

Lotto Dstny reveals new Orbea team bikes – and you can buy their replicas

Belgian pro team unites with Spanish bike brand Orbea, unveiling team bikes and consumer-ready replicas

Chris Froome appears in official Israel video promoting cycling event to support Gaza hostages

The video was posted by official Israel accounts and the Israel Foreign Ministry on social media

“It’s a bullshit rule”: Victor Campenaerts slams UCI’s ban on “extreme” angled brake levers

“The rules are very unclear, it makes no sense at all,” says the Lotto Dstny veteran, who believes the use of gravel-style flared drop bars could soon become commonplace in the peloton by loophole-seeking riders

Mathieu van der Poel spits at “booing” spectator on way to 7th straight win (+ video)

Incident overshadows extension of winning streak – but world champ says he’s had enough of the boos (and worse?)

New gambling-based pro keirin series classified as a “forbidden event” by UCI, as participating riders threatened with sanctions

The DerbyWheel tour, a globalised version of the Korean and Japanese keirin model that encourages viewers to bet on the races, is set to launch in early 2024

Chris Froome downplays war of words with team owner, claims criticism of bike set-up and performances “blown out of proportion”

The four-time Tour de France winner has been quick to speak his mind about "frustrating" equipment issues and bike fit problems at Israel–Premier Tech, team boss Sylvan Adams hitting back that Froome is "absolutely not value for money"

Philippe Gilbert and Loïc Vliegen found guilty of assaulting motorist following “dangerous overtake”

The former world champion was also convicted of carrying and using pepper spray during the 2016 training ride altercation, while the driver was convicted of intentionally obstructing traffic