'Helping others get better and faster, that really gave me a kick' – Alex Dowsett discusses life after retirement and how he found his next challenge

By Alex Dowsett published 22 January 26

Cyclingnews' latest columnist rewinds back to retirement and the tricky transition from rider to staff

Cinelli claims its new Aeroscoop is 'faster than a Tarmac SL8' but we've checked and it isn't even close

By Andy Turner published 22 January 26

Member Exclusive A new offering from Italian stalwart Cinelli aims to be faster than the fastest aero bikes out there, but does it live up to the claims?

From suspended prison sentences to reality TV - What happened to Festina's infamous 1998 Tour de France team after the affair that 'almost killed French cycling'?

By Stephen Farrand published 21 January 26

Member Exclusive The Festina Affair revealed the widespread use of doping and EPO in the 1990s, sparked the downfall of Richard Virenque and eventually changed French cycling forever, but where are the team, including Laurent Brochard, Alex Zülle and team soigneur Willy Voet, today?

Tour Down Under mega tech gallery: A new Cannondale SuperSix, mountain bike saddles, and pro-only chainrings

By Tom Wieckowski published 20 January 26

Member exclusive The season kicks off at the Tour Down Under, and it's our first chance to get a look at all of the new tech and kit for 2026

Velofollies tech gallery: Airbag bibshorts, wireless electronic shoes, and beautiful custom paint

By Ties Wijntjes published 18 January 26

Member Exclusive All the best tech from Belgium's biggest bike show

'I'm afraid that the level goes down' – Could the latest Women's WorldTour rule changes pile the pressure onto riders and ultimately harm the sport?

By Owen Rogers published 16 January 26

Features Team managers say regulation reforms, including more mandatory race participation, have increased pressure on riders and teams and will bring smaller pelotons in top level races

'There's more than one way to skin a cat' – Alex Dowsett lifts the lid on pre-season training camps and why Movistar did away with them altogether

By Alex Dowsett published 15 January 26

Column The former Hour Record holder compares and contrasts his experiences of team camps as a rider and sheds light on what he's hoping to gain from them as a staff member

Wind tunnel tested: Can China's X-Lab AD9 really mix it with the WorldTour's best bikes?

By Andy Turner, Josh Croxton published 13 January 26

Member Exclusive As the first Chinese bike in the WorldTour, could the AD9 be a vanguard of things to come?

'Small percentages can make a huge difference' - What's the science behind cycling's long-range attacks?

By James Witts published 9 January 26

Member Exclusive From Tadej Pogačar’s long-range raids to Ben Healy’s solo masterclasses, the modern breakaway is undergoing a rapid transformation as more riders successfully go it alone

Around the world in 10 races – Offbeat races to watch in 2026

By Dani Ostanek published 9 January 26

Analysis Delving into a selection of the most interesting races away from the WorldTour and Women's WorldTour