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'It's going to be brilliant' – Lizzie Deignan 'incredibly proud' of 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ in Yorkshire
Retired rider says she's 'jealous' she won't be on the start line in Leeds
By Tom Davidson Published
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'2027 will be bigger than anything we’ve seen' – London, Manchester and Cardiff part of British Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grands Départ as routes announced
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to begin in Leeds after Tour de France begins in Edinburgh next year
By Adam Becket Published
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Specialized issue 'stop-ride' notice on commuter e-bikes over potential cracks in steerer tube
All Turbo Como SL bikes could have issue
By Adam Becket Published
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Influential cycling designer Jim Blackburn passes away aged 86
The US rack designer changed the industry with his designs that became the luggage carrying standard
By James Shrubsall Published
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'You have to choose where you want to be in peak shape' – Matteo Jorgenson hits pause on Grand Tour ambitions as he targets Monument success
American circles Liège-Bastogne-Liège as his key spring goal
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Be realistic, don’t dismiss America as an option' – meet the British rider who crossed the pond for cycling development
Tom Scott has embarked on an American odyssey
By Andy McGrath Published
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'I know what I'm doing' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot responds to weight loss critics ahead of 2026 season
Tour de France winner says she plans to prepare similarly for title defence this summer
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I was my own coach, and I don't know what I'm doing' – after six months without a team or racing, Derek Gee-West goes full steam for Giro d'Italia
Lidl-Trek's new signing talks about his plans for the season, and how he stayed fit during his long hiatus
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I couldn't get myself up off the ground – it was scary': British rider who broke neck in crash ready for comeback year
Seb Grindley missed half of his first season at Lidl-Trek Future Racing with a fractured vertebra
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I’m still one of the best bike riders in the world and there will be moments where I can show it' – Wout van Aert aims for Monument glory despite ankle setback
Belgian will ride Classics, Tour de France and Vuelta a España in 2026
By Andy McGrath Published
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'I’ve also been close to burning out' – Jonas Vingegaard risks all for a chance at cycling immortality
Visma-Lease a Bike rider to take aim at Giro-Tour double in 2026
By Andy McGrath Published
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'He told me it wouldn’t get any better than this' – Simon Yates considered retirement after Giro d’Italia win
Brief teammate Owain Doull "not massively" surprised by announcement
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Mentally and physically, I needed something to flip the switch' – four-time British national cyclo-cross champion on finishing the season strongly
After his fourth consecutive British title, Cameron Mason sets his sights on the last remaining World Cup races
By Meg Elliot Published
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A cyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver in my city this week, and it has left a cycling community scared – something needs to change
Safer roads are not a ridiculous request, but a need
By Adam Becket Published
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'I hope to play a significant role' – Matthew Brennan to ride Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Vuelta a España in 2026
Brit hoping to 'push even higher' than standout 2025
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The perfect moment' – Jonas Vingegaard will race the Giro d'Italia in 2026 before targeting Tour de France
Visma-Lease a Bike rider aiming to complete the Grand Tour set
By Adam Becket Published
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'I went out of this world' – 86-year-old cycles height of tallest mountain in solar system
Gerard McCarten climbed 23,000m to raise money in memory of his wife and daughter
By Tom Davidson Published
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'That one's for you, mate' – Australian rider dedicates national title to WorldTour team boss who 'gave me the flick'
Former Picnic PostNL rider Patrick Eddy, now of Team Brennan, pulled off a dramatic victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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2025 MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge finishers list
From 500 to 5,000 miles, we celebrate everyone hitting their target in 2025
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Lazer’s do-it-all Sphere helmet gets updated with KinetiCore safety tech
It also gets improved comfort, cooling, and new TurnSys fit system placement
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Le Col founder leaves clothing brand after years of losses
Former cyclist and company director Yanto Barker spent 16 years at British brand
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I guess the proof will be in the pudding' – UK time trial courses could get makeover under proposed rules
There will be a vote on whether to relax the rules surrounding course design later this month
By James Shrubsall Published
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Friday cycling quiz - are you ready for the 2026 season?
Have you been paying attention to where and when the major races are this season? Then you're all set for scoring top marks in this week's quiz
By Simon Richardson Published
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'It is a painful decision but it is the right call' – Rapha to close five Clubhouses across USA and UK
British clothing brand recorded financial losses for the eighth year in a row in 2024
By Adam Becket Published
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'It’s really valuable, to the point it’s almost invaluable, and they’re just extremely helpful' – 29 young riders with Rayner Foundation funding announced
The charity supports developing cyclists, enabling them to live and race abroad
By Adam Becket Published
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Job losses reported at British cycling clothing brand amid 'total relocation'
Endura employees have shared news of redundancies on LinkedIn
By Tom Davidson Published
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All the pro cycling kits for 2026: Pinarello-Q36.5 go full navy, with gold accents, Picnic PostNL stay the same
Get a head start on what teams will look like this season with our guide
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'I've shared beautiful moments, now I have to share this' – cyclo-cross star shares emotional retirement announcement
Former U23 world champion Eli Iserbyt can no longer ride even recreationally due to a femoral artery issue
By James Shrubsall Published
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Chloé Dygert launches fundraiser in support of track star Sarah Hammer amid serious health battle
America’s most decorated track cyclist has undergone seven surgeries and faces respiratory complications and mounting medical costs after a sudden vascular emergency
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
