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China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike

With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 15:01

Velduro’s prototype e-MTB, six piston brakes and more 32″ madness: The best bits of China Cycle Expo 2026

China is becoming a huge player in the cycling world, so we sent Andi out to the China Cycle Expo to see what might land on western shores

Mon, May 11, 2026 17:44

Chinese bikes are (still) coming for the big Western brands, and the designs are getting wilder: highlights from the 2026 China Cycle show in Shanghai

Some of the innovation on show at the 30th China Cycle show suggested that Chinese bike brands are no longer just competing with more established names, but are ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting-edge tech

Sat, May 09, 2026 08:53

Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds

Research in China shows younger adults rely more on cars, but are more likely to switch to walking and cycling if infrastructure improves

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:16

The all new Yoeleo Altera G21 may be the ultimate carbon gravel bike

We meet the team from Yoeleo and find out why the brand is claiming its new Altera G21 carbon gravel frameset – the culmination of five years of development – is now one of the best all-terrain drop-bar bikes in the world

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 10:27

2024 Soudal Quick-Step Specialized Tarmac SL8 road bike

Seven people arrested after counterfeit Specialized manufacturers busted in Chinese police raid

Chinese tech giant Alibaba say the seizure of fraudulent goods was the largest anti-counterfeit measure in Specialized's history, with over £1 million worth of goods seized

Tue, Dec 09, 2025 14:32

“They’re not kidding”: Ultra-endurance cyclist will keep chasing records (but not in Russia) after 50 days in jail for illegal border crossing

“I gave up on the world record after crossing the barbed wire” Sofiane Sehili said

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 10:49

French ultra-endurance cyclist released from Russian prison almost two months after being arrested for “illegally crossing” border during cycling world record attempt

Sofiane Sehili, who was facing five years in jail, was found guilty but was released and exempted from paying a €530 fine by a court in the Primorsky Krai region of eastern Russia

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 10:23

Mario Aparicio at the 2025 Vuelta, and pig emoji Strava post

Pro cyclist reportedly banned for life from entering China after being kicked off race for posting “derogatory” pig emoji on Strava

Burgos Burpellet BH rider Mario Aparicio was disqualified from a Chinese stage race after the post sparked a social media storm, with reports now suggesting the Spaniard won’t even be able to stop at the country’s airports

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 15:29

Pro cyclist kicked off race in China after backlash over pig emojis in Strava post

Burgos Burpellet BH said the inclusion of a Chinese flag and pig emoji on Mario Aparicio's Strava post was a reference to his stage-winning teammate but Chinese social media users branded the emojis as "derogatory".

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 10:42