Tour de France: Chris Froome relieved to pass final Alpine test as victory looms
With a relatively straightforward ride towards the Mediterranean on Friday and a time-trial in Marseille on Saturday, only something quite extraordinary can now prevent another celebratory ride into Paris for Froome on Sunday.
Jul 21, 2017, 00:41 AM IST
Tour de France: Chris Froome in control as Fabio Aru slips down the rankings
The defending champion was attacked by last year`s runner-up Romain Bardet and Ireland`s Dan Martin in the lung-busting ascent to the Col du Galibier but he stayed calm and covered every offensive move.
Jul 19, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
Tour de France will be decided on Izoard climb: Greg LeMond
Chris Froome leads Italian Fabio Aru by 18 seconds and France`s Romain Bardet by 23, with Colombian Rigoberto Uran in fourth place, 29 seconds off the pace.
Jul 19, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
Tour de France: Chris Froome's failure on final slope sets stage for thrilling finale
Briton Froome, who hammered the opposition in the first big mountain stages in 2013, 2015 and 2016 -- the years he won the title -- could not match the pace of the top guns in the finale in Peyragudes, surrendering the yellow jersey to Italian Fabio Aru.
Jul 14, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
Sports court CAS rejects Peter Sagan's appeal of Tour de France disqualification
Sagan, the current world champion and a member of Germany`s Bora-Hansgrohe team, said that he did not cause the crash.
Jul 07, 2017, 00:25 AM IST
Cycling to work can beat stress and improve work performance!
A new study suggests that cycling to office daily not only make you healthier, but also helps to reduce stress and improve your work performance.
Jun 22, 2017, 23:13 PM IST
Here’s how you can bring wellness mantra to work culture
The key is to follow an individualistic fitness mantra, and participate in yoga, cycling, swimming, or running events organised by companies.
Jun 22, 2017, 08:01 AM IST
Italian cycling legend Michele Scarponi killed in training crash
The fatal crash happened on a crossroad near his home in central Italy and he leaves behind a wife and two children, Astana said.
Apr 22, 2017, 21:28 PM IST
India win all three medals at Asian Para-Road Cycling C'ship
Nine members of Indian Para Cycling team are participating in the event under the aegis of Cycling Federation of India
Feb 25, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Bicycle exercise in bed is safe for ICU patients, says study
A new study has found that bicycle exercise in bed may help ICU patients recover more quickly.
Dec 29, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
British cycling legend Bradley Wiggins bows out
The 36-year-old who won the 2012 Tour bows out with eight Olympic medals, including five golds, and seven world titles, across track and road cycling.
Dec 29, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Hip surgery does not improve physical activity: Study
A new study has found that patients who underwent hip replacement surgery have showen little improvement in their physical activity levels like walking, cycling or climbing stairs.
Oct 24, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
20 minutes of cycling can almost half your risk of dying from a heart-related disease: Study
A study conducted by the Purdue University concluded that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by a whopping 50%.
Oct 10, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
Five reasons why you should take a brisk walk every single day!
Here are some health benefits that you'll get from walking.
Aug 29, 2016, 11:07 AM IST
Australian athletes detained in Rio Olympics 2016 for tampering with IDs
They were taken before a judge and let off in return for payment of 10,000 reais (US$3,120)fines.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
READ: Muhammad Ashiq's story - From Olympic cycling hero to rickshaw rider
Ashiq now scrapes by as a rickshaw driver in the teeming eastern city of Lahore.
Aug 03, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Cycling lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes: Research
Often considered to be a recreational activity, the research suggests that people who took up habitual cycling were at 20 per cent lower risk for T2D than non-cyclists.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Ditch car for public transit to shed those extra kilos
You should ditch your car and lace up your walking shoes or choose to cycle or take public transport for your morning commute, if you want to shed those extra kilos, according to a recent study.
Mar 17, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
Cycling: World championships results - 1st update
World track cycling championships results.
Mar 04, 2016, 01:43 AM IST
