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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.
Evenepoel and Reusser Favored to Win ITT World Championships – But Vollering Could Have Last Word
The 2026 Men’s and Women’s Time Trial World Championships, which take place on Sunday, are fairly easy to handicap just because they feature two dominant riders who are currently the best in the discipline.
Coffee or Energy Drinks: Does Your Caffeine Source Really Matter?
Cycling and caffeine go well together – but not all caffeine is created equal. New research suggests that while some sources may support heart health, others pose risks. Let’s take a look to see if your favourite source of caffeine is good or bad for…
Small Bike, Big Ride: The Best Folding E-Bikes of 2026
The best thing about a folding e-bike is that it folds. The second-best thing is being able to forget that it folds.
GLP-1s in Cycling: How to Manage GI Risks on Hard Rides
Pushing hard on a bike is already tough on the stomach. When you’re driving up a steep gradient or sitting at threshold, your body naturally shunts blood away from your digestive tract to feed your working legs. If you are taking a GLP-1 medication like…
Dreams Do Come True – Eventually: Enric Mas Wins Thrilling Vuelta a España
Enric Mas redeemed a career of “almost wins” by winning his home Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España, with power, poise, intelligence and courage. Thrust into the race leader’s red jersey after Tadej Pogačar crashed out of the race on stage 8, the 31-year-old Spaniard…
Brennan Wins Two More Stages as Mas Limits Losses to Stay in Front
The two flat stages organisers of the Vuelta a España scheduled after Monday’s rest day were clearly intended to give the GC contenders a little more time to rest their legs before Thursday’s 32.1 km time trial and, especially, the daunting mountain stages on Friday…
A Major Collagen Study Reveals If It’s Effective for Sports Performance
Collagen powders, gels, and drinks have been rising in popularity as recovery tools. Does swallowing scoop after scoop of hydrolysed collagen actually translate to faster times and fresher legs? A new study gets us closer to an answer.