Racing

First look (+ video): Shanren Discovery Pro GPS, with a claimed 96 hours of battery life

The new computer was recently crowdfunded into full production via a very successful Indiegogo campaign, and we've had a play with a test unit before they start shipping out to backers...

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Next week’s British Cycling Zwift eRacing Championships to be broadcast live on TV

BT Sport to show evening session live from its studios at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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Polar launch the OH1+ armband heart rate monitor, with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity

The new HRM from Polar is an arm-mounted option, and will connect to ANT+ devices...

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Laura Kenny believes lessons can be drawn from Kelly Catlin’s death

" I would hate to think that there was someone on our squad who feels that way; who feels they have no one to turn to," says Olympic champion

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Team Sky to become Team Ineos from 1 May

Sky and 21st Century Fox confirm sale agreed to petrochemicals giant; first race will be Tour de Yorkshire

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Belgian cyclist killed as riders “sent wrong way” during race

Stef Loos, 19, was one of three riders involved in collision with van at “unsecured” crossroads

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2020 Tour de France to head into mountains on second day as Nice Grand Depart stages unveiled

Opening day of next year's race designed for the sprinters - but following stage is for the climbers

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Wiggins: Ineos sponsorship would be “an ideal situation” for Brailsford and Sky

2012 Tour de France winner says rumoured deal will also help riders focus on racing if confirmed

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Broken collarbone ends Andrea Tafi’s Paris-Roubaix dream

Italian had hoped to return to cobbled Monument at age of 52 to mark 20th anniversary of his victory

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Egan Bernal gives Team Sky its sixth Paris-Nice win in eight years

22-year-old Colombian holds off attack from Movistar's Nairo Quintana to win Race to the Sun

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Team Sky’s budget could grow under new sponsor

Ineos may do more than just match Sky’s £34m a year

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The Bradley Wiggins Show is back for the Spring Classics

Podcast expands beyond the Grand Tours

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WAYV launch safety harness and helmet headset with LED indicators, and they’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Yes they've got indicators, yes there's a companion app, and yes they're crowdfunding on Kickstarter...

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Keith Butler, former national champion and founder of the Surrey League, dies aged 80

Founded in 1983, the Surrey League is the UK’s largest road cycling league

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Pedestrian causes crash in Tirenno-Adriatico TTT, dog walker narrowly missed by another team

The riders would have been doing around 60kph!

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The importance of a bike fit and riding position – it’s not just for the pros

David gets his riding position just right with a bike fit expert

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Sick as a frog? E3 BinckBank Classic organisers unveil new poster – and have dig at UCI

No naked women on new publicity for race regularly accused of sexism in its publicity materials

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Five cool things coming soon from POC, Tacx, Bont, Dynaplug and B’twin

More bikes, gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Three-time world champion Kelly Catlin dies aged 23

USA team pursuit rider has spoken recently of the difficulty of balancing sporting and academic careers

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Mattel releases Kristina Vogel Barbie doll to mark International Women’s Day

Former track sprinter described as “a model for believing in yourself”

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Mario Cipollini to appear in court over allegations he stalked and violently assaulted ex-wife

Italian former sprinter said to have made death threats

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Galibier, Bollé, FSA and Flanders

Another round-up of bikes, kit and tech we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Review: Wilier Cento1 Hybrid

Verdict: High quality e-road bike with a lively ride feel and useful help from the motor

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Britain’s richest man could back Team Sky

Team expected to announce new sponsorship deal before the Giro in May

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UCI orders E3 Harelbeke to withdraw controversial advert

Not the first time the Belgian race has been accused of sexism

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Great Britain pipped by Australia in both men’s and women’s team pursuit at Track World Championships

Laura Kenny feels she didn’t pull her weight; Ed Clancy says they’ll peak for the Olympics

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UCI confirms Victor Campenaerts will attempt Bradley Wiggins’ Hour Record in April

Lotto-Soudal's European time trial champion is heading to Mexico for his record attempt in April

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Kristina Vogel says her passion for cycling “still burns” despite her paralysis

Double Olympic gold medalist who had horrific crash last June will commentate on UCI Track World Championships this week

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Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Giro, dhb, B’Twin and Caratti

Another selection of stuff that road.cc testers are trying out at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Team Sky’s Ben Swift out of intensive care after last week’s training crash

31-year-old ruptured spleen in crash at Tenerife training camp – unclear as yet how it will affect his Spring campaign

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