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Tifosi's $35 sunglasses are a vibe, low on budget yet rich in features
Light weight, UV-protection, a shatterproof and scratch-resistant lens — Tifosi Optics' Sanctum is big on features and fashion
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The Olympic Esports Games set for 2025: here's what we know about the event
The newly formed games will sit alongside the Olympic program, reported to include gaming, sport simulation, and virtual sports elements like cycling esports
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Six easy and useful ways to repurpose and reuse bicycle components
Don’t toss those old bike parts! Here are some ways to give your bike parts a second life
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Cyclist scoops up deadly snake with his rear wheel
Andy Barlow had a close encounter with one of the world's deadliest snakes on an ordinary ride
By Adam Becket Published
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Enhanced clarity and color-tuning, Shimano's launches purpose-built sunglasses for road, gravel and trail
With three frames built around Shimano's 6 Ridescape lenses, Shimano aims to serve every rider's needs
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Further job cuts expected as cycling industry continues to struggle
Owner of Lapierre and Raleigh says approximately 150 redundancies are necessary in order to ‘streamline’ production across Europe
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'We're not going to be winning as much as we did last year' - Visma-Lease a Bike prepare for post-Primož Roglič world
Dutch squad are ready to be the chased rather than the chaser, stalwart Robert Gesink says
By Adam Becket Published
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End to End without leaving the house: Platform launches virtual Ride Across Britain
How to escape the weather and take on seven sections between Land's End and John o' Groats in augmented reality
By James Shrubsall Published
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US e-bike firm recalls bikes due to fire hazard - 'Stop using and uplug'
1700 Pacific Cycle e-bikes are affected in the US due to a "risk of overheating and fire"
By Adam Becket Published
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Punches, marches, banners and engine oil: 100 years of bike race protests
The Etoile de Bessèges is just the latest in a long line of races to have gone up against protesters
By James Shrubsall Published
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'A bit like ice but twice as slippy': A love letter to my rollers
We’ve been on a roll since that first, heady spin…
By Simon Fellows Published
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Never celebrate early and Groupama-FDJ on a roll: Five things we learned from the opening races of 2024
Five takeaways from the opening set of races as Opening Weekend edges closer
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘What MyWhoosh is planning over the long term excited us very much,’ says UCI - here’s what’s in store for the Cycling Esports World Championships
Here’s what’s in store for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, now under MyWhoosh's care.
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Is Rigoberto Urán really 'too old' to race his bike?
As the Colombian weighs up retirement age 37, we look at those who carried on despite their age, often with great success
By James Shrubsall Published
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Moriah Wilson's killer was captured after answering 'fake yoga ad', US authorities say
Kaitlin Armstrong was sentenced to 90 years in prison for murder of Wilson last year
By Adam Becket Published
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Beloved bike brand saved after falling into administration
British Orange Bikes has 'good news' after restructuring to stay afloat
By James Shrubsall Published
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Opinion: Don’t take your local bike shop for granted
As grumbling about the Cycle to Work scheme continues, it’s time for all of us to value our local shop
By Adam Becket Published
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Five unexpected things I’ve learned from working with a coach for the first time
After a decade of racing, I hired my first coach. Here's what happened next
By Tyler Boucher Published
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British cycling kit brand hit by £6 million loss
Le Col insists that it is on a 'positive trajectory of growth and profitability' despite its 2022 accounts
By Adam Becket Published
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Local authority collaboration key to reinvigorating domestic racing, British Cycling task force says
Ed Clancy, task force chair, says 16 recommendations are ‘realistic and attainable’
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Red Bull and Bora-Hansgrohe partnership given 'green light to go ahead'
The 'joint venture' between the energy drinks company and the German cycling team has been allowed by Austrian authorities
By Adam Becket Published
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Criminal charges dropped in Michel Hessmann anti doping case
Public prosecutors office in Freiburg drops case against German rider
By Tom Thewlis Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Bourne Wheelers v Icknield Road Club
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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The 'greatest rider of all time' is always the one who inspired you in your youth
The generational debate is always easy to solve: the riders of our youth are always better than the riders of today...
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'There were audible gasps' – is this the unbreakable record?
The ride that left onlookers astonished and no one else has got close to since
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Modern carbon frames are essentially large acoustic tubes': Undercover Mechanic and the problem with creaks
There is a point, during the diagnosis of a mystery creak, where your mechanic silently morphs into your therapist
By Undercover Mechanic Published
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'It builds bridges and brings many opportunities': UCI announces deep partnership with the UAE for years to come
UCI welcomes MyWhoosh as main virtual cycling partner while the UAE gears up to host various world championship events
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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‘I can’t believe people sign up for this for fun’ - Call of a Life Time, Season II, debuts today
Now in its second season, Call of a Life Time chronicles the 2023 Life Time Grand Prix athletes across the seven-month series
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Tweets of the week: E3 Saxo Classic idiocy, Geraint Thomas has a haircut, and pizza with candles?
Also, Zoe Backstëdt gets a new helmet, and the CX Big Three reveal how good at crashing they are
By Adam Becket Published