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Is this the end for the UCI’s gear restriction plans? SRAM wins landmark appeal over controversial gearing trial as court rules governing body failed to show how new rules would improve safety

In what could prove a landmark ruling for professional cycling, and how the sport approaches both tech and safety, the UCI’s appeal against the decision to suspend the governing body’s controversial gear restriction trial has been thrown out in court.On Wednesday, the Market Court in Brussels ruled in favour of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA), … Read more

DealClincher x ADO 5-year anniversary takeover! Up to £300 off e-bikes with complete bikes starting at £1,299

Celebrating its 5th anniversary, e-bike brand ADO has launched a range of special offers across its line-up, with savings of up to £300 and free gifts worth up to £200 until 31st May. The deals include its recently released Air Carbon Pro, compact folding bikes, more rugged all-round models, and there’s also a huge competition … Read more

Spatz Pro Stealth Overshoe System

The Spatz Pro Stealth Overshoe System takes a two-piece approach for maximum protection against the British winter. While in some ways the results are very good, the design is not without flaws, and it’s an expensive option too.While the design has evolved since Spatz started making its overshoes almost ten years ago, the ethos remains … Read more

“The accusation I’m the inventor might be right, but it won’t happen again”: Campenaerts confesses over ‘pee-gate’; Segaert wins Giro stage with late flyer; Tour de France cauliflower driver wanted + more on the live blog

Fuel duty freeze criticised by Cycling UK for “kicking the problem down the road”, as research shows soaring prices encourage more drivers to cycle

Cycling UK has criticised the government’s plans to extend the fuel duty freeze as “short term relief” that doesn’t invest in “protecting people’s freedom when prices rise”.The government announced earlier today it had extended its fuel duty freeze until the end of the year. The 5p reduction was due to expire in September, having been … Read more

I built a gravel bike from a Chinese MTB frame… and it wasn’t plain sailing

Gravel bikes are changing. Wider tyres are becoming the norm, some new bikes are getting slacker geometry, while others are embracing the aero-fuelled race scene in search of those extra seconds to clinch victory, as the sport continues to evolve, unite and divide. One constant across all categories is that prices are rising. But with … Read more

Junior world champion Harry Hudson fractures vertebra in “scary” crash with motorbike rider while training

Junior World Champion Harry Hudson has fractured his vertebra in a training crash with a motorcyclist. The collision occurred last week near Girona, when the 18-year-old, from Harrogate, was descending a climb on a training ride.Writing on Instagram, Hudson described the crash as “pretty scary”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Read more

TNT’s impressive investment in cycling doesn’t hide the sport’s increasing inaccessibility

Orla Chennaoui lives and breathes live television. The TNT Sports presenter’s voice stretches across the open-plan office at Stockley Park, her energy and enthusiasm not waning in any conversation.We’re at TNT Sports’ Headquarters, invited to interview executives, watch The Breakaway, and see how the sausage of live cycling broadcasting gets made. It’s Blockhaus day at … Read more

Fulcrum Soniq ALX Alloy SRAM XDR T/L Disc Brake Road Wheelset

The Fulcrum Soniq ALX Alloy SRAM XDR T/L Disc Brake Road Wheelset is positioned as the firm’s top aluminium offering for all-road and gravel riding, combining modern rim dimensions with several of the brand’s signature technologies. They’re really high quality wheels with the emphasis on durability.The Soniq ALX wheels come with a neat pair of … Read more