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Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel deserve big CX appearance fees, says British champ
British national champion says Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel receive high appearance fees for a reason
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Mark Cavendish signs for Astana-Qazaqstan and will remain on the WorldTour for 2023
The transfer saga is over, Mark Cavendish has officially found a team, and will chase the Tour de France stage win record
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Richard Freeman 'failed in his duties as a doctor': Anti-doping investigation into ex-British Cycling doctor resumes
UK Anti-Doping will contact Freeman after appeal dismissed on Monday
By Adam Becket • Published
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Alberto Bettiol wins Tour Down Under prologue, Brown claims women's race title
The Italian made the best of dry conditions before the weather turned and says the real race starts tomorrow
By Sophie Smith • Published
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Cycling in Gran Canaria: the diverse island that should be next on your 'to do' list
Looking for a winter getaway? Take a short hop to Gran Canaria where it's spring/summer conditions all year round
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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CW Live: Chris Froome targets return to 'top level'; UCI tightens ITT rules; Strava responds to price hike criticism; Topless protesters arrested at TDU; Tributes paid to Lieuwe Westra; Scott recalls 'cracking' bikes; Toon Aerts the PE teacher
The latest news in the world of cycling
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
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Bradley Wiggins might not be a TV pundit for much longer: 'I just want a normal job really'
Tour de France champion says that he doesn't still want to be on Eurosport in 10 years, and he thought about being a social worker
By Adam Becket • Published
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A deep dive into Tadej Pogačar's iconic helmet hair tufts
The Slovenian two time Tour de France champion harnesses his hair to great effect, but what's the secret?
By Adam Becket • Published
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Best cycling holidays: our guide on where to go for warm weather miles in Europe and beyond
Planning a trip away? Here are some of the options...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Ex-British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman faces anti-doping investigation after appeal dismissed
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor was struck off the medical register after 2021 ruling
By Adam Becket • Published
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Zoe Bäckstedt obliterates all competition to become British female national cyclocross champion
After overcoming a difficult start, Cameron Mason destroyed the field to take the men’s title
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Tour Down Under director 'hopes environmental protesters don’t impede the race'
Stuart O'Grady says he respects environmental groups rights to protest but voices safety concerns
By Sophie Smith • Published
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Daria Pikulik stages upset on first day of Tour Down Under
Human Power Health rider had arrived in Australia on a long haul flight just days before
By Sophie Smith • Published
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'More doubles, more sweetspot and more running': The training changes that are paying off for Anna Kay
The 23-year-old cyclo-cross specialist talks CW through a non-stop week of training and racing
By David Bradford • Published
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‘Bring on opening weekend, I am so ready’- Zoe Bäckstedt full of confidence as the 2023 Spring Classics draw near
18-year-old Bӓckstedt looking to round off cyclocross season with British national title, as she prepares for the cobbled classics
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Caleb Ewan fires Tour Down Under warning in Schwalbe Classic
Australian gets 2023 season off to a winning start while Kiwi Ally Wollaston wins women's race
By Sophie Smith • Published
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CW Live: Ineos Grenadier to miss World Champs; Caleb Ewan confirmed for 2023 Tour de France; Halfords says cycling market down 20%; Ford sponsors RideLondon; Mont Ventoux race axed; and your Netflix show titles
As the working week comes to close we round up all the cycling news from around the internet
By Vern Pitt • Last updated
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The hardest climbs of the Vuelta a España 2023? Tourmalet, Angliru, Cruz de Linares
Weeks two and three hold some serious challenges for GC contenders and their team-mates
By James Shrubsall • Published
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Struggling on steep hills? New study finds dietary nitrate - as found in beetroots - helps to improve muscle torque
Already widely held as a ‘superfood’, could this be yet another string to the beetroot’s bow?
By Anna Marie Abram • Published
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Who are Corratec and Q36.5? What do the Tudors have to do with it? A guide to 2023's men's team changes
A look at the new and renamed squads across the men's and women's peloton, before the racing kicks off
By Adam Becket • Published
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Tweets of the week: Thomas De Gendt wants music tips, and Geraint Thomas gets the right coloured glasses
SD Worx are really nailing their social media content at the moment, and Nicolas Roche has a bike to sell you
By Adam Becket • Published
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Tour Down Under 2023: Seven contenders to watch out for
Multiple big names from the men's and women's WorldTour will be beginning the new season in the coming days
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Rapha to redesign Richard Carapaz's Olympic champion jersey after UCI rule oversight
The EF Education-EasyPost rider's jersey lacked the necessary gold piping
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Global backers in talks over new British WorldTour team
Former management of Ribble Weldtite courting interest in new project
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Specialized lays off 8% of its staff, cites economy and industry changes
Approximately 125 Specialized employees were laid off today, as the American bike brand cut 8% of its staff world-wide, citing economic and industry changes.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Life Time Grand Prix unveils its 'wild card' event, the Rad Dirt Fest
Held in Trinidad, Colorado in September, the Rad Dirt Fest will challenge the 70 series contestants with a 110-mile "Stubborn Delores" course.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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How to watch the Tour Down Under 2023
Don't miss the first WorldTour race of the season in Australia
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Tour Down Under 2023: Route, stages, and startlist guide
Taking a look at all the stages for both the men's and women's Australian race
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Jai Hindley set for ‘fun and aggressive racing’ at the Tour Down Under
Last year’s Giro d’Italia champion plays down his chances of a potential Tour Down Under Victory as he looks ahead to coming months
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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