Educating Richard – How the Giro winner is fitting in at Ineos

With a rapidly growing contingent of young Spanish-speaking riders, you might expect Team Ineos – the meticulous masters of detail – to have invested in someone to bring them up to speed with English to try to integrate them more smoothly into the British team. So who has Richard Carapaz been using as his language […]
Cotic’s Escapade do-it-all drop bar bike gets updates for 2021
Tom Dumoulin says Primož Roglič is Jumbo-Visma’s leader and Egan Bernal is leader at Ineos

In just one sentence the Dutchman dispenses with both squad’s three-pronged tactic
Best gravel pedals: our pick of the best pedals for off-road riding

Here is our selection of the best pedals for gravel riding, from standard clipless pedals to more niche brands, simple designs, platform support or even flat pedals.
‘It’s still a long way until the third week of the Tour,’ says Ineos’ Pavel Sivakov

People have been quick to dismiss Ineos who have struggled at the Dauphiné as Jumbo-Visma have soared, but Sivakov warns the Tour podium in Paris is still a long way off
Elinor Barker says she has experienced sexism “again and again” throughout her career
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Davide Formolo takes stunning solo win from the break on stage three of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2020

Davide Formolo (UAE Team Emirates) went solo from the breakaway on the penultimate climb, riding solo for well over 50km, taking stage victory in fabulous fashion ahead of the GC group lead home by the dominant Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma). The Italian champion showed amazing perseverance taking the stage and the king of the mountains jersey […]
Torq Energy Bars (Box of 15)
Oakley ARO3 helmet

Whilst there are other brands beginning to take a pretty sizable chunk of the pie, Oakely is still very much the market leader when it comes to cycling sunglasses. It’s not a brand that I immediately associated with helmets. This is a shame, because Oakley does stock a sizeable range of rather nice helmets for […]
How to watch and stream the Il Lombardia 2020 in the UK, US and Australia
Our guide to watching this year’s Il Lombardia coverage
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Peter Sagan says Wout van Aert is a contender for the Tour de France green jersey

The Slovakian has decided to ride the Tour and Giro d’Italia but no Classics this year, saying he ‘cannot be everywhere’
Tweets of the week: Hailstorms in France and Thomas De Gendt getting dropped ‘intentionally’

Crazy racing in the Critérium du Dauphiné has offered up more social media goodness
‘We’re just doing our best to go on as normal,’ says Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s James Knox

The Brit is riding the Critérium du Dauphiné as he builds towards his second Giro d’Italia
Zwift v Peloton: Which is best for your at-home workouts?

Sweating it out at home can be motivating and fulfilling thanks to Zwift and Peloton, but which should you choose? We compare the two fitness platforms
Orro reveals 2021 Venturi range with fully internal routing
DealClincher: Merlin Takeover – Giro, Pinarello, Shimano, Schwalbe, Northwave & more
Pro bikes: Jumbo-Visma’s Bianchi Oltre XR4
Patrick Lefevere says he takes back his comments about putting Dylan Groenewegen in jail

Patrick Lefevere says he takes back his comments about putting Dylan Groenewegen in jail.
Cheap Zwift setup: what you need

Joining your friends and fellow racers on the virtual platform Zwift does not have to hurt your bank account as much as your legs. We round up the cheapest setups
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it
50-something driver arrested after beating up charity cyclist who complained of close pass
The best flat pedals for cycling in 2020
Looking for a simple and functional pedal solution? We’ve gathered together the best flat pedals currently on the market.
‘It’s the weirdest feeling because I don’t have a scratch on me’: Dan Martin forced to retire from Critérium du Dauphiné after crash
Dan Martin is hoping to recover in time for the Tour de France after he was forced to abandon the Critérium du Dauphiné after a crash.
Best winter tyres for road cycling

Winter tyres for our road bikes are an essential purchase. Here’s our favourite that find a robust compromise between rolling resistance, weight, and puncture protection
Bikepacking kit on a budget: get everything you need to bivvy and carry your gear under £100
Six things to look out for at Il Lombardia 2020

(Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
From the expectations on Remco Evenepoel to the decisive climbs – don’t miss these moments
CW5000: tech editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan reaches the milestone

The CW5000 is an annual challenge we’ve set for our readers: the goal is to ride 5000 miles in a year. For some, that will be easy, whilst for others it will be a massive undertaking. To keep it accessible for all, and ensure motivation continues year-round, we also add additional challenges each month – […]
Clicky ratchet tools, shiny track hubs, flat-out rubber and a hybrid baselayer
Plus our pick of the week’s best news and views
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