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Rider solidarity over dangerous racing conditions is heartwarming to see – I just hope one protest was not the end
Pro cyclists have had enough of dangerous racing conditions. That much is clear. On Saturday, riders came together at the start of Il Lombardia to pause before setting off, and released a carefully worded, measured, yet angry statement at the same time, demanding change.
Why copying the pros might be wrecking your ride: how to set up your bike for real-world comfort and speed
Leave the aggressive, aerodynamic positions for the professionals. You'll get more from a bike fit tailored to your anatomical limits and real-world riding demands
Jenson Young on his day in the break at the World Gravel Champs
The Brit on his Worlds ride, and how it was well worth the long, long trip to Western Australia
‘I always am the oldest on the list’ – 92-year-old wins world title with record-setting ride
Walter Fowler knew that, as long as he completed two laps of the track, he would become world champion.
Track sprinter Matthew Richardson withdrawn from World Championships by GB
Track sprinter Matthew Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad ahead of this week’s UCI Track World Championships and is reportedly under investigation for misconduct.
‘I wasn’t thinking about cycling – I was a daughter who had just lost her mum’ – Valentina Cavallar subjected to a drugs test hours after the death of her mother, in the room next to where she lay
Valentina Cavallar had been enjoying a successful season since signing for SD Worx–Protime at the beginning of 2026, with a top-10 place in the Giro d'Italia Women, but after pulling out of the Tour de France Femmes just before the final stage, the Austrian stepped back from racing for what were reported as “personal and family reasons”.
The POC Cytal is our best bike helmet and has 31% off
The POC Cytal is our top choice for a bike helmet, even though we thought it was costly, it scored a perfect 5-star review, and now adds value to its impressive spec sheet
Kuota K-A1 K8S review: looks like an aero bike, rides like an all-rounder
A refined and capable race bike worthy of challenging the segment’s best
‘I want to be the most successful British sprinter’ – Emma Finucane chases huge career goal at Track World Championships
Olympic champion eyes rainbow jerseys to crown standout season
MAAP founder on cycling kit prices and the state of the market
Jarrad Smith says customers are "willing to pay slightly more for a more premium product"
Show me a blurry image of a bike, and within seconds I’m fully zoomed in, thinking, ‘Ooooh! That’s lovely!’
The Tour of Auvergne-Rhône Alps is still one of my favourite races. It may have changed its name from the easier-to-remember Critérium du Dauphiné, but in another aspect it hasn’t changed at all. It is the New Bike Race, when all the new stuff appears before the Tour de France.
Magnus Bak Klaris wins men’s Gravel World Champs; GB’s Connor Swift third
Great Britain’s Jenson Young was part of a breakaway that lasted most of the race, Swift forming an attack group that eventually stuck to the finish
‘We will not stand for this any longer’ – Peloton unites in protest against unsafe racing conditions, delaying start of Il Lombardia
The peloton united in protest against unsafe racing conditions before Il Lombardia, with a delay to the Monument combined with a joint statement being released on social media.
‘One bike to rule them all’ – where’s the fun in that?
This week Belgian manufacturer Ridley broke cover with a new lightweight climbing bike, the 6.2kg Falcn RS 2.0. In doing so, it also poo-pooed – a phrase you don't hear often – the 'one bike to rule them all' philosophy, with its aero but relatively heavy Kanzo Fast 2.0, which sidles in next to the Falcn in the Ridley stable for a lethal two-pronged approach to top-tier racing.
‘It’s great to take the rainbow jersey’ – Marianne Vos wins Gravel World Championships as Rosa Klöser crashes
Marianne Vos won the elite women's race at the UCI Gravel World Championships on Saturday in Australia, becoming the first rider to win the title twice.
‘Chess under stress’: inside the world of cycling’s directeur sportifs
Instructing riders, entertaining VIPs, and driving team cars inches from the peloton - this is what it takes to be a DS
How to watch Il Lombardia 2026: Everything you need to live stream the final Monument of the season
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for Il Lombardia on 10 October, so you can watch the season's final Monument online and on TV
How to watch the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026: Everything you need to live stream the action
All the information you need to watch the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 live and free as they take place from 10-11 October in Nannup, Western Australia.
The British riders going it alone at the Gravel World Championships
Getting to the starting line is more than half the battle for many riders at this year’s UCI Gravel World Champs in Australia
I’ve ridden the ‘pea gravel’ of the Gravel World Championships, and I think the best riders are going to struggle on it
Not only are the UCI Gravel World Championships being held in one of the most remote and hard-to-reach places on the planet – the terrain is like nothing else on Earth
Merida Reacto 9000 review: the updated aero bike is here, but is it still the value-for-money king?
