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Never before had a person clocked below nine seconds in the flying 200m. In two attempts, Matthew Richardson did it twice Here’s the inside story of a *very fast* world record
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Fastest man in the world: How Matthew Richardson broke track cycling's purest world record
This August, Matthew Richardson became the first track cyclist in history to break the nine-second barrier in the 200m flying lap. He tells Tom Davidson how he did it
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/fastest-man-in-the-world-how-matthew-richardson-broke-track-cyclings-purest-world-record
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Adrien Niyonshuti escaped the Rwandan genocide by hiding among the trees with his parents. Six of his brothers were killed. Today, he is Rwanda’s most successful cyclist and a national icon. He told me about his life for
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'People will never forget what I've done' – meet the genocide survivor who made cycling history for Rwanda
Rwandan national cycling icon Adrien Niyonshuti tells Tom Davidson about his extraordinary journey
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/people-will-never-forget-what-ive-done-meet-the-genocide-survivor-who-made-cycling-history-for-rwanda
20 days ago
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I interviewed Matthew Richardson for the cover feature of this week’s
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magazine and got the full, behind-the-scenes story of his staggering 200m world record Go grab a copy - it’s only £3.35
27 days ago
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Like the pucks of Celtic folklore, Pieterse shape-shifts in her riding across disciplines, and excels in them all. You can read my mag feature with Puck Pieterse online now👇
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'Within the seriousness you can have fun as well' – how Puck Pieterse became cycling's most exciting multi-discipline talent
The high-flying Dutchwoman tells Cycling Weekly about her philosophy, first ever race, and learning to wheelie
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/within-the-seriousness-you-can-have-fun-as-well-how-puck-pieterse-became-cyclings-most-exciting-multi-discipline-talent
29 days ago
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From overcoming a malaria scare, to abandoning her road racing career, and later emailing teams to ask for a contract, Kim Le Court-Pienaar’s path to the Tour de France’s top step has been unconventional and unique
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Who is Kim Le Court-Pienaar? Meet the Tour de France Femmes history-maker
The 29-year-old Mauritian once quit road racing – now she's in the yellow jersey
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/who-is-kim-le-court-pienaar-meet-the-tour-de-france-femmes-history-maker
2 months ago
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I was at the FDJ team bus when Vollering returned from her crash today. Here’s what you didn’t see on the TV cameras
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'Completely shocked' - Demi Vollering crash leaves team worried and frustrated at Tour de France Femmes
FDJ-SUEZ manager calls out lack of respect in peloton after Dutchwoman is hurt in pile-up
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/completely-shocked-demi-vollering-crash-leaves-team-worried-and-frustrated-at-tour-de-france-femmes
2 months ago
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I paid a visit to ITV’s pop-up Tour de France studio last week. Here’s how they feel about their farewell edition, and the impact the loss of free-to-air coverage might have
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Farewell free-to-air: Inside ITV's final Tour de France
After four decades of free Tour de France coverage on British TV, the ITV team are on their final lap. Tom Davidson drops in on the roadside studio
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/farewell-free-to-air-inside-itvs-final-tour-de-france
3 months ago
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The race jury came to a rare and exceptional decision. On stage eight of the Tour de France - for only the fourth time in history - there would be not one, but two winners of the combativity award: TotalEnergies pair Mattéo Vercher and Mathieu Burgaudeau
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'I'm very proud of them' - breakaway team-mates earn rare honour on Tour de France stage eight
TotalEnergies riders Mathieu Burgaudeau and Mattéo Vercher become only fourth duo in history to share combativity award
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/im-very-proud-of-them-breakaway-team-mates-earn-rare-honour-on-tour-de-france-stage-eight
3 months ago
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No rider has conquered hearts quite like Kévin Vauquelin at this year’s Tour de France. Here’s what happened when the race visited his hometown of Bayeux yesterday
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'I'm in heaven' - Kévin Vauquelin is the Tour de France's newest darling
Fourth on GC, the Arkéa-B&B Hotels rider is harnessing the home fans' love
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/im-in-heaven-kevin-vauquelin-is-the-tour-de-frances-newest-darling
3 months ago
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The last time Sam Watson was called up to a race with 24 hours' notice, he won the opening stage
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'I found out yesterday morning' - Sam Watson on late call-up for Tour de France debut
British national champion says he'll have 'a little bit of freedom' to hunt for stages
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-found-out-yesterday-morning-sam-watson-on-late-call-up-for-tour-de-france-debut
3 months ago
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Ever wondered what ITV's Tour de France theme song is called? How it was made? What inspired it? I tracked down the man who produced it more than 20 years ago, and got all the answers
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'I don't want it to die' - the untold story of ITV's Tour de France theme song, and the person who created it
