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Road Racing

Helmet Standards under Scrutiny after Death of Finlay Tarling

CPA president Adam Hansen calls on UCI for urgent change as 29-year-old safety regulations governing the mass market remain applicable to the pro peloton.

Jim CottonAugust 17, 20266

Road Gear

Does Cycling Need Airbags? Racing's Next Big Safety Innovation Is Almost Here

A race-ready airbag could revolutionize rider safety but only if the peloton accepts the tradeoffs of weight and aerodynamics.

Andrew HoodJanuary 27, 20266

Road Racing

From Cringeworthy Tactics to Curious Crashes: 10 of the Stupidest Moments of 2025

There were many WTFs in pro cycling in 2025. Here are some of the strangest.

Jim Cotton and Andrew HoodDecember 31, 20251

Road Racing

GPS Trackers Confirmed for Rwanda Road Worlds after Romandie Controversy

'Immediate identification of unusual situations': UCI responds to safety fears with system that transmits position to a control center and race convoy.

Jim CottonSeptember 19, 2025

Road Racing

'Difficult to Say' if Vingegaard Haunted by Hangover of Two Huge Crashes, Says Long-Time Coach

'Any rider who has children is considering what risks they take.' Vingegaard is healed from devastating injuries in Basque, concussion in Paris-Nice, but are there mental scars?

Jim CottonMay 1, 2025

Road Racing

Most Controversial Final of 2025? Headbutts, Yellow Cards, Crashes, and Repentant Organizers at Brugge-De Panne

'This hurts my heart': Officials vow to investigate hazardous final after 'Super Bowl of the Sprinters' obliterated by crashes and heavy injuries.

Jim CottonMarch 27, 2025

Road Racing

Sticky Bottle DQs, Yellow Cards, Sanction Bonanza: UCI Comes Out Swinging In 'Project Safety'

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.

Jim CottonJanuary 27, 2025

Road Racing

'35% Rider Error': UCI Issues Intriguing Crash Statistics, Presses Pause on Gear Restrictions, Airbags

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.

Jim CottonJanuary 17, 2025

Road Racing

When Celebrations Mean Sanctions: UCI to Fine Riders Cheering Teammates in Bunch Sprints

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

Jim CottonJanuary 10, 20251

Road Racing

Sean Kelly Alarmed by Growing Risks: ‘The UCI Should Be Looking into Safety Quite a Bit More Seriously’

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

Shane StokesNovember 5, 2024

Tour de France

Uno-X Mobility Team Cars Narrowly Avoid Crashing in Tour de France After Missed Turn

The missed turn and near crash happened while the team car was pacing a rider back up to the peloton.

Will TracyJuly 16, 2024

Road

Will 'Yellow Cards' Help Fix Cycling's Safety Problem? UCI to Trial Series of Wild New Plans from Tour de France

'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.

Jim CottonJune 13, 2024

News

Race Organizer Receives Three-Month Suspended Sentence after Death of Stef Loos

Organizer of GP Alfred Gadenne Marc Duquesnoy convicted after young Belgian rider died in collision with vehicle at 2019 race.

Jim CottonJanuary 19, 2024

Road

Safety first: 5 ways to inspect a bike after your next ride

Be the best DIY mechanic with 5 ways to inspect a bike after your next ride.

Troy TemplinAugust 11, 2023

Road

5 quick habits for your next pre-ride bike inspection

These are the 5 things I do for a pre-ride bike inspection, new or used to ensure a bike is safe to ride.

Troy TemplinJuly 31, 2023

Road

New CPA president Adam Hansen wants to overhaul cycling safety: 'It's a bit of a nightmare'

The Australian, who was voted as president of the riders' union in March, also wants to build bridges with the peloton.

Sadhbh O'SheaApril 18, 2023

News

‘Sometimes enough is enough,’ says Matteo Trentin, but rarely does anything change

The Italian is too often a lone voice speaking out for the benefit of all riders.

Jonny LongOctober 25, 2022

Road

Jos van Emden on dangerous finishes at CRO Race: 'The UCI don’t care about our safety'

'To me the UCI lost all credibility. They showed that they don’t give a damn,' Jumbo-Visma rider tells VeloNews.

Daniel BensonOctober 3, 2022

Road Racing

POC is working on cycling helmets fitted with airbags

A study with automotive safety specialist Autoliv points to a concept worth furthering.

Dave RomeJuly 12, 2022

Road Racing

Reviewed: Garmin Varia RCT715

Video and radar offer layers of safety measures for any rider.

Greg KaplanMay 18, 2022