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![Lotte Kopecky triumphs in the road race at the 2023 World Championships in Glasgow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o2pNhqBBvHYGXCDDJif2Vc-320-80.jpg)
'It will be a day that not many will pass' - Why an Olympic gold at Paris 2024 would be Lotte Kopecky's biggest triumph
By James Moultrie published
Members Exclusive 'I'm in the key years of my career so I would like to make the most of it' says World Champion to Cyclingnews
![NICE, FRANCE - JULY 21: Biniam Girmay of Eritrea and Team Intermarche - Wanty celebrates at podium with fans as final Green Sprint Jersey winner during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 21 a 33.7km individual time trial from Monaco to Nice / #UCIWT / on July 21, 2024 in Nice, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcHzHLyikP3GhezpAEe7z8-320-80.jpg)
Biniam Girmay the 'game changer' - The past, the present and the future of Black Africans in cycling
By Dan Challis published
Member Exclusive The first Black African winner of a Tour stage has inspired a generation, but what will it take to see Black Africans become a major force in cycling?
![Julian Alaphilippe of France competes during the 96th UCI Cycling World Championships Glasgow 2023, Men Elite Road Race a 271.1km one day race from Edinburgh to Glasgow / #UCIWT / on August 06, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8S2pxkFA26XR2nmS6YKRwQ-320-80.jpg)
Pure cycling: Is Julian Alaphilippe back to his best?
By Patrick Fletcher published
Members Exclusive A rejuvenated Lou Lou targets Olympics success on home roads
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How Haley Batten overcame a concussion to emerge as one of the top Paris Olympic MTB contenders
By Laura Weislo published
Interview American is on the comeback trail after an injury-hit 2023
![IZU JAPAN AUGUST 03 Ethan Vernon of Team Great Britain and teammates sprint during the Mens team pursuit first round heat 4 of the Track Cycling on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Izu Velodrome on August 03 2021 in Izu Japan Photo by Justin SetterfieldGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RFdMf46yBi46PLdWLaYcY8-320-80.jpg)
Great Britain’s cycling hopes for the Paris Olympics
By Patrick Fletcher published
Olympics Team GB heads to the 2024 Games with titles to defend and new talents looking to make their mark
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Bikes of the Transcontinental Race: How do you set up a bike for a 4,000km unsupported event with no set route?
By Will Jones published
Tech Gallery From lighting to luggage, aero hacks and comfort mods. When riders are free from sponsor commitments the setups can run wild
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Stock shortages, equipment registration and the latest marginal gains - Talking Olympic Games track tech with the Dutch head mechanic
By Tom Wieckowski published
Member Exclusive Chatting 200 psi tubulars, track air pressure sensors and the need to win ahead of the Paris Olympic games next month
![Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com - 08/08/2023 - Road Cycling - 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships - Glasgow, Scotland - Team Time Trial Mixed Relay - Daniel Bigham of Great Britain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iJ8h6VdMnGDhWBzKBH6T4c-320-80.jpg)
'Nations weren't happy that a bunch of randomers from Derby were beating them' - Dan Bigham's journey from treason to Olympic track
By Patrick Fletcher published
Member Exclusive The former World Hour Record holder has gone from committing national team 'treason' to being an Olympic medal hopeful in Paris