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"It’s just generally scary that a car can do that to you so easily": EF pro cyclist Lukas Nerurkar seriously injured after being hit by driver on training ride whilst visiting family back in UK
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (694+ words) Lukas Nerurkar has revealed he was seriously injured by a driver in a training crash whilst visiting family in England. The incident occurred on 2nd July. The 22-year-old suffered a broken collarbone that was also dislocated, a fractured sternum, a fractured…...
Could this year's Tour de France time trial be decided by the size of the team car? Expert proposes a "maximum CdA value for team cars" and extended following distances after research finds larger vehicles offer aero advantage
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (674+ words) A new study by academics in Scotland found that the aerodynamic benefit created by a following vehicle is directly linked to its drag area, meaning larger or less aerodynamic team cars can provide a greater advantage to riders during time…...
Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France — which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2026?
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1769+ words) Despite dividing opinions in road cycling, hookless rims appear on many bikes in this year’s Tour de France – but they’re far from being the dominant trend in the pro peloton, with hooked rims still a far more common sight. Why…...
Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1664+ words) Cycling fans of a certain age (or any age, really) can be forgiven for feeling a bit bewildered at times this season. For almost eight decades, the start of June has been home to the definitive pre-Tour de France tune-up…...
Hutchinson Blackbird All-Season tyre
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1360+ words) Easy to fit tubeless Good ride quality for an all-rounder Great grip in a range of conditions Good range of sizes What the scores mean Good scores are more common than bad, because fortunately good products are more common than…...
Michael Matthews reveals horror training crash caused by fire engine driver on wrong side of the road
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (826+ words) Michael Matthews has revealed a collision with a fire engine driving on the wrong side of the road caused him to miss months of the season. The incident occurred in Italy on the 5th March, but Matthews did not initially detail…...
Ekoi EK RR 29 Road Racing Tyres
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) The Ekoi EK RR 29 Road Racing Tyres are handmade, 350 TPI, tubeless-ready race tyres with a very clear brief: feel fast, look special, and deliver proper confidence when the road turns rough or greasy. They represent a spectacularly good first swing…...
Administrators appointed at major cycling distributor Saddleback
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (806+ words) Saddleback Cycling, one of the UK’s leading bike/component/accessories distributors, is no more. Based in Yate, near Bristol, Saddleback was founded by husband and wife Andy and Sarah Wigmore in 2004, and grew to be the UK home of mid-to-high-end…...
Cinelli and Omnium launch limited-edition Supercargo bike ahead of Cycle Messenger World Championships - Cycling News | Bike Reviews
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (779+ words) Back to TECH News If you’ve ever looked at a cargo bike and thought “nice, but could it be a bit more… Milanese?”, then today is your lucky day. Danish cargo-bike disruptor Omnium and Italian bike brand Cinelli have teamed…...
Traka gravel race organiser accused of filming while driving in event marred by reports of illegal drafting and course-cutting - Cycling News | Bike Reviews
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1163+ words) The Traka, Europe’s biggest gravel race, took place in Girona at the weekend and attracted over 4,000 riders from 74 different countries – a far cry from its beginnings in 2019 with just 100 riders. But as the recovery drinks were downed and the dust…...