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'We have to protect our riders from burnout' – How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling
By Stephen Farrand published
Feature 'Now I see how tough being a rider in modern cycling really is' says Tudor team owner Fabian Cancellara

Best touring bikes: Machines for old-school, long distance riding
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide The best touring bikes to load up for the long haul or just for local load-lugging

Best electric bike conversion kits 2026: Power up your bike for an easy and fast ride
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Upgrade your bike with our comprehensive guide to the best electric bike conversion kits and how to use them

'I had the legs to win today' – Canadian Sarah Van Dam disappointed with Tour Down Under fifth place on Visma-Lease a Bike debut
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'That's something she can certainly build on for the future' says Visma DS Van Emden

Only half a team but a whole lot of hope as Nina Buijsman pushes Human Powered Health up the ranks at the Women's Tour Down Under
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'We're hoping for a lot, but to get a top 10 in a World Tour race for us … it’s a real victory at this point' says DS Clark Sheehan at the start of the day

Where will the top men's riders start their 2026 season? Early-season schedules for Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Mathieu van der Poel and more
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature A look at the early-season programmes of the stars of the men's peloton, from Pogačar and Pidcock to Philipsen and Pedersen

'He's barely fallen behind' – Wout van Aert ramps up training hours as injury recovery progresses positively
By James Moultrie published
News Visma-Lease a Bike coach Jan Boven says Belgian 'can definitely look forward to the spring Classics'

'We played the game and it was not good, we lost' – Strong UAE Team ADQ trio takes to front at Women's Tour Down Under but loses final battle with Rüegg
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'Not nice, but we can also keep our head up – we did everything for it' said DS Michel Cornelisse after team took second, third and fourth on the final stage and GC

'It was the perfect scenario' – Noemi Rüegg overcomes three-pronged attack from UAE Team ADQ to successfully defend Women’s Tour Down Under title
By Lyne Lamoureux published
News Defending champion covered every attack to win the stage and title with a powerful sprint against the three teammates
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'They were almost willing to kill each other for me' – Perfect start for Tobias Lund Andresen as new team goes all-out to position him for Tour Down Under sprint win
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'Remco made a good decision' – Alberto Contador backs Evenepoel's move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in search of improved Tour de France mountains support
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'More than one big performance' – New Australian champion Patrick Eddy continues to search for path back to WorldTour at Tour Down Under
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