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Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins to reunite on the bike to raise money for US hurricane relief
The British knights will be joined by Jan Ullrich at the Gran Fondo Hincapie next week
By Adam Becket Published
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Rider says safety concerns were 'ignored' in women's Tre Valli Varesine race, men's event cancelled due to heavy rain
Only 35 riders finished women's event
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Things remain tough for everyone in the trade': Cycling distributors unfazed by plummeting profits
Industry holds optimism for recovery, despite continued losses
By Tom Davidson Published
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Ineos Grenadiers have had their worst season ever, and the woes appear not to be over. What’s next for the super-team of a bygone era?
With Tom Pidcock possibly off to Q36.5 and Luke Rowe leaving, the news is not quiet around the British WorldTour squad
By Adam Becket Published
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'I perked up when Valtteri Bottas came along, I just wanted to beat him': Meet the amateur riders who raced at the Gravel World Championships
The Gravel Worlds in Leuven, Belgium, was a unique event in cycling, with riders who compete just for fun racing against seasoned pros
By Adam Becket Published
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New bikepacking route network opens in Arkansas
The city of Fayetteville, Arkansas in partnership with nonprofit Bikepacking Roots opens five new bikepacking routes, all beginning in Fayetteville, that range from 60-190 miles.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Zwift introduces Racing Score to make platform 'more competitive, fairer and accessible'
Zwift says new ranking system will reflect both fitness level and racing skill
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Katie Archibald set for racing return at World Championships after freak leg fracture
Scot 'thriving on the bike' having missed Olympics to recover
By Tom Davidson Published
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Luke Rowe to leave Ineos Grenadiers, joins Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale as a sports director
The Welsh rider spent 13 years with the British squad
By Adam Becket Published
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Mathieu van der Poel dominates in Leuven to win Gravel World Championships
The Dutchman adds another World Championship title to his palmarès as he solos to victory in the Flemish Brabant
By Joseph Lycett Published
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Marianne Vos edges Lotte Kopecky in two-up sprint to seal first Gravel World Championships title
World road champion and multi-discipline star jumped clear with 50km to race in Flemish Brabant, setting up two-horse race for rainbow
By Flo Clifford Published
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400km a day for a month: Lachlan Morton sets 'mind blowing' round-Australia record
EF Education rider completes astounding feat to reduce the record by nearly 25%
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I don’t know where I’d be without my leg' – Paracyclist Meg Fisher to tackle Ecuador’s Highest Peak, 20,549ft Chimborazo, to help provide life-changing prosthetics for amputees
'I will never forget how people told me to keep my expectations of my abilities low...I’m doing this to see if I can do it and to show others that they can do it too,' says Fisher.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tweets of the week: Tadej Pogačar's special nutrition isn't as pro as you think
The Giro d'Italia winner has his own Italian dish
By Tom Davidson Published
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First images of Tadej Pogačar's rainbow jersey revealed - and he might be set for white shorts
New kit from Pissei released ahead of Slovenian's first race as world champion at Saturday's Giro dell'Emilia
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘I am in love with Unbound Gravel’ - new documentary celebrates three unsung and behind-the-scenes heroes of race
Shimano's new documentary 'Unsung' shares the stories of three "behind-the-scenes" people who make Unbound Gravel happen each year: a sports photographer, a bike mechanic, and an event organizer.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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'One of the boys thinks I’ll be walking about in armour': Mark Cavendish knighted in ceremony at Windsor Castle
Manxman says he was “nervous” after being made a Knight Commander by Prince William
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Strava introduces new artificial intelligence feature for subscribers
Athlete Intelligence will take workout data and translate it into personalised insights
By Adam Becket Published
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2024 UCI Gravel World Championships: Van der Poel, Mohorič, Kopecky and Vos lead star-studded peloton in Leuven
Those who missed out on the rainbow bands in Zurich get a second chance at a jersey. Here's who and how to watch the races
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Cobbles to the sky: The day I conquered the mighty Gotthard Pass from both sides
As part of our summit baggers issue for CW's travel month, Tom Davidson travelled to the Swiss Alps to take on one of cycling's most unique climbs
By Tom Davidson Published
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Stephen Roche: 'Hopefully I can personally hand Pogačar the keys to the 'Triple Crown of Cycling' club'
The Irishman, who achieved the feat in 1987, praises Slovenian's 'superhuman achievement'
By James Shrubsall Published
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Latvia protest against Mathieu van der Poel's World Championships result, saying he 'endangered spectators'
Latvian Cycling Federation calls on UCI to explain decision not to disqualify Dutchman who mounted pavement
By Tom Davidson Published
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Milan-San Remo addition will 'raise the level even higher' in women’s cycling, says Kasia Niewiadoma
'It's really motivating to see that in just one season, everything can change' says Tour de France Femmes winner as she reflects on a year of success on the road
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Large UK cycling distributor enters administration, sources say, following ‘cheapest prices ever’ overstock sale
Sources from within the business say all staff have been let go, and were not paid at the end of the month
By James Shrubsall Published
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Michael Woods ate bicarb with a spoon during the World Championships — why didn't it send him rushing to the toilet?
Studies show the Canadian's World Champs bicarb snack could be the easiest to stomach yet
By James Shrubsall Published
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It’s a tough time being the next best thing in the Pogačar era
Ben O’Connor and Mathieu van der Poel thought they put in Worlds-winning rides on Sunday; there was just the small matter of Tadej Pogačar
By Adam Becket Published
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Zwift celebrates 10 years of ‘Ride On’ with mystery Tour of Watopia stage
Even after 10 years, not all of Watopia has been revealed, but it will be on November 12 as part of the 2024 Tour of Watopia.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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'Fairer' Cycle to Work scheme boss looking to end 'fatalist mindset' amongst independent bike retailers
'You’re the masters of your own destiny' Gogeta founder says retailers have the power to force change as row over schemes issues continues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Get those thighs pumping and win one of two Zwift Play controllers every week with our new series
By Stephen Shrubsall Published