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Italian Scarponi killed in road accident while training
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has been killed in a road accident after being hit by a van while training close to his home in Filottrano, his Astana team said.
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has been killed in a road accident after being hit by a van while training close to his home in Filottrano, his Astana team said.
Australian cycling team Orica-Scott has made a last-minute change their Tour de France plans after an injury to team leader Esteban Chaves.
Australian BMX cycling star Sam Willoughby continues to make amazing progress as he recovers from the training crash that paralysed him.
Canberra's Rebecca Wiasak missed out on an individual pursuit medal at the cycling world championships.
Up by nearly half a second with one lap to go, Canberra's Rebecca Wiasak thought Australia had team pursuit gold in the bag.
It was a golden day for Australian cycling with both Cameron Meyer and Jordan Kerby taking out wins at the world track championships at the Hong Kong Velodrome.
"Riders can now come here and ride for a whole week without doing the same track twice."
Australia have successfully defended their men's team pursuit title at the world track championships, storming to victory over New Zealand in a seesaw battle at the Hong Kong Velodrome.
Ben Henderson is gunning for a Commonwealth Games berth almost six years after a mosquito bite almost derailed his career.
Canberra's Mathew Hayman is daring to dream of back-to-back Paris-Roubaix titles this Sunday.
Michael Matthews has sprinted to victory in the opening stage of the Tour of Spain to top an all-Australian podium where he was flanked by Jay McCarthy and Simon Gerrans.
Gracie Elvin became the first Australian woman to podium at Tour of Flanders on Monday morning.
Hundreds of cyclists have gathered at the Sydney Opera House as part of a memorial ride for world-renowned cyclist Mike Hall, who was killed in a collision with a car on the outskirts of Canberra.
The personable Brit had a fatal collision with a car south of Canberra after racing more than 5000kms.
The male cyclist was killed just south of Canberra
Canberra cyclist Seb and Beth Dunne have ridden in the inaugural 5500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race.
Retired British cycling star Bradley Wiggins has vowed to "shock a few people" when he finally has his say on doping allegations.
A gruelling solo unsupported ride will test 70 cyclists who are "a special kind of crazy".
For those that have braced the seemingly-endless futility of a wind tunnel while on a bicycle, they know that there is very little that compares to the mental and physical anguish.
Sean Lake has secured back-to-back Oceania Road Championship elite titles after a gutsy ride on Saturday.
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