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Lael Wilcox riding in Spain during Around the World record attempt

Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World cycling record attempt after “another climate change lesson” amid European heatwave

“It’s kind of a miracle I haven’t just passed out. I’ve never tried so hard,” the ultra-endurance cyclist said after suffering from heat exhaustion in France, 14 days into her record attempt

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 12:29
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Performance Without Toxicity

A recent exhibition shows the “future of performance wear” doesn’t have to mean worse-performing cycling kit in a post-PFAs world

The Performance Without Toxicity exhibition is showing how innovators are proving that high-performance clothing can still deliver comfort, protection, and durability while reducing toxic exposure and supporting human health

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 09:00
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2025 Tour de France Stage 12 Felix Gall

Could Tour de France stages soon be raced in the morning? Scientists warn climate change and extreme heatwaves could make afternoon racing too dangerous

"With record-breaking heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is only a matter of time before the Tour encounters extreme heat stress days that will test existing safety protocols"

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:27
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2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

“Rider and spectator safety is always the number one priority for our event,” Tour Down Under race director Stuart O’Grady said following the decision to modify Saturday’s stage, with temperatures of 43°C forecast

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 10:54
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2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56
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Decathlon Environment 2

“Let’s stop glorifying the thinnest and lightest, and start championing longevity”: Is the cycling industry doing enough on climate action?

There’s a growing gulf between how the bike industry views its sustainability efforts and what consumers now expect, a new report assessing climate action within cycling has found

Sat, Nov 01, 2025 13:48
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Cycling and sustainability Dec 2023

Cycling and sustainability: What the bike industry is doing, and what you can do to further reduce your carbon footprint as a cyclist

By choosing to cycle for transport, you've already taken a hugely positive step towards minimising your environmental impact. In this article we explore how you can be a super sustainable cyclist, and what the industry is doing to get its house in order

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 17:55
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2023 world road race championships stopped following protest (Alex Broadway/SWpix.com)

Protestor who blocked UCI Worlds road race accuses cycling community of being complicit in climate crisis

One of the four climate activists who glued their hands to the road claimed that the cycling community was ignorant about “oil and gas companies sponsoring their races”

Thu, Nov 09, 2023 18:28
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2023 world road race championships stopped following protest (Pauline Ballet/SWpix.com)

“I was busting for a pee – they did me a favour!” Mixed response from riders after climate protesters stop world road race championships for an hour

The protest, which saw activists glue themselves to the road, was claimed by This is Rigged, a group which has previously targeted cycling team sponsor Ineos

Mon, Aug 07, 2023 10:51
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Glasgow world championships road race stopped due to protest (GCN) 3

UCI Cycling World Championships road race stopped as protester reportedly “cements hand to road”

The almost hour-long interruption, claimed by environmental group This Is Rigged, halted the riders eighty kilometres into today’s race, and led to five people being arrested

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 10:53
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