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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Cyclingnews in Bikes ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New bike day has never been more affordable – get the Giro d'Italia stage-winning Van Rysel RCR-R Pro with £3,000 off at Decathlon ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Van Rysel RCR has numerous WorldTour wins to its name, and the Decathlon Summer Sale has significant discounts on the Van Rysel range, including the RCR-R Team Edition and its RCR-F Pro sibling ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ paul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/webp" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CiDy7Sw6ZsxyQEP9PPcJpn-1280-80.webp">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Close up details of the Van Rysel RCR-R Pro Team Edition]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Close up details of the Van Rysel RCR-R Pro Team Edition]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I built a bikepacking bike to race one of the most challenging ultra-endurance events out there ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An affordable titanium frame, unusual handlebars and a very special set of cranks, here is a deep dive into my bike setup for the Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cycling Tech &amp; Components]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Graham Cottingham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2VtZjCfbUn9vFJKRy3wUtW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I don't feel welcome in cycling' – Jan-Willem van Schip speaks out following latest disqualification ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dutch rider punished twice in eight months over his unusual bike set-up and position ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:46:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iDPLkJKBMpRdrLfSR6bJo8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Like shooting fish in a barrel – I spotted a new Argon18 aero gravel bike while trying to have a beer after work at The Traka ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We don't know much but it has the set menu of gravel race bike features ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:12:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:26:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JFUZhyGUheVZh6MocGdaAM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[New bikes are everywhere in Girona for The Traka]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Argon18 gravel bike]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'You can't model what happens after twenty hours on the bike' - Factor launches new Sarana ultra gravel bike  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Factor also releases a brand new gravel wheelset ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gravel Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9BQBJ7Nz4PhBhNRy7cyoKR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A blue Factor Sarana gravel bike ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A blue Factor Sarana gravel bike ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mystery Canyon gravel bike spotted at The Traka - Is the Grail about to join the big tyre club? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It looks like the new Endurace but with bigger tyres ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:36:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:24:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gtWQ2BSxWXi7mPuQwWqEQJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Unreleased Ridley gravel monster at The Traka pushes aero gravel to the limit ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingnews.com/bikes/pro-bikes/unreleased-ridley-gravel-monster-at-the-traka-pushes-aero-gravel-to-the-limit/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could this be an updated Ridley model or a brand new aero gravel bike? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:31:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bgw3vRbp3oXcnftFHBiQ6Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A matte black prototype aero Ridley gravel bike from the Traka 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A matte black prototype aero Ridley gravel bike from the Traka 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tadej Pogačar rides a new 'significantly lighter' prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The World Champion has a new, lighter time trial bike ahead of two key tests at this year's Tour de France ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG competes during the 79th Tour de Romandie 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG competes during the 79th Tour de Romandie 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Looking for a versatile and capable gravel bike? At 35% off, this Italian thoroughbred offers all the heritage of Pinarello, and is excellent value for money ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With up to $1,800 off, the Pinarello Grevil F will tick a lot of boxes for anyone seeking a one bike to do it all option, at home racing at Unbound Gravel or loaded for multi-day bikepacking adventures, it's now at a bargain price ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:24:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:02:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ paul.brett@futurenet.com (Paul Brett) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FG2esc9NHfcUpfdrLzK5yJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bespoked London tech gallery: Bikes with blowtorches and fire extinguishers, gold leaf and 32-inch gravel bikes  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All the best tech from the show, including a 32 inch gravel bike and lots of wide tyres ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Norman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DATtrMhp3Zsh9RJbhycD5Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The fastest bike we've ever tested, but is it actually any good to ride? Cérvelo S5 review ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Extremely aerodynamic, very stiff, but oddly serene even at warp-speed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:07:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:03:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4FJXyiGhpDExJAC2SgYVf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stiffness testing: Colnago Y1Rs vs Cervélo S5, Specialized Tarmac vs Allez Sprint, steel vs carbon, budget vs expensive and much more ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We put the industry's best bikes – and some budget-friendly counterparts – to the test in the all-new Cyclingnews Labs stiffness and compliance tests ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:02:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:21:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa5fJuzjPaYP9bgV3wWkDm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Soudal-QuickStep and Specialized set to end near-20-year partnership, according to report ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Belgian squad