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'I'm just over the moon' – World record holder Josie Knight wins nail-biting individual pursuit final at British Track Championships
European IP champion topples world champion, while Matthew Richardson wins sprint gold on day two of the event
By Tom Davidson Published
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Hookless controversy: Fabio Jakobsen's crash has opened yet another front in the rim safety debate
The Dutchman struck a rock during a racing incident this week resulting in yet more alarming images of tyres completely detached from wheels at the road side. What's going on and are hookless rims really the villain?
By Andy Carr Published
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'A rider this good this young demands attention' – all hail the new next generational cycling talent
With a first pro win under his belt, Paul Seixas is the latest in a growing cadre of very young and very impressive talents
By James Shrubsall Published
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Introducing our newest podcast: Off The Back
Catch us weekly on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Are you sitting comfortably? If not, new Italian saddles, new gravel threads, and a Ti seatpost should help in our tech of the week from Fizik, Castelli, Prologo and Mason
Titanium is a wonderful material to make a seatpost out of. So Mason has. And one of the world's most famous saddles gets a high tech makeover, in this Friday's tech of the week.
By Luke Friend Published
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The Friday cycling quiz: Do early season stage races really shape the Tour?
From the UAE Tour to the Critérium du Dauphiné, stage races through the spring and early summer give us a glimpse of what's to come at the Tour de France
By Simon Richardson Published
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'I nearly died' – How one rider came back from four brain bleeds and a coma to compete at the British Track Championships
Eighteen-year-old Lewis Fletcher hopes to make the Team GB track sprint squad
By Tom Davidson Published
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'For the first time I feel truly understood' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot extends contract with Visma-Lease a Bike
Tour de France Femmes champ signs for another year and makes LA Olympics a major goal with the team
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We want to be visible, race offensively and make an impact' – Unibet Rose Rockets to race Giro d'Italia after wildcard teams announced
French ProTeam missed out on Tour de France, but get to head to Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'I'm so surprised, I can't believe it' – Charlie Tanfield downs world champion to win individual pursuit title at British Track Championships
Team GB's Anna Morris also among winners on day one in Manchester
By Tom Davidson Published
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Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix
More than 80 riders are battling for just 6 spots in the off-road series and a share of a $350,000 prize purse
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'The first goal is already achieved, to win a race' – 19-year-old French phenom takes first pro victory, beating João Almeida, Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley at Volta ao Algarve
Paul Seixas won atop the Alto de Fóia, but Ayuso new GC leader
By Adam Becket Published
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'The clocks stopped ticking for a moment... but there's no need to be mad with Christen' – Maxim Van Gils forgives after breaking shoulder and pelvis in crash
Belgian rider fell in closing sprint at Clasica Jaén
By Adam Becket Published
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'It's a huge disappointment' – Belgian one-day star to miss Classics following back operation
Tiesj Benoot developed back pain during winter training and was diagnosed with a herniated disc
By James Shrubsall Published
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With the rise of direct-to-consumer cycling brands, does provenance matter anymore?
Rob Quirk's new film, 'Provenance', let's us in on a handmade process reminding us that provenance is part of value creation, especially when it comes to making brilliant bikes.
By Andy Carr Published
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Light and strong – Boyd's brace of new gravel wheels suggest you can have your cake and eat it
Lightweight wheels are nothing new, especially in the era of carbon spokes, but these new gravel wheels use clever rim manufacturing to hit a sweet spot between lightweight and hard wearing.
By Luke Friend Published
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US bike infrastructure faces major funding cuts; SRAM, Shimano, Trek and others sound the alarm
More than 1,100 organisations urge Congress to protect federal funding for bike and active transportation infrastructure
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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American cycling fans: If you watch any races in 2026, make it these 8 – our guide explains how and where to watch some of the best UCI WorldTour races
Deals These are the races that define pro cycling. Here's how to stream them live and enjoy uninterrupted coverage if you're travelling by using a VPN
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'We will take our sport to the next level' – UCI-led overhaul launched to give bike racing more long-term appeal and stability
Cycling's governing body has launched a wide-ranging consultation with a view to improving the sport's organisation
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's a dream come true' – Antonio Tiberi charges to first WorldTour win as Remco Evenepoel sheds time on UAE Tour stage three
Tiberi climbs into race lead as Isaac del Toro finishes second
By Adam Becket Published
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British Cycling to show free live stream of National Track Championships on YouTube
Olympic, world and European champions to compete at event in Manchester this week
By Tom Davidson Published
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'This is about getting more views' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG using outriders to protect Tadej Pogačar from unwanted attention while training
A string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move
By James Shrubsall Published
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Maxim Van Gils out for 'months' after fracturing pelvis in finishing straight crash
UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Jan Christen disqualified for role in incident at Clásica Jaén, issues apology on Instagram
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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'That cycling high is everything' — Specialized launches limited-edition Tarmac SL8 artist-series
Three bike-loving artists turn Specialized’s flagship road framesets into rolling canvases
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's no secret that the Tour's the main focus' – Oscar Onley confirms Tour de France bid for 2026
Scot set for Ineos Grenadiers debut at Volta ao Algarve this week
By Tom Davidson Published
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I cycled into a pothole which could have seriously injured me – why do we have to put up with this as bike riders?
A cracked rim and a wasted day is the sum of my pothole misery
By Adam Becket Published
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'The battle for the GC is now on' – Remco Evenepoel sweeps to personal best time trial victory at UAE Tour stage two
The win that put the Belgian in the leader's jersey is his sixth this year
By James Shrubsall Published
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What is the UCI's Extreme Weather Protocol?
We take a look at what it is, when it's needed, and the extra High Temperature Protocol
By James Shrubsall Published
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Visma-Lease a Bike looking for new lead sponsor to compete with super-teams
Visma to stay on board as partner, as talks progressing over new funding
By Adam Becket Published
