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Pro-cycling crashes can be bad, but evidence suggests slower bikes aren’t the answer

  • Written by Dylan A Mordaunt, Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Pro-cycling crashes can be bad, but evidence suggests slower bikes aren’t the answerMarco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images

It might seem counter-intuitive in a sport built around speed, but the world governing body for competitive cycling wants to slow elite riders down.

Worried about high-speed crashes during pro-racing events, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has proposed a cap on the gear size riders can use. The idea is...

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