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Chris Potts's Specialized Aethos

With hill-climb at the punches season well under way we look these flyweight rigs are packing

SLEEPLESS IN THE SADDLE

As ultra-racing's popularity grows, so do the risks some competitors are willing to take. Has the situation gone too far

Failed mega-merger of Jumbo and Quick Step leaves both weakened

Both teams come out of a whirlwind fortnight with questions to answer

HOW TO ADAPT ΤΟ LIFE ON THE WORLD TOUR

Life in cycling's top tier can be tough. Tom Thewlis hears from some of the best riders in the world, and a psychologist, about just what it takes and how to step up to the demands

THE HUB

All the news you might have missed from the last seven days

French puts herself in national title contention

Sixteen-year-old wins men's race up Mam Nick as Olivia French announces her arrival, reports Snowdon Sports

Shimano could face legal action over cranks MAN

Government finds cranks don’t measure up

Cay to head to altitude for Tour record bid

Newly appointed Astana-Qazaqstan performance chief tells Tom Thewlis training programme for Manxman needs to be less race-focused

Pogačar takes Lombardia hat-trick with solo win

Slovenian puts on descending masterclass

PRIME & PROTECT YOUR BODY: WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE DOING YOGA

An ancient practice combining physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation, yoga has stood the test of time, but is it of value to cyclists? Lexie Williamson thinks so

Can the Dogma expand on its racing pedigree?

Joe Baker heads to Italy for a first look at Pinarello's new X-rated endurance bike

THE HIP NEW BRITISH CYCLING SCENE

While the traditional clubs and shops continue to be a backbone of the sport, a new generation is enjoying cycling in a whole different way

THE DOLOMITES YOU NEED TO RIDE

The famous mountain range has some of the best climbs in the world. Adam Becket goes in search of one of the hardest

Riders facing early retirement after team collapse

Sponsorship troubles at Bolton Equities Black Spoke could leave riders and staff without a job

Nichols returns to reclaim Monsal crown

Abi Plowman is first-time winner in women's race

Riders left angry and confused by Shimano crank issues

Japanese brand institutes inspection regime after Ultegra and Dura-Ace failures

Quarterman calls time at 25

Brit to retire, citing stress

Race on to sign Primož Roglič

Bora-Hansgrohe and Ineos Grenadiers the two most likely destinations for Slovenian after confirmation he will leave Jumbo-Visma

Cav and Astana going all in for 2024

Former Quick Step DS Brian Holm believes Manxman will look to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career after next year's Olympic Games

Bell begins Nationals build-up

2021 hill-climb champ kicks off campaign with a win

PFEIFFER GEORGI - The perfect pre-race

The start of a bike race is always an exciting, unique spectacle. It's where, for a few hours of the day, a seemingly mundane car park is transformed into a hub of activity, with a sea of fans surrounding the neatly packed Tetris of team buses while awaiting the emergence of the riders, autograph books in hand.

Steve Knight - 1967-2023

A master cyclo-cross rider who won over 250 races during a lifetime of racing died while out training recently.

Britain tops Euros medal table

Youngsters Josh Tarling and Zoe Bäckstedt claim European titles

Thanet Silverlight

WWII aircraft-inspired bike that still flies high in collectors' eyes

MEET THE MAKER - Lukas Nerurkar & his dad Richard

Our new series starts with EF's latest signing and his long-distance running dad

TAKE A BREAK?

Should you follow the pros and take an end-of-season break from cycling? Rob Kemp tackles the tricky business of scheduling downtime for busy amateurs

The hidden chemicals in your kit

With a ban looming on the horizon, manufacturers are having to reinvent cycling clothing. Simon Smythe investigates

A GREENER ROAD

When it comes to eco initiatives, the Transcontinental ultra-distance race has a few ideas up its sleeve

THE RACE TO NET ZERO

UCI president David Lappartient speaks in-depth and exclusively to Chris Marshall-Bell about his plans to halve emissions and make cycling carbon-neutral by 2030

Raleigh Centenary

Pure bling as the British brand celebrates its 100th anniversary