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'What barriers? There aren't any!' – unpacking cycling's access problems
Get over it, of course there are barriers to cycling
By Meg Elliot Published
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'Trying to be relatable is very counterproductive' – are Instagram influencers helping people get into cycling, or raising barriers to the sport?
From bike fits to press trips to Dubai, we look at the emerging phenomenon of the cycling influencer
By Meg Elliot Published
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Is cycling really a rich person's sport, or are we all being duped?
As bikes and kit grow ever more expensive, we ask whether there is another way
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Never trust the forecast!' These are the tips and tricks that keep the pros riding through the worst of winter
Winter riding doesn't have to be survival mode. Pro riders who know how to thrive through the colder months share their best hacks, habits and kit tweaks
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It was a constant terror... cold sweat and panic' – how one high-flyer quit the rat race to fix bikes
Former high ranking communications director Nick Sharpe tells CW about the crippling anxiety that led him to something completely different
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Mark Cavendish was in the booth with me the whole night, and he was crying' – Pete Tong on when music meets cycling
The British dance music pioneer talks bikes and partying with the sport's stars
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I never told my parents how bad it really was' – How one rider went from cancer diagnosis to medal-winning form
A stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 20 threatened to end Yuli van der Molen’s career before it had really begun. She tells Tom Davidson how she made it back
By Tom Davidson Published
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Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? This is the man you have to thank
Paul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The thing that transcends time is the escapism of the bike' – how the Victorians lost their minds over cycling, the following made-up diseases and social change
As the bicycle boom hit Britain, so did a slew of mind-boggling illnesses
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The legacy model is broken' – is the cycling kit industry becoming survival of the smallest?
Three companies speak to Cycling Weekly about how they hope to avoid the pitfalls suffered by major clothing brands this week
By James Shrubsall Published
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I wrote the book on midlife cyclist health – but missed the heart risk that nearly killed me
Despite priding himself on understanding how to thrive as a middle-aged cyclist, Phil Cavell was perilously unaware of the 'shark' circling him – a heart condition hiding in plain sight
By Phil Cavell Published
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Harder than the big climbs of the Tour de France - we ride deep into Austria's unknown Alps
Searching for some new climbs to ride in 2026? We went to Austria to search out some of the most beautiful and challenging climbs you've never heard of
By Simon Warren Published
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Should the UCI ban WorldTour bikes from the public? Why this could save pro cycling in the long run
Pro cycling is funded by selling extremely expensive products to ordinary riders — but as those products move out of reach, is the model eating itself?
By Andy Carr Published
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'I've known occasions where a star's bike has attracted more attention than they did' – how to race against your heroes with Dr Hutch
Staying cool when a big name turns up at your local race is mandatory.
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Does the weight of your expensive cycling shoes matter or are the claims as lightweight as the product? - the answer might surprise you
Do super-lightweight cycling shoes offer performance benefits that justify their hyper-expensive prices? We asked a top-scientist who modelled it and found out.
By Simon Fellows Published
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I went cycling and hated it, but realised that it's all just part of the process
Five hours in the woods taught me about mental endurance
By Meg Elliot Published
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I rode a spin bike for 24 hours straight despite not knowing how to cycle – here's what I learned
One amateur cyclist took on a charity challenge and learned a lot about herself in the process
By Ffion Wall Published
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This New Year, why not train for a longer cycling event instead of just a 30-minute run?
This New Year, why not train for a longer cycling event instead of just a 30-minute run?
By Caroline Dezendorf Last updated
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Debunking the 32-inch wheel myth: what road cyclists really need to know
With Maxxis in production with their Aspen MTB 32-inch tyre and big brands like Trek in over the axles field testing the latest oversize option, does this mean road wheels are about to get bigger?
By Andy Carr Published
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Cycling gear that was so good I’m not ditching it in 2026
Hannah's pick of cycling kit is timeless, so she won't be in a hurry to move on to the new season of gear
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Enjoy the process – time for new year's resolutions, but not as we know them
Whether you call them goals or resolutions, remember to enjoy the journey this year
By James Shrubsall Published
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'A true hill-climbing boot camp' - a guide to exploring England's North Pennines by bike
The North Pennines will force you to dig deep but their solitude and splendour are ample reward, finds Simon Warren.
By Simon Warren Published
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'If you look hard enough, there are always things to complain about' – Dr Hutch on the delights of cycling on the coldest days
The Doc's friend Bernard lives for stoicism bragging rights
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Cannondale's Joe Montgomery wasn't just a man with an idea; he ushered in innovative change that shaped the bicycle industry
Remembering Joe Montgomery and looking back at some of Cannondale’s most iconic design innovations and concepts
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Demi Vollering on top, Tadej Pogačar to win Roubaix, and bigger tyres – the Cycling Weekly predictions for 2026
These might not be the boldest bets, but they could come off
By Adam Becket Published
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'I suggested we make trophies out of tinfoil': The inside story of the car-park Vuelta a España podium
When necessity called, Tom Pidcock’s mum stepped up – and transformed a cancelled Vuelta podium into an unforgettable celebration
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'When you think cycling might be getting predictable, the most dramatic things can happen' – the Cycling Weekly team's races of the year
Let's just hope for just as many thrills in 2026...
By Adam Becket Published
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'What she is doing is unbelievable' – how Lorena Wiebes is taking winning to the next level
Lorena Wiebes won more races than any other pro in 2025 – her dominance not confined to sprints. Tom Davidson explores just how far the Dutchwoman’s expanding skill-set can take her
By Tom Davidson Published
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The unassuming king of Scotland: the year Oscar Onley announced himself to the world as Britain's next GC star
Despite WorldTour victories and fourth place at the Tour, Oscar Onley remains characteristically understated
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
