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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 meDespite 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 AlpsSearching 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 runPro 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 HutchStaying 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 youDo 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 processFive 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 learnedOne 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?
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Debunking the 32-inch wheel myth: what road cyclists really need to knowWith 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 2026Hannah'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 themWhether 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 bikeThe 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 daysThe 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 industryRemembering 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 2026These 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 podiumWhen 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 yearLet'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 levelLorena 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 starDespite WorldTour victories and fourth place at the Tour, Oscar Onley remains characteristically understated
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Not every bike ride has to be an epic: Cycling Weekly's team pick their best two-wheeled adventures of 2025From South Africa to the Highlands of Scotland
By Adam Becket Published
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'The other problem is that it’s not going to slow things down very much' – rating the UCI's rules and regulation updates of 2025The UCI’s tireless crusade for a safer, slicker sport produced plenty of talking points in 2025
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Away from the headlines – the Cycling Weekly team's alternative riders of 2025Recognition for those riders who deserve more attention than they have received
By Adam Becket Published
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'The whole stage went how I expected it to go' – Simon Yates's Finestre hour and Giro d'Italia triumph unpackedReturning to the setting of his most painful defeat, Simon Yates found redemption
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Gravel riding through the Cairngorms: You don't need long haul flights to discover true wildernessUnlike the rugged ranges in the west of the country, the Cairngorms feature wide, high-altitude plateaus, perfect for gravel cycling.
By Markus Stitz Published
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The year everything got faster: These are the most impressive cycling records set in 2025The record books were ripped up and rewritten this year
By Tom Davidson Published
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'You've heard of junk miles? Well I've invented junk intensity' – Dr Hutch on why you should ditch training and just go for a rideHalf-arsed training isn't even fooling Dr Hutch himself
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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From the Tour de France to JOGLEJOG via a Christmas party – the Cycling Weekly team's cycling moments of 2025We couldn't all pick stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia
By Adam Becket Published
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50 years on: Meet the first tandem couple to cycle around the worldIn 1975, Colin and Veronica Scargill set a cycling record that will never be beaten – and yet has been largely forgotten. Trevor Ward hears the story of their remarkable adventure
By Trevor Ward Published
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