rumoured to be switching to Merida in 2027 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:29:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fHghgu9YB8WobaAGsm6BuU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[French Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step pictured in action during the men elite race of the &#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&#039; cycling event, 184,6km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[French Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step pictured in action during the men elite race of the &#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&#039; cycling event, 184,6km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ First ride review: Riding the Look G85 Cezal gravel bike to see if there's a place for an all-rounder in today’s gravel world ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plus riding impressions of Look’s new single sided X-One G gravel pedals ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Norman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VpNkwq2NZVNzagRZWHCdHb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'One bike that embodies the very essence of the brand' - Colnago launches its latest C Series bike, and it tops out at €22,000 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Colnago says the C72 is the most authentic expression of the brand, with a limited edition tribute to Milan's La Scala Opera House ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Road Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k23EnQQpRk6bCGHG3uQAu7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pedal disasters, wide-tyre ubiquity and more: Six tech lessons from Paris-Roubaix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trends, learnings and reflections from the Queen of the Classics ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:15:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:15:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bLRAsCzuM9fxfkaVuXEA6f-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Until the finish' - Franziska Koch's Paris-Roubaix winning bike and her heart-warming stem note ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A look at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes winner's bike ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:08:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:08:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HtNNwrh7wcuXzRUdGxmpRZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Paris-Roubaix Femmes tech gallery: New gravel wheels, crazy bar tape jobs, and sponsor incorrect tyres ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The very best mods and tech from Paris-Roubaix Femmes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:12:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:13:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Bikes and tech from the start of Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Bikes and tech from the start of Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did Shimano's new pedals cost Mathieu van der Poel victory at Paris-Roubaix? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Quick-thinking Tibor Del Grosso saves the team from complete embarrassment, but Christophe Roodhoft takes the blame for putting half the team on different pedals ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:56:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9x72y7kV2QrrY7uwpVZ3u8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Alpecin-Premier Tech&#039;s Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel (C) exchange his bike with Alpecin-Premier Tech&#039;s Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen (R)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Alpecin-Premier Tech&#039;s Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel (C) exchange his bike with Alpecin-Premier Tech&#039;s Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen (R)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The UCI has a new weapon in the war on tyres that are a little bit too wide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With no specific tyre width limit rule, what's going on with this new measuring device spotted in Compiègne? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:02:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qSArafc44SUshiDvt8Jasi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sorry Canyon, Mathieu van der Poel doesn't want to ride the new Endurace for Paris-Roubaix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It seems Van der Poel has decided not to use the new Canyon Endurace CFR that was designed around his Paris-Roubaix assault ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zKojf8cyWqUwhGJbd7uBFT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No Gravaa, no problem: Up close with Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix winning bike ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Unlike his Slovenian rival, Van Aert's bike is relatively stock, though far more aero than last year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:46:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:19:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uw26TZf7agt7DXruDxCxMg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Even more new prototype Dura-Ace parts spotted on Jasper Philipsen's Canyon Endurace CFR for Paris-Roubaix  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jasper Philipsen is using Canyon's new Endurace CFR for Paris-Roubaix ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:50:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:57:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QbNouU4K9iydJkCAjEH2xj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tadej Pogačar has thrown the kitchen sink at his bike for Paris-Roubaix and I love everything about it ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ No paint, mega tyres, raw carbon and a refreshingly sensible computer mount ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:41:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:00:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a5C3dpRF7WWJohLQ76g4dN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't call it an inner tube: Lidl-Trek to debut innovative 'double-bubble' safety system at Paris-Roubaix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 'Odyssey Optis' system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:09:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NG3JcVZsvUZ6TPGXLsrzCF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lab tested: How does your pedalling technique change as you ride on cobbles, and how can that affect a pro rider's equipment choice? