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'Our team is built on the outsider willing to take a chance' – Ben Healy signs extension with EF Education-EasyPost to end of 2029
Irishman to "lead" American squad for next four years
By Adam Becket Published
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'There is an exciting future being planned' – Rad Power Bikes sold for $13.2 million after bankruptcy
Life EV’s purchase of the company is around 99% lower than that its peak valuation
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I've never considered malpractice to obtain an advantage' – Colombian pro cyclist protests innocence after testing positive for anabolic steroid
Germán Darío Gómez tested positive for Boldenone
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'Data science and AI are the next frontier for the sport' – Ineos Grenadiers partner with Swansea University to help find the next generational talent
Partnership aims to "revolutionise how emerging talent is identified"
By Adam Becket Published
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MADE returns to Portland this August with tickets now on sale
A celebration of the craftsmanship of bicycle building, MADE features 200+ exhibitors and a full schedule of events
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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'Our neighbors are being unlawfully detained, harassed and murdered' - Salsa Cycles calls for action following death of Minneapolis cyclist Alex Pretti
The bike brand urges riders to contact elected officials and join a Unity Ride, as parent company QBP evaluates whether its Frostbike event will proceed as planned
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘An insurmountable mountain for us to climb’ – British outdoor brand enters administration, in 'advanced' talks to be bought
British bespoke bag and bike company Alpkit will undergo restructuring
By Meg Elliot Published
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Pro cyclists like Jonas Vingegaard deserve as much space in their work as the rest of us – try not to bother them
The Jonas Vingegaard crash was an inevitable outcome of riders getting too close to pros
By Adam Becket Published
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'I wasn't really enjoying being pro' – British Olympian finds new life at US team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
Mark Stewart says new team is a 'breath of fresh air'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The safest and most responsible decision' – Australian ProSeries races cancelled due to extreme temperatures
Both the men's and women's Surf Coast Classics have been called off
By Adam Becket Published
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Jay Vine broke wrist in mid-race kangaroo collision, still won Tour Down Under
Race winner said the animal was "pinballing inside the group"
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jonas Vingegaard crashes during training ride after being followed by amateur rider
Visma-Lease a Bike rider left bloodied after incident
By Adam Becket Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Challenge Mallorca, AlUla Tour, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and more 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 Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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Brits in form, climate crisis impact, and the curious case of the white bib shorts: Five things we learned from the Tour Down Under
Kangaroos and extreme heat took centre stage in Australia
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock clocks epic seven-hour training ride with Queen stage climbing metres in new Strava upload
The British star rode out of the mountains and back again on Chilean training camp double-metric-century
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was just pinballing inside the group there' - kangaroos cause chaos at the Tour Down Under
Race leader Jay Vine was one of the riders knocked from his bike
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The tactic paid off' – Cat Ferguson wins opening race of season in Mallorca
British teenager sets winning tone for 2026
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Young riders are becoming robots' – former pro turned pundit laments pressure on modern pros in a 'less enjoyable' sport
TNT Sports commentator Brian Smith says that while the science might have progressed, the pressure is huge
By James Shrubsall Published
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Runway cyclists, pizza-cutting brake discs and wildlife rescues – this week in cycling social media
The internet is pretty sure Lipowitz Florian could turn model
By Meg Elliot Published
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'My cycling was my escape' - Michèle Linton talks about long rides in the Scottish Highlands and and getting back on her bike after a bereavement
One of our regular Big Ride Challenge riders tells Owen Rogers what drives her on to hit the annual mileage
By Owen Rogers Published
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450W FTP at 70 kg: How Zach Nehr is chasing WorldTour-level power from his basement — and the workouts behind it
What happens when you stop training like an elite amateur and commit fully to WorldTour-level power? This is my road to a 450-watt FTP
By Zach Nehr Published
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'Getting the balance back' – Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team
The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing-Rapha CC with intent
By James Shrubsall Published
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The Friday Cycling Quiz - match the climb to the early season race
They may not match Mont Ventoux in severity or fame, but the early season races often have classic climbs of their own: but do you know which race they feature in?
By Simon Richardson Published
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Brand behind Visma-Lease a Bike's adjustable tyre pressure system declared bankrupt
Gravaa has had a liquidator appointed
By Adam Becket Published
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Tour Down Under Queen Stage shortened over 'extreme' fire danger and severe heat
Willunga Hill taken out of race route due to weather warnings
By Adam Becket Published
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'Even when you don't believe you can win from there, they do' – Sam Welsford continues winning roll for Ineos Grenadiers with Tour Down Under stage three victory
Australian wins in Nairne to make it two wins in four days
By Adam Becket Published
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TV commentators would make great sports directors, but could they drive in the race convoy?
Dr Hutch has done a bit of TV commentating himself, and he's the first to admit he'd make a terrible DS
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'I had heart flutters, palpitations and an uneasy sensation in my chest' – Sam Bennett back training after heart scare and surgery
Irish sprinter, now at Pinarello Q36.5, had atrial fibrillation, back on bike following operation
By Adam Becket Published
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'We've got a very strong position' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG start 2026 in dominating fashion, blitzing field on stage two of Tour Down Under
Jay Vine and Jhonatan Narváez put a minute into the peloton – will they get to 100 wins in 2026?
By Adam Becket Published
