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Castelli Espresso Jersey
The Castelli Espresso Jersey is an excellent option for summer, thank to its great breathability, excellent fit and stylish looks. Its large pockets help to make this my go-to jersey for long summer days out.For more options, check our best summer cycling jerseys buyer’s guide.2025 Castelli Espresso Jersey – collar (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Espresso is designed to be ‘your … Read more
“More adverts than bike racing”: UK cycling fans fume at TNT Sports’ Paris-Roubaix coverage
British cycling fans flooded TNT Sports with complaints about the broadcaster’s coverage of Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, disgruntled viewers paying the £30.99-a-month subscription to watch bike racing fuming at being “constantly bombarded” by adverts.Viewers watching the broadcaster’s TV coverage on TNT Sports 1 were shown adverts throughout Mathieu van der Poel’s win, although viewers using Discovery+ could select … Read more
A hat-trick in Hell: Mathieu van der Poel wins third Paris-Roubaix in a row
Mathieu van der Poel has won Paris-Roubaix again, the Dutchman taking his third consecutive victory in the Hell of the North.The much-anticipated battle with Tadej Pogačar had begun more than 100km out on the most dramatic of dramatic days on the cobbles, the world champion almost knocked off by his own team car before crashing out of … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel hit by bottle thrown from crowd at Paris-Roubaix, demands legal action over attack
UPDATE 14/4/2025: The spectator responsible has now handed himself in to the police. Full story here.Mathieu van der Poel has once again been the victim of an incident involving a roadside spectator at a race, the Dutchman struck by a water bottle as he rode Paris-Roubaix this afternoon. It comes after a spectator was caught on … Read more
Scott Addict RC Pro
The Scott Addict RC Pro smashes the UCI weight limit; it’s very light and hugely responsive, and also has one of the best ride qualities I’ve found on a super-stiff, pro peloton race machine! It’s a classic all-rounder, and while it’s a big investment, in the current marketplace it’s very well specced for the price.Check out … Read more
Tadej Pogačar almost knocked off bike by his own team car at Paris-Roubaix
Tadej Pogačar’s afternoon racing Paris-Roubaix was almost derailed by a collision with his own team car, the world champion making contact with the UAE Team Emirates vehicle following a feed.In the kilometres prior, Pogačar was grimacing and visibly keen for support from his team, some online suggesting he was struggling, or had cramped or bonked. When … Read more
“What a save!”: Paris-Roubaix pro miraculously dodges crash with soigneur who stepped into road
“Absolute carnage.” Those were the words of commentator Carlton Kirby during the first half of Paris-Roubaix, the early cobbles punctuated by a seemingly never-ending string of crashes.XDS Astana rider Davide Ballerini somehow avoided joining those who hit the deck, the Italian displaying extraordinary bike-handling to dodge a soigneur who appeared to have tried to get a dropped … Read more
Cat Ferguson Paris-Roubaix crash caused by ‘spectator stepping onto course’
Cat Ferguson suffered a heavy crash on debut at Paris-Roubaix, the British classics prospect saying her fall was caused by a spectator stepping onto the course as the race thundered across a cobbled sector.The 18-year-old is in her first season in the WorldTour and was making her first appearance at the Hell of the North, the … Read more