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Swiss Side HADRON³ Ultimate 650 w. rider

Swiss Side launches new HADRON³ Ultimate 650 wheelset to work around UCI’s new rim depth regulations

3mm might not sound much, but in this case it's made all the difference to making Swiss Side's new deep race wheels compliant with new UCI rules on rim depths

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 10:00

“You told us ‘No politics in sport’, remember?” UCI president ridiculed for praising “friend” Nicolas Sarkozy as he enters prison; Team boss calls for budget cap due to UAE dominance; Cycle to Work praised; Perfect hill climb bike? + more on the live blog

After spending a few days staring at his winter bike, Ryan Mallon might actually brave the cold and take it for a spin today… after keeping you up to date with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog first, of course

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 09:10

Mark Cavendish ketones 2024 Tour de France

“The best nutritionists understand ketones, let them do their job”: Supplement brands hit back at UCI’s “puzzling” intervention on ketones

"If ketones are safe, why not let riders make their own choices? When Remco Evenepoel wants to use them between Olympic events because he feels they help his recovery, why should the UCI care?"

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 09:19

UCI tells riders to avoid ketones as “no compelling evidence” they enhance performance or recovery

Governing body confirms ketone supplements remain legal but "does not recommend the inclusion of such supplements in riders' nutritional plans"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:51

Jan-Willem van Schip wild aero bike set-up at Tour of Holland

“Being rejected for chasing your dreams hurts”: Jan-Willem van Schip responds to mad aero bike disqualification due to upside down seatpost, calling himself an “outcast”

Dutch breakaway specialist promises "to be even better prepared next time" and suggests cycling world could be more "curious about getting faster, using less energy, trying new things"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 09:14

Will this 5.4kg disc brake bike win the National Hill Climb Championships? Lezyne pumps with “revolutionary” Click Valve, new winter kit + more

Featherweight hill-climbing set-ups and some all-out aero tech banned by the UCI — what more could you possibly want from Tech of the Week?

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00

Tour of Holland stage cancelled after motorist ignores marshals and drives towards riders, with lorry driver also entering course in chaotic scenes as organiser tells teams: “We can’t do this without the police”

According to the organisers, the motorist was stopped twice by volunteer motorcycle marshals before continuing to drive along the route, prompting the peloton to refuse to race

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 12:49

“Let the man race!” Pro cyclist and his mad aero bike disqualified from Tour of Holland over “upside down” seatpost – but team say “he’s been racing with it for years”

Parkhotel Valkenburg have appealed the UCI’s decision to disqualify Jan-Willem van Schip, arguing that the seatpost is registered with the governing body and was approved by the race jury

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 09:48

“What a horrible-looking bike… love it!”: Cycling world loses its mind over Jan-Willem van Schip’s latest bonkers aero set-up; Pidcock back on Pinarello?; Police face mounting pressure over controversial bike theft policy + more on the live blog

It's been a while but Dan Alexander has wrestled the live blog spot off Ryan and is raring to go with another round-up of all the news, reaction, silliness and more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 08:07

2025 gravel world champs hero alex whitehead

Dodgy tactics and Dutch domination: the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships analysed

Over the weekend, the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships took place in the Netherlands, we take a deep dive into how it played out and assess where this fast-evolving title race is at.

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 13:27