Now in its fifth generation, the latest Reacto features a new carbon layup and clearance for 32mm tyres
‘The downs were too frequent’ – 24-year-old retires from pro cycling after physical and mental struggles
Belgian cyclist Robin Orins has taken to social media to announce that he will be retiring, aged just 24, having not raced since June, . After battling physical exhaustion and mental illness that has decimated his racing calendar, Orins says his struggle "to find the old Robin" had made him realise there was more to life than cycling.
Tour de France 2027 route rumours: Col du Granon and Col du Portet set to return
Official route to be announced on 22 October
‘Risk of serious injury or death from crash hazard’ - Van Rysel GRVL AF bike recalled in US due to faulty front wheel lock nut
Over a thousand Van Rysel GRVL AF bikes have urgently been recalled by Decathlon America, because of concerns around the front wheel lock nut becoming loose and undoing over time.
Amazon Prime Days have ended, but the Garmin Varia still has up to 14% off
The Varia RCT715 is one of my all-time favourite pieces of cycling tech, for me, an essential piece of riding kit delivering enhanced safety, and right now, it has big discounts
‘I don’t know exactly what the next few years will hold’ – Egan Bernal questions future in cycling, but his intention is to start next season ‘for now’
Egan Bernal has hinted that he is considering his future in pro cycling, but has said that his intention is "for now" to start next season.
‘We need to stop this confusing narrative’ – Police force criticised after stating e-bikes require road tax, insurance and an MOT
A British police force has been criticised for posting misleading information on the legality of e-bikes.
Too tired, ill, or... just not feeling it?When to skip a session
Have a session in the planner, but you’d rather stay in bed? Here’s when to press on and when to hit snooze
A British-built track bike from the 1940s that appears tailor-made for a pioneering American
This enigmatic Claud Butler track bike is a period puzzle that only begins to reveal a version of its truth when associated with its likely rider, the colourful Jack Heid. On first inspection, the bike resembles a 1939 Champion Path model, with its period-correct oversized Chater-Lee bottom bracket and cast lugs. However, a closer look reveals a distinctive 1948 ‘Olympic rings’ head tube badge.
‘The helmet definitely saved his life’ – Dylan van Baarle injured in incident days before his wedding
Soudal Quick-Step rider Dylan van Baarle was injured in a serious incident "involving a car" during a training ride in the Netherlands, which left the 34-year-old Dutchman with a broken wrist and put an abrupt end to his season.
You could be a world champion from home – UCI Masters and Junior Cycling Esports World Championships launched with MyWhoosh
Masters and juniors can now compete to be a cycling esports world champion, after the UCI and MyWhoosh announced the creation of the UCI Junior and Masters Cycling Esports World Championships on Thursday.
‘We don’t believe in the one bike for everything philosophy’ – Ridley’s 6.2kg Falcn RS 2.0 officially breaks cover
It’s super light, balanced, and exceptional on the climbs, but does the Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 have the mettle to challenge the established, dedicated all-rounders?
Time-crunched training: 10 expert tips to make every second count
You don't need pro-level hours to get faster. Sports scientist Professor Sebastian Sitko reveals how to train smart on less than six hours a week
These Panaracer GravelKing X1s are going for a song this Prime Day
Snap up these gnarliest of treads from the venerable GravelKing line, in a Prime-Day only deal
The Cycplus AS2 Pro is 28% off in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sales
The Cycplus AS2 Pro blew away the competition in our group test, and with $30 off, why would anyone use a bike pump when you can get the Cycplus AS2 Pro to do the work for you?
UEC European Road Championships 2026 elite time trial start times
After a weekend of thrilling racing that brought us victories from Demi Vollering and Remco Evenepoel – the latter which threw up a controversy that is still reverberating – the moment has come for the time triallists to ply their trade in the UEC European Road Championships in Slovenia.
‘There is still so much potential to unlock’ – British UCI Continental team secures future with backing from UK firm
British UCI Continental team Handsling Alba Development Road Team is to become CAMS Alba from 2027 after securing funding from their new title partners, a cycling accident support firm.
‘A line was crossed that day’ – Matthew Richardson reveals details of shocking crash and rapid recovery
British sprinter set for racing comeback at Track World Championships next week
‘Ezra has already made tremendous strides’ – US rider discharged from hospital 31 days after horror crash at Philadelphia Cycling Classic
Ezra Caudell has been discharged from hospital after being in critical condition following his crash at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on 30 August.
Our first ride on Colnago’s new G5-X gravel bike
The third generation of Colnago’s gravel bike has space for 53mm tyres, gains frame storage and is designed for racing
‘Things like this shouldn’t happen’ – Tom Pidcock says two teammates were hit by police motorbike at Italian race
Tom Pidcock said that two of his teammates were hit by a police motorbike driving in the opposite direction to the race during the Italian one-day Tre Valli Varesine on Tuesday.
It’s dropped in price again! When will it stop? The LEGO Icons Road Bike is at a new low of just £78
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days have been cracking so far, and they're well worth it for cyclists. However, it's the Lego Icon Road Bike pricing that is really taking me by surprise. This is now the fourth time in 3 weeks it's dropped in price, to a new low of just £78.79.
