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UCI issues “further clarification” on new tech rules including controversial 40cm handlebar width… by printing the same changes again, with some diagrams

The governing body says the changes were made following “extensive consultation” with riders, teams, and organisers, and claims the unpopular 40cm bar rule will allow “all athletes” to compete on “high-performance and safe” equipment

Cycling club cleared of liability over time trial collision as High Court judge rules negligent driver solely at fault

Judge rules Ferryhill Wheelers met its duty of care, after driver who seriously injured cyclist in 20mph collision accused club of negligent risk assessment and insufficient signs and marshals

“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Will the UCI be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on narrow handlebar rule? Governing body’s “crazy” one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t make sense, riders say

Let’s be honest – has the UCI stuffed this one up?

“Road racing is more dangerous than mountain biking,” says Tom Pidcock – as fans say “that’s common sense!”

“In mountain biking, you’re more in control of yourself. Whereas on the road, you’ve got 150 blokes you’re relying on not to make you crash,” the double Olympic champion said

Wild unreleased Factor aero bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné: mysterious track-inspired bike features huge fork legs and seatstays plus V-shaped stem

Israel–Premier Tech's Jake Stewart rode the unreleased bike to victory on stage five of the Dauphiné. It's unique, it has a prototype sticker, and it's certainly a radical departure from the brand's existing aero road model

Sir Dave Brailsford to step back from Manchester United role to renew focus on cycling, as Geraint Thomas poised to take “senior leadership position” at Ineos Grenadiers

Brailsford is reportedly returning to his previous director of sport role at Ineos as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest managerial reshuffle

Simon Yates wins Giro d’Italia after stunning Colle delle Finestre raid

Redemption as British climber adds a second Grand Tour to his palmares, poetically claiming the maglia rosa in the exact way he lost the 2018 Giro, with a long-range attack on the Colle delle Finestre

“Every one of them stolen”: Lance Armstrong poses alongside Tour de France yellow jersey collection for non-alcoholic beer ad – after investing in AI toilet camera start-up (yes, really)

He just can’t help himself, can he?

No more smoke on the peloton? Cycling fan petitions government to ban sale of non-emergency flares, slamming “people choking cyclists with nasty polluting stuff”

“They are polluting, not environmentally friendly, and cyclists who are already on their limits have to inhale the toxic smoke they make,” the fan behind the petition said

Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France in doubt after suffering broken wrist and ligament damage in double crash at mountain bike World Cup

Van der Poel’s Alpecin-Deceuninck team have confirmed the former world champion will not take part in an upcoming altitude training camp, while tests later this week will determine whether he will be able to race the Critérium du Dauphiné

All-out aero and a lot of Mars Bars: the bike, tech and nutrition used by Sarah Ruggins to smash the John o’ Groats to Land’s End-and back cycling record

Not many people can claim to have achieved so much on their first ever road bike — here's how Sarah Ruggins broke the 2,700km JOGLEJOG record in a little over five days, with the help of aero overshoes, 100g of carbs an hour and a fair few Mars Bars

Anti-Israel activist charged with assault after “insane” Giro d’Italia protest

According to the local press, a 67-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault and resisting a public official following the protest, which appears to have been directed towards Israel-Premier Tech’s involvement in the race

“What on earth is happening?” Suspected protesters run into Giro d’Italia peloton and attempt to block road during chaotic, crash-marred Naples stage

Two ‘protesters’, who attempted to stretch tape across the road as the race passed before waving a banner, were thwarted by other fans, at the end of a stage previously marred by a mass crash on slippery roads and a brief neutralisation

“Ban him from all races!” Police motorbike rider swerves and blocks cyclist sprinting for win at chaotic junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège, as furious team slams “shameful” race organisers

Cannibal–Victorious have lodged a complaint with the UCI after their rider Leander De Gendt was narrowly beaten by promising British teenager Harry Hudson in a controversial, moto-impacted sprint on La Redoute

Are you an elite cyclist who WANTS to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers? The University of Kent wants to hear from you

University study seeks elite cyclists willing to take strong painkillers... for science

“Show some respect”: Cycling ‘fan’ branded “absolute moron” for riding on course and jumping on leader’s wheel at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes – after van driver pulls out in front of breakaway during men’s race

“At least he could have pulled instead of drafting”

“No plans” to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage, as fan behind dismissed petition asks: “Does the government truly care about growing cycling?”

Responding to a petition calling for the Tour to be made a ‘Category A’ sporting event in the UK, the government said it “recognises concerns” but noted that broadcasting rights are “ultimately a commercial decision”

11-year-old cyclist injured after car occupants throw bottles at New Zealand club race

The child was knocked off his bike after one of the bottles hit him, prompting the cycling club to condemn the “just horrific” behaviour

“125 years of killing the buzz”: Cycling fans bash UCI over pro cyclist’s “ridiculous” fine for sunglass-throwing celebration

Giulio Ciccone admits he's considering retiring trademark celebration, after latest win lands him 250 Swiss franc fine

Sir Chris Hoy says he is “doing well”, and “going way better” on the bike since chemotherapy, following “terminal” cancer diagnosis that took “away all hope”

The six-time Olympic champion, who revealed in October that he has two to four years to live, said that he’s training to be “as fit and healthy as possible” for Tour de 4 in September

Inquest opens into “dreadfully sad” death of cyclist after mid-race crash at London’s Olympic Park

55-year-old Paul Atkinson was reportedly involved in a crash with another rider, hitting his head on the ground and fracturing his spine, during a Masters circuit race at the Lee Valley VeloPark last month

Spectator who spat at Mathieu van der Poel at E3 Saxo Classic faces £300 fine, but escapes further punishment

The culprit who was pictured at the race holding a beer has now been identified by Belgian police, the news coming just a day after the man who threw a bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix apologised and said he “had too much too much to drink”

“I had too much to drink”: Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel apologises and “will take legal responsibility”

Dutch rider was struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during Sunday's race, the man responsible since questioned by the police

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw bottle at Mathieu van der Poel hands himself in to the police

The spectator, who was accused of "attempted manslaughter" by the incensed winner of the men's race on Sunday, hasn't been identified but reportedly expressed regret for his actions

“More adverts than bike racing”: UK cycling fans fume at TNT Sports’ Paris-Roubaix coverage

TNT Sports inundated with complaints as fans watching £30.99-a-month subscription furious at "awful coverage" and "just ridiculous" number of ad breaks

A hat-trick in Hell: Mathieu van der Poel wins third Paris-Roubaix in a row

Tadej Pogačar distanced after crash on cobbles, as Van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd

Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd at Paris-Roubaix, demands legal action over attack

Missile appeared to be a Visma-Lease a Bike-branded bottle which struck the Dutchman in the face on cobbled sector

“What a save!”: Paris-Roubaix pro miraculously dodges crash with soigneur who stepped into road

Davide Ballerini's bike-handling tested to the limit as soigneur attempted to get bottle off the road

Cat Ferguson Paris-Roubaix crash caused by ‘spectator stepping onto course’

British rider's debut at race marred by heavy crash on cobbles