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DealClincher x Wahoo Black Friday takeover! Save 20% on Wahoo Kickr Core 2, over £1,000 off Wahoo Kickr Pro Smart Bike, big discounts on Kickr accessories + loads more

The Black Friday sales are here, and Wahoo has some great deals on smart trainers, indoor bikes, and cycling accessories if you were looking to upgrade your indoor or outdoor riding set-up for less. Whether you’re adding a new bike computer or investing in premium accessories, now’s the ideal time to save. Running from 28 November – … Read more

DealClincher x Zwift Black Friday takeover! Take £100 off Zwift Ride with Kickr Core and save 20% on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2

Indoor cycling can genuinely change your riding, and this Black Friday, Zwift is making it even easier to get started with major savings on two top setups: the all-in-one Zwift Ride with Kickr Core and the new Wahoo Kickr Core 2, one of the best-value smart trainers on the market. If you’ve been thinking about … Read more

Wout van Aert was spotted test riding a Paris–Roubaix sector seven times in one day: but is he really “too kind” to win?

With less than five months until the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, Wout van Aert has turned his attention to the two races that continue to elude him. The Belgian was spotted riding the same Paris-Roubaix sector seven times in one ride this week. At first glance it seemed like the Belgian was testing his … Read more

Cycling Halfords’ “stand-out performer” as bike sales jump 9%, making up almost a quarter of retailer’s revenue

Cycling has been branded Halfords’ “stand-out performer” so far this year, as the company’s bike sales jumped by nine per cent in a promising boost for the UK cycling industry.As with Shimano for the global cycling market, Halfords, Britain’s largest cycling retailer, can be viewed as a bellwether for the bike industry in the UK, … Read more

“There is no alternative”: Campagnolo lays off 40% of its staff after suffering heavy losses for third year running

Campagnolo has reportedly laid off 40 per cent of its workforce as part of what it describes as a “dramatic” restructuring project in the wake of three years of substantial losses.According to Italian newspaper Il Gazzettino, the iconic components manufacturer confirmed this week that 120 of its 300 staff members are being let go, stating … Read more

Cyclist whose racing career was cut short after being hit by drug driver launches clothing brand with “industry first” membership model

Amo la Ruta is a new UK-based cycling clothing brand built around a “community driven” membership model aimed at making high-quality kit more accessible. The brand was founded by Nicholas Cooper following a serious cycling incident, and members can expect discounts of around 40-50%.2025 Ama la Ruta riding shot 2 (Image Credit: Amo la Ruta)The … Read more

Labour ditched Cycle to Work cap two weeks before Budget after deciding it “wasn’t worth the revenue”, as bike shops hail “common sense prevailing”

Labour backtracked on its plans to introduce a spending cap on purchases made as part of the Cycle to Work scheme just two weeks before the Autumn Budget, after concluding that the potential political fall-out to the proposed changes “wouldn’t be worth the revenue”, a senior government source has claimed.Meanwhile, the Association of Cycle Traders, … Read more

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride the full Tour de France route with pro-level support? Experience the ultimate bucket list cycling challenge with The Tour 21

Ride the full Tour de France route, and stay in the same hotels as the pros? This is not a pipe dream we’ve conjured up, it could really happen! In 2026, a new team of amateur cyclists will take on the full 3,333km route one week ahead of the professionals, and we’ve spoken to some … Read more

“A natural next step”: Geraint Thomas confirmed as new director of racing at Ineos Grenadiers – but will the Tour de France winner’s management role revitalise the struggling British squad?

In perhaps the least surprising development of the road racing off-season, the Ineos Grenadiers confirmed on Thursday that the recently retired Geraint Thomas will be stepping into a management role at the British squad, following his appointment as the team’s Director of Racing.In September, Thomas brought down the curtain on a glittering 20-year pro career … Read more

Galibier GrandTour Pro Jacket

The Galibier GrandTour Pro Jacket is a very good three-season top, offering great windproofing, good breathability and even adding moderate rain protection to the mix. It fits well and I found it comfortable on long rides, though I’d have preferred a colour that didn’t show sweat so easily. And as is always the case with … Read more