Cycling Opinions

In 2019, generally positive trends in TV viewing for men’s pro cycling races were observed in France and in Belgium (in both Flanders and Wallonia) while only in the United Kingdom TV interest in cycling slowed down significantly. For all other countries a more mixed picture emerges. Global Tour de[…]

Johan Bruyneel has been in a deep personal crisis after the USADA report and a divorce. He needed mental and psychological help to get back on his feet. Looking back at the most difficult period of his life, he says in a video he sent to CyclingOpinions: “I’m proud to[…]

The development of cycling as an e-sport creates exciting new opportunities for professional cyclists. But for the sport to work optimally, rider data (particularly sensitive health data) must be respected and managed lawfully, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, and other relevant legislation in over 100 countries. The International Riders’[…]

“The job of race organizer is unknown… sometimes even by those active in our sport. We often see the performance part, which takes shape in front of the public and the racers, all the days of racing. A red car, a flag dropping, smiles with a ceremonial protocol. Seen from[…]

Nils Eekhoff is the only rider entitled to the world title cycling U23. World Championships Cycling U23: Doncaster-Harrogate 171 km. Cause: Winner Nils Eekhoff was disqualified after the WK2019 in Harrogate. Explanation UCI: “The rider was disqualified for hiding behind a vehicle (4.7 of article 2.12.007) for more than two[…]

Women’s cycling is changing rapidly as new fans discover women’s racing. Its participants are among the best athletes in the world, taking part in an exciting mix of traditional races and brand-new global events. This has sparked rapid investment, more media focus and opportunities for growth in all disciplines of[…]

67% of pro cycling fans would like to be offered more varied content during event broadcasts, with more extensive information on the riders according to the last UCI consultation results published few days ago. 75% of fans also said that they would get more enjoyment out of watching races if[…]

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has the pleasure of revealing the results of the public consultation on the appeal of road cycling, conducted on 10-16 July. The consultation marked the first phase of a process that aims to enhance the appeal of road cycling. It included a series of interviews[…]

The pain and dismay for the death of Bjorg Lambrecht is still palpable in the group, but it is not only for this reason that the riders involved in the Binck Bank Tour are raising their voices. Safety in the race has always been a priority for the protagonists of[…]

Since decades clenbuterol is applied illegally in cows and pigs to increase muscle growth and thus to achieve economical benefits from cultivating more meat per animal. China as well as some other countries in Asia are typical countries with a high incidence of clenbuterol application and weak policies to prevent[…]