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Is Bianchi in crisis? Italian bike brand restructures amid reports of €100m debtYears of losses land long-standing company in financial difficulty
By Tom Davidson Published
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Inspirational rider award: vote for the people who make you want to ride your bikeWho inspires you to get out and ride your bike? We've selected some heroic riders for our new award
By Simon Richardson Published
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'A standout success story' – figures show higher TV audience for women's Tour of Britain than men's in UKWomen's race attracts home viewership of over 800,000
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vote for your International Rider of the YearWho was the best rider in the world in 2026? You get to decide
By Simon Richardson Published
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The brutal Giro d’Italia final week is no more – I am excited for an open 2027 raceThe superstars of cycling could skip it, but that is not necessarily a bad thing
By Adam Becket Published
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Hyrox is one of the world's fastest growing sports, can cycling learn from its success?Thousands of people are taking up Hyrox, while participation in road cycling appears to be declining. Why?
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Giro d'Italia 2027 route to feature Mortirolo, Gavia and Zoncolan, but also two time trials3,418km with 50,250m of climbing for 110th edition of Italian Grand Tour
By Adam Becket Published
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'Challenging and accessible' – why is hill-climbing one of the only bike racing disciplines that's thriving?Hill-climbing numbers have enjoyed a significant boost this season
By James Shrubsall Published
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'A demanding route' – mountain time trial and Alpine finale star in Giro d'Italia Women 2027 courseRace to feature 5,000m more climbing than in 2026
By Tom Davidson Published
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Kasia Niewiadoma Phinney, Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos headline Rouleur Live 2026The annual show takes place at the Truman Brewery in London, 12-14 November
By Adam Becket Published
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Pivot launches its first road bike – but has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia?The new Pivot Pravia promises race-level speed, efficiency and handling from a more comfortable position and the top build costs $12K – is it enough to compete in today's market?
By Simon Smythe Published
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'I’m sure I will come back stronger' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot searching for 'joy' on bike after 'nothing' at Tour de France FemmesFormer Tour winner said her "never-ending off-season was so needed"
By Adam Becket Published
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'I can basically do everything normal now' – Tadej Pogačar bounces back from three fractured vertebrae, likely to aim for ClassicsFive-time Tour de France champion says he is "happy to be alive" after serious crash at Vuelta a España
By Adam Becket Published
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Great Britain top medal table at UCI Para-cycling Track World ChampionshipsSquad scores 27 medals and two world records in the Netherlands
By Tom Davidson Published
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2026 Big Ride Challenge finishers listCongratulations to all the riders who have hit their mileage challenge in 2026
By Simon Richardson Published
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Pogačar cracking will define the 2020s, or maybe the 2030s..... or 2040sIf you think a Pogačar Tour lacks edge-of-seat moments, let me take you back to when Miguel Indurain crushed the little people in time trials and simply rode tempo up the climbs.
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'Fans are asking to see the whole race' – cycling union calls for more live coverage of women's racesLatest annual survey from The Cyclists' Alliance names broadcast visibility among priorities
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Finally someone has beaten me' – rider's 20-year streak as world champion comes to an endGreat Britain's Jody Cundy settles for first kilo silver medal after 16 back-to-back golds
By Tom Davidson Published
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Bahrain Victorious end partnership with Bianchi 'with immediate effect' after one year, team to ride Factor BikesBike sponsor merry-go-round continues
By Adam Becket Published
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All you need for the very worst terrain is iron-clad resolve, legs of steel and one fixed gearThis expedition bike made the first unsupported two-wheeled crossing of Iceland's interior in 1958.
By Simon Fellows Published
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'I really wanted to continue' – Tour de France stage winner retires after failing to find team for 2027Belgian says he felt he 'still had the potential' to compete at the highest level
By Tom Davidson Published
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'This shouldn't happen' – Paul Seixas calls for better race standards following Finlay Tarling's deathFrenchman raises safety concerns about how races are organised
By Tom Davidson Published
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I’ve not completed cycling’s hardest fitness test in six years – have cyclists 'broken up' with FTP, and how do we train without it?Set power zones have their place for those training in earnest. But if life gets in the way, or you're just riding to stay fit, what's the best way to workout?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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No need to cry, but Zwift is now in tiers – new features Zwift Coach and Zwift Video launch as part of Zwift Plus membership optionZwift shakes things up with two new product releases as we head into indoor riding season in the Northern Hemisphere
By Tyler Boucher Published
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'I can't wait to start the season' – indoor racer signs first pro road contract at 32Two-time UCI Cycling Esports World Championships silver medallist Gabriela Guerra will race for Cofidis from 2027
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It was good while it lasted' – Team of national hill-climb champion stripped of prize as two riders disqualified after reviewGiles Drake and Dan Evans disqualified over team changes, while Schils-Doltcini RT are the new winners of the overall prize
By Adam Becket Published
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'He was blocking my way, so I had to move him' – Road rage driver who attacked cyclist and fractured his skull escapes prisonJoseph Hedley, who admitted violently assaulting the bike rider and leaving the scene, received a supervision order
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'We have a responsibility to help develop the next generation' – Scottish rider joins first Lidl-Trek Future Racing Women squadKate Richardson joins 10-rider squad, which mirrors men's development team
By Adam Becket Published
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Hunt’s Black Friday price guarantee lets you upgrade wheels now without missing out on bigger discounts laterDeals Renowned for manufacturing some of the finest bike wheels, the Hunt Price Promise means you can grab a new wheelset before the Black Friday Sale even begins and still get the best price
By Paul Brett Last updated
