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Body Rocket wants to democratise aero gains

After six years, the first real-world, direct force-measurement aero meter is finally here. But whether it will make aerodynamics the new power is very much in question.

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Milan Vader after crashing at the Tour of Guangxi.

Daily News: A big crash at the Tour of Guangxi

A pack of riders flies down a road in a speed-blurred image from the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Electric green fields whiz by above and below as the brightly colored peloton describes a wedge in the center.

Exclusive: The UCI is exploring a budget cap

Brake pads.

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Marta Lach throws an arm in the air in celebration

Tour of Chongming Island wrap-up: Marta Lach claims overall victory

A pair of hands wrapped in silver gloves dangle artfully in front of a set of handlebars.

How often should you wash your cycling gloves?

Race Results

Results → road mtb cyclocross

New Tour of Chongming Island (2.WWT) General classification

08:32:24

2. DE ZOETE Mylene

+0:08

3. SOUREN Scarlett

+0:14

New Gree - Tour of Guangxi (2.UWT) Stage 3

1. VERNON Ethan

04:44:04

2. MOLANO Sebastian

+0:00

3. PICKRELL Riley

+0:00

Tour of Chongming Island (2.WWT) Stage 2

03:23:05

2. DE ZOETE Mylene

+0:00

3. SCHWEINBERGER Kathrin

+0:00

Mont-Sainte-Anne (XCO | F)

1. LECOMTE Loana

01:19:01

2. STIGGER Laura

+0:09

+1:19

Mont-Sainte-Anne (XCO | M)

1. HATHERLY Alan

01:28:56

2. AZZARO Mathis

+0:30

3. KORETZKY Victor

+0:48

Mont-Sainte-Anne U23 (XCO | F)

01:10:11

2. ONESTI Olivia

+0:31

3. SCHIBLER Fiona

+0:43

New Ardooie (CX: C2 | M)

1. VANTHOURENHOUT Michael

01:02:25

+0:03

3. MEEUSSEN Witse

+0:10

New Ardooie (CX: C2 | F)

1. ALVARADO Ceylin del Carmen

00:47:10

2. NORBERT RIBEROLLE Marion

+0:28

3. FRANCK Alicia

+0:48

Falun (CX: C2 | M)

1. HORNY Clément

01:02:05

2. DEGENKOLB Hannes

+0:24

3. GROENENDAAL Bailey

+0:32

Calendar → road mtb cyclocross

20/10

Veneto Classic (ME)

(1.Pro)

20/10

Japan Cup (ME)

(1.Pro)

20/10

Tour of Guangxi (WE)

(1.WWT)

25/10

Vuelta a Guatemala (ME)

(2.2)

25/10

Tour du Faso (ME)

(2.2)

01/11

Tour do Rio (ME)

(2.2)

19/10

Citta Di Jesolo(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Citta Di Jesolo(ME)

(C2)

19/10

Essen(ME)

(C2)

19/10

Essen(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Varberg I(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Varberg I(ME)

(C2)

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Cycling industry’s sustainability efforts fall short of consumer expectations, study finds

Shift Cycling Culture’s inaugural Climate Action Pulse Check highlights progress and obstacles in the industry's sustainability efforts.

by Suvi Loponen
15 Oct 2024

Staff Joy Rides: A new life for a Salsa Chilli Con Crosso

Bringing new life to a bike I can’t bring myself to let go of.

by Dave Rome
15 Oct 2024

Bonus Geek Warning: Gerard Vroomen Opens Up on why most gravel bikes are moving to 700C-only

Plus chatting a long-awaited renewal of the Open Up, on-shoring of manufacturing, and plenty more.

by Dave Rome
12 Oct 2024

Cycling industry’s sustainability efforts fall short of consumer expectations, study finds

Shift Cycling Culture’s inaugural Climate Action Pulse Check highlights progress and obstacles in the industry's sustainability efforts.

by Suvi Loponen
15 Oct 2024

Staff Joy Rides: A new life for a Salsa Chilli Con Crosso

Bonus Geek Warning: Gerard Vroomen Opens Up on why most gravel bikes are moving to 700C-only

Race Results

Results → road mtb cyclocross

New Tour of Chongming Island (2.WWT) General classification

08:32:24

2. DE ZOETE Mylene

+0:08

3. SOUREN Scarlett

+0:14

New Gree - Tour of Guangxi (2.UWT) Stage 3

1. VERNON Ethan

04:44:04

2. MOLANO Sebastian

+0:00

3. PICKRELL Riley

+0:00

Tour of Chongming Island (2.WWT) Stage 2

03:23:05

2. DE ZOETE Mylene

+0:00

3. SCHWEINBERGER Kathrin

+0:00

Mont-Sainte-Anne (XCO | F)

1. LECOMTE Loana

01:19:01

2. STIGGER Laura

+0:09

+1:19

Mont-Sainte-Anne (XCO | M)

1. HATHERLY Alan

01:28:56

2. AZZARO Mathis

+0:30

3. KORETZKY Victor

+0:48

Mont-Sainte-Anne U23 (XCO | F)

01:10:11

2. ONESTI Olivia

+0:31

3. SCHIBLER Fiona

+0:43

New Ardooie (CX: C2 | M)

1. VANTHOURENHOUT Michael

01:02:25

+0:03

3. MEEUSSEN Witse

+0:10

New Ardooie (CX: C2 | F)

1. ALVARADO Ceylin del Carmen

00:47:10

2. NORBERT RIBEROLLE Marion

+0:28

3. FRANCK Alicia

+0:48

Falun (CX: C2 | M)

1. HORNY Clément

01:02:05

2. DEGENKOLB Hannes

+0:24

3. GROENENDAAL Bailey

+0:32

Calendar → road mtb cyclocross

20/10

Veneto Classic (ME)

(1.Pro)

20/10

Japan Cup (ME)

(1.Pro)

20/10

Tour of Guangxi (WE)

(1.WWT)

25/10

Vuelta a Guatemala (ME)

(2.2)

25/10

Tour du Faso (ME)

(2.2)

01/11

Tour do Rio (ME)

(2.2)

19/10

Citta Di Jesolo(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Citta Di Jesolo(ME)

(C2)

19/10

Essen(ME)

(C2)

19/10

Essen(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Varberg I(WE)

(C2)

19/10

Varberg I(ME)

(C2)

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Tadej Pogačar raises a fist in victory as he crosses the line to win the 2024 Il Lombardia race. He's in an all-white skinsuit with the rainbow chest bands of World Champion. Behind him, and empty road stretches, lined by barriers packed with fans.

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Tom Pidcock raises a hand to signal his victory in the men's XC at the 2023 Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup round. He's crossing the finish line transitioning from sunlight to shadow. Behind, afternoon light glows in the fall color and on the crowd of fans lining the finish with banners that read Quebec.

‘True mountain biking’ – What makes Mont-Sainte-Anne legendary

Even as other World Cup venues come and go, MSA remains a constant in the sport, hosting 29 World Cup rounds and three World Championships since 1991. What's its secret?

by Ryan Simonovich
04 Oct 2024

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Evie Richards posts up exuberantly after outsprinting Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to win the women's XCC at the 2024 World Mountain Bike Championships. Richards has a huge grin, while Ferrand-Prévot slumps slightly over her bike behind.

Richards and Koretzky win XCC world titles

Sofia Gómez Villafane races at the Leadville Trail 100, followed by a male rider.

Leadville women’s podium finishers renew call for no-draft rule