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'I can't wait to start the season' – indoor racer signs first pro road contract at 32
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix Brazilian virtual racer Gabriela Guerra has signed her first professional road contract aged 32. The two-time UCI Cycling Esports World Championships silver medallist will join French women's ProTeam Cofidis for two years from 2027.
'You've got to challenge yourself' – 95-year-old smashes cycling Hour Record on birthday
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ILT Stadium Southland Peter Grandiek toasted his 95th birthday this week by shattering the Hour Record in his 95-99 age category. The Dutchman, who has lived most of his life in New Zealand, completed more than 91 laps of his home velodrome in Invercargill on Wednesday for a distance of 22.948km.
'Remco's going to be really happy' – Oscar Onley sees time trials as a 'main factor' in 2027 Tour de France route
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Netcompany-Ineos rider Oscar Onley expects an increase in time trialling kilometres to be a "main factor" in deciding the 2027 Tour de France. Next summer's route, unveiled in a presentation in Paris on Thursday, includes two individual time trials totalling 71km: 33km on stage seven between Blois and Chambord, and 38km on stage 16 around Toulouse.
'This is weird to me' - Marlen Reusser calls out uneven naming of men's and women's Tour de France
'This is weird to me' - Marlen Reusser calls out uneven naming of men's and women's Tour de France When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Movistar rider Marlen Reusser has called out the uneven naming of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes as "weird", suggesting it highlights an inequality between the sexes.
'Like towing a three-seater sofa' –I raced a hill-climb on a cheap single-speed bike, and just about didn't come last
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sean Russell If my morning last Sunday were a movie, it would open with a shot of me, heaving over my handlebars, at the top of a steep, forested hill. The image would blur and pulse in time to my sharp breaths, before a slow pan down to the bike between my legs: a £200 Decathlon single-speed. There'd then be a close-up on my pained face. Freeze frame.
Fans asked to buy tickets for Tour de France 2027 team presentation in Edinburgh – here's how to get yours
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alpecin-Premier Tech on stage at a free-to-enter event in Barcelona in 2026. . | Credit: Getty Images The Tour de France 2027 opening ceremony and team presentation in Edinburgh ahead of the British Grand Départ will be a paid-for, ticketed event, the race organisers have announced. Around 9,000 tickets are expected to go on sale, with prices starting at £27.
'I'm quite speechless' – Anna Morris secures hat-trick of golds at Track World Championships, as Great Britain win Madison and individual pursuit
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix Great Britain's Anna Morris made it three gold medals from three events at the UCI Track World Championships on Saturday, adding a Madison title to the team pursuit and omnium titles she won earlier in the week. The 31-year-old teamed up with 19-year-old elite Track Worlds debutant Erin Boothman in the hand-slinging event in Shanghai, China.
'It feels a bit surreal' – Anna Morris and Mark Stewart win world titles in golden day for Great Britain at Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix Anna Morris and Mark Stewart starred for Great Britain at the UCI Track World Championships on Friday with victories in the women's omnium and men's points race. The pair doubled their country's gold medal haul at the championships in Shanghai, China, adding to the titles already won in the women's team pursuit and men's scratch race.
Jonathan Milan smashes individual pursuit world record at Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix Italy's Jonathan Milan broke his own individual pursuit world record at the UCI Track World Championships on Friday. The 26-year-old clocked a time of 3:58.850 in qualifying in the 4km event in Shanghai, China, becoming the first rider in history to go below 3:59.
'It was phenomenal' – Great Britain earn two gold medals on second day of Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Megan Barker, Millie Couzens, Josie Knight, Erin Boothman and Anna Morris capped a golden day for Great Britain. . | Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix Great Britain won two gold medals in the space of 20 minutes at the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, China on Thursday.
'My saddle snapped' – Great Britain settle for silver after bike issue in team sprint final at Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix Great Britain's women's team sprint trio landed a silver medal at the UCI Track World Championships on Wednesday, but were left with the feeling it could have been more, after Sophie Capewell's saddle snapped in the final.
'I had so much more left to give and dreams left to chase' – 22-year-old retires after failing to find a team
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Twenty-two-year-old Belgian cyclist Senne Hulsmans has announced his reluctant retirement from cycling after failing to find a team for 2027. The former Soudal Quick-Step development team rider wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that he had suffered from "multiple injuries, surgeries, endless hours of rehabilitation and a big crash this year".
