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A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets
From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I'll take time to recover then change direction': Lizzie Deignan looks to bounce back after suffering first fracture at Tour of Flanders
Deignan broke her arm during early crash in Sunday's race
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I watched Mathieu van der Poel ride to Flanders glory - and I was not excited
The win was impressive, his record-breaking too, but I missed a true tussle
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish to miss Scheldeprijs as illness continues to affect schedule
Cavendish will ride Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye later this month, Astana Qazaqstan confirms
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Specialized being pursued for $659,000 owed to Salvadoran workers in unpaid wages, investigation reveals
Specialized is named in a recent workers' rights investigation claiming that the cycling garment company owes $659,000 in unpaid wages and severance to former factory workers.
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Elisa Longo Borghini pips Kasia Niewiadoma on the line to win second Tour of Flanders
In-form Italian praises Lidl-Trek team after repeating feat she achieved in 2015
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's one of the hardest races I've ever done' - Mathieu van der Poel on his historic Tour of Flanders victory
World champion becomes seventh man in history to win the race three times
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mathieu van der Poel wins record-equalling third Tour of Flanders with 45km attack
Dutchman pulls off audacious long-range coup to claim Monument victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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Up to one in seven cyclists are neurodivergent – including EF boss Vaughters, who considers it a superpower
Every human brain works slightly differently, yet too often we demand bland conformity. Chris Marshall-Bell meets riders unashamed to cherish their uniqueness
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tweets of the week: Marianne Vos is still boss, Lorena Wiebes raves, and Geraint Thomas issues a warning
While some riders hope to manage one win in their career, Marianne Vos has 250
By Tom Davidson Published
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56% unpaved, 44% paved and plenty of pitchy climbs: the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships race course revealed
Come October, rainbow jersey hopefuls will tackle a Classics-like course in woodsy Flemish Brabant.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tour of Britain uncertainty stalls RideLondon Classique expansion plan
Organiser planned to add extra stage to this year's race, but question marks over the Tour of Britain Women has meant plans have been cancelled
By Jeremy Whittle Published
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Hoping to solve 'mysterious leaks' common in TPU tubes, Rene Herse Cycles launches TPU tubes with metal valves
Rene Herse Cycles today announced new TPU tubes with all-metal valves that weigh in at just 32 grams but retail for $30 a tube.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Wout van Aert out of Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix after breaking multiple bones in Dwars door Vlaanderen crash
Belgian underwent surgery to repair broken sternum, collarbone and several ribs on Thursday after high speed crash on Wednesday
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Advantage Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky at the Tour of Flanders
All the information you need ahead of the biggest Belgian Classic of the year
By James Shrubsall Published
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Major bike retailer posts profits despite 'downward trend' in cycling industry
Tredz records £1.4m profit after parent company Halfords issues warning
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I used to be a bricklayer - I took a pay cut to become a cyclist': Brian Holm on his time in the peloton
The former Danish pro and well known sports director tells Cycling Weekly about his early days in cycling, including when he proved his school teachers wrong
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics
Antibodies for disease found in Belgian rider’s blood
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert out of Dwars door Vlaanderen after being caught up in huge crash
Jasper Stuyven, Mads Pedersen, Biniam Girmay and other star riders involved in big pile up
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Marianne Vos sprints to her 250th career victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen after outsmarting strong Lidl-Trek
The Dutchwoman won the warmup to the Tour of Flanders for the first time, as SD Worx-Protime failed to make the podium
By Adam Becket Published
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I've packed away my Zwift trainer - it's farewell until winter
We'll meet again, indoor cycling, but summer is for the outdoors
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matteo Jorgenson powers to Dwars door Vlaanderen victory after late attack
American seals first cobbled Classic win after Visma-Lease a Bike lose Wout van Aert to injury after a big crash
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Demi Vollering to leave SD Worx-Protime, reports
'It's about budget,' says team boss Danny Stam
By Tom Davidson Published
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French WorldTour pro cyclist dismissed by team for 'anti-doping violation'
Franck Bonnamour's biological passport is under investigation by the UCI, but he denies wrongdoing
By Adam Becket Published
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Street lights being turned off leaves female cyclists like me in the dark when it comes to our safety
‘I’m aware of my own mortality everytime I leave the house’ writes journalist Emmie Harrison-West following the news that cash-strapped councils are switching off street lights.
By Emmie Harrison-West Published
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Wout van Aert 'in a good place' ahead of Tour of Flanders despite Visma-Lease a Bike illness and injury crisis
Loss of Christophe Laporte and Dylan van Baarle 'a big blow' says DS Grischa Niermann as team builds for Monument double header
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Italy will use Filippo Ganna's Hour Record bike at the Olympics - and you can buy it for €29,000
The 3D printed Pinarello Bolide, developed from the Italian's Hour smash, will set you back a small fortune
By James Shrubsall Published
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Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office
As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Luis León Sánchez and Greg Van Avermaet the latest retired pros to 'go gravel'
It's a list that only keeps growing, as former WorldTour riders seek to fulfil the competitive urge in a low-pressure environment
By James Shrubsall Published