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Taking Care of the Body and Mind (Even When There’s No Physio Around) By Kasia Niewiadoma
Recovery has taken on a deeper meaning for me over the years. It’s not just about fresh legs or ticking off protocols—it’s also about letting go of past races, the things I could’ve done differently, and shifting my focus to being present. I try to…
Find Your Tour: Amy Hudson’s 6,300 km Tour de France Challenge, Sparked by Lachlan Morton
Amy Hudson isn’t trying to win the Tour de France. She’s not even trying to race it. Instead, she’s doing something arguably tougher: riding every single stage and transfer, over 6,300 kilometres in 30 days, as a regular non-pro cyclist.
How Slow You Eat Affects How Much You Consume, New Study Finds
A new study from Japan offers fresh insight into an old piece of advice: eat slowly. Researchers have discovered that not just what you eat, but also how fast you eat, can significantly influence how much food you consume. The speed, the number of chews,…
Evenepoel Wins Dauphiné ITT as Vingegaard Impresses and Pogačar Disappoints
With the three main favorites for the Tour de France riding in it, the Critérium du Dauphiné was always going to be regarded as a preview of the upcoming Grand Tour and examined for potential clues to the relative strengths of the three superstars. So…
The Headwind Paradox: Einstein’s Forgotten Theory
Long before he fiddled with time and space, Albert Einstein was a cyclist. Yes, that Einstein. Legend has it he even dreamed up the theory of relativity while cruising on a bike (probably while being chased by a headwind uphill). But what the textbooks don’t…
Romain Bardet: A Cyclist Who Never Gave Up
After stage 20 of last year’s Tour de France, the last competitive Tour stage of Romain Bardet’s 14-year career, the then 33-year-old Frenchman told Eurosport, “It’s 13 years of my life, it’s over. It’s so tough. It’s the story of my career, to turn myself…
If Cyclists Designed Cities: Why Roundabouts Would Be Velodromes and Public Transport Would Be Tandems
Urban planning is serious business. Unless, of course, you hand it over to cyclists—then it becomes a deliciously deranged blend of spandex, sprockets, and suspiciously clean carbs. Here’s what your average city might look like if the people who think a great Sunday includes 3,000…
Find Your Tour: How Cycling Changed Amy Hudson’s Life — and Led to the Tour de France
Most cyclists dream of watching the Tour de France from the roadside. Amy Hudson dreams of riding it — every stage, every transfer — as an amateur cyclist with no pro contract, no racing background, and only a few years of cycling experience behind her.…
Back in the Game: Cycling’s Superstars Return with a Statement at the Dauphiné
The organizers of this year’s Critérium du Dauphiné couldn’t have wished for a more superstar-studded line-up — or a more symbolic beginning. Stage 1 wasn’t just about a dramatic finish. It marked the high-profile return of cycling’s biggest names from injury and disruption, and their…
Pogačar Wins Surprise Sprint in Style: “I Was All Prepared to Come Back to the Bus”
Tadej Pogačar did what no one — including himself — expected: he won a bunch sprint. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider launched his Criterium du Dauphiné campaign in jaw-dropping style, outsprinting Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) at the end…
Critérium du Dauphiné: A Preview of the Tour de France
This year’s Critérium du Dauphiné, which kicks off on Sunday, can be viewed as an appetizer for the main course, the Tour de France, because the three Tour favorites – Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel – are all riding in it. That should…
What Cold Plunges Really Do: New Study Reveals a Boost in Cellular Stress Resilience
Ice baths have become a popular ritual among athletes and wellness enthusiasts. But beyond the invigorating shock, what’s really happening in your body? A new study from the University of Ottawa sheds light on how repeated cold exposure can toughen up your cells and potentially…