'I thought I'd give it a shot' – inside Taylor Phinney's comeback, 16 years after his last Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix It was early winter last year when Taylor Phinney got a strange call from a friend. The 2028 LA Olympics were approaching, the friend told him, and USA Cycling was looking for some "power horses" to join the men's team pursuit squad. Did he want to be put in touch with the coach? Phinney was stunned.
'I will co-operate fully' – Matthew Richardson responds to misconduct reports after Track World Championships withdrawal
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Olly Hassell/SWPix British track sprinter Matthew Richardson has said he will "co-operate fully" with any investigation after he was withdrawn last-minute from this week's UCI Track World Championships. The 27-year-old was pulled on Monday from Great Britain's 20-rider squad for the event in Shanghai, China, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, amid reports of serious misconduct.
'I always am the oldest on the list' – 92-year-old wins world title with record-setting ride
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Andy Jones/Future Walter Fowler knew that, as long as he completed two laps of the track, he would become world champion. He was, after all, the only rider competing in the 500m time trial in his 90-94 age bracket. In fact, he was the only person over 90 competing at all at the UCI Masters Track World Championships in London last week.
Track sprinter Matthew Richardson withdrawn from World Championships by GB
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Track sprinter Matthew Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad ahead of this week's UCI Track World Championships and is reportedly under investigation for misconduct. British Cycling confirmed Richardson's withdrawal in a statement shared with Cycling Weekly, but did not provide a reason.
'I want to be the most successful British sprinter' – Emma Finucane chases huge career goal at Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix Emma Finucane has made clear her goal to become "the most successful British sprinter" as she heads into her fifth UCI Track World Championships. The 23-year-old is one of 20 riders who will represent Great Britain at the event in Shanghai, China this week.
Tour de France 2027 route rumours: Col du Granon and Col du Portet set to return
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images There's always suspense around the Tour de France route announcement. It's the moment teams begin to hatch their plans, riders get their first sniff of stage opportunities, and fans plot out their summer holidays, picking the marquee climbs where they want to watch the race. In less than two weeks, the full Tour route for 2027 will be officially unveiled.
'A line was crossed that day' – Matthew Richardson reveals details of shocking crash and rapid recovery
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix British track sprinter Matthew Richardson believes "a line was crossed" when he was taken out by another rider while racing in Japan this summer. The 27-year-old suffered a broken shoulder and spent four days in hospital after he crashed on an asphalt velodrome during a Keirin World Series event in Tachikawa at the end of July.
'I've watched the footage hundreds of times' – Giulio Ciccone demands to see more proof of photo finish verdict at European Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Giulio Ciccone has questioned the verdict of the photo finish in Sunday's men's road race at the European Championships, where he was judged to have lost out to Belgium's Remco Evenepoel by a hair's breadth. The Italian posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon saying he had doubts about the decision, and demanding to see the photo finish image "on the actual finish line".
'Four brain bleeds, two facial fractures' – Swedish rider reveals extent of injuries from horror crash at World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Caroline Andersson's trade team is Liv AlUla Jayco. . | Credit: Getty Images Swedish rider Caroline Andersson has declared her season over after suffering injuries including four brain bleeds and two facial fractures in a crash at the UCI Road World Championships.
British bike brand issues recall due to tyre defect, tells people to 'immediately stop riding'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The pictured bicycle is not included in the recall. | Credit: Future British bike brand Ridgeback has recalled three of its hybrid and commuter models due to reported defects in the tyres. The company has asked customers to "immediately" stop riding any of their Comet, Motion or Speed models sold since 2020, which could be affected.
'An incredibly difficult decision' – British Continental women's team closes after nine years
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix DAS-Hutchinson, the UK's most successful women's UCI Continental team in recent years, will close down at the end of 2026.
'I know my role pretty well' – Brandon McNulty's rainbow jersey debut revealed
'I know my role pretty well' – Brandon McNulty's rainbow jersey debut revealed When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Brandon McNulty will make his debut in the rainbow jersey this Saturday 3 October at the Giro dell'Emilia, his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team has confirmed. The American stunned the elite men's road race at the UCI World Championships last Sunday, when he won with a 33km solo attack.
