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'Who am I without my bike? Without the bike, I am Esteban' – Esteban Chaves retires from pro cycling
Former Il Lombardia winner steps off bike at 35
By Adam Becket Published
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'It's a snapshot of how cities are reclaiming public space' - none of the top 30 cycling cities in the world are in the UK or USA
We should all be more like Utrecht: "a city built on flow"
By Meg Elliot Published
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Is the Tour de France 2026 Queen Stage in danger? Petition against return of famous climb gathers thousands of signatures
Environmental concerns surround the Col de Sarenne
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I'm not a superhero, I'm just a normal guy': Tadej Pogačar insists he's a regular person who simply wants to win Paris-Roubaix
Roubaix and Milan-San Remo major targets for 2026, says the Slovenian, who says he isn't about to run out of motivation any time soon
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I came within an inch of being in a wheelchair' - French pro cyclist struck by car driver while training
Arkéa-B&B Hotels rider Thibault Guernalec suffered multiple fractures and a concussion
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Cyclocross World Cup
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 Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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The Friday cycling quiz: which cycling year is this?
Have you been taking notes while watching cycling? It's time to test your knowledge
By Adam Becket Published
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'Let the rich buy their own bikes' – Here's how you responded to a Cycle to Work spending cap proposal
Limit expected to be announced in the government's Autumn Budget next week
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We aren’t claiming to reinvent the bicycle' says Baumier - we also have a mega Maap collab with Kask on its most expensive lid - and an update to one of our favourite saddles
This week we've seen yet another boutique brand drop a 3D printed bike, this one majoring on the sustainability side of the process, another useful pump, and an update to one of our favourite saddles and to your Garmin.
By Luke Friend Published
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'My body and mental health have told me it's time' – Lotto rider joins the list of young retirees from top-level bike racing
Jonas Gregaard is 29 and hangs up his wheels at the end of the year
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I don't have any doubts that I can be there on the right day' – Cameron Mason mounts podium charge at UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup
British national champion leads home hopes in series which starts this weekend in Czechia
By James Shrubsall Published
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Israel-Premier Tech becomes NSN Cycling, with Swiss registration and Spanish base
Sports & entertainment agency Never Say Never acquires licence for expected WorldTour team
By Adam Becket Published
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'The idea was to get people talking about Gaza' – Tour de France pro-Palestine finish invader escapes with warning
The French student who disrupted stage 11 of the Tour in Toulouse received a suspended €300 fine
By Adam Becket Published
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Tadej Pogačar might have the highest VO2 max of any Tour de France winner in history, new study reveals
The world champion is pushing the limits of physiological performance
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cycling coverage got a lot more expensive in the UK this year – tell us your views
Eurosport closed down, TNT Sports became the home of live cycling and ITV's Tour de France coverage ended
By Adam Becket Published
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Kraftwerk's 'Tour de France' bike just sold for $57,600
The Speedwell bike sold amongst an array of treasures left by Florian Schneider
By Meg Elliot Published
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Factor to leave rebranded Israel-Premier Tech as sponsors flee team
Bike brand reportedly set to follow title sponsor Premier Tech in stepping away from team
By Tom Davidson Published
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'You think cyclists are a bit weird, then you meet hill climbers' – the British hill-climb team celebrating 10 years of national success
Team Lifting Gear Products have won the men’s team prize every year since 2016 at the National Hill-Climb Championships
By Adam Becket Published
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Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake defect, tells people to 'immediately stop' riding them
Brand offering free repairs and goodwill gift vouchers that could cost company millions
By Tom Davidson Published
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You can keep your electronic shifting – I prefer my bike with cables
Mechanical groupsets are easy to fix, satisfying to shift, and crucially cheaper than their wireless equivalent
By Andy Carr Published
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Missing time trialling outside already? There's an app for that
New winter time trial series from CTT has notched over 1,000 rides in the first week
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wahoo files patent for new smart trainer with… a secret drawer?
Brand says 'a need exists' for storage in cycling training devices
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Luckily, I'm quite OK, but this could be way worse, especially because I got hit from the back' – Lorena Wiebes hit by driver
SD Worx-Protime rider uninjured, but bike damaged
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We're not racing gravel or mountain bikes': the traditional cyclo-cross set-up is there for a reason, says British CX star
To some, the 33mm cyclo-cross tyre limit might look impractical and old-fashioned – but those people might be confusing CX with another sport
By James Shrubsall Published
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Premier Tech to back Alison Jackson's French ProTour squad for 2026 after leaving Israel-Premier Tech
St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 to be sponsored by Canadian company for next two seasons
By Adam Becket Published
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Junior Azerbaijani rider provisionally suspended over methamphetamine positive test at World Championships
Artyom Proskuryakov was tested after the men's junior race at the Road Worlds
By Adam Becket Published
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‘A brand rooted in craftsmanship and rider obsession’ - Rapha founder invests in bespoke British bike company
The company, Quirk Cycles, is seeking investment to scale up their bespoke enterprise
By Meg Elliot Published
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A Cycle to Work budget limit would be a mistake – we need as many people buying bikes as possible
Proposals to limit the amount claimed tax-free for bikes are regressive
By Adam Becket Published
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'I want to find the joy in sport again' – French WorldTour pro retires at 24
Cofidis rider Hugo Toumire spent four years with the French team
By Tom Davidson Published
