TNT Sports extends broadcast deal for Tour de France to 2032, ruling out full free-to-air live coverage for six years

TNT Sports has extended its exclusive broadcasting rights of the men’s and women’s Tour de France until at least 2032.Having previously negotiated exclusive coverage until 2030, today’s extension applies to all events owned by A.S.O and it’s Spanish subsidiary Unipublic, meaning TNT has also secured exclusive rights to the Vuelta a Espana, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and … Read more

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods cut pollution, reduce road traffic casualties, and support local shops, new research claims

Two low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Oxford have been found to reduce road traffic casualties and air pollution levels whilst supporting local businesses, according to new research.Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are residential streets where ordinary motor traffic is restricted by physical or signed restrictions, enabling local residents to use the roads without being subject to through … Read more

“Is he saying this because we didn’t extend his contract?” Picnic PostNL sports director hits out at “unfair and unjustified” claims of “toxic culture of fear” within team

This week’s explosive investigation into an alleged “culture of fear” at Picnic PostNL has been criticised by one of the WorldTour squad’s sports directors, who claims the accusations are “unfair and unjustified” and potentially based on personal grievances.On Thursday, Dutch broadcaster NOS and podcast In De Waaier published an intensive investigation into the working environment … Read more

Check out Silca’s retro-looking bike computer, the AI coaching system that promises real-world rewards, new shoes to keep your feet comfy this winter, and the rest of the week’s bike tech news

We’re cramming in a whole load of tech news for you this week, including an app designed to avoid finding your drivetrain and sensors out of charge, AI-powered coaching that offers real-world rewards and Northwave’s shoes to help you get through winter comfortably, but we’re starting with the retro-looking high-tech bike computer that Silca has … Read more

Staff reveal “unachievably high pressure” and “stubborn resistance to change” behind Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative’s descent into ‘pre-pack’ administration

Current and former staff at a chain of bike shops have told road.cc about their experiences with company management and how they were kept in the dark as business entered administration and colleagues lost their jobs.Last week, we reported on the fate of Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative (EBC), once Scotland’s largest chain of bike shops. Founded … Read more