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Best heart rate monitors of 2025: Never miss a beat, on and off the bike
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's guide The best heart rate monitors will track your heart rate comfortably, consistently and accurately

Shimano M520 pedal review: Solid, dependable, and brilliant value
By Varun Jyothykumar published
review While the M520 lacks the flash of premium options it does basically the same thing for a small weight penalty in a package that'll take years of abuse.

Crankbrothers Candy 7 pedal review: A more free pedalling feel, but with reduced durability
By Varun Jyothykumar published
review If you find SPD systems too rigid then the Crankbrothers Candy pedals may well be for you, but you'll have to look after them.

Best tyre levers: One product is so good, we've not bothered including the rest
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide After testing out various other tyre lever options, nothing comes close to the Muc-Off Rim Stix

Petr Vakoč, Alex Howes, Peta Mullens, Amity Rockwell among 138 wildcard contenders aiming for 6 spots in Life Time Grand Prix
By Jackie Tyson published
News Rock Cobbler 12.0 winner Ruth Holcomb makes cut for new U23 programme, which confirmed 63 athletes

The Mid South cancels gravel race amid intensifying wildfires in Oklahoma
By Jackie Tyson published
News 107-mile route was to begin Saturday morning from Stillwater

'The nerves before each season start are always the same' – Marianne Vos eyes third decade in pro road racing
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis Dutch superstar kicks off 20th pro season this Sunday in Italy at Trofeo Alfredo Binda

CeramicSpeed UFO Drip All Conditions review: One of the best drip lubes on the market
By Tom Wieckowski published
review A fast, clean, low wear wax base drip lube that will only be a good thing for your drivetrain
Races & Results
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- LTGP #2 - Unbound 200 Elite men | Emporia / 200mile
- LTGP #2 - Unbound 200 Elite women | Emporia / 200mile
- Unbound 100 - Elite women and men | Emporia / 100mile
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- Gravelista - UCI Gravel World Series: Winning return for Brendan Johnston at Gravelista while Talia Appleton breaks through | Seymour, Victoria, Australia / 135km
- Castellon Gravel Race | Llucena, Spain / 97km
- Gravel Brazil | Camboriu, Brazil / 111km
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