News•Mar 10, 2026
Amazon Big Spring Deals Day Have Landed, and These Huawei Smartwatch Deals Have Savings of up to 42%
Amazon’s Big Spring Deals Day launched in late March, featuring a range of cycling‑related discounts. Among the offers, Huawei’s GT 5 Pro smartwatch is slashed by 42 % to £189.99, while the newer GT 6 Pro drops 19 % to £265.99. Both watches boast titanium cases, long‑lasting batteries and advanced cycling metrics, positioning them as strong alternatives to established brands. The deals are highlighted on Cycling Weekly’s hub, targeting UK cyclists gearing up for the summer season.
By Cycling Weekly
News•Mar 10, 2026
'My Club-Mates Keep Me Going': The 91-Year-Old Former Tour De France Podium Finisher on Staying Motivated to Ride
Shirley Hockridge, now 91, still rides weekly with her local Thursday Club in Northamptonshire. She earned a podium place in the 1957 women’s Tour de France, one of the sport’s earliest multi‑stage events for women. After raising a family and...
By Cycling Weekly
News•Mar 6, 2026
13 Hours Saved over 78 Days: Inside Lael Wilcox’s Shaved-Head Strategy for Her Around-the-World Record Bid
Alaskan ultra‑endurance rider Lael Wilcox is shaving her head to eliminate a ten‑minute daily grooming routine, translating into 13 hours saved over her 78‑day Around‑the‑World record attempt. She will launch the bid on June 7, aiming to beat Mark Beaumont’s 78‑day, 18,000‑mile...
By Cycling Weekly
News•Mar 6, 2026
Why Do the Riders Compete on Road Bikes at Strade Bianche, Not Gravel Bikes?
Strade Bianche looks like a gravel classic, yet it remains a UCI WorldTour road race, prompting teams to choose aero‑optimised road bikes. Roughly two‑thirds of the 184‑km course is paved and riders hit over 50 km/h, making aerodynamics and lightweight frames...
By Cycling Weekly
Video•Mar 6, 2026
The NEW Merida Reacto Aero Bike Looks FAST!!!
Merida unveiled its 2026 Reacto aero bike, the fifth‑generation evolution of the line first introduced in 2021. The new model features a fully integrated cockpit, a re‑engineered carbon‑fiber layup and revised geometry aimed at shaving drag and weight. Early specifications...
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News•Mar 5, 2026
Maggie Coles-Lyster Gambled on Career-Threatening Iliac Artery Surgery — and Scored Her Biggest Road Win Yet
Canadian pro Maggie Coles‑Lyster underwent iliac artery endofibrosis surgery last fall and returned to competition within three months. After a painful flight to Australia, she trusted her rehab and mental preparation to win the Santos Tour Down Under Women’s Classic....
By Cycling Weekly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Rapha Pro Team Shadow Gloves Review: Lightweight and Warm, but Possibly a Better Fit for Dry Days
Rapha’s updated Shadow Gloves, part of the 2025 Shadow range, target riders in 4‑12 °C conditions with a lightweight, low‑bulk design. Constructed from 73 % recycled polyester and elastane, they feature a soft integrated lining, suede palm for high grip, and touchscreen‑compatible...
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