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The Unwritten Rules of Being the Best Rider in the Group
You’re halfway up a climb, happily delivering a monologue about your new chain-waxing routine, while everyone behind you enthusiastically agrees. By “agrees”, I mean nobody objects because they’re busy breathing like an emotionally distressed asthmatic llama. Some haven’t heard a word for the last two…
Gravel Has Officially Grown Up. Now What?
The 2026 Gravel World Championships brought world-class racing and a little bit of gravel chaos to Western Australia. But as the discipline becomes more professional, can it hold on to the spirit that made us fall in love with it?
Muscle Architecture 101: Fascicle Lengths and Pennation Angles
Put two cyclists of identical weight, threshold power, and fibre composition side by side, and you will often find they ride in completely different ways. One naturally glides at 110 RPM during a fast group ride, while the other looks far more comfortable pushing a…
Lidl-Trek Signs Ganna, Niewiadoma, While Netcompany INEOS Cleans House
Lidl-Trek’s signing of Filippo Ganna one year before his contract with Netcompany INEOS ended reflects two trends, apparently going in opposite directions, that have dominated this transfer season: Lidl-Trek is muscling up by signing big talents while INEOS is losing riders in droves.
Paul Seixas Wins Il Lombardia Like a Superstar
You can’t call Paul Seixas a future superstar any longer, because “the kid” has arrived. After winning Saturday’s Il Lombardia – his first Monument victory – with a 20 km attack, leaving some of the best riders in the world gasping in his wake, the…
“I Usually Don’t Have a Really Good Sprint”: Magnus Bak Klaris Sprints to Gravel World Title
Magnus Bak Klaris may need to update his assessment of his finishing speed.
Roglič Wins Euro Time Trial for Slovenia, While Reusser Just Keeps Rolling
Slovenia didn’t have the world’s greatest rider, Tadej Pogačar, at the European Championships, but the host country found joy anyway thanks to its beloved veteran Primož Roglič, who channeled his younger self to win Wednesday’s Elite Men’s time trial championship.
In October, the Ride Home Starts When You Get to Work
The wet gloves go into the helmet, the helmet goes into the bag, and the whole thing disappears under the desk. We’ve made it to work. Whatever happens next is a problem for the dummy putting that kit back on at six. Unfortunately, that’s also…
How Keto Beats the Mediterranean Diet at Liver and Metabolic Benefits
The Mediterranean diet has long been the standard recommendation for cardiovascular and overall health. But a new clinical study suggests that a ketogenic diet may deliver distinct advantages. Let’s take a closer look so you can make an informed decision whether to give it a…
“I’d do it again”: Melanie Bianchi on What Training for the L’Étape Czech Republic Taught Her
Last week, yet another of our Challengers successfully crossed the finish line in The Unseen Stage challenge. For Melanie Bianchi, reaching L’Étape Czech Republic marked the end of a journey that began with only occasional road cycling, a mountain-bike background, and a long-standing self-doubt about…
Evenepoel Survives Crash and Photo Finish as Vollering Soloes to Win
Remco Evenepoel survived a crash and the closest of finishes with Italy’s Giulio Ciccone to win his first European Road Race Championship on Sunday in Slovenia. By winning his first European title, he gained a large dose of redemption for his failure in the previous…
First Training Rides, then Outdoor Sleepovers: Melanie Bianchi’s Unexpected Journey with Škoda Kodiaq
For Melanie Bianchi, life as The Unseen Stage Challenger has meant fitting cycling around two children, family responsibilities, and an increasingly demanding training schedule. With bikes, riding kit, and snacks constantly in tow, having a practical support vehicle quickly became part of the equation. Enter…