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'I used to be a bricklayer - I took a pay cut to become a cyclist': Brian Holm on his time in the peloton
The former Danish pro and well known sports director tells Cycling Weekly about his early days in cycling, including when he proved his school teachers wrong
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics
Antibodies for disease found in Belgian rider’s blood
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert out of Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix after breaking multiple bones in Dwars door Vlaanderen crash
Belgian suffered broken collarbone and ribs in crash on Wednesday
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Wout van Aert out of Dwars door Vlaanderen after being caught up in huge crash
Jasper Stuyven, Mads Pedersen, Biniam Girmay and other star riders involved in big pile up
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Marianne Vos sprints to her 250th career victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen after outsmarting strong Lidl-Trek
The Dutchwoman won the warmup to the Tour of Flanders for the first time, as SD Worx-Protime failed to make the podium
By Adam Becket Published
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I've packed away my Zwift trainer - it's farewell until winter
We'll meet again, indoor cycling, but summer is for the outdoors
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matteo Jorgenson powers to Dwars door Vlaanderen victory after late attack
American seals first cobbled Classic win after Visma-Lease a Bike lose Wout van Aert to injury after a big crash
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Demi Vollering to leave SD Worx-Protime, reports
'It's about budget,' says team boss Danny Stam
By Tom Davidson Published
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French WorldTour pro cyclist dismissed by team for 'anti-doping violation'
Franck Bonnamour's biological passport is under investigation by the UCI, but he denies wrongdoing
By Adam Becket Published
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Street lights being turned off leaves female cyclists like me in the dark when it comes to our safety
‘I’m aware of my own mortality everytime I leave the house’ writes journalist Emmie Harrison-West following the news that cash-strapped councils are switching off street lights.
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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Wout van Aert 'in a good place' ahead of Tour of Flanders despite Visma-Lease a Bike illness and injury crisis
Loss of Christophe Laporte and Dylan van Baarle 'a big blow' says DS Grischa Niermann as team builds for Monument double header
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Italy will use Filippo Ganna's Hour Record bike at the Olympics - and you can buy it for €29,000
The 3D printed Pinarello Bolide, developed from the Italian's Hour smash, will set you back a small fortune
By James Shrubsall Published
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Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office
As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Luis León Sánchez and Greg Van Avermaet the latest retired pros to 'go gravel'
It's a list that only keeps growing, as former WorldTour riders seek to fulfil the competitive urge in a low-pressure environment
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was surreal' - Mark Cavendish turns up at local Isle of Man race, finishes 29th
The Manxman, a big supporter of his home scene, pinned on race numbers last weekend
By Tom Davidson Published
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I went to Amsterdam and it showed me how much better cycling could be in the UK
While in the UK we have a "plan for drivers", in the Netherlands everything is just done by bike, and it's good
By Adam Becket Published
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Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles sites back online after Frasers Group takeover
The two brands have relaunched after a week off, with slightly different branding
By Adam Becket Published
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Five things to look out for ahead of the Tour of Flanders
Lidl-Trek's impressive form and Mathieu van der Poel's explosive start to the Classics season could make for quite the contest this weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Pedal into the Eclipse: 12 bikepacking routes to witness the last solar eclipse in 20 years
Following a 115-mile-wide path, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse will last just under four-and-a-half minutes and can be viewed from multiple U.S. midwest and east coast bike routes
By Kristin Jenny Published
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From raw materials to a rideable wheel in less than 2 hours: how recyclable carbon wheels are made at CSS Composites
Cycling Weekly visited Utah-based CSS Composites to see how recyclable carbon wheels are made
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Pope's Pinarello sells at auction for £12,000 - half of estimated price
The bike was given to the Pope by Egan Bernal in 2021, along with a Giro d'Italia pink jersey
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Back then I was on the edge of life – but now I'm a multi world champion': Para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan's golden comeback from near-fatal food poisoning
Keen equestrian Lizzi Jordan was riding high until a freak illness changed her life forever. Now, having swapped reins for handlebars, she is not only back in the saddle but winning on the world stage
By David Bradford Published
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Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering return to action at Dwars door Vlaanderen
The final dress rehearsal for the Tour of Flanders sees the bergs and cobbles of Belgium return once more
By James Shrubsall Published
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Egan Bernal's best result since crash opens door to Tour de France selection: 'We need him competitive for us in the biggest races'
The Colombian revealed that some of his power numbers are better than before his crash in January 2022
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Bigger budget, more staff, and increased testing: inside Lidl-Trek's transformation into a super team
By 2028 the American team wants to win one of cycling's three Grand Tours, and be firmly among the sport's leading elite
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Lorena Wiebes grabs Gent-Wevelgem victory in close photo-finish sprint
Dutchwoman claims crown on sixth appearance at Belgian Classic
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mads Pedersen topples Mathieu van der Poel to win Gent-Wevelgem
"I had to believe that my sprint was good enough to beat Mathieu," says former world champion after two-up finale
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tadej Pogačar: 'I want to be the best ever cyclist'
The Slovenian utterly dominated the Volta a Catalunya, winning the three mountainous stages and even a final day sprint
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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A defeated peloton reacts to Tadej Pogačar's latest exhibition: 'No-one can compete with him. I have never seen anything like this'
Rivals and former teammates of the Slovenian champion describe how bike racing is now a race for second
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published