This is our definitive fantasy women’s squad from the last decade

This is the ultimate women's team of the last decade (Pictures: Getty Images)

With the continued professionalisation of women’s professional cycling, we have seen an enormous surge in racing talent.

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Big miles, healthy eating, and off-road adventures: New Year’s resolutions for cyclists to make in 2020

A new year means a chance to set big targets for 2019

Now is the time to set your New Year's resolutions for 2020, and we've got plenty of bike-based ones for you to consider.

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How to use training software to hit peak form

Using a heart rate data can help you better understand your body is performing

If you’re training in earnest for an event, or you’ve got an entire season of racing planned, then it’s highly likely that you’re using a form of training software. It’s entirely at the user’s discretion how deep they delve into the tools available to them. Athletes can simply manually log the number of hours and […]

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The top nine races from the 2019 Women's WorldTour

Marianne Vos wins La Course 2019 (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

From March to August, from the freezing rain of the Netherlands, to the scorching sun of Italy in July, here's our look at the best days of 2019

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Sunday trading: Top deals from the January sales

Big deals on Shimano, Garmin and much more

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Cyclist's are fundraising for Dimension Data rider's medical and legal fees after park ranger ordeal

Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

A UK cyclist has set up a fundraising page with the aim of covering medical and legal fees for Nicholas Dlamini, the Dimension Data rider who sustained a broken arm after being manhandled by park rangers.  Footage emerged this week, showing the South African rider being shoved against a vehicle by Table Mountain National Park rangers, before […]

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Fat burning and cycling: separating the myths from the truth

Burn more fat and you’ll spare carbohydrate, lose weight and ultimately ride faster — that’s the theory. But does it work in practice, or is it all a bunch of big fat lies?

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How to write your own annual cycling training plan

Make a training and recovery plan that suits you. Photo: Jesse Wild

January is the month of new resolutions. However, without a plan most new ambitions won’t go much further than the Facebook meme stage. ‘A goal is a dream with a plan’, or so such memes might proclaim (the original quote comes from motivational speaker, Greg Reid, we believe). There’s truth in that – provided your dream […]

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The best races of the last decade

The best races of the last decade (Pictures: Getty Images/ Sunada)

The end of 2019 marks more than just another changing season, it also carries us into a new decade.

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Dimension Data rider suffers broken arm after being manhandled by park rangers

Shocking video footage has emerged of a Dimension Data rider being manhandled by park rangers in an incident that left him with a broken arm.

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The 10 best performances of the 2019 road season

We take a look at the performances that left us in awe in 2019

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When do cyclists hit peak form? Cycling into your 40s, 50s and beyond

Peaking on time is an art. So much so that there are software packages devoted to writing an annual plan geared towards hitting ideal form on just the right day. But what about the bigger picture: when in the overall story of a rider’s life is their performance potential at its very greatest? And can […]

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How much protein do cyclists need?

It's not just for bodybuilders. Upping the protein in your diet could help you control your appetite and become leaner

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Is this the ultimate Tour de France fantasy team from the last decade?

Is this the ultimate Tour de France fantasy team? (Pictures: Tim De Waele/ Corbis via Getty Images / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Probably the toughest job for any pro cycling team boss is putting together the perfect selection of talent for the biggest race of the year, the Tour de France.

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'I wasn't ready to give up': How five riders bounced back from serious setbacks

Allen and Harvey's RAAM bid/Chris Froome (Twitter)

Cycling goes wrong sometimes, it’s a fact of life. Be it injury, illness or error, the important thing is how you respond and move on. Dr Josephine Perry speaks to riders who’ve bounced back from serious setback

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Top 10 cycling news stories of 2019

Rohan Dennis and Alessandro De Marchi (Getty and Twitter)

We take a look back at the 10 most-read news articles on the Cycling Weekly website in 2019

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Nine Christmas experiences all cyclists will recognise

Image: Robert Couse-Baker, Flikr

It's the time of year where reindeer tails replace race numbers

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Should you ride your bike on Christmas Day?

This year, I will ride my bike on Christmas Day for the first time ever. Well, only if it’s not raining, sleeting or icy. And there’s no way in hell I’m touching the turbo or rollers. The reason? Simply, the way the Christmas Day dice rolled this year means that I’ll be at home rather […]

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Which were the best pro teams of the decade?

