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“I think from the moment riders win World Cups on them, everybody will be on them”: Olympic gold medallist Bart Brentjens on 32″ wheels and heading Nukeproof’s new XC team

We caught up with former MTB Olympic Champion Bart Brentjens to hear about how his KMC Nukeproof MTB Racing team prepares for the coming Whoop UCI World Series season and about the return of Nukeproof, and got his thoughts on 32" wheels

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Ugly cycling kits Feb 2026

The dastardly dozen: The 12 ugliest pro cycling kits of all time… Where does the Ineos Grenadiers’ orange and grey monstrosity rank?

Inspired by the British squad’s latest divisive design, we rounded up cycling’s worst fashion nightmares from over the years – from the garish to the frankly obscene, are these the baddest of the bad?

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Juggling elite gravel racing, managing a women’s team, business and family life, Laurens ten Dam is the grand master of true cycling grit

From Tour de France contender top gravel and ultra racer, all while running several businesses, being a father, and the Dutch national team coach. We caught with Laurens Ten Dam.

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‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas
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“I want to make sure I retire knowing that I gave it absolutely everything I had”: Joe Breeden on building the Nukeproof Axess Racing team

From Mid Wales to the World; downhill race ace Joe Breeden tells us all about why and how he built one of the world’s most exciting downhill teams, Nukeproof Axess Racing.

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Rule makers vs rule breakers – does the UCI have any power over regular riders?

We’re constantly bombarded by new rules and regulations by the likes of the UCI & British Cycling, but should we be the slightest bit bothered or impeded by them?
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What are the UCI Snow Bike World Championships about, and why are they so controversial?

With 2026 UCI Snow Bike World Championships coming up we take a look at what they’re all about, and ponder on why some people take objection to their existence.

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Canyon Deflectr RLS helmet review

Lab-proven safety in top-notch helmet, though Highbar won't suit everyone

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Hardlines and dodgy lines: All you need to know about Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2026

The Red Bull Hardline events are reputed to be the toughest and most extreme downhill races on planet dirt. This weekend see’s the staging of the Tasmania Hardline, here’s what and who it’s all about

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Mountain biking has become gentrified… but is that progress?

Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take
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