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Cube’s 2027 range might be Europe’s answer to Chinese direct to consumer brandsSponsor Content Created With Cube Bikes
In 2026 Cube unveiled the cheapest Tour de France bike, now it wants to make your next bike more affordable too…
By Cycling Weekly Published
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No fender mounts, less tyre clearance and a lower front end: the Enve Melee V2 is the race bike Enve wishes it had built for TotalEnergies – but does it leave the rest of us behind?I’ve ridden every Enve road and gravel bike model, and the new Melee marks a distinct change of direction. Here are my first impressions
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A machine ridden by a true colossus of bike racing, and she stood just 4ft 11in tallAs Eileen Sheridan broke record after record after record, she kicked the door down, allowing others to follow in her path
By Simon Fellows Published
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I spent three years racing for a UCI team, here's how to dress to ensure you never miss a ride as the weather turnsStaying warm and dry is essential to enjoying your ride during the cold season; here's everything you need to know about doing it in style
By Andy Turner Published
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I end up raiding the fridge at night after exercise, does it matter and how can I avoid post-ride overeating?In our ‘Ask a Cycling Coach’ series, Andy Turner tackles a very common problem that can have greater consequences than most cyclists realise
By Andy Turner Published
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The bike that helped launch the career of an unlikely Dutch climberDespite his size, Dutchman Gert Jan Theunisse excelled in the mountains of the Tour de France, this Gazelle is the bike on which he honed his craft
By Simon Fellows Published
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Can a padded bra make you faster? New CFD modelling delivers a deflating answer for cyclistsAiRO's modelling puts the Tour de France Femmes controversy to the test
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The madding crowd: What pro riders really think about fans at the side of the roadUnruly fans are threatening cycling's greatest asset: its unparalleled accessibility - Can the sport preserve the spectacle and protect the peloton.
By James Shrubsall Published
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Built exclusively for top pros, this 1950s world title-winning pursuit bike was built by Raleigh's RP departmentNorman Sheil's 'factory works' bike that delivered World Championship and Commonwealth pursuit golds.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Off-road is buzzing over 32-inch wheels - is road cycling next?Big wheels were everywhere at Sea Otter and MADE, but exclusively on off-road bikes. Could road racing be next? Bike builders say maybe, but not anytime soon
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Are shorter cranks worth the hype? What science says about power production, fit, and comfortReduced crank lengths have been a hot topic in recent years, with Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel leading the way, but is it right for you?
By Andy Turner Published
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'I raced Gravel Worlds in the elite category on a $500 Facebook Marketplace bike – and I’d do it again'Any gravel bike can be race-ready if you stand on the start line with a strong dose of humility and a willingness to go for it, even when conditions aren’t perfect
By Kristin Jenny Published
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'20% of people gave me a barf emoji': Three MADE showstoppers push steel into new territoryFrom mixed materials and 3D printing to aero shaping and 32-inch wheels, bike builders showed just how far steel can still be pushed
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'You're not supposed to have favourites as a journalist' – an ode to Julian Alaphilippe, cycling's great swashbucklerThe two-time world champion carries a legacy as one of the most talented riders of his generation
By Tom Davidson Published
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I’m a physiotherapist, here’s all you need to know about lower back pain and cyclingIncorrect bike fit, imbalances and simply sitting for too long during the day can all be contributing factors, writes physiotherapist Nicole Oh
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Are the brands still chasing 'peak aero' looking in the wrong place for performance gains?Resident aero expert, Andy Turner, reckons there's still some low-hanging fruit in aero optimisation, but argues brands need to be thinking rider-first
By Andy Turner Published
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Swapping car miles for e-bike miles has meant I've lost weight and reduced my resting heart rate by 6bpm – cycling is more accessible than you thinkRichard Shrubb discovered he needed to exercise to be 'easier to get along with', but riding an e-bike has seen him get fitter, lighter, and richer via saving on fuel
By Richard Shrubb Published
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‘The success of gravel revolves around the success of the 99%, not the pros’: Gravel is investing in livestreams but does it actually need fandom?There’s a fanbase, yes, but it’s often the same people pinning on a number
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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I'm time-crunched – how much training is enough when I'm fitting it around work and family?Our resident cycling coach answers your questions
By Andy Turner Published
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'When you heat train, you produce more blood': why sweaty sessions indoors can be as effective as altitude trainingAs temperatures soar across Europe, we find out how riders prime themselves for the heat by deliberately raising their core temperature indoors
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It's a big problem, for sure': how in-race motorbikes are warping race dynamicsCamera motorbikes are gifting riders free speed, it's time for the sport to confront the aerodynamic elephant in the room
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Is it time we rethink our kit choices to help combat skin cancer?Sunscreen can protect your skin, but as temperatures rise, should we look to European approaches to stay safer during the sunny season?
By Andy Turner Published
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'I could see my dad crying' – inside Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney's spectacular yellow jersey coup at the Tour de France FemmesCanyon-Sram rider and her sports director reveal the plan that catapulted her into the race lead on Mont Ventoux
By Tom Davidson Published
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I bought this old steel racer on eBay, and this is how much time and money it cost me to restore itThe short answer is 'not much', and the feeling of riding a bike you've poured so much love and devotion into is one money can't buy
By Pete van der Woude Published
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I hit the gym and gained power across the board – here's how many watts strength training added to my peak and endurance outputFrom five second sprints to 20 minute FTP tests, I saw significant gains across the board
By Andy Turner Last updated
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'We're in a hole': Why has Colombia stopped producing Grand Tour winners?Once cycling's great mountain fliers, Colombia's top riders now appear to have had their wings clipped. CW's Latin American correspondent asks why
By Sinar Alvarado Published
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'Women's cycling is kind of punk rock' - the designer and story behind the Tour de France Femmes’ coolest kitsApparel designer Mckenzie Sampson reveals how ideas, fabrics, rider fittings and dozens of individual pieces become one unmistakable WorldTour kit
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'A teacher told me cycling would never get me anywhere in life' – how one rider turned classroom criticism into championship medalsArchie Atkinson hopes to be the first para-cyclist to join a WorldTour team
By Tom Davidson Published
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Helmet choice is pivotal to time trial aerodynamics – I'm an aero consultant, and this is why and how to get it rightIt’s not just about having a flat back; it’s the way the helmet integrates with the frontal area as a system - shoulders and back included
By Andy Turner Published
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