Swiss Cycling has organised a tribute ride and a ceremony in Zurich this Saturday to honour the memory of Gino Mäder, who died after a crash at the Tour de Suisse last week. Mäder, 26, was a talented rider for Bahrain-Victorious and a beloved member of the cycling community. His...
The cycling community was shocked and saddened by the news of Gino Mäder’s death after a horrific crash at the Tour de Suisse. The 26-year-old Bahrain Victorious rider fell into a ravine on the descent of the Albulapass on stage five of the race. His loss has been felt deeply...
Ineos Grenadiers have announced that Egan Bernal will lead their team at the Tour de France in July, as the Colombian makes his comeback to the race he won in 2019. Bernal has not raced a Grand Tour since his horrific crash in early 2022, but he has shown signs...
Fred Wright is eyeing the British National Championships titles in both the time trial and the road race, after showing his form at the Critérium du Dauphiné earlier this month. The Bahrain-Victorious rider finished fourth in the stage four-time trial, only 34 seconds behind the winner Mikkel Bjerg, and ahead...
Astana Qazaqstan has announced that Mark Renshaw will join the team as a sprint consultant for the Tour de France, where he will reunite with his former leadout partner Mark Cavendish. Renshaw said he gave up other plans for July to help Cavendish make history. Cavendish is aiming to break...
2021 was a year of change for me. I moved to a new place, I had a longer transit commute, I broke my foot and I joined TikTok. These changes led me to discover the joy of e-bikes. My physical therapist suggested I try an e-bike to recover from my...
Hutchinson Challenger Tyres: The Ultimate Guide for Cyclists When it comes to high-performance cycling, the right tyres can make all the difference. The Hutchinson Challenger Tyres have gained a reputation for their durability, grip, and versatility, making them a top choice for road cyclists and gravel riders alike. In this comprehensive guide,...
Bargain hunters can bid on cheap road and gravel bikes from Forme, as part of a massive sale of Moore Large stock. The British cycling distributor went into administration in March, and around 35,000 bikes are being auctioned off by John Pye Auctions. The latest lots include ten Forme Monyash...
It’s time to reveal the winner of Cycling Weekly’s 2023 Race Bike of the Year award – but not before we explain how we chose the contenders and the criteria we used to judge them. We only considered bikes that are raced at the WorldTour level, and we picked the...
Brompton, the British maker of one of the best folding bikes in the world, has secured £19 million from BGF, a fund that invests in growing businesses. The deal, announced on Tuesday, gives BGF a minority stake in Brompton. The company will remain independent, owned by its founder Andrew Ritchie,...
What you eat and drink on the bike can make or break your performance. Proper fuelling is essential to avoid fatigue, dehydration and stomach issues. But how much and what should you consume for different ride lengths and intensities? The general rule is to aim for 60-90g of carbohydrates per...
Valtteri Bottas is not only a Formula 1 driver, but also a passionate gravel cyclist. He loves riding on the dirt roads of his native Finland, especially with his girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell, a pro cyclist for Canyon-SRAM. Bottas wants to share his passion with the world, so he is launching...
Greg Van Avermaet has revealed that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of 2023, after a brilliant 17-year career that saw him win some of the biggest races in the sport, including Paris-Roubaix, Gent-Wevelgem and the Olympic Road Race in 2016. The Belgian made the announcement on...
Pinarello has unveiled a new Dogma XC mountain bike that will be ridden by Ineos Grenadiers stars Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in the 2023 season, starting with this weekend’s UCI World Cup opener in Nove Mesto, Czechia. The bike is a prototype that will be available to buy in...
Mark Cavendish has announced that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of the 2023 season, after a glittering 17-year career that made him one of the greatest sprinters of all time. The 38-year-old confirmed his decision at a press conference on Monday’s rest day at the Giro...
The simplicity of the Gravel SL Pro’s name belies the true expanse of Ribble’s drop-bar mixed-terrain range. Two platforms with very different geometries are offered – and each of those is available in no fewer than four different frame materials, with each model being subtly different itself. The ‘Gravel’ I...
Thibaut Pinot’s personalised Lapierre Xelius SL3 from last year’s Vuelta a España is one of 15 objects open for bids online auctioneers Catawiki (opens in new tab). The unique model, which contains the locations of the retiring Frenchman’s most iconic wins on the top tube, has been put up for...
Williams Brothers Launch New City-Based Cycling Team in Austin, Texas The cycling world is buzzing with excitement as the Williams Brothers announce the launch of their new city-based professional cycling team in Austin, Texas. This bold move marks a significant step in expanding the reach of competitive cycling in the...
Following the launch of his third team, the Austin Aviators, L39ion of Los Angeles’s Justin Williams today announced the creation of a new race series, the Circuit Racing International Tour (CRIT). CRIT is a partnership between’s William’s company, Williams Racing Development (WRDevo), and Wasserman Ventures, which is an offshoot of...
Trinity Racing being at the Tour of the Alps is “huge” for the team, Pete Kennaugh has said, as he experiences the “full circle” of being around people he used to ride with at Team Sky, but now as a member of staff. The British UCI Continental team, run by...
Tao Geoghegan Hart dedicated his spectacular victory in Austria on stage one of Tour of the Alps for Ineos Grenadiers to his Dad. The British rider timed his final kick to the line to perfection, passing Jack Haig of Bahrain Victorious and Hugh Carthy of EF Education-EasyPost to take control...
Geraint Thomas believes that Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) and Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) are certainly beatable at the Giro d’Italia, and that the strength in depth within his Ineos Grenadiers team could give them an edge. Roglič enters the race as arguably the outright favourite, particularly after winning both Tirreno-Adriatico and...
Decathlon may be the world’s largest sporting goods retailer but in the U.S. the French brand is far from known. A one-stop-superstore, Decathlon is known for its massive selection of affordable products for all sporting goods needs. But for many Americans at the Sea Otter Classic this past weekend, the...
If Alison “Ali Action” Jackson weren’t a bike racer, she’d be a chiropractor, a different type of professional athlete or maybe, a hip-hop dancer or ballerina. And if you’re one of the thousands of fans that follow her on social media, you know she’s got the moves. While she may...
Today’s best Kask Sintesi deals Kask’s all-new Sintesi helmet ranks among the best road helmets we’ve tested. Its sleek, understated design blends in with multiple different riding genres, from fast road rides to more relaxed gravel explorations. This, coupled with solid build quality and WG11 safety group compliance...
What is the price of success? Imagine you could achieve your ultimate cycling goal but knew that in doing so you would sacrifice your social life, compromise your mental health and possibly end up with brittle bones. Would it be worth it? Research consistently shows that cycling is a hugely...
After clinching her first WorldTour podium last season, former British road champion Pfeiffer Georgi is eager to repeat the feat. This time, though, she wants the top step. The 22-year-old, now in her fifth season at Team DSM, has taken up new leadership duties on the road, and feels stronger...
Adopting an aerodynamic riding position is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways of going faster on the bike. But if you try to mimic the pros by going straight into the lowest tuck you think you can contort yourself into, you’re likely going to end up reducing the power...
If you live in Los Angeles and fancy becoming a part of USA Cycling’s squad for the 2028 Olympics, a golden opportunity is around the corner. The organisation has launched a programme called Search for Speed (opens in new tab), and is holding public events to try and get underrepresented...
If Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s fourth place at Strade Bianche was just a form finder, then the peloton might be in for a shock in next month’s Ardennes Classics. The Danish national champion raced aggressively on Tuscany’s gravel roads, before holding off world champion Annemiek van Vleuten as she crested the...
