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'Bikes are just too technical these days': Is the traditional 'Saturday job in a bike shop' entry route into the cycle trade dead and gone?
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (594+ words) Leading cycle trade association says rising employment costs have made offering youngsters a Saturday job too hard According to Jonathan Harrison, Director of the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), it is mainly down to rising costs and onerous employment obligations....
When an Olympic medalist made a comeback, a special bike was soon on it's way to him
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (465+ words) 1948 Olympic medalist Tommy Godwin was handed this bike when he started riding time trials at the age of 61 When, in 1982, Gerald O'Donovan, then head of Raleigh's elite Specialist Bicycle Development Unit (SBDU), discovered that Tommy Godwin was riding time trials…...
'We'll race proactively' " Tom Pidcock's Pinarello Q36. 5 team for Tour de France revealed
1+ day, 16+ min ago (397+ words) British champion Fred Wright also on start line Tom Pidcock will lead Pinarello Q36. 5 at its first appearance at the Tour de France, it was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, The 26-year-old returns to the Tour this season after missing the 2025 edition…...
'Fortune favours the brave' " Netcompany-Ineos reveal attacking squad for Tour de France, including Thymen Arensman and Josh Tarling
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (483+ words) In the absence of Oscar Onley, Ineos go in with stage-hunting riders Netcompany-Ineos will "race aggressively" over the three weeks of the Tour de France, Geraint Thomas promised, as the team announced their lineup on Wednesday. In the absence of…...
All-new Giant Revolt and Liv Devote gravel bikes get increased tyre clearance, and stiffer, lighter frames to deliver 'unconditional race speed"
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1732+ words) After a month of speculating, the gravel machines teased at Unbound Gravel get the big reveal and are officially named as the new Liv Devote and Giant Revolt After first peeking at the two prototype gravel bikes at Unbound Gravel,…...
Gearhead approved: 14 cycling deals not to be missed this July 4th from REI, Competitive Cyclist, Mike's Bikes and more
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Isaac del Toro has more chance of winning the Tour de France than Paul Seixas
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (488+ words) The Mexican is the in-form stage racer of 2026, although Tadej Poga'ar is in his way too Tadej Poga'ar remains the overwhelming favourite for the Tour de France. That much is clear. It doesn't mean it's a done deal, that the…...
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2+ day, 13+ min ago (363+ words) Avoid geo-restrictions with a two-year Nord VPN deal with up to 75% off, and enjoy a pre-tour warm-up The Tour de France 2026 starts in Barcelona, Spain, on the 4th of July. The Grand D'part of the 113th edition starts Le Tour in style…...
'The fastest road bike ever made' " the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is here
2+ day, 23+ min ago (1110+ words) Subtle changes to the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 include a new layup, a more aero front end, and a deeper seat tube cutout After months of speculation, Specialized has officially dropped the covers off its flagship do-it-all S-Works Tarmac SL9 road bike,…...
Is there a place for an all-rounder in today's gravel world? Look's G85 Cezal says yes
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1326+ words) While every other brand is becoming increasingly specialised, Look "moves away from the white lines and marginal gains" and it does so very, very well Tall standover height may be a problem for shorter riders You can trust Cycling Weekly....