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'Forcing a 69-inch gear up a 15% gradient on a muddy track with 23mm tires is proper training': Original gravel fights back
Take a fixed-wheel bike off-road this winter and you’ll discover that they’re a hack-of-all-trades and a master of fun, says Simon Warren
By Simon Warren Published
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Canyon bikes credits 'unique' business model for 23% growth amidst turbulent wider cycling industry
Brands year-on-year sales figures have increased 23% in 2023
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tweets of the week: Guillaume Martin wins a literary prize and Mathieu van der Poel grows a mullet
How many top GC riders have written award-winning books? we imagine what they would do
By Adam Becket Published
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Women’s glucose levels dip lower than men’s after exercise, study finds
As real-time continuous glucose monitors become a more established tech, new research is delving into the data they can provide
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Lidl-Trek win WorldTour battle to sign young Danish phenomenon Albert Philipsen for 2025
Top teams from Jumbo-Visma to Ineos Grenadiers were reportedly battling it out to sign the multi-junior world champion
By Adam Becket Published
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Felt bicycles to be sold due to ‘difficult’ economic environment
American bike brand to change ownership for third time in six years
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Emma Finucane and Adam Yates crowned Cycling Weekly's riders of the year
CW Awards issue also crowns club, local hero, and rising star of the year
By Adam Becket Published
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Garmin unveils $2,000 smart trainer with multidirectional movement for ‘most realistic’ ride feel
The new Tacx Neo 3M Smart Trainer gets more accurate, more dynamic and more social
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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British energy brand Outdoor Provisions set to close, offers 50% off site-wide
'Short of something unexpected' the energy bar and nut butter company is heading out of business
By Adam Becket Published
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Brian Cookson Q&A: 'Chris Boardman winning in Barcelona was the only time I’ve ever cried at a bike race'
Former UCI and British Cycling President tells Cycling Weekly about his time in cycling
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Shimano components made by 'modern slaves', according to investigation
Allegations - strongly denied by the Kwang Li Industry - include physical abuse and threats, unlawful salary deductions and recruitment fees, and unpaid suspension
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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The problem with Strava messaging is not Strava messaging, it's an environment where women don't feel safe exercising alone or existing online
Strava is looking at a Pandora's box response to its addition of DMs, but this isn't an issue for one app to solve
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Marshall 'Major' Taylor - cycling's first Black world champion - could receive a Congressional Medal, 92 years after his death
The award would be in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model and equal rights advocate
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'We failed him' - new non-profit commemorates life of Magnus White, teen cyclist who was killed by reckless driver, by making cycling safer for others
In White's legacy, The White Line aims to inspire and aid the development of young cyclists globally while raising awareness of bicycle and automobile safety to create safer cycling environments
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Ineos Grenadiers announce new CEO, performance director, and director of racing
Reshuffle at British squad follows departure of Rod Ellingworth and Roger Hammond
By Adam Becket Published
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'UK's leading cycling event' - the Cycle Show - reportedly axed for 2024 as industry struggles to negotiate 'current challenges' created by overstocking and lack of demand
Wider issues in cycling industry blamed for cancellation of show next year, according to insiders
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Cycling in London continues to rise, with 20% increase since pre-pandemic
6.3% more journeys bike bike occurred this year than in 2022, according to Transport for London
By Adam Becket Published
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Groupama-FDJ partner with Willier Triestina from 2024
French team split with Lapierre after 22 years together
By Adam Becket Published
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A love letter to my 12-year-old Garmin
You don't throw something out unless it's broken, right?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Enve to replace Specialized as equipment sponsor of Team TotalEnergies in 2024: 'It’s a dream come true', says the Utah brand
Just three years after manufacturing its first bike frame, Enve will enter the WolrdTour with the Melee
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Should you be waxing your chain?
Reduced wear from chain waxing could save you money - but is the saving worth the hassle and the outlay?
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Former UK time trial ace the victim of bike raid
Matt Bottrill had a unique Giant Trinity taken by bike thief on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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There should be no more flying in Grand Tours
In the age of climate crisis, no race organiser should create an event that means air travel will be used
By Adam Becket Published
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Strava introduces messaging
The activity-tracking app can now be used to chat to your fellow cyclists and runners
By Adam Becket Published
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Did Egan Bernal accidentally leak the 2024 Ineos Grenadiers kit? Ineos and Bioracer part ways
Colombian 2019 Tour de France champion posted an image of a new jersey online before quickly deleting it
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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I run, cycle and lift weights - and I've never been fitter or felt better
Staying fit and healthy doesn't need to be about riding your bike every day, in fact, a little more variety might just be what we all need
By Ellie Donnell Published
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You can spice your winter ride up with intervals or a slice of Bakewell tart - I know which I'd choose
With the dark nights stretching out before him, Cycling Weekly's columnist Hutch considers ways to conquer the winter blues
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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Tweets of the week: A finish line crash, Vingegaard's doppelgänger, and Van Vleuten on stage
Toms Skuijnš gets confused in France, and cyclo-crossers don't like Guinness in Belgium. It's all going on
By Adam Becket Published
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Tour de France organisers 'not crazy enough' to put cobbles on stage one of 2025 race
Race's route designer says pavé will be back - just not in 2025
By Adam Becket Published