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## Latest News

## DT Swiss abandons steel spokes in its flagship climbing wheels; Enve drops a cheaper bar; and Colnago expands it's steel frame range in a topsy turvy round up of the week's tech

All change this week with DT Swiss abandoning it's own flagship spoke in favour of carbon, and Enve hints at improved supply chain with a move to a new factory for it's latest bar, plus new gadgets from Topeak

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- ## 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships: Osborne and McCarthy successfully defend their titles in Abu Dhabi

Tadej Pogačar and Peter Sagan attend virtual cycling’s biggest event live in Abu Dhabi

By Zach Nehr Published 15 November 25
- ## ‘One of the weirdest places I’ve ever been’: Welcome to Bentonville, the American city where bikes rule

Bentonville is an odd place, but it is also one of – if not the – best cycling cities that I have ever been to, writes Zach Nehr

By Zach Nehr Published 14 November 25

- ## 'From seasoned pros to rising stars' – George Hincapie unveils 20-rider roster for new pro team

Mix of Americans and Brits named in Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's squad

By Tom Davidson Published 14 November 25
- ## 'This team means a lot to me' – Fränck Schleck returns to pro cycling with Lidl-Trek as DS, nine years after retiring

Luxembourger to help direct women's squad

By Adam Becket Published 14 November 25
- ## After its biggest year yet, MADE confirms 2026 dates and return to Portland's Zidell Yards

A celebration of the craftsmanship of bicycle building, MADE features 200+ exhibitors and a full schedule of events

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 13 November 25

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## Latest Features

- ## 5 things that road cycling could learn from the World Championships you've never heard of

Is it a case of adapt or become irrelevant for road cycling?

By Jamie Williams Published 17 November 25
- ## Pro bikes, classic bikes, immaculate wraps and mega gadgets – the biggest gallery of the best details we spotted at Rouleur Live 2025

Grab a cuppa and drink in our highlights from the 2025 Rouleur Live Show, including the Q36.5/SRM pedal collaboration, Trek's divisive full-suspension gravel bike, and DT Swiss's new carbon-spoked wheels

By Aaron Borrill Published 15 November 25
- ## I'm a psychologist who got singed by cycling burnout – here's how to stay on the right side of the fire

Cycling ignites passion, but too much pressure and expectation can burn it away. A psychologist with personal experience of playing with fire tackles the delicate issue of burnout

By Dr Steve Mayers Published 14 November 25

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## Latest Tech

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- ## 'I could have got away with riding a Cannondale Topstone' – My Gravel Burn bike setup might have been fast but I'll think long and hard for next year

Front suspension, wider tyres, or a completely new bike? Cycling Weekly tech writer, Aaron Borrill, weighs in on the ideal bike and component choices for Gravel Burn

By Aaron Borrill Published 11 November 25
- ## Coros PACE 4 adds AMOLED display, flashlight, voice notes and even better battery life to its ultralight GPS sport watch

Coros’s latest watch is lighter, brighter and feature-packed — all in a minimalist 32-gram package with impressive battery life

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 10 November 25

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## Latest Fitness

- ## I'm a psychologist who got singed by cycling burnout – here's how to stay on the right side of the fire

Cycling ignites passion, but too much pressure and expectation can burn it away. A psychologist with personal experience of playing with fire tackles the delicate issue of burnout

By Dr Steve Mayers Published 14 November 25
- ## What we listen to: How the CW team stay motivated on their indoor trainers

From music to bakery programs, here's what CW staffers tune into when training indoors

By Simon Richardson Published 2 November 25
- ## Aero for everyone? I got an AI-based bike fit and saved dozens of watts

I got a bike fit from AiRO, an AI-driven app that gives bike fitters actionable CFD modeling without the wind tunnel

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 31 October 25

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## Latest Racing

## 5 things that road cycling could learn from the World Championships you've never heard of

Is it a case of adapt or become irrelevant for road cycling?

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- ## 'From seasoned pros to rising stars' – George Hincapie unveils 20-rider roster for new pro team

Mix of Americans and Brits named in Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's squad

By Tom Davidson Published 14 November 25
- ## 'This team means a lot to me' – Fränck Schleck returns to pro cycling with Lidl-Trek as DS, nine years after retiring

Luxembourger to help direct women's squad

By Adam Becket Published 14 November 25

- ## Pinarello confirmed as partner of Q36.5 Pro Cycling, becomes title sponsor

Tom Pidcock links up with Italian bike brand on the road again

By Adam Becket Published 13 November 25
- ## 'I want to show myself as a sprinter' – Noah Hobbs ready to 'get stuck in' as a pro