The accordion anthem, called 'Beat Route', was recorded in a south London flat
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/i-dont-want-it-to-die-the-untold-story-of-itvs-tour-de-france-theme-song-and-the-person-who-created-it
3 months ago
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I’m in Lille for the Tour de France 🇫🇷 It’s always an immense privilege to report on any race, but particularly this one. Keep an eye on
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for all my stories 👀
3 months ago
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Lovely words from my colleague James
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'I bring good news from the other side': This is the end of a TV coverage era, but the Tour de France stops for no one
James Shrubsall looks back at nearly 40 years of free Tour de France coverage and ponders the new normal
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-bring-good-news-from-the-other-side-this-is-the-end-of-a-tv-coverage-era-but-the-tour-de-france-stops-for-no-one
3 months ago
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There’s a mantra 87-year-old Brian Lewis likes to live by: “Adventure not dementia” He’s now one of the oldest ever finishers of LEJOG. Here’s his story
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'I broke two ribs and had six stitches' – 87-year-old becomes one of oldest LEJOG finishers despite nasty crash
Wrapped in bandages, Brian Lewis was determined to complete his 14-day attempt
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/i-broke-two-ribs-and-had-six-stitches-87-year-old-becomes-one-of-oldest-lejog-finishers-despite-nasty-crash
3 months ago
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“I didn’t do this to be inspiring... I’m doing it so I can get new legs. It seemed like a good thing to try and make some money as a side effect of that.” Enjoyed my chat with
@tomstaniford.bsky.social
, who has chosen to have both his legs amputated
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'There are no refunds for this surgery' - Cyclist set for double leg amputation after 'final' bike ride
Tom Staniford has already raised more than £11,000 for charity
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/there-are-no-refunds-for-this-surgery-cyclist-set-for-double-leg-amputation-after-final-bike-ride
5 months ago
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It wasn’t until she was 24 that Kristen Faulkner first got on a road bike. Now she’s a double Olympic champion, and eyeing a lot more success
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'I'd like to win another two gold medals at the LA Olympics': Kristen Faulkner on varsity rowing, venture capital, and the proudest moment of her career
The double Olympic champion takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/id-like-to-win-another-two-gold-medals-at-the-la-olympics-kristen-faulkner-on-varsity-rowing-venture-capital-and-the-proudest-moment-of-her-career
6 months ago
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Geoff Cooke is one of the most determined and positive people I've had the pleasure of interviewing. Here's his story (it's a real heart-warmer), which I wrote for the mag last month
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'They thought I was dying' - Meet the 80-year-old Brit who won four world titles weeks after leaving hospital
A serious health scare couldn't keep Olympic track cyclist Geoff Cooke away from the boards
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/they-thought-i-was-dying-meet-the-80-year-old-brit-who-won-four-world-titles-weeks-after-leaving-hospital
7 months ago
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There was an eight-year commitment between the UCI and Warner Bros Discovery to produce the TCL. It has today been axed after four
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UCI Track Champions League cancelled after four years
Commitment to track cycling series proves short-lived as it is axed prematurely
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/uci-track-champions-league-cancelled-after-four-years
7 months ago
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There’s not a rider on the start list of San Remo Women who raced in the last edition. Few will be old enough to remember it, some weren’t even born Now, two decades on, the women’s peloton is returning to San Remo
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'Winning is a dream' - Suspense builds for return of women's Milan-San Remo after 20 years
Race's comeback marks a new milestone, say riders
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/winning-is-a-dream-suspense-builds-for-return-of-womens-milan-san-remo-after-20-years
7 months ago
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The Tour de France is starting in Edinburgh in 2027 - but let’s not forget Lille this year, which takes a third of the time to get to on the train from London London to Lille: 1h22 London to Edinburgh: 4h22
7 months ago
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Cat Ferguson is set to become one of the youngest riders ever to race Paris-Roubaix “Hopefully I can make it to the velodrome – that’s my aim,” she said
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18-year-old Cat Ferguson set for Paris-Roubaix debut in first pro year
"I can't tell you how excited I am," said junior world champion as she revealed provisional 2025 programme
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/18-year-old-cat-ferguson-set-for-paris-roubaix-debut-in-first-pro-year
7 months ago
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This is a big story. Here are the key points ❌ Eurosport is closing down in the UK & Irelan 💸 Move to TNT Sports puts cycling behind a £30.99 a month paywall 🇫🇷 NO free to-air live Tour de France from 2026
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Eurosport is closing down in the UK - cycling is about to get a lot more expensive to watch
Live cycling to be shown on TNT Sports from next month
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/eurosport-is-closing-down-in-the-uk-cycling-is-about-to-get-a-lot-more-expensive-to-watch
8 months ago
