Cycling

Italy to host Tour de France bicycle race in June 2024 for the first time

Italy will host the start of the Tour de France for the first time in 2024. Race organisers confirmed on Wednesday that the "grand dpart" will take place on June 29 from Florence to Rimini to mark 100 years since Ottavio Bottecchia became the first Italian rider to win the Tour. Italy will host the first three stages of the 2024 race, which will end on July 21 in Nice instead of Paris because of the Olympic Games. It will be the first time since 1905 that the finish is not the French capital. The start was brought forward by one week, a customary change during an Olympic year.

Make cycling part of life to remain fit and to keep Earth green: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged people to make cycling a part of their life to remain fit and healthy and also to keep Earth green. He participated in a cyclathon on Monday organised by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) with the theme Save Earth, Save Life. The rally commenced from Nirman Bhawan and traversed through Kartavya Path. As he led the cyclathon, Mandaviya, also known as a Green MP for his zeal for cycling, urged people to use bicycles to promote health and fitness. The cycle can substantially help to address environmental issues as it is a no-pollution vehicle. Many developed countries are using cycles on a large scale. While in India it is known as a poor man's vehicle, it should be our aim to transform this into a rich man's vehicle. It needs to be made a 'passion' from 'fashion'." Let us make cycling a part of our life for a Green Earth and healthy Earth," he urged. "Participated in 'NBEMS Cyclathon' with the young

Ironman 70.3 Goa: Athletes from 33 countries will test endurance on Sunday

1,450 athletes would be participating in the eight-hour triathlon

In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports

Cheating in sports has existed as long as sports. Unfair advantage is sought by athletes and coaches to make sure they or their teams win at any cost. Here's a list of the 10 such instances

SAI terminates chief cycling coach's contract over harassment allegations

The SAI took the decision hours after it decided to call back the entire Indian contingent from Slovenia where the cyclists had gone for a training-cum-competition trip

RBL Bank raises Rs 5.20-cr fund via CSR initiative for inclusive education

RBL Bank on Monday said it had raised Rs 5.20 crore through a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on cycling in a bid to support education of underprivileged and special-needs children

World champion cyclist Peter Sagan to miss Tokyo Olympics 2021

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will miss the Tokyo Olympics after he had surgery to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour de France.

Ban cigarette breaks, encourage cycling: Govt's Covid-19 advisory to firms

Document calls for structural modification in workplaces, installation of physical barriers such as clear glass.

Uncertainty shrouds Tour de France racing amid coronavirus pandemic

The German team Bora-Hansgrohe is among those expressing concern, after one if its riders first tested positive and then tested negative

Cars are passe, bicycles are the new style statement in the time of Covid

Once regarded as the common man's convenience, today they are a must-have for fitness freaks, the adventurous kind and the typical urban snoot

Covid-19: USA Cycling announces long team for delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The governing body revealed the names of 38 riders who could eventually compete in Tokyo in road racing, mountain biking and track cycling the BMX teams will be announced at a later date

Aarogya Setu must, no sparring, no baton exchange for contact sports

Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.

From Arctic to the Andes, a tale of endurance and a 15,000-km bicycle ride

For Bogra, this journey centered around his passion for cycling and led him to a certain enlightenment, one that helped him understand the power of nature and develop a deeper respect for it

Cycling integral to recovery from injuries, but selection of bike crucial

Cycling deals with impairments such as decreased muscle strength, range of motion, and reduced fitness

Cycling to the ultimate mobility solution

It is the humble bicycle that can change the way Bharat moves, with many benefits to the economy and environment

Cycle-sharing start-ups gain speed, but face potholes on road to success

The cycles, which are now seen in several cities in the country, are part of a revolution that is taking place in urban mobility

Here comes Pedal Delhi but roads, offices not yet cycle-ready

Motive is to conserve fuel and raise awareness about energy efficiency across the country

Rented bicycles: A slew of challenges remains to be tackled

One way to promote cycling is to remove the stigma associated with the activity

Cycling: Two wheels and the city

The Indian motorist or rickshaw driver has no respect for the cyclist, so one gets pushed constantly into spaces where one has to stop

Push that pedal

Cycling enthusiasts tell the author how to make one's riding experience count