Cycling

Last updated on 21 minutes ago21 minutes ago.From the section Cycling Britain’s Chris Froome thinks the Tour de France can work without spectators but does not know how organisers can stop large crowds from attending. The Tour, originally due to start on 27 June, is now due to begin on 29 August. No French mass

The European Road Cycling Championships in Italy this September have been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was set to take place from 9-13 September in the province of Trentino, which will remain as the host. “This decision was taken in full agreement and cooperation with the parties concerned,” said a

Discussions are underway for some sports to restart following their coronavirus suspension – but opinion is divided from expert to expert, country to country, on the rights and wrongs. What questions do you have about sport returning? Ask BBC Sport and we will choose the best and try and answer them for you.

By Matt WarwickBBC Sport Last updated on 10 minutes ago10 minutes ago.From the section Cycling The Tour de France could still go ahead despite more sanctions on mass gatherings by the French government. Cycling’s biggest race was set to start two months late, on 29 August, because of coronavirus, but the government ban has extended

By Nicola McCarthyBBC Sport NI Last updated on 6 hours ago6 hours ago.From the section Cycling There really is a first time for everything, but it’s hard to imagine Irish cyclist Nicolas Roche could have predicted that some time in his career he would compete against some of the world’s best riders from his Monaco

Last updated on 33 minutes ago33 minutes ago.From the section Cycling Tour de Yorkshire organisers have said the “sensible thing” is to look at when they can fit the event in next year. The sixth edition of the race was set to start on Thursday in Beverley but was postponed in March because of the

“I do think about the young women that have worked all their life to get to this stage. All they ever wanted was an opportunity to prove themselves.” The coronavirus pandemic has affected sport across the world, and women’s sport is arguably one of the most at risk. Fifpro, world football’s players’ union, recently warned

By Andy BurkeBBC Scotland Last updated on 4 hours ago4 hours ago.From the section Cycling Olympic cycling champion Callum Skinner says Team GB sports risk having their funding withdrawn if they do not provide better care for their athletes. Skinner believes too many are left poorly prepared for life after sport after dedicating their lives

The Digital Swiss 5 How to watch: BBC Sport website, app & BBC iPlayer Wed 22-Sat 25 April: Races 1-4, daily at 16:10-17:30 BSTSun 26 April: Race 5 at 13:10-14:30 BST What is The Digital Swiss 5? It’s road race cycling, only with team members respecting social distancing rules by riding the course at home

Cycling should modernise its business model to end its reliance on the Tour de France in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, says Team Ineos principal Sir Dave Brailsford. The postponed 2020 Tour de France is now set to start on 29 August. Teams rely on sponsorship for most of their revenue and the Tour

“You experience enough things in that one race that could do you a lifetime.” The Tour Divide cycling race is quite like no other. Riding unassisted for 4,400km, from Canada to Mexico over some of the most rugged and tough terrain, it is the ultimate test of man, mind and machine. Four seasons in a

British Olympic track cyclist Ciara Oliva (nee Horne) is offering free pilates classes to NHS staff to try to help health workers “switch off” during the coronavirus pandemic. The 30-year-old pilates instructor – Team GB’s reserve as they won 2016 Olympic Team Pursuit gold – has taken her business online, with people tuning in to

Geraint Thomas would reluctantly accept the 2020 Tour de France taking place with no spectators present if it meant the event going ahead. It is set to be postponed until August because of the coronavirus epidemic. French authorities have said the race may have to take place without fans and 2018 winner Thomas says it

The postponed 2020 Tour de France will now start on 29 August, following the French government’s extension of a ban on mass gatherings to mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic. Cycling’s biggest event, won by Team Ineos’ Egan Bernal last year, was originally due to run from 27 June to 19 July. “Holding this event

Rugby league player Danny Washbrook is to raise money for charity by cycling the 380-mile length of the Tour de Yorkshire in his back garden. With the annual cycling event cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Washbrook will now cycle 10 miles per day on a rolling road for 38 days, starting on 20 April.

The Tour de France looks set to be postponed following the French government’s extension of a ban on mass gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic. President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that restrictions on public events would continue until mid-July. Cycling’s biggest race, won by Team Ineos’ Egan Bernal last year, is due to run

Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas is to undertake three epic rides to raise money for the NHS during the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Professional cycling is on hold, with no competitions until at least 1 June. So Thomas is going to cycle at home in Cardiff for 36 hours over the course

Cycling’s governing body has furloughed staff and cut leaders’ salaries because of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Cycling Union (UCI) blamed the postponement of the Olympics and Paralympics, plus losing much of its annual calendar, for the move. UCI president David Lappartient said: “Our international federation is going through a crisis without precedent since the