A few months ago we applied for funding from Southampton University to use the UK's largest CT scanner to take a look inside the $20,000 Bastion Archetype. The results were fascinating. Read our full deep dive to what a superbike looks like from the one angle its owners will never see 👇 veloracycling.com/features/b…

I can't help feeling that XDS' expansion across the Europe and the US has been very quiet, but exceptionally expansive... Western bike brands have historically sold bikes produced in China but differentiated themselves by having conspicuous sport marketing and supporting local retail business. If XDS is now doing both, where is the moat for the brand we have grown up with? 👀

The LA2028 road race and TT finishes are going to be completely stunning. (📸: SunSlice Photography)

And...in case you needed more convincing - the written post is now up here as well: dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/lego…

I’m so confused with this Jan-Willem van Schip episode. The images of him tackled by police are surely faked? If not why would police cause a cyclist to have a potentially life-altering crash just because of a UCI compliance issue?

Cool stuff for cycling fans and map geeks 🙃

If you're following the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (née Dauphine) try using our interactive map to hone down on individual stages and climbs, seeing exactly where they are alongside interactive topology 👌 Check it out here: veloracycling.com/races/tour…

As predicted - new Tarmac SL9 and Van Rysel both on show at the Dauphine 👀

UCI clears Belarus to return and eases neutral-status rules for Russian juniors, and bans front pockets veloracycling.com/news/uci-l…

Front pockets? Really!?

Wait, what? I looked at Stage 1 of Oberösterreich Rundfahrt last week and thought, this has to be a prologue... Turns out it was a 4.3 KM road stage. 😂

Our latest podcast is out and it’s all about the true “Africa’s Team” - UCI Continental Team @bikeaid - founded by the enigmatic @M_Schnapka ❤️🇩🇪 BIKE AID are consistently one of the top professional teams (outside of the World Tour) with a strong reputation and an incredible race calendar ❤️🌍 A @UCI_cycling Continental Team for more than a decade, they have helped over 25 African riders from 10 countries get their shot racing across the world. As a non-profit organisation, they are also a truly impactful operation. Sales of their beautiful #rideforafrica jersey directly fund grants for young African male and female talent as well ❤️🌍 Take a break and listen to Matthias explain it all in his own unique style! 🎙️ Link to @spotifypodcasts below, and it’s on all major global podcast channels too! open.spotify.com/episode/1fw…

Lael is legitimately the coolest person I have ever met. I really hope she takes the record 🙏

I’ve become totally obsessed with this Korean Aloe Vera drink, but I’m increasingly aware that on video calls it looks like I’ve started hydrating exclusively with aftersun…

The SL9 leak story arc has been my a real gem. It seems likely we'll see it fully break cover at the Dauphine 👀

'Jakobsen doesn't even get to sprint at a lower level now' – Tom Dumoulin says on the NOS podcast that Jakobsen no longer has a professional-level sprint and that no team would sign him in his current form 😳 open.spotify.com/episode/3oV…

Japan should be a major force in the world of professional cycling; with big cycling companies, lots of young people getting into the sport and a healthy race calendar 🇯🇵 So why are there no Japanese riders or races in the WorldTour? @EscapeCycling escapecollective.com/japan-s…

Incredible scoop from Chris Marshall-Bell 👏 CEO John Allert exits Ineos: nytimes.com/athletic/7326363…