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Shimano launches lighter, more aero Dura-Ace wheels

New flagship road wheel range is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic thanks to carbon spokes, wider rims and redesigned hubs – and fuels expectations that a next-generation Dura-Ace groupset is on the way

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 08:00

Did a freak mechanical cost Tom Pidcock a shot at Tour de France stage victory?

The Brit finished third behind Mathieu van der Poel on Stage 9, but a piece of asphalt jammed inside his right-hand shifter left him without full use of his gears during the crucial finale

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 12:28

Disaster for Mathieu van der Poel on the Arenberg, 2026 Paris-Roubaix

Fans mock “crazy” decision for some Alpecin team members to test prototype Shimano pedals at Paris-Roubaix, ‘costing Van Der Poel victory’; Alpecin team manager takes blame for “stupid” call; Naked Bike Ride will return to London + more on the live blog

As the dust settles on an eventful Paris-Roubaix, Megan Huws is back to cover all the cycling news and views from across the internet in today’s live blog

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:09

Wout van Aert survives puncture carnage to win Paris-Roubaix

Pogacar, Van der Poel and Van Aert all puncture during the iconic race

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 14:17

Ryan and Adrie van der Poel hit the Paris-Roubaix cobbles

I rode the Paris-Roubaix cobbles with a Van der Poel… and showed him how not to tackle the Hell of the North

The words ‘take the brake off, eh’ may haunt me forever…

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 22:17

“The world’s fastest all-road race bike”: Canyon’s new Endurace CFR is as aero as its Aeroad

Developed with Alpecin–Premier Tech and raced by Mathieu van der Poel, the updated Endurace CFR comes with aero gains and added comfort – but will it get across the Paris-Roubaix cobbles first?

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 10:00

Dominant Tadej Pogačar equals Tour of Flanders record to continue perfect season

All eyes on Roubaix next weekend after world champion wins third Tour of Flanders crown

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 15:46

“The day after a classic, I was dead. He’s playing golf!” Adrie van der Poel on Mathieu’s chances of making Tour of Flanders history, Tadej Pogačar, and remembering his own Ronde win 40 years on

In 1986, Adrie van der Poel beat Sean Kelly to win the Tour of Flanders. This Sunday, his son can make history by becoming the Flemish monument’s most successful ever rider. The 66-year-old chats to the road.cc Podcast about the past, the present, and why records don’t matter

Sat, Apr 04, 2026 22:39

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

2026 Mathieu van der Poel aero handlebars

Mathieu van der Poel spotted testing mysterious new aero handlebar – is this more evidence to suggest a new Canyon Aeroad is coming?

Mathieu van der Poel has been seen on Instagram with new aerodynamic handlebars, while updates spotted at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad hint that Canyon’s Aeroad could be getting a refresh

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:15