Tour de France: Mark Cavendish's selection chances not 'automatic', says Bahrain-McLaren team principal

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Mark Cavendish's chances of being selected for this year's Tour de France have been hampered by the coronavirus pandemic, says Bahrain-McLaren team principal.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/52831527

Elynor Backstedt: British cyclist breaks leg in training crash

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British cyclist Elynor Backstedt breaks her leg in a training crash during her first season as a professional.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/52796197

David Smith: British Para-cyclist could race at Glasgow 2023 for Jamaica

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British Paralympic gold medallist David Smith is prepared to compete for Jamaica at the 2023 World Cycling Championships in Glasgow after tumour responds to radiation.

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Jess Varnish: Ex-cyclist's hearing 'should not fear Bosman ruling'

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Jess Varnish's employment tribunal appeal hearing is told it should not fear a Bosman-style ruling based on the disruption it might cause.

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Jarlinson Pantano: Retired Colombian rider banned for four years

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Retired Colombian cyclist Jarlinson Pantano is banned for four years after failing an out-of-competition anti-doping test last year.

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Froome returns to training outside amid Ineos departure rumours

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Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome returns to outdoor training following reports he could leave his Ineos team this season.

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Tour of Britain cancelled with planned 2020 route used in 2021

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The Tour of Britain is cancelled with the planned 2020 route instead used in September 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Di Gregorio given four-year ban for EPO use

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French rider Remy di Gregorio is banned for four years for using a form of banned blood-boosting hormone EPO.

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Olympic champion Van der Breggen to retire next year

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Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen will retire next year and become a coach with Boels-Dolmans.

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Kadeena Cox: The double Paralympic champion's 'crazy legs' and 'broom hurdles' home workout

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Double Paralympic champion in cycling and athletics, Kadeena Cox takes you through seven exercises designed to help with some of the physical effects of multiple sclerosis.

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Geraint Thomas to return to France to train for Tour

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Britain's 2018 Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas will travel to France on Monday to increase his training for this year's event.

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Simon Yates: New cycling calendar will be 'very intense' but a welcome goal

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Simon Yates says this year's revised season will be "very intense" but he is relieved to now have races to target after two months of training indoors.

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Tour de France to start in August as Grand Tours overlap

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The Tour de France will be held at the end of August, with the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana overlapping during October, the UCI announces.

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Thank you, Gino: how Bartali's key work saved lives

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Gino Bartali was one of cycling's greatest champions, but it is what he did when the sport stopped which endures.

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The Women's Tour cancelled for 2020 because of coronavirus pandemic

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The Women's Tour is cancelled for 2020 and will be rearranged for June 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tour de France: Chris Froome concerned about crowds gathering

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Britain’s Chris Froome thinks the Tour de France can work without spectators but wonders how they can stop large crowds attending.

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European Road Cycling Championships postponed by year

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The European Road Cycling Championships in Italy this September are postponed by a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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British cyclist Pete Mitchell manages a workout with his toddler and two babies

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British cyclist Pete Mitchell manages to complete a workout that involves all three of his young children.

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