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'We have to do something about the motorbikes influencing the racing' – An investigation into the dark art of using moto slipstreams in bike races

By Stephen Farrand published 6 November 25

Investigation Is utilising TV motorbike slipstreams just 'part of the game', influencing races unfairly, or downright cheating? What are the ways to stop it? We investigate

Through the lens – 10 of the best photos from the 2025 cycling season

By Chris Auld published 31 October 25

Member Exclusive Experienced cycling photographer Chris Auld shares his shots of the season and the stories behind them

Low wages, high expenses and questionable conditions – the unstable finances of Continental racing in men's cycling

By Chris Marshall-Bell published 18 September 25

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews investigates life, money and racing in men's cycling's lowest – but biggest – UCI tier, where salaries are low but the desire to make it work is high

The road to Rwanda – How cycling arrived at a landmark African World Championships

By Maria David published 16 September 25

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews looks at the preparations and hopes for the first-ever Road World Championships on African soil

'It’s a wild west of doping activity' - How cycling's amateur scene has become the epicentre for doping

By Chris Marshall-Bell published 12 September 25

Member Exclusive With thousands of riders and very few tests, the amateur cycling scene has become a haven for those willing to cheat to win, where ego is the ultimate prize

Pro Cycling’s Contract Dilemma – Early exits, outdated transfer practices, and EU laws

By Christopher Flanagan last updated 3 September 25

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

Safety in the spotlight: Are the UCI's new rules doing more harm than good?

By James Witts published 21 August 25

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…

Iconic ascents, unpredictability and 'a little bit of craziness' - Tales from the women's Giro d'Italia

By Maria David published 1 July 25

Member Exclusive From the very first winner in 1988, 'La Mamma Volante', to the latest 'amazing journey' that put Elisa Longo Borghini in the maglia rosa in her 13th participation

How did watching cycling become so expensive, and what does it say about the business of pro cycling?

By Nicholas Hellen published 17 May 25

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As the cost of watching cycling on TV increases, Cyclingnews analyses the driving forces behind the change and where all the money ends up

Why do cycling's Grand Tours often start abroad? Grand Départs explained

By Pete Trifunovic published 5 May 25

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Foreign starts to Grand Tours are by no means new but why do major races often begin beyond their borders, how much money is involved, and where could be next?