Racing

Nibali considering legal action over Brammeier’s ‘selfish moron’ tweet

Irish rider incensed by Italian’s comments relating to extreme weather protocol

17

Backpack ban for fans at Tour of Flanders due to security alert

Police chief says decision made to ensure safety of spectators at key points on race

o

Prosecutors say Camorra DID fix 1999 Giro d’Italia so Marco Pantani would lose

Crime syndicate stood to make huge gambling losses; intercepted call confirms witness statement

10

Sir Bradley Wiggins says London cyclists need to stick to the law

British cycling's biggest star hits out at red light jumpers and those who cycle on footway

70

Femke Van den Driessche drops defence in mechanical doping case

Belgian rider says she has no chance of winning case and has given up cyclocross

14

Tack saboteurs end UCI Gran Fondo qualification hopes

Tacks and nails were reportedly strewn on the road during the Gran Fondo qualifier in Perth, Western Australia yesterday

o

Geraint Thomas wins Paris-Nice – but Alberto Contador pushes him all the way

Team Sky rider takes biggest road win of his career

15

Team Sky has a new training method – but they’re keeping it under wraps

As Geraint Thomas leads Paris-Nice on final day, coach Tim Kerrison talks performance

o

Sunday’s Tirreno-Adriatico stage cancelled due to weather

Second WorldTour stage cancelled in a week after Paris-Nice last Tuesday

o

Steve Cummings wins stage four of Tirreno-Adriatico as Geraint Thomas moves into yellow in Paris-Nice

Wirral rider had been policing the moves before getting away alone

o

Israeli cycling team to ride war hero Gino Bartali’s roads

Italian great was named to Righteous Among the Nations in 2013 for helping WW2 Jewish refugees

10

Wiggins on London Bike Boom – cyclists aren’t going to go away

Predicts three or four track golds for Great Britain in Rio

2

Pro cycling needs to “grow up,” says Jonathan Vaughters

Cannondale Pro Cycling boss says sport should follow others in ensuring interests aligned

1

Bike motor sales surge in wake of Femke ‘mechanical doping’ find

Young rider's motorised bike legitimises e-bikes, say advocates

3

Video: Madison-Genesis hit Sa Calobra

Behind-the-scenes footage from the team's first camp of the year

o

Judge dismisses part of Lance Armstrong false claims case

Could still face $100m ruling

1

Fabian Cancellara puts motorised bike on his wishlist

Soon-to-retire rider says it will help him keep up with wife when they pop to the shops

2

Bernard Hinault to step down from Tour de France podium role (+ videos)

Protestors breath sigh of relief as Badger says he wants to enjoy family life

1

Victoria Pendleton confirmed for Cheltenham Festival ride

Olympic keirin champ to ride Pacha Du Polder in 'Gold Cup for Amateurs'

1

Cavendish and Wiggins win Madison world championship

British pair win thrilling race despite late Cavendish crash

7

World championship gold again for Laura Trott as she wins the omnium

British rider will defend Olympic title in Rio as reigning world champion

1

Treasury in talks over UCI World Road Race Championships

British Cycling has confirmed it is in talks with George Osborne, and is asking for £25-£50m for the event and legacy facilities across the country

o

Mark Cavendish’s Rio hopes dealt blow after 6th place omnium finish

Shane Sutton says no decision yet made but Jon Dibben looks to have stronger claim

7

Former Europcar rider killed in collision with truck in France

Pierre Rolland bemoans motorists ‘who can’t see us or who take very little interest’

9

Lizzie Armitstead wins Strade Bianche – the first event of the 2016 Women’s WorldTour

Fabian Cancellara wins men's event

6

Track Worlds: Dibben takes gold as GB double medal tally

Bronze medals in men's individual and women's team pursuits - but will Cav make Rio?

o

Laura Trott in stunning scratch race win, Wiggins & co get silver

Becky James wins bronze in keirin as GB gets its first medals in London

2

GB men go for team pursuit gold against Australia tonight – could World Record fall?

Ashes encounter is rematch of London 2012 Olympic final

3

Have the wheels come off for GB Cycling Team? Sprinters slam management for failure – Tensions natural in Olympic year says Boardman

Comments come as women's track sprinters criticise management after missing Rio, place plus pursuit medal failures at Worlds

3

Marginal gains come to beer drinkers at Track Worlds (+ gallery)

Stackable cups from Lee Valley VeloPark help you carry more back to your seat, without spilling

10