Cyclo-cross could be cycling’s Parkrun – or at least its best chance of getting people racing bikes
The barriers to entry are higher than running, but if you’ve got a gravel bike, you’re in
Look drops the covers off the G85 Cezal RS gravel bike, a racier version of the standard model co-developed with privateer racer Russell Finsterwald
The RS's new carbon layup saves 200g over the regular model while also boosting stiffness around the bottom bracket and head tube by up to 20%
‘I’ve made significant changes’ – UK’s best hill-climbers reveal their different approaches for this year’s National Championships
Andrew Feather and Illi Gardner chat to CW about the Porlock climb, and the wider season
It’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, and this rear bike light is 41% off
The Magicshine SEEMEE 300 is the best bike light I've ever used, and now at its lowest ever price in this Amazon Prime Day deal
LIVE: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days cycling deals 2026
Prime Big Deal Days return for 48 hours of discounts, kicking off the holiday season shopping bonanza, and our dealhunters are back to bring you all the best offers for cyclists
‘I’ve watched the footage hundreds of times’ – Giulio Ciccone demands to see more proof of photo finish verdict at European Championships
Giulio Ciccone has questioned the verdict of the photo finish in Sunday’s men’s road race at the European Championships, where he was judged to have lost out to Belgium's Remco Evenepoel by a hair’s breadth.
Remco Evenepoel completes historic title set with European road race win
Remco Evenepoel made history in Slovenia on Sunday when he romped to victory in the European Championships road race by the narrowest of margins over breakaway partner Giulio Ciccone (Italy). In doing so he became the first rider ever to have won all the major road and time trial titles. No other rider has previously won the Euros, Worlds, Olympics and National titles in both disciplines.
Demi Vollering takes imperious win in European Championships road race
If anyone was still in any doubt as to who is the Queen of the women's peloton, Demi Vollering used the European Championships road race in Slovenia on Saturday to remind them that it is, indeed, her.
The Muc-Off AirMach Electric Pump has 29% off in this Amazon Prime Day deal
In our electric pump group test, the Muc-Off AirMach impressed with its performance and classic Muc-Off design, and it's now at an all-time low price
‘Four brain bleeds, two facial fractures’ – Swedish rider reveals extent of injuries from horror crash at World Championships
Swedish rider Caroline Andersson has declared her season over after suffering injuries including four brain bleeds and two facial fractures in a crash at the UCI Road World Championships.
British bike brand issues recall due to tyre defect, tells people to ‘immediately stop riding’
British bike brand Ridgeback has recalled three of its hybrid and commuter models due to reported defects in the tyres.
Assos Equipe RSR Bolide S11 jersey review: the most expensive cycling jersey I’ve tested
Plenty of wind tunnel time and pro team development result in a rapid, high-effort jersey, but it’s not the most practical
Stages SB200 drops 25kg in weight and comes with integrated display
The SB200 makes it easy for everyone to adjust the bike and get in a workout, no fuss or extra gadgets needed
An Eddy Merckx team bike ridden in service of the great man
If only this bike could talk. It’s clearly an Eddy Merckx team bike from the late Molteni era; almost certainly from 1972. What an incredible year that was for Merckx.
‘Your saddle should be level, unless you’re a triathlete, time triallist or some other kind of weirdo’
I was out for a ride with my friend Bernard last week. We were about an hour in, on a hot afternoon, when he pulled over, took out an Allen key and dropped his saddle by a few millimetres.
‘The biggest game-changer in the history of endurance sport was the power meter’: Joe Friel’s training wisdom
With over four decades of experience coaching endurance athletes, Joe Friel takes us through his
‘An incredibly difficult decision’ – British Continental women’s team closes after nine years
DAS-Hutchinson, the UK's most successful women's UCI Continental team in recent years, will close down at the end of 2026.
‘I’ll still be riding, just not in the pink anymore’ – Lachlan Morton reveals he’s leaving EF Education
Ahead of another big announcement, the Australian maverick explains why he chose a niche English event as his final race for the team he has been a part of for seven years
Rab Men’s Cinder Windveil Biking Vest review: a gilet for gravel riders
A gravel-specific cycling gilet from one of Britain's best outdoor brands should be good, but does the crossover work?
How to avoid being stranded by electric pump and TPU tube incompatibility
They’re two of cycling’s biggest tech trends, but reports of electric pumps damaging TPU tubes – or even melting their delicate valves – raise concerns
Giant Bicycles files patent for self-charging power meter
Giant's patent application looks to offer an interesting solution to cyclists' increasing frustration around electronics on bicycles
Cycling industry needs 45,000 mechanics right now, and it’s an AI-proof job
New report says that 105,000 will be needed within six years
‘It should be cycling’s sixth monument’: Nine unmissable International Coffee Day Deals for cyclists
International Coffee Day feels like it should be the sixth monument in the cycling calendar, but until it is officially ordained, here is my pick of the best deals that will land on your doormat tomorrow morning
‘I know my role pretty well’ – Brandon McNulty’s rainbow jersey debut revealed
Brandon McNulty will make his debut in the rainbow jersey this Saturday 3 October at the Giro dell’Emilia, his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team has confirmed.
