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Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)

Wherefore art thou, Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 16:17
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A closer look at Jill Scott’s custom Mercian Ventura Allroad for her gruelling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

The former England midfielder is currently cycling and running some mega distances on her quest to get from Wembley to the Stadium of Light by Friday. Here's some more info on the bike she's using

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:55
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Everyone is talking about 32-inch wheels… but can you actually buy 32-inch bikes and kit right now? Here’s everything we know about that caters for cycling’s trendiest new wheel size

Fancy a dip into the 32-inch wheel waters? Here's most of the 32-inch gear we know of that's readily available, including bikes, tyres and wheels

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 12:33
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The mini Tour de France provides maximum bike tech goodness – mega tech gallery from the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné

New bikes, bikes stripped of their paint, retro bikes, very shiny bikes, heavily modified bikes... once again, the race with a new name that will never catch on proved fruitful when it comes to sweet pro bike tech

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 16:34
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An ode to Charlie Cunningham, a true unsung OG of mountain biking – with words from Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

This is a tip of the hat to Charlie, with a little help Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 14:00
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This Hetchins Magnum Opus De Luxe is a modern(ish) retro beauty

Although visually similar to the original 1950s classic, this one was built brand new in 1997, and rides like the thoroughbred it is!

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 21:45
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Ridley isn’t done with climbing bikes – new lightweight prototype spotted at the Dauphine

The bike might just be a faster version of the Specialized Aethos

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 13:57
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Orbea’s prototype aero bike has a hand-drawn disguise

The designers got the crayons out to hide the details...

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 12:21
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A New, Aero-Looking Van Rysel RCR-Pro Spotted At Criterium du Dauphine

The new bike features a host of changes

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 11:25
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Cube’s prototype aero road bike might be the cheapest 2026 Tour de France bike

The prototype features significant changes from Cube's affordable aero racer

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 08:06
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What type of mountain bike helmet is best for you? A deep dive into cross-country, trail, full face and convertible helmets

From cross-country to full face, here’s every type of MTB helmet explained with help from ABUS

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 16:00
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E-bike operators including Lime and Forest slapped with £210,000 in fines for sloppy parking, plus Mercian is making an e-bike, Bosch launches certification system + more

We've heavy fines for Lime and Forest, but a lighter bike from Tenways for you in this week's round-up of all things e-bike

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 12:04
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“We did 10 miles on our first ride and couldn’t walk”: The father and son who cycled around the world as “complete novices”… and who still don’t identify as cyclists

Riding a bike around the world for over a year is tough enough. Now imagine doing it with your dad…

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 16:59
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Nine things I wish I knew before I started mountain biking

From becoming an accidental gear hoarder to finding out just how pricey the sport can be, here's what Liam wished he knew before taking the plunge

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 10:37
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Gravel racing is coming to your TV screens: Will live coverage take cycling’s buzziest discipline to even loftier heights?

After the Marly Grav, has gravel finally arrived on the cycling main stage? We chatted with UCI Gravel World Series Manager, Erwin Vervecken to find out all about live gravel racing on the big screen, and what that could mean for the sport

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 11:00
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Unbound 2026 unwrapped: How the world’s top gravel racers conquered the most prestigious gravel race on a brutal day of muddy drama

Unbound 2026 was another wet one. Here's how the world's biggest gravel event went down, and a look at the winning tech

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 16:49
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The iScooter U4 can be yours for under £450: find out more about the folding e-bike with an unbeatable price tag

We look at iScooter’s U4 folding electric bike – a fantastic piece of pedal-assist cycling technology that is currently available with a simply incredible sub-£450 price tag (and the opportunity to save an extra £25!)

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:00
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Zipp 303 XPLR S Carbon Wheels are less than £1,000, 26% off Schwalbe G-One RS tyres, Specialized Propero 4 helmet for £129 plus loads more

Gravel riding deals this week include discounts on wheels, groupsets, helmets, tyres, shoes and more

Fri, May 29, 2026 16:07
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Forest booms while Ampler goes bang, councillor singlehandedly solves e-bike parking problems, police get 32 crime-fighting e-bikes + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 29, 2026 12:00
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Unbound Gravel demystified: Everything you need to know about the 2026 edition of gravel cycling’s biggest race

This weekend, the world’s most prestigious gravel race takes place in Kansas, USA. Here’s everything you need to know about it, which riders to back, its importance on the gravel scene, and how to watch it

Thu, May 28, 2026 14:00
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Gravel bikes are a lot older than you think: how the gravel bike evolved, plus comparing a 2000s ‘cross bike with a cutting edge gravel racer

Once all roads were gravel, and all bikes were gravel bikes...

Tue, May 26, 2026 17:31
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If you want to unlock your true cycling potential, here’s why a power meter is now essential

With the help of the experts from Favero, the brand behind the class-leading Assioma PRO RS and PRO RL power meter pedals, we explain why training with power is the most reliable tool you can buy if you want to improve on the bike

Tue, May 26, 2026 11:55
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London Fire Brigade and Uber Eats tackle flaming e-bike risk, Scotland and Bristol e-bike boom, mystery EU company invests in semi-solid batteries + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 22, 2026 12:18
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Victoria Pendleton: “I wish I could be part of Team GB now. But someone had to go out there and do it first. I’ll take the hit”

The double Olympic gold medallist and nine-time world champion discusses fear and a little less loathing in British Cycling

Fri, May 22, 2026 11:55
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We built an elite Chinese bike for Emily to race at the Welsh gravel champs… for under £4,000

A competitive rider needs a competitive bike, step forward Yoeleo with their new Altera G21 frameset – here’s how we built it up… and how much it cost

Thu, May 21, 2026 16:54
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