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Men's Cycling
Giro d’Italia vs Tour de France vs Vuelta: the key differences explained
The Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España are cycling's three men's Grand Tours. Each lasts three weeks and consists of 21...
Women's Cycling
How WorldTour points parity changed women’s cycling in 2026
The UCI's move to harmonise women's road racing points with the men's system for 2026 changed the value attached to some of the sport's...
Cyclocross
Cyclocross World Cup explained: points, overall standings and race format
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition, not a single championship weekend. Riders score points for their finishing places at individual events...
Pro Cycling
How do cycling teams calculate when to chase a breakaway?
A breakaway has two minutes with 30 kilometres remaining. One sprint team moves to the front, another sends a rider to help, and the...
Men's Cycling
Paul Seixas: career results, teams and route to the WorldTour
Paul Seixas ended the 2026 road season with a Monument victory at Il Lombardia, less than two years after winning the junior world time-trial...
Cyclocross
Cyclocross in Britain: where to watch and race across the UK
Cyclocross is one of the easiest forms of cycle racing to watch in person in Britain. A compact circuit lets spectators see the same...
Cyclocross
Cyclocross bike vs road bike vs gravel bike: key differences
A cyclocross bike can look remarkably similar to a road bike or a gravel bike. All three commonly use drop handlebars, 700c wheels and...
Men's Cycling
What is a Grand Tour in men’s cycling? Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España explained
A Grand Tour is one of cycling’s three biggest men’s stage races: the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España. Each lasts...
Pro Cycling
Beginner’s guide to the UCI Road World Championships 2026: Montréal races, schedule, routes and rainbow jerseys
The UCI Road World Championships take place in Montréal from 20-27 September 2026, with 13 world titles decided across eight days of racing.
For one...
Men's Cycling
Beginner’s guide to Il Lombardia 2026
Il Lombardia is the final Monument of the men’s road season and one of cycling’s most distinctive one-day races. The Italian Classic is built...
Women's Cycling
Beginner’s guide to Tre Valli Varesine Women 2026
The Tre Valli Varesine Women 2026 takes place on Tuesday 6 October, bringing one of Italy's most selective late-season one-day races back to the...
Men's Cycling
Beginner’s guide to Tour of Guangxi 2026
The Tour of Guangxi 2026 takes place from 13 to 18 October, closing the men's UCI WorldTour season with six days of racing in...
