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New Panaracer GravelKing ZX goes up to a massive 55mm wide for all-surface riding
The Gravel King ZX gets a new three-zone tread pattern and sizes from 35mm to 55mm.

In brief | Paris–Roubaix 2026: these are the 6 biggest talking points you need to know about
We look back at the key events from this year's Hell of the North
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How to watch the Amstel Gold Race 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming
Start and finish times and viewing information for this year's Amstel Gold race

I rode the new Santa Cruz Nomad and the refinements have made it more comfortable and composed than ever
Long-travel mullet bike gets a slightly lighter frame, revised geometry and suspension update

CushCore’s new tool promises ‘radically fast and easy tyre changes’ to eliminate your frustrations
The Rotary Tire Tool is aimed at bike shops and has a $299 price tag

Van der Poel's pedals may have cost him Paris–Roubaix victory, but his team says a decision from race organisers was more crucial
How a series of unfortunate events scuppered van der Poel's chances

Paris–Roubaix 2026 tech gallery: 1x drivetrains take over as teams move to MTB groupsets and 35mm tyres
A comprehensive round-up of the tech highlights from this year's Queen of the Classics

Shimano’s new Saint pedals hint at DH groupset release
Japanese brand updates Saint and XT flat pedals

This is Wout van Aert’s Paris-Roubaix winning bike – and there’s nothing special about it
The Belgian superstar makes few concessions to the cobbles en route to conquering the Queen of the Classics

Wout van Aert has just won the fastest-ever edition of Paris-Roubaix – how does it compare to the top 10?
Wout van Aert makes history, riding the 258.3km Paris-Roubaix course in 48.91kph (30.39mph)

Van der Poel's Arenberg disaster confirms Shimano's unreleased pedals use new cleats
Dutchman's mid-Roubaix bike swap offered a telling glimpse of Shimano’s prototype setup – and a potential shift away from SPD-SL

Red Bull - Bora - hansgroghe goes retro with tubular-era tyre hack for Paris-Roubaix
Team mechanics coat Specialized Turbo Cottons tyres in liquid urethane to fend off the cobbles

Paris-Roubaix 2026 is live on TV NOW | Global options for live TV and streaming
Start and finish times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2026

Paris-Roubaix tech | Watch out, Pogačar – the UCI has a new tyre checking tool
Commissaires can quickly check oversized Roubaix setups against the 700mm limit with brand-new 3D-printed gauge

Vote now | Canyon Endurace vs Aeroad – what bike will van der Poel ride at Paris-Roubaix?
The Dutch superstar faces a Roubaix eve dilemma: stick with his aero-winning Aeroad or gamble on the wider-tyred Endurace as tech, tactics and even marketing stakes collide

The 4 Paris-Roubaix tyre tech trends you need to know about – what’s in, what’s out, and what’s controversial
From ballooning tyres to mixed uptake on inserts, these tyre tech trends will define Paris-Roubaix 2026

Revealed: Why the defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion has glued tubeless tyres to her wheels
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sticks with Cervélo S5 aero bike in defence of her 2025 title

Paris-Roubaix tech | New Shimano road bike pedals spotted at Paris-Roubaix – here's everything we know so far
Could this be the leaked SPD-SLR pedal system?

Paris-Roubaix tech | Pogačar will race Paris-Roubaix on enormous 38mm-wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain – but no tubeless inserts
35mm-wide tyres measure 38mm mounted to Pogi's ENVE wheels, while he ditches front derailleur for Queen of the Classics

UCI explains why it banned Visma-Lease a Bike’s tyre-inflation system ahead of Paris–Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike described the decision as a "real shame" but cycling's governing body insists it's to ensure fairness

Hunt says new 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke aero wheels are the fastest it has ever tested
New wheelset has deep/wide front, narrower/shallower rear profiles and a 1,212g claimed weight

Skoda introduces bike bell that cuts through noise-cancelling headphones to keep you safe – here's how it works
The DuoBell has been trialled by Deliveroo riders as cyclist-pedestrian collisions increase

Van Rysel has developed an airbag skinsuit for its sponsored pro teams
Airbag deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect rider’s upper body and neck in a crash
