650b or 700c, which is better for your gravel bike?

Wondering about the impact of differing wheel sizes?

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Thomas Voeckler plans triple-threat option for French Olympic title bid

Thibaut Pinot, Romain Bardet and Julian Alaphilippe (Getty)

The former yellow jersey wearer turned French national coach has a number of talented riders at his disposal

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Save 15% on exciting 2020 cycling events before Monday

If you’re looking for an exciting cycling challenge in 2020, check out the special offers on UKCE events across the UK.

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CW5000 February challenges

  Every month we’re setting our CW5000 riders two challenges. Forget that big number hanging over you for a while and use these to inspire your riding over the next few weeks. Through the year these will range from distance and time focused challenges, to climbing and route planning. All of them are designed to […]

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Saudi Tour TV guide 2020: How to watch Mark Cavendish's season opener

Tour of Oman 2019 (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's how and where to watch the debut edition of the Middle Eastern race

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Tweets of the week: Rohan Dennis, André Greipel, Vasil Kiryienka and more

Rohan Dennis and Israel Cycling Academy (Ineos, Israel Cycling Academy)

Just another very normal week in the world of cycling

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Danger that Strava can fuel ‘obsessive tendencies,’ according to new study

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Strava users can find themselves in danger of developing “obsessive tendencies”, according to a new university study.

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How do you choose the perfect rim depth for you?

If money were no object, we'd all have a wheel wardrobe full of options. But for most of us, compromise is essential.

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Ineos sign triathlete Cameron Wurf as Kiryienka replacement

Cameron Wurf signs for Ineos (Ineos)

The 36-year-old returns to the WorldTour after six years away from the peloton

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Tour of Oman could be rescheduled for beginning of March

Tour of Oman 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The February race was cancelled after the death of the country's leader Sultan Qaboos

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Dani Martínez beats Nairo Quintana and Egan Bernal to Colombian time trial title

Dani Martínez at the 2019 World Championships (Picture: Getty Images)

The Colombian stars took on their first major race of the year, as Dani Martínez beat Nairo Quintana and Egan Bernal in the National Time Trial Championships.

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Spanish police shut down huge EPO ring that posted banned substances to athletes worldwide

A drugs bust by Spanish police has uncovered a huge EPO ring, which saw criminals post performance enhancing drugs to athletes worldwide.

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Officina Battaglin's new steel Portofino Disc is simply stunning

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The first steel frame in the world with proprietary oversized lugs now gets discs

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Vasil Kiryienka to retire due to cardiac issue

Vasil Kiryienka (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The 38-year-old has called time on his career following medical advice

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‘An inspiration to young female cyclists’ – Tributes to Josephine Gilbert after her death at 25

Josephine Gilbert during the 2015 National Hill Climb Championships

Tributes have been paid to ‘team-mate and friend’ Josephine Gilbert after her death earlier this month.

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Spin classes: cycling-inspired fitness or a road to ruined legs?

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A spin class can give you all the benefits of a turbo session but with the added benefit of an instructor and a fun, sociable environment

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Six reasons why cycling in the Peak District is amazing

The Peak District National Park covers a rather extensive 1,440 kilometres squared – and not only is it vast, it’s also beautiful and a little “undulating” to say the least. Being on the doorstep of Manchester’s National Cycling Centre, it’s the stomping ground for many of British Cycling’s Academy athletes – and has been visited […]

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Best bike storage solutions: hooks, racks and sheds

A virtually bombproof storage solution for your beloved bikes

One of the biggest constraints to owning a bike is finding the space for bike storage. It’s normally straightforward if you own a garage or roomy shed, however, not everyone is so lucky. Bike storage can always be a tricky affair – especially in a multi-cyclist-home – but thankfully there’s a wide range of solutions on […]

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Johan Brunyeel launches his own sports management company

Johan Bruyneel (left) and Lance Armstrong in Paris after the 2010 Tour de France (Picture: Getty Images)

Lance Armstrong’s former manage Johan Bruyneel has launched a new venture, as he tries to break into sports management.

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Sunweb boss says team made 'no mistakes' treating Tom Dumoulin's knee injury

Jumbo-Visma 2020 team presentation (Vincent Jannink/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

After a frustrating 2019 season, the Dutchman's contract with the German team was terminated and he signed with Jumbo-Visma

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Power up your winter training: the best smart trainer deals

Awesome deals from Elite, Tacx and more

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Racing cyclist Josephine Gilbert dies after being hit by lorry

Josephine Gilbert (Picture: Derbyshire Police)

A racing cyclist from Derbyshire has died after being hit by a lorry driver while riding.

