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Jun 29, 2023
Sprint great Mark Cavendish set for last hurrah at Tour de France
Cavendish has an opportunity to claim sole possession of the record for the most stage wins in the Tour de France during this year's race.
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JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023
Japan aims to boost number of trains and buses able to accept cyclists
The central government's program to promote the use of bicycles strongly recommends the introduction of cycle trains and buses.
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May 20, 2023
Japan’s head start on designer bicycle helmets
Despite protective headgear being compulsory for children since 2008, there are surprisingly few bicycle helmet producers in Japan.
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May 5, 2023
Cycling's governing body to have more talks about transgender policy after Austin Killips' win
The governing body of cycling (UCI) has agreed to "reopen consultation" around transgender women competing in elite female events.
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May 3, 2023
Cycling body defends transgender policy after Austin Killips victory
Killips, who began racing in 2019, said on Monday that she had been the subject of a 'week of nonsense' on the internet.
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Apr 11, 2023
Sextet shine in cycling's new golden age
Gone, riders say, are the old days of defensive cycling, where success came by choking the life out of a race.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 31, 2023
Bicycle helmets are now 'mandatory' in Japan. Here's how people feel about that.
Most people in the country don't wear helmets when zipping off to work or buying groceries. But that might change thanks to a revised section of the Road Traffic Act.
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LIFE
Mar 28, 2023
'Cycle train' services taking off across Japan
Railway operators are hoping to attract more users by utilizing the popularity of cycling and taking advantage of tourism resources along their train lines.
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BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2023
Climate activists say Big Oil is taking cycling fans for a ride
Sports sponsorships have emerged as a major battleground in the push to ban fossil fuel companies from advertising their brands.
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JAPAN
Nov 23, 2022
Cyclists cross Tokyo's iconic Rainbow Bridge for first time since 1993
About 2,000 people took part in the event Wednesday that was organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as part of the legacy of the Olympics and Paralympics held last summer.
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Oct 17, 2022
Mina Sato wins second straight silver in keirin at world championships
Mina Sato won the silver medal for the second straight year in women's keirin at the track cycling world championships on Sunday.
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LIFE
Aug 30, 2022
Bikes on closed railways raise hopes of regional revitalization
Local governments are making use of sites that once hosted railways, at a time when many train lines running through sparsely populated areas risk being scrapped.
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Jul 31, 2022
Nicholas Paul eyes Olympic glory after Commonwealth cycling gold
Fresh off his keirin triumph in London, the 23-year-old hopes to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the Olympic stage.
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Jul 31, 2022
Annemiek van Vleuten powers to yellow jersey in women's Tour de France
The 39-year-old, who was sick at the start of the week and almost pulled out of the Tour, now leads by three minutes and nine seconds ahead of Demi Vollering.
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Jul 21, 2022
Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 17 as Jonas Vingegaard maintains hold on yellow jersey
Tadej Pogacar claimed victory in the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but it was Jonas Vingegaard who moved a step closer to the title as he finished on the defending champion's wheel to retain the overall leader's yellow jersey on Wednesday.
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Jul 19, 2022
Tadej Pogacar finds Tour momentum as he chases Jonas Vingegaard
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar was toppled last week in a tough Alpine stage after coming under sustained fire from Jonas Vingegaard and his teammates, has vowed to fight until the end.
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Jul 15, 2022
Tom Pidcock’s risks lead to big reward at Tour de France
A daredevil descent lit the fuse for the 22-year-old's win, while an explosive acceleration on the final ascent of the Alpe d'Huez finished the job on the final day in the Alps.
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Jul 12, 2022
Tour de France rivals looking for cracks in Tadej Pogacar's armor
The 23-year-old Slovenian has shown no weaknesses on the cobbles as the famous race heads into its most grueling portion, with two much-feared stages in the Alps on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dec 8, 2021
American rider Christina Birch swapping velodrome for outer space
The 11-time national champion said the intense physical demands of her years of cycling training will prepare her for a journey she hopes will end on the International Space Station.
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Nov 24, 2021
BMX giving Japan's freestyling families a way to bond
With a new and very challenging activity to share, many of the family units are finding the sport is a perfect vehicle for improved communication and stronger emotional bonds.

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