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From race-inspired to race-ready: Specialized's Propero helmet receives a glow-up
The all-new Propero 4 is now faster than the Prevail and cooler than the Evade
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Are road bikes the new time trial bikes? Early-season events suggest riders are turning their backs on aero bars
A new dawn for a beleaguered corner of the sport – or too early to say?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Sepp Kuss says he can win the Tour de France - but can he really?
The American is a master of the mountains, but he'll have to topple the Visma-Lease a Bike hierarchy if he wants a yellow jersey
By Tom Davidson Published
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Shimano crankset recall to cost $18million
Japanese bike component giant reports a 24.6% drop in revenue and 52.3% drop in net profit
By Adam Becket Published
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Tao Geoghegan Hart ready for ‘unknown’ as he begins new ‘adventure’ at Lidl-Trek
British rider set to make racing comeback at Volta ao Algarve on Wednesday, nine months after serious crash
By Tom Thewlis Published
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It will take until 'at least 2025' to beat Covid bike sales downturn, new report suggests
Industry surplus and low demand continue to dog the cycle industry, with 2023 UK sales figures lowest this century
By James Shrubsall Published
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Astana go all in on Cavendish in his final season, but will the confidence pay off?
The Kazakh team have bet big on the 38-year-old sprinter. Both they and Cavendish need 2024 to work
By Adam Becket Published
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New California bill seeks to ban kids from riding e-bikes
A new California bill says that children over 12 and without a driver’s license should take a written test and get an ‘e-bike license’ in order to operate or ride an e-bike.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Cyclists advised to double up on locks as bike thefts rise
'As long as you’re not the easiest or most inviting target, you probably won’t get your bike stolen,' says Laka's Nick Sutton
By Tom Davidson Published
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BMC applies for help from Swiss government to avoid job cuts
Government will pay wages via ‘short-time working’ to avoid job losses at Swiss bike giant
By Tom Thewlis Published
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This 20-year-old might be one of Great Britain's most promising Olympic hopefuls
Ineos Grenadiers' Josh Tarling could return from Paris with two medals, if everything goes to plan
By Adam Becket Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Kingston Wheelers v London Dynamo
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lotte Kopecky stakes claim to being world’s best all-round cyclist with UAE Tour triumph
A first mountaintop win showed the depth of the Belgian’s skillset
By Tom Davidson Published
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Rigoberto Urán to retire at end of 2024 season - 'We have reached the end'
Colombian announces at Tour Colombia that he will call time on his career at end of year after 19 years in pro peloton
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'You see guys now signing WorldTour contracts as a first-year junior. I really got to enjoy the last two years': Oliver Knight's long ride to the pro ranks
The 23-year-old bucked trends and completed his time at under-23 level before stepping up to the WorldTour with Cofidis this season
By Adam Becket Published
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From palette to panache: How cycling brands decide on colours for your kit
Who chooses the colours for the latest season’s cycling kit, and how do they identify the hottest hues? Adam Becket explores the competing priorities – flair, fashion and function
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish wins his first race in final season after perfect leadout in Tour Colombia
The Briton fended off the challenge of home rider Fernando Gaviria on stage four of the Tour Colombia
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish takes mid-race selfie with fan
It was photo time at the Tour Colombia in another wild week on social media
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Spreading laughter on the roads of France': The Laughing Cow returns to the Tour de France
La Vache qui rit returns to the French Grand Tour as a sponsor, meaning the caravan might be a bit smellier this year
By Adam Becket Published
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‘Dear tiger': Why do Wout van Aert’s Strava files all have strange names?
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider has been feeling musical on a training camp
By Tom Davidson Published
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Comedy legend steps in to help publicise London bike shop Brixton Cycles' crowdfunder
Losing the shop would be 'upsetting' and 'wrong', says local patron Chris Morris, who urges 'do what you can'
By James Shrubsall Published
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I crashed my bike and broke my face in three places - my helmet might have saved my life
With a plate in my cheek, I'll be back on the roads soon
By Tom Davidson Published
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Olympic champion and Roubaix winner Greg van Avermaet to race Unbound Gravel in June
Unbound Gravel contestants will be joined by a gravel newcomer of note this year as former Olympic champion and Roubaix winner Greg van Avermaet enters the fray
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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KMC unveils its first-ever cassettes, complete with built-in ‘shifting ramps’
KMC claims the shifting ramps offer greater chain control and a smooth transitioning of gears
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Should e-bikes go faster in the UK? This petitioner thinks so
A top speed of 20mph would feel more natural and might stave off illegal tampering, says enthusiast Paulina Stopa
By Tom Davidson Published
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Sepp Kuss: 'I can fight for the Grand Tours. I can be with the best guys'
Rather than seeking leadership opportunities at lesser teams, Kuss embraces being "second card" for Visma-Lease a Bike
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cycling Time Trials' 20mph speed limit rule will help 'protect our sport long term', says Alex Dowsett
New ruling for UK TTing says that riders must ‘adhere to posted speed limits’, in order to prevent 'public outrage'
By Tom Thewlis Published
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From the 'inhumane' to the wacky, six times the rules of cycling have been questioned
For a sport so rooted (some might say stuck) in tradition, cycling can still surprise and baffle when it comes to rules
By James Shrubsall Published
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Steroids found in pro cyclist’s anti-doping test sample
Antwan Tolhoek has been provisionally suspended by the UCI while proceedings are ongoing
By Tom Davidson Last updated