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Tadej Pogačar takes gold at first African UCI Road World Championship

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar secured his second world road race crown in Kigali on Sunday, September 28, closing what he described as a “perfect season.”

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Behind the World Cycling Championships: Pedaling to survive

With its steep slopes and sharp bends, the land of a thousand hills has forged itself a new identity: that of a cycling nation. But far from the spotlight of the World Championships, which took place in Kigali from September 21 to 28, bi...

France 24

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Top cyclists gear up to tackle the Kigali Wall

Cycling’s biggest names, including Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel and Serbia’s Tadej Pogacar have been getting the lay of the land in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

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Africa takes pride in hosting first road cycling world championship

As the Road Cycling World Championships commence in Rwanda, the first time in the event’s 104-year history being held in Africa, riders like Uganda’s Ronald Yiga see more than a race.

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Africa hosts UCI World Championships for first time

The UCI Road World Championships officially launched in Kigali with the theme “Riding New Heights,” drawing over 1,000 attendees, including elite riders, national federation delegates, cycling officials, and dignitaries from around the w...

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Kigali hosts historic first World Championships in Africa

The Rwandan capital Kigali will from Sunday host some of the biggest names in cycling, including the men’s and women’s Tour de France winners, for the first staging in Africa of the UCI road world championships.

France 24

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Rwanda hosts first Road Cycling World Championships in Africa

Kigali hosts Africa’s first Road World Championships, drawing top cyclists and spotlighting Rwanda’s rise in the sport.

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Spanish PM wants Israel banned from international sports events

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has reiterated his "deep admiration" for pro-Palestinian protesters who forced the abandonment of the Vuelta's final stage. However, the head of Spain's premier cycling race delivered a stern rebuke, ...

France 24

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Spanish Vuelta cycling race abandoned over pro-Palestine protests

The last stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was called off just moments before it was due to end as pro-Palestine protesters flooded the roads of Madrid.

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Spain's Vuelta final stage abandoned due to protests

The final stage of one of the world's most prestigious cycling races has been cancelled due to Palestinian solidarity protests. Protesters knocked down barriers and blocked roads at the La Vuelta competition on the final leg in central M...

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Le Court becomes first African woman to win Tour de France stage

"It's really been a dream start to the Tour. The stage win, the yellow jersey," Le Court said, "I wasn't even thinking about it when we started in Brittany".

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Tadej Pogačar wins his fourth Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar picked up his fourth Tour De France title in six years Sunday. The 26-year-old Slovenian previously won last year, in 2021 and 2020.

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Tour de France: What is the Tour caravan?

The Tour caravan is a colourful parade of vehicles and floats that travels ahead of the cyclists during the Tour de France. It promotes sponsors and brands with entertaining displays, handing out souvenirs to the crowds along the route.

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Thousands of riders hit the road for annual Seattle to Portland bicycle ride

The Cascade Bicycle Club's annual Seattle to Portland (STP) ride began early this morning from the University of Washington. Over 6,000 cyclists registered for the up to 207-mile journey, which supports the Cascade Bicycle Club's advocac...

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Tour de France cycle race kicks off in Lille

The 2025 edition of the Tour de France cycle race begins in the northern city of Lille on Saturday, with title contenders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard set to renew their sporting rivalry.

France 24

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France hoping for more gold medals as cycling takes place in Paris

The road races in cycling at the Olympics are an opportunity for the host city to shine. The routes that the men and women traverse over several grueling hours and hundreds of kilometers of racing typically pass some of its most iconic h...

France 24

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Budapest: Thousands of cyclists mark Earth Day

Cyclists in the Hungarian capital rally in support of a greener city with more bike-friendly urban spaces

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Kenya’s ‘swap and go’ electric motorbikes

Kenya’s motorbike riders are getting eco-friendly alternatives thanks to a new generation of electric vehicles and companies that offer ‘swap and go’ battery rental. Here’s how it works.

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Tour de France peloton hit by COVID-19

Three riders in two days had to pull out of the race after being infected with the virus and showing symptoms, raising fears that the bunch could be decimated when all the riders will be tested on Sunday night and during the rest day in ...

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