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Dieppe on the Alabaster coast of Normandy is famous for its succulent scallops, superb market - the biggest and best in Normandy and voted favourite market of the French in 2020 - and for being France's first ever, and still popular, seaside resort. Dieppe's UK links In 1825 the first passengers travelled from Newhaven on the south coast of England to Dieppe and it became a popular route to the continent thanks to the railway line that ran between London

Decades later, I've pedaled across states, up canyons, through heat, wind, and rain. From the saddle, the world doesn't rush by-it unfolds. And here's the part people don't expect: I'm almost 70, and I've never felt stronger. Time in the saddle built rhythm, resilience, and gratitude. Every climb pays you back with a view; every mile with a bit of awe.

UK broadcasting rights in cycling have changed dramatically in recent years, since the closure of GCN+ in December 2023 and Eurosport earlier this year, as well as the end of 40 years of free-to-air Tour de France coverage on ITV. The landscape now looks very different as Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) owns the exclusive rights to cycling coverage in the UK under TNT Sports, nestled within its platform discovery+.

Thieves broke into the Visma bike truck located outside the team hotel near Milan, seizing multiple models. Multiple media reported that three were later recovered from where they had been dumped in a nearby park, but the squad was left bereft of a high proportion of their bikes. Talking to reporters at the stage 3 start early on Monday afternoon, Jorgenson said that no less than three of his own bikes had been stolen, and he was far from alone in that.

Uphill mass sprints for the line are not one of Bernal's best specialities, but his good positioning and promising form, as well as strong teamwork, all combined to leave him ideally placed for the final battle. The winner of the Tour de France back in 2019 and the Giro d'Italia in 2021, Bernal's long road to recovery after his terrible early-season crash in 2022 already saw him claim a major landmark with seventh in the Giro d'Italia.

I know it a little bit, it's not so far from Monaco, so sometimes back in the winter I'd go there to do some skiing,

A crazy finale to stage 2 of the Deutschland Tour saw Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) snatch victory from Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech) at the last moment, only pipping the American on the line after he celebrated too early from a late breakaway. The Ecuadorian champion and Sheehan got away in a trio with Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) after the Norwegian attacked a rising road with 7.8km to go.

You may already be familiar with the popularity of cherry juice - maybe you've seen practically every pro drinking a bottle of the crimson liquid at the end of a Tour de France stage. Packed full of antioxidants, tart cherry juice is a benefit to cyclists because it reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, particularly useful after hard efforts. You can find out all about that in our explainer of why cyclists keep drinking cherry juice.

Lotte Kopecky has scheduled a mix of track and road racing, starting with the Prague Summer Track event, followed by the Tour de l'Ardèche.

The Giro d'Italia generated $36.1 million in sponsorship revenue in 2025, a sharp fall from the previous year as the number of brand partners dropped.

"As lucky as I have been to do this job, it also has its downsides. I have highlighted over the Tour, in this blog, that cycling is a ludicrously dangerous sport."

A cold Premier Protein shake has made a significant difference in recovery after long rides, reducing soreness and fatigue effectively.

Transport for London (TfL) announced plans to launch a new app for hiring Santander Cycles next year due to user complaints about current app issues.

"Honestly: no. After what's come out over the past three years about his contract situation, I never assumed Remco would be my teammate in 2026."

Cycling along the Loire River offers an immersive experience of France's rich history, with ancient Gaelic roots, stunning Renaissance châteaux, and vast vineyards.

Google Maps features a Live View augmented reality tool, aiding pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users by overlaying navigation directions on real-world environments.

The Zuid-Limburg region of the Netherlands will host the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships on October 11-12, with elite women's and men's races of 131km and 180km respectively.

Jonas Abrahamsen of Uno-X Mobility won the breakaway sprint at Circuit Franco-Belge, finishing just ahead of Corbin Strong and Eduard Prades.

The ride started at 8:00 AM, and the first 25 miles were manageable, but the final six miles proved to be a challenge, with extreme heat leading to difficulty in staying upright.

"I did it, I came here to do that and that's what I did, so it's a pretty cool feeling to accomplish the one thing that I came out here to do. A bit of relief there."

"It's been a privilege to learn from the riders and staff-they are all so talented and willing to share their experience and knowledge," Isabella remarked regarding her time with Lidl-Trek.

"Remco stands for ambition. He doesn't just want to ride - he wants to shape cycling."

UAE Team Emirates-XRG has secured their 72nd victory of the season at the Tour de Pologne, aiming to surpass last year's total of 81 wins. Brandon McNulty's victory marks him as the 20th UAE rider to win a race this year, showcasing the team's depth. Their current record includes four consecutive WorldTour stage race wins and a notable 15 general classification titles in 2025.

"I walked in still in full cycling gear-helmet, gloves, jersey, the whole getup. The man at the desk started asking me the usual questions I get when I'm traveling by bike."

There's something about the rhythm of cycling that opens up my brain. Maybe it's the repetition, the solitude, or the fact that my hands aren't reaching for a phone every 30 seconds.

I think Visma is off the cards, they want a big, pure bunch sprinter for next year, so that rules that out.

Cycling is a sport obsessed with aerodynamics, weight savings, and marginal gains, where bike manufacturers obsess over every gram shaved or watt saved.