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21 things you didn’t know about Primož Roglič
From his days as a ski-jumper to beginning life as a cyclist with Adria Mobil
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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21 things you didn't know about Wout van Aert
From studying computer science at university through to what he eats for breakfast
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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21 things you didn't know about Mark Cavendish
From working in a bank to breaking records on the Champs-Élysées
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Heavy discounting cited in cycling company's collapse
Distributor i-ride, which owns bike brand Orro, held a 'huge overstocking clearance' this year
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert’s cyclo-cross campaign still up in the air
Belgian said to be struggling to run after serious knee injury sustained at the Vuelta a España
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Former Tour de France yellow jersey maker placed into receivership
Le Coq Sportif also produced kit for the French Olympic Federation during Paris 2024
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Olympian Matthew Richardson banned for life by Australia
Track sprinter swapped nationality following Paris Olympics, and now competes for Great Britain
By Tom Davidson Published
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London e-bike sharing scheme investigated over 'free' claims
Forest offer "10 minutes free daily", but a charge is always incurred
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Bikes have got more expensive - but - we no longer start every ride wondering how long they'll remain functional
Modern machines take all the jeopardy out of leaving the house
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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USA Cycling unveils 2025 National Championship schedule with 17 chances to claim the Stars and Stripes jersey
From cycling eSports in February to cyclocross in December, here are the dates and locations for the 2025 season
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tweets of the week: Tom Pidcock as a cake, Mark Cavendish speaks Gen Z, and stiletto cycling shoes
There's a likeness beneath the icing
By Tom Davidson Published
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'What if I had hit a tree or a wall?' - Cyclist pushed off bike by van passenger hopes for more awareness of assault
A bike ride in the Surrey hills turned into a nightmare for one rider last month
By Adam Becket Published
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Lionel Messi could be launching a custom bike priced over €10,000 in 2025
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will reportedly collaborate with an unnamed pro to launch the new bike
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'It's actually happening' - Matthew Richardson set for GB debut after nationality swap
25-year-old will race under British flag for first time at UCI Track Champions League
By Tom Davidson Published
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Why do cars keep getting bigger – and will it ever end?
Ever-widening cars are threatening to squeeze cyclists off the road. It has to end somewhere, doesn't it?
By James Shrubsall Published
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‘There's no point to race for 50th place’: Peter Sagan explains why he’s a cycling esports ambassador but won’t compete
As a MyWhoosh ambassador, Sagan admires the sport’s evolution, but does he have the watts to compete with today’s virtual cycling stars?
By Christopher Schwenker Published
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Claims against bankrupt Sir Bradley Wiggins’s estate double to £2m
Wiggins’s efforts to pursue money through the courts have been paused
By Tom Davidson Published
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French cyclist faces suspended prison sentence and €5,000 fine in doping trial
Marion Sicot, who admitted to taking EPO in 2019, is currently on trial in France
By Tom Davidson Published
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Everything you want to know about the Q Factor
What it is and why it matters, how to measure it, what the Q stands for, and more
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Strava blocks other apps from using leaderboard and segment data
Exercise tracking app says move will help maintain user privacy in the long term
By Tom Thewlis Published
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VanMoof e-bikes back on sale in UK with promise of 'more reliable' models
The Dutch brand went bust last summer, but is now back with improved S5 and A5 and a new repair system
By Adam Becket Published
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Amateur cyclist breaks Strava KOMs on Mortirolo and Stelvio, makes plea for pro contract
'Let's hope some kind of opportunity comes from this,' said Canadian Jack Burke, after taking the Mortirolo crown
By Tom Davidson Published
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'With a few changes, it'll be class' - Josh Tarling optimistic about Ineos Grenadiers future
'Everybody wants to get better and get back to winning,' 20-year-old tells audience at Rouleur Live
By Tom Davidson Published
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'There are simple remedies in order to be inclusive': Paralympian says cycling still has work to do in order to improve on diversity and inclusion
Blaine Hunt says inclusion issues for Paralympians far greater than athletes being asked to wear tracksuits on a recent visit to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘I want to get back on the bike but I’m terrified’: After being hit by three drivers, one cyclist has had enough
A third crash left one rider with a broken back and a long time off the bike
By Adam Becket Published
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Big Ride Challenge 2024 Finishers List
From 500 to 5,000 miles, a list of everyone who has completed the CW challenge in 2024
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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A first look at Mondraker's Arid Carbon, a bike for 'whatever your idea of gravel is'
Long reach, short stem: the Mondraker Arid Carbon is a gravel bike done a little differently
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The fatality rate for cycling is disproportionately high - but the health risks of letting cars do all the work are far greater
Far too many of us know the dangers of riding a bike, but that shouldn’t put us off it
By Adam Becket Published
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Cycling in snow and ice: how to stay safe and have fun
Top tips to have fun in the snow (and stay upright)
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Last updated