Racing

Cannondale-Drapac crowdfunding effort launches with major matching pledge

#SaveArgyle campaign is to keep Slipstream Sports alive in 2018

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Bianchi for Scuderia Ferrari unveiled at Eurobike

We've heard about it, now we've seen it for real... Bianchi unveiled their road bike from the Bianchi for Scuderia Ferarri range in a press conference this morning, and it's looking good...

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First Ride: Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 Disc groupset

We headed out to Austria to ride the latest version of Shimano's hugely popular Ultegra groupset, now with hydraulic discs as well as Di2...

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Amateur cyclist whose previous doping ban paved way for pursuit of Lance Armstrong tests positive for seven banned substances

Kayle LeoGrande had never failed a doping test… until now

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Crowdfunding campaign launches for STYX cleat-based power meter that can also measure pedalling efficiency

An exciting and potentially gamechanging power meter has started funding on Indiegogo today; so much so, we went to see it up close and interview the developers…

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Cannondale-Drapac owners to launch crowdfunding campaign to try and secure team’s future

Riders and staff released from contractual obligations after Slipstream Sports reveals "uncertainty" over financial backing

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Vladimir Putin grants Aussie track star Russian citizenship

Shane Perkins says it was made clear there was no future for him with Cycling Australia

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Laura and Jason Kenny announce their new son on Instagram

Will British Cycling be installing a creche at the Velodrome soon?

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VIDEO: The simplest power meter yet? Unboxing the Favero Assioma power meter pedals

Requiring minimal set-up and easily transferable between bikes, our early impression of the Favero Assioma power meter pedals are very promising in this unboxing video...

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Warren Barguil kicked off the Vuelta for not following team orders

Frenchman said he was “eager to attack in the mountains”

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11 things we’ve learned this week

'Unfiltered' Strava, bike-themed fireworks and a Richard Madeley tantrum. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Cyclist in Canada falls one lap short of age group Hour record

Planning another attempt in a fortnight

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ITV4 to provide full live coverage of next month’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain

Race starts in Edinburgh on Sunday 3 September and finishes in Cardiff a week later

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Marcin Bialoblocki’s 25-mile time trial record disallowed

Pole said to have been disqualified for riding down centre line of carriageway

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Pro cyclist furious with Aer Lingus after bike is lost on US flight

Irish rider Philip Lavery will be forced to miss Tour of Alberta in Canada, which starts a week tomorrow

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Family of cyclist killed at US crit suing organisers over his death

Lawsuit alleges that barriers were not properly secured

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Kickstarter launches for Stingray smart bike light with security alarm

The Stingray comes with a tamper-sensitive alarm that activates by removing the light and recharges itself, so it never runs out on the go

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Mark Beaumont hits Canada on his round-the-world challenge

Scottish adventurer is on 52nd day of bid to cycle round the globe in 80 days or less

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of new gear from Bontrager, Kenda, Spurcycle, Bobbin and Giro prior to our test results...

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Beryl Burton’s 12-hour time trial record falls after half a century

Alice Lethbridge rode 285.65 miles earlier this month to beat one of cycling's longest-standing records

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Alex Dowsett joins Katusha-Alpecin for 2018 season

Five-time British time trial champion targets supporting role in Grand Tours after switch from Movistar

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Nottinghamshire town that bans cyclists defends decision to host Tour of Britain stage

Bike riders will be welcome in centre of Mansfield to watch race … if they behave themselves

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Rollapaluza’s Caspar Hughes shares his highlights as it turns 10 (+ video)

10th anniversary party - complete with roller racing of course - at Look Mum No Hands this Thursday

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Mike Hall featured in 90-minute documentary about Indian-Pacific Wheel Race – watch it here

British ultracyclist was killed during coast-to-coast Australian race in March this year

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Unexpected bridge opening throws Tour of Norway into disarray

The timing was unfortunate at the race appeared to be in the bag

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Team Sky’s ‘winning road cycle races’ infographic

Tips and reminders for medical staff, coaches and riders

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Becky James quits pro cycling – and her retirement plans are VERY unusual

Although when you think about it... isn't this one of cycling's biggest food obsessions?

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Alberto Contador gets custom Trek Emonda SLR bike for final race (+ gallery)

Seven-time Grand Tour winner also looks ahead to Vuelta, which starts tomorrow

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Dan Martin signs for UAE Team Emirates on two-year deal

Irish rider finished sixth overall at the Tour de France last month

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Amazon to produce Tour De France series focusing on work of Orica-Scott chef Hannah Grant

Grant is the author of The Grand Tour Cookbook

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