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Is this the fastest climbing bike in the world? BMC says so, as it launches new Teammachine SLR01, just ahead of the Tour de France
BMC launch 5th Gen SLR01, a bike it claims to be world's fastest climbing bike, to be raced by Tudor Pro Cycling team at this year's TdF
By Luke Friend Published
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25 miles in 42 minutes - the fastest race route in the world is back
The South Wales course, scene of the current record ride, is back in action on Wednesday night
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The overall classification in France is her main goal' - Lotte Kopecky to race Giro d'Italia Women ahead of Tour de France Femmes
Kopecky to be joined by Anna van der Breggen and Lorena Wiebes for SD Worx-Protime in Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'I was in a very dark place at 4am' - cyclist climbs hill 251 times to complete gruelling ultra-Everesting
Paul Clark ascended more than 12,000m in his latest charity challenge
By Tom Davidson Published
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Canyon launches carbon road e-bike weighing less than 10kg
The Endurace:ONfly powers riders up to 25km/h through the TQ system
By Adam Becket Published
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Future of WorldTour team in doubt as sponsors set to pull out
Arkéa-B&B Hotels will lose both naming sponsors at end of 2025, putting men's and women's team's future into question
By Tom Thewlis Published
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USA Cycling and U.S. Paralympics Cycling merge in an historic move ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The merger aims to unify resources, boost athlete support, and expand racing opportunities
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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How much are UCI points really worth in cycling, and why do they matter?
An equal amount of points per race will be up for grabs for both women and men in new UCI ruling for 2026
By Meg Elliot Published
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Shimano has finally cut the cord: new GRX RX827 is fully wireless — was it worth the wait?
An in-depth look at Shimano’s first-ever fully wireless drop bar drivetrain
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Specialized launches 'the world’s lightest’—and priciest—road cycling shoe: the S-Works Torch Remco
Just when you thought $600 was peak extravagance for a cycling shoe, Specialized turns the Boa-dial even further with a $700 S-Works Torch Remco
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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João Almeida is the best stage racer this year, but will go to the Tour de France as Tadej Pogačar’s understudy - what’s next?
UAE Team Emirates-XRG are stuffed with excellent GC riders, but as long as Pogačar is there, what do the others do?
By Adam Becket Published
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Tour de France 2025 start list: Jonas Vingegaard to be supported by Wout van Aert and Simon Yates for Visma-Lease a Bike
All the teams and riders for the 112th Tour de France, which begins in Lille on 5 July
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Geraint Thomas says his knee seems 'pretty good' after Tour de Suisse crash as he builds for final Tour de France
Ineos Grenadiers have not confirmed their full Tour line up but Thomas suggests on his podcast that he is firmly in the frame
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'Some of those early stages will really open up the race' - The opening week of Tour de France is not to be missed, says Fred Wright
Former British national champion is predicting a series of Classics style stages in which anything can happen
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: Where to watch the National Championships in Britain and beyond
Everything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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Can Raleigh's new ONE, finally entice you out of the car, and keep you and your bike safe, in the urban jungle?
Raleigh, the company that brought us the Grifter, Burner, and Sturmey Archer three-speed hub, has designed the ONE to make e-bike ownership easier – and safer – than ever.
By Luke Friend Published
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UK junior cycling scene hit with 'devastating blow' as 'iconic' race axed from the calendar and replaced with new event
The original Junior Tour of Wales will not take place in 2025, but Beicio Cymru replace event with Ras Ieuenctid De Cymru
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘We have to slow down the evolution of cycling’ - Is it time to ban radios in road races for good?
Marc Madiot renews calls for the restriction of radios, power meters and GPS during road races
By Meg Elliot Published
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Dutch pro rider becomes first to be banned under UCI yellow card rule
'I realise my behaviour was not only wrong but also put fellow riders at risk,' says Oscar Riesebeek
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We hope to be America's Dream Team' - George Hincapie launches US team with eyes on Tour de France
Modern Adventure Pro Cycling intends to be racing the Tour de France in ‘five years or less’
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'We've made some big improvements' - why a WorldTour team is testing inside an abandoned UK rail tunnel
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's Dan Bigham explains why the Catesby Tunnel is bringing exciting aero gains
By Tom Davidson Published
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‘The plan is to try to hunt for stages at the Tour’ says Oscar Onley after finishing third overall at the Tour de Suisse
‘It’s been a big week for me, I stepped up physically,’ says Picnic PostNL rider after a stage win and third place on GC
By Peter Cossins Published
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Wins for Tim Merlier and Filippo Baroncini in Belgium, Jordi Meeus in Copenhagen and Mattias Skjelmose in Andorra
‘I think the shape is there for the Tour de France,’ says Skjelmose on a busy race day that offers pointers towards July’s main event
By Peter Cossins Published
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João Almeida flies to TT victory to take Tour de Suisse title ahead of Kévin Vauquelin and Oscar Onley
'It was a lesson, you should never give up' says Almeida after overturning a 3-minute deficit from day one
By Peter Cossins Published
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João Almeida wins Tour de Suisse stage 7 in GC favourites sprint
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider keeps GC hopes alive but yellow jersey wearer Kévin Vauquelin remains favourite to score overall victory
By Vern Pitt Published
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Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart to star in children’s picture book
Slovenian cycling power couple will take on elves, giants and dragons in pictorial adventure
By Vern Pitt Published
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‘This rule endangers cyclists’ - peloton hits out at UCI minimum handlebar width
Pro women's union The Cyclists Alliance joins chorus of disapproval of 40cm handlebar width rule unveiled earlier this month.
By Vern Pitt Published
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Benin women’s national team to make historic debut at 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic
Benin's national women cycling team to become the first African squad to compete in a major UCI-sanctioned race on U.S. soil
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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PNS collab with Colnago, Scarab handmade steel, and a reimagined classic in the latest Parlee P-Zero. Rouvy members read on to the end!
Updated models from Scarab, Parlee and Pearson, a limited-edition fashion forward Colnago, wider tyres from Hutchinson and new pricing plans from Rouvy
By Luke Friend Published