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‘A foolish and selfish choice’ – Jarlinson Pantano’s former team-mate responds after Colombian tests positive

Cycling

by el-admin - April 16, 2019 03

Jarlinson Pantano during the 2017 Vuelta a España (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)A former team-mate of Jarlinson Pantano has spoken of his disappointment after the Colombian tested positive for a performance enhancing drug.

Tour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano suspended after failing drug test

Cycling

by el-admin - April 15, 2019 010

Jarlinson Pantano at the 2018 Giro d'Italia (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Tour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano has been suspended after failing a drug test.

Sir Bradley Wiggins praises Peter Kennaugh after Brit announces break from cycling

Cycling

by el-admin - April 8, 2019 09

The Tour de France winner reflects on the decision by his former team-mate KennaughPeter Kennaugh is stepping back from professional cycling due to ongoing mental health problems (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Sir Bradley Wiggins has praised Peter Kennaugh as the Brit takes an indefinite break from professional cycling.

Nine things you learn riding your first time trial

Cycling

by el-admin - April 5, 2019 07

The weird and wonderful world of the testerPacing is key in a cycling time trial. Image: Andy JonesThe world of time trialling is a bizarre spectacle to any outsider.

Tweets of the week: Mathieu van der Poel, Connor Dunne, Katie Archibald and more

Cycling

by el-admin - April 5, 2019 05

The best social media posts from across the cycling world this weekThe best tweets from the world of cycling this week (Picture: Instagram/Corendon-Circus)As we all know, cyclists and social media are often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around

Local Bike Shop Day moves to May 4 for 2019

Cycling

by el-admin - April 5, 2019 04

Like Record Store Day but... bikes!The Association of Cycle Traders announce this year’s Local Bike Shop Day will take place on the 4 May 2019.

Geraint Thomas to star in BBC documentary about his preparation for Tour de France defence

Cycling

by el-admin - April 3, 2019 09

The one-hour show will give a behind-the-scenes look at life as a Tour winnerGeraint Thomas will star in a BBC documentary later this year (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Geraint Thomas will star in a BBC documentary focused on his preparations for his Tour de France title defence this season.

Dan Martin and Romain Bardet targeted by thieves after Volta a Catalunya crash

Cycling

by el-admin - April 2, 2019April 3, 2019 07

The pair had kit stolen while on the floor after the collision Dan Martin's Garmin was stolen from his bike at the Volta a Catalunya (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Dan Martin and Romain Bardet were targeted by thieves while sat on the floor after a crash in the Volta a Catalunya.

Cyclist talks of ‘mental scars’ after video of him being hit by car cutting corner emerges

Cycling

by el-admin - March 29, 2019 012

Footage of the crash has been shared on social media, sparking a big reaction A cyclist hit by a car cutting a corner has spoken of the “mental scars” after video of the crash went viral on social media.

Welcome to Yorkshire boss Sir Gary Verity resigns amid expenses investigation

Cycling

by el-admin - March 23, 2019 026

Verity was a key figure in bringing the Tour de France to the UK and founding the Tour de YorkshireSir Gary Verity has resigned from Welcome to Yorkshire (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Sir Gary Verity has resigned from Welcome to Yorkshire amid an investigation into his behaviour towards staff