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Female cyclist in London on Lime hire bike – copyright Simon MacMichael

Horror as council issues report saying e-bikes can help women to meet their “traditional domestic responsibilities”

The original document also claimed e-bikes can help women "stay looking 'nice' on a bike"

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 18:01
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Penarth Road, Cardiff via Google Street View.PNG

“Angry and fed up” female cyclist confronts male driver who made sexual remarks at her

Nanw Beard calls on men to challenge such behaviour, saying, “By not speaking out, you’re enabling it”

Mon, Jun 07, 2021 12:26
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UCI logo 2015

Male ex-manager of Health Mate-Cyclelive women’s pro team banned for sexual harrassment

UCI Disciplinary Commission upholds complaint brought by several riders against Patrick Van Gansen

Mon, Feb 22, 2021 18:57
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Belgian female ex-pro denied sports director role with men’s team due to topless pictures

Tara Gins says offer withdrawn after pictures came to light – and details the sexual abuse she suffered during her riding career

Mon, Jan 25, 2021 12:25
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Elinor Barker Ciara Horne Team Pursuit

Elinor Barker says she has experienced sexism “again and again” throughout her career

Says assumption is when men crash, it’s because they’re pushing the limit, whereas if women crash, it's because of a lack of skill

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 15:33
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How hard is it to be a woman in the cycling industry? Shockjock engineer devotes entire Youtube video to trying to discredit female Cycling Weekly tech editor

Bizarre tirade from Hambini perfectly proves point originally made by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan when she called him out for sexist remarks

Sun, Apr 19, 2020 16:32
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Looks like shit – But saves my life

“Looks like shit. But saves my life” – German government’s helmet advert sparks sexism row

Ad shows model dressed in just helmet and bra

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 18:11
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Iljo Keisse thrown out of Vuelta a San Juan and fined by judge following sexual harassment of waitress

Organisers say Deceuninck-Quick Step rider’s actions “damaged the reputation and honour” of the race and cycling

Wed, Jan 30, 2019 11:21
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Pinarello apologises for sexist e-bike advert

Italian brand had suggested women buy its new Nytro to keep up with their boyfriends while cycling

Thu, Nov 23, 2017 13:21
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Jan Bakelants (source AG2R-La Mondiale, cropped).JPG

Jan Bakelants apologises for podium hostess comments

AG2R-La Mondiale rider, a former wearer of Tour de France yellow jersey, says remarks were "inappropriate"

Thu, Jun 29, 2017 11:57
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