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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Track sprinter Matthew Richardson withdrawn from World Championships by GB
Track sprinter Matthew Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad ahead of this week’s UCI Track World Championships and is reportedly under investigation for misconduct.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.