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Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort

Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 09:00

Madness of Holy Week could take Pogačar one step beyond

5-in-a-row in rainbow would surely be an achievement to settle some 'Great' debates once and for all

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:19

Pro cyclist harassed by aggressive drivers

“Stay safe out there”: Pro cyclist harassed by tailgating drivers who “attempted to hit us” and “threw items out their car”; “He has no limits”: Eddy Merckx “speechless” at Tadej Pogačar’s stunning Milan-San Remo victory + more on the live blog

Everyone recovered from watching San Remo? Dan Alexander will have all the reaction and plenty other news from around the cycling world this Monday

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 09:02

CyclingMikey’s bike ran over by driver ignoring no entry sign

Jasper Philipsen survives last-minute on-the-fly shoe switch to sprint to victory; Prince William joins Greg James on the Comic Relief tandem; Pidcock wins; Bike lane moaning; The end of bike shed planning sagas? + more on the live blog

Enjoying the sun? Dan Alexander will be bringing you all your live blog updates this Wednesday, mainly while wondering if the factor 50 is needed this afternoon (yes, he might be getting ahead of himself)

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 09:01

Eddy Merckx Bikes expands Corsa range with two new titanium bikes

The Corsa lineup moves beyond steel as Eddy Merckx launches bikes built around Italy-made titanium framesets, blending classic Merckx geometry with UDH compatibility, wide tyre clearances and versatility

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 00:01

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol

“Cycling and walking could help deliver almost everything Brits say they want to achieve in 2026 — if we design streets to support them”; How to write off your bike in five seconds; New BBC Hoy documentary; Froome’s future + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander (and his live blog withdrawal symptoms) are back from a week away and will mainly be spending Thursday trying to remember how to run one of these

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 09:04

Tadej Pogačar, Paris, 2025 Tour de France

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:48

Cycling’s newest marginal gain? “You’d be surprised how many watts disadvantage the seatpost actually is,” claims cyclist riding with no saddle; Tadej Pogačar won’t equal Eddy Merckx, says Sean Kelly; Luke Rowe’s sweary audiobook + more on the live blog

The weekend’s over and another heatwave’s coming, but that won’t stop Ryan Mallon keeping you up to speed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Monday live blog. Unless it gets too hot, of course, then all bets are off…

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 08:48

Hövding’s airbag for cyclists is back and brand promises “new era” of safety (just don’t call it a helmet), plus the world’s first saddle-less bike is as bonkers as it sounds

All the hottest new tech from Hövding, Pearson, Eddy Merckx, SRM, Brompton, Martoni and more

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00

A sub-200g cycling shoe that’ll set you back as much as a cheap(ish) bike; plus a tasty Capri-Sun-inspired Eddy Merckx, new Garmin Forerunner watches, Rapha’s latest kit collab + more

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Rapha, Eddy Merckx, Suplest, Lavelle, Tredz, Trek, Patta, Garmin and even Capri-Sun

Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00