EF Education-EasyPost's new British recruit tells Cycling Weekly about his breakthrough year

By Tom Davidson Published 13 November 25
- ## 'I don't think my situation is due to a lack of results or performances' – James Shaw on his hunt for a team for 2026

EF Education-EasyPost’s Brit running out of time

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 13 November 25

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## Meet the team



- ### Adam Becket

News Editor - Road racing and beyond
- ### Anne-Marije Rook

North American Editor - two decades in journalism
- ### Andy Carr

Tech Editor - Former CEO of bespoke bike brands
- ### Tom Davidson

Senior News and Features Writer - Track cycling obsessive
- ### Aaron Borrill

Tech writer - two decades in sports journalism
- ### James Shrubsall

Senior News and Features Writer - Working for CW since 2000
- ### Tom Thewlis

News and Features Writer
- ### Hannah Bussey

Tech Writer - With CW since 2011
- ### Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Digital Editor - A decade in cycling media

## Gravel Cycling

- ## More youth, more international: Life Time announces its new roster of athletes for the 2026 Grand Prix

A hand-selected cast of 44 of the world's most talented off-road riders to contest the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix, starting at the Sea Otter Classic in April

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 12 November 25
- ## 'I could have got away with riding a Cannondale Topstone' – My Gravel Burn bike setup might have been fast but I'll think long and hard for next year

Front suspension, wider tyres, or a completely new bike? Cycling Weekly tech writer, Aaron Borrill, weighs in on the ideal bike and component choices for Gravel Burn

By Aaron Borrill Published 11 November 25
- ## Riding to the start line: How Alexis Cartier turned the Life Time Grand Prix into a 10,000-mile bikepacking adventure

“I really liked my life riding everywhere," says the Canadian who set out to challenge the carbon cost of bike racing by pedalling to every event

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 5 November 25

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## Latest Reviews

- ## MAAP Alt\_Road LS jersey 2.0 review: an off-road and adventure specialist

The addition of merino brings greater versatility while the valuables pocket is game changer

By Andy Turner Published 15 November 25
- ## Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 Review: a cold-weather fast-paced specialist jacket

Ideal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss

By Andy Turner Published 13 November 25
- ## Quella Varsity Cambridge is a handsome geared commuter bike that adds function to form – but will it work for your commute?

Can the timeless style truly meet the practicalities of daily commuting? The answer depends on where you live, but if your commute isn't as arduous as mine, you might not find a prettier bike to do it on

By Hannah Bussey Published 12 November 25

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## Group Tests

- ## Best time trial helmets 2025: TT and Triathlon helmets tested for much more than just speed

Finding extra speed isn't always about aerodynamics; We put six of the world's fastest helmets to the test, focusing on their comfort, fit and usability.

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 13 November 25
- ## Best bike computers 2025: Our top-rated GPS-enabled computers for routing and training

The best cycling computers can enhance your ride by helping you explore new routes or by allowing you to train more effectively

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 12 November 25
- ## Best road bikes 2025: reviewed and rated by road cycling experts and racers

Our expert testers have chosen 12 of the best road bikes, from budget models to grand tour-proven race machines

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated 11 November 25

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## Latest Deals

- ## Contender for Race Bike of the Year, the Canyon Ultimate CFR, now has an incredible $2,800 off this Black Friday

Deals Light on weight, high on stiffness, and with some aero, the Canyon Ultimate CFR is ideal for racers and enthusiasts alike; Now with 27% off, it might just be the ultimate Black Friday bike deal

By Paul Brett Published 14 November 25

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- ## One of Trek’s best road bikes, the Émonda, will soon be gone forever; this now-or-never deal sees the last surviving model drop under $2000

Deals The Émonda ALR 5 is our choice as one of the best aluminium bikes, and now has a massive up to 29% off in this early Black Friday discount

By Paul Brett Published 7 November 25

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## More from Cycling Weekly

- ## Discovering the island roads that launched a legend into the sport

The Isle of Man doesn't have the sunshine, glitz or altitude of Girona, Monaco and Andorra, but it punches well above it's weight when it comes to churning out pros

By Matt Swaine Published 11 November 25
- ## In Colombia, cyclists aren't a nuisance, they're part of the national story

Often maligned as unsafe, Colombia is a superb, if far flung cycling destination. And it comes with plenty of climbs... Big climbs

By Chris Fellows Published 8 November 25
- ## From jaw-dropping landscapes to a 90-mile dead straight road, here are a bike-packer's ride destinations of a lifetime

These six countries changed how one rider saw both the world, and himself. Here he gives you his advice on how to follow in his wheel-tracks

By Markus Stitz Published 4 November 25



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