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The History of the World’s Pettiest Cycling Rivalries
Pro cycling is fast, brutal, and full of spectacle. For the fans, it’s thrilling. For the riders, it’s often just pain, pressure, and a thousand different ways to lose. Every stage is a test of endurance, but also ego. And when exhaustion meets pride, it…
How Much Sleep You Need Depends Also on What Country You Live In
We’ve all heard it, “You need 8 hours of sleep.” But what if that advice isn’t as universal as we’ve been led to believe? New research from the University of British Columbia challenges this assumption, suggesting that the ideal amount of sleep isn’t fixed. It…
Confirmed: Evenepoel to Leave Soudal Quick-Step for Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe in 2026
The other shoe has finally dropped. After more than a year of rumours, false reports and denials, Remco Evenepoel will indeed leave Soudal Quick-Step for the nouveaux-riche team Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe at the beginning of 2026.
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025: The Moments That Mattered
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 wrapped up on a crisp Sunday in Châtel after nine days of intense racing, punishing climbs, tactical battles, and unforgettable triumphs. From the cobbled streets of Brittany to the brutal ramps of the Alps, this year’s edition…
The Cool Descent: Things That Make Cyclists Believe in God Again
Let’s set the scene. You’ve been climbing for what feels like six hours. Your heart rate has been in “please stop” territory for 45 minutes. Your jersey is glued to you like regret. You’ve consumed three gels, a flapjack, and half a thought about quitting…
The Ferrand-Prévot Effect: How Her Superstar Performance Will Change Cycling
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s dominant victory in the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ), and especially the manner in which she won – obliterating her rivals on the Col de la Madeleine and, the next day, leaving them behind again – is certain to have…
Can You Replace Your Nutritionist With AI?
Not everyone can afford a personal nutritionist, and it’s really hard to find a good one anyway. What if you could get a very similar service for free on your computer or phone at any time? In this article, I’ll show you how to prompt…
The Diaphragm: Your Most Underrated Core Muscle
Let’s start with a question: when you think about your core, what muscles come to mind?
France Celebrates a Queen: A Few Takeaways from a Remarkable Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
France’s long wait for a Tour de France winner ended on Sunday when Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won her second successive stage to win the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ) in dominant style. Her victory is the first by a French rider in any Tour…
Le Court Pienaar Extends GC Lead as Maëva Squiban Makes French Hearts Race With 32km Solo
Is current race leader Kim Le Court Pienaar riding for the yellow jersey in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFaZ)? The question has to be asked after her performance on Thursday’s stage 6, the first real mountain stage, which included two tough climbs…
Why Every Cyclist Secretly Thinks They’d Win the Tour de France
Let’s be honest: every cyclist – yes, including you, me, and Dave from accounting with his squeaky hybrid – secretly thinks they’d win the Tour de France.
The Ultimate Guide to Falling in Love with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift kicked off this Saturday, and whether you’re a seasoned fan, a lapsed racer, or just TdFFaZ-curious, this is your moment to dive in.