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Christophe Laporte on Gent-Wevelgem: “Wout asked me if I wanted to win. It’s incredible“
A stunning one-two at Gent-Wevelgem for Jumbo-Visma! Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert dominated the race with solo to the finish after an attack on the Kemmelberg with 50 kilometres to go.
Riders to Watch: Women’s Road Cycling Edition
The 2023 racing season is now well underway. Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner, and then it is time for more stage races, baby! If you can sense the excitement, it is because the women’s peloton is looking all kinds of fierce riding into 2023.…
Women’s Road Cycling in 2023: Look at How Far We’ve Come by Kasia Niewiadoma
Women’s cycling has evolved like crazy over the last five years. My domain, women’s road cycling, has gained more and more attention from the public, the Union Cycliste International (UCI), and sponsors. It has been a whirlwind, and I am amazed when I step back…
Chatting with AI: Here’s What I Learned About Cycling
AI is slowly but surely taking over the world. For now, in a good way and not in the “Hasta la vista” one. Give it some time, and we will go from innocent chatbots and picture generators to deadly terminators pretty soon. For now, we…
Will Ashwagandha Level Up Your Cycling Performance?
Ashwagandha is a supplement used in traditional Indian medicine that’s been rising in popularity around the world. Some studies are linking it to improved strength and endurance performance. Could it be the next thing for cyclists? Let’s take a closer look at the science.
The UCI Is Supporting Young Riders From Around the World
When Biniam Girmay won last year’s one-day Gent–Wevelgem, becoming the first African to win a major UCI WorldTour race, it provoked celebrations not only in his home country of Eritrea, but also in the Swiss town of Aigle, home of the UCI World Cycling Centre…
AI-Powered Bicycle with Wild Features to Come from Acer
The “ebii”, as the bike is called, adapts to the rider’s pedalling power, riding conditions, and preferred level of assistance, while its AI continuously evolves the personalized experience over time. During rides, the controller leverages its AI technology to automatically adjust motor output to provide…
What Makes a Great Bike Shop?
What makes a great bike shop? The answer is subjective and hard to pinpoint. Every cyclist has their own opinion of what gives a bike shop that little extra something special. Luckily, that means everyone can find a shop that suits them.
How to Train with a Power Meter – Zones & Training Load
Power meters have a variety of applications in cycling. You can use them to guide your efforts during rides, track training load, and measure or test your performance. They can be a big help in hitting your goals and reaching your racing potential. Let’s look…
A Stunning Solo: Van der Poel Steals the Show at Milan–San Remo
Mathieu van der Poel made a loud statement for this year’s WorldTour road racing season – and perhaps for seasons to come – by winning the first and most prestigious Monument of the year, the Milan–San Remo, with a heady and explosive ride.
Mathieu van der Poel on Winning Milan-San Remo: ‘This was my best level.’
The Dutchman claimed his first win in 2023 after attacking as he crested the Poggio and then powering down the descent to the finishing line. Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers), Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) tried to chase him down but…
Prep Your Bike for Spring by Juliet Elliott
For many of us, spring means a restart, a renewal or a refresh. It could mean we dust off our hibernating bikes and ready them for rides with the family, taking time to strip down, spring clean and repair our favourite machines so they’ll serve…