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'I really want to win the mountain bike world title' - Mathieu van der Poel adds fat tyre racing to Classics and Tour de France goals
By Stephen Farrand published
News Alpecin-Deceuninck leader to debut at Tirreno-Adriatico and challenge Tadej Pogačar in Belgium

Best energy gels for cycling: Quick hits of carbohydrates for all your athletic endeavours
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best energy gels for cycling can boost your rides, races and workouts

UCI rescinds Ritchey’s right to use rainbow stripes on its components
By Will Jones published
news After 30 years of use the WCS line of components will no longer feature the rainbow flash

Leadville winner Melisa Rollins starts year at RADL GRVL with 'completely new everything'
By Jackie Tyson published
News US gravel racer begins privateer push with Liv Racing Collective and return to Life Time Grand Prix

The legend of the disappearing trophy - Why this melting award is one of the most coveted in off-road racing
By Jackie Tyson published
Feature The Iceman Cometh reward gets high marks for its hype as well as 'bringing everyone together' before it vanishes

Michaela Thompson blazes trail on Life Time Grand Prix a year before U23 program unveiled
By Jackie Tyson published
News 22-year-old podium finisher at Leadville Trail 100 MTB returns to off-road series as youngest woman in elite field for 2024

Mathieu van der Poel sets key goal for 2025: I would like to become MTB world champion
By James Moultrie published
News Dutchman also eyes record fourth Tour of Flanders but admits Pogačar 'will be difficult to beat'

Tom Pidcock's brother Joe added to Q36.5 lineup for 2025, Briton's coach Kurt Bogaerts also joins
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Late addition of 22-year-old completes Swiss team roster for next season
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Samara Maxwell makes history for New Zealand with cross-country win on elite debut at UCI Mountain Bike World Series
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