We take a look at the strongest and most successful teams of the last decade

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Christmas eating: Festive food swaps (video)

Christmas is traditionally a time of overindulgence, but you don’t need to pig out and pile on the pounds. Eat the right seasonal treats and you won’t have to worry about your waistline. In fact, some festive foods may even help your cycling

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10 types of rider you'll see on every club run

(Credit: Jesse Wild)

We've all met these riders...

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Simon Yates will skip Tour de France 2020

Simon Yates wins stage 12 of the Tour de France 2019 (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)

Simon Yates has announced his plans for 2020, with the British Grand Tour star skipping the Tour de France.

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Seven fitness innovations of the decade

We take a look at the biggest advancements of the tenties

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Should you cycle with a cold and how can cyclists avoid illness?

We all loathe the common cold — are there any effective ways to prevent and treat it? Vicky Ware finds out

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Who were the best riders of the 2010s?

As the decade comes to a close, we take a look at the best riders of the 2010s

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Can cycling cure a hangover?

Indulging in a few beers shouldn’t stop you riding your bike. We show you how to fend off a hangover so you can ride headache-free the next day

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Tweets of the year: The best tweets of 2019

Egan Bernal (Getty)

Most tweets are not good tweets but these ones are

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Can you convert a normal bike to an e-bike?

Feeling a little e-curious but don't want to splash the cash?

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Can you improve on your weaknesses?

Let’s be under no illusions: the physiological glass ceiling exists — your body’s limitations, though invisible, are real. World-class athletes need to know exactly where their limits lie: the areas where they have already reached their potential, as well as the areas where they can still reach for the sky. But does the same apply […]

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Tweets of the Week: Dame Sarah Storey, Mark Cavendish, Remco Evenepoel and more

The best tweets from the cycling world this week (Picture: Twitter/ @alexdowsett)

We're less than a week away from Christmas and as you'd expect the pros are getting into the festive spirit. 

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British Cycling announce new women’s classifications for 2020

British Cycling have announce sweeping changes to women’s racing to help improve the consistency of events on the calendar.

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Jumbo-Visma target 2020 Tour de France with three leaders in Dumoulin, Roglič and Kruijswijk

Jumbo Visma's 2020 kit

Jumbo-Visma will adopt the Movistar approach in the 2020 Tour de France, taking three leaders in Tom Dumoulin, Primož Roglič and Steven Kruijswijk.

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Cycling Weekly magazine's review of the decade

So that was it, the twenty-tens. A decade when British riders came to dominate grand tours (never thought we’d be saying that), time triallers took on and beat the air in front of them and the word Mamil was invented. From the big wins to the cultural shifts on two wheels, cycling went through some […]

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Rohan Dennis talks 2019 Tour de France and Ineos signing

Rohan Dennis at the 2019 World Championships in Yorkshire(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Rohan Dennis has reflected on his turbulent 2019 season, which included pulling out of the Tour de France, winning a second consecutive time trial world title, and then signing for Team Ineos.

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10 worst winter kit mistakes and how to avoid them

Winter cycling can be unpleasant for a whole load of reasons. One of the easiest ways to make it a little more enjoyable is to select the right winter kit

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The winner of the 2019 men’s Zwift Academy has been announced

2019 Zwift Academy winner, Drew Christensen (Picture: Zwift)

Drew Christensen has been crowned winner of the 2019 men’s Zwift Academy, securing him a pro contract with the NTT development squad.

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National teams won’t be allowed to ride under-23 Giro d’Italia in 2020

British under-23 star Ethan Hayter (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Changes to the under-23 Giro d’Italia means that national teams won’t be invited to compete in the nine-stage race next season.

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World's oldest bike business launches new road and gravel models

Hammerandtongs and Off Grid and the most recent editions to the Pearson family

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Mark Cavendish: People said I was finished in 2010 and every year since

Mark Cavendish has spoken about the stress and pressure he faced as he developed into one of the best sprinters in history.

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Geraint Thomas says Team Ineos has better riders but he wants to target 2020 Tour de France

Geraint Thomas (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

Geraint Thomas admits there are better riders in the Team Ineos roster, but still wants to chase glory in the 2020 Tour de France.

