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‘It’s not like I lost it’: Geraint Thomas on the Giro, crashes and a last Olympic hurrah

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The British rider talks about doubling up in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, and why cycling can do more in terms of safety

Sunday, Apr 21

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Tadej Pogacar’s solo attack leaves rivals in dust at Liège–Bastogne–Liège

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Tadej Pogacar destroyed the field with a stunning solo attack to win Liège–Bastogne–Liège on Sunday, the Slovenian’s sixth Monument victory of his career.

Wednesday, Apr 17

Stephen Williams becomes first male British winner of La Flèche Wallonne

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Stephen Williams became the first male British winner of La Flèche Wallonne classic race after battling tough weather conditions including snow to cross the line first.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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UK culture secretary urges ban on transgender athletes competing in female-only events

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Lucy Frazer calls on sporting officials to draw up ‘unambiguous’ guidelines on gender identity

Monday, Apr 15

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‘Monumental effort’ means Women’s Tour of Britain goes ahead in 2024

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British Cycling has named the host towns for this summer’s Tour of Britain Women after what has been described as “monumental effort” to make sure the race goes ahead.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Tom Pidcock and Marianne Vos win Amstel Gold races after dramatic sprints

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Tom Pidcock claimed victory in the men’s Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, while in the women’s race Marianne Vos took a frenetic sprint on the line but only after Lorena Wiebes celebrated too early.

Sunday, Apr 7

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Mathieu van der Poel powers to dominant victory in Paris-Roubaix

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Mathieu van der Poel recorded a crushing victory at Paris-Roubaix with a memorable 60km solo attack, his second consecutive victory at the race, and the Belgian’s second Monument in eight days following his Ronde van Vlaanderen success.

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Australian cycling star Jay Vine avoids spinal surgery after horror crash in Spain

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Australian cycling star Jay Vine will not have to have surgery on the spine injuries he suffered when falling heavily in a horror crash at the Itzulia Basque Country race.

Saturday, Apr 6

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Lotte Kopecky rules the cobbles and velodrome in Paris-Roubaix Femmes

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The world champion Lotte Kopecky delivered a devastating final sprint to claim the Paris-Roubaix Femmes title in a thrilling finish.

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‘I’m going to Paris to win’: Josh Tarling aims for Roubaix and Olympic success

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Welsh rider has enjoyed a meteoric rise and wants to impress in the Hell of the North ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games

Friday, Apr 5

‘We take the risks’: Van der Poel believes riders are biggest danger in cycling

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Mathieu van der Poel, who aims to retain his Paris-Roubaix title this weekend, says riders are the main danger when it comes to race safety.

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Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France defence in doubt after Basque crash

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The Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard, was taken to hospital with a broken collarbone after a serious crash on stage four of the Itzulia Basque Country.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel

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Trhas Tesfay, from war-torn Ethiopia, says she suffers hunger headaches as she cannot eat Home Office hotel meals

Sunday, Mar 31

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Mathieu van der Poel crushes rivals to claim third Tour of Flanders title

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The men’s world champion, Mathieu van der Poel, crushed his rivals with a devastating long-range attack to claim his third Tour of Flanders on Sunday.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Tadej Pogacar wins final stage to round off Volta a Catalunya dominance

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Tadej Pogacar completed his mastery of this year’s Volta a Catalunya, sprinting to a fourth stage win in the seven-stage race.

Friday, Mar 22

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Sports quiz of the week: Kobbie Mainoo, Laura Kenny and Andy Murray

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Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cycling and baseball?

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Cyclist killed and another injured in separate incidents in Indian Pacific Wheel Race

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Western Australia police appeal for information after second death in race after British ultra-endurance cyclist Mike Hall was hit and killed near Canberra in 2017

Thursday, Mar 21

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British para-cycling trio’s world silver medals stolen in Rio de Janeiro robbery

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Three members of the British para-cycling track team were robbed of their silver medals and other possessions in a mugging after the opening day of the world championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Monday, Mar 18

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Laura Kenny: A look back at the career of Britain’s most successful female Olympian – video

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Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete, has announced her retirement from cycling. The 31-year-old has won five Olympic gold medals, winning team pursuit and omnium gold at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and madison…

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‘You just have to be gutsy’: how Laura Kenny created her golden era | William Fotheringham

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Britain’s most successful female Olympian rode through adversity and her refusal to compromise explains retirement

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Laura Kenny’s glittering career – in pictures

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A look back at the Olympic champion’s career after the decorated cyclist announced her retirement

Saturday, Mar 16

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Jasper Philipsen wins fastest ever Milan-San Remo Classic in photo finish

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Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Deceuninck won the fastest ever Milan-San Remo Classic in a photo finish on Saturday to claim the first Monument of the season, a 288km ride from Pavia to San Remo.

Thursday, Mar 14

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Australian track cycling team wheels out $100,000 bike in pursuit of Paris Olympic gold

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High-end bicycles do not come cheap. But scrolling through the online store of Factor Bikes, a cycling brand, prospective buyers could be forgiven for their shock at one particular price tag.

Wednesday, Mar 13

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Rohan Dennis, husband of former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, faces court charged with causing her death

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Former cycling champion Rohan Dennis charged with recklessly striking his wife with his car in Adelaide’s inner north on 30 December

Sunday, Mar 10

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Matteo Jorgenson pulls clear of Brandon McNulty to win Paris-Nice title

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Matteo Jorgenson claimed overall victory at the Paris-Nice race after distancing his American compatriot Brandon McNulty in the rainy hills around Nice on Sunday.

Tuesday, Mar 5

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Laura Kenny given only ‘slim chance’ of competing at Paris Olympics

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The five-time Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny has only a “slim chance” of competing at the Paris Games this summer, according to the British Cycling performance director, Stephen Park.

Saturday, Mar 2

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Strade Bianche: Pogacar follows Kopecky success with 81km solo attack

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Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar turned the men’s Strade Bianche into a procession with a dominant victory after a spectacular 81km solo attack in Italy on Saturday.

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Amy Gillett Foundation for cyclist safety to close after federal funds cut off

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Set up to honour the Australian national team cyclist killed by a car, the group was behind the successful A Metre Matters campaign

Friday, Mar 1

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Sports quiz of the week: Spain, Six Nations and John O’Shea

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Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, Formula One, athletics, boxing and cycling?

Monday, Feb 26

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US cycling team suspended for dressing mechanic as rider to qualify for race

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US women’s cycling team Cynisca was punished by the sport’s governing body on Monday for trying to enter a race by deceiving organizers.