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Vuelta a España ends in chaos and disturbances as pro-Palestine demonstrators take over Madrid circuit
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
News Race barriers torn down amidst mixture of peaceful protests and running street battles

'More serious consequences than initially thought' – Further tests reveal Lotte Kopecky fractured a vertebra in crash
By Simone Giuliani published
News No breaks was original diagnosis for world champion after Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche stage 3 crash but further tests reveal different scenario

A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España?
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race

Queen stage of Vuelta comes close to stopping after protesters block route
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Protesters spill onto road with 20 kilometres to go

'It’s a wild west of doping activity' - How cycling's amateur scene has become the epicentre for doping
By Chris Marshall-Bell published
Member Exclusive With thousands of riders and very few tests, the amateur cycling scene has become a haven for those willing to cheat to win, where ego is the ultimate prize

Crash forces overall leader Lotte Kopecky to abandon Tour de l'Ardeche
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Extent of injuries unknown for World Champion

Spanish Minister of Sport also calls for withdrawal of Israel-Premier Tech from Vuelta a España, but backs continuity of race
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Stage into Madrid will have levels of security last seen in capital at Nato summit

Vuelta a España organisers shorten Valladolid time trial to 12.2 kilometres due to expected protests
By Laura Weislo published
News Stage 18 race against the clock reduced from 27.2km as local authorities have pledged to add 450 more police officers to secure course
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