'It's a dream for every rider' – team masseur races World Championships in remarkable last-minute call-up
'It's a dream for every rider' – team masseur races World Championships in remarkable last-minute call-up When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images He was the most unlikely of names on the start list: a team masseur, without a single UCI point, who hadn't raced a bike in nine years.
'I've achieved more than I could have ever dreamed' – Olympic champion Katy Marchant retires from track cycling
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Ian MacNicol/SWPix Olympic champion Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from track cycling after 13 years on the Great Britain Cycling Team. The 33-year-old, a heptathlete as a teenager, joined the national squad in 2013, and went on to represent Great Britain at three Olympic Games, winning the gold medal in the team sprint in Paris 2024.
'I thought it was a joke' – shock and excitement as motor-paced event added to Track World Championships
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Tim Rademacher via Wikimedia Commons A motor-paced event will be reintroduced to the UCI Track World Championships next year after more than three decades off the programme. Stayer racing, which involves six riders drafting behind motorbikes at speeds of up to 100kph, was last included in the Track Worlds in 1994, and will return to the championships in Paris, France in 2027.
'A positive year' – UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports returns to profit after three years in the red
'A positive year' – UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports returns to profit after three years in the red When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sigma Sports UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports has returned to profit following three years of losses amounting to £8m.
'I really think that is disgraceful' – Matthew Brennan calls for new safety body as 'nothing has changed' following Finlay Tarling's death
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. 'I really think that is disgraceful' – Matthew Brennan calls for new safety body as 'nothing has changed' following Finlay Tarling's death When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
'It's the star of the show' – the famous bike with two chains just got an upgrade
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: World Bicycle Relief World Bicycle Relief (WBR), the charity that provides sturdy bicycles to rural communities across the globe, has announced the first upgrade to its two-chain Buffalo bike. The Buffalo Pro is the newest iteration of the Utility S2 bike that was released in July 2024 and bore an innovative drivetrain with two chains.
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists killed
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists killed When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Police have charged a man in relation to the deaths of two cyclists in Kent, England.
'It makes me very happy' – 19-year-old Henry Hobbs scores breakthrough first pro win
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Hobbs competing at the British National Circuit Championships in June. . | Credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com Nineteen-year-old Henry Hobbs isn't due to turn professional for at least another year, but already he's off the mark with his first pro road win. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider sprinted to victory in the fifth and final stage of the ZLM Tour in the Netherlands on Sunday.
'He's a superstar' – Wout van Aert wins two-up sprint to claim stage 13 of Vuelta a España
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Wout van Aert beat Valentin Paret-Peintre in a two-up sprint to win stage 13 of the Vuelta a España on Friday afternoon. The pair were part of a mega breakaway that formed in the first half of the 192km stage and swelled at one point to 43 riders – more than a quarter of the entire peloton.
UCI calls for rider safety trackers in all pro bike races after Finlay Tarling's death
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Cycling's governing body, the UCI, has called for safety tracking systems to be put in place across all professional road races "as quickly as possible" following the death of Finlay Tarling. The 19-year-old was struck and killed by a non-race vehicle driver at the Volta a Portugal on 14 August, after he was distanced from the back of the peloton.
'We will seize them and they will be destroyed' – police force issues warning to illegal e-bike riders
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some non-compliant e-bikes have high-powered motors that propel them over the legal 25kph limit. . | Credit: City of London Police A London police force is clamping down on illegal e-bikes by seizing and destroying them. Since its formation in July 2023, City of London Police's cycle team has detained over 800 non-compliant e-bikes and scooters.
Mystery surrounds closure of popular London bike shop
Mystery surrounds closure of popular London bike shop When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future London cycling showroom and cafe VIA Atelier is currently closed with mystery surrounding when or whether at all it will open again. On 24 July, a 'notice of forfeiture by peaceable re-entry' was placed in the window of the store located in Coal Drops Yard, behind Kings Cross Station.
'It should be a very special, if emotional, occasion' – memorial race to be held for Finlay Tarling in Wales
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: SWpix.com The final round of the Llandow Revival Series, a south Wales-based circuit racing league, will be held in memory of Finlay Tarling on 13 September. The 19-year-old Welshman was killed on stage eight of the Volta a Portugal on 14 August, when he was struck by a non-race vehicle driver that had entered the course.
