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Vuelta Chaos: Sport's 'Peace' Mission Backfires

The 2025 Vuelta a España's neutralised stage in the Basque Country descended into farce, exposing the dangerous paradox of using major sporting events as diplomatic tools and raising serious questions for race organisers.

Vingegaard in horrific crash at Tour of Basque Country

Reigning Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard and other top riders were involved in a horrific mass crash during the Tour of the Basque Country. Read the latest on their condition and the race's dramatic cancellation.

Pidcock Abandons Vuelta a España After Six Stages

British cycling star Tom Pidcock has made the dramatic decision to withdraw from the Vuelta a España 2024. The Ineos Grenadiers rider, a favourite for the general classification, cites a failure to recover from his efforts at the Tour de France and the Pa

Geraint Thomas Ends Glittering Cycling Career in Cardiff

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas, the two-time Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France winner, brought his illustrious 18-year career to a poignant close with an emotional farewell on home soil at the Tour of Britain.

Cycling Team's Vuelta Kit Sparks Palestine Protests

The Israel Premier Tech cycling team faces a wave of protests and accusations of 'sportswashing' over their new team kit at the Vuelta a España, which features a map critics say erases Palestine.

Pogačar skips Vuelta a España, Ayuso to lead UAE Team

Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar will not compete in the 2024 Vuelta a España, with UAE Team Emirates prioritising a historic Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double. Rising star Juan Ayuso to lead Spanish Grand Tour charge.

Vuelta DQ of Israel Premier Tech Sparks 'Dangerous Precedent' Fear

The UCI's decision to disqualify the entire Israel Premier Tech team from Stage 12 of the Vuelta a España over a controversial 'sticky bottle' incident has ignited a fierce debate, with team management warning it sets a 'dangerous precedent' for the sport

London Tops UK Chart for Cycling Commutes

New data reveals London leads the UK in cycling to work, with a 7% surge in bike commutes. Discover the boroughs driving this green transport boom and the government's active travel strategy.

Vingegaard's epic Vuelta comeback win on Valdezcaray

Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma-Lease a Bike) delivered a masterclass in climbing to seize a dramatic solo victory on the brutal Alto de Valdezcaray, Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España, signalling his return to top form and shaking up the general classification.

The Elusive Quest for the Perfect Cycling Video Game

Despite cycling's massive global popularity, the video game industry has consistently failed to deliver a truly compelling simulation. Discover why creating the perfect cycling game remains an elusive challenge for developers.

Cycling UK's 'woke' ban on Three Cocks village name backfires

Cycling UK faces ridicule and accusations of 'woke censorship' after ordering a local club to censor the name of the historic village of Three Cocks from a racing event, sparking a fierce debate about tradition and modern sensibilities.

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