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Drone company DJI’s 1,500W motor started an e-bike power war and now it’s coming to road bikesThe Megamo Upon is the first road bike equipped with the controversial 1,500W Avinox motor, but it probably won't be the last
By Andy Carr Published
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My friends were pulled over by the police and told they were vulnerable as cyclists – but it's drivers that need to be remindedEvery cyclist is very aware of danger
By Adam Becket Published
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How does the team time trial at the Tour de France work? The individually timed format has a dress rehearsal at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesExpect to see lead-out efforts, rather than teams finishing in neat lines
By Tom Davidson Published
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14 things you didn’t know about Mads Würtz Schmidt, currently the best gravel racer in the WorldFrom his superstitions around salt and even numbers to his favourite Lego set and his secret mullet-growing project
By James Ion Published
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'It's an incredible feeling' – Anthon Charmig takes victory on stage two of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with stunning breakawayDanish Uno-X Mobility rider powers to surprise victory with Renard-Haquin in second and Van Mechelen third
By Pat Kinsella Last updated
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes, the Circuit Franco-Belge, the Copenhagen Sprint, London Nocturne and Muur Classic Geraardsbergen this weekEverything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'I felt like I was the strongest' – Kate Richardson scores first win of 2026 at Tour of the ReservoirHandsling Alba Development rider solos to victory in windy County Durham
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I'm doing my best, it just isn't really working out' – Jan-Willem van Schip disqualified again for breaking UCI rulesDutch rider kicked out of Ronde de l'Oise on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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'I did it, we did it. I can hardly believe it' - Demi Vollering becomes the second-ever woman to win all three Grand ToursThe 29-year-old can add the pink jersey to her yellow and red
By Meg Elliot Published
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'Wout's come down from his pink cloud' – Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix celebrations mean slow start to Tour Auvergne Rhône-AlpesToo much down time after his Hell of the North win has left the Belgian some way off best form
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I'm proud to open the doors to my new life' – Thibaut Pinot is turning his farm into an Airbnb for the Tour de France, and it's freeFrenchman offering three-night stay at his home with barbecue and helicopter ride
By Tom Davidson Published
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Demi Vollering overhauls Anna van der Breggen to win the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women as Longo Borghini sprints to stage 9 victoryVollering broke Van der Breggen's resistance on the final climb before Italian champion unleashed a strong sprint to take the stage
By Dan Challis Published
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‘It was a tactical game’ - Netcompany-Ineos steal seconds in Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes GC battleOscar Onley and Kévin Vauquelin infiltrate a late move on the opening stage to open small advantage over GC favourites
By Dan Challis Published
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'The stars aligned for me today' - Alex Baudin solos to Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage one victory as Oscar Onley takes time over GC favouritesFrenchman put in a long attack after spending the day in the early breakaway and moves into the lead of the race
By Dan Challis Published
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How to watch Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026: Everything you need to live stream the race formerly known as Critérium du DauphinéAll the information on broadcasters and live streams for the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026, from Sunday 7 June to Sunday 14 June as the world's best riders get ready for the Tour de France
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Young Brit Noah Hobbs celebrates first pro win at Heistse PijlEF Education-EasyPost sprinter continues his rise with win in Belgium
By Vern Pitt Published
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Demi Vollering wins atop Colle delle Finestre on shortened Giro d’Italia Women queen stageAnna van der Breggen retains a sizable lead on GC to keep the pink jersey
By Vern Pitt Published
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There are only a few riders I am a genuine fan of, Katie Archibald was one of themDr Hutch was permanently impressed by Archibald, even in the way she retired.
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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UCI bans front jersey pockets, caps computer sizes and reshuffles Vuelta datesEquipment regulation, rider safety and calendar changes dominate the governing body's latest Management Committee meeting
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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UCI to continue legal fight with SRAM over controversial gear-ratio limitsThe governing body plans to appeal to Belgium's highest court after judges upheld the suspension of its Maximum Gear Ratio Test Protocol
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Vibes are high' - Modern Adventure scores a breakout GC victory in WallonieAfter two stage wins, Ben Oliver takes home the Overall Classification and the Points jersey
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cool bike gear for shallower pockets for a change: New bikes from Ribble that might actually fit you, a brace of shoes from Canyon, in a jam packed tech round-upRibble expands its endurance road bike lineup while Canyon does the same with its shoe offerings. Read on and there's even a new Wattbike in this week's tech of the week.
By Luke Friend Published
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I'm a cyclist and I'll be avoiding this brand new bike path – why does a genuinely good piece of infrastructure feel like asking the impossible?How one new path left drivers annoyed, pedestrians worried and riders less than convinced, and it's the same old story
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I had to stay fresh in the head and keep my nerve, but that's it, I've done it' –20-year-old Célia Gery wins stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia WomenFDJ United-SUEZ's French prodigy took her first career win after a daring descent
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'Magnus' Law' signed by Colorado Governor after teen cyclist's death sparked reformNew legislation requires officers to offer voluntary breath screening tests during investigations of fatal and serious-injury crashes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'When you have the best leadout in the world, it’s just easy' – Elisa Balsamo sprints to fourth victory on Giro d'Italia Women stage 6 after crosswinds cause panicLidl-Trek's Italian firmly in control of points competition after another win
By Adam Becket Published
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'More than a record attempt' – Dr Sarah Ruggins set to begin 6,000km fastest known time for cycling from bottom to the top of EuropeUltra-cyclist will ride up to 22 hours a day on her 'One Way North' ride from southern Spain to northern Norway
By James Shrubsall Published
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'With the right situation, I can win a Grand Tour' – Tom Pidcock sets retirement date and names biggest goal as Tour de France return loomsThe British rider is heading back to the Tour after a year a way next month
By Adam Becket Published
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Sleuthing, undercover photography and an incriminating banana: Leader of ultra-cycling race disqualified over outside helpAn investigation from the Trans Balkan Race organisers unveiled the alleged cheating
By Meg Elliot Published
