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Dealing with Cycling Injuries – Knees
What does pain around the kneecap, at the back of the knee or on the sides tell you? There are many reasons why cyclists experience knee pain and many of them can be solved with a better bike fit, strength training, or adjustments in training…
Van der Poel and Vos Win Gravel World Championships in Belgium
Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos took advantage of bike-handling skills they honed on different racing surfaces to win this weekend’s UCI Gravel World Championships.
Designing the Perfect Ride for the UCI World Gravel Championships: The Superior X-ROAD
The third edition of the UCI World Gravel Championships was a showcase of the best gravel equipment money can get – but one bike stood out. This year’s main partner of the race, Superior, introduced a brand new model, the X-ROAD, which embodies the ideal…
Choosing the Right Tyres for Gravel Riding
So, you’ve caught the gravel riding bug? Kudos. There’s hardly a better way to spend your autumn than good old-fashioned gravel. Whether you’re flying down dusty trails or wrestling with chunky gravel, one thing can make or break your ride – the tyres. Picking up…
UAE Team Emirates: How Does the World’s Best Team Get Better?
If you’ve got the best rider in the world and you are the best team in the world, what do you need to do to be even better in 2025? That’s the happy problem facing UAE Team Emirates as they prepare for the coming season…
From Road to Gravel – How to Transition
Switching from road to gravel is an exciting journey that brings a lot of adventure and freedom into your cycling. Gravel combines the speed and efficiency of road cycling with the thrill of off-road exploration. If you’re considering making the switch, this guide will offer…
Arnaud de Lie Wins Binche-Chimay-Binche with a Stunning Late Burst
The 22-year-old Belgian champion Arnaud de Lie (Lotto Dstny) won Tuesday’s one-day Binche-Chimay-Binche with a late, perfectly timed run, beating a pair of Tour de France Škoda Green Jersey Winners, Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck). Girmay finished a strong second, just ahead of…
5 Things You Need to Master for Gravel Racing
Gravel racing has exploded in popularity in recent years, thanks to the growing number of cyclists hopping onto gravel bikes. These bikes, with their wider tyres, open up paths that road bikes can’t reach and, in turn, pave the way for new race formats. If…
Three Essential Gravel Drills to Master by Juliet Elliott
From the highest tier of the UCI Gravel World Championships all the way down to social randonnée, gravel cycling can be anything you want it to be. Fast, slow, technical or fast flowing, it’s a fabulous blend of adventure and skill. Gravel riding combines the…
Dealing with Cycling Injuries – When You Crash
Cycling is a safe and healthy sport. But there are certainly many ways to injure yourself on the bike. Let’s start this series with the scariest cause of injury, a crash. Let’s take a look at the most common injuries caused by crashed, what to…
One Day With Gravel: What Happens When You Hit the Trail For the First Time
“Hey, wanna try gravel?” “Sure!”
Road Bikes vs. Gravel Bikes 101: A Bigger Difference Than You Think
At first glance, road and gravel bikes might seem similar – they both have drop handlebars and wheels that look pretty much the same. But once you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a number of key differences that set them apart. In this article,…