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In a major step forward for rider safety, the UCI is officially mandating the use of live GPS trackers in the professional peloton. The new technology will provide real-time location data and instant crash alerts, closing a critical safety gap highlighted by the tragic passing of Muriel Furrer.
We went to Girona expecting a retirement announcement. We got one (along with a heavily PR-scripted speech). Nairo Quintana is officially hanging up the wheels at the end of 2026. Here’s a look back at the Colombian icon’s massive palmarès.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan-San Remo. We break down the 298km route, the Poggio, top contenders like Pogačar and Van der Poel, and how to watch live.
This conclusion from Cycles of Representation breaks down how English-language cycling media does much more than just report race results—it actively constructs the narrative and meaning of the sport itself. By examining the evolution and interplay of print, broadcast, and digital media, the essay highlights how Anglo-Saxon bias, historical romanticism, and the “othering” of foreign audiences shape the way we consume professional cycling. However, it also questions the absolute power of this media influence, noting that fans still maintain the ability to form their own readings and resist forced narratives, even in the face of relentless doping scandals and overhyped riders.
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
Cycling Time Trials Limited (CTT) recently made headlines by announcing…