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Paris-Roubaix Arenberg chicane aims to avoid 'death trap' but is labelled 'a joke' by Mathieu van der Poel
Race organiser ASO introduces a chicane to entrance of five-star cobbled sector after a request from the riders union, the CPA
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I ditched my cycling computer - now I listen to the birds sing when I ride
My reasons for riding have shifted and I don't care to pore over the data anymore
By Joe Baker Published
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MAAP shows 'intent' for Europe by landing in Amsterdam
The Australian clothing brand opened their first store in Europe last month, in Amsterdam. Cycling Weekly was there to find out what's going right for it
By Adam Becket Published
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Exclusive: Men’s Tour of Britain stages cut to seek parity for women’s race
British Cycling aim to increase women’s Tour of Britain to six stages in 2025 in order to create full parity between the two events
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert posts a walk on Strava, but could he still ride the Giro d'Italia?
Injured rider goes for a short walk while – apparently – considering Grand Tour participation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock unable to bear weight on right leg after Itzulia Basque Country crash
British rider crashed during recon of opening stage time trial last weekend and injured his right hip
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Can Mathieu van der Poel defend his title at Paris-Roubaix?
Here's your guide to the 'Hell of the North', with start lists, key information, sectors, and riders to watch
By James Shrubsall Published
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Specialized introduces the Search, a breezy, feature-packed gravel helmet
Big vented helmet is said to be 'like having an air conditioner on your head'
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets
From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I'll take time to recover then change direction': Lizzie Deignan looks to bounce back after suffering first fracture at Tour of Flanders
Deignan broke her arm during early crash in Sunday's race
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I watched Mathieu van der Poel ride to Flanders glory - and I was not excited
The win was impressive, his record-breaking too, but I missed a true tussle
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish to miss Scheldeprijs as illness continues to affect schedule
Cavendish will ride Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye later this month, Astana Qazaqstan confirms
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Specialized being pursued for $659,000 owed to Salvadoran workers in unpaid wages, investigation reveals
Specialized is named in a recent workers' rights investigation claiming that the cycling garment company owes $659,000 in unpaid wages and severance to former factory workers.
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Elisa Longo Borghini pips Kasia Niewiadoma on the line to win second Tour of Flanders
In-form Italian praises Lidl-Trek team after repeating feat she achieved in 2015
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's one of the hardest races I've ever done' - Mathieu van der Poel on his historic Tour of Flanders victory
World champion becomes seventh man in history to win the race three times
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mathieu van der Poel wins record-equalling third Tour of Flanders with 45km attack
Dutchman pulls off audacious long-range coup to claim Monument victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower
Every human brain works slightly differently, yet too often we demand bland conformity. Chris Marshall-Bell meets riders unashamed to cherish their uniqueness
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tweets of the week: Marianne Vos is still boss, Lorena Wiebes raves, and Geraint Thomas issues a warning
While some riders hope to manage one win in their career, Marianne Vos has 250
By Tom Davidson Published
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56% unpaved, 44% paved and plenty of pitchy climbs: the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships race course revealed
Come October, rainbow jersey hopefuls will tackle a Classics-like course in woodsy Flemish Brabant.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tour of Britain uncertainty stalls RideLondon Classique expansion plan
Organiser planned to add extra stage to this year's race, but question marks over the Tour of Britain Women has meant plans have been cancelled
By Jeremy Whittle Published
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Hoping to solve 'mysterious leaks' common in TPU tubes, Rene Herse Cycles launches TPU tubes with metal valves
Rene Herse Cycles today announced new TPU tubes with all-metal valves that weigh in at just 32 grams but retail for $30 a tube.
By Kristin Jenny 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 underwent surgery to repair broken sternum, collarbone and several ribs on Thursday after high speed crash on Wednesday
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Advantage Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky at the Tour of Flanders
All the information you need ahead of the biggest Belgian Classic of the year
By James Shrubsall Published
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Major bike retailer posts profits despite 'downward trend' in cycling industry
Tredz records £1.4m profit after parent company Halfords issues warning
By Tom Davidson Published
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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 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