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Van der Poel and Brand Double Down on Their Cyclocross Dominance
Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Lucinda Brand (Baloise Glowi Lions) won both UCI Cyclocross World Cup races over this pre-Christmas weekend, extending their winning streaks and reaffirming their dominance of the sport. Both Saturday’s Antwerp race and, especially, Sunday’s at Koksijde were heavy with…
Last Minute Cycling Gifts
It’s December 24th. You’ve forgotten your cyclist friend again. The gift under the tree is for their dog. The panic is real. But don’t worry — the internet is your sleigh, and we’ve rounded up cycling gifts you can buy online, deliver instantly, and still…
Watch the Best MTB Videos of 2025
If you missed any of the films selected below, no worries at all. You are just one click away from fixing that. Enjoy the ride.
Your Tyre’s Origin Story
Let’s be honest. Your tyres were never meant to be on your bike. For them, it is a massive downgrade. A mere consolation prize. Those gorgeous-looking masterpieces that cushion your roll and keep you out of the thorns were built for greatness, to drive World…
The 2026 La Vuelta Has Lots of Climbing and Promises to Be Hot
If the organizers of the 2026 Vuelta a España wanted to design a course to lure Tadej Pogačar to the start line, they couldn’t have come up with a better one than the course unveiled late Wednesday in Monaco, with royalty present in the person…
Further and Deeper: How Far Can the Modern Freeride Era Go?
This year’s Red Bull Rampage brought a mix of bold, spectacular jumps – and some brutal crashes, including one that left a rider with permanent injuries. So the question is: does MTB freeriding have any limits or will it keep pushing further? Will we see…
New Study Challenges Long-Held Fears About Coffee and Heart Rhythm
For years, caffeine has lived in the “probably not great” category for heart health. Especially if you had a diagnosed heart rhythm issue. Many doctors routinely advise people with atrial fibrillation to cut out coffee altogether, just in case. But new research suggests that this…
Inside Indoor Cycling: Zwift vs Rouvy Through the Eyes of a First-Timer
Getting a smart indoor trainer today almost automatically means choosing a platform. Without one, you’re left staring at a wall, counting minutes and questioning your life choices. With the right platform, indoor training becomes something else entirely: engaging, motivating, and, in some cases, even fun.…
Heated Gloves, Heated Insoles, Heated Lies
There comes a point in every winter cyclist’s life when you stop believing in layering and start believing in battery packs. The promise is simple: heated gloves, heated insoles, maybe even a heated base layer — gear so technologically advanced it feels like you’re cosplaying…
Van der Poel Wins at Namur on Cyclocross Return as Brand Just Keeps Rolling
World champion Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Lucinda Brand (Baloise Glowi Lons) extended their cyclocross winning streaks on Sunday on the difficult and iconic World Cup course of Namur, but in different styles.
What Really Happens When You Stop Cycling for the Winter?
Every year, as the temperatures dip and the roads freeze over, cyclists everywhere face the same internal debate: Should I push through winter or take a proper break? Social feeds filled with icy rides and indoor trainer screenshots can make it feel like everyone else…
6 Cyclist Gifts They Won’t Hate – and May Even Like
Oh no, it’s that time again. You pulled the short straw in Secret Santa and landed the colleague who rides to work in the rain like it’s some kind of religious ritual. The one who treats weather warnings as light suggestions. The one whose social…