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Mark Cavendish revealed he almost quit cycling after a “split second decision” left him without that elusive 35th stage win in the Tour de France in 2021. Widely considered the greatest ever sprinter, the 40 year old was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for the release of his new book, ‘Believe’. In his new […]
Tekkerz Cycling Club rider Jacob Vaughan admits his 2023 season hasn’t started as he’d hoped after “suffering for 360 kilometres” at The Traka event in Girona as the cycling season begins to take shape. The Brit secured a top-40 finish at the multi-surface event, which takes place on the streets around Girona in Spain, but […]
It’s seven months until the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games kicks off on the 28th July, and the excitement ahead of the tournament is already building. Athletes from 15 nations are taking part in 20 different sports, which are hosting 283 different events across 12 days, as the competition kicks off in Birmingham’s Alexander […]
Cameron Norrie created history late last night by becoming the first British tennis player to win the Indian Wells Masters in California beating Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-4 6-1. To celebrate this historic achievement, here are some more examples of historic British firsts. Rachel Blackmore Horse Racing is one of the best examples of men […]
Bradley Wiggins has called for a new inquiry after ex-British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman was found guilty by a medical tribunal. Freeman was found to have ordered Testogel “knowing or believing” it was to help dope an unnamed rider to “improve their athletic performance.” Tour de France winner and four time Olympic […]