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Whose shoulders does it fall on for improving safety? It's not as simple as it would seem.

The German sprinter lost control as he struck a raised pedestrian crossing within sight of the finish line in the latest incident of safety measures falling short in early season racing.

French Bessèges event sees more disruption Saturday; the UCI and SafeR pledge to take action over incidents this week.

UCI’s SafeR panel is committed to making road racing less dangerous, but everyone admits it's a complicated issue: 'It's not going to happen overnight.'

'This wouldn't have happened at the Tour de France': Riders cited unsafe conditions and returned to their hotels, sparking a backlash from organizers.

'A bold and necessary stance': Governing body approves ban of dangerous method 'to protect the health and safety' of racers.

The Wahoo Elemnt Ace might be half-baked, but that's the nature of new technology. Is Wahoo pioneering the use of aero sensors?

Despite mounting geopolitical and logistical challenges, the UCI said Friday that Africa's first-ever road worlds in Rwanda go ahead.

Governing body made a statement last week with new regulations at TDU, but skeptics are pointing to possibility of 'professional fouls,' convoy stresses, and more.

What is 'One Cycling', and could it reshape professional cycling? We dive into the proposed overhaul to racing's economic model, its key backers, and whether it could become a reality by 2026.

Former sports director Gert Vervoort found to have committed ethical breaches relating to sexual harassment and abuse.

The UCI and its safety group won't wage war on high-speed tech or restrict race radios just yet, but they're thinking about it.

The Nix hydration monitor offers clear performance benefits and the UCI approves it for competition. Why are some sensors approved and others not?

UCI confirms 22-year-old Kazakh racer Ilkhan Dostiyev will be ineligible through 2028 after returning two positive tests for the CERA blood booster.

Governing body to impose fines and yellow cards on over-enthusiastic teammates in rollout of new sprint safety rules.

The UCI might have to take the sport backward to keep it moving forward. The cycling industry would go crazy.

Can Kuss kick back after an off-key '24? Will Vollering vanquish SD Worx? Can Pogačar possibly get better? Here's what we're watching for in 2025.

Debut of Sardinian round called off in disaster news for cash-strapped teams traveling from northern Europe.

Flights, altitude acclimation, inflated hotel prices put pressure on UCI's groundbreaking first African road worlds.

UCI president David Lappartient claims sport may be safer without radios, or by restricting their use.

The 2024-25 UCI cyclocross World Cup series opens this weekend in Antwerp: 'We have put together a good puzzle.'

'Clean cycling' group lashes out at UCI for failure to stamp authority on long-lingering ketone debate, but that's not stopping most of the peloton from slurping the divisive supplement.

Authorities confirm that an investigation into the tragedy at the Zürich worlds remains ongoing and that so far 'no criminal proceedings have been opened.'

The two teams that were relegated in 2022 — Israel and Lotto — look to have a lock on promotion by end of 2025.

It's the second case involving CERA, the notorious blood-doping product from the 2000s, during the past few months.

Cycling expert calls for more action while highlighting concerns caused by evolving technology and new training methods.

African race has been held for almost 40 years but has now lost UCI ranking after controversial team participation.

Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi with MyWhoosh will be the first time all finalists compete at the same venue in an esports worlds.

Pogačar sets a new UCI rankings haul as the race for WorldTour salvation tightens up for the teams at the bottom of the heap.

‘The UCI could have solved this differently’: Iserbyt’s team not happy over punishment.

British team Saint Piran reportedly used non-approved road bikes from China that the riders called the ‘Wuhan Weapon.'

Evenepoel calls for reinstatement of race radios at international events in the aftermath of the tragic death of Muriel Furrer at the UCI road cycling world championships.

The 2024 event is putting riders on a level playing field with MyWhoosh-verified trainers and an in-person event streaming live from Abu Dhabi

Jeremy Whittle writes: 'Forget the 'thoughts and prayers' and the black armbands. Enough is enough. Now is the moment for urgent and tangible change.'

UCI responds to GPS questions and promises more action on rider safety after worlds tragedy: 'There is still much to be done.'

The UCI responds to a protest from the Latvian cycling federation and clarifies that MVDP's quick bounce onto the sidewalk did not warrant sanction or disqualification.

Police continue to investigate the timeline in the tragic death of Muriel Furrer with renewed urgency for change: 'No compromises on safety.'

'It's a disgrace': Spain's Juan Ayuso criticizes absence of race radio that he suggests might have contributed to the tragedy that rocked the UCI road cycling worlds.

Shoddy Dave takes in the gravel World Cup at Sea Otter Europe in Girona, Spain.

