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Jan Ullrich & Lance Armstrong, Luz Ardiden, 2001 Tour de France

“If you think nobody’s doped at the Tour de France since 2015 – that’s a joke”: Ex-pro cyclist says drugs still prevalent amid “alien” performances and death threats – as German doc claims blood doping ring suspect now at Ineos + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the national champs are kicking off, and Ryan Mallon’s back to compete for his own stripey jumper on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:55

Tom Danielson, crash, 2012 Tour de France

“I cringe thinking of the insane crashes I had riding 42cm bars”: Ex-pro cyclist brands new handlebar width rule “nonsense” – as Lorena Wiebes claims UCI is “not really thinking about safety” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after a good drenching on the bike yesterday (where’d the sun go?), Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily round-up on the latest cycling news and views on the first live blog of the week

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 08:48

Dauphiné 2025 Enric Mas Movistar bars and UCI handlebar rule

UCI issues “further clarification” on new tech rules including controversial 40cm handlebar width… by printing the same changes again, with some diagrams

The governing body says the changes were made following “extensive consultation” with riders, teams, and organisers, and claims the unpopular 40cm bar rule will allow “all athletes” to compete on “high-performance and safe” equipment

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 17:09

“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work?

Super-wide forks, narrow bar debates, UCI-bashing, and the future of Cycle to Work – there’s plenty going on in this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:47

UCI to trial maximum gearing rule June 2025

UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?

Junior gear-style system could be entering the WorldTour with riders limited to 54x11, a move that hits SRAM setups hardest, in an attempt to improve safety

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 12:25

Dauphiné 2025 Markus Hoelgaard UNO-X Ridley Noah Fast (3).JPG

“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 10:07

Cat Ferguson and Ally Wollaston, 2025 Tour of Britain Women

Will the UCI be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on narrow handlebar rule? Governing body’s “crazy” one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t make sense, riders say

Let’s be honest – has the UCI stuffed this one up?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 19:44

Kasper Asgreen wearing time trial helmet and the unreleased Factor

Is this the end for TT-style helmets in road races? UCI announces new limits on handlebar width, rim height, and fork width, and promises helmet review in equipment safety overhaul

The governing body also says it has unanimously rejected the One Cycling project’s inclusion in the WorldTour, after confirming its race calendar for the next three seasons

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 10:32

Will this year’s downhill world champion be belt driven? – Whoop UCI Downhill World Series 2025 preview

The 2025 UCI Downhill World Series kicks off this coming weekend – will the belted purse be won?

Thu, May 15, 2025 11:00

Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights for bikes

“Why the f*** don’t we have traffic lights on bikes yet?” Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights and padded kit during race safety debate; Telegraph’s cucumber-related anti-cycling blunder; British pro wins after last-minute call-up + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and it’s a glorious day for riding a bike. But all that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from digging through all the latest cycling news and views to keep you entertained on the Tuesday live blog. I know, so selfless…

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 08:32