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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · Jun 25
Cyclist issue 165 out now 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 2h
A women's version of Il Lombardia is overdue and would add a more definitive end to the calendar as well as the fireworks the men's race is currently lacking, argues Robyn.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/womens-il-lombardia-opinion
Opinion: It’s time for a women’s Il Lombardia
A women's version of Il Lombardia is overdue and would add a more definitive end to the calendar as well as guaranteed fireworks
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 3h
It has been 40 years since Cyclist columnist Trevor Ward rode to the Sahara Desert armed with a paper map, a Sony Walkman and a fistful of traveller’s cheques. Here’s how he got on.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/travellers-tales-riding-to-the-sahara-in-the-1980s
Traveller’s tales: Bikepacking to the Sahara in the 1980s
It has been 40 years since Cyclist columnist Trevor Ward rode to the Sahara Desert armed with a paper map, a Sony Walkman and a fistful of traveller’s cheques. Here’s how he got on
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 5h
3T's new gravel racing bike is a complete rework of the Racemax Italia, with better aerodynamics, 51mm clearance and full builds starting from 7.9kg.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/3t-racemax2-italia
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 23h
Part three in our series on the world’s most desirable, money-no-object bikes features a carbon road bike that’s custom down to each individual ply.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/dream-bikes-argonaut-rm3
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
The fourth edition of the Gravel World Championships takes place in the Netherlands this weekend, with plenty of big names eyeing a rainbow jersey.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/uci-gravel-world-championships
UCI Gravel World Championships 2024: Routes, how to watch and start lists
The second ever UCI Gravel World Championships takes place in Italy this weekend, with Belgium's Gianni Vermeersch and France's Pauline
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
While Tadej Pogačar might be about to win his fifth consecutive Il Lombardia, we look at the other favourites trying to dethrone him.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/il-lombardia-favourites
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
Wolf Tooth's new pedal designs for gravel and MTB use are claimed to be some of the lightest on the market, with improved stability and mud-shedding to boot.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/wolf-tooth-ctrl-alt-del-pedals
Wolf Tooth launches CTRL, ALT and DEL – three brand new SPD-compatible off-road pedals
Wolf Tooth's new pedals designs are claimed to be the lightest around, with better ground clearance, mud shedding and stability.
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
‘F’ is for full throttle: Pinarello’s updated F-series of competition road bikes goes bigger than ever on aero, handling and speed.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/sponsored/pinarello-new-f-series #sponsored
Pinarello Focus: The new F-series
‘F’ is for full throttle: Pinarello’s updated F-series of competition road bikes goes bigger than ever on aero, handling and speed
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
The Litening Air is a climbing bike with the aerodynamics for fast riding on the flat too. Its low weight doesn't compromise pedalling efficiency and it's well-priced for a pro-level bike.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/cube-litening-air-c68x-pro-road-bike-review
Cube Litening Air C:68X Pro road bike review
The Cube Litening Air is a climbing bike with the aerodynamics for fast riding on the flat, and it's well-priced for a pro-level bike
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
Selwyn’s Alexander Plaisted talks Alpine living and building bikes for big miles.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/selwyn-bicycles-alexander-plaisted
Meet the maker: Alexander Plaisted of Selwyn Bicycles
Selwyn’s Alexander Plaisted talks Alpine living and building bikes for big miles
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
A rundown of the best gravel bike tyres for your next mixed-surface adventure sorted by category as well as advice on how to pick the right ones for your ride.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/buying-guides/buyers-guide-the-best-gravel-bike-tyres
Best gravel bike tyres 2025 and how to choose the right ones
A rundown of the best gravel bike tyres for your next mixed-surface adventure sorted by category, plus advice on how to choose the right ones
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 1d
The story of how 3T got into making bikes in Italy is just as impressive as the way the bikes are made.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/spinning-yarns-with-3t-insider
Insider: Spinning yarns with 3T at its Italian HQ
The story of how 3T got into making bikes in Italy is just as impressive as the way the bikes are made
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 2d
The last Monument of the year is coming. Here's where to watch or stream Tadej Pogačar's procession.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/il-lombardia-watch
How to watch Il Lombardia 2024
The last Monument of the season, Il Lombardia, will take place on Saturday 7th October 2023. Dubbed ‘The Race of
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 2d
Use Cyclist's exclusive code to get half price tickets to London 3 Day track racing at Lee Valley VeloPark.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/sponsored/london-3-day-discount #sponsored
Exclusive: Get 50% off London 3 Day Friday night tickets
Use Cyclist's exclusive code to get half price tickets to London 3 Day track racing at Lee Valley VeloPark.
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 3d
Don’t worry, it’s not a new standard, but an update to further increase durability.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/ceramicspeed-bb-alpha
CeramicSpeed claims its new BB Alpha is the last bottom bracket you'll ever need
Don’t worry, CeramicSpeed BB Alpha not a new bottom bracket standard, but an update to further increase durability
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 3d
Remarkable weight, insane price, insane performance.

🔗 Read the full review: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/rar-aura-40-road-wheelset-review
Rar Aura 40 road wheelset review
The Rar Aura 40 road bike wheels are remarkably lightweight and produce insane performance, but for an insane price
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
Thierry Gouvenou is the man charged with planning the route of the Tour de France. He talks Cyclist through the process.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/tour-de-france-route-design-thierry-gouvenou
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including the announcement that Israel-Premier Tech are officially rebranding.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/pro-cycling-news-2025-european-championships

Pro Log: Israel-Premier Tech to rebrand; European Championships results; Brit wins U23 Lombardia
The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including action from the European Championships and goodbye to a Norwegian legend
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
3. Paul Seixas is the real deal. France may well have its saviour.
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
2. The European Championships road race remains the only international titles that evades Remco Evenepoel, with two silver medals to his name.
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
1. Business as usual for Tadej Pogačar. World and European Champion and only one race left to secure podiums in all of the season’s biggest one day races.
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 4d
One podium, three very different stories ✨

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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 6d
Super Record 13 is classic Campagnolo: superb performance, with a few quirks.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/campagnolo-super-record-13-groupset-review
Campagnolo Super Record 13 groupset review
The Campagnolo Super Record 13 road bike groupset is classic Campagnolo: superb performance, with a few quirks
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Cyclist magazine @cyclist.co.uk · 6d
The Tour de France is a different beast from what it was a few decades ago, and not just for the riders. Reporting from the race has changed hugely over the years as well, as one veteran journalist reveals.

🔗 Read more: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/reporting-the-tour