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From Spring Classics to Stage Racing: Why May Changes Everything in Women’s Cycling
If you look at the calendar, the shift is obvious. The 2026 Women’s WorldTour tends to get more serious around Omloop Het Nieuwsblad at the end of February, then there’s the long pull through the Spring Classics, and, at last, it is time for the…
New Study Reveals: Is Low Carb or Low Fat Better for Your Heart?
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology brings a new perspective to the long-standing debate: Is a low-carb or low-fat diet better for heart health? Let’s take a closer look at how both dietary approaches compare when it comes…
Pogačar and Seixas Dominated Spring Season Talk, While van Aert Simply Thrilled
Two riders dominated the men’s spring season, and neither one was named Remco Evenepoel or Jonas Vingegaard. One was, of course, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), who is the focus of cycling conversations after every season, usually in sentences that begin or end with the…
Tile Hunting: The Risks and Rewards of the Chase
At its core, tile hunting is about more than just collecting squares. It’s a way to turn riding into a game, to give your kilometres a different purpose outside of fitness. It can push you to explore, but it can also become an obsession. Let’s…
Chasing the Mountains, Mastering the Routine: Markko Karu’s Road to L’Étape
The Unseen Stage strips cycling back to its rawest, most relatable form – not just the spectacle of race day, but the long, often invisible build-up. It follows four amateur riders as they prepare for various global iterations of L’Étape, squeezing structured training in between…
“I really wanted to go all-out for this victory and not have any regrets afterwards”: Demi Vollering solos to third Liège-Bastogne-Liège title
There was a plan, and then there was the execution. Demi Vollering didn’t wait for a sprint this time at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes.
Pogačar Wins Crazy, Fast Liège-Bastogne-Liège – But So Does Seixas
There were two winners of Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) won the race for the third time in a row, and teenager Paul Seixas won the hearts of racing fans everywhere – and the world champion’s respect – by staying with him, for…
Pogačar Favored to Win Liège-Bastogne-Liège Against Evenepoel, Seixas
Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège is a unique one-day race and arguably the most difficult one-day race of the year. It’s not only the distance covered, 259.5 km, or the nearly 4,400 meters (nearly 14,420 feet) in altitude gained that make it such a grueling race.
Does Sitting in Hot Water Actually Boost Your VO2 Max?
What if 45 minutes in a hot bath could make you a faster cyclist? A 2025 study from The Journal of Physiology found that well-trained runners boosted their VO₂ max, haemoglobin mass, and cardiac function just by soaking in hot water. Let’s take a closer…
The Legend Grows: Paul Seixas Wins La Flèche Wallonne, Vollering Takes Women’s Race
Paul Seixas added to his growing legend by outsprinting several strong rivals on the brutal final climb to win La Flèche Wallonne, becoming at 19 years of age the youngest rider ever to win this Ardennes Classic. He is also the second-youngest rider to win…
How to Make Cycling Part of Your Everyday Life
Most people who ride bikes treat cycling like an event. Something that needs planning, good weather, a clear calendar, clean kit, charged devices, and the vague sense that it must be “worth it”.
Tile Hunting: Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Your Grid
Tile hunting isn’t just about riding. If you want to climb the leaderboards, there’s a lot that goes into strategy and route planning. In this article I will share my tactics for efficient planning and dealing with impossible tiles.