Paris Olympics Archives

Paris Olympics

Chaos, carnage, and confusion: Why the Olympic track cycling programme needs a rethink

The Madison and omnium events at this year’s Paris Games were both mesmerising and bewildering in equal measure – but do they belong at the pinnacle of the sport?

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 21:34

Tadej Pogačar’s power numbers are “mind boggling”, says Chris Froome; Cyclist photographs “things destroyed by drivers” on cycleway “not fit for purpose”; Dairy-free diet for Tour de France team; Olympic drama; Brutal Basque climb + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Olympics are drawing to a close, but the action is still fast and frenetic in both the velodrome and the live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 08:49

Tom Pidcock appears on Good Morning Britain with Ed Balls after winning Olympic gold

“I said mountain biking looks quite easy, but of course it’s not”: Tom Pidcock endures excruciating interview with Ed Balls on Good Morning Britain after winning Olympic gold; More Olympic track cycling bell chaos + more on the live blog

All this drama at the Olympic velodrome is becoming too much for Ryan Mallon – but don’t worry, he’ll bravely soldier on to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest goings-on in the cycling world on the Thursday live blog

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 08:48

New bollards and drivers parking on cycle lane on Byres Road, Glasgow

Drivers ask “Where do we park now?” as new bollards installed on bike lane always blocked by cars; Police fine cyclist for “flagrantly” jumping two red lights, but some say move “should be legal”; Olympic team pursuit drama for GB + more on the live blog

Like a good team pursuiter, Ryan Mallon is dialled in, focused, and as aerodynamic as possible for another day of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog… When he’s not distracted by all the track cycling on TV, that is

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 08:44

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

Kristen Faulkner wins 2024 Paris Olympic women’s cycling road race

Kristen Faulkner launches late solo attack to win 2024 Paris Olympic women’s cycling road race

The US rider shocked all pre-race favourites in a thrilling race, as Netherland’s all-time great Marriane Vos and Belgium’s world champion Lotte Kopecky took silver and bronze respectively in a sprint photo finish

Sun, Aug 04, 2024 16:26

Søren Wærenskjold after crashing at 2024 Paris Olympics

“A long walk home”: Norwegian pro left stranded with broken bike after crashing in Paris Olympic race, as team car ignores him calling for assistance and drives past

Former U23 world time trial champion Søren Wærenskjold was left with a broken fork on his Dare cycle after an alleged brake failure and was seen walking back with the bike on his shoulder

Sun, Aug 04, 2024 11:31

Remco Evenepoel wins 2024 Olympic men’s road race ( Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Remco Evenepoel survives last minute bike-change scare to make history by winning Paris Olympics 2024 cycling road race

The Belgian becomes the first man to win gold medal in both road race and time trial competitions at the Olympics in the same year, after a heart-in-mouth moment as he suffered a rear puncture with less than 4 kilometres to go

Sat, Aug 03, 2024 15:53

Mathieu van der Poel / Belgian team recon Olympic road race circuit

“Pointless” 30kph speed limit on key climb sees pre-race favourite Mathieu van der Poel skip Olympic road race recon

While the world champion’s rivals Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, and Julian Alaphilippe tested out the cobbled climb to Montmartre ahead of Saturday’s road race, Van der Poel reckoned it wasn’t “worth the effort” due to the speed limit

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 15:55

Crash chaos at Olympic Games time trials, as GB’s Anna Henderson wins silver before Josh Tarling denied medal by agonising puncture in sodden Paris

Remco Evenepoel and Grace Brown crowned Olympic time trial champions as numerous riders fall in slippery conditions

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 17:08