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The greatest cyclist never to grace the WorldTour peloton? The story of Wong Kam-po, Hong Kong’s first cycling superstar

He beat future Tour de France winners, won a rainbow jersey, and was often labelled the best non-pro bike racer in the world. And yet, you’ve likely never heard of him. This is the amazing story of Wong Kam-po, the cycling king of Hong Kong

Mon, May 26, 2025 17:18
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Will this year’s downhill world champion be belt driven? – Whoop UCI Downhill World Series 2025 preview

The 2025 UCI Downhill World Series kicks off this coming weekend – will the belted purse be won?

Thu, May 15, 2025 11:00
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Gravel racing is starting to split in different directions — is that for better or worse?

As the dust settles on the recent Traka races in Spain and Scotland limbers up for Britain’s biggest gravel event, we take a look at the split directions of gravel racing

Mon, May 12, 2025 10:07
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Are AirTags really worth it for cyclists? The pros and cons of using Apple’s mini security device or other trackers to locate your bike

We take a look at whether Apple's Airtag is a practical and cost-effective solution for cyclists looking to track their bike

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 12:00
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The most obscure sponsors of the pro cycling peloton — from crypto to state-backed funding, we dive deeper into some of cycling’s more peculiar patrons

From Tadej Pogačar's world champ's kit advertising a mysterious AI start-up with 14 Instagram followers, to Scandinavian service stations and breeding tubes for cows — the glamorous world of professional cycling will take money from just about anywhere

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 11:00
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Bike check: Stefan Sahm’s Cape Epic 2025 Bulls Vuca Evo AM

A closer look at the Pinion belt-driven Bulls Vuca Evo AM media bike responsible for bringing race coverage to viewers of the Cape Epic

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 07:37
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How the 2025 Cape Epic was won – Nino Schurter reveals all

In an exclusive interview, Nino Schurter tells us all about his winning approach to the Cape Epic.

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 10:00
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The Paris–Roubaix tech tips and tricks to copy off the pros for extra speed and comfort on the bike

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks at the Classics could make you quicker and more comfortable on the bike

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 17:12
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UCI Gravel World Championship 2025 – everything you need to know

Following much uncertainty, the UCI Gravel World Championships date and venue have just been announced – here’s what we know and expect.

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 10:21
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Can Tadej Pogačar win Paris-Roubaix? We crack open the history books to find out

Tadej can do anything on a bike, but can he do that?

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 12:23
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Is Paris–Roubaix the most prestigious one-day bike race in the world? road.cc staff pick their favourite races

In an alternative universe where you were a world class pro cyclist, which one day bike race would you most want to win? road.cc staff members have their say

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 12:22
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2025 Cape Epic race recap – a race for the GOATs

The Cape Epic defended its reputation as the most testing mountain bike stage race, with a brutal 2025 edition.

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:23
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How amputee riders approach the Cape Epic

Five-time Cape Epic finisher, Reuben van Niekerk, is attempting to secure his sixth finisher’s medal this year.

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 09:47
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2025 Absa Cape Epic 2025 – how to watch, who to watch including all the stage details

The biggest mountain bike stage race on earth – the Absa Cape Epic, kicks off on 16 March. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the adventure.

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 09:32
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2025 UCI Gravel World Championships bite the dust – what next?

The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championship will not be happening as planned – what now, what does it mean?

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 16:00
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2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships – how the races were won

Full race recap of how the weekend unfolded.

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 08:47
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Has the UCI Mountain Bike World Series just outpriced itself with a new pay-to-view option?

Expect to splash out £30.99 per month on a TNT Sports sub for the privilege of watching the 2025 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 09:21
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“Lance Armstrong didn’t invent doping. We all did the best we could”: Levi Leipheimer on coming to terms with cycling’s “grey” past, “making amends”, and why road racing in the US has to “adapt or die”

The former Tour de France podium finisher chats to the podcast about his grand plans for Levi’s Gran Fondo, how he hopes to breathe new life into the US domestic scene by “believing in the road bike”, and why cycling struggles to deal with its history

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 21:24
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2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships preview

Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12:07
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Five reasons why we hope this isn’t the future of race bikes (and five reasons we like it)

The recently released Ridley Noah Fast stands out from other pro bikes with its radical front end...but is that a good thing? Jamie offers his take on the pros and cons

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:30
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The bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

With Campagnolo’s return, Colnago’s new aero bike and a debut from XDS Carbon-Tech, take a look at all the bikes and components being ridden at the top level of pro road racing this year

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:01
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UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds

At the end of 2024, the UCI announced the launch of a new Continental MTB series, designed to offer aspiring World Cup racers the chance to qualify for the series – yet there are no rounds in Africa or Asia.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 14:48
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Mountain bike racing 2024 – a year in review

It would be fair to say that 2024 has been a corker of a year for mountain bike racing, and one laced with drama, too. We take a look back at the last season.

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:01
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The biggest cycling stories of 2024

It's time for our yearly round-up of all the biggest, best and most bizarre cycling news we've brought you over the past 12 months

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 16:59
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Is the great British bike industry on the up for 2025?

As another year of gloom and gloop draws to a close for the British bike Industry, we catch up with Si Paton of the Malverns Classic and Dom Mason of Mason Cycles to hear their stories and takes on the “state of the nation” in terms of the bike industry.

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 13:00
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From dust to tar: World XCO MTB Champ Alan Hatherly’s quest for WorldTour road success

South African XCO World Champion Alan Hatherly is taking the step from mountain bike World Cup racing to WorldTour road racing – is the way ahead for the sport?

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 10:00
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What is Cross-Country Short Track? Everything you need to know about XCC

Mountain bike cross-country Short Track racing or XCC has been around in one form or another for a while, where does it stand in the grand scheme of things?

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 08:37
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Was Tadej Pogačar’s 2024 the best season ever? We rank cycling’s greatest individual years, from Burton and Coppi to Vos and Pogačar

25 wins in 58 race days, a Giro-Tour double, two monuments and a world title, and much else besides – Pogačar’s 2024 was one for the ages. But how does it compare to cycling’s other history-making seasons?

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 19:18
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2025 Gravel Burn stage race – everything you need to know

Cape Epic founder looks to redefine gravel racing with 850km seven-day stage race concept

Sun, Oct 20, 2024 07:17
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UCI Gravel Racing – Positive progress or is it just a trend?

We get into all the details folliwng the latest instalment of the Gravel World Championships

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 18:12
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