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Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 preview: Everything you need to know

A look at the route and the favorites for the Dauphiné – and some info you didn't know you needed to know too!

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ROMEU Marta

1. ROMEU Marta

2. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

3. AALERUD Katrine

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DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

1. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

2. AALERUD Katrine

3. OTTESTAD Mie Bjørndal

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DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

1. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

2. ZANETTI Linda

3. DRUMMOND Michaela

Full Results

Upcoming Races and Startlists

Brussels Cycling Classic

(1.Pro)

ZLM Tour

(2.Pro)

Duracell Dwars door het Hageland

(1.Pro)

Tour de Suisse

(2.UWT)

CIC - Mont Ventoux

(1.Pro)
Cycling

Spin Cycle: A Lidl enforced stop

Get your colouring pens out.

by Jonny Long
9 hours ago

Escaping

Meg Fisher is growing gravel one para-cyclist at a time

The 4x Paralympic medalist switched to gravel and found a community she wants to share.

by José Been
11 hours ago

Tech reviews

Challenge Getaway XP gravel tire review

Superb grip, a fast roll, more protection, and – finally – no longer a headache to install.

by James Huang
11 hours ago

Cycling

Why is Igor Makarov pushing out weird sponsored content for cyclists?

Cycling's shadowy oligarch has '5 endurance tips for cyclers', but what is his real motive here?

by Iain Treloar
19 hours ago

Cycling

Q&A: Nathan Earle