Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
Australia excels in track cycling with gold and silver in women's elimination, Georgia Baker to carry flag at closing ceremony. New Zealand wins netball gold over Jamaica 56-48.
Australia dominated Day 10 of the Commonwealth Games, clinching gold medals in netball, men's 1,000m time trial cycling, and men's para pairs bowls. Maria Swan and Kayhan Ozcicek-Takagi also advanced to judo finals.
Australia secures netball bronze, eyes gold in bowls and track cycling, with Maria Swan advancing in judo and strong performances in cycling events.
Australia secures netball bronze with a 68-50 win over England, while Aussie bowlers pursue gold against New Zealand. Track cycling updates include Australian qualifications and a notable crash in the Keirin heats.
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, maintained a significant lead over England in their bronze medal match at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the score 49-36 entering the final quarter. The live blog also covered Australian progress in cycling and lawn bowls, where several pairs are competing for gold.
Tadej Pogacar wins his fifth Tour de France, tying with legends Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil, and Bernard Hinault, cementing his place among cycling's greatest and potentially the best to come.
Adelaide is set to host MotoGP from 2027 and Superbike World Championship from 2028, inspiring hopes among retailers and enthusiasts for a boost in motorcycle culture and significant economic impact, despite public criticism over track adaptation costs and tree removal.
The 485-mile Velomont trail in Vermont is being designed to be accessible for adaptive mountain bikers, connecting 27 communities with huts and hostels. Efforts include trail assessments and building ADA-compliant facilities to accommodate riders with disabilities.
The Velomont, a 485-mile multi-use trail spanning Vermont, is ramping up construction with a focus on adaptive accessibility for disabled athletes. The project connects 27 communities, includes huts, and involves adaptive riders in assessments to ensure user-friendliness.
Films are increasingly featuring therapists as protagonists, exploring their own struggles. This trend reflects a societal rise in therapy attendance and the mainstreaming of 'therapy-speak,' often within horror or psychological thriller genres.
The historic Wye Bridge, linking Wales and England, has partially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after being closed for months due to structural cracks. However, it will close again if temperatures exceed 30°C or fall below -3°C, and further deterioration could also lead to closure.
A Swansea University study found that warnings about SUVs' increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists had a negligible effect on purchasing decisions. Researchers suggest financial penalties are needed to reduce the number of large vehicles on roads.
The World Naked Bike Ride in London has ignited a debate about saddle hygiene, with concerns raised about potential infections from shared rental bikes. Organizers emphasize the event's focus on cyclist safety and optional nudity.
The Netherlands is trialing a 12mph (20km/h) cycling speed limit in Houten to address a 14% rise in cyclist deaths and increasing accidents, as diverse road users and e-bikes overcrowd cycle paths.
In 2024, over 40% of 81,780 two-wheeler rider deaths and half of 21,988 car occupant deaths in India could have been prevented with helmets and seatbelts, according to the road transport ministry. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities due to non-use of safety gear.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of defects on its roads. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the escalating costs of repair, exacerbated by climate change and increased traffic. Long-term solutions are hampered by short-term funding cycles and strict targets, leading to a cycle of managed decline.
Britain faces a severe pothole crisis, with millions of holes and rising damage claims. Despite government funding and political promises, councils struggle with shrivelled budgets and the climate emergency, leading to a cycle of decline. Marsh Street in Bristol exemplifies the problem, with a planned resurfacing offering a glimmer of hope.
700 riders will be in initial testing pool for weekly raceTesting is part of wider programme of integrity measuresFirst came the boom in virtual cycling, with thousands of people from across the globe competing against each other. Then came cash prizes. Now one major online platform has taken the next logical step by launching anti-doping testing for e-racers.MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, has told the Guardian that the top riders in its weekly Sunday Race Club competition will now face random drug tests after they compete. Continue reading...
Some riders hospitalised after Famenne Ardenne ClassicDung may have sprayed on to riders in wet conditionsSeveral cyclists, including riders due to start the Giro d’Italia on Friday, fell ill after a Belgian one-day race, with cow manure on the roads suspected to be the cause.Three Lotto-Intermarché riders suffered from abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fever and vomiting, and were briefly hospitalised, the team said from Bulgaria, where the Giro begins on Friday. Continue reading...
A BBC World Service programme examining how drones and artificial intelligence are being used to map informal settlements in Alexandra, Johannesburg and Porto Alegre, Brazil. The project aims to help authorities prevent the worst impacts of flooding by answering crucial questions about population, building materials, and flood resilience in these vulnerable areas.
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
Paris-Roubaix, dubbed 'Hell of the North', is cycling's most brutal race, famous for its unforgiving cobblestone sectors that challenge even the finest riders. Despite its lack of mountains, the 260km classic tests endurance and resilience, with its unique terrain and unpredictable weather making it a spectacle of human exertion and historical significance.
