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British team has entire fleet of bikes stolen at Tour of Britain Women, continues race
Lifeplus-Wahoo have 14 bikes stolen after stage one at British race
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Lizzy Banks 'bitterly disappointed' as WADA appeals UK Anti-Doping’s decision to clear her
Banks recently revealed details of her nine month battle with anti-doping authorities which resulted in her receiving an unparalleled 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'A dream come true': Promising German and Latvian 15-year-old cyclists win Red Bull Junior Brothers 2024
Karl Herzog and Georgs Tjumins will ride for Bora-Hansgrohe's development squad in 2025, and are now Red Bull athletes
By Adam Becket Published
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'Phenomenal ride' by Anna Henderson as Lotte Kopecky extends Tour of Britain Women lead on stage two
It's the Brit's first race back after breaking her collarbone for a second time this year in April
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tweets of the week: Cyclists go to the football, and footballers take up cycling
Also, SD Worx-Protime fight over a Garmin, Magnus Cort reviews hotel rooms in yellow, and Patrick Lefevere has some self-awarenesss
By Adam Becket Published
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Roval's new hooked wheels cost more than some bikes whilst Fulcrum is sporting wavy rims
New Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels carry a hefty price and keep their hooked beads
By Paul Norman Published
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Photo finish declares Lotte Kopecky the winner of stage one of Tour of Britain Women in Llandudno
British national champion Pfeiffer Georgi rounded out the top three in North Wales with Lizzie Deignan coming in fourth
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Forget your expensive shorts – if you leave home without your caps and collars you're not properly dressed
The easiest way of avoiding wonky, filthy valves is coming back into fashion
By James Shrubsall Published
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Critérium du Dauphiné stage five neutralised with no winner after mega crash
More than 30 riders fall in slippery conditions
By James Shrubsall Published
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Two Dutch ex-pros say they were arrested and jailed for 'indecent behaviour' ahead of Unbound Gravel
Laurens ten Dam and Thomas Dekker explained that they were arrested after taking a shower in public ahead of the race
By Adam Becket Published
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21 things you didn't know about Jonas Vingegaard
From working in a fish auction in Denmark through to breaking climbing records in Spain
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Decathlon is taking aim at cycling's biggest brands with Van Rysel - and it's making pro bikes more affordable along the way
Decathlon’s move up-market with Van Rysel is good news for road cyclists
By Paul Norman Published
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'It's really extreme': How hard is Unbound, really? Greg van Avermaet and other Euro pros give perspective
We caught up with some of the European professional cyclists to get their perspective on the infamously hard Unbound Gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Age means nothing, it's the attitude and the work' says 73-year-old cyclist who conquered Unbound gravel race
In his semi-retirement, 73-year-old Roy Lopez is embracing cycling with newfound dedication, taking home trophies and defying age barriers with each pedal stroke
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'A good sign towards the Tour de France': Remco Evenepoel takes time trial victory at Critérium du Dauphiné
World champion takes first victory since he was involved in Itzulia horror crash
By Adam Becket Published
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'I got a job - it lasted for 4 days': Meet the rider aiming for the Olympics after a failed retirement
Matt Holmes is aiming to win medals for GB on the track after un-retiring, and is having fun on the bike again
By Adam Becket Published
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There were 805 cyclist deaths in 1950 – let's stop grasping for a mythical 'Golden Age of Cycling'
Demanding more as cyclists will always be important, but we shouldn't be blinded to everyday goodness
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France stage winner back on bike after being seriously injured by car driver
Bora-Hansgrohe's Lennard Kämna has completed the first phase of his rehabilitation after being struck by a car driver on Tenerife in April
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Fashion brand H&M launch new cycling collection - but it's not the cheapest kit on the market
H&M fashion retailer gear up its activewear range with the addition of 'affordable' cycling kit
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Robert Stannard receives backdated four-year suspension and fine of 70% of annual salary for doping violation
UCI Anti-Doping tribunal decided against the Australian rider following abnormalities in his Biological Passport
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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'It wasn't the plan but I had to take advantage of the opportunity': Derek Gee puts first pro win down to good positioning at Critérium du Dauphiné
Canadian outsprinted Romain Grégoire on the uphill finish at Les Estables on stage three to take over the race lead from Magnus Cort
By Tom Thewlis Published
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British pro knocked off bike says she was 'verbally abused' by driver who 'just couldn't wait'
Kate Richardson of Lifeplus-Wahoo out of Tour of Britain Women after incident in Yorkshire
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Lizzie Deignan's GB team to race 'in full force' at Tour of Britain Women
The veteran star heads up national team alongside Elynor Bäckstedt, but will have Lotte Kopecky to contend with
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Unbound is one of the biggest things in cycling now, but I struggle to be interested in a race I can’t see
The American gravel race is a huge deal for the industry, and for our readers, and yet it still leaves me a bit cold
By Adam Becket Published
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'Yates will be my right hand man': Tadej Pogačar confirms UAE Team Emirates squad for fast approaching Tour de France
Adam Yates, Juan Ayuso and João Almeida all set to back Pogačar as he gets set to challenge for third Tour victory
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tom Pidcock adds extra mountain bike race to schedule, one week before Tour de France
Pidcock confirms he will race World Cup event in Crans Montana, Switzerland ahead of Olympic title defence
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Forget the superbikes of Unbound, meet the $180 Walmart bikes that survived the 200 miles across the infamous Flint Hills
The folks from the Colorado-based bike manufacturer Rodeo Labs tapped into the “spirit of gravel” by showing up to the Unbound 200 start line on… get ready for it… Walmart-brand beach cruisers.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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New prototype Giant gravel bike raced at Unbound
At Unbound Gravel, we got glimpses of new, unreleased bikes, including a prototype Giant, which we are pretty sure is a new top-end Revolt. Giant is mum on the details but here's what we know.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'I'll only ride if it ticks the social impact box': Ultra cyclist's new mindset after 1067 kilometre effort
Jack Thompson completed the Munda Biddi trail in two days, 12 hours and 15 minutes
By Tom Thewlis Published