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Fem van Empel wins thrilling Cyclocross World Cup race in freezing Dublin
A fascinating duel between the two Dutch superstars ended with Fem van Empel winning in the Irish capital
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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Patrick Lefevere takes swipe at Julian Alaphilippe: 'It's always the same people who are unlucky'
The outspoken Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl boss has demanded that the former world champion returns to winning ways
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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The force reawakens: Milan Vader's incredible comeback from near-fatal crash that broke his back in 11 places
After a horrific crash over a guard rail at Itzulia Basque Country in April, the Jumbo-Visma rider was left fighting for his life. Here, he tells CW about his incredible comeback
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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Inside the secret race at the Track Champions League
Cycling Weekly lifts the lid on the private points contests ridden out of the spotlight
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Rad Power Bikes suffers a third round of layoffs
North America's largest e-bike company, Rad Power Bikes, is currently conducting its third round of layoffs in a year filled with lawsuits, manufacturing defects, layoffs and a market downturn.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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British UCI Continental team makes pitch for Mark Cavendish’s signature
Saint Piran boss Ricci Pascoe says he would gladly provide a short term place for Cavendish, if it helped him to achieve Tour de France dream
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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‘Current WorldTour system is killing all the smaller teams,’ says Reinardt Janse van Rensburg
South African ex-Lotto Soudal rider fears more teams could find themselves in B & B Hotels-KTM situation if the system doesn’t change
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Tweets of the week: Chris Froome has GoPro problems, and Geraint Thomas grits roads
It might be cold outside, but these hot posts should keep you warm
By Adam Becket • Published
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British Cycling loses another CEO as acting boss Danielle Every announces job move
The organisation's search for a permanent CEO continues after Brian Facer's October departure
By James Shrubsall • Last updated
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Rab Wardell honoured with Scottish Cycling's highest award posthumously
Late mountain biker's positivity for cycling remembered as "infectious"
By Adam Becket • Published
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Tour of Britain to start in Manchester in 2023
The race will run from 3-10 September, finishing in Wales.
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Can road bike categories and a new Best All Rounder contest save time trialling?
The new measures were voted in by CTT last weekend as part of a package to turn around declining entries
By James Shrubsall • Published
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A lot more UK cyclists did 100-mile rides in 2022 than 2021, Strava data reveals
The company's Year in Sport report shows exercise trends have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
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UK to host first elite gravel race in May 2023
The Gralloch will be part of the UCI Gravel World Series, the sport's highest tier of racing
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Football on bikes - Meet Britain's only cycle-ball team, dribbling towards the World Championships
The GB squad are aiming to represent Britain at the Glasgow super worlds next summer
By Adam Becket • Last updated
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B&B Hotels, the team that was set to sign Mark Cavendish, collapses
Multiple riders left scrambling to find places on alternative teams after demise of French ProTeam confirmed
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Report suggests US cyclo-cross nationals will be targeted by protests
USA Cycling say that all fans will have to abide by their code of conduct
By Adam Becket • Published
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Chris Froome highlights dangers of long Covid after battle with virus
Four-time Tour de France champion warns of cardiovascular impact and says his VO2 max took a hit after illness
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Trek and 'The Birkie' partner up to build 17 miles of new trails
Thanks to funding from the Trek Foundation, Wisconsin's Mt. Telemark Village will build 17 miles of new mountain bike trails
By Anne-Marije Rook • Last updated
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Imagine having to pass 218 riders from different fields in order to contest your own race
In a recent petition on Change.org, female bike racers call for change in the Sea Otter Classic's gravel and xc mountain bike events
By Anne-Marije Rook • Last updated
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L39ION of Los Angeles announces 2023 roster, aims for 'strongest season to date'
Mexican national champion Yarely Salazar, Robin Carpenter, and newly crowned US Pro Road champion Kyle Murphy join the L39ion of Los Angeles team.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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“There is absolutely no reason why capable young women should be starting behind 70-year-old men”
In a recent petition on Change.org, female bike racers call for change in the Sea Otter Classic's gravel and xc mountain bike events
By Anne-Marije Rook • Last updated
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'Chris Hoy said the British coaches may be kicking themselves’ - Britain’s lost track cycling champion
British-born Australian Matthew Richardson has fast become one of the world's best track sprinters
By Tom Davidson • Published
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Bronze galore for Great Britain, as Australia breaks Dutch dominance on Track World Championships day one
There were world records, three British bronze medals and a surprise sprint victory
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
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Six tips to help you finish the Rapha Festive 500 in 2022
Rapha have released all the details for their annual challenge over the festive period, here’s all our advice on how to finish it
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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Mathieu van der Poel says he 'still needs to be better' despite second World Cup victory
Dutchman dispatched arch rival Wout van Aert in Antwerp, Belgium even with knee injury suffered 24 hours previously
By Tom Thewlis • Last updated
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Emily Newsom leaves Team EF, narrows in on a gravel-centric calendar at home
American Emily Newsom is stepping away from her EF Education-Tibco-SVB team and international road cycling in 2023, in favor of a gravel-centric career at home.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Struggling with an ongoing neck injury, Leah Thomas steps away from racing
Leah Thomas will step away from racing to focus on rehabilitating an ongoing neck injury.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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UCI boosts anti-doping funding by 35%
Financial backing of anti-doping programme to rise by 35 percent over the next two years
By Tom Thewlis • Published
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