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What is the fastest bike in the world? We tested 12 of the latest all-out aero bikes in the wind tunnel to find out
By Josh Croxton published
Is the Cervélo S5 faster than the Colnago Y1Rs? Does Factor's wild prototype live up to its spaceship looks? Can OEM upstarts hold their own against established Western brands? Can budget-friendly brands beat premium Italians such as Bianchi? We answer all these questions and more

Pro Cycling’s Contract Dilemma – Early exits, outdated transfer practices, and EU laws
By Christopher Flanagan last updated
Member Exclusive The UCI should get a grip on contractual stability in men’s World Tour cycling – but its current rules are being overlooked and might be unlawful

Illegal cycling streaming is on the rise – is premium broadcasting helping the sport or driving piracy?
By Emma Cole published
Member Exclusive After recent changes in broadcast rights and price increases, fans are turning to illegal methods to watch cycling. But is it harming the sport?

Resilience versus risk: Why mental health issues pose pro cycling's biggest problem
By James Witts published
Member Exclusive Cycling is scarred by riders who have suffered mental health issues, including Mark Cavendish and Tom Dumoulin. There’s evidence that over a quarter of professional riders battle with these issues during their career. Cyclingnews investigates the dark side of a sport that revels in suffering…

Safety in the spotlight: Are the UCI's new rules doing more harm than good?
By James Witts published
Member Exclusive 2025 has seen the UCI introduce and propose a number of changes aimed at making professional cycling safer, but many of their ideas have attracted major backlash. Cyclingnews investigates the initiatives and issues at play to see if the UCI is looking in the right places…

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