Sarah Ruggins is setting her sights on beating the men’s round-the-world record
Ruggins got her first bike in 2023 – now she’s planning to take on the world
‘I didn’t even know they raced in teams’: Ned Boulting on his Tour baptism
From acting in Germany to making the tea on Soccer Saturday, the former ITV commentator also talks film-making dynasties, rock star cousins and why he'll never work in Saudi Arabia
The Sigma Sports Warehouse Clearance Sale is packed with massive discounts
From road and gravel bikes, groupsets and the best cycling apparel, Sigma is giving away some stellar bargains with discounts of up to 70% off
‘I’m going to focus on the road and the time trial’ – Lauren Dickson sets her sights on the 2028 LA Olympics
Fast-rising Scottish rider and former triathlete revealed how she came to settle on cycling and what drives her
Tadej Pogačar won’t be riding Euro Champs or Il Lombardia, insist his team
Tadej Pogačar's team has moved to quash any rumours that he might ride the European Championships road race, despite the Slovenian's apparent wish to do so.
Fizik Ferox 2 gravel shoe review: a comfortable gravel race shoe
The Italian brand's new shoe last improves fit, retention and stiffness in equal measure
The Lego Icons Road Bike drops again in price for the second consecutive week – now just £88
The Lego Road Bike could be a brilliant Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life, and now at its lowest price since launch, perfect for early Xmas shoppers
Quinn Simmons’ power data shows what it takes to be up front in the Worlds
There's something about the World Championships that is almost unique in bike racing, with the possible exception of Paris-Roubaix; and never was this more in evidence than in the Worlds races at Montréal at the weekend. While the Grand Tours and some of the Classics can feel almost orchestrated, especially when one team or rider is clearly strongest (naming no names), the Worlds is a visceral, two-wheeled boxing match.
Ticket sales soar as the Cyclo-cross World Cup comes back to Britain
2000 extra tickets have just been made available to the Cyclo-cross World Cup stage in Glasgow, but they’re selling fast
New rules for Spain’s cyclists become law on Thursday – what could they mean for the rest of us?
New overtaking laws and more flexibility for cyclists feels like progress, but will we benefit?
‘I only got my bike three weeks ago – it just felt like big adventure’ – MTB champ wins Britain’s toughest cyclo-cross race in her first attempt
Isla Short won the women’s 3-Peaks Cyclo-cross race on debut, and set a new course record while she was at it
‘He was pretty much glued to my wheel’ – Lachlan Morton beat Giles Drake in a thrilling photo finish at the 3-Peaks Cyclo-cross race
It was third time lucky for the Australian EF Education-EasyPost rider in Britain’s toughest cyclo-cross race
‘They don’t deserve a leader like me’ – Paul Seixas berates himself
Twenty-year-old Frenchman cramped in the finale and finished 15th
'I don't have any regrets' –Tom Pidcock says he did all he could in 'really difficult' World Championships road race
Tom Pidcock said he had "no regrets" after finishing seventh at Sundays elite men's World Championships road race, despite looking like one of the strongest riders in the event.
Pas Normal Studios Escapism jersey review: practical and effective, but some elements miss the mark
A two-way zip brings greater cooling, but also rubs the shorts, while the smart pockets are a standout
‘It’s a dream for every rider’ – team masseur races World Championships in remarkable last-minute call-up
He was the most unlikely of names on the start list: a team masseur, without a single UCI point to his name, who hadn’t raced a bike in nine years. But Slovakia’s Vladimír Kováčik ended up one of the heroes of this year’s UCI Road World Championships, after he was drafted at the last minute to represent his country, and held pace with the peloton for over 100km.
Cycling over 50: 19 things that genuinely make riding better as you age
Ageing doesn’t mean giving up on speed, ambition or adventure. A few intelligent changes to your bike, training and riding habits could make your 50s and beyond some of your best years on two wheels.
‘I’ve achieved more than I could have ever dreamed’ – Olympic champion Katy Marchant retires from track cycling
The 33-year-old sprinter spent 13 years with the Great Britain squad
‘Underestimated and the numbers to prove people wrong’: How Team USA upset the favourites at Worlds
"Number, numbers, numbers" - McNulty, Michael Creed and Riley Sheehan explain the team effort behind the American victory in Montréal
‘Maybe Tadej will have to ride for me some days’: Pogačar’s trusted lieutenant takes his turn in rainbow
After helping others in their biggest victories, the American claimed his own
Brandon McNulty wins World Championship in chaotic race
Brandon McNulty claimed his first World Championship and the biggest win of his career in Montreal this afternoon.
