From Small-Town Mayor to IOC Front-Runner: The Unstoppable Rise of the UCI’s David Lappartient
'He’s a consummate politician': Lappartient's fast track from town hall towards world sport's top job in less than a decade is astonishing.
'He’s a consummate politician': Lappartient's fast track from town hall towards world sport's top job in less than a decade is astonishing.
End of an era as Team Sky co-founder steps away from team principal spot, but he will still exert influence.
Team Sky won seven yellow jerseys in an eight-year span, but it was far from a sure bet in 2010. We look back at where the original 26 riders are today.
Chased by Pandas is Dan Martin's autobiography and in this exclusive extract for VeloNews the former rider talks about his dealings with Team Sky and how close he came to riding for the British team.
Dylan van Baarle delivers elusive victory in the 'Hell of the North' for the UK super-team.
British rider extends his deal with Dave Brailsord's team after interest from rival squads.
Founding Ineos Grenadiers manager will remain involved in the WorldTour team, but will take a larger role to coordinate interests in sailing, football, rugby, and Formula 1 for British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe.
Ineos Grenadiers boss Dave Brailsford shoots down suggestions that Egan Bernal will break his contract with two years remaining on the UK team.
Rod Ellingworth could be taking over for Dave Brailsford as manager of the Ineos Grenadiers.
Newest report in ‘L'Equipe’ suggests there is more to the rumors of a possible split between the Colombian star and Ineos Grenadiers.
Dave Brailsford says that any further health problems could prevent him staying in his role as team principal of the Ineos Grenadiers.
David Brailsford has been treated for cancer and heart issues in the last two years and he says he could step down as Ineos Grenadiers boss if he has further health problems.
Ineos Grenadiers, Jumbo-Visma left looking for answers after leaders crumble in wake of Tadej Pogačar's mountain raid.
Brailsford’s Ineos Grenadiers team is on the back foot at the Tour de France, but the team boss is staying positive.
Strong backing from Ineos Grenadiers owner could mean Dave Brailsford is safe at the top of cycling's richest team despite recent medical board ruling against former team doctor.
A British MP believes Sir David Brailsford should be suspended following the Freeman verdict; Ineos Grenadiers pushes back the opinion.
No signs of public acrimony over split between star rider and manager.
Ineos Grenadiers is sending its Colombian star to the Giro d'Italia in part to ease the pressure for 2021.
Ineos Grenadiers also hopes Tom Dumoulin returns to racing: 'Hopefully he’ll come back better and stronger.'
Ineos Grenadiers boss David Brailsford has a plan for his star riders: Geraint Thomas, Tao Geoghegan Hart and Richard Carapaz for the Tour, and Egan Bernal for the Giro.
Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France champion, faces a pivotal 2021 that will undoubtedly impact the next chapter in his career.
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British team planning to move past Tour de France disappointment with Geraint Thomas and experienced team.
Ineos Grenadiers Principal Dave Brailsford addressed the setbacks for his GC star, Egan Bernal, saying: 'He's proud, it's not in his nature to quit.'
Ineos Grenadiers Principal Sir Dave Brailsford defended his decision to leave Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome out of the 2020 Tour de France.
With Egan Bernal under pressure to attack in the final week, David Brailsford and his team are in an unfamiliar situation.
The 40-year-old Portal was posthumously honored in Pau with a monument unveiling before the start of stage 9.
Brailsford keen to move on from era of Froome and Thomas but plans to draw on Tour-winning knowledge from the past.
‘We have a professional relationship and a personal relationship which is absolutely good on both fronts,’ said the Ineos Grenadiers boss.
‘The prospect of riding for a British team is one that I am extremely excited about,’ said the 28-year old Britton.
Fred Dreier explains why he's changing his longtime rooting interest this year and finally backing Chris Froome at the Tour de France.
Timing, money and ambition add up to momentous transfer.
Team Ineos may stay at top, but expect different dynamics from newly confident teams, says Mitchelton-Scott director.
Reports of a possible split inside the decade's most prolific Tour de France team opens the door to a potentially dramatic clash on the roads.
