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The Surprising Side of Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Didn’t Know
Processed meat, fizzy drinks, cereals, packaged snacks, and pre-made meals all belong under the umbrella term ultra-processed foods. We know these can promote overeating and weight gain because they are rich in calories and very pleasurable to eat. However, new research shows that these foods…
Pack Like a Pro: How to Pack for a 10-Day Trip to the Mountains
In a previous article, we delved into the intricacies of packing for a bikepacking tour. However, as they say, practice makes perfect. So, what better way to illustrate my advice than to guide you through the process of packing for my own adventure on the…
5 Common Spring Training Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
As the weather warms and cyclists eagerly return outdoors, there are several mistakes they tend to make every spring. Let’s take a look at the most common five so you can avoid them and enjoy riding in the sun without compromising the rest of your…
A Deep Dive with Alpecin–Deceuninck: The Role of Team Cars at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
The legendary Liège–Bastogne–Liège, also known as La Doyenne, “The Old Lady”, is right around the corner, coming up on April 21, 2024. The oldest of the five Monuments is run in the Ardennes region of Belgium famous for its hilly profile – which means killer…
Grace Brown Triumphs at Liège-Bastogne-Liège: “I waited and came with speed”
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, Australian cyclist Grace Brown outpaced everyone to clinch her first victory at this prestigious event. Brown, who previously secured two second-place finishes at La Doyenne, demonstrated remarkable tenacity and strategic prowess in the final moments of…
Pogačar (of Course!) Soloes to a Crushing Victory in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Tadej Pogačar’s victory in Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège was as inevitable as, say, Mathieu van der Poel winning Paris-Roubaix – even though the Alpecin-Deceunick superstar was at the Liège start line. All other things being equal, with its 4,500 m of climbing, the last of the spring…
Pogačar vs. van der Poel: Monumental Match-Up or Is There a Twist in the Tale?
Sunday’s prestigious Monument, the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is the last of the season’s Ardennes Classics and the oldest of them all as it will be celebrating its 110th birthday this year. So it’s only right that it will pit arguably the two best road racers on the…
Level Up Your Eco-Friendly Cycling Practices for Earth Day
It’s Earth Day today and we think it’s a good time to reflect on sustainability and environmental friendliness in relation to our cycling habits. Cycling has long been recognised as an environmentally responsible mode of transportation. Still, in recent years, there has been a growing…
Pack Like a Pro: How to Bikepack Light Without Compromising on Necessities
Usually, when we go out for a ride, we do it on a whim. You really don’t have to plan that much ahead. All you need is your trusted bike, some water, and food, and knowing the weather conditions, and that’s it. Bikepacking, however, is…
Niewiadoma and Williams Survive Weather to Win the Brutal Flèche Wallonne
As the saying goes, Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. On the other hand, as Tony Soprano liked to say: “Whaddaya gonna do?”
Pidcock Wins Amstel Gold Race as van der Poel Rues Missing Legs
Just when you thought Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceunick) had forgotten how to lose – he remembered. At the same time, INEOS Grenadiers and Tom Pidcock finally remembered how to win a big race. The UK team had won only two stages this year and…
Level Up Your Cycling – The Leap from Good to Great Gear
You don’t need to have a bike that costs more than a new car to be a good cyclist. But there are certain upgrades that can really improve your cycling performance. Let’s take a look at our 5 top tips for upgrading your bicycle.