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Road safety group slammed for “awful” drink driving campaign which claims people who don’t drive “are a burden for others”; Novak Djokovic: “I’m coming for you, Tadej Pogačar”; Vuelta pro celebrates too early in “rookie mistake” + more on the live blog

The Vuelta heads into the mountains today (where it still stay for most of the next three weeks), so Ryan Mallon’s brought his climbing legs for some steep, high-altitude news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 09:05
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Mathias Vacek blames “drunk fan” for Vuelta crash

“Some people just don’t care”: Pro cyclist slams “drunk fan” for causing chaotic Vuelta a España crash

Lidl-Trek rider missed out on chance to sprint for the race lead after "annoying" crash on final climb, spectator behaviour again making headlines for all the wrong reasons

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:20
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Sepp Kuss, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primož Roglič cross the line together on stage 20 of the 2023 Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma clean up at the Vuelta – Are they the most dominant cycling team of all time?

After nabbing all three Grand Tours courtesy of Sepp Kuss, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primož Roglič, how does the Dutch squad’s 2023 season compare to the sport’s other crushingly oppressive team displays down the years?

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 20:26
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Sepp Kuss and Jonas Vingegaard celebrate after stage 20 of the 2023 Vuelta a España (Tommaso Pelagalli/SprintCyclingAgency)

Sepp Kuss says “cheating or doping is out of the question”, as Jonas Vingegaard insists Jumbo-Visma teammates are “not taking anything”

“One of the most important things about sports is accepting that sometimes you’re not good enough,” Kuss, who is set to become the second American to win the Vuelta a España later today, told reporters

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 11:34
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Thymen Arensman crash, Vuelta stage 7 2023 (Eurosport/GCN+)

“If I was not wearing a helmet, I don’t know if I would still be here”: Ineos rider Thymen Arensman thanks helmet after brutal crash ruling him out of Vuelta a España

The Dutch cyclist suffered a late crash in the race, said he woke up in the hospital and couldn't remember what happened and was "unbelievably lucky"

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 11:29
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2023 September 1 Tech of the Week – 1

Here’s how to build a 3.6kg road bike + Santini’s non-denim Denim jacket, the freakiest shifter position ever and new stuff from Cadex, Festka, Rouvy + more

Check out the week’s hottest tech news, including how to get discount on a “game-changer” bike case, new bags from Restrap and Chrome, and tons more cool kit…

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 11:00
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Vuelta protest

Police uncover Vuelta a España protest plot to pour “400 litres of liquid” onto route

Four suspects believed to be planning a pro-independence protest as the race visited Catalunya were arrested

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 11:52
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Jumbo-Visma slow Vuelta peloton in protest of safety issues at Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma and Remco Evenepoel demand rivals slow for safety reasons as crash chaos hits Vuelta a España again

A second sketchy stage on rain-soaked Barcelona streets saw numerous crashes, including for Primož Roglič, red jersey Lorenzo Milesi and British rider Oscar Onley

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 16:25
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Vuelta riders cross Barcelona in the dark after time trial

More safety concerns as Vuelta a España pros left to ride through Barcelona in dark after “ridiculous” opening stage

After a farcical team time trial in heavy rain and dark conditions, more than a few riders took to social media to express their disgust

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 08:57
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Remco Evenepoel 2023 Vuelta a España team time trial

“You couldn’t see anything”: Remco Evenepoel slams “ridiculous” Vuelta a España team time trial in horrendous conditions

Torrential rain, flooding, crashes and darkness — chaos as final Grand Tour of the season gets underway in Barcelona

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 19:28
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