Road Racing

The sun was out on Sunday, and so were the good boys and girls.

Aero socks are big news right now, but how much aero savings can they offer and how much would you pay for those savings?

With his trade team BikeExchange-Jayco fighting relegation, Bling heads back to Europe with great form, high spirits and a bronze medal.

Remco won in Remco fashion, but how was he allowed to slip away to the World title?

Sweat, sweat, sweat.

Belgium desperately wanted to win after missing out on home soil last year. Evenepoel made it happen.

'Heino' was gifted a bike to celebrate his home race.

Can Alaphilippe go three in a row? Will Van Aert make up for the frustration of last year? Will Pogačar be the new world champ?

Van Vleuten's socks were a high and low point of the women's road race.

The Dutchwoman was well out of contention, until she wasn't.

The best custom paint job in Wollongong?

Should the U23 category be reserved for those riding at amateur or Continental level?

Aero gravel that's ready for all-road use, too.

On a wet day in Wollongong, the Kazakh rider proved strongest from a late move.

How do you rate the rankings of artificial intelligence?

Some tips and tricks for choosing an e-bike and getting the most out of it.

The top contenders desire a mano a mano contest for the rainbow jersey.

We take a look at some of the not so obvious new time trial tech and advancments on show at the World Championships.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard  

Not every bike can be a winner, but there were a few that really stood head and shoulders above the rest at this year’s Field Test.

Can a big team control the race on Saturday or will an opportunistic rider take the jersey?

It was undoubtedly dramatic, but let’s take a closer look at what’s actually to blame.

Other events are bigger and more prestigious at Road Worlds, but the mixed TTT relay has plenty to offer.

Wollongong is no Flanders, but locals seem to be warming to the fact elite athletes are in town.

For some of the nations competing today, it's an achievement just to get to the start line.

A World Championships derailed after a bike is found to be 7cm over a rule set to be scrapped in January.

Pro is finally starting to go after the weight weenies with the 153-gram Vibe Superlight drop bar and 92-gram stem.

Early impressions of the new tyre line-up that's said to be faster, grippier, more durable, and more puncture resistant.

The same rims as Roval's top-tier aero road wheels, different spokes and hubs.

The trio includes the race-oriented Turbo RapidAir 2BR, the speed and durability balancing Turbo 2BR, and the same Turbo tire in a tube type version.

The CL II features the same rim shapes as the more expensive CLX II to deliver the same speed and stability benefits.

Two gold medals for Great Britain as the stars of the future shone bright.

More than 600 bike-share and scooter systems in 544 cities and 73 countries will be available.

A late charge from Belgium's Alec Segaert fell just short.

But they didn't help fix it either.

The young American came into a corner too hot, flipping dramatically over the barriers.

Not everyone comes to the World Championships to challenge for the rainbow bands.

Küng second, Evenepoel third, and Ganna seventh.

The Dutchwoman defended her title in sunny Wollongong, despite saying goodbye to her jersey a day earlier.

A race route splits the city in two, and Slovenia is on the wrong side of the barriers.

Joe Laverick interrogates aerodynamics and time trialling via the UK domestic scene and his own attempt at the iconic 'National 10'.

Just a few fit-related tweaks to Shimano's top-tier road shoe.

There is also a women's specific version with a different last that is otherwise the same as the men's.

The stem faceplate is the issue, which can be resolved at your local dealer.

The two-time world champ and the recent Vuelta winner start as the favourites in Wollongong.

The first event of the 2022 Road World Championships.

The Eclipse Spherical is supposedly the most aero helmet Giro has ever made, but it’s also good at being an everyday lid – even in the heat.

Isn't it ironic.

Mid-cycle updates have improved the A/1, but the frame geometry is still a little too goofy for our liking.

Those shoes you didn't recognise from this year's Tour de France time trials are made in a garden shed.

When "Gravel" makes road better.

Words and images by James Startt.

A new ad for tech giant Meta is all about internet-enabled cycling.

There are clear problems with how the men's WorldTour relegation system has been set up. But maybe it's still a good idea?

Tour of Scandinavia, the first WorldTour stage race to take place after the Tour de France Femmes, reports record viewing figures.

Wahoo's latest trainers focus on improving the user experience with WiFi connectivity, ERG mode made easier, and more.

Wahoo is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the KICKR.

The Soloist is back! Cervelo has revived its iconic offering but sequels are never easy – just ask Hollywood.

Tips for extending the life of tubulars tires in their second year of use.

Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard

The new Dogma F is a frame of two halves with plenty of surprises, but is it an F for fab or F for flop?

'Everyone knows he’s a super talent but when the time is right we’ll try and fight against them,' says Quick-Step AlphaVinyl boss.

Check out Charl Dettmer's author page.

From the great Spanish resurgence to a media-machine meltdown, here's the things you need to know from the 2022 Vuelta a España.

All 33 of Porte's professional victories – and more – in one big gallery. This is the career of one of the great one-week stage racers.

Tadej Pogačar once again showed his versatility.

The world champion had the best year of her career, so far, in 2022.

'I never thought to stop': Colombian leadout man in disbelief after pinching stage win from the favorites in Madrid.

Annemiek van Vleuten is truly the best stage racer of this age.

World champion takes victory in final race in rainbow jersey.

Juan Sebastian Molano takes the final stage for UAE Team Emirates.

Ineos Grenadiers' newest GC contender falls from fifth to seventh in final day of classification racing as earlier injuries dig deep.

Movistar's final assault on red jersey runs out of steam but Mas books in for second overall after disaster Tour de France.

Former Vuelta a España winner points to Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodríguez as stars of the future.

Roglič's teammate Rohan Dennis: 'The only people who can comment are Fred and Primož. It’s a tale of two stories really isn’t it.'

The sprinters get one last chance on the streets of Madrid.