Thomas De Gendt, Serge Pauwels and Tom Steels spoke of the responsibilities of organizers, teams and riders to ensure Tour de France is safe.
Manager backs cycling's business model as team grinds out the coronavirus crisis on reduced pay.
The Danish manager threw a barb at his British rival, and insisted that cycling needs to stick together if authorities sign off on the Tour de France.
In a wide-ranging interview, Sir David Brailsford discusses pro cycling's return from the COVID-19 shutdown, whether cycling needs a better business model, and the Tour de France's power over the sport.
Team Ineos boss Sir David Brailsford suggests that cycling calendar needs less reliance on Tour, speaks of perils of cycling's dependence on sponsorship revenues.
Froome putting in big hours in home gym and on the trainer as he looks to make up lost time after career-threatening injuries.
Brailsford working with Ineos in its plan to produce millions of bottles of hand sanitizer per month.
A key member of Team Ineos's classics lineup, Rowe has been with the British outfit for his entire professional cycling career.
Team Sky revolutionized the way the Tour de France was raced, winning seven Tours in eight years. The team garnered plenty of criticism for its budget and its penchant for pushing the rules.
Wout Poels's departure to Bahrain-Merida for 2020 reveal a deeper reshuffling at cycling’s richest team.
Team Ineos manager David Brailsford revealed he is recovering from prostate cancer.
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Thomas loses a key domestique leading into three decisive stages in the Alps.
French hero Alaphilippe is becoming a bigger problem by the day for the top favorites as the Tour enters its final battleground. And Pinot packs the punch that should worry all the other would-be winners.
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Despite his recent show of form, Egan Bernal is comfortable with Geraint Thomas leading Ineos at the Tour de France and says he will support him
Fractured hip added to Chris Froome's list of injuries, as Wout Poels describes recon crash as worst he's ever seen
According to Ineos boss Dave Brailsford, Froome was in excellent form and highly motivated when he suffered a freak accident on a recon ride at the Dauphiné
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A year after Chris Froome blew up the Giro d'Italia, the team brings youth to plant the seeds for the future
For its team launch, Team Ineos went deep into the Yorkshire Dales, and away from the brewing controversy over pollution and climate change
A meeting between Sky officials, Colombian President Iván Duque, and others suggest a deal to save the team could be in the works.
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Spanish media report that Oleg Tinkov offered to save Team Sky, which is seeking a sponsor for 2020. He denies report as "bullshit."
Fellow pro team managers know how hard it is to bring on new sponsors, but they bet that Brailsford can keep his program afloat.
Team Sky boss rails against rumored plans to further trim rosters and cap team budgets, saying he wants sport to grow as a whole.
Sky will likely boost Thomas's salary for 2019, but that's not the reason why the British team will trim riders from its roster.
Sky director Dave Brailsford says Froome's role as a super-domestique to ascendant Thomas will be cheered.
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UCI president David Lappartient calls on Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford to stop provoking French fans.
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Two of Dave Brailsford's riders have been kicked out of races this year under the UCI's new video replay system.
The British team has endured being spat at, booed, and even pushed by fans at the Tour de France.
Monday's team time trial could also shake up the general classification standings.
Team Sky GM Dave Brailsford let the world know how he felt about UCI president David Lappartient in a candid interview over the weekend.
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Team Sky is facing criticism from all angles, yet its riders are finding ways to succeed at the races, despite persistent questions.
Here are portions of a 2009 interview British journalist Lionel Birnie conducted with Team Sky Principal David Brailsford.
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Government report states Sky, Wiggins used corticosteroids as performance enhancers prior to the 2012 Tour de France
Dave Brailsford is keeping his cool and holding his tongue as the Froome case plays out, to the chagrin of media and fans.
David Brailsford defends Chris Froome's innocence and criticizes the leak that made Salbutamol case public knowledge.
Team Sky will roll out a Formula One type “Race Hub” truck with a kitchen and mobile headquarters in the Vuelta a España, starting this weekend.
Sky team principal Dave Brailsford claimed he and his team have maintained their credibility despite a series of scandals.