Cavendish wins 35th Tour de France stage to pass Merckx record record breaker Sir Mark Cavendish yesterday made history by breaking the record for Tour de France stage wins. His 35th stage victory in Saint-Vulbas took him beyond the great Eddy Merckx, who held the record for decades before Cavendish matched him on 34 in 2021. It means 39-year-old Cavendish becomes the greatest Tour de France sprinter of [...]
British Cycling and Lloyds Bank announce long-term partnership on ya bike! British Cycling and Lloyds Bank have announced a long-term deal which will see the high street bellwether feature as a lead partner of the two-wheeled discipline. As part of the deal Lloyds will become the title sponsor of the Tour of Britain with their logo on the Great Britain Cycling Team. It is understood to [...]
Folding bike maker Brompton gears up international sales as profit passes milestone Manufacturing A surge in international sales helped Brompton, the folded bikes company popular with London commuters, report a jump in its turnover and profit.
Giro d’Italia can give Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos rare sporting victory May 3, 2024 When the peloton departs Venaria Reale in Turin for the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, there’s more than just the pink jersey riding on it for Geraint Thomas and Ineos. Because the chemical company’s founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a sporting portfolio which is struggling to produce results. Across sailing, Formula 1, cycling and [...]
Brompton boss tells Susan Hall to get on her bike and enjoy the Embankment May 1, 2024 The boss of Brompton Bicycles has told Susan Hall to head to the Thames Embankment to see the success of London's cycling scene herself.
Dallaglio charity in gruelling 1,500km cycle from Rome to Nice April 22, 2024 A gruelling cycling challenge spearheaded by Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is into its second stage as a peloton cycle from Rome to Nice in aid of charity. The 1,500km challenge aims to raise £100,000 for RugbyWorks, a charity founded by the England international. Dallaglio said: We are currently over half way through the [...]