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Bumps, cracks and potholes: Just how bad are the roads for the Paris Olympics time trial?
Riders have been unimpressed by the conditions of the time trial course. We went to look at it close up
By Tom Davidson Published
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Paris Olympics individual time trial start times - men's and women's
The best riders against the clock take to the streets of Paris on Saturday 27 July
By Adam Becket Published
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Tarling, Finucane, Pidcock and more: Eight British riders to watch out for at the Paris Olympics
The cycling events start this weekend, we’ve picked out a handful of riders to keep an eye on in the French capital this summer
By Tom Thewlis Published
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5 exciting tech insights to look out for in the Paris Olympics time trials
Disc wheels, new skinsuits and special paint jobs are all likely to be used on Saturday
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock criticises 'bland' mountain bike course at Paris Olympics
'When you just gravel over a nice hillside, it's not really mountain bike,' says reigning champion
By Tom Davidson Published
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Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Star triathlete Taylor Knibb to take on world's fastest cyclists in the Olympic time trial
Colorado-based 26-year-old Taylor Knibb will be representing Team USA in both the individual time trial and triathlon at the Paris Olympics.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Ellen van Dijk 'can't unclip from pedals' after breaking ankle, but will still race Olympic time trial
'Walking is more difficult than cycling,' said Dutchwoman who fractured ankle six weeks ago
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert spotted training with front disc ahead of Paris Olympics time trial
They're almost never used outside, but can make the difference between winning and losing
By James Shrubsall Published
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Big Ride Challenge t-shirts now available to buy
If you want to let others know how far you plan to ride in 2024, you can now get it printed across your chest.
By Simon Richardson Published
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British Cycling says first two stages of Tour of Britain will be most 'challenging' in race's history
Riders set to face 5,000 metres of climbing across first two stages in the Scottish borders and northern England
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Geraint Thomas tips Tadej Pogačar to take Tour de France stage record
The new Tour champion would need another 18 stages to beat Mark Cavendish's tally of 35
By James Shrubsall Published
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A Stars and Stripes jersey and cold hard cash: the 2024 Gravel National Championships to offer a $40,000 prize purse for elite races
The US Gravel National Championships will return to Gering, Nebraska, on September 8
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tadej Pogačar broke 288 Strava KOMs during Tour de France victory
Slovenian won his third Tour title in Nice last weekend, and picked up a host of new trophies on Strava
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I'm definitely pushing over 2,500 watts' - Meet the most powerful cyclists in the GB Olympics squad
Move over track sprinters, there are stronger legs in town
By Tom Davidson Published
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Going for Gold: Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente, Brandon McNulty and Team USA’s top medal contenders in the Olympic cycling events
The US national federation has set the ambitious goal of securing 7-10 medals; here are the athletes to contribute to the count
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cofidis leaps to defend its Look bikes in the wake of Guillaume Martin comments
The French WorldTour team says the machines are cutting edge and reiterates trust in wheel sponsor too
By James Shrubsall Published
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Italian pro hospitalised after being hit by truck driver
Matteo Moschetti was rushed to hospital in Milan after incident during training
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Primož Roglič reveals he suffered back fracture in Tour de France crash
Slovenian abandoned race after being caught up in crash on stage 12, Vuelta a España participation now in doubt
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Paris 2024 Olympics time trials: Everything you need to know
Information about the course, timings, favourites, startlists and TV channels for the individual time trials
By Tom Davidson Published
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MADE, world’s largest handmade bike show, returns to Portland this August; tickets on sale now
MADE, the world’s largest celebration of the art and craftsmanship of bicycle building, will return for its second edition in Portland, Oregon, this August.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'People love to hate it': Cyclist breaks 10-mile time trial record on controversial road bike
George Fox's triathlon frame has raised eyebrows but is approved for use
By Tom Davidson Published
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State Bicycle CO releases its first-ever titanium bike: could this be the most affordable ti gravel bike on the market?
State Bicycle Co, already known for its wallet-friendly offerings, is the latest brand to jump on the ti bandwagon with the release of its first-ever titanium bicycle.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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It's time to stop expecting so much of Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France
The British team are always under pressure to match their past best, but it’s not going to happen anytime soon
By Adam Becket Published
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Tadej Pogačar to skip Olympics road race
Tour de France champion was originally selected as part of four-man Slovenia team
By Adam Becket Published
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Coppi, Pantani, Van Vleuten, Pogačar: A look at the Giro-Tour double winners club
Tadej Pogačar has now officially joined the club, becoming the eighth man to achieve one of professional cycling’s most sought after accolades
By Tom Thewlis Published
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The Paris Olympics start this weekend: Here’s how and when to watch the cycling action
Don’t miss a second of Olympic cycling action whether you’re tuning in from the U.S. or U.K.
By Kristin Jenny Last updated
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Sarah Storey officially selected for ninth Paralympic Games
Dame Storey is one of 23 riders announced in Team GB's squad for Paris next month
By Tom Davidson Published
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Behind-the-scenes career bests: the GC battle you may have missed
While all that stuff between Pogačar and Vingegaard was going on, there was an entire top-10 locked in struggle
By James Shrubsall Published