Cycling

From October 16 to 20, 2024, in the city of Ballerup, located just a few dozen kilometers west of Copenhagen, the world’s best track cyclists gathered to compete for 22 coveted rainbow jerseys. Despite widespread criticism from riders regarding the timing of these championships, scheduled so close to the Olympic Games, the competition delivered spectacular performances, with some athletes making history in their respective disciplines. The fifth and final day of racing saw several unexpected outcomes and unforgettable moments. Read more Read More
At 27 years old, standing 1.81 meters tall and weighing 92 kg, Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen is already regarded as the greatest sprinter in track cycling history and one of the sport’s all-time legends. During the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Ballerup, Denmark, he once again made headlines by securing three additional world titles, bringing his career total to 16. Read more Read More
At the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Ballerup, 21-year-old British cyclist Josh Charlton stunned the cycling world by breaking the individual pursuit world record over 4 km. During the qualifying rounds, Charlton clocked an astonishing time of 3 minutes, 59.304 seconds, becoming just the third rider in history to break the mythical four-minute barrier. In doing so, he erased the previous record of 3:59.636, set by Italy’s Filippo Ganna in 2022. Read more Read More
British Cycling has recently announced the selection of 23 athletes who will be representing Team GB at the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark, set to take place from October 16 to 20. This competition promises to be a pivotal event for the team, with a strong selection of young athletes marking the return of track cycling to the international stage after a highly successful performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where British riders secured a total of eight medals on the track. Read more Read More
She had already made headlines a few weeks ago at the Junior World Track Cycling Championships in China, winning two gold medals, one individual and the other as part of the team. Cat Ferguson repeated her success, but this time on the road, winning two new titles, solidifying her position as the best young cyclist in the world. Read more Read More