cycling

Banff Mountain Film Festival hosts adventure-themed short films

The “Banff Mountain Film Festival,” an annual celebration of mountaineering and adventure-themed short films from across the globe, recently made its return to Dhaka.

Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand and shoulder in post van collision

"Following an incident while training today, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital where it was revealed that he has sustained fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and his right hand," the team said in a statement.

'Racing career: completed it!' announces cycling great Cavendish

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream

The Hashimi siblings are the first cyclists - male or female - to represent Afghanistan at the Games.

Rakibul finishes Powerman Duathlon on a high

Rakibul Islam of Bangladesh finished the World Triathlon Powerman Duathlon World Championship on a high in Switzerland yesterday.

Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger

In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.

What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class

Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.

Why Dhaka should invest more in bicycle lanes

Cycling infrastructure is far less expensive to build than roads, flyovers, elevated expressways, and parking garages for cars.

Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak

By the time he retires Mark Cavendish may have secured for himself the greatest number of stage wins in the Tour de France -- he is joint record holder on 34 with the sport's all-time great Eddy Merckx.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins cycling gold

Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

Velodrome crash leaves many injured

English cyclist Matt Walls was involved in a horror crash at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday when he was catapulted over the barriers and into the crowds at the Lee Valley VeloPark.

July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022

Three talking points from the Tour de France

While the epic 21-day battle for the 2022 Tour de France title was eventually won by Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard, the buzz around the race has raised several topics.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

French hopes flagging on Tour de 'Lose'

Regional newspaper Le Progres groaned over the long wait for a home Tour de France stage winner this weekend with the scathing headline "Blue, Blanc, Lose", a play on the French tri-colour using lose instead of Rouge.

June 25, 2022
June 25, 2022

11 teenagers reach Padma Bridge after cycling 53 kms

After Padma Bridge was inaugurated today (June 25, 2022) by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 11 teenagers from Gopalganj’s Muksudpur upazila visited the long-cherished bridge by cycling 53km distance.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'

Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.

January 9, 2022
January 9, 2022

ABCs of cycling in Dhaka

Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?

November 19, 2020
November 19, 2020

Living Life on Two Wheels

From speeding downhill to strolling solo, from racing in alleys to wandering in faraway wherever, the joys of cycling barely begin here.

August 2, 2015
August 2, 2015

The Amazing Bicycle Race (video)

The massive increase of cyclists in the last few years owes a lot to the efforts of the biggest cycling community in Bangladesh, BDCyclists. Friday, July 31, the community organised a bicycling a event titled 'Amazing Bicycle Race' which was the first of its kind in Bangladesh.

July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015

UNDP and BDCyclists organise climate change awareness cycling event

UNDP in association with BDCyclists organise cycling event to raise public awareness on climate change.