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'A bit unique' - Australian elite men's squad eyes golden opportunities on demanding World Championships course

Jai Hindley and Jay Vine are likely leaders for the elite men's road team in the absence of Ben O'Connor

Cycling News

Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop La Vuelta cycling race?

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism from opposition leaders who accuse him of inciting the pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted and ultimately cancelled the final stage of La Vuelta a España cycling race.

Euronews

17 Vuelta a España protesters face fines and bans from sport

'I've never experienced so much hatred' says Visma-Lease a Bike team manager Richard Plugge

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Vuelta chaos shows selling sport as a tool for peace can create its own battlefield

Once teams promote a country, are owned by states or have to reflect government policy, sport becomes a playground for power

The Guardian - UK

Tom Pidcock and Q36.5 plotting future Grand Tour success after Vuelta a España podium

'We need to close a minimum of three to four minutes – I think that's an achievable gap' says Brit's coach

Cycling News

'I feel I've closed the gap to him from last year' – Vuelta a España victory boost's Jonas Vingegaard's Grand Tour confidence against eternal rival Tadej Pogačar

Visma-Lease a Bike celebrate at their service course after improvised podium in Madrid

Cycling News

'One of the best moments of my career' – Jonas Vingegaard reveals Tom Pidcock's mum suggested car park Vuelta a España podium

Speaking days after his triumph in Spain, Visma-Lease a Bike rider says he "still dreams" of winning Tour de France

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Tom Pidcock, Oscar Onley, and Cat Ferguson lead GB medal charge at cycling World Championships

Third-place Vuelta finisher Tom Pidcock heads to Rwanda in fine form while double junior world champion Cat Ferguson will look to upgrade in the under-23 category

The Independent UK

Cycling’s governing body says sport isn’t political – they’re wrong, everything is political

Opinion – the UCI’s response to pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España is hypocritical, and short-sighted

Cycling Weekly

'I don't understand the UCI's hypocrisy; what happened in Gaza is genocide' - Pello Bilbao speaks out after Vuelta a España protests

'Everything that's happened at the Vuelta serves to show the weakness of cycling' - Bahrain Victorious rider tells El Periódico

Cycling News

'There is no peace without justice' – Spanish Government hits back at UCI after criticism for supporting pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta a España

Consejo Superior de Deportes responds to UCI President David Lappartient

Cycling News

What next for the Vuelta a España podium finishers? – Philippa York analysis

Philippa York looks back on performances from Vingegaard, Almeida, and Pidcock, and looks ahead to what their next ambitions may be

Cycling News

Spain's PM Sánchez calls for Israel to be banned from sports events over war in Gaza

Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel, like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international sports events because of its military campaign in Gaza.

Euronews

Vuelta a España protests 'call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events', says UCI

Barcelona set to welcome Tour de France Grand Départ in 2026

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The Independent UK

World cycling’s governing body condemns Spanish government over pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) released an explosive statement accusing the Spanish government of ‘exploitation of sport for political purposes’

The Independent UK

Protesters brought the Vuelta to its knees and could change cycling forever

VUELTA A ESPANA: Pro-Palestine protests over an Israeli team at the Vuelta cut short stages, endangered riders, and forced an early end to the Spanish grand tour. Flo Clifford explores how the mass demonstrations could have far-reaching consequences for the world’s most accessible sport

Cycling Weekly

'This is a big deal' – Tom Pidcock finishes third at Vuelta a España and lands as Grand Tour contender

Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider becomes 10th British male rider to finish on the podium of a Grand Tour

Cycling News

'It’s a pity that such a moment of eternity was taken from us' – Jonas Vingegaard settles for improvised Vuelta a España podium celebrations

'The participants must be protected' - Visma team manager Richard Plugge appeals for rider safety

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The Guardian - UK

Cycling teams could boycott races involving Israel-Premier Tech after Vuelta chaos

World Tour cycling teams could refuse to race against Israel-Premier Tech after pro-Palestine protests forced the cancellation of the Vuelta a España finale

Cycling Weekly

Jonas Vingegaard seals Vuelta win with a red Cervélo S5

He might not have been able to get into town with his tour winning bike, but he still chose to paint it red.

Cycling Weekly

'It’s very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted' – Vuelta a España ends with no final stage and a podium ceremony in a car park

Teams came together for a makeshift ceremony after a disrupted day in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s PM calls for Israel sports ban as rocket-launcher contract reportedly cancelled

Pedro Sánchez speaks after Gaza protesters forced cycle race’s early end, while €700m deal with Israeli defence firm said to be off

The Independent UK

Chaotic scenes in Madrid as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt final stage of Vuelta cycling race

Spanish Vuelta organizers and riders have expressed regret over not being able to finish the race as planned because of pro-Palestinian protests on Sunday

Cycling News

An improvised parking lot podium for Vuelta a España with drink coolers as steps and podium pooches

Chaos around the Madrid finale may have halted the official ceremony but another plan quickly evolved

The Guardian - UK

Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid

Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after organisers cancelled the final stage amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid

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