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road.cc Podcast episode 107

“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work?

Super-wide forks, narrow bar debates, UCI-bashing, and the future of Cycle to Work – there’s plenty going on in this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:47
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UCI to trial maximum gearing rule June 2025

UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?

Junior gear-style system could be entering the WorldTour with riders limited to 54x11, a move that hits SRAM setups hardest, in an attempt to improve safety

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 12:25
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“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 10:07
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Cat Ferguson and Ally Wollaston, 2025 Tour of Britain Women

Will the UCI be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on narrow handlebar rule? Governing body’s “crazy” one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t make sense, riders say

Let’s be honest – has the UCI stuffed this one up?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 19:44
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Kasper Asgreen wearing time trial helmet and the unreleased Factor

Is this the end for TT-style helmets in road races? UCI announces new limits on handlebar width, rim height, and fork width, and promises helmet review in equipment safety overhaul

The governing body also says it has unanimously rejected the One Cycling project’s inclusion in the WorldTour, after confirming its race calendar for the next three seasons

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 10:32
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Will this year’s downhill world champion be belt driven? – Whoop UCI Downhill World Series 2025 preview

The 2025 UCI Downhill World Series kicks off this coming weekend – will the belted purse be won?

Thu, May 15, 2025 11:00
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Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights for bikes

“Why the f*** don’t we have traffic lights on bikes yet?” Tom Dumoulin calls for brake lights and padded kit during race safety debate; Telegraph’s cucumber-related anti-cycling blunder; British pro wins after last-minute call-up + more on the live blog

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and it’s a glorious day for riding a bike. But all that won’t stop Ryan Mallon from digging through all the latest cycling news and views to keep you entertained on the Tuesday live blog. I know, so selfless…

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 08:32
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Giulio Ciccone throws his sunglasses in celebration

“125 years of killing the buzz”: Cycling fans bash UCI over pro cyclist’s “ridiculous” fine for sunglass-throwing celebration

Giulio Ciccone admits he's considering retiring trademark celebration, after latest win lands him 250 Swiss franc fine

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 13:44
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Mathieu van der Poel, 2025 Paris-Roubaix

“An ordinary mafia”: Fans slam “thieves” at UCI for slapping Van der Poel with £928 fine for “unauthorised feeding” in Paris-Roubaix; Mohorič fan club helped identify bottle throwing spectator; Cycling UK rebrand; Evenepoel comeback + more on the blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s dealing with the Paris-Roubaix comedown the best way — a stint on the live blog, bringing you the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 08:58
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UCI Gravel World Championship 2025 – everything you need to know

Following much uncertainty, the UCI Gravel World Championships date and venue have just been announced – here’s what we know and expect.

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 10:21
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