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road.cc podcast episode 145

“In the eyes of the organiser, it’s f**king expensive”: How can cycling improve safety without wiping races off the calendar?

In the latest episode of the road.cc podcast, ex-pro turned race director Fabian Wegmann says he's doing all he can to improve safety as an organiser, but is financially limited in how far he can go...

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 16:42
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Tour de France 2026 Stage 20 Le Bourg d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez

“More like motorcycles than bikes”: Tour de France course designer Thierry Gouvenou says increasing rider speeds make race safety “significantly harder” for organisers

Gouvenou also revealed exclusively to road.cc plans for the UCI's independent safety body SafeR to mandate universal road signage for riders to follow at all UCI races

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 11:46
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Paul Seixas on the podium after winning the 2026 Il Lombardia

Il Lombardia winner Paul Seixas forced to pose with “idiot” mayor who banned all cyclists from city centre and called for bike licence plates; Lachlan Morton breaks Pony Express record; Healy on Pogačar-less racing; Safety protest + more on the live blog

After two weeks spent eating, drinking, and bike race spectating his way around Italy, it’s back to porridge (and the Monday live blog) for Ryan Mallon. Wish him luck…

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 10:39
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Italian one-day race near misses

“Sad that you have to risk your life to race”: Riders slam race organisers after spate of vehicle drivers entering course whilst police motorcyclist collides with Tom Pidcock’s teammates

The near-misses have reinforced criticism that the sport is not acting quickly enough to improve and ensure the safety of athletes

Wed, Oct 07, 2026 11:27
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La Vuelta 2026 – Stage 21 – Carrefour Granada > Granada (112 Km)

“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog

It's the day after the Granada night before, and Callum is processing the lack of Grand Tour racing for the next eight months whilst also ruing the damp squib of yesterday's stage

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 09:58
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Geraint Thomas, 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain (cropped)

“Accidents do happen, that’s life”: Geraint Thomas says “everyone in cycling wants to improve safety” but warns “it’s always been a dangerous sport”

"I wouldn’t discourage people from riding just because there’s cars and stuff around. But as I said before it’s all about confidence and knowing what you’re doing and where you’re going."

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 13:47
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Sauerlandrundfahrt near miss

Rider narrowly avoids two drivers on race course in quick succession in Germany

Organisers of the Sauerlandrundfahrt say they are "thoroughly reviewing the incident" and that security measures have been tightened for the upcoming stages

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 10:17
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2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

Tour of Britain Women rider almost hit by motorist on race route, claiming “there were cars coming at me from all directions”

Maeve Plouffe said the experience was "scary" knowing "it can have horrific consequences, especially so soon after suffering such a tragedy" following the death last week of Finlay Tarling

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 09:52
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Marc Hierschläger broken bike

“No chance to avoid it”: Elite junior cyclist’s bike left in pieces after being ‘cut off’ by driver

The incident is the latest in a string of training crashes caused by drivers.

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 12:10
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Wout van Aert knee injury after 2024 Vuelta crash

“Limiting number of gears would make cycling a lot safer,” says Wout van Aert, as Belgian star shares photo of knee scars suffered in horrific Vuelta crash

“If you are on that descent with a gear limit, no one can move up. Now the gears are so big that you still think about overtaking”

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 12:45
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