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“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…
GLP-1s in Cycling: Long-Term Habits for Life After Meds
GLP-1 medications can feel like a cheat code for dropping weight. But for most cyclists, taking these medications isn’t meant to be a lifelong sentence. Eventually, whether due to side effects, cost or reaching your target weight, you may plan to taper off or stop…
A Week of Rainbow Jerseys, Rivalries and Redemption: The Women’s World Championships in Montréal
Across eight days of racing in Montréal, a new generation claimed rainbow jerseys, established stars added to already formidable palmarès, and some of the sport’s most compelling rivalries were renewed on one of the toughest World Championship courses in recent memory.
Vollering Finally on Top of the Worlds After Outsprinting Niewiadoma-Phinney
Demi Vollering finally won the Road Race World Championship that she had so long coveted – but it was far from easy. In a grueling, action-packed race, the 29-year-old Dutch woman won the title in a sprint because she was the best rider on the…
McNulty Wins ‘Miracle’ World Championship as Evenepoel and Other Favorites Falter
The USA’s Brandon McNulty sprang a huge upset on Sunday in Montreal when he won Sunday’s Elite Men’s Road Race World Championship in Montreal with a 32km solo as the many pre-race co-favorites dithered and let the title slip away.
Vollering and Evenepoel Are Slight Road Race World Championship Favourites
This weekend’s Elite Men’s and Women’s Road Race World Championships should provide plenty of suspense, drama, and maybe even a few shocks. While the Elite Women’s race seems fairly clear as to who the favourites are, just cast your minds back a year and take…
Pogačar in the European Championships: The Story of a Rumour
Will Tadej Pogačar return from the serious injuries he sustained in the Vuelta and race in the European Road Race Championships, which will be held in his homeland of Slovenia from October 2 to October 7? That is the question that has been agitating cycling’s…
GLP-1s in Cycling: Surprising Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
When GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dominate headlines, the focus is almost always on weight loss. However, medical research is rapidly revealing that these drugs deliver remarkable system-wide health benefits that extend far beyond shedding pounds – from protecting heart tissue and preserving bone health to…
The Contract-Year Breakaway: How September Can Decide a Rider’s Career
There are several reasons to attack with 140 kilometres remaining. The terrain suits you. Your team wants someone up the road. You have excellent legs.
Same Old, Same Old: Defending Champs Evenepoel and Reusser Win ITT World Championships
Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser more than lived up to their pre-race favourite status on Sunday in Montreal by winning the Elite Men’s and Women’s Time Trial World Championships in dominating fashion.