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The Brian Robinson story: Paving the way, from Yorkshire to the Tour de France
Brian Robinson died last week aged 91, leaving behind a legacy that built the foundation for decades of British cycling success.
British Cycling's athletes are free to criticise Shell deal – if they wish
Athletes' contracts allow for fair comment but instruct against defamatory remarks.
After years of environmental pledges, British Cycling sign honking deal with Shell
British Cycling Commercial Director Darren Henry has certainly changed his tune.
WADA investigation finds that British Cycling engaged in its own testing of riders
Operation Echo finds that British Cycling undertook its own testing of riders, violating WADA rules.
That radically original British Cycling track bike might not be so original
Patent docs dating back to 2016 bear striking resemblance to the Team GB Lotus x Hope machine.
A deep dive into Team GB’s radical new track bike: All in for 2%
British Cycling debuted a groundbreaking track bike back in November 2019 in its bid for Olympic glory in Tokyo, Japan. Without a doubt, ...
Richard Freeman guilty of ordering testosterone for an unknown rider
Two year long tribunal announces verdict and reasoning.
In allegations of institutional racism, a black-British rider's quest for change
In his athletic prime, Russell Williams was a multi-time national champion, a sprinter, powerful on the track and the road. The type of r...
British Cycling unveils wild track bike for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The British Cycling Federation has concocted a number of unusual machines for its track racers over the years, and the 2020 Olympic Games...
UK Anti Doping believes British Cycling may have hampered Jiffy Bag investigation
Although UK Anti-Doping previously refused a freedom of information request from the BBC and others to provide the correspondence relatin...
Going against the tide: A European chasing the cycling dream in America
In a sport where Europe is usually still considered the ultimate goal, the decision by the British Claire Rose’s to hop the pond and come...
Cookson: I’d be very surprised, but very disappointed, if Sky and Wiggins crossed ethical lines
UCI president Brian Cookson has given a tentative indication of confidence in Team Sky and British Cycling, saying that it would be unexp...
Former world champion Petra de Bruin speaks out about years of sexual abuse during her cycling career
Just weeks after the Dutch cycling federation, KNWU, announced its large-scale investigation into (sexual) intimidation, 54-year-old reti...
Dutch cycling federation launches investigation into harassment as riders speak out
When British track cyclist Jessica Varnish opened up about sexist behaviour and discrimination within British Cycling in April, a number ...
After Shane Sutton controversy, British Cycling could appoint its first female performance director
Following a tumultuous season filled with controversy, the British governing body of cycling, British Cycling, is looking for a new head ...
Orica-GreenEdge owner Gerry Ryan on Simon Yates' positive test: 'It's never been through the due process'
Orica-GreenEdge owner Gerry Ryan has expressed disappointment at the handling of Simon Yates' 'adverse analytic finding' for the banned s...
British Cycling's nightmare week continues as Simon Yates fails drug test, Orica-GreenEdge blames administrative error
It's been a rough week for British Cycling. Earlier this week, technical director Shane Sutton resigned due to accusations of sexism and ...
UK's top female cyclists speak out about sexist behavior within British Cycling
British Cycling is rife with sexist behaviour and prejudice is the common message coming from UK’s top female cyclists. After being contr...
Jessica Varnish reacts to being pulled from the British Cycling program
Seven days ago, the Telegraph reported that British track rider Jessica Varnish was dropped from the Olympic programme on performance gro...
Ella Picks
It's that time of the week again - Ella Picks. We've rounded up links to the best things we've read and watched in the last week. Our pic...
Movers and Shakers: British Cycling's Natalie Justice and the evolution of Breeze
British Cycling introduced Breeze, the biggest recreational riding programme, in 2011 as part of its bid to cut the cycling gender gap. S...