Racing

“He can shut his mouth”: Marc Madiot slams “small, shabby” Jumbo-Visma boss who claimed that French riders were drinking “large beers” on rest day

“What is this comment getting at? That our riders aren’t serious, that they don’t train? I had four riders in the break,” the furious Groupama-FDJ manager said

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Finish of UCI Cycling World Championships events moved after road closure complaints from locals

The finish of the Gran Fondo world championships has been moved and the majority of roads in Perth will now reopen earlier than planned, after residents raised concerns

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“Netflix effect” could be behind rowdier Tour de France crowds, says race director

“It’s a slightly different crowd, one that’s a bit more festive and less respectful, that doesn’t know the etiquette of a good supporter,” said Thierry Gouvenou

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“Respect the riders”: Pello Bilbao receives “outrageous” warning after punching spectator during Tour de France stage

The Bahrain Victorious rider hit out at a fan running alongside the breakaway on the Col de la Loze yesterday

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“This is like Ventoux all over again”: Thomas Voeckler excluded from Tour de France stage after motorbike chaos on Col de la Loze holds up Jonas Vingegaard

The retired French pro, working as a pundit for France Télévisions, was penalised after his motorbike stalled on the 24 percent gradients of yesterday’s final climb, forcing the yellow jersey to briefly stop

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Fancy racing a hill climb on your e-bike? Now you can!

Urban Hill Climb 2023 now accepting e-bike entries

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Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates undergo extra blood tests on team bus before Tour de France queen stage

Both teams spoke out saying they welcomed the extra visit from anti-doping inspectors

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Jumbo-Visma willing to sue Tour de France spectator who caused huge crash while taking selfie

"I think we owe that to the riders who were on the ground. Not only ours, but also those of other teams"

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Tour de France TV broadcasts urged to give stage winners more airtime over GC battle

"I would really appreciate for him or any winner to have more than two seconds of TV time, so he can show his son what he achieved": CPA riders' union president Adam Hansen called on broadcasters to give riders and sponsors "exposure they deserve"

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Tour de France week two recap: Pogačar and Vingegaard on deuce as Tour for the ages set for final week tiebreaker

In a race synonymous with chaos, the leading pair’s compelling cat-and-mouse game of marginal gains seems the only constant

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Selfie-taking spectator causes huge crash at Tour de France

Jumbo-Visma’s Sepp Kuss appeared to collide with the fan’s phone, sparking the pile-up

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Motorbikes that foiled Tadej Pogačar attack thrown off Tour de France for one day, as UAE Team Emirates blast “unacceptable” lack of distance from riders

“I wasted a bullet there… It is what it is,” Pogačar said after the finish in Morzine

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Tour de France stage neutralised after mass crash in opening kilometres

British champion Fred Wright and third-placed Jai Hindley were among the riders to hit the deck, while Romain Bardet and James Shaw abandoned after a later crash

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“It’s like I’m going into the void with no control”: Tour de France pro says he feels “completely paralysed” and “scared to death” on descents

TotalEnergies rider Pierre Latour has opened up about his fear of racing downhill, and claims disc brakes have made descending more dangerous

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UCI bans transgender female cyclists who have transitioned after puberty from competing in international women’s races

The governing body says its previous rules, which required “at least two years of gender-affirming hormone therapy”, are not “sufficient to completely eliminate the benefits of testosterone during puberty in men”

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Chris Froome “absolutely not value for money”, says Israel-Premier Tech co-owner

“Chris isn’t a PR tool, he’s supposed to be our leader at the Tour de France and he’s not even here,” said team boss Sylvan Adams, who added that Froome is currently riding like a “pedestrian domestique”

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Chris Froome “let down” by Tour de France snub, blames “frustrating” equipment issues

The four-time winner once again expressed disappointment at his omission by Israel-Premier Tech, saying his "only real chance to show myself" was hit by mechanical issues

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Mark Cavendish avoids Tour de France comeback speculation, says recovery should be “number of weeks”

The 38-year-old yesterday underwent successful surgery to his fractured right clavicle, suffered in Saturday's stage eight crash

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U23 time trial champion Søren Wærenskjold rejected UAE Emirates contract, says “You would rather make the morally and ethically right choice”

The Norwegian cyclist said that he chose to turn down the Emirati team's offer and "not put the salary above everything else", instead extending his contract with Uno-X Pro Cycling until 2026

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Spectators cause two crashes in two days at Tour de France, Steff Cras forced to leave and blasts them saying “you have no respect”

Lilian Calmejane went down today after a fan pole took him out, and yesterday GC contender Steff Cras, who had to abandon the race, said "I hope you feel guilty"

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“His career cannot end here”: Mark Cavendish’s team ready to offer him another shot at Tour de France record win

"It would be nice if Mark comes back to the Tour for a 15th time and win that 35th stage," said Astana Qazaqstan's Team Manager, while Eddy Merckx said that he hopes Cav would ride the 2024 Tour

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No UAE Team Emirates in second season of ‘Tour de France: Unchained’ — team says “no agreement” with Netflix to appear in documentary

Fans will most likely not get to see Tadej Pogačar and his team in the next season of the show, as Team UAE Emirates said that they treat Netflix “as any other media”

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Mark Cavendish abandons Tour de France 2023 after crash

The Manx Missile ends his Tour career with a record 34 stage wins, level with Eddy Merckx

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Tweedlove to host two-day e-MTB adventure race in Scotland

The event is supported by Bosch eBike Systems and exclusive for e-MTB racers

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Tour de France hit by tack attack, Lilian Calmejane calls out “morons” who endangered riders

"I don't think I was the only victim of a puncture in the end… know that you can fall and get really hurt with your bullshit you morons"

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Amazing underdog Victor Lafay lands Cofidis first Tour de France win for 15 years

"I just went for it... I just went out there and did everything I could"

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Cycle campaign group says cycling needs to be for everyone, not just Tour de France peloton

"Somehow, we need to get a different message across – that cycling is not the preserve of the super fit but is for (almost) everyone."

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Tour de France 2023: Adam Yates beats brother Simon in British 1-2 on opening stage

A memorable familial attack over the final climb of the day as two twins from Bury lead the world's biggest bike race

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“We will adapt if needed”: Tour de France begins amid widespread rioting, organiser “in constant liaison” with government

Race organiser A.S.O has ramped up security to deal with the threat of protests, the race set to get underway following a fourth night of rioting in France

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Lotto Dstny sports director Allan Davis apologises for inappropriate behaviour online after not travelling with team to Tour de France

The Australian DS had been accused of sending unwanted messages and photos to women on social media, with Lotto Dstny claiming that the matter “has nothing to do” with the team

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