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Every cyclist should own a tyre lever or two, but with so many options, what should you look for in terms of size, shape and construction?

Cycling develops one-dimensional fitness – these 7 cross-training benefits will make you a more rounded rider
From superior speed and power to enhanced durability and motivation, cross-training delivers multiple benefits

I tested two leading rearview radar lights – and the winner offers better performance for less money
Can Wahoo's Element Trackr Radar beat the Garmin Varia RTL515 in our rearview radar lights head-to-head test?

Magene joins XDS-Astana as latest Chinese brand to supply a WorldTour team
Magene will provide cycling computers, smart trainers, radar tail lights and heart rate monitors

I tested two of the best 3D-printed saddles – here's why you should get one custom made
Posedla Joyseat 3.0 Pro vs Selle Italia SLR 3D head-to-head test

Strava moves one step closer to going public, Reuters reports
Confidential filing for initial public offering prepares the ground for a public share listing

Lazer launches Sphere KinetiCore road helmet with lightweight design and everyday aero appeal
New helmet integrates rotational impact protection through Controlled Crumple Zones

Challenger bike computer brand enters the WorldTour in partnership with Groupama-FDJ
iGPSPORT will supply French team with tech for the 2026 season

Review | HJC's Ibex 3.0 helmet offers exceptional fit and comfort, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight

Is a tubeless tyre at greater risk of blow-offs than a clincher tyre with a tube?
Are tubeless riders more likely to suffer blow-offs?

Review | The Prestaflator Pro inflator is the best upgrade I’ve made for my home workshop
If you own a compressor in your workshop, I recommend upgrading your inflator to this brilliant bargain

Stan Portus | My New Year’s resolution? To ride more
Sometimes a simple goal can lead to the biggest satisfaction

These are the six tech trends dominating gravel racing – from super-wide tyres to triathlon saddles
What's cooking on the US gravel scene?

“It is a painful decision”: Rapha is closing five of its clubhouses
Five of Rapha’s clubhouses will close before April with CEO Fran Millar describing the move as the “right call” for the brand and customers

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Three Tarmacs, three Aeroads and no Campagnolo | 2026 Women’s WorldTour bikes and equipment
All the bikes and components used by the 14 women's WorldTour teams in 2026

Brompton reports losses of £2m but remains ‘optimistic’ with new releases in the pipeline
The folding bike company says it was "a year of balanced outcomes"

Bike computer vs smartphone vs smartwatch | Which is best for cycling?
Do you need a bike computer when smartwatches and phones do so much?
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Sender by name, sender by nature

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The UCI says riders shouldn't take ketones. Where next for this polarising supplement?
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The 10 things I wish I knew when I started cycling (don’t make the same mistakes)
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Escape a fitness rut and get 2026 off to a flyer with these six essential strategies
Recharge your dwindling willpower or overcome a stale fitness plateau with these motivational tricks from sports psychologist Dr Jamie Barker

Forget 10,000 steps a day, it’s a 1960s marketing gimmick – here's what you need to do to enjoy a longer life
Fewer steps, faster walking and more resistance training are all key to longevity

10 cycling New Year's resolutions (and how to stick to them)
Aim high for your best year of cycling ever