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Could you help fuel Chris Froome? Team Ineos are hiring a performance nutritionist

Chris Froome during the 2019 Critérium du Dauphiné (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

One of the most essential aspects of winning the Tour de France is fuelling.

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GB faces tough battle at 2020 Olympics but can still be confident, says head coach

Great Britain women's team pursuit squad at the Rio 2016 Olympics (Sunada)

Great Britain faces its biggest ever challenge in its quest to dominate the cycling events at next summer’s Olympics, its head coach believes.

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Cycling Weekly announces Michelle Arthurs-Brennan as tech editor

We take a look at the design process behind the revolutionary machine

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Caleb Ewan extends Lotto-Soudal contract until 2022

Caleb Ewan (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

The Australian signs a new deal after a successful year with the Belgian team

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Ineos announce partnership with Mercedes Motorsport

Jim Ratcliffe, Chris Froome and Dave Brailsford (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

This collaboration follows the official launch of the Bahrain-McLaren WorldTour outfit

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Jess Varnish wins right to appeal British Cycling employment case

Jess Varnish (Getty)

The new hearing is set to take place in the first half of 2020

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Jumbo-Visma reveal 2020 jersey and first glimpse of Tom Dumoulin in Dutch squad's colours

Jumbo Visma's 2020 kit

Faded dots are out, block colours are in

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Canyon-SRAM unveil early contender for kit of the year

Canyon-SRAM's 2020 kit

The colourful number made by Rapha is sure to stand out in the peloton during the 2020 season

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Steven Kruijswijk to lead Jumbo-Visma at Vuelta a España 2020

Steven Kruijswijk at the 2019 Tour de France (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Dutch squad will be hoping to follow up Primož Roglič's victory at the 2019 Spanish Grand Tour

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Give the gift of Cycling Weekly this Christmas

Take advantage of our sale on Cycling Weekly magazine subscriptions today

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Tourmalet summit finish confirmed for Vuelta a España 2020 as full route revealed

Riders climb the Tourmalet on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The route of the 2020 Vuelta a España has been officially unveiled, featuring the Col du Tourmalet, the Angliru and stages in the Netherlands, France and Portugal. 

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Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal delayed again – this time until spring 2020

Dr Richard Freeman (second left) with QC Mary O'Rourke (left) and his defence team after appearing at a hearing at the misconduct hearing (Picture: PA Wire/PA Images)

Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal has been delayed until spring 2020, adding to a catalogue of delays and setbacks.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Team Ineos have taken sport and science to a level we’ve not seen before

Team Sky's new back Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Photo: DIRK WAEM/AFP/Getty Images)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Team Ineos has taken sport and science to a new level in cycling, as he explained his reasons for taking over the British WorldTour team.

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Six reasons why a return to work could be good for your rides

We take a look at reasons why a return to work could be good for your rides

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A cycle challenge with a World Cup hero, Leicester Tiger and Wham! icon

Are you ready for a cycling challenge across the Mediterranean next summer, where you could be joining World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio, England and Tigers legend Austin Healey and pop royalty in Andrew Ridgeley? Then why don’t you join the Dallaglio Cycle Slam? The event could be a fantastic new year’s resolution by challenging yourself […]

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Watch: US cyclocross champion shows incredible bike control during sketchy moment

National cyclocross championships are always a great showcase of bike-handling skills in tough conditions.

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Canyon release 2020 version of the Grail AL gravel bike

Image: Canyon

The new year models come with SRAM Rival and Shimano GRX groupsets

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Is this the worst kit in the 2020 pro peloton?

The new Bardiani-CSF kit is likely to split opinion... (Picture: Bardiani-CSF)

What’s the main function of a cycling kit?

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Dan Martin says it's clear why he joined Israel Cycling Academy as team steps up to WorldTour

Dan Martin training in the desert in Israel (Picture: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation)

Dan Martin’s decision to join Israel Cycling Academy for 2020 may have seemed like a surprise to many.

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Sofia Bertizzolo signs with CCC-Liv after contract with police blocked her from joining Movistar

Sofia Bertizzolo is unable to sign with Movistar (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Sofia Bertizzolo was all set to capitalise on her 2019 season next year, as she was on her way to Movistar after a string of hugely promising results.

