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Crunching the numbers and controlling the variables – How XDS Astana climbed from dead last in WorldTour to top three in under a year
By Laura Weislo published
Feature Kazakh team went all in with a new data scientist and it's paying off

The bikes of Romain Bardet - how the journey from neo-pro to Grand Tour finale captures the most rapid change of tech in pro cycling
By Tom Wieckowski published
pro bike A look back at the French star’s first and final grand tour machines as he begins his last grand tour at the Giro d'Italia

'Why I knew it was time to walk away from pro cycling' – Alice Wood opens up about retiring at 29
By Alice Wood published
Column 'The question I kept circling back to wasn’t whether I could keep going, but whether I should' – Former British Champion speaks candidly about her experience in an all-new column for Cyclingnews

'Others called it quits, I carried on' – Paul Double on the resilient road from 'getting head kicked in' as a U23 to a Giro d'Italia debut at 28
By James Moultrie published
Interview British rider comes 'full circle' from days cutting teeth as a young racer in Italy to his first start at a Grand Tour

A new Campagnolo groupset, three new helmets and a horde of time trial tech: All the Giro d'Italia tech from the Grande Partenza
By Josh Croxton published
All the tech we've found at the opening weekend of the Giro d'Italia 2025, including more photos of the 2025 Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset

'My Giro nearly ended before it started here in Albania' – Larry Warbasse column
By Larry Warbasse published
Insight Cyclingnews' new columnist Larry Warbasse talks through the tension and trials of the Giro's start in Albania

Dutch domination and multi-mountain challenges - Five conclusions from La Vuelta Femenina 2025
By Lukas Knöfler published
Analysis We look back on a week in Spain where Vollering, Van der Breggen, Vos showed their strength and where younger riders made a mark

Roglič on top and Mads the magnificent at the Giro d'Italia - Philippa York analysis
By Philippa York published
Analysis Philippa York casts her eye over the big winners and those who impressed during the Giro's flying visit to Albania

'I'm building every single day' - Luke Plapp sacrifices GC goals after injury and resets Giro d'Italia focus to stage wins
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Interview Surgery hiatus forces Australian to rethink targets in opening Grand Tour of season after planned lead in curtailed

Giro d'Italia classifications, jerseys and rules explained
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature All you need to know – from the maglia rosa to the Cima Coppi, defunct prizes, and time limit calculations

What is the prize money for the Giro d'Italia?
By Katy Madgwick last updated
Giro d'Italia Cyclingnews looks at how the prize fund for the first Grand Tour of the year is distributed

How to become a better climber on the bike
By Emma Cole published
Fitness Improving your climbing requires more than just cycling uphill – including a weekly training programme from a WorldTour coach

Chasing stage wins or a potential GC bid? – How Tom Pidcock will attack his Giro d'Italia debut with Q36.5
By James Moultrie published
Analysis 'A stage win would be a success. If I really dream, I hope for a top five in GC' says Brit's coach, but Pidcock insists he's 'not interested'

'I still feel like I'm just a young kid' – Maturing Brandon McNulty leads US contingent at Giro d'Italia
By Logan Jones-Wilkins published
Interview The American on growing up, learning, and finding his comfort zone

A very different Giro d'Italia - How will the absence of Tadej Pogačar shape this year's race?
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News No Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard makes for a wide-open, dynamic Italian Grand Tour

Caleb Ewan - A career summarised in 10 victories
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Looking back at the Australian's decade-long racing career through some of his most notable victories

Giro d'Italia 2025 - The comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Dani Ostanek, Joseph Lycett published
Analysis A full rundown of all the teams, their leaders and the riders to watch at this year's race

Three things I liked from The Traka, and three I really didn't
By Will Jones published
Opinion My first gravel event left me with mixed feelings
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Crunching the numbers and controlling the variables – How XDS Astana climbed from dead last in WorldTour to top three in under a year
Kazakh team went all in with a new data scientist and it's paying off -
The bikes of Romain Bardet - how the journey from neo-pro to Grand Tour finale captures the most rapid change of tech in pro cycling
A look back at the French star’s first and final grand tour machines as he begins his last grand tour at the Giro d'Italia -
'Why I knew it was time to walk away from pro cycling' – Alice Wood opens up about retiring at 29
'The question I kept circling back to wasn’t whether I could keep going, but whether I should' – Former British Champion speaks candidly about her experience in an all-new column for Cyclingnews