Fabian Cancellara in action during Stage 5 of the 2015 Tour des Fjords from Daryl Impey
Twitter seems to be the default way to announce anything these days - the birth of a royal baby, a footballer signing a new contract or even a Tour de France squad.
The standard procedure for announcing a squad for a race in recent years has been for the team to post a list of riders and a picture of all of them smiling at the camera.
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Classics legends uncovered: What it takes to dominate one-day racesDissecting the anatomy of a Classics legend, Chris Marshall-Bell examines the physiology, racecraft and team dynamics that culminate in one-day domination
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3D printed saddles made just for you—does your rear require one? A review of Posedla’s Joyseat 2.0Custom down to the name imprinted in the saddle. Posedla makes an impressively well-designed, high-quality product. But is it worth the price tag?
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‘I couldn’t quite believe it’ - Charlie Quarterman on his rags to riches Giro d’Italia selectionThe British rider spent a year at amateur level with Philippe Wagner Cycling before heading back to the top with Corratec
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‘Giving up the Giro breaks my heart’ – Trek’s Giulio Ciccone forced out of home tour by Covid symptomsItalian was relishing leading Trek’s challenge at Giro that starts in his home region
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Lizzie Deignan to return to racing at Flèche Wallonne, is a possibility for Liège–Bastogne–LiègeTrek-Segafredo finalise roster for Wednesday's Ardennes Classic, with Deignan returning for the first time since 2021
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Lizzie Deignan: 'It’s a shame someone can’t see the value of the Women’s Tour'The Women’s Tour’s only double winner expresses her disappointment after the cancellation of the 2023 race
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‘She said she wanted to cry’ - Elisa Longo Borghini lauds team-mate after dominant Jebel Hafeet winThe Italian duo rode clear of the peloton at the UAE Tour to take a memorable one-two
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All the 2023 kits: EF Education-EasyPost share latest collaboration with RaphaAmerican WorldTour team become latest to release their new 2023 kit, here's the rest
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Van Vleuten confirms her superiority with Ceratizit Challenge GC victoryElisa Balsamo takes the final stage bunch kick on the Madrid circuit after consummate work from Trek-Segafredo
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Trek-Segafredo win the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta team time trialElisa Longo Borghini led the American squad home and will take the leader's red jersey into the remaining four stages