Mathieu van der Poel rides 13-speed Dura Ace prototype at UCI World Championships
The rollout of the long-awaited next-generation Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset appears to be gathering momentum, with Mathieu van der Poel using the unreleased components at the World Championships road race in Montréal on Sunday.
Demi Vollering fined $1,200 and docked 25 UCI points after world championship victory
Demi Vollering’s rainbow jersey came with an unwelcome addition: a hefty CHF1,000 ($1200USD / 911 GBP) fine, a 25-point deduction in the UCI rankings and a yellow card following her world championship victory in Montréal on Saturday.
‘Your greatest competitors are also your greatest motivation’ - the Kasia-Demi rivalry continues
After another fierce battle, Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney explain how the sting of defeat and their mutual respect keep pushing them to new heights
Demi Vollering gets the rainbow jersey, but Worlds triumph belongs to the full Dutch team
New world champion talks about 'the guts' it took to ask her teammates to sacrifice everything for her
Demi Vollering sprints to victory in World Championships women’s road race thriller around Montréal
After a race of attrition around Montréal, Demi Vollering emerged victorious to become World Champion in the elite women’s road race, as she beat Kasia Niewiadoma in a two-up sprint to claim the first rainbow jersey of her career.
Massive crash upends women’s road race at UCI Worlds: Latest rider updates
A major crash marred the women's elite road race at the UCI World Championships in Montréal on Saturday, sending at least two riders to hospital and forcing several medal contenders to abandon.
Favourites put out of contention in major crash at the World Championships women’s road race
A major crash in the elite women’s road race at the World Championships put many of the pre-race favourites out of contention, as a large number of riders hit the deck with around 95km to go.
Message on a bottle: Without race radios, Belgium turns to bidons to pass along messages at Worlds
At Friday evening's press conference with Dutch-speaking media, the Belgian team revealed plans to use bottle handups as a communications channel at the UCI Road World Championships.
The most outstanding characteristic of the ride-leader is being bad at navigation
I arranged a ride recently with a couple of friends, who then suggested that we all join another local ride that I didn’t know. I said yes, on the basis that however old you are, you’re still supposed to pretend to like meeting new people and putting yourself in a position where their almost certain incompetence can cause you serious injury.
We asked AI who’s going to win UCI Road Worlds, here’s what it came up with
With Pogačar out and Montréal’s circuits promising a showdown, even AI went against bookmakers' odds
A birthday, a breakaway and a family legacy: Ashlin Barry strikes gold in Montréal
As Ashlin Barry powered up the finishing straight on Montréal's Avenue du Parc, he was riding towards Team USA's first U23 men's road world title.
Having learnt his trade with Ugo de Rosa, Yoshiaki Nagasawa quickly became Japan’s preeminant frame builder
Not many track bikes can claim associations with Manchester, Milan and Osaka, but this Keirin racing machine, built by Yoshiaki Nagasawa for Mancunian pro Matt Crampton in 2009, does. Crampton, a contemporary of Sir Chris Hoy, has a trophy cabinet bulging from numerous Commonwealth Games and European Track Championships.
All in for Demi: Dutch women put their faith in one leader at World Championships
Vollering welcomes the pressure of being the Netherlands' sole leader at the Montréal Worlds, where a clear plan and committed teammates could make the difference
‘Cycling’s revenues do not reflect its global popularity’: I read the UCI’s consultation on pro cycling so you don’t have to
Today the governing body published a huge document, here's what it says about the future of our sport
Spanish sports director expelled from Worlds after reckless driving display
Spanish sports director Eleuterio Anguita Hinojosas was expelled from the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal after driving excessively fast during the junior men's road race – so much so that his car briefly left the ground.
As an introduction to riding with gears, the Ridgeback Dimension 20 inspired our six-year-old tester with confidence
A lowered top tube, wide tyres and seven gears for a 20 inch bike aimed at 5 to 8-year-olds
Van Rysel Women’s EDR Menstrual Cycling Shorts offer an excellent solution to cycling on your period, but paying more for the bibshort option may be wise
Absorbent cycling shorts for riding during your period, though we'd suggest paying more for the bibshort option if you're seeking long ride performance
‘I was going to need that extra toast’: Tackling every major pass in the Brecon Beacons
Having hatched a customarily screwball plan to bag every major pass theWelsh National Park has to offer in a single ride, Simon Warren suffers the consequences
‘I thought it was a joke’ – shock and excitement as motor-paced event added to Track World Championships
Speeds can reach 100kph in stayer racing
‘Is it a bike race? A running race? What kind of race is it?’ – even past winners struggle to describe Britain’s most brutal cycling event
The 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross happens this weekend, pitting adventure cyclists against fell runners and even an Olympic triathlete
Nominations open for 2026 Cycling Weekly awards
No matter your level of riding, whether you compete or ride for fun or fitness, the chances are you've been helped along the way by an inspiring individual or club. Maybe it's the person who got you out riding through winter, helped you hit your fitness goals, or supported you as you progressed through the sport.
