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Former pro cyclist tests positive for EPO after Gran Fondo wins

A former professional cyclist has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO having achieved several emphatic victories at Italian Gran Fondos.Nicola Genovese rode at UCI Continental level during his career, competing at races in 2016 and 2017 alongside more illustious names such as Tom Boonen, Dani Martínez and Davide Rebellin. However, while Martínez was this weekend sealing a second-place finish at … Read more

Is F1 driver Valtteri Bottas riding an unreleased Canyon Aeroad?

It looks like F1 driver Valtteri Bottas is riding around on an unreleased Canyon Aeroad aero road bike, so we could see a big launch this side of the Tour de France.It’s well known that Finland’s Valtteri Bottas has a passion for cycling and he’s an ambassador for both Canyon and SRAM. … Read more

Van Rysel’s £9,000 RCR Pro team edition replica is back in stock in limited quantities

In April, the team edition replica of Van Rysel’s RCR Pro bike, used by Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, was available for pre-order and reportedly sold out within minutes on the French sporting retail giant’s website. For those who missed out, it’s now back in stock in the UK, but with a limited number of bikes available. Van … Read more

Can an e-cargo bike replace a car even when your family doesn’t live in a city?

Merida the latest bike brand to report significant slump in sales, profits down a third

Merida has reported a fall in sales and profits for the start of 2024, following on from a challenging 2023 as the bike industry continues to battle through difficult times.The manufacturer saw sales drop by 29.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, while post-tax profits are down 31 per cent, both of those … Read more

“Dangerous cycling” law will be passed following election, Labour and Conservatives confirm

The prospect of “dangerous cycling” laws being introduced in the United Kingdom in the near future looks increasingly likely, Labour joining the Conservatives in committing to introduce stricter laws if they win the upcoming general election.In a fast-paced legislative push, the government had agreed to introduce tougher laws for “dangerous cyclists” who kill or injure — the … Read more

The Whole Bryan: How I finally conquered the 600km Bryan Chapman Memorial audax ride

Whenever you’ve tried and failed to do something like a big ride, and then you try again, there’s always the trepidation that the same will happen again. And, if it doesn’t happen again, then there’s the voyage into the unknown as you move into bits you didn’t manage before. There’s an anxiousness associated with that … Read more

F1 star Charles Leclerc cycles home after winning Monaco Grand Prix – and fans say “it’s crazy”; Pro cycling ain’t noise pollution: Is loud music and announcer hype ruining bike race finishes?; Goose vs Cyclist; Chris Froome’s back + more on the live blog

Chrome Industries Corbet 24L Pack

The Chrome Industries Corbet 24L Pack is a well-made and feature-filled backpack with some quirky design choices that may annoy or delight, depending on your needs – as with many things Cycling, there’s no right or wrong luggage, just what suits on this particular ride. It’s possibly a good choice for those in and out … Read more

MPs should be punished for spreading disinformation, think tank says, after “crackpot conspiracy theory” prompted government to slash active travel funding in “dangerous dereliction of responsibility”

Politicians should be punished for spreading and amplifying disinformation about active travel schemes, the think tank Demos has recommended, as part of a report exploring the implementation of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) across the UK in recent years and the “explosion” of conspiracy theories – particularly surrounding 15-minute cities – that accompanied this policy.According to … Read more