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'Vibes are high' - Modern Adventure scores a breakout GC victory in WallonieAfter two stage wins, Ben Oliver takes home the Overall Classification and the Points jersey
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cool bike gear for shallower pockets for a change: New bikes from Ribble that might actually fit you, a brace of shoes from Canyon, in a jam packed tech round-upRibble expands its endurance road bike lineup while Canyon does the same with its shoe offerings. Read on and there's even a new Wattbike in this week's tech of the week.
By Luke Friend Published
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I'm a cyclist and I'll be avoiding this brand new bike path – why does a genuinely good piece of infrastructure feel like asking the impossible?How one new path left drivers annoyed, pedestrians worried and riders less than convinced, and it's the same old story
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I had to stay fresh in the head and keep my nerve, but that's it, I've done it' –20-year-old Célia Gery wins stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia WomenFDJ United-SUEZ's French prodigy took her first career win after a daring descent
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'Magnus' Law' signed by Colorado Governor after teen cyclist's death sparked reformNew legislation requires officers to offer voluntary breath screening tests during investigations of fatal and serious-injury crashes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'When you have the best leadout in the world, it’s just easy' – Elisa Balsamo sprints to fourth victory on Giro d'Italia Women stage 6 after crosswinds cause panicLidl-Trek's Italian firmly in control of points competition after another win
By Adam Becket Published
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'More than a record attempt' – Dr Sarah Ruggins set to begin 6,000km fastest known time for cycling from bottom to the top of EuropeUltra-cyclist will ride up to 22 hours a day on her 'One Way North' ride from southern Spain to northern Norway
By James Shrubsall Published
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'With the right situation, I can win a Grand Tour' – Tom Pidcock sets retirement date and names biggest goal as Tour de France return loomsThe British rider is heading back to the Tour after a year a way next month
By Adam Becket Published
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Sleuthing, undercover photography and an incriminating banana: Leader of ultra-cycling race disqualified over outside helpAn investigation from the Trans Balkan Race organisers unveiled the alleged cheating
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The UCI is simply not responding, no one is answering the phone' – SD Worx-Protime 'brushed off' over Lorena Wiebes disqualificationDutch sprinter was kicked out of the Giro d'Italia Women over bike weight
By Adam Becket Published
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Wind tunnel-testing, custom components and a shaved head: meet Lael Wilcox's around-the-world setupThe ultra-endurance star is aiming to become the fastest person ever to bike around the globe, and her equipment has been chosen with one goal in mind: speed
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lael Wilcox to kick off Around the World Guinness World Record attempt on June 7: ‘We need more women to prove what's possible’Leaving no stone unturned, the 39-year-old spent time in the wind tunnel at Specialized’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, optimised her equipment and even shaved her head
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Caroline was jubilant, wide eyed and just so relieved the ride had finished' – Scottish cyclist smashes NC500 record by over four hoursScottish gravel rider and ultra athlete Caroline Livesey breaks women's FKT for the 516-mile route around the top of Scotland this week
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'We raced with everything we had – it was a real battle out there': Demi Vollering outsprints GC rivals to claim her first-ever Giro d'Italia Women stageAnna van der Breggen was second and retains the overall lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I’m proud to be representing England for the first time at my second Commonwealth Games' – Ex-Aussie track champion Matthew Richardson ready to battle former teammates in GlasgowRichardson named in Team England’s cycling squad for Glasgow, along with a strong selection that mixes experience and youth
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'It will forever be the team closest to my heart' - Lidl-Trek confirm the departure of long-time boss Luca GuercilenaIt is part of an ongoing reshuffle at the German team
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dave Brailsford back in charge of Netcompany-Ineos after CEO leavesJohn Allert left British WorldTour team ahead of Giro d'Italia
By Adam Becket Published
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'Reduce congestion, improve mobility and keep cyclists safe' — lawmakers introduce bipartisan America Bikes ActThe America Bikes Act would expand cycling infrastructure funding while supporting domestic bicycle manufacturing through federal incentives
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Former Olympian and returning riders earn Life Time Grand Prix Wild Card spotsThe final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'A wicked day for the team' - George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure Team secures its first European Victory at Tour de WallonieNew Zealander Ben Oliver powered to victory on stage 2 of the Tour de Wallonie to deliver the team its biggest result yet
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lorena Wiebes’ Giro d’Italia disqualification has brought the UCI’s weight limit into sharp relief – is the rule outdated?The governing body’s rules look a bit silly whatever happened in Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'I hope I'm an example that you need to keep fighting and in the end it will come again': Anna van der Breggen obliterates opposition in brutal Giro d’Italia time trial on stage 4, moves into pinkThe Dutch rider put over a minute between herself and second-placed Marlen Reusser
By Meg Elliot Published
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'He wants to move on, and I respect that choice' – Visma-Lease a Bike's head of racing to move to Lidl-Trek this seasonGrischa Niermann has been with the Dutch team since turning pro in 1998
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I knew this sprint. I did a recon… I was ready' – Elisa Balsamo sprints to hat-trick on stage 3 of Giro d'Italia WomenBalsamo wins another stage and retains the pink jersey, after Vollering's earler attack fails
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Giro d'Italia Women, the Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes and the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes this weekEverything 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.
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Sharp edges, the exuberance of youth, and 'burning race numbers' – the hits and misses of the Giro d'Italia 2026We take a look at who suits pink and for whom this corsa was not so bella
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was a day for the brave': Lachlan Morton one of a slew of riders to fall victim to crashes at Unbound 2026A rain-soaked weekend saw some big names abandon the gravel race
By Meg Elliot Published
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'If there’s even one bike still out there, we want to find it' – bike brand continues four-year quest to recall and replace forks after one failure in 2022Think your child's bike might have a faulty fork? Islabikes is offering free replacements, even on second hand bikes, for affected models
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'I'm lost for words': Jonas Vingegaard becomes the eighth-ever male rider to win all three Grand ToursThe Visma-Lease a bike rider finished the race with five stage wins and a margin of over five minutes
By Emma Magnus Published
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