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Tour of Bright: Will Cooper's 'wasn't expecting that' stage 1 win as Talia Appleton repeats Tawonga triumph and Luke Plapp smashes Strava KOM
News Australian champions Plapp and Brodie Chapman close off Saturday's racing with stage 2 time trial wins
'This is the training race … but it doesn't mean that I'm not going to go all out' – Brodie Chapman chases intensity at Tour of Bright ahead of key January goals in Australia
News Australian time trial champion adapts to schedule change with additional race
'Proud of my progression' – Mountain bike world champion Alan Hatherly prepared for sophomore season of WorldTour road racing
News South African racer continues to balance road at Jayco-AlUla with MTB in 2026 keeping an eye on race wins and building for the 2028 Olympic Games
Tadej Pogačar's rainbow Colnago Y1Rs sells for nearly $200,000 at auction
News Last-minute bids push final offer up to $190,500
'It’s been an amazing journey so far, but it’s not over yet' – Michał Kwiatkowski among five key riders extending with Ineos Grenadiers
News Veteran British stalwart Ben Swift also extends stay in professional peloton on a one-year deal
'We're here because we deserve to be' – Irish cycling's journey from 'underdog' status to an unfazed force
Member Exclusive After the nation's most successful year in recent history, Cyclingnews spoke to Irish stars Lara Gillespie and Ben Healy on the Emerald Isle's changing mindset as it eyes a return to cycling's top table
France's premier cycling series gets a revamp for 2026 with new name and free-to-air broadcasting
News FDJ United Series, formerly the Coupe de France, will be aired on Novo19 and the team competition opened up to foreign squads
Premier Tech joins Alpecin as title sponsor for Mathieu van der Poel's team in 2026 after leaving Israel-Premier Tech
News Belgian WorldTour squad becomes Alpecin-Premier Tech as Canadian company signs three-year partnership
'Visma said it would be difficult for me to race a Grand Tour in 2026, that was the turning point' – Cian Uijtdebroeks lifts lid on breaking contract to join Movistar
News Belgian details how his relationship and alignment with Visma-Lease a Bike broke down over GC ambitions and lack of opportunities
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What might a transfer to Lidl-Trek look like for Derek Gee, and how would he fit into their leadership puzzle?
Reports link Canadian GC rider to super team after early exit from Israel-Premier Tech -
'I have a feeling it will be a super good year for me' says Pauline Ferrand-Prévot as she aims for season-long success in 2026
Tour de France Femmes champion says 'I learned so much last year' as she outlines three main goals -
Diversifying their GC options beyond Kopecky and Van der Breggen – Analysing SD Worx-Protime's quality over quantity rider signings for 2026
Dutch team have filled the climbing gaps on their roster, whilst retaining their impressive Classics core
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'I think I've taken a big step, and there are still others to take' – Lenny Martinez confirms 2026 schedule following breakthrough season
Having scored three WorldTour stage wins in 2025, Frenchman targets Tour de France next summer -
Soudal-QuickStep add electric lime green to 2026 jersey to boost visibility
'Anything that helps us be more visible is a big positive' says Tim Merlier -
How fast is the new Cervélo S5? We hired a wind tunnel to find out
A bike that has won in the mountains and on the flats, somewhat ending the use of the R5 climbing bike
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'Still plenty to unlock' – Confirmation that Sam Welsford will be launching from the 'dialled' lead-out of Ineos Grenadiers in 2026 and 2027
'We haven’t had many sprinters in the team in the past but when we have, they’ve been pretty successful, so hopefully Sam can continue that history' says Director of Racing Geraint Thomas -
'Farewell Tour' in 2026 announced by Peter Stetina as he closes 20-year racing career on road and dirt
Gravel icon for privateering debuts film 'Feeding the Rat' about 2025 pursuit of Mt Washington Hillclimb record, once held by his father for 17 years -
Best budget cycling computers: Track your ride without the big price tag
Affordable GPS head units that help you track data, plan routes, track performance metrics and more
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'It was a snowball effect' – Oscar Onley's rapid transformation into an in-demand Tour de France contender
'Now I feel like I have a leg to stand on and I can put myself forward and say that I want to podium at a Grand Tour and ultimately win one in the coming years' -
The Specialized Sale has discounted this top-rated winter jacket by an incredible $135 – Treat the cyclist in your life to a luxurious layer this Christmas
The best cycling jackets don't come cheap, but with up to 60% off, the Specialized Prime-Series Alpha Jacket is a must-buy bargain -
Ineos Grenadiers are getting the band back together in 2026, but it's going to take more than Dave Brailsford and Geraint Thomas to return to their old Sky highs
The British team want to win the Tour again, but can a return to the past bring them into the future?
