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This Chinese brand claims there's no 'faster all-round road frameset' on the market - Here's what our wind tunnel results say
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive Another Chinese brand is entering the mainstream cycling market with innovative tech and an all-rounder aimed right at the S-Works Tarmac SL8

From Gabba-gate to the wrong energy gels – Why teams stray from their official sponsors, and what happens when they do
By Ollie Smith published
Member Exclusive Professional cyclists and teams have sponsors for everything from clothing and wheels to gels and supplements, but does that mean that they stay brand loyal 100% of the time? From blatantly using rival products to more subtle strays, using the 'wrong' equipment does happen. We found out why – and what the consequences can be

'It felt like building the plane while flying it' – What does it cost to start a professional cycling team from scratch, and is innovation worth more than a multi-million dollar budget?
By Joe Laverick published
Member Exclusive Setting up a professional cycling team is an almighty financial undertaking, but in today's media-driven peloton, that's just one side of the story. One cyclist looking to launch a professional squad reveals all

'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
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
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
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
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
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
Feature 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
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