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Road Racing

Bianchi Out, Chinese Carbon In, And So-Long Specialized: Big Changes Coming to Pro Team Bike Sponsorship

2027 will mark a new era in the pro peloton after a round of major tech switches. Here’s what you need to know.

Jim CottonNovember 2, 20261

News

Cyclist Kicked Out of Race After Recording Video With Smart Glasses

UCI sends a signal after disqualifying former WorldTour pro Willie Smit for recording video during a race in China with camera-equipped smart glasses.

Andrew HoodJuly 15, 20261

News

Pro Cyclist Tackled by Police After Refusing to Leave Race

New details have emerged in the Jan-Willem Van Schip disqualification: French police had to tackle the Dutch rider after he refused to leave the Ronde de l'Oise.

Andrew HoodJune 8, 20261

News

Tire Width Was the Buzz at Paris-Roubaix — UCI Was Checking This Instead

The UCI reversed-engineered a gizmo to slip over the top of the mega-tires ahead of Paris-Roubaix, and they weren't testing for width.

Andrew HoodApril 13, 20261

Road Gear

Is the Reign of Presta Over? Others Are Making Plays for the Throne

With new options from Schwalbe, BBB, and Topeak that work around the Presta valve core, a new standard could be coming soon.

Ties WijntjesMarch 25, 20262