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Riders blown off the road as high speed winds disrupt stage racing across Spain
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (393+ words) Setmana Valenciana and Vuelta a Murcia both affected, with stages cancelled, shortened and neutralised This weekend's racing was decimated by the weather, with a stage of the Setmana Valenciana stage race cancelled and the two-day Vuelta a la Regi'n de…...
'This is really not normal' – The Netherlands' Harrie Lavreysen makes history with four gold medals at Track World Championships
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) Olympic champion seals clean sweep in Chile Dutch sprinter Harrie Lavreysen etched his name in the history books once again on Sunday when he became the first rider to win four gold medals at a single UCI Track World Championships....
'Rapha is leaving the WorldTour' – Rapha and EF end partnership after seven years
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (637+ words) British cycling clothing brand vows it "will be back" at the sport's highest level Rapha and EF Pro Cycling, the entity behind the WorldTour teams EF Education-Easypost and EF Education-Oatly, will part ways at the end of 2025. The news was…...
Israel-Premier Tech to be renamed and rebanded, 'moving away from its current Israeli identity', as co-owner Sylvan Adams steps back
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (726+ words) Israeli team was the subject of protests at the Vuelta a Espa'a and beyond Israel-Premier Tech is to be renamed and rebranded for the 2026 season, "moving away from its current Israeli identity", it was announced on Monday afternoon. In a…...
Spanish cycling team takes 'disciplinary measures' against pro rider for 'violating road safety regulations"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) Kern Pharma 'expresses its outrage' over actions of its rider Spanish ProTeam Kern Pharma has condemned the actions of one of its riders, after he was filmed weaving in and out of the wrong side of a road in Barcelona....
'Our expectation is that the team will move to a new name' – Israel team sponsor Premier Tech latest to call for a name change
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (539+ words) Co-title-sponsor follows demands from Factor for a team rebrand, following Vuelta protests The pressure on the Israel-Premier Tech team is mounting, with co-title-sponsor Premier Tech joining calls for the team to change its name. Earlier this week, bike sponsor Factor…...
'It's become too controversial around our brand' – Factor pushes for Israel-Premier Tech name and registration change
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (584+ words) Factor founder Rob Gitelis says a "full rebranding of the team" is needed for relationship to continue Factor are pushing Israel-Premier Tech to change their name and registration country from Israel, its founder has revealed. The bike manufacturer has been…...
Vuelta a España protests 'call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events', says UCI
5+ mon, 18+ hour ago (743+ words) Barcelona set to welcome Tour de France Grand D'part in 2026 The UCI has said the recent Vuelta a Espa'a protests, and the support they received from Spain's prime minister Pedro S'nchez, "call into question Spain's ability to host major international…...
'It’s very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted' – Vuelta a España ends with no final stage and a podium ceremony in a car park
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (614+ words) Teams came together for a makeshift ceremony after a disrupted day in Madrid The Vuelta a Espa'a ended in a mild farce on Sunday, as stage 21 of the Spanish Grand Tour was cancelled amid overwhelming pro-Palestine protests in Madrid. It…...
'Utmost respect for those who are peacefully demonstrating' - Spanish cycling federation urges Vuelta a España protestors to mind rider safety
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (692+ words) Federation asks for 'utmost care' from protestors, while Vuelta director vows race will continue to Madrid The Spanish cycling federation, the RFEC, has expressed its "utmost respect" with "those who are peacefully demonstrating" at the current Vuelta a Espa'a, and…...