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Crashes, controversy, compatibility issues: What is the hookless rim debate, and how do we solve it?
By Dan Cavallari published
Member Exclusive Cycling isn't short on technology that has divided opinions over the years, and hookless rims are certainly among them. But why has this innovation drawn such heat? And have we been looking for answers in all the right places? Cyclingnews takes a comprehensive look at the hookless rim debate so far and the potential solutions

Misspelt brands, dubious deals, and no safety guarantees in sight – Welcome to the Wild West of AliExpress bike parts
By Matthew Loveridge published
Member Exclusive Given the cost of new components and gear, cycling's well-established black market can tempt many riders with cut-price deals. But is it all too good to be true? Matthew Loveridge delves down the rabbit hole of fake bike parts, the safety risks some pose, and where he believes the line should be drawn

No team, no salary, no bike – The reality for cycling's 'free agents' who find themselves without a contract but still want to race
By Ollie Smith published
Member Exclusive When a rider's contract comes to an end and no other teams come knocking, the fall from grace can be abrupt and hard to take. Cyclingnews learns about the hard truths facing cycling's contract-less pros

From electric convoys to fossil fuel sponsors: How seriously is cycling taking sustainability?
By Travis Bramley published
Member Exclusive When it comes to climate change, few sports offer as strong a solution as cycling, but is the professional side of bike racing helping to deliver change, or only adding more fuel to the fire? Cyclingnews takes a look at the current initiatives and what other sports could teach cycling

Inside Bulgaria's Giro d'Italia start: Marred by political turmoil and team disputes, can it still deliver a lasting legacy?
By Dan Challis published
Member Exclusive Cyclingnews takes a deeper look into a maligned yet fascinating foreign start for the 2026 Italian Grand Tour

'A geeky area of technology is blowing up into one of cycling's trickiest dilemmas' - How has rider data become such a controversial conundrum for the sport?
By Chris Marshall-Bell published
Member Exclusive From GPS trackers to improve rider safety and power data's anti-doping potential, to the issue of ownership – rider data has quickly become one of the peloton's most divisive topics, but why?

An illogical calendar, 'crazy' attitudes towards safety, and an outdated relationship with its fans – What needs to change for cycling to catch up with other sports?
By Stephen Farrand published
Member Exclusive In the second part of our deep dive into how other sports can help cycling to evolve, Cyclingnews looks at ways the sport's complicated calendar, the safety of riders, and fan engagement could all be revolutionised

A billion-dollar business soon to be a relic? What pro cycling can learn from the blueprints of F1 and soccer
By Stephen Farrand published
Member Exclusive In the first of a two-part deep dive, as the UCI asks for ideas on how to revolutionise the sport, Cyclingnews looks at how cycling could learn from other sports, and what some of pro cycling's most forward-thinking minds believe it needs, from budget caps to ownership models

Are scientists now more important than star riders? Inside pro cycling's race for scientific innovation
By Stephen Farrand published
Member Exclusive As pro cycling gets faster and its biggest teams get richer, more and more focus is being put on the technological arms race going on inside the peloton. Cyclingnews takes an inside look at the sport's new frontier

'One of the most under-recognised threats in women's cycling' - Why it's more important than ever for athletes to dial in nutrition and hydration
By Kirsten Frattini published
Member Exclusive In an in-depth interview with Cyclingnews, Dr Heather Logan Sprenger zeros in on the importance of adequate fuelling for peak adaptation, performance and health
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