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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“Tech always gets faster – it’s on riders to not do stupid things,” says Tadej Pogačar, after rival team boss called for “slower bikes to save lives” and pro claimed “modern bikes break every time you crash”

“Everybody wants to go faster all the time, but I don’t think there were no crashes a hundred years ago,” the world champion said in response to Tour director Christian Prudhomme’s assertion that “riders are going too fast” and “endangering themselves”

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 14:03
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Álvaro Hodeg and Xabier Azparren crash on muddy cobbles at GP de Denain (SprintCyclingAgency)

EF boss Jonathan Vaughters slams “fat cats who have never raced so much as a child’s tricycle” after Tour de France director blames crashes on “riders going too fast”; Premier blasts bike lanes for congestion caused by Santa parade + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday on the live blog, Rod Stewart’s playing Glastonbury, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of cycling news, views, and whatever else he stumbles upon while trying to keep warm

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 10:00
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Site of planned cycle lane in Sutton Coldfield (Richard Parkin) 2

“Morally wrong” cycleway next to busy main road will destroy “ancient hedgerow”, say locals – who tell cyclists they can ride on footpath or road; Tour de France boss calls for budget cap and admits he “wasn’t a fan of the Sky era” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing, and Ryan Mallon’s all wrapped up, waterproof overshoes at the ready, for a wintery edition of the cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 10:22
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Christian Prudhomme at 2014 TdF presentation in Leeds (picture credit Welcome to Yorkshire – letouryorkshire.com)

“Only two world wars have stopped the Tour de France” – Christian Prudhomme

Paris-Nice cut short, Paris-Roubaix in the air – but ASO boss highlights organisation’s history of adaptability

Fri, Mar 13, 2020 11:18
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Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, on the Champs-Elysees (copyright Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)

Welcome To Yorkshire set to come under closer scrutiny in wake of Sir Gary Verity’s departure as investigations launched into allegations over expenses and bullying

Man who brought Tour de France and World Championships to region left last month due to expenses scandal

Thu, Apr 04, 2019 18:19
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Chris Froome celebrates winning the 2013 Tour de France (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme confirms Chris Froome will defend title when race starts on Saturday

Race director expresses extreme anger at how long salbutamol case has dragged on for

Mon, Jul 02, 2018 13:58
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Chris Froome with Tour de France and Vuelta winner’s jerseys.jpg

Tour de France director urges swift resolution to Chris Froome case

Christian Prudhomme wants ambiguity over four time champion's status cleared up as soon as possible

Sun, Dec 24, 2017 13:37
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Mavic 125th anniversary celebration – Christian Prudhomme 2.jpg

Tour de France chief hails doping progress, says change no longer needed

Christian Prudhomme claims "you don't see champions who come from nowhere any more," and that there is no longer a feeling in the sport that change is necessary

Sun, Oct 02, 2016 15:16
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Christianshavn and bicycles (picture Ursula Bach for Copenhagen City Council).jpg

Copenhagen bidding for Tour de France Grand Départ

Hosting race would showcase cycling as transport - but there are logistical hurdles

Tue, Jun 21, 2016 09:46
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Christian Prudhomme at 2014 TdF presentation in Leeds (picture credit Welcome to Yorkshire – letouryorkshire.com)

Tour de France chief: Mechanical doping the biggest challenge facing pro cycling

Christian Prudhomme says "Motors are no longer a rumour - they exist"

Fri, Apr 22, 2016 16:47
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