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An attempt at understanding the equipment selection headaches that face teams ahead of Paris-Roubaix ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:29:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2MvFTTab4bEReW8Heb7nj4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Behind the scenes at the BodyRocket Pedalling Efficiency Test]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Behind the scenes at the BodyRocket Pedalling Efficiency Test]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Visma-Lease a Bike 'utterly astonished' as UCI issues wheel tech ban just two weeks before Paris-Roubaix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mathieu Heijboer describes timing as "no coincidence" as Wout van Aert's chances take a hit ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:28:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The new Canyon Endurace CFR has been designed with a single purpose in mind: 'Get to Roubaix fastest'  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Canyon says its new Endurace CFR is 'the world's fastest all-road race bike' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:04:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:32:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/webp" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-1280-80.webp">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Mathieu van der Poel completing a recon ride on the Endurace CFR]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mathieu van der Poel completing a recon ride on the Endurace CFR]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'A mishap leading to a broken frame 100% will put them out of contention’ - Modern Adventure to ride Paris-Roubaix on Factor's amateur-focused race bike ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The first non-standard bike choice is already in for Paris-Roubaix, and it’s only Wednesday ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:19:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:32:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pinarello responds after Filippo Ganna's handlebar snaps mid-race en route to victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Italian was forced to stop twice in 10km ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:37:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YHBXeUUPGxUE5KqXbaodnQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Filipppo Ganna&#039;s handlebar was hanging loose at Wednesday&#039;s Dwars Door Vlaanderen race]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ganna handlebars]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A broken wheel and a broken handlebar: Filippo Ganna fights back hard from double trouble at Dwars door Vlaanderen ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After two bike changes and a 13-kilometre chase, Ineos Grenadiers leader overcomes handlebar failure at cobbled Classic for victory ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XaifbGZJFi7HbP727iVBBT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Filippo Ganna (Ineso Grenadiers) riding at Dwars door Vlaanderen]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen: Filippo Ganna during the race]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mathieu van der Poel debuts the unreleased Canyon Endurace at E3 – What does this mean for the Paris-Roubaix arms race? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are we about to see the comeback of Roubaix-specific bikes again? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:14:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GbxaAEosMNc8HUT3dVYL6P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[HARELBEKE, BELGIUM - MARCH 27: Mathieu van der Poel of Netherlands and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech competes during the 68th E3 Saxo Classic 2026 a 208.5km one day race from Harelbeke to Harelbek / #UCIWT / on March 27, 2026 in Harelbeke, Belgium. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[HARELBEKE, BELGIUM - MARCH 27: Mathieu van der Poel of Netherlands and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech competes during the 68th E3 Saxo Classic 2026 a 208.5km one day race from Harelbeke to Harelbek / #UCIWT / on March 27, 2026 in Harelbeke, Belgium. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Specialized Aethos 2 review: Older, less cool, but I think it’s probably better than the old one ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Slightly tweaked geometry and bigger tyre clearances make it a more accessible bike for those who just want a road bike without worrying about aero ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AtTBAR8uoafoosVvXgZzJd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tadej Pogačar has overhauled his cobbles setup in bid for Paris-Roubaix glory ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ World Champion appears to be pushing the limits of his Colnago aero bike to the very extremes ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYgRf6jWL6dK9yDrtbRork-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar leads the peloton onto the cobbles]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar leads the peloton onto the cobbles]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Alpecin-Premier Tech has a new bike for the Classics, as new Canyon Endurace CFR spotted at Ronde van Brugge  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It appears that a lot is happening behind the scenes at Canyon, as new handlebars have also been spotted beneath the Dutchman ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:25:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FDdFuMdLofUfCumsJPiTkR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech pictured at the start of the &#039;Ronde van Brugge&#039; men&#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 202,9 km from and to Brugge on Wednesday 25 March 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech pictured at the start of the &#039;Ronde van Brugge&#039; men&#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 202,9 km from and to Brugge on Wednesday 25 March 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 review: Dependable and sure footed, but not as exciting to ride as some of the best endurance bikes on the market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Synapse Carbon 2 is a solid endurance bike that provides a smooth, refined ride. It will handle almost anything you throw at it, but it isn't the most exciting or fast-feeling bike to ride. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:18:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Road Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GTWqPsVfFSy3MSRRwqYSRY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'If he'd known what condition the bike was in, he wouldn't have been descending like that' – Tadej Pogačar won Milan-San Remo on a cracked frame with disc brake rub ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ UAE Team Emirates-XRG mechanic reveals that the world champion's bike was badly damaged in the crash ahead of the Cipressa, making his victory even more remarkable ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:33:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:23:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pGdHsEBn7yJPNpHhW884TA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirate&#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (L), Q36.5 Pro Cycling team&#039;s British rider Thomas Pidcock (C) and Alpecin-Deceuninck&#039;s Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel ride down the Cipressa during the 117th Milan - Sanremo one-day