10/12/2026
When we protect our athletes, we protect Cycling.
On your left! With helmets clipped, cyclists around the globe—from BMXers, to velodrome racers, to mountain bikers and roadies—all know the feeling of burning quads and the value of bike handling skills. Each unique discipline requires focus and flow for that perfect powerful pedal stroke to reach the finish line. Whether you are learning a new trick, sprinting, nailing a jump, or enduring hours on end, it's all for the love of bikes. When we protect our cyclists, we keep this sport safe and healthy for all.
Courage First Athlete Helpline
Use this resource if you are in need of confidential emotional support, crisis intervention, informational athlete-focused resources, and guidance related to concerns about any type of abuse.
The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a no-cost call and text service for anyone in need. +1 888-279-1026
Common Cycling Safeguarding Concerns
Abuse and misconduct can happen in all sports, at every level of play. Cycling has some specific vulnerabilities, such as:
- Cyclists may experience Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) due to excessive training, as well as weight-related pressures to “stay lean,” which can result in physical injury and harm, as well as normalize body criticism.
- Cycling environments may involve isolated locations for practice and competition, and potential adverse environmental conditions require a high level of physical safeguarding.
- Cycling athletes may place a high level of trust in their coaches. This could lead to psychological dependence and/or blurred boundaries in the coach-athlete relationship.
What’s the difference between tough coaching & abuse?
The Coach Athlete Relationship Dynamics Diagrams below can be used as a gut check; consider the conduct you experience and observe in your sporting community, and discern whether what is occurring aligns with a caring and supportive coach-athlete relationship. For athletes who have unhealthy relationship dynamics with their coaches, inappropriate behavior can be subtle and difficult to discern. Awareness and prevention of these patterns of power and control help keep everyone safe.
Current Events
Unfortunately, news articles chronicling misconduct in sport and unhealthy coach-athlete dynamics are frequent and widespread. Abuse in sport has been occurring for decades, and the public is now becoming aware of these hidden situations as more and more survivors bravely disclose and report misconduct they have experienced. #WeRideTogether is committed to increasing awareness and continually updating this compiled list of current events on the topic of sexual abuse in sport. Sexual misconduct is happening across all sports, at all levels, internationally.
1/31/2026
“The teams are abusing these athletes; it’s abuse” – British cycling veteran unsurprised by Simon Yates retirement amid claims of ‘unhealthy’ sport
12/20/2025
High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen ‘decoy’
10/21/2025
Bradley Wiggins: People doubted I was a survivor of sexual abuse – I had to tell the full story
10/11/2026
As sports betting is normalized, college players have become targets of aggrieved bettors
10/6/2026
Gresham Man Accused Of Faking His Age To Participate In Youth Sports And Sexually Abusing Children, Faces More Charges
10/1/2026
Ohio State Could Owe Millions More to Prior Strauss Sex-Abuse Plaintiffs
9/30/2026
Burke County high school coach charged with felony sex act with a student
Cycling Resources
Below are resources related to Physical Safety, Environmental Safety, and Safeguarding within Cycling.
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How to Ride a Bike in Traffic
Environmental Safety
Learn how to safely navigate traffic while cycling.
Hydration for Endurance Athletes
Physical Safety
Learn why staying hydrated while exercising matters.
Medical Monitoring and Protocols
Safeguarding
Access information about keeping riders healthy and reducing competition and training risks.
Overtraining in cycling: the danger of excess mileage
Physical Safety
Learn about the risks of overtraining in cycling.
Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs)
Physical Safety
Gain an understanding of REDs, symptoms and causes of REDs, and prevention.
Survivor Stories
Survivors are increasingly stepping forward to bravely tell their stories. The following stories reflect the survivors’ personal experiences, as told by them, and may be triggering for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct. All information has been anonymized.
If you are a survivor interested in sharing your story and learning more about this process, please reach out to us at info@weridetogether.today.
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If you or someone you know has experienced misconduct or abuse, please access these resources for help. For additional information on confidential helplines, sexual assault reporting procedures, and mental health resources, click the button below.
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