Lizzie Deignan Archives

Lizzie Deignan

“It’s embarrassing”: Trek has invested $300k matching unequal prize money so their female cyclists earn same as men

Lizzie Deignan calls the support “in every sense of the word transformative” but points to ongoing gaps such as TV coverage

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 13:01

“You would think with the Tour Down Under, drivers would be more aware of cyclist safety… apparently not!”; Reaction to Lime’s hire bike expansion; Don’t behave like this if you spot Jonas Vingegaard; Cycling mythbusting + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for another day waiting for Traitors to return... sorry, I mean bringing you exciting news from around the world of cycling

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 08:56

Rapha ends partnership with EF teams; Tadej Pogačar wins again; Israeli pro hits back as Israel-Premier Tech announce identity change; Tour of Britain Men & Women announce equal 5-day races for 2026; + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and some stories just won't go away. Callum is here to keep you updated on all things two-wheels

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 08:57

Lizzie Deignan with Paris-Roubaix Femmes cobblestone trophy 2020

“I’ve no ego to retire at the top. I’m happy to go full circle”: Lizzie Deignan retires immediately from professional cycling after announcing third pregnancy

The former world champion had previously stated she was set to retire at the end of 2025, but issued the surprise announcement on Thursday

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 13:58

Anna Henderson collides with Shimano neutral service car during 2024 Olympic road race

“Best Parisian driver detected”: Olympic silver medallist Anna Henderson collides with Shimano neutral service car during road race, as Lizzie Deignan reveals “medial emergency” and night in hospital days before strong Team GB showing

Henderson and Deignan both played a pivotal role in teeing up a potential medal chance for British teammate Pfeiffer Georgi, who finished fifth behind solo winner Kristen Faulkner

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 11:10

10 ways that Paris-Roubaix bikes have changed over the past decade April 2023

10 ways that Paris-Roubaix bikes have changed over the past decade — comparing 2012 to 2023 bike tech

Find out how tech has altered on the bikes designed to cope with the most brutal one-day race on the calendar

Fri, Apr 07, 2023 11:00

The Women’s Tour climbs Black Mountain in 2022 (SWpix.com)

Women’s Tour launches crowdfunding campaign to cover sponsorship shortfall

Organisers SweetSpot say the initiative will help to cover the race’s “ever-increasing” organisational costs, as two-time winner Lizzie Deignan declares her support for the beleaguered event

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 12:45

Lizzie Deignan with Paris-Roubaix Femmes cobble trophy 2020 (Copyright CorVos, SWpix.com).JPG

“It’s a bit surreal”: Lizzie Deignan recognised for services to cycling in New Year Honours

“I would like to think I’ve given other women the confidence to choose motherhood,” says the former world champion, Paris-Roubaix winner, and now MBE

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:49

Exclusive interview: Lizzie Deignan on the Tour de France Femmes, returning to the top after childbirth, her memorable wins, and much more

Race that starts in Paris a week tomorrow is “a massive opportunity and platform” for women’s cycling, says Trek-Segafredo rider who is expecting her second child

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 14:37

Here’s why you should visit this week’s Cycle Show

Stars of all cycling disciplines descend on London for a three day festival of the sport starting on Friday. Don't miss it...

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 08:53