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Lael Wilcox to kick off Around the World Guinness World Record attempt on June 7: ‘We need more women to prove what's possible’Leaving no stone unturned, the 39-year-old spent time in the wind tunnel at Specialized’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, optimised her equipment and even shaved her head
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Caroline was jubilant, wide eyed and just so relieved the ride had finished' – Scottish cyclist smashes NC500 record by over four hoursScottish gravel rider and ultra athlete Caroline Livesey breaks women's FKT for the 516-mile route around the top of Scotland this week
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'We raced with everything we had – it was a real battle out there': Demi Vollering outsprints GC rivals to claim her first-ever Giro d'Italia Women stageAnna van der Breggen was second and retains the overall lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I’m proud to be representing England for the first time at my second Commonwealth Games' – Ex-Aussie track champion Matthew Richardson ready to battle former teammates in GlasgowRichardson named in Team England’s cycling squad for Glasgow, along with a strong selection that mixes experience and youth
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'It will forever be the team closest to my heart' - Lidl-Trek confirm the departure of long-time boss Luca GuercilenaIt is part of an ongoing reshuffle at the German team
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dave Brailsford back in charge of Netcompany-Ineos after CEO leavesJohn Allert left British WorldTour team ahead of Giro d'Italia
By Adam Becket Published
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'Reduce congestion, improve mobility and keep cyclists safe' — lawmakers introduce bipartisan America Bikes ActThe America Bikes Act would expand cycling infrastructure funding while supporting domestic bicycle manufacturing through federal incentives
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Former Olympian and returning riders earn Life Time Grand Prix Wild Card spotsThe final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'A wicked day for the team' - George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure Team secures its first European Victory at Tour de WallonieNew Zealander Ben Oliver powered to victory on stage 2 of the Tour de Wallonie to deliver the team its biggest result yet
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lorena Wiebes’ Giro d’Italia disqualification has brought the UCI’s weight limit into sharp relief – is the rule outdated?The governing body’s rules look a bit silly whatever happened in Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'I hope I'm an example that you need to keep fighting and in the end it will come again': Anna van der Breggen obliterates opposition in brutal Giro d’Italia time trial on stage 4, moves into pinkThe Dutch rider put over a minute between herself and second-placed Marlen Reusser
By Meg Elliot Published
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'He wants to move on, and I respect that choice' – Visma-Lease a Bike's head of racing to move to Lidl-Trek this seasonGrischa Niermann has been with the Dutch team since turning pro in 1998
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I knew this sprint. I did a recon… I was ready' – Elisa Balsamo sprints to hat-trick on stage 3 of Giro d'Italia WomenBalsamo wins another stage and retains the pink jersey, after Vollering's earler attack fails
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Giro d'Italia Women, the Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes and the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes 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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Sharp edges, the exuberance of youth, and 'burning race numbers' – the hits and misses of the Giro d'Italia 2026We take a look at who suits pink and for whom this corsa was not so bella
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was a day for the brave': Lachlan Morton one of a slew of riders to fall victim to crashes at Unbound 2026A rain-soaked weekend saw some big names abandon the gravel race
By Meg Elliot Published
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'If there’s even one bike still out there, we want to find it' – bike brand continues four-year quest to recall and replace forks after one failure in 2022Think your child's bike might have a faulty fork? Islabikes is offering free replacements, even on second hand bikes, for affected models
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'I'm lost for words': Jonas Vingegaard becomes the eighth-ever male rider to win all three Grand ToursThe Visma-Lease a bike rider finished the race with five stage wins and a margin of over five minutes
By Emma Magnus Published
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Jonathan Milan wins final stage of Giro d’Italia, as Jonas Vingegaard secures the overall winThe Lidl-Trek rider was victorious in Rome, gaining his first stage win of this year's Giro
By Emma Magnus Published
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Elisa Balsamo sprints to victory to claim stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia WomenWearing the pink jersey, the Lidl-Trek rider beat Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) and Chiara Consonni (Canyon-SRAM) to take her second stage win
By Emma Magnus Published
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How to watch Giro d'Italia 2026: Everything you need to live stream the Italian Grand TourAll the key information on broadcasters and free live streams for the Giro d'Italia from May 8 - 31, so you can watch the Italian Grand Tour online, on TV, from anywhere.
By Meg Elliot Last updated
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Unlike learning to ride, learning to not crash is something you forget effortlesslyThe Doc regrets not sharpening his bike-handling skills
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'That’s kind of the story of my life': Geerike Schreurs helps team secure one-two but has to settle for second again at Unbound Gravel"The dream is to win this race someday," says the Dutch rider
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Maybe I was the strongest, but I couldn’t have won without Keegan' — Swenson sacrifices his wheel and his race so Mads Würtz Schmidt can conquer UnboundOn the muddiest Unbound in years, selfless teamwork decided the race
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It would be amazing to win in the maglia rosa' – Lorena Wiebes eyes second stage win after dominant Giro d’Italia Women sprint victoryDutchwoman will wear the pink jersey on Sunday’s stage to Caorle
By Vern Pitt Last updated
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'An exceptionally severe sanction' – Lorena Wiebes's team 'astonished' after sprinter kicked off Giro d'Italia Women for underweight bikeSD Worx-Protime rider initially declared stage winner, only to be expelled from the race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Sofia Gomez Villafañe sprints to her second career win at Unbound GravelGeerike Schreurs places second as the Specialized Off-Road team plays the race perfectly
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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European champion Mads Würtz Schmidt survived rain, lightning, mechanicals and mud to win Unbound GravelSpecialized Off-Road played its cards perfectly to take the first two spots on the podium.
By Ryan Simonovich Published
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'I walked half a marathon' - Robin Gemperle wins 350-mile Unbound Gravel XL on 32 inch wheelsRobin Gemperle battled deep mud, stomach issues and a lot of walking to win the self-supported 356-mile Unbound XL
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
