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Olympic medals, rainbow jerseys and a 104-tooth chainring: Inside the engineering legend of Royce
By Tom Wieckowski published
British brand Royce has been responsible for some of the finest hubs, bottom brackets and components of the last 40 years

'It's not crazy to aim for the World Championship stripes' – Brodie Chapman picks up Australia’s time trial baton
By Simone Giuliani published
Interview National title just beginning for UAE ADQ rider as she takes over as Australia's leading contender after Grace Brown's retirement

'It's hard to grow if you're not a superstar' - Why Finn Fisher-Black left UAE Emirates, the best team in the world
By James Moultrie published
Interview New Zealand rider says 'It was hard to find my place' as he heads to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in search of Grand Tour racing

How Neve Bradbury went from teenage Zwift Academy winner to 'world-class' climber in just four seasons
By James Moultrie published
Interview 'Now that I have the results, I'm a lot more confident' says Australian after breakthrough 2024 season

'We were always limited before, now the potential is massive' – Ralph Denk on a new ceiling and choosing Red Bull over the Middle East
By James Moultrie published
Interview Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe CEO talks first six months of project with energy drinks giant and how investing in development is in their 'DNA'

10 riders to watch at the 2025 Australian Road National Championships in Perth
By Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Can Luke Plapp make it a four year run and who will replace a retiring Grace Brown as time trial champion? We take a closer look at the riders set to make a mark in the west

Pro cyclists want gear restrictions to slow down races, here's why the tech experts don't think it will make the peloton safer
By Josh Croxton published
news Heavier bikes, better bottle cages, additional sensors and even airbags cited as better areas to increase safety

'I showed that I had the raw power' - Laurence Pithie confident of Classics boost after breakthrough season
By James Moultrie published
Interview 22-year-old Kiwi talks leaving Groupama-FDJ for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and becoming a regular contender in the Cobbled Classics

'Nothing for granted and no gifts' - UAE Team Emirates XRG won't ease up in 2025
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis Sports manager Joxean Fernández Matxin explains how Tadej Pogačar and the whole team intend to dominate yet again

The launch of a new road racing season - A guide to Australia’s 2025 sun-drenched opening block
By Simone Giuliani published
Feature A packed start to the year as racing rolls from a Perth Australian Championships to the Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

'We're not all like Remco' - Junior World Champion Lorenzo Finn explains why he's not rushing to join the WorldTour
By James Moultrie published
Introducing Italian discusses decision not to jump straight to WorldTour and how having an Italian mother and English father aided his pro ambitions

Men's WorldTour 2025 – Comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis A closer look at every squad in the top flight, from Alpecin-Deceuninck to XDS Astana

More data, more warmth, and more practical: Graham’s Gear of the Year
By Graham Cottingham published
gear of the year All the little bits that made my year of cycling funner, faster and more comfortable in 2024

The future of gravel tech, an indoor bike, and a very expensive facility: Josh's Gear of the Year
By Josh Croxton published
gear of the year You could say I'm a 'big fan' of these things

Long-haul flights, extensive transfers, and carbon offsetting: What is pro cycling doing to cut carbon emissions?
By Emma Cole published
The multi-continental calendar takes cycling to the global stage but with lengthy transfers and teams flying riders around the world – what's the cost to the planet?

'Descending is road cycling's last mystique' - Safa Brian on keeping up with the pros and embracing cycling's raw beauty
By Pete Trifunovic published
From a bike messenger to descending full gas with Tom Pidcock, the South African defines cycling's unquantifiable pleasures

Women's WorldTour bikes and tech 2025: What are teams using this year?
By Tom Wieckowski published
FDJ Suez switch to Specialized bikes and components, Team Picnic PostNL switch to Lapierre, and UAE Team ADQ still has a parmesan sponsor

'In cycling, you can just buy success' - Jonathan Vaughters on financial fairness, super teams and the sponsorship dilemma
By James Moultrie published
'There should be some attempt to regulate the way riders are recruited, the way teams are constructed, and what is considered sort of financially fair'
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