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Dutch anti-doping boss says he’s 'uncomfortable' with use of ketones in Jumbo-Visma

Jumbo-Visma at the 2019 Tour de France (Sunada)

A Dutch anti-doping boss has said the use of ketones within Jumbo-Visma makes him “uncomfortable.”

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13 pro riders you should follow on Strava

Andre Greipel at the 2020 Schwalbe Classic (Sunada)

Strava gives a great insight into the effort needed to compete in the Tour de France, and we've rounded up a few of the riders who you should follow.

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12 beginner cyclist tips to get new riders off to the best start

Just bought a bike? Still thinking about it? Here's our top tips to getting started, plus lots of handy links to help answer your questions...

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‘I don’t know any male rider as committed as her’: Behind-the-scenes of Annemiek Van Vleuten's training camp with men's squad

Annemiek van Vleuten’s talent has been well-documented, from her 105km World Championships solo win to countless victories across the season.

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Chris Boardman calls on government to help fund ‘revolutionary’ cycling network for Manchester

Former Olympian Chris Boardman (Picture: Dominic Marley/Getty Images for OVO Energy)

Chris Boardman has called on the government to help fund a “revolutionary” cycle network for Manchester that could give a huge boost to cyclists in the city.

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Remco Evenepoel says Vuelta a San Juan stage victory felt like ‘longest time trial of his life’

Remco Evenpoel on his way to stage victory at the Vuelta a San Juan (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel crushed his rivals in the time trial stage of the Vuelta a San Juan, taking his first victory of the year and moving comfortably into the race lead.

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2020 WorldTour bikes guide

Everything you need to know about the 2020 WorldTour team bikes, including frame manufacturers, groupset and wheel sponsors, and finishing kit suppliers

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'Your one and only bike', Specialized launch all-new Sirrus X

New Sirrus X is not 'just' an urban commuter specialist

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2020: everything you need to know

Cyclists in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race takes place on Sunday February 2, 2020. Here's the 'all you need to know' on the Australian single-day WorldTour race

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Rapha drops price of RCC membership

Rapha has cut the cost of its cycling club membership (Picture: Rapha)

The brand have made changes to their popular global cycling club

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Julian Alaphilippe abandons first race of the year

Julian Alaphilippe on stage one of the Vuelta a San Juan (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

Julian Alaphilippe has been forced to abandon his first race of the race, the Vuelta a San Juan.

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How to cycle in a group: Essential guide to group cycling

Speeding along in a group is efficient and enjoyable, but there are a few basics you need to know about before you get stuck in

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Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso want to take their development squad to the WorldTour

Ivan Basso (left) and Alberto Contador (Picture: Corbis via Getty Images/Tim De Waele)

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso may have left the peloton behind, but the pair have ambitions to help other riders hit WorldTour level through their own development squad.

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Beat the slump: shoulder and upper back pain for cyclists

Riding a road bike can cause you to roll your shoulders forwards, creating stiffness in the upper back, and the effects can be even more pronounced if you work at a desk. How can we reverse the shift?

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Another heavy crash at Vuelta a San Juan – this time caused by a dog

The second stage of the Vuelta a San Juan was marred by another avoidable crash.

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12 things we've learnt from the launch of CW5000

Only a month in and the CW5000 challengers have been racking up the miles

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Denise Betsema’s six-month ban not long enough says former US cyclocross champion

Denise Betsema at Kasteelcross in Zonnebeke, Belgium on Saturday, January 25. Photo: Owen Rogers

Fear of social media backlash has prevented other riders from commenting

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Driver fined €200 after Danish youth rider killed in collision during time trial

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The driver said she did not see signs warning of oncoming traffic before colliding with the 18-year-old rider

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Cycling Weekly BMC Bike Raffle for Qhubeka Terms and Conditions

Cycling Weekly are raffling a BMC Roadmachine 02 to raise money for Qhubeka. To purchase raffle tickets, which cost £5 each, head to the GivenGain page here. Terms and conditions Name: CW BMC Bike Raffle for Qhubeka Small societies lotteries registration No. xxx Charity: Qhubeka UK Charity Commission Status: 11485974 Registered as a Company limited […]

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'Better than last year? Impossible': Julian Alaphilippe, a rider with the world at his feet

Julian Alaphilippe in Argentina for the Vuelta a San Juan 2020 (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

After a career-defining 2019 season, how can the Frenchman do better in 2020? Impossible, he says, but will that really stop him?

