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Under the Radar: Women’s Races to Watch This Summer
When it comes to women’s cycling, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and Giro Donne understandably steal the headlines. They’re grand, dramatic, and full of star power—must-watch events that continue to elevate the sport. But if you stop there, you’re missing half the story.…
The Road to the Tour: Thibau Nys Jumps Into the Deep Water of the Tour de France
The last few years have been both encouraging and disappointing for the 2021 U23 European road race champion and 2024 European cyclocross titlist Thibau Nys, who will be riding in his first Grand Tour in the upcoming Tour de France.
Road to the Tour: Is van der Poel Dreaming of Green?
Cycling great Eddy Merckx was given the nickname “The Cannibal” because of his insatiable appetite for gobbling up victories, and the moniker has occasionally also been used to describe the immense appetite for wins of Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), who will almost certainly record…
Opinion: The Most Overrated Bike Accessories
You grabbed your bike and went for a ride. But as you grow as a rider, the sport slowly morphs into a luxury cult – one that no longer sees the existential difference between “a sensible upgrade” and “I need a second mortgage”. The two-wheel,…
Healthier Aging Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
We often imagine that living longer and staying sharp into old age requires cutting-edge science, costly supplements, or fancy routines. But recent research suggests something far more encouraging: the foundation of healthy aging might be surprisingly simple. A few everyday habits that are accessible and…
The American Comeback: George Hincapie’s New Team Eyes the Tour in Five Years
American men’s cycling is trying something it hasn’t done in a long time—dream big. With a management team packed with WorldTour experience and a clear goal on the horizon, the newly launched Modern Adventure Pro Cycling project is aiming to bring US cycling back to…
Road to the Tour: What Can We Expect from Wout van Aert?
It has been a long way back from a disastrous 2024 for Wout van Aert and his Visma–Lease a Bike team, but now it seems that the 30-year-old Belgian and his mates are back to, or at least close to, their best. And in the…
Find Your Tour: Amy Hudson’ Tour de France Challenge, No Peloton, No Team Bus
Riding the Tour de France is the dream of cyclists around the world. But this summer, Amy Hudson is taking it a step further. She’s not just riding the same stages as the professionals; she’s also riding the transfers between them, covering over 6,300 kilometres…
Opinion: The 5 Legendary Climbs That Aren’t That Fun
Some climbs are legendary. Others are just glorified punishment dressed up in Tour de France nostalgia. You don’t ride them for fun. God no. You ride them because your ego, Instagram feed, and Strava KOM ambitions are louder than your common sense.
Almeida Comes from Behind to Snatch Tour de Suisse Victory on Final Stage
After spotting his GC rivals up to 3 minutes on stage 1, João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) won the Tour de Suisse after a relentless fightback, winning three of the next seven stages, including Sunday’s decisive final-stage ITT.
Breathwork for Recovery, Focus, and Nerves: The Cyclist’s Secret Weapon
You know that feeling right before a race (or even just a big training day) when your heart is pounding before you’ve even clipped in? Or the restlessness that lingers after a crash, no matter how minor, when your body is still buzzing with adrenaline?…
The Road to the Tour: What Can We Expect from Sepp Kuss?
For years, Sepp Kuss has been the emblem of Visma–Lease a Bike’s success. When the team, as Jumbo-Visma, won all three Grand Tours in 2023, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat, Kuss – then widely acknowledged as the best mountain domestique in the…