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UCI forces Ritchey to redesign its Rainbow logo

Ritchey’s iconic logo is changing after decades of Rainbow Stripe branding.

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 13:13

The seat tube-less Baldiso One aero bike laughs in the face of UCI rules, and it’s now available to buy

1,500 of these 3D-printed aero frames will be produced, and if you want one then complete bikes are available from €12,430. Builds can come in as light as 6.4kg

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 21:44

“But parked cars are perfectly acceptable”: Cyclists slam “irony” of drivers claiming hire bikes “blight our pavements”; Council claims pothole-laden road “does not require immediate attention”; “Scandalous” Tour Down Under sprint + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:03

2025 Scott Foil RC Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team bike

The best road bikes NOT in the 2025 World Tour peloton — bikes missing from cycling’s top tier featuring Scott, BMC, Orbea, Ridley, Basso + more

Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00

Women’s cycling team sports director banned for five years over “inappropriate” sexual and psychological behaviour towards riders

Velopro-Alphamotorhomes’ manager has also been suspended by the UCI for three years for failing to adequately respond to allegations made by several of the team’s riders

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 14:38

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

UCI considering use of “rider airbags” and gear restrictions to “enhance safety”

The governing body also revealed that 35 per cent of crashes during the 2024 season were caused by “unprovoked rider errors”, and confirmed that its new yellow card system and sprint finish protocols will also be expanded

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 15:11

The bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

With Campagnolo’s return, Colnago’s new aero bike and a debut from XDS Carbon-Tech, take a look at all the bikes and components being ridden at the top level of pro road racing this year

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:01

UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds

At the end of 2024, the UCI announced the launch of a new Continental MTB series, designed to offer aspiring World Cup racers the chance to qualify for the series – yet there are no rounds in Africa or Asia.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 14:48

UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 13:34

Should the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit finally be reduced? We weigh up the pros and cons

The 6.8kg or more rule has been in place for years, with safety originally cited as the primary reason... but bike tech has moved on a lot since. In this article, we look at the implications of scrapping the rule

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:40