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The Star
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Cycling-UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous speeds
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 20 - Nice to Col de la Couillole - Nice, France - July 20, 2024 General view of riders in Saint-Martin-Vesubie during stage 20 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) -A trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists will be conducted later this year, cycling's world governing body the UCI confirmed on Friday. "A test to limit the maximum gear ratio -- approved by all families -- will be carried out during a stage race in the second half of the 2025 season," a statement read. "The maximum gear ratio limitation aims to limit the speed reached in competition. It has been proven that the very high speeds reached by riders today are a risk factor for safety." Under the trial, the maximum gear ratio will be a 54-tooth chain ring with an 11-tooth sprocket. Many teams currently use a 54-10 gear ratio which, allied to the huge power of top-level riders, can result in extremely high speeds. Other safety features recommended by SafeR, the organisation dedicated to improving safety in men's and women's professional road cycling, include a minimum handlebar width of 400mm. The rule will come into force on January 1, 2026 in road and cyclo-cross events with a mass start. (Reporting by Martyn HermanEditing by Toby Davis)
CNA
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous speeds
LONDON :A trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists will be conducted later this year, cycling's world governing body the UCI confirmed on Friday. "A test to limit the maximum gear ratio - approved by all families - will be carried out during a stage race in the second half of the 2025 season," a statement read. "The maximum gear ratio limitation aims to limit the speed reached in competition. It has been proven that the very high speeds reached by riders today are a risk factor for safety." Under the trial, the maximum gear ratio will be a 54-tooth chain ring with an 11-tooth sprocket. Many teams currently use a 54-10 gear ratio which, allied to the huge power of top-level riders, can result in extremely high speeds. Other safety features recommended by SafeR, the organisation dedicated to improving safety in men's and women's professional road cycling, include a minimum handlebar width of 400mm. The rule will come into force on January 1, 2026 in road and cyclo-cross events with a mass start.
Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous speeds
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 20 - Nice to Col de la Couillole - Nice, France - July 20, 2024 General view of riders in Saint-Martin-Vesubie during stage 20 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo LONDON - A trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists will be conducted later this year, cycling's world governing body the UCI confirmed on Friday. "A test to limit the maximum gear ratio -- approved by all families -- will be carried out during a stage race in the second half of the 2025 season," a statement read. "The maximum gear ratio limitation aims to limit the speed reached in competition. It has been proven that the very high speeds reached by riders today are a risk factor for safety." Under the trial, the maximum gear ratio will be a 54-tooth chain ring with an 11-tooth sprocket. Many teams currently use a 54-10 gear ratio which, allied to the huge power of top-level riders, can result in extremely high speeds. Other safety features recommended by SafeR, the organisation dedicated to improving safety in men's and women's professional road cycling, include a minimum handlebar width of 400mm. The rule will come into force on January 1, 2026 in road and cyclo-cross events with a mass start. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous speeds
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - A trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists will be conducted later this year, cycling's world governing body the UCI confirmed on Friday. "A test to limit the maximum gear ratio -- approved by all families -- will be carried out during a stage race in the second half of the 2025 season," a statement read. "The maximum gear ratio limitation aims to limit the speed reached in competition. It has been proven that the very high speeds reached by riders today are a risk factor for safety." Under the trial, the maximum gear ratio will be a 54-tooth chain ring with an 11-tooth sprocket. Many teams currently use a 54-10 gear ratio which, allied to the huge power of top-level riders, can result in extremely high speeds. Other safety features recommended by SafeR, the organisation dedicated to improving safety in men's and women's professional road cycling, include a minimum handlebar width of 400mm. The rule will come into force on January 1, 2026 in road and cyclo-cross events with a mass start.
SBS Australia
a day ago
- Sport
- SBS Australia
Newsflash: June 20th - Pidcock's staggering speed, Afghan Hopes, and the World Tour Powers at play
This week in your newsflash, Tom Pidcock showcased his fearless descending skills in a stunning stunt in Germany, reaching speeds of 95 km/h solo and an incredible 115 km/h when tethered to a motorbike, further cementing his reputation as one of cycling's most daring downhill riders. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's women's national road cycling championships will return for the first time since 2022, though held in France due to the Taliban's ban on women's sports, offering refugee athletes a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. In the broader cycling world, the UCI has rejected the Saudi-backed One Cycling project's bid to reshape the WorldTour calendar, citing governance issues. However, the project's supporters remain determined to press on, potentially setting the stage for a major shake-up in the sport's future.
