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One Day at a Time: Finding Patience and Perspective When Things Don’t Go to Plan By Kasia Niewiadoma
Sometimes, you start the season flying—getting a great result right away—and that vibe carries you through the whole spring campaign. But other times, things just don’t line up, and that was my experience this year.
Mads Pedersen: The Unlikely Superstar
This has so far been a great year for Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen, and it just keeps getting better and better. The 29-year-old Dane, who won the road race world championship in 2019, has always had a solid reputation as an excellent sprinter and one-day racer,…
The Art of the Bike Selfie: Capturing Two-Wheeled Glory
Let’s face it: if you rode 60 km through headwinds, three hills, and one unexpected goose attack, but didn’t post a selfie… did it even happen?
Ultra Cycling Adventures – Why Do People Do It
I’ve always wondered, what draws people to riding extreme distances on a bike. I love cycling but I’ve never tried anything that could be qualified as ultra-distance. Let’s explore the reasons why the best ultra cycling racers do it and whether it’s something a regular…
A Few Takeaways from the Giro d’Italia’s First Weekend
The 2025 Giro d’Italia kicked off on Friday in the Albanian port city of Durrës, the first time any Grand Tour (or any professional cycling race of Category 1 or higher) has visited Albania. The first three stages will be run in the Balkan country,…
“I Knew I Had a Little Something Left”: Vollering Seals Vuelta Femenina Title with Final-Kilometre Attack
Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez) showed poise, power and perfect timing as she soloed to stage victory and the overall title at La Vuelta Femenina, launching her decisive attack in the final kilometre of the queen stage to Alto de Cotobello.
The Evolution of the Cyclist Tan: From Sock Lines to Helmet Straps
Let’s face it: no matter how much SPF 50 you slather on, if you ride bikes long enough, you will eventually resemble a Neapolitan ice cream bar—except without the deliciousness. Tan lines are the unspoken badge of honour in the cycling world, marking the passage…
Pedal. Breathe. Repeat. A Cyclist’s Take on Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to talk about something many of us experience but don’t always name: the way cycling helps us cope.
Roglič or Ayuso Should Win the 2025 Giro d’Italia. But…
I hate to say this, but it’s kind of nice to write a preview for a Grand Tour in which the opening sentence will not be Can anyone beat Tadej Pogačar? Ahead of the Giro d’Italia, which kicks off on Friday in the Albanian port…
Alpecin–Deceuninck’s Mechanic Mateusz Banaś: ”It’s something magical for sure because this is the highest level.”
It’s usually the riders who bask in the spotlight, so our host Matt Stephens strives to invite individuals from the industry and various other pro-cycling team crew members as often as possible to the Škoda We Love Cycling podcast.
Is Lenny Martinez the Bona Fide Great French Hope?
Here’s a question every cycling fan should know the answer to: How long has it been since a French rider has won France’s most prestigious sporting event, the Tour de France? That’s right, 40 years. Forty! Bernard Hinault was the last French rider to win…
Stay Tuned: Your Chance to Discover Your Tour de France Self and Win VIP Prizes Is Coming
With the peloton rolling out on June 29th, Tour de France fever is about to grip the cycling world once again — and this year, Škoda We Love Cycling is bringing the action closer to you than ever. Starting June 28, you’ll be able to…