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| Cycling Weekly | |
|---|---|
| Title | Cycling Weekly |
| Category | Sports magazine |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Firstdate | 1891 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cycling Weekly is a British weekly magazine focused on road bicycle racing, cycling culture, and bicycle maintenance, with a long history tied to the development of competitive road racing and recreational bicycling in the United Kingdom. Founded in the late 19th century amid innovations by John Kemp Starley, the publication has chronicled events such as the Tour de France, the UCI Road World Championships, and national competitions like the British National Road Championships, while engaging with manufacturers like Raleigh Bicycle Company and races organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale.
Cycling Weekly traces origins to the Victorian era when inventors such as Safet bicycle innovators and entrepreneurs including John Boyd Dunlop influenced cycling journalism, surviving market shifts during periods marked by the First World War and the Second World War. The title documented early endurance events linked to riders like Eddy Merckx and covered the rise of continental teams such as Team Sky and Banesto as professional road racing professionalized under bodies like the Union Cycliste Internationale. Ownership changed hands over decades involving publishing houses comparable to IPC Media and corporate reorganizations similar to transactions with Time Inc.-style entities, reflecting consolidation trends seen in periodicals such as The Bicycle and Cycling Weekly-era rivals. Throughout the late 20th century the magazine reported on landmark developments including the globalization of events like the Giro d'Italia and technological advances by companies such as Campagnolo and Shimano.
The magazine features race reports on events such as the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España, and classics like Paris–Roubaix, alongside profiles of riders such as Chris Froome, Tadej Pogačar, and Tom Simpson. Technical journalism examines components from manufacturers like Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo and evaluates bicycles produced by brands like Pinarello, Specialized, and Canyon. Training advice references methodologies associated with coaches and figures comparable to Sir Dave Brailsford and sports-science institutions such as those linked to British Cycling. The publication consults rules and regulations set by the Union Cycliste Internationale and reports on anti-doping matters involving agencies like the World Anti-Doping Agency and cases connected to riders, teams, and events including the Festina affair and the Operación Puerto investigations.
Historically distributed across the United Kingdom, the magazine reached readers in markets including Ireland, Australia, and parts of Europe while competing with titles like VeloNews and Procycling. Print issues were available via retail chains similar to WHSmith and subscriptions managed through distribution networks akin to those of Hearst Communications-owned titles. Special editions and supplements have covered regional events tied to organizations such as British Cycling and landmark races like Tour of Britain, with international reporting hubs paralleling bureaux used by outlets such as The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph.
Notable journalists and columnists associated with the magazine have included writers who also contributed to publications like The Daily Telegraph, The Times, and The Guardian, and former professional riders who worked as pundits alongside broadcasters from BBC Sport and Eurosport. Editors with backgrounds in sports media held roles comparable to those at BBC Sport and editorial teams collaborated with photographers known for covering events like the UCI Road World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Contributors have ranged from technical experts connected to component manufacturers such as Shimano to historians specializing in cycling heritage like researchers involved with the National Cycle Museum.
The magazine and its staff have been recognized within the cycling media ecosystem alongside awardees from institutions such as the British Sports Journalism Awards and honors similar to accolades bestowed by organizations like The Cycling Media Awards. Feature writing and photography have been shortlisted in contests where peers from outlets like VeloNews, Procycling, and mainstream sports desks at BBC Sport also compete, reflecting influence across reporting on events including the Tour de France and UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
The publication maintains an online platform that publishes news on races such as the Tour de France, interviews with riders like Geraint Thomas and Mark Cavendish, and gear reviews referencing suppliers such as Rapha and Castelli. Its social media activity spans networks comparable to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for disseminating live updates during events like the Giro d'Italia and engagement with communities informed by clubs affiliated with British Cycling and advocacy groups like Cycling UK.
The magazine has faced criticism typical of specialized outlets, including debates about editorial independence in coverage of manufacturers such as Specialized and Pinarello, scrutiny over responses to doping scandals involving teams like Festina and riders implicated in cases similar to Lance Armstrong controversies, and discussions about representation and diversity echoed across sports media including outlets such as The Guardian and BBC Sport. Controversies extended to reader disputes over gear recommendations and perceived conflicts of interest when partnerships with industry players mirrored arrangements seen elsewhere in cycling journalism.
Category:Cycling magazines