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Alpecin-Deceuninck's Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel (R) cycles past the Pont Gibus in a cobblestone sector during the 122nd edition of the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic cycling race, 259,2 km between Compiegne and Roubaix, northern France on April 13, 2025. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Paris-Roubaix raced on cobbles?

Why pummel yourself over 50-plus kilometres of roads never meant for cycle racing?
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YT Industries is back in the UK for the first time since its insolvency

German mountain bike brand returns to British shores
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Why the new RockShox Lyrik is more important than you think

RockShox brings back the 170mm-travel Lyrik
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RockShox boosts all-important sensitivity and control on new Vivid Air and Super Deluxe shocks

US brand rolls out a plethora of updates for the Vivid Air and Super Deluxe rear shocks
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New Cannondale Bad Habit is the enduro bike I've been asking for

The carbon-frame Bad Habit prioritises fun
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The radically redesigned RockShox ZEB is so good I'd buy it

Updates to the ZEB have made it better than ever
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Singlespeed UDH? Surly’s new weird dropout is a genius world-first

Surly’s new Sorceress steel hardtail MTB is both singlespeed and UDH-compatible thanks to the patented DUH dropout system for Boost wheels
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Redshift’s Top Shelf flat bar is designed to improve comfort, reduce fatigue and bring some old-school cool to your bike

The Top Shelf puts your wrists in a more upright position and reduces back strain
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Schwalbe ThunderBurt 2.1in tyre on Simon von Bromley's Kinesis GX Race gravel bike

Don't buy a gravel bike without at least 50mm of tyre clearance – you'll regret it

Ignore this advice at your peril
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Israel Premier-Tech using Factor Ostro Gravel on recon of Paris-Roubaix's Arenberg sector

Why don't they race Paris-Roubaix on gravel bikes?

In this series, we answer all your questions about pro cycling's toughest race
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From the archives | How Paris-Roubaix bikes have evolved

8 Paris-Roubaix bikes that were ahead of their time 

Key bikes that chart the evolution of tech for the cobbles
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming

Start and finish times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2026
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Madison's Roam Isoler thermal trail jacket proves you don’t need to spend a fortune on winter layers

Considering the cost, the Roam jacket is a top performer
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5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health

Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
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2026 Tour of Flanders: race predictions, course preview and how to watch live

How to catch the women’s and men’s racing in the second monument of the season
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Continental's 35mm GP5000 S TR is a sublime road tyre, but there are reasons not to buy

These 35mm tyres offer major tangible benefits in ride quality, grip and speed on more stubborn surfaces
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Chinese groupsets could take over pro cycling sooner than you think – here's why

Is it really so far-fetched that a company such as Wheeltop or TRP could win at WorldTour level?
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2016 vs 2026: How have Tour of Flanders bikes changed in a decade?

A decade of progress in bikes ridden at the Tour of Flanders
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The 5 best new carbon gravel bikes of 2026 so far – and what may be coming next

This year's best new gravel bikes push boundaries of capability and versatility
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Specialized Sirrus X 2.0

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 is affordable, rugged and fun, but there's another model I'd buy

An urban commuter that can handle some rough stuff, too
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You can now tap into Tadej Pogačar’s dream state with this special-edition Met Trenta 3K Carbon helmet  

The helmet is said to reflect the place where "effort fades yet speed increases”
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