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13 hours saved over 78 days: Inside Lael Wilcox’s shaved-head strategy for her around-the-world record bid
The ultra-endurance star is chasing Mark Beaumont’s circumnavigation record this June. Wind tunnel testing, aero gains and even a buzz cut could help her save crucial minutes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Friday cycling quiz: Strade Bianche
It may have the look and feel of a race from another century, but Strade is the youngest of the classics
By Simon Richardson Published
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False Alarm! HBO Max will stream Strade Bianche for U.S. cycling fans after all
The race briefly vanished from Max’s programming schedule, but HBO confirms U.S. fans will still be able to watch Strade Bianche live
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'There are holes you could lose a wheel in' – I rode sectors of the Strade Bianche route, and it wasn't the gravel that shocked me
The white roads and settings are beautiful, but don't let your focus slip
By Adam Becket Published
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Strade Bianche 2026 men's start list: All 175 riders confirmed
Tadej Pogačar, Tom Pidcock and Paul Seixas among favourites for Italian Classic
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Strade Bianche 2026 women's start list: All 126 riders confirmed
Tour de France Femmes winners Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot set for first battle of the year
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Customers urged to destroy helmets sold at Walmart as 40,000 recalled
Recall could cost helmet distributor Todson more than $1.2m
By Tom Davidson Published
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'He just wants to smash everyone' – why Strade Bianche is unmissable this weekend, starting with the Paul Seixas-Tadej Pogačar duel
It's set to be more open, all the stars are there, and there are some mouthwatering head-to-heads lined up
By James Shrubsall Published
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The only women's specific aero bike in the WorldTour – the Liv EnviLiv Advanced – gets a 4G update, it's better everywhere, and I'm loving it so far
But has it inadvertently killed off its own all-rounder in the process?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Giant's new stiffer, lighter, faster Propel makes the UCI weight limit look irrelevant but where on earth does this leave the Giant TCR?
The new Propel Advanced is lighter and stiffer but also more compliant, says Giant. But the real headline is perhaps what this does to it's stable mate the TCR.
By Luke Friend Published
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Milan-San Remo 2026: Everything you need to know
All you need to know about the first Monument of the 2026 season
By Ryan Dabbs Last updated
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Michael Matthews out of 'all upcoming races' after breaking both wrists in training crash
Australian was set to race Paris-Nice on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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Maggie Coles-Lyster gambled on career-threatening iliac artery surgery — and scored her biggest road win yet
"Getting the surgery was an obvious yes, because I feel nowhere near ready to be done," says the Canadian
By Betsy Welch Published
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Prestigious women's under-23 race cancelled for 2026 – 'teams are currently not numerous or structured enough'
Tour de l'Avenir Femmes could return in 2027 as a junior race
By Adam Becket Published
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'A massive bucket list item' – Six star riders to compete in Japanese keirin series this summer
GB's Matthew Richardson and Joe Truman will join Olympic champions invited to race in Japan
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We are facing a funding crisis' - women riders' union calls for help
The Cyclists' Alliance says it needs immediate funding support to continue its core programming, including its mentoring and legal services for riders
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Leading British children's bike brand enters administration
'Several parties' interested in buying Frog Bikes business, administrators say
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A steadying force during one of the most pivotal periods' – British Cycling chair to step down for health reasons
Frank Slevin had been chair since 2018
By Adam Becket Published
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Belgian pro rider found in ditch after a training crash, rescued by ranger
Leander Van Hautegem sustained a concussion and a collapsed lung during the ride
By Meg Elliot Published
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Is Wout van Aert the unluckiest rider in the world? Puncture that 'smells like sabotage' the latest woe
There's misfortune, and then there's the curious Classics career of the Belgian
By Adam Becket Published
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'We shouldn't complain about Tadej Pogačar' – the Slovenian is there to be beaten, says Tom Pidcock's coach ahead of Strade Bianche
The Italian 'white roads' race is one that gets the Briton out of bed, says Kurt Bogaerts
By James Shrubsall Published
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Brompton World Championships to return to the U.S. this April
The Sea Otter Classic will host the folding bike world championships for the first time in eight years
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Real world' geo, keen pricing and decent tyre clearance – is the new Cervelo Caledonia the real road bike more of us should be paying attention to?
Unless you get paid to ride bikes for a living, performance endurance is the category that makes most sense. Caledonia wants to be high on your list of options.
By Luke Friend Published
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Tadej Pogačar kept one of these new bikes in the dark for most of last season – introducing the new special edition Colnago Y1RS and V5RS
Colnago launches two limited edition black race bikes – bikes so dark you can barely make them out in the pictures
By Andy Carr Published
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'A monumental moment' – UK to host round of UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup for first time in 12 years
Cyclo-cross stars to race in Glasgow on 13 December
By Tom Davidson Published
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Believe the hype - Matthew Brennan and Paul Seixas are the future of cycling, but they're here already
The two young phenoms are delivering for their teams, and don't look like slowing soon
By Adam Becket Published
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'It’s the first normal winter I’ve had since I’ve been on the team' – Tao Geoghegan Hart on his hopes for 2026, enjoying racing, and getting back to 'magic legs'
Former Giro d'Italia winner in frame for Grand Tour this season
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'The industry must self-regulate until the laws are defined' – cycling legend issues call to action to protect e-bikes in the US
'The industry is at a crossroads', says MTB trials star Hans Rey
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Le Samyn, Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico this week
Everything 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
