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Chris Froome distances himself from former carer under investigation for link to doping doctor

Chris Froome has addressed the situation concerning his former soigneur David Rozman who left the Tour de France amid a fresh investigation into alleged links to convicted doping doctor Mark Schmidt.Ineos Grenadiers’ head carer David Rozman left the Tour de France after the International Testing Agency (ITA) launched an investigation and requested an interview over his alleged texts with Schmidt, … Read more

Is this the “strongest plastic tyre lever”? Plus more wheel and tyre tech from Van Rysel, Lezyne, Goodyear and PSI

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week, we’re previewing some cool wheel and tyre tech before our full reviews are published. From Van Rysel’s affordable 50mm carbon wheels to PSI’s lightweight TPU inner tubes, plus Goodyear tyres designed for Zipp rims, another fresh take on the tyre lever, … Read more

“Blown right across road multiple times”: London–Edinburgh–London ultra cycling event suspended due to “really treacherous” Storm Floris conditions

UPDATE: On Monday evening, organisers announced that the event would be shortened and all riders should ride the route back southwards from Tuesday morning. For the full statement and story on that decision, click here.The London–Edinburgh–London ultra cycling event has been suspended due to the severe weather conditions currently battering Scotland and parts of northern … Read more

Bizarre cheating scandal as cyclists disqualified for hiding behind parked cars to rejoin front of race

It’s fair to say that cycling has a notoriously rich history with cheating. From the Tour de France’s first ever winner Maurice Garin being chucked off the next year’s edition (along with 11 others) for catching a train, to drafting, drugs and motor doping — if you can think of a way to gain an unfair advantage in a bike … Read more

Trek releases UCI-illegal 6.4kg Madone build priced at £10,000

Trek has launched its lightest Madone disc brake bike to date — the SLR 9 AXS 1x Gen 8, with a claimed weight of just 6.4kg. The new build is available with SRAM Red 1×12 as standard, and a 1×13 XPLR option is available through Trek’s Project One programme, both available to buy for the princely sum of £10,000. Last year, Trek merged … Read more

Driver followed home by cyclists and grabbed by the throat following argument, police investigating Cotswolds assault say

Police in Gloucestershire are investigating an alleged assault which they say saw two cyclists follow a driver home after an argument, one of the riders then grabbing the man by the throat.Gloucestershire Police have released an image of a man who officers want to speak with in connection with the incident which happened in the … Read more

“What on earth did I just watch?” Cyclist gets “roasted” for bizarrely grabbing fence before crash – as riders suggest “not taking hands off bars next time”; Ineos slammed for no women’s team; Tour de France Femmes weight debate + more on the live blog

Altura Nightvision Nevis Waterproof Jacket

The Altura Nightvision Nevis Men’s Waterproof Jacket is lightweight and packable with decent waterproofing performance, although it’s lacking a bit when it comes to breathability. The sizing is generous to say the least, so you might need to try before you buy.Waterproofing is a balance when it comes to clothing – especially garments that are designed … Read more

Check out the Mason Definition that Josh Ibbett rode to Transcontinental Race victory in 2015

The eleventh Transcontinental Race (TCR) ultra-distance cycling race is happening right now, so let’s look back at the Mason Definition bike that Josh Ibbett rode to become the first British winner back in 2015.This year’s TCR began in northern Spain on 27th July and will finish in Constanta, Romania, on the edge of the Black … Read more

Yellow’s coming home: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot ends 36 years of French hurt with historic Tour de France Femmes win – but what does it mean for women’s cycling?

The last time La Marseillaise was heard blasting out during the podium ceremony at the end of a Tour de France, a crowd of delirious home fans raucously singing along, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wasn’t even born.On 23 July 1989, on the same day Laurent Fignon lost the yellow jersey by eight seconds to Greg LeMond on … Read more