Professional women’s cycling has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, particularly when it comes to salary structures and financial sustainability. The introduction of minimum wage regulations in 2020 marked a turning point for the sport, offering greater financial security to female riders who,…
In February 2025, an alarming incident at the Étoile de Bessèges reignited concerns about rider safety in professional cycling. A car briefly drove onto the racecourse toward the peloton, causing a crash that forced Maxim Van Gils (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) to abandon the race and seek…
Nothing says ‘great ride’ quite like crawling home on fumes, legs cramping, and wondering if you’ll ever walk normally again—so why doesn’t Strava give us points for that? I mean, Strava is like our personal diary at this point, so while it’s fantastic at inflating…
If you’ve been following this series and getting excited about trails, this article could save you money. Even though you have a ton of cycling stuff already as a roadie, you’ll be tempted to get new trail-specific gear and a trail bike with all the…