classic cycling race, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirate&#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (L), Q36.5 Pro Cycling team&#039;s British rider Thomas Pidcock (C) and Alpecin-Deceuninck&#039;s Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel ride down the Cipressa during the 117th Milan - Sanremo one-day classic cycling race, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirate&#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (L), Q36.5 Pro Cycling team&#039;s British rider Thomas Pidcock (C) and Alpecin-Deceuninck&#039;s Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel ride down the Cipressa during the 117th Milan - Sanremo one-day classic cycling race, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Felt back? We wind tunnel tested the new 'Nexar' aero bike to see how it stacks up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A ground-up redesign of the aero bike for Felt, the Nexar is unrecognisable from the AR range ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ andy@atpperformance.uk (Andy Turner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andy Turner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LfHMG2q8hE6srHr53uRKuA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Felt returns with an all-new aero bike: Good on paper, but a let-down in the real world ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Nexar is reasonably aero, extremely light, and an absolute handful to ride ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NZLeCpmfuRkqx5dvME7XKf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'A very uncomfortable ride' - Belgian rider's saddle snaps off during 'mini Paris-Roubaix' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Flanders Baloise rider Jules Hesters left standing with 22.3km to go ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:59:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z5jDvDMmtkXYDLHBEeX8QH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[DENAIN, FRANCE - MARCH 19: (L-R) Jules Hesters of Belgium and Team Flanders - Baloise and Milan Menten of Belgium and Team Lotto Intermarché compete during the 67th Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut 2026 a 200.4km one day race from Denain to Denain on March 19, 2026 in Denain, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[DENAIN, FRANCE - MARCH 19: (L-R) Jules Hesters of Belgium and Team Flanders - Baloise and Milan Menten of Belgium and Team Lotto Intermarché compete during the 67th Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut 2026 a 200.4km one day race from Denain to Denain on March 19, 2026 in Denain, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How can a bike be faster in a crosswind? Explaining the sail effect in aerodynamics ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some bikes can harness the wind to make you faster, but what exactly does that mean, and how does the sail effect work? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:13:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Road Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ andy@atpperformance.uk (Andy Turner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andy Turner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6pS5duKXYjzhFBEkw9zVDE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mathieu van der Poel explains why he refuses to follow the narrow handlebar trend ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite trend towards narrower bars, the Dutch Classics favourite still rides with handlebars that measure 450mm ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CEGm9XuDiD7FDikBWvN9CB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wind tunnel tested: Can the four-year-old Enve Melee stay relevant in a hyper-aero landscape? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An all-rounder type of bike with clean lines and smooth integration, but does this translate to speed in the wind tunnel ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:33:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:36:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ andy@atpperformance.uk (Andy Turner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andy Turner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zwV5AqqqN6oe5fLsdkMaQ3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ X-Lab AD9 review: Holds its own against WorldTour competitors, but it isn’t as cheap as you might expect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chinese bikes aren't cheap fakes anymore, so get used to paying more and getting more, too ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xqLuFmwm7568aJUDMcTcEP-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A threaded bottom bracket is music to everyone's ears, but why oh why have they removed the fender mounts?! ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SekfCDTKcpKsjAaEZKUKgd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wout van Aert goes full aero and uses double disc wheels again for Tirreno-Adriatico time trial  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After first using the combination at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Van Aert has bought out the double discs again ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgoyq2rCQnyvMTCD8U8AyL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Old school meets new school as Visma-Lease a Bike mechanics turn to tubular glue for their tubeless tyres, here's why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:06:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Illegal Seagull: Merida's new aero bike has a UCI illegal configuration only amateurs can use ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite cockpit issues, the new Merida Reacto V lands fastest ever Tour Magazine test result thanks to a Classified build ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Road Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ josh.croxton@futurenet.com (Josh Croxton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Josh Croxton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4VXgzDTpHAonMXPToDba4N-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Giant launches new Propel that’s lighter and stiffer, but it’s left me asking a big question about ‘new’ bikes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why are we sticking to three year development cycles? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Road Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XEmf7NmQn9386Jd3zYzfQj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Cervélo S5 and a toy donkey - Matthew Brennan's Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winning bike ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingnews.com/bikes/pro-bikes/a-cervelo-s5-and-a-toy-donkey-matthew-brennans-kuurne-brussel-kuurne-winning-bike/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Brennan sprinted to victory at Kuurne on a very aggressive looking Cervélo S5 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:21:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Pro Bikes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3CFXXtJeCCzyWJLmPhrvg-1280-80.jpg">
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