A Strava artist has created an incredible piece to mark the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Gary Cordery was contacted by Strava because of his previous efforts creating artworks on the social media for athletes, which resulted in the latest creation. The work was commissioned by Strava...
A Canadian cyclist has broken the 24-hour Zwift distance record, riding almost 1,000km on the static trainer in one session. Ed Veal, from Ontario, spent a full day on the turbo trainer in front of crowds at the 2019 Splunk Conference as part of the charity drive. The 43-year-old pro...
Fellow cyclists are always keen on imparting advice to other riders. The majority of it is rock-solid biking wisdom passed on from rider to rider, from generation to generation. But for all of the great advice that can improve your riding, there is some advice that is just plain dodgy....
It’s the stuff of nightmares: the emergence a tiny hairline crack in a carbon frame is enough to leave any cyclist sweating, especially if it later transpires that the cause lies outside the terms of warranty. Several brands have clearly stated that their bikes are not designed or tested to...
The UCI has responded to the news that an athletics committee has agreed new rules for transgender women competing in elite sport. A group of international athletics federations met in Lausanne, Switzerland, last month to discuss the eligibility of transgender athletes competing in top-level sport. Hosted by the International Association...
Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been a champion of cycling. The Austrian-born actor has been regularly pictured cruising around cities all over the globe, as he uses the bike to stay in shape in his later years. But Schwarzenegger’s most recent ride stands apart from the rest, as he was joined...
An 82-year-old cyclist will become the first person in the UK to ride 1million miles in their lifetime. Russ Mantle, from Aldershot in Hampshire, is due to complete the unbelievable milestone on Thursday (November 7) after 68 years of cycling. Mr Mantle, a former carpenter and joiner, has averaged a staggering...
Think of Dorset and you’ll probably think of Bournemouth beach and the Olympic sailing at Weymouth. Maybe even Durdle Door. But there’s much, much more to see. Dorset is quite possibly the best place to cycle in the UK. It has everything we want and few people outside the county have experienced...
Cycling UK has said that it is a “relief” to see close passing being taken seriously, after a driver’s appeal to have his conviction downgraded from dangerous to careless driving was refused. Patrick John Kelly was charged with dangerous driving in May following the offence in July 2018, when he...
Pro cycling teams have launched a scathing criticism of the UCI and have demanded urgent action over their “serious concerns.” The Association Internatonale des Groupes Cyclistes Professionnels (AIGCP), which acts on behalf of men’s pro road cycling teams, has released a 2,400-word open letter, raising a multitude of concerns over...
We’ve all grown accustomed to hearing politicians grandstanding and making grandiose speeches, but a recent comment by the president of the Ukraine is likely to raise a few eyebrows. Volodymyr Zelensky, an actor and comedian turned politician who was elected as head of state in the Ukraine earlier this year,...
The decision to launch a new stage race in Saudi Arabia has been condemned by a human rights organisation, which says “cycling is increasingly associated with repression.” This week Tour de France organiser ASO announced a new week-long race will be held in the Middle East early next season. But...
Strava has released a new map upgrade, which offers enhanced detail tailored for cyclists and runners. In collaboration with custom map designer Mapbox, Strava has improved its mapping to offer more insights like trail names, elevation contours and better route tracking. Strava CEO James Quarles said: “We are thrilled to...
Alberto Contador has been admitted to hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, with a fever and severe gastrointestinal problems. The 36-year-old was in Colombia to take part in the Giro de Rigo, a cycling event being promoted by EF Education First’s Rigoberto Urán, but confirmed in a video appearance that he would...
Features of gravel and adventure bikes Adventure and gravel bikes occupy much of the same space, and, in most cases are two different names for the same machines. This is because of the nuances between the types of riding available in the USA (long open gravel roads) and the UK...
“During the night, you’re asking yourself ‘why did I come here?’ because it’s so hard.” Those are the words of Team Ineos rider Pavel Sivokov after finishing his effort in the marathon 25-hour endurance event, Red Bull Timelaps. He added: “However on Sunday morning when the sun is shining you’re...
Dr Richard Freeman will admit deliberately ordering banned testosterone patches and “telling a lot of lies” during his medical tribunal. The former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor is facing a misconduct hearing over a mystery package containing the banned substance which was delivered to the BC headquarters in 2011....
The organiser of the Tour de France has announced a new stage race taking place in Saudi Arabia. ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation), the company behind dozens of sporting events including the Tour and Paris-Roubaix, has confirmed the inaugural Saudi Tour will take place over five stages early next season. The...
Rapha is planning to continue to cut down on the rate of discounting its products as it tries to stem the flow of losses. The British cycling apparel brand will soon publish its latest accounts following the takeover by RZC Investments in August 2017, a private-equity firm run by heirs...
Isso foi hoje na Volta de Garulhos. Agentes de trânsito não receberam horas extras, carro furou o bloqueio de cones e aconteceu isso. Absurdo. pic.twitter.com/Xa4YuGOYVc — País do Ciclismo (@DoCiclismo) October 28, 2019 A Brazilian stage race was stopped by a protesting peloton after a car entered the course and...
British Cycling has revealed the new bike the Great Britain track team will ride at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The incredible looking bike was designed by Hope Technology and Lotus Engineering along with input from British engineering company Renishaw. The new British Cycling Lotus/Hope bike Governing body British Cycling...
For years, anti-doping authorities have struggled against the ever-evolving campaigns cheaters use to gain an advantage. Cycling’s history can be traced back by the developments in banned substances, from amphetamines to blood boosters and transfusions. While those chasing the dopers have been able to evolve their methods in response to...
The UCI has published the names of the 19 teams racing at WorldTour level, as cycling’s Premier League is due to increase in size. Teams in the WorldTour will increase from 18 to 19, while two other teams will be invited to all top-tier events next season. After a long...
A 61-year-old driver has been jailed after hitting a group of cyclists and killing Gavin Moore. Mr Moore, 40, was riding with friends from North Down Cycling Club in Northern Ireland in July 2017 when a driver struck the group with his Hyundai 4×4. The driver Hing Tong Cheung, known...
Now that we’re staring down the barrel of winter, we need to protect ourselves against wet and slippery roads by fitting tyres with a more aggressive tread pattern for better grip, right? Wrong, says Vittoria’s Jon Heasman. “With road tyres, any tread pattern is largely for confidence between the ears....
Team Ineos rider Pavel Sivakov is set to test his endurance this weekend during the 25-hour Red Bull Timelaps event. The 22-year-old, a top-10 finisher in the Giro d’Italia and winner of multiple stage races, will be racing as part of a relay team for one full day from Saturday...
Thrilling racing continued at Six Day London, as Mark Cavendish and Elia Viviani went wheel-to-wheel on the third night. The great sprint rivals were the last riders standing during the team elimination on Thursday (October 24), with the race going down to the wire. But it was Cavendish who put...
Kit brand Endura have opted to end their sponsorship of Movistar because of the “developmental dead end being enforced by the UCI.” The Scottish apparel company will part ways with Movistar after a six-year partnership, which has included Grand Tour victories, a World Championship, Monument wins and Alex Dowsett’s Hour...
Peter Sagan will ride both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France next season. The Bora-Hansgrohe rider will be making his debut in the Italian Grand Tour as he looks to complete the set of stage victories in three-week races, and will compete for the points classification. But Sagan...
Mark Cavendish has finally announced his transfer to Bahrain-Merida for 2020, confirming the long-standing rumours. The British sprinter will make the switch from Dimension Data and will be joining his old coach and mentor Rod Ellingworth, who has taken over as team principal at Bahrain. Cavendish, the winner of 30...
