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British cycling coach accuses UCI of threatening to fine children, takes governing body to European Commission for ‘unfairly blocking’ riders from cycle event

UCI accused of breaking antitrust law for preventing children from participating in non-licensed trials events and 'threatening to fine' them if they do

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 12:50

Tom Pidcock, Q36.5 training camp (Georg Lindacher)

“Sad we can’t afford to watch you anymore”: Tom Pidcock unveils classics schedule… prompting fan complaints about TNT’s cycling price hike; “Give children the choice and they will cycle to school”; French race fine plans slammed + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, and Ryan Mallon’s back to round up all the latest cycling news, views, and reaction on the midweek live blog

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 09:55

Étoile de Bessèges stopped as riders protest over cars on course

Ineos Grenadiers and other teams refuse to continue French stage race after motorist almost drives into cyclists at roundabout – day after another driver strayed onto course and caused crash

This year’s Étoile de Bessèges has been littered with safety issues, with drivers encroaching onto the route during every stage so far, prompting Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sports director Heinrich Haussler to ask: “Do these guys deserve to put on a race?”

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 13:28

“A bike race is complete madness”: David Millar on why cycling is “inherently dangerous”, the demise of CHPT3, and his new Factor role + Is TNT set to destroy cycling in the UK?

On episode 97 of the road.cc Podcast, we dissect the upcoming closure of Eurosport in the UK and how price hikes will impact cycling’s popularity, while David Millar chats about his new job and how pro racing can be made safer

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 18:03

Driver makes their way onto course, causing crash at Étoile de Bessèges (Eurosport) 2

Oblivious motorist forced to reverse off road after driving towards charging pro peloton at Étoile de Bessèges stage race, causing crash and injuring rider

The member of the public made their way onto the course with around 17km left of the second stage of the French race, causing the bunch to slow down and several riders to crash

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 15:57

UCI confirms imminent ban on carbon monoxide rebreathing “outside a medical facility”, citing health reasons

The ban on using commercially available CO rebreathing systems will begin from 10 February, with the UCI claiming repeated inhalation "can result in acute and chronic health problems". The ban is independent of world anti-doping regulations

Sat, Feb 01, 2025 16:37

Albert Philipsen at the 2023 UCI junior men’s road world championship, Glasgow

“Not just extreme, but poor coaching”: 18-year-old pro does “crazy” 100km “recovery ride” immediately after 157km race — but is ex-pro right to criticise team?; Safety concerns over Rwanda world championships; Pidcock wins again + more on the live blog

We’ve made it! Adwitiya’s seeing off January with one last live blog filled with all the latest cycling news, reaction and the usual nonsense

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 09:42

CI MTB World Championships 2021 Alan Hatherly of South Africa and Samuel Gaze of New Zealand

Has the UCI Mountain Bike World Series just outpriced itself with a new pay-to-view option?

Expect to splash out £30.99 per month on a TNT Sports sub for the privilege of watching the 2025 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 09:21

Has the UCI Mountain Bike World Series just outpriced itself with a new pay-to-view option?

Expect to splash out £30.99 per month on a TNT Sports sub for the privilege of watching the 2025 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 08:58

UCI forces Ritchey to redesign its Rainbow logo

Ritchey’s iconic logo is changing after decades of Rainbow Stripe branding.

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 13:49