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Bib shorts vs Waist shorts for cycling - Which one should you choose?
By Andy Turner published
Versus Both have their advantages, but which is right for you?

Sean Kelly's Classics Column: Tadej Pogačar would be crazy to ride Paris-Roubaix
By Sean Kelly published
Sean Kelly analyses an eventful weekend at Strade Bianche, and looks at where Pogačar's Classics campaign goes from here

Strade Bianche was spectacular yet again, but here is how we think it can be even better
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Gravel bikes, shorter race distances, obligation for the best riders to race and making the event more attractive for roadside fans

Dust, drama, and domination in Strade Bianche 2025 - Gallery
By Dani Ostanek published
The best photos of the day as Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering soar to victory in Siena

Empower, influence, transform, inspire - Women at the forefront of the race to advance professional cycling
By Maria David published
In-depth Cyclingnews highlights some of the standout performances of women in cycling on International Women's Day

'1,000 women is the baseline, not the goal' - Unbound Gravel and Lauf Gravel Worlds raise the bar in off-road cycling for women
By Jackie Tyson published
In-depth 2025 International Women's Day - How Girls Gone Gravel and 1,000 Women of Gravel make impacts beyond the US Midwest

Training, genetics, and ageism: How close could you get to Pogačar and Niewiadoma?
By James Witts published
We’ve all dreamt it – just how strong and fast could we ride if we lived and trained like the world’s best? And if the dream dies and we can’t make it, just what is it that WorldTour teams look for in younger riders?

'I recognised how deep into a hole I put myself' – Veronica Ewers returns to racing after eating disorder recovery
By Matilda Price published
Interview EF Education-Oatly rider started her first race in nine months after time off to recover from RED-S and disordered eating

'The gravel is a lot looser than usual' – Riders prepare for a fast, dusty and furious Strade Bianche
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 'It's hard to beat Mr Pogi but you've got to try' – say Quinn Simmons as riders complete recon rides of the Tuscan gravel roads

Who is Patrick Lefevere?
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature All you need to know about the most successful – and often most controversial – team manager in modern cycling history

Best road bike mudguards: Fenders for staying clean and dry on winter rides
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike mudguards help you stay drier and cleaner on wet rides

'I love the Classics, they're pure adrenaline' – Tadej Pogačar kicks off spring campaign aiming for Strade Bianche treble
By Stephen Farrand published
Feature 'We have to be realistic, there's nothing we can do' says Alberto Bettiol, who admits the peloton will be racing for second in Siena

Six conclusions from Opening Weekend 2025 – fascinating big team weaknesses, a new women's balance of power and Alpecin-Deceuninck's great start
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis The major talking points from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Opening Weekend tech gallery part 2: Unreleased bikes, brand new tyres, and aftermarket brake mods
By Tom Wieckowski published
Opening Weekend tech from Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Have we just seen the start of ‘road mullet’ wheelsets at Opening Weekend?
By Will Jones published
Tech Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe seen using a deeper front wheel than rear at Omloop het Nieuwsblad

Why Tom Pidcock’s 'smart wheels' might actually catch on
By Will Jones published
Tech And why you might not even have a choice about it

Opening weekend tech gallery part 1: New tyres, stacked stems and rebadged frames
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech from day one of Opening Weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

'For Belgians, it's the first real race of the season' - Thomas De Gendt on why Omloop Het Nieuwsblad matters so much
By Thomas De Gendt published
Opinion 'A win in Omloop means your Classics season is already made'
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