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Traka gravel race organiser accused of filming while driving in event marred by reports of illegal drafting and course-cutting

While thousands of riders who completed Europe’s biggest gravel race only had nice things to say, tracking failures, safety rows, and distracted driver allegations were all reported in the aftermath of the event in Girona

Wed, May 06, 2026 16:46

“We’ve been hit hard”: Organised crime gang steals “practically everything” from Barcelona e-bike brand’s warehouse in shocking overnight raid

LaBosch reported "co-ordinated and swift" burglary saw criminals fill lorry with more than 100 new electric bikes, as well as 17 customer bikes, clothing and equipment

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 12:45

2026 Tadej Pogacar yellow jersey with power zones

Why did Tadej Pogačar share his power data on his latest Strava upload? Won’t it help his rivals?

It's unusual for a Grand Tour contender to be this open about their numbers - what's Pogacar's game here, then? We asked a coach to offer some possible explanations

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 14:33

Groupama-FDJ riders fined by Spanish police during training camp

“So, you don’t respect the Highway Code?” 10 Groupama-FDJ pro cyclists fined €100 for ‘riding through red light’ during Spanish training camp, according to reports

“€100 a head, he really enjoyed himself,” Ewen Costiou, one of the riders caught allegedly jumping the red light, wrote on Strava

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:52

Johannes Staune-Mittet fined for riding with earphones

Pro cyclist fined €100 by Spanish police for riding with earphones

“Guess it is better to buy a pair of those ugly out-of-ear headphones than to get fined for AirPods every day,” Norwegian pro Johannes Staune-Mittet posted after being issued the penalty while training in Alicante

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 11:58

Orbea with Team Lotto at Dwars door Vlaanderen

The Orbea story — the past, present, and cycling into the future with a legendary Basque bike brand

We look at the history of Spanish bike brand Orbea, and see how a company that began by making guns for its local Basque populace now leads the world in bicycle innovation.

Mon, May 12, 2025 16:27

Guava Spot Force AXS review

Beautiful-looking gravel bike but the stiff fork impacts the overall performance.

£4950.00

Thu, May 01, 2025 09:27

Cyclist killed and 14-year-old son seriously injured after Calpe group ride hit by driver, man arrested

Driver accused of hitting 20-rider group near popular Spanish training destination on Easter Sunday

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 11:34

New Spanish law to “protect” cyclists proposes drivers must slow 20km/h below speed limit before overtaking bike riders

Authorities introduce raft of road safety proposals, with safe speeds and distances highlighted when overtaking cyclists

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 17:32

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni fined while shooting World Bicycle Day video

Mayor fined €100 for riding on street where cycling is banned by the council, while shooting ‘cycle to work’ video to encourage cycling in Barcelona

“Can you take this opportunity to remove the bans?” replied one cyclist under the video initially shared as a promotion for World Bicycle Day, but ended up receiving a Community Note on Twitter

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 11:54