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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
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Magnus Cort sprints to mountains win on Critérium du Dauphiné stage two
Desperate chase by the peloton nets the Dane the stage win and yellow jersey at Col de la Loge
By James Shrubsall Published
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Trek keep the guessing game going with 'Madone/Émonda' at Critérium du Dauphiné
The bike ridden by Lidl-Trek riders at the Tour de France warm-up race features both model names
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Cyclist suffers spinal injuries after being hit by car driver at RideLondon
Essex Police are calling for information on the incident, during the event which takes place on closed roads
By Adam Becket Published
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'It was a nice first day, but definitely took a bit out of the legs' - Mark Donavan on his day out in the breakaway at the Critérium du Dauphiné
The British rider leads the mountains classification after the opening stage of the race
By Joseph Lycett Published
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Mads Pedersen sprints to victory on stage 1 of the Critérium du Dauphiné
The Lidl-Trek rider outsprinted Sam Bennett to win the opening stage and take the first maillot jaune of the race
By Joseph Lycett Published
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Unbound delivers a surprise winner: German PhD student Rosa Klöser wins in a thrilling bunch sprint
The German rider only started cycling two years ago yet gave a herculean performance for the win
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lachlan Morton, the people’s favorite, wins Unbound Gravel
Australian Lachlan Morton finally nets the win at the 200-mile Unbound Gravel race in a two-up sprint with American Chad Haga.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel world champion Matej Mohorič out of Unbound with broken rim and several flat tires
He may have been one of the most marked men in the Unbound 200 peloton, but it wasn't Matej Mohorič's day today. The gravel world champion suffered two flat tires and a broken rim.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Forget hydration vests, at Unbound Gravel, hydration skinsuits are all the rage
Meet Rapha's Blaerosuit’, a skinsuit with built-in hydration reservoir functions
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
Meet Geerike Schreurs: the WorldTour soigneur who’s now a dark horse favorite for the world's top gravel races
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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What is Unbound Gravel, who's racing and where to watch the world's 'premier gravel event'
WorldTour roadies, track world champions and MTB Olympians joining thousands of participants, Unbound Gravel has grown to be the world's biggest gravel race.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Super-pricey Lightweight wheels make DT Swiss' new gravel offering look like a bargain, pink seatpads, pink sunglasses and a retro saddle
New Lightweight wheels that cost as much as a WorldTour bike, Giro fever continues and a '70s saddle makes a comeback
By Paul Norman 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 Published
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Tweets of the week: Grandpa Geraint Thomas, a fox at the Giro d'Italia, and the greatest camera shot ever
As the dust settles on the Giro d'Italia, it's the Tour of Norway that grabs our attention
By Tom Davidson Published
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Filippo Ganna: Josh Tarling is one of the best time trialists - he's one of the motivations I have for training
Italian says he's hoping for a "good fight" for Olympic gold against his Ineos Grenadiers teammate
By Tom Davidson Published