Have cyclists ‘broken up’ with FTP, and how do we train without it?
Set power zones have their place for those training in earnest. But if life gets in the way, or you're just riding to stay fit, what's the best way to workout?
‘It’s my best shot so far’ – Tom Pidcock sets sights on ‘truly amazing’ UCI Road World Championships victory
Pinarello Q36.5 rider to lead British squad alongside Adam Yates
‘On the limit but not impossible’ - Mathieu van der Poel readies for Worlds, the last race of his season
Dutchman believes a hard, attritional World Championships could play to his strengths as he targets a second rainbow jersey in Montréal
‘I did everything I could’ – Isabella Holmgren takes bittersweet Worlds silver
Isabella Holmgren’s teammates couldn’t contain their joy. Crossing the line long after the sprint for the medals had taken place, they screamed with delight, then darted through the media tent towards the podium to cheer for their Bella. But on the podium, Holmgren herself looked to be fighting back tears. Yes, she had won silver in the under-23 women’s road race at a home World Championships, but she had come for gold.
‘Many routes need to be improved’ – British government hands active-travel charity £104 million to fix the National Cycle Network
The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust wants to make routes better and safer, especially for women and girls, but is the funding anywhere near enough?
‘Significant potential for further international growth’ – Bikepacking innovator Tailfin bought out by Italian holding company
Bikepacking luggage brand Tailfin is to join Castelli and Sportful in the MVC Group portfolio, after being acquired by the Italian holding company.
‘It’s wild, I don’t think you’d write a better movie script’ – Michael Woods completes the circle with ‘crazy’ Worlds comeback
The Canadian retired and became an ultra-rider last year but will ride in Montréal on Sunday
‘A tremendous catalyst for competitive cycling and everyday bike riding’ – India to host UCI Road World Championships for first time in 2032
The UCI Road World Championships will head to India for the first time in 2032, it was announced on Wednesday evening in Canada.
These early Amazon Prime Day deals have big discounts on DJI drones
A drone will deliver dynamic, pro-level footage and stills that bring every ride to life, turning routine training loops into cinematic masterpieces.
‘Not dead yet’: 66-Year-old beats cancer, rides full Tour de France route
Ten years after a bleak cancer diagnosis, Bob Munro stuns CW's David Bradford by taking on his biggest cycling challenge yet
‘A bit of a sh*tshow’: What recon day looks like at the UCI Road World Championships
Two hours, hundreds of riders, one crowded circuit. I did the course recon at Worlds – here's what I saw
‘Organisational restructure’ expected as Rapha reveals details of deepening losses
British premium cycling clothing brand Rapha is set to have a "proposed organisational restructure and a formal consultation process", as the company prepares to post deepening financial losses. Despite this, Rapha says that its "strategy is working".
‘A positive year’ – UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports returns to profit after three years in the red
UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports has returned to profit following three years of losses amounting to £8m.
Castelli announces new Gabba Pro jacket – but it’s only for men
The winter line-up includes three re-imagined jackets, but only the 'everyday rider' model comes in a female-specific fit
Ultra-distance ‘Side to Side’ record falls against all the odds
Kim Barfoot-Brace faced tech gremlins and unforseen detours on her way to the coast to coast record
The most essential gadget in my cycling garage is 21% off
Expert tester Anne-Marije Rook reckons the DryGuy Force Dry DX shoe dryer is a game changer for wet weather riding, and it has an early Prime Day discount
Fran Millar resigns as Rapha CEO ahead of ‘significant organisational changes to reduce cost and drive efficiency’
Fran Millar has left Rapha as CEO after two years at the cycling clothing brand, warning of "significant operational changes" to come.
‘My end goal is to ride with the WorldTour team’ – young star of a viral 2021 Tour of Britain clip signs for Visma-Lease a Bike talent development team
“I was on the bus with the Visma guys, like with Wout van Aert and Pascal Eenkhoorn, and really from then, all I've aspired to do is to race for Visma one day, and hopefully ride the Tour de France with them.”
British junior time trial champion Aalia Clay clinches Worlds bronze by just 0.07 seconds
Aalia Clay won bronze in the junior women’s time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal on Tuesday, adding an international podium to a breakthrough season.
‘I’m not going let that bring me down’ – Enzo Hincapie turns to road race after 12th in junior Worlds time trial
For Enzo Hincapie, the final 600 metres of the junior men’s World Championships time trial could not end soon enough.
Major retailer Backcountry acquires mobile bike shop franchise Velofix
Major outdoor retailer Backcountry today announced its acquisition of Velofix, a mobile bike shop network operating across the United States and Canada.
‘This sport is brutal’ – Australian time triallist on disastrous Worlds mechanical that caused angry outburst
Australian rider Cameron Rogers has said that cycling is "brutal" after he suffered a race-changing mechanical during the under-23 time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal.