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Huge increase in TV viewers for Yorkshire 2019 World Championships

Annemiek van Vleuten wins the Yorkshire World Championships women's road race (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The number of cycling fans who tuned in to the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships surged from previous editions, with more than 300million people watching worldwide.

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Saudi Tour 2020 start list: Mark Cavendish opens season in the Middle East

Mark Cavendish at the 2019 UAE Tour (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

The start list for the inaugural edition of the Saudi Tour is coming together, with Mark Cavendish set to headline the race. 

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Tour of Hainan postponed because of Coronavirus

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The 2020 Tour of Hainan has been postponed over concerns about the spread of Coronavirus.

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Five things we learned from the Tour Down Under 2020

The first WorldTour race of the season is done and dusted

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Spectator causes huge crash on stage one of Vuelta a San Juan 2020

The opening stage of the Vuelta a San Juan 2020 was disrupted by a huge crash caused by a spectator in the final.

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Tech of the week: World Tour bikes, aero optimised wheels and new Mavic shoes

What's new in the world of cycling tech over the last seven days

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Huub-Wattbike smash Manchester track and National Championship records

Anna Shackley also puts in sterling effort to claim women’s points title

The Huub-Wattbike team smashed the Manchester velodrome’s team-pursuit record and set a new championship record on the way to retaining their national title. The quartet of John Archibald, Jonathan Wale, Dan Bigham and Will Perrett set a time of 3.54.0 having already caught the team inspired four to set a new fastest time for the […]

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Eight tips from the pros and experts for how to not let winter get you down

Simon Clarke and rider in winter (Getty/Andy Jones)

The days are short, roads grimy, and weather appalling. Here's how to resist the urge to tuck away the bike and hibernate

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Richie Porte obliterated the Willunga Hill KoM - here's how his ride compares to previous years

Richie Porte on Willunga Hill at the Tour Down Under 2020 (Photo by Peter Mundy/Getty Images)

The Tasmanian knocked 30 seconds off his previous best time on the climb

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Vuelta a San Juan 2020 TV guide: Alaphilippe, Sagan and Evenepoel set to feature

Deceuninck - Quick-Step at the Vuelta a San Juan 2020 (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

The Argentinian stage race features a number of big hitters beginning their season in South America

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Watch: Tour Down Under 2020 stage six highlights

Richie Porte and Matthew Holmes on stage six of the Tour Down Under 2020 (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

The decisive GC day in the Australian stage race

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Pro bike: Anna Kay's Specialized S-Works Crux

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Very British conditions made for a technical race at the British Cyclocross Championships in Shrewsbury, with a slip sliding rollercoaster ride of a course laden with gloopy mud. Anna Kay (Experza Pro CX) raced her Specialized S-Works Crux to a bronze medal in the senior women’s elite race, also clocking up silver in the under-23 category […]

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Matthew Holmes says he's 'never really raced up climbs' after beating Richie Porte at the Tour Down Under

Matthew Holmes wins stage six of the Tour Down Under 2020 (Brenton Edwards/AFP via Getty Images)

The Brit beat Richie Porte to take a stage win in his first-ever WorldTour race

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Sunday trading: Half price Castelli kit and £50 off a Garmin

We've found the best deals from the online retailers

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Richie Porte seals Tour Down Under title as Brit Matthew Holmes takes stage six win

Richie Porte wins the Tour Down Under 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Tasmanian attacked on Willunga Hill with only WorldTour debutant Holmes able to stay with him

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Team Breeze dominate opening days of British Track Championships

Huub-Wattbike also pick up multiple medals in the men's races

Athletes from British Cycling’s academy programme, Olympians and the Huub-Wattbike team shared most of the spoils in the first two days of competition at the National Track Championships. The women’s BC academy team of Team Breeze had a strong Saturday winning the team pursuit and then locking out the podium of the women’s scratch race […]

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Daryl Impey says he's 'put himself in a position to beat Richie Porte' in decisive Tour Down Under showdown

Richie Porte and Daryl Impey at the 2020 Tour Down Under (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The defending champion leads Porte by just two seconds in the GC heading into the decisive Willunga Hill stage

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Tour de France and Giro d'Italia could both start from Prague in future, according to reports

Tour de France 2019 Grand Départ in Brussels, Belgium (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Prudhomme has said he will seriously consider the option of starting the Tour from the Czech capital

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