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reposted by
Tom Davidson
David Hinchliffe Bradford
9 months ago
Latest issue of
@cyclingweekly.com
is a Gen-Z special ⚡ Ace features by
@t-davidson.bsky.social
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@chrissymbell.bsky.social
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Carys Lloyd is probably the youngest WorldTour pro ever. She turned 18 on New Year’s Eve, and the following day began her contract with Movistar Still in her final year of A-levels, she’ll take time out of racing in the summer to sit her exams
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'It's a bit scary' - WorldTour's youngest rider to pair schoolwork with racing
A-level student Carys Lloyd is one of Movistar's latest recruits
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/its-a-bit-scary-worldtours-youngest-rider-to-pair-schoolwork-with-racing
9 months ago
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Aged 22, Anna Shackley retired last spring due to a heart irregularity. She feared for her life, and at one point spent 10 days in intensive care This was not an easy story for her to tell, and yet, she was admirably candid in doing so
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'I spent 10 days in the ICU' - Anna Shackley opens up about heart condition and retirement
Scot was forced to end her racing career at 22, but is now looking forward to her future as a sports director
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-spent-10-days-in-the-icu-anna-shackley-opens-up-about-heart-condition-and-retirement
9 months ago
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When Imogen Wolff was 17, she messaged every DS from every WorldTour team on Instagram to put herself on their radar. "It's not very good for negotiating power," she laughs Read my interview with
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's Rising Star for 2024
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'I messaged every WorldTour team on Instagram' - How Imogen Wolff carved her path to cycling's top level
The Yorkshire-born teenager, who steps up to the WorldTour with Visma-Lease a Bike next season, tells Tom Davidson about her gold-plated 2024
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-messaged-every-worldtour-team-on-instagram-how-imogen-wolff-carved-her-path-to-cyclings-top-level
9 months ago
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“I don’t want to rush anything… I think it’s really important to remember that I’m only 18.” My interview with Cat Ferguson -
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’s Female Rider of the Year - is now available in full online
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'I want to have success as an elite, not just as a junior' - Cat Ferguson on winning four world titles and starting her pro career
The 18-year-old, Cycling Weekly's Female Rider of the Year for 2024, tells Tom Davidson about her ‘perfect season’
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/i-want-to-have-success-as-an-elite-not-just-a-junior-cat-ferguson-on-winning-four-world-titles-and-starting-her-pro-career
10 months ago
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My colleagues and I at
@cyclingweekly.com
have just released a special edition Tadej Pogačar mag For one of the features, I spoke to Alen Milavec, Pogačar's personal photographer, who shared 11 pages worth of behind-the-scenes pics you won't have seen before. Pick up a copy now!
10 months ago
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10 months ago
Our bumper Christmas special – double issue, 112 pages – is a Pogi extravaganza 💛🎉 Pinging features by
@chrissymbell.bsky.social
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Cold emails, LinkedIn posts and Instagram DMs are just some of the ways British cycling teams have set about striking new sponsorship deals Thanks to Spectra Racing, Richardsons Trek DAS, Phoenix Collective and Doltcini O’Shea for their honesty in this piece
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'It's a dog-eat-dog world': Inside the British racing scene's fight for sponsors
How much money do teams need? How do they find sponsors? And is it really tougher today than before? We asked those who are always on the hunt
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/its-a-dog-eat-dog-world-inside-the-british-racing-scenes-fight-for-sponsors
10 months ago
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Cycling will once again be the number one funded sport for Team GB at the Olympics in 2028 £39m is going to buy some very fast skinsuits
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British Cycling receives record £39m funding for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics
GB performance director 'incredibly pleased' with allocation for Los Angeles Games
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/british-cycling-receives-record-gbp39m-funding-for-2028-olympics-and-paralympics
10 months ago
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An update on Katy Marchant this morning: she suffered a fractured radius and ulna in her right forearm, as well as two dislocated fingers. British Cycling say she's in "good spirits"
#UCITCL
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Katy Marchant breaks arm in horror crash into crowd at Track Champions League
Event's final round cancelled and spectators told to leave following incident
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/katy-marchant-taken-to-hospital-after-horror-crash-into-crowd-at-track-champions-league
10 months ago
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The crash at tonight's
#UCITCL
will make many think of Matt Walls's in 2022. Questions to be asked of how this happened again, particularly after taller safety fences were installed at Lee Valley Velodrome
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Katy Marchant taken to hospital after horror crash into crowd at Track Champions League
Event's final round cancelled and spectators told to leave following incident
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/katy-marchant-taken-to-hospital-after-horror-crash-into-crowd-at-track-champions-league
10 months ago
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