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Ekoi launch the R5 Custom, a “100% customisable shoe”

The quirky French cycling apparel and accessories brand are now allowing you to make some serious modifications to their R5 performance road shoe with an online custom configurator...

Geraint Thomas says “electric bikes are a great way to get into cycling”

The defending Tour de France champion talked up the e-bike as a great choice for beginners in his column for GQ magazine this week

Two rainbow jerseys for GB riders at Cyclo-cross World Championships

Ben Tulett retains Junior Men's crown, Tom Pidcock triumphs in Men's Under-23 race

Chris Froome aims for fifth Tour de France title, says Giro d’Italia course “perfect” for Geraint Thomas

Team Sky is also targeting Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race as pasrt of leaving a "legacy" in cycling

Cyclist defies polar vortex to set new course record in Arrowhead 135

The Arrowhead 135 is not an easy event

Vittoria launch Elusion Carbon wheels for road, gravel and cyclocross

The wheels come in rim and disc brake options, with a 17mm internal width and 30mm or 42mm depth options

Five cool things coming soon from Douchebags, Fizik, Panaracer, Edco and Honey Stinger

Another selection of bike bits and bobs that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

Some of our highlights from another action-packed week on two wheels...

First look: Heroïn Bikes, designed specifically for the Haute Route

These high-end boutique beauties from the new French brand Heroïn were designed specifically to cope with the demands of the Haute Route, and described as "versatile climbing" bikes

Zwift launches esports pro cycling league – Sir Bradley Wiggins to attend first round in London tomorrow

KISS Super League will see pro riders from round the world go head to head in virtual races

Decathlon launch Van Rysel brand for their performance road bike range

Having already rebadged their touring, commuter and sportive bikes to the Triban name, Decathlon's performance road bikes will now be called Van Rysel following the global launch on Friday

Daryl Impey retains Tour Down Under crown as Richie Porte wins again on Willunga Hill

Overnight leader Patrick Bevin fades from contention due to injuries sustained in Saturday's crash

Glasgow could host first combined World Cycling Championships in 2023

First World Championships to feature road, track, BMX and mountain biking

US amateur cyclist tests positive for five banned substances

Just the five

Jess Varnish disappointed at losing tribunal but proud she helped create “a better and fairer environment” at British Cycling

“I’m happy I was the catalyst for other athletes to speak up and challenge their coaches and organisations”

Jess Varnish fails in attempt to prove she was employee of British Cycling and UK Sport

British Cycling says its culture has improved since Varnish raised concerns and it hopes to ‘welcome her to national cycling centre’

SLF Motion launch the Hyper 1X oversized pulley wheel system for gravel and adventure riding

The Hyper 1X System claims to reduce drivetrain friction and increase durability, and is recommended for gravel, TT and mountain bikes

Groupama-FDJ U23 rider Samuele Manfredi out of induced coma he had been in for a month

Up-and-coming rider who won junior Gent-Wevelgem last year was hit by car while training in December

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Shimano, Selle Italia, Merlin and PEdALED

Another selection of bikes, kit and gadgets we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tom Pidcock and Nikki Brammeier win senior national cyclo-cross titles (+ video)

Catch up on the weekend's action with video from British Cycling

New SRAM Red eTap (or whatever they call new 12 speed electronic road groupset) will work 1x and 2x drivetrains confirms online manual

We've trawled the depths of the web and dug up a new manual from Sram for a 'Road AXS' system, that suggests it could be compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains by altering the number of chain links...

“I don’t think it’s hit me yet” – Phil Liggett, back on the mic at the Tour Down Under, opens up about Paul Sherwen’s death

Veteran commentator will be joined at Australian race by Robbie McEwen - but warns that he is bound to call him "Paul"

2020 vision – Vincenzo Nibali heading to Trek-Segafredo for swansong of career?

Winner of all three Grand Tours reportedly met with potential new team yesterday, as well as existing employers Bahrain-Merida

Five cool things coming soon from Feedback Sports, Hunt, Raleigh, Kitbrix and Avio

Some more of the best kit and tech we've been testing recently as we start the new year with a bang

Video: A Bridge Too Far? Izagirre brothers in spectacular cyclo-cross crash

Crash in Spain’s Basque region almost sends Gorka over parapet Ion comes down afterwards

Team Wiggins-Le Col rider James Fouche wins New Zealand national road championship

20-year-old attacks to beat WorldTour pros and claim black jersey

World record breaking 90-year-old cyclist who failed dope test employs Contador defence and accepts public warning

Carl Grove “most likely” ate contaminated meat while competing at US Masters Track National Championships

Unprecedented interest since Geraint Thomas’s Tour de France success but Welsh cycling needs more investment

Figures indicate that women and children in particular are keen to take up the sport

Is this the new Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed groupset on Valverde’s Canyon Ultimate?

Movistar recently unveiled the reigning world champion's new bike, complete with rainbow stripes and what appears to be a couple of unfamiliar components...

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome both target Tour de France

Team Sky’s final year will see its two yellow jersey winners go head to head