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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…
“I Use My Bike Like a Painter Uses His Brush”: Gaspi on Merging Art and Adventure
Richard Gasperotti – biker, artist, and adventurer – is not one to follow the crowd. Whether he’s carrying his bike up an active volcano or designing cycling gloves with his own prints, he dives in with full intensity. For him, mountain biking is about more…
Join Andy Schleck for a Social Spin Before the Grand Départ!
Kick off your Tour de France experience with a ride to remember! On July 4, 2025, just one day before the Grand Départ, cycling legend Andy Schleck will lead a relaxed and friendly social ride designed to bring the Škoda cycling community together. Whether you’re…
The Cyclist’s Guide to Dating: Is It Love or Just Someone Who Can Hold Your Wheel?
Dating as a cyclist isn’t just a matter of heart—it’s a matter of cadence. Is your partner really the one, or just the one who always remembers to bring a spare CO2 cartridge? Let’s shift gears and examine the signs.
Exciting Tour de Suisse Heads for Mountain Climax
The second Tour de France–preparation stage race, the Tour de Suisse, kicked off on Sunday, the day the first Tour-prep race, the Critérium du Dauphiné, ended. The first race was the one with all the Tour favorites: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease…
Taking Your E-Bike on Holiday? Mind the Weight and Legal Limits
Planning to take your e-bike on holiday? Professional e-biker Richard Gasperotti shares expert advice on how to transport it safely. “Be especially cautious when using public transport, where strict rules may apply,” he warns.