Prestigious Italian monument added to 2025 Women’s WorldTour calendar, UCI rolls out tweaks to U23 men’s and women’s championship racing.

Officials confirm 18-year-old Swiss racer died Friday from 'a serious head injury' suffered in a crash during the junior women's road race.

Huge elevation gain and hints of high altitude on tap for historic first African road worlds in September 2025.

Velo analyses recent medal winners in world and European championships in light of reported UCI rule changes.

'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.

UCI boss Lappartient is among 7 candidates who will compete in a March election to become the new IOC president.

Ilkhan Dostiyev, 22, tested positive for CERA during a doping control this summer. His team states he admitted use of the drug.

'Yellow cards' fly after controversial blocking incident provokes spill at Vuelta a España.

UCI president David Lappartient accuses Richard Plugge of spreading 'fake news' in social media spat over tests to reduce in-race radios.

Cycling's version of 'yellow cards' are part of a wave of new safety rules being tested for the remainder of 2024 and riders with various infractions could be suspended.

Cycling community mourns tragedy that unfolded on the descent of the Großglockner in the fourth stage Saturday at the six-day Austrian tour.

French rider Julien Bernard receives 200CHF fine for show of affection during the middle of Friday's time trial stage at the Tour de France.

The incident came with about 75km to go when the bunch split in crosswinds and briefly caught out yellow jersey Tadej Pogačar without teammates.

Race organizers deny Vingegaard's team accreditation for a teched-out data center launched specifically for Le Tour.

UCI puts brain center for Jonas Vingegaard's title defense under scrutiny: 'Our priority is to ensure sporting fairness, equitable access to technology, the primacy of man over machine.'

‘It is impossible to slip through the net,’ says UCI, as new measures are introduced.

'The safety of riders is a priority': Governing body to test 'cards', curbs on race radios, and more as tension mounts following flurry of devastating crashes.

UCI officials ruled that Colombian rider was guilty of an anti-doping violation 'for use and possession' of Menotropin during the 2022 Giro d'Italia.

Race descends into storm of late-hour dramas after peloton votes against Giro d'Italia organizer's original plans for snow-swept stage 16.

'The organizers gave us the skinsuit ... then we got a call from the UCI saying it's not allowed': Polemica erupts as UCI rules against Giro-supplied apparel.

2018 Tour de France winner says peloton exasperated at lack of safety improvements in professional cycling: 'I feel they could do so much more.'

Soudal Quick-Step manager releases a public apology for comments made in 2021 and 2023: 'I want to make clear that I accept the decision of the UCI Ethics Commission.'

Former chief of US Department of Homeland Security Nicholas Raudenski takes anti-fraud role after UCI 'parted ways' with predecessor Michael Rogers.

Governing body suggests standards were not always followed, commits to longer-term action.

Decathlon-Ag2r releases French rider from contract from suspension starting last month: 'I have always been an honest, upright, and clean rider.'

The fine would be revoked if Soudal-Quick Step manager apologizes and 'does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.'

Tour de France dominators fear ban of helmet after it reportedly spent more than a year developing with Giro Sport.

A shift toward performance fueling is reshaping historically problematic attitudes toward food, but the watt/kilo equation will always cause complications.

Face-Off: Should rules allow that injured riders be swapped out of grand tours? Our editors argue out the 'replacement' theory.

Unzué confirms Movistar's participation in 'Super League' talks: 'The sport hasn't changed in 40 years.'

Franck Bonnamour will be sidelined in accordance with anti-doping rules after the UCI cites 'unexplained abnormalities.'

The WorldTour rookie is already making waves as new hot prospect from Eritrea: 'I will not sleep, now is the time to work even harder.'

Wild new designs by Toot and Lambda offer ultra-narrow hood width while remaining within new UCI regulations on lever angles.

Commissaires tested all the bikes ahead of the first stage of the women's race, and two bikes were found non-compliant. More tests are slated during the men's WorldTour opener.

Stefan Küng calls for change after face-in-forearms position caused horror crash: 'Riders will always do what makes them fastest.'

'Unfortunately that has been at a standstill for a while,’ says Visma-Lease a Bike’s Richard Plugge who hints at possible 2026 rollout.

UCI also sidelines formal COVID measures, and says tramadol use dropped to under 1 percent after it introduced its ban in 2019.

Governing body plans to restrict aero-optimized hood and lever angles in 2024 ahead of further regulation in 2025.

Penalties for breaching 'sock height rule', drafting, and receiving sticky bottles all part of review applicable to 2024 pro season.

The UCI is planning to restructure the racing calendar in 2026, and no idea is off the table – including moving Roubaix and Flanders.

A climb-heavy final circuit will deliver explosive racing for the 2024 road cycling world championships.