Customers left out of pocket after bike shop suddenly closes down
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future Customers have been left out of pocket after a popular independent bike shop in the south of England ceased trading. Primera Sports, a family-run business in Bournemouth, closed suddenly last week after 34 years, with customers told their orders would not be fulfilled.
'It's massive' – Matthew Brennan sprints to third victory at Vuelta a España on stage 11
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Matthew Brennan continued his impressive Grand Tour debut on Wednesday, when he took his third victory in 11 days at the Vuelta a España. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider was guided by his team-mate Wout van Aert through stage 11's finale in Lorca, where he kicked ahead with 150m to go and won comfortably ahead of Bryan Coquard (Cofidis).
'It's been a steep learning curve' – Kate Courtney on her move from mountain biking to road racing
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As Kate Courtney sprinted to fourth place on stage four of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women last week, fans watching along the barriers would have been forgiven for thinking she had been road racing all her life. In fact, it was only her 14th day on the road, and her fourth in a WorldTour bunch.
'This is completely unknown' – Tour de France sportive winner set for gruelling 500km challenge
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: A.S.O/Bastien Seon At 1:30am this Friday, Victoria Stansfield will pedal away from her home in Chamonix, and into the unknown. "I've never ridden in the dark before," she smiles, talking to Cycling Weekly over video call. "I don't even own lights. I've had to buy them." It's a surprising admission from the best female gran fondo racer in the world right now.
'A beautiful day' – Tadej Pogačar crushes Vuelta a España with 50km solo victory on stage four
'A beautiful day' – Tadej Pogačar crushes Vuelta a España with 50km solo victory on stage four When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The likelihood of Tadej Pogačar leading this year's Vuelta a España from start to finish grew stronger on Tuesday, when he won stage four with a 50.3km solo attack, and extended his overall lead to 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
'It's weird but I've got plenty of staff to look after me' – rider finishes Tour of Britain in a team of one
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix.com Ida Krickau danced to the chorus of Jason Derulo's 'Ridin' Solo' as she walked onto the team presentation podium on the final day of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women. She waved to the fans, who clapped harder for her than anyone else, and laughed at the DJ's song choice.
Taylor Phinney makes winning track return on journey to 2028 LA Olympics
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Sixteen years after his last track competition, Taylor Phinney returned to the velodrome on Sunday afternoon and won the team pursuit at the US National Track Championships. The quartet of Phinney, Anders Johnson, Colby Lange and David Domonoske qualified first in the 4km event with a time of 4:03.688 in Carson, California.
Lorena Wiebes doubles up on stage two of Tour of Britain Women after race neutralised for an hour
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images With a peace sign gesture across the line, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) toasted her second victory in as many days at the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women on Thursday. Stage two from Clitheroe to Blackpool was neutralised for an hour after just 35km of racing due to a road traffic accident further up the route.
'It's scary to see situations like this' – rider 'nearly hit' by car driver at Tour of Britain Women
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Plouffe, second from right, with her O'Shea Red Chilli Bikes team-mates at the start of the Tour of Britain Women. . | Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com Australian rider Maeve Plouffe said she was "nearly hit" by a non-race car driver on Wednesday's opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.
Stage neutralised at Tour of Britain Women due to road traffic accident on route
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Riders at the start of stage two in Clitheroe. | Credit: Getty Images Stage two of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women was neutralised for an hour on Thursday due to a road traffic accident further up the race route.
Free-to-air coverage confirmed for Tour of Britain Men and Women
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com There will be live free-to-air coverage of both the men's and women's Lloyds Tours of Britain this year, race organiser British Cycling has confirmed. Both events will be shown free of charge on the Tour of Britain YouTube channel, while the men's race, scheduled for 2-6 September, will also be broadcast live on ITV.
'An accomplished and values-driven leader' – British Cycling appoints university vice-chancellor as new CEO
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Bonfield has been the vice-chancellor and president of the University of Westminster since 2018. . | Credit: British Cycling British Cycling has announced that Professor Pete Bonfield OBE, the vice-chancellor and president of the University of Westminster, will be the organisation's new chief executive.
Tour of Britain Women 2026 start list: Lotte Kopecky and Lorena Wiebes confirmed
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 2024 champion Lotte Kopecky is set to return to the race. | Credit: Getty Images Former champions, Tour de France Femmes Femmes avec Zwift stage winners, and teenage amateurs are all set to line up at this year's Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.
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