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Editor's Choice 2019: The best rated products of the year

Our favourite products of the year all in one place and reviewed, it's Editor's Choice 2019

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Track sprinter ‘prayed no wood splinters would pierce his leg again’ during World Cup crash

Azizulhasni Awang crashed at high-speed during the track World Cup in Brisbane (Picture: @Instagram/ @azizulhasniawang)

Malaysian sprinter Azizulhasni Awang is all too aware of the dangers of track sprinting.

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Do you remember your first bike...?

You've still got time to order an amazing kids' bike for a Christmas your child will remember forever

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Tom Pidcock says he rode ‘surprisingly well’ to finish second as Mathieu van der Poel returns to winning ways

Tom Pidcock finishes second behind Mathieu van der Poel, with Quinten Hermans third (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Pidcock surprised himself with a storming performance that carried him to second behind Mathieu van der Poel in the Druivencross this weekend.

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Watch: Massive crash on final day of Brisbane Track Cycling World Cup

Crash at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Brisbane (BBC/Getty)

The huge pile-up occurred in the women's omnium scratch race

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Which WorldTour team has the best kit for 2020? A considered ranking

New team kits for 2020 (Background image: Getty)

We take a closer look at the peloton's new looks

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Geraint Thomas puts in monster eight-hour, 300km training ride with Ineos team-mates

Geraint Thomas goes on monster training ride (Instagram/Getty)

The Welsh rider is preparing for the new season where competition within the British squad will be tougher than ever

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Riding home for Christmas: Meet the cyclist making festive bike-powered Strava art

Anthony Hoyte's reindeer (Background image: Getty)

'The reindeer came to 220km so I cut its body and legs off!'

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Watch: Dog causes havoc after getting on to course at cyclocross race

The latest in a long line of canines to find themselves running amok during a bike race

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Rod Ellingworth: 'In the back of Mark Cavendish's mind he’s got this Tour de France ambition'

Rod Ellingworth (Daniel Gould)

Ellingworth goes in depth about the season ahead from the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, a mix of seven-star hotel, medical laboratory and Bond-villain lair

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Mathieu van der Poel beaten in cyclocross race for first time after 408-day streak

Mathieu van der Poel (David Stockman/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

The last time Van der Poel failed to win a cyclocross race was at Koppenbergcross in 2018

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Tribunal refuses to drop charges against Richard Freeman as delay into 2020 expected

Dr Richard Freeman (second left) with QC Mary O'Rourke (left) and his defence team after appearing at a hearing at the misconduct hearing (Picture: PA Wire/PA Images)

The General Medical Council said Freeman has 'a case to answer'

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Full-on training, full-time work: How four amateurs stay competitive around their day jobs

Train guard Boyman's learned to adjust to an irregular timetable

How to find the time and energy to keep improving on the bike while also holding down a full-time job? Michelle Arthurs-Brennan speaks to masters of the work/training juggling act

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Rory Sutherland breaks leg while riding electric scooter at training camp

Rory Sutherland at the Tour of Norway 2019 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The 37-year-old will now likely miss the start of the season for his new team

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Sunday trading: Save on a Wahoo computer and Giro shoes plus much more

50% of Giro Empires for all the stylish cyclists

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Lotto-Soudal become the latest team to reveal their 2020 kit

It's more black for the Belgian squad's two classy new kits

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Should you cycle with earphones in?

Listening to music while riding is controversial but the evidence regarding safety cuts both ways and a favourite tune can boost performance

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Deceuninck-Quick-Step reveal new kit and new sponsor

Julian Alaphilippe models the 2020 season kit. Photo: Deceuninck-Quickstep/Sigfrid Eggers

Napoleon Games join the Belgian team's list of sponsors and find their name on the new kit

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Richie Porte set to start season at Tour Down Under in January

Richie Porte at the 2019 Tour Down Under (Sunada)

Australian is set to share Tour de France GC with Bauke Mollema, while Vincenzo Nibali aims for the Giro

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Men's and women's Mitchelton-Scott teams accepted to the WorldTour for 2020

Simon Yates wins stage 15 of the Tour de France 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

After what was an administrative delay, both Mitchelton-Scott teams have been confirmed as part of the the 2020 UCI WorldTours. On Wednesday both men’s and women’s squads were notable absentees when the UCI released the lists of WorldTeams which will compete at the top tier of competition next season. The governing body announcing both applications […]

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