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'Not proud of my mistake, but proud of my performance' - Lauren Stephens disqualified at Leadville 100 after posting third best time for elite women
By Jackie Tyson published
News 'I misunderstood the rules. I would never break a rule intentionally' Texas rider tells Cyclingnews of her error with 12 miles to race

Best gravel bikes 2025: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide We've tested and reviewed over 25 of the best gravel bikes, covering all options from gravel racing to bikepacking adventures

'I'm capable of doing it again' - Defending Leadville 100 winner Melisa Rollins uses Leadville Stage Race win to erase doubt
By Jackie Tyson published
News 'Columbine - the race has blown apart there almost every year' said Rollins about the mid-point climb

'You're not going to fake it up Columbine' - Keegan Swenson returns sights on fifth win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB
By Jackie Tyson published
News Four-time men's champion could go under 5 hours, 30 minutes as 'the race gets faster every year as people get more comfortable with altitude'

First-time live broadcast for Leadville 100 MTB begins early Saturday; SBT GRVL pro races return to Steamboat Springs in 2026 - North American Roundup
By Jackie Tyson published
News Lucas Bourgoyne and Olivia Cummins win Littleton Twilight Criterium races; elite women get extended race in September at Bucks County Classic

'A pure challenge of athlete versus course' - Former mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney debuts at Leadville 100 after forced rest from wrist surgery
By Jackie Tyson published
News California native forgoes immediate return to MTB World Cups to challenge herself 'like a sprinter taking on a marathon'

Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Gravel options that won't break the bank
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best budget gravel bikes are well-specced machines that offer solid performance for the price point

Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III review: What I reach for when it matters most
By Will Jones published
Review Compressive, supportive, and with a pad that’s not quite as thick as previous versions and better for it
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UCI Gravel World Series: Romain Bardet and Axelle Dubau-Prévôt claim emphatic victories at 66 Degrés Sud-Pyrénées Catalanes Gravel Tour
Nicole Frain and Hugo Drechou take runner-up spots at French qualifier -
UCI Gravel World Series: Caleb Bottcher and Jennifer Tave capture the top spots at Mammoth TUFF
Tave carves out massive 25 minute gap to second placed Rachel McBride in second US-based qualifying event -
Best cycling shorts 2025: Our favorite shorts in every category, for every budget
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2025 gravel national champions index
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Melisa Rollins and Alexey Vermeulen win elite titles at Chequamegon MTB Festival in fourth round of Life Time Grand Prix
Defending women's champion Sofia Gomez Villafañe best of chasers in second place, while Kyan Olshave and Brendan Johnston take podium spots in 15-rider men's bunch finish -
Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex Lightweight Rain Jacket review: It had an impossible act to follow, but it still fell short of my expectations
Quite heavy water ingress in the worst conditions makes this a jacket I wouldn’t reach for when the forecast looks truly terrible
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Best heart rate monitors 2025: Never miss a beat, on and off the bike
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Sidney McGill, Luke Walter win UCI cyclocross openers in US, while road season winds down with Alex Volstad and Lucas Bourgoyne tops at Bucks County Classic
Unbound Gravel XL winner completes 2,400km ride to support mental health care; USCX series begins fifth season at Go Cross CX in Virginia September 13-14 - North American Roundup -
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Geerike Schreurs and Frederik Raßmann sprint to victory at Falling Leaves Lahti, outpacing Annika Langvad and Romain Bardet
Lawrence Naesen and Lucy Hempstead scoop up final podium spot at the Gravel Earth Series event in Finland -
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UCI Gravel World Series Graean Cymru – Noemie Thomson and Jenson Young win in Wales
Abi Smith takes second in Saturday's elite women's race while Thomas Armstrong is runner-up in mud of Sunday's elite men's event