Cycling Archives

Remco Evenepoel Extends His Lead: “I need a good ice cream tonight”

August 29, 2022 at 7:34 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The Belgian delivered yet another amazing performance and gained time on his opponents on the race’s fourth uphill finish. The 22-year-old became the youngest rider since Miguel Indurain in 1985, to amass four stages in the leader’s jersey at La Vuelta and will head into…
Škoda Green Jersey Takeaways: What Did We Learn This Week?

August 26, 2022 at 8:08 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The first five stages of this year’s Vuelta a España have been enlightening and, with more than two weeks left in the race, we know a lot more than we did six days ago about who can win the coveted Škoda Green Jersey.
The Leading Car of La Vuelta a España as Seen by Race Director Javier Guillén

August 26, 2022 at 7:23 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Out of the vast number of cars needed to service the La Vuelta each year, one vehicle definitely stood out at the starting line in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on 18th August 2022. The brilliant Velvet Red Leading Car, with its distinctive add-ons and custom decals,…
5 Cycling Skills You Need to Ride in a Group

August 25, 2022 at 4:25 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Even the most boring base-building rides can be a lot of fun when you’re with a group. To enjoy group rides safely, you should learn and practice several basic skills such as moving up toward the front, riding in a pace line or in an…
So You Want to Buy a Bike Work Stand

August 25, 2022 at 12:01 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

You’re learning bicycle maintenance and a bike work stand is one more tool to add to your collection. The more the better, right? I love tools too. Or you’re fed up struggling to complete simple tasks on your bike with it on the floor or…
A Brief History of the Vuelta a España Škoda Green Jersey

August 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

The first Vuelta a España was run in 1935, inspired by the popularity of the Tour de France. Ten years later, again taking a page from the Tour, it began awarding a prize for the best sprinter, calculated from points allocated on the basis of…
Primož Roglič on Taking the Red Jersey: “So far, everything is going crescendo”

August 24, 2022 at 11:03 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The Slovenian superstar launched a powerful attack on the climb to the finish line, won the stage, and secured the overall lead in the process. Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) and Enric Mas (Movistar) finished behind him. Primož Roglič set out to take that fourth Vuelta title…
Can You Feel the Heat? Hot Foot Explained

August 23, 2022 at 3:26 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

If you’ve ever felt a sudden burning sensation in your foot while riding, you probably encountered the term ‘hot foot’ during an online research session upon returning home. An unfortunately common problem, the hot foot is an issue that tends to creep up most often…
Become a Better Climber – To Sit or To Stand?

August 23, 2022 at 12:49 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Should you stand up when climbing or stay seated? It’s a commonly discussed question among cyclists. Why do some cyclists enjoy getting out of the saddle? Is it more efficient? When should you stand up and how to do it well?
The Amazing Season of Team Jumbo-Visma

August 22, 2022 at 2:50 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Cycling aficionados tend, much less than, say, football fans, to follow the exploits of individual cyclists, rather than teams. The reason is obvious: Football teams have community followings that don’t end when a fan moves to another city or country. A fan of the Chelsea…