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David Lappartient and Tadej Pogačar cycling in Abu Dhabi (David Lappartient , Twitter)

Lance Armstrong’s old boss launches scathing attack on “selfie king” David Lappartient, as UCI president also criticised for using phone while cycling for Pogačar clip

Johan Bruyneel claimed Lappartient is only interested in being “seen alongside important and influential figures”, and is simply using cycling to further his political ambitions

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 11:59
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UCI sign (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

UCI insurer pays six-figure settlement over British cyclist’s heatstroke death at Gran Fondo World Championships

Barry Covington collapsed while competing at the 2017 event in the south of France, the Gran Fondo taking place during a 39°C heatwave and participants later complaining about a shortage of water and poorly manned feed stops

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 11:25
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Mathieu van der Poel on his way to winning round 12 of the 2023/24 UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Zonhoven (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Don’t take your bike to the cyclocross! World Cup organiser bans fans’ bikes from course “for safety reasons” (but don’t worry, you can park your car nearby)

The organisers of this weekend’s Benidorm round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup say there is “no designated area to park or store” bikes at the course

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 18:17
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Victor Campenaerts, stage 18, 2023 Tour de France (A.S.O./Charly Lopez)

“It’s a bullshit rule”: Victor Campenaerts slams UCI’s ban on “extreme” angled brake levers

“The rules are very unclear, it makes no sense at all,” says the Lotto Dstny veteran, who believes the use of gravel-style flared drop bars could soon become commonplace in the peloton by loophole-seeking riders

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 13:10
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British Cycling National Derny Championships, Keirin, Derby Arena Velodrome (Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

New gambling-based pro keirin series classified as a “forbidden event” by UCI, as participating riders threatened with sanctions

The DerbyWheel tour, a globalised version of the Korean and Japanese keirin model that encourages viewers to bet on the races, is set to launch in early 2024

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 16:16
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2022-dauphine-ridley-steff-cras levers bars

UCI set to clamp down on “extreme” turned-in brake levers

The governing body says the position adopted by an increasing number of riders in recent years “limits braking capacity”, with new regulations set to be introduced in 2025

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 18:28
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Kate Courtney Val di Sole, Italy on September 04, 2022

What’s next for off-road coverage as GCN+ set to be terminated

With GCN+ closing down, what lies ahead for off-road video and race live streaming in the future?

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 12:33
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Jumbo-Visma slow Vuelta peloton in protest of safety issues at Vuelta a España (GCN)

“Profound safety problem” in elite cycling, finds report… but riders union president says it’s “getting safer”

"Cycling is a dangerous sport. We can make it safer, but it’ll never be safe," said CPA President Adam Hansen

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 16:32
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The peloton endures another miserable day at the 2023 Giro d’Italia (Zac Williams/SWpix.com

No motor doping tests carried out on four stages of the Giro d’Italia and two Tour de France stages, investigation finds

X-ray technology was not used by testers at all during this year’s Giro or Tour de France Femmes, while there has not been a single motor doping test at the Volta a Catalunya since 2021

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 11:32
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Best road bike upgrades

Do the latest track bikes favour wealthier nations, and how will the UCI respond?

With the top-performing nations getting access to increasingly advanced bikes on the track, is this fair on nations without such deep pockets?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 09:07
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