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Best women’s cycling gloves: Protection and comfort rolled into one
By Charlotte Broughton last updated
Buyer's Guide A selection of the best short- and long-fingered gloves for women, no matter the conditions

'We have been ignored' – Riders from Pidcock to Pieterse rally against World Series XCO MTB podium cut from five to three
By Simone Giuliani last updated
News Update: Adds UCI response to statement from over 120 riders, including entire top 30

Guidelines to eliminate 'huge impact' of drafting in women's races coming to Life Time Grand Prix series
By Jackie Tyson published
News 'How to enforce it and how do you enforce it fairly' are the big questions on rule which will be implemented from Sea Otter Classic Gravel

Specialized Vice President lobbies US government for stricter tariffs on foreign imports, citing illegal import of fentanyl as a key reason
By Will Jones published
News Public comments reveal that Robert Margevicius suggests the federal government is losing 'billions in collectable tariffs' through lenient 'de minimis' threshold

Best bike locks 2025: Quality locks to keep your bike secure
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide We test the best bike locks to help you keep your bike safe when you leave it

Anna Yamauchi tops Katerina Nash in 'slide it to ride it' slippery edition of Lake Sonoma MTB
By Jackie Tyson published
Results Bradyn Lange leads solo from start to finish with victory at third stop of Grasshopper Adventure Series

Annika Langvad wins record sixth title on return to Cape Epic with Sofia Gomez Villafañe
By Simone Giuliani, Jackie Tyson published
News Nino Schurter and Filippo Colombo claim men's MTB endurance test after stretching gap to Lucas Braidot and Simone Avondetto on final stage

Medical checks reveal Rebecca Henderson raced to Australian mountain bike title with fractured shoulder
By Simone Giuliani published
News Out for Oceania Championships and Brazil World Cup after crashing on first lap in brutal conditions Sunday but still claiming 12th consecutive elite cross-country national title
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