‘There are no race radios, because any kind of organisation would be too normal’: The World Championships road races are joyously anarchic, that’s why we love them
Imagine the pitch meeting for the Road World Championships. Once a year, we get the best bike riders to come to a city somewhere in the world, one they may never have been to before – let alone to ride a bike in anger – and we get them to race over an extraordinarily long distance. They won’t be riding for their normal trade teams , of course, that would be silly. They’ll race in national teams, creating some odd mashups and squads with wildly different strengths.
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Exploring the mysterious no-man’s lands we often ignore - Gravel routes that take us into untapped edgelands
The green spaces that sit in and around our cities offer opportunities for off-road escapes that most people don't know about
‘People don’t join the cycle industry to get rich’ – Wiggle might be gone, but are bike shops finally bouncing back?
Quality and passion prevailing over price wars, as the cycling industry returns to growth
‘I came here for gold. I don’t know what happened’ - Ben Wiggins misses Top 10 at U23 Worlds TT
Ben Wiggins arrived at the UCI Road World Championships aiming for gold. But he left the men’s under-23 time trial outside the top 10, struggling to understand how a ride that had felt so strong could deliver so little.
Unbound 100 winner and Canadian twins set sights on U23 Worlds road race after time trial test
Ava Holmgren finds momentum after a difficult year, while US time trial champion Hanel balances late-season fatigue with a breakthrough season on road and gravel
This unreleased Canyon TT bike won gold and silver at the women’s time trial: We photographed it – here are all the details
Several riders, including Marlen Reusser and Zoe Bäckstedt, rode the new TT bike in Montréal
Miguel Ángel López doping ban upheld and case ‘definitely closed’
The long-running dope case against Colombian rider Miguel Ángel López has been "definitively closed", after the Swiss Federal Tribunal dismissed the rider's second appeal in the case, which concerns allegations dating back to the 2022 Giro d'Italia.
Magene C706 bike computer review: flagship hardware, fledgling software
The GPS head unit equivalent of Champagne for Prosecco money? Magene's well-priced flagship bike computer takes on the big established brands.
‘I really think that is disgraceful’ – Matthew Brennan calls for new safety body as ‘nothing has changed’ following Finlay Tarling’s death
British cyclist Matthew Brennan has called for the creation of an independent safety body in cycling, saying it is “disgraceful” that “nothing has changed” following the death of Finlay Tarling.
‘It’s the star of the show’ – the famous bike with two chains just got an upgrade
The updated Buffalo Pro and One bikes are built for hard-wearing use
‘Riding my old long-sleeved jersey was like riding in a dressing gown - but in a good way’
I’ve always liked long-sleeved jerseys. I have weirdly long arms that I’ve never really liked, and I enjoy my riding more if I can’t see them.
‘My bike broke yesterday’: Worlds TT opener raced on her team manager’s ageing bike
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships officially opened when Zimbabwe’s Skye Davidson rolled down the starting ramp of the women’s elite time trial.
Brandon McNulty misses Worlds medal by 12 seconds, turns to road race with ‘best team’ US has had
The first test of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships left Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates XRG) just 12 seconds short of a medal, and gave fellow American Artem Schmidt (Netcompany INEOS) encouragement ahead of the road race.
‘I got super scared’: Riders criticise rough roads at Worlds time trial
Marlen Reusser (Switzerland) and Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) delivered the expected victories, but the road to the rainbow jerseys received mixed reviews. Rough surfaces, potholes, tight corners and the difficulty of carrying speed became recurring themes in riders’ reactions to a course that tested more than pure power.
Remco Evenepoel crushes World Championships men’s time-trial in Montréal
Remco Evenpoel dominated the elite men’s time-trial at the World Championships in Montréal, blasting round the 39.2km course almost a minute faster than his nearest rival.
Early alarms and rainbow wishes – Inside Marlen Reusser’s birthday at the World Championships
On the morning of the individual time trial at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, Marlen Reusser (Switzerland) started her day earlier than she would have liked.
Mathieu Van der Poel flies to 174km solo victory in final Worlds tune-up
Former rainbow jersey Mathieu van der Poel revealed his fine form ahead of another tilt at the world title with a sensational long solo breakaway on the final stage of the Tour of Luxembourg.
‘I was over the moon’ - Zoe Bäckstedt takes silver on elite Worlds time trial debut
There was no disappointment for Zoe Bäckstedt this time. Last year's under-23 world champion was "over the moon" after taking silver in her elite Worlds time trial debut in Montréal, weeks after a fourth-place finish at the Tour de France Femmes had left her so disappointed.
Marlen Reusser defends women’s time-trial title at World Championships
Marlen Reusser defended her elite women’s time-trial title with a measured effort over the 39.2km course in Montréal, overcoming a spirited Zoe Bäckstedt, who finished an impressive second place on her senior Worlds debut.
How to watch the UCI Road World Championships 2026: Everything you need to live stream the road races in Canada — time trial today
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the UCI Road World Championships from 21-28 September, so you can watch all the action online, on TV, anywhere.
7 things your local bike workshop wants you to know
Avoiding a few simple mistakes could save you time, and money
BlackHeart Road Plus AL review: a quick and capable road bike, an underbiker’s delight
Lively on the road and game for dirt detours, BlackHeart’s aluminium all-rounder makes a strong case for spending good money on an aluminium bike
12 things you need to know about Montréal, host city of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships
The Worlds are coming to Quebec – but what lies in wait for bike riders and fans in the City of Saints and Sinners, and cyclists?
Neilson Powless to miss Worlds; Riley Sheehan steps in as his replacement
It was just days ago that Riley Sheehan was on his way back to Europe after a block of North American racing. After a fourth-place finish at the revamped Philadelphia Cycling Classic, 25th at GP Cycliste de Québec and a 14th-place finish at GP Cycliste de Montréal, the 26-year-old Coloradan left happy.
Schwalbe goes large with its first 32-inch gravel tyres – but where are the bikes to use them with?
The tyre industry is embracing the new standard for gravel, but it's taking a little longer to win over the rest of the industry, with just prototypes, custom one-offs and small builders willing to commit so far
UCI bans former head of performance at British Continental team for 10 years over Code of Ethics breaches
The former head of performance at British UCI Women’s Continental Team Hess Cycling, Ladislav Demko, has been banned for 10 years by cycling's governing body over breaches of its Code of Ethics.
‘Go back to the kitchen’: Speaking out about Sydney Sweeney ad showed misogyny is rife
The ad felt like a kick in the teeth to a movement that's gaining traction, but outrage shows we can take positive steps, writes ultraendurance racer Maddy Nutt
Former CX world champion reboots road career after a year out
Former world cyclo-cross champion Fem van Empel has reignited her road career – effective immediately – after nearly a year out of the sport.
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Mason Definition Integrale road bike review: the aluminium endurance bike gets a speed boost
Mason’s beloved Definition endurance bike gets the Integrale treatment for a sportier feel
How to build a weekly riding routine that outlasts the winter
Maintaining regular autumn and winter miles relies on building routine through social connection, decent kit and a healthy concern for your physical and mental wellbeing.
This early Amazon Prime Day deal drops the Lego Road Bike set to under £100
The Lego Road Bike could be a brilliant Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life, and now at its lowest ever price for those doing their shopping early
‘This is where the British men’s yellow jerseys story started’ – New cycling museum planned in honour of Tour de France legend Tom Simpson
A new museum entirely dedicated to British bike racing is being planned for a town in Nottinghamshire where one of the greatest professional bike racers Britain has ever produced spent his formative years.
Ultra-riding star and community figurehead Max Riese dies in cycling accident
The ultra-cycling world is in mourning following the death of one of its luminaries, Max Riese. The Austrian was an accomplished ultra-distance racer, as well as the founder of gravel and ultra-riding community GravGrav.
‘When we started planning the ride, we were on 530’ – RNLI volunteers from London are cycling 540km, one kilometre for every life they’ve saved
Riding a range of bikes, sometimes while wearing rescue equipment, the group will cycle from Poole in Dorset to Lifeboat Pier in London
POC’s radical new Sonal TT helmet comes in two shell sizes for different shoulder widths and is its fastest ever
Fitting the helmet to the rider’s shoulders rather than their head is a novel concept, developed by the Swedish brand with EF Pro Cycling and delivering claimed savings of 15-20 watts
Minnesota machining, Enve engineering: inside Wolf Tooth’s first hubs
‘We’re not necessarily looking to be a DT Swiss’: Enve explains why it’s licensing its hub technology to Wolf Tooth, and where its ambitions end
Mathieu van der Poel fell foul of Shimano’s different cleat systems at Paris-Roubaix – here’s how you can avoid the same issue
It's pretty simple, actually, unless you're changing bikes in a rush – and the new cleats are easier to walk in, too
Disc brakes are great, aren’t they? Except when they’re not
Forget the puncture fairy – the disc brake fairy is here, and he's one mean bastard
Canyon overhauls its Grail gravel bike platform with tyre clearance of 57mm headlining the big changes
German brand jumps on the aero gravel bandwagon, optimising the frame architecture for realistic race speeds of 35km/h
Mark Cavendish’s former coach reveals the biggest training mistake amateur cyclists make
Former Bahrain-Victorious coach Tim Kennaugh on what it's like telling the sport's biggest names what to do – and what it taught him along the way
‘I’m good enough’ - 21-year-old Zoe Bäckstedt makes elite Worlds debut as time trial favourite
Still eligible to compete in the U23s, the Welsh rider backs herself against the world’s best in Montréal after strong Tour de France Femmes showing