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'It was surreal' - Mark Cavendish turns up at local Isle of Man race, finishes 29th
The Manxman, a big supporter of his home scene, pinned on race numbers last weekend
By Tom Davidson Published
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I went to Amsterdam and it showed me how much better cycling could be in the UK
While in the UK we have a "plan for drivers", in the Netherlands everything is just done by bike, and it's good
By Adam Becket Published
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Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles sites back online after Frasers Group takeover
The two brands have relaunched after a week off, with slightly different branding
By Adam Becket Published
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Five things to look out for ahead of the Tour of Flanders
Lidl-Trek's impressive form and Mathieu van der Poel's explosive start to the Classics season could make for quite the contest this weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Pedal into the Eclipse: 12 bikepacking routes to witness the last solar eclipse in 20 years
Following a 115-mile-wide path, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse will last just under four-and-a-half minutes and can be viewed from multiple U.S. midwest and east coast bike routes
By Kristin Jenny Published
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From raw materials to a rideable wheel in less than 2 hours: how recyclable carbon wheels are made at CSS Composites
Cycling Weekly visited Utah-based CSS Composites to see how recyclable carbon wheels are made
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Pope's Pinarello sells at auction for £12,000 - half of estimated price
The bike was given to the Pope by Egan Bernal in 2021, along with a Giro d'Italia pink jersey
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Back then I was on the edge of life – but now I'm a multi world champion': Para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan's golden comeback from near-fatal food poisoning
Keen equestrian Lizzi Jordan was riding high until a freak illness changed her life forever. Now, having swapped reins for handlebars, she is not only back in the saddle but winning on the world stage
By David Bradford Published
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Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering return to action at Dwars door Vlaanderen
The final dress rehearsal for the Tour of Flanders sees the bergs and cobbles of Belgium return once more
By James Shrubsall Published
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Egan Bernal's best result since crash opens door to Tour de France selection: 'We need him competitive for us in the biggest races'
The Colombian revealed that some of his power numbers are better than before his crash in January 2022
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Bigger budget, more staff, and increased testing: inside Lidl-Trek's transformation into a super team
By 2028 the American team wants to win one of cycling's three Grand Tours, and be firmly among the sport's leading elite
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Lorena Wiebes grabs Gent-Wevelgem victory in close photo-finish sprint
Dutchwoman claims crown on sixth appearance at Belgian Classic
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mads Pedersen topples Mathieu van der Poel to win Gent-Wevelgem
"I had to believe that my sprint was good enough to beat Mathieu," says former world champion after two-up finale
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tadej Pogačar: 'I want to be the best ever cyclist'
The Slovenian utterly dominated the Volta a Catalunya, winning the three mountainous stages and even a final day sprint
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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A defeated peloton reacts to Tadej Pogačar's latest exhibition: 'No-one can compete with him. I have never seen anything like this'
Rivals and former teammates of the Slovenian champion describe how bike racing is now a race for second
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Heat training left me thinking 'if that’s what Hell is like, it would be easier to be good'
Hutch's attempts to incorporate heat conditioning into his training have often taken him dangerously close to boiling point
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Can Hugh Carthy finish on a Grand Tour podium again? 'He's still going to be one of the best climbers in the world'
The Briton has finished eighth and ninth at the Giro d'Italia since his Vuelta podium
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It only prolongs our suffering' - family of slain teen cycling champion reacts as driver's homicide trial is delayed
Driver who struck and killed 17-year-old Magnus White did not enter a plea.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Advantage Mathieu van der Poel in the next chapter of his eternal rivalry with Wout van Aert
The Dutchman timed his attack perfectly, to strike first in 2024 at the E3 Saxo Classic. Can Van Aert respond?
By Adam Becket Published
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Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack
World Champion goes solo for 41 kilometres after Wout van Aert crashes at the bottom of the climb
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Jonas Vingegaard’s former team reclaims Coll de Rates KOM from Juan Ayuso
18-year-old Peter Øxenberg Hansen now officially holds Strava title, beating UAE Emirates rider by 11 seconds
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites to be relaunched by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
"Relaunch" set to take place next week, after Frasers Group acquired the brands
By Adam Becket Published
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Tweets of the week: A prize pork pie, 'GroundPog Day', and a mullet-less Mathieu van der Poel
Chris Froome exhausts himself, Dylan Groenewegen has a tiny fan, and more
By Adam Becket Published
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Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure
Sagan recently underwent second operation in Italy to tackle heart rhythm related issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Sepp Kuss calls for patience on his form as he declares 'I still have room to grow'
The Grand Tour winner is on course for his second successive one week stage race top-10
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
A big loss for domestic elites and amateurs alike, the Joe Martin Stage Race was one of just four UCI races remaining on US soil.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The art of peaking with Geraint Thomas: 'It’s easy to take for granted that 9 times out of 10 I hit my goals'
The Welshman also calls for better governance in the sport to help it grow further
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Elisa Balsamo outsprints Charlotte Kool to win Classic Brugge-De Panne
Italian takes second WorldTour victory on the trot
By Tom Davidson Published
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Will Visma-Lease a Bike and SD Worx-Protime dominate Gent-Wevelgem again?
The ante-penultimate Classic before the Tour of Flanders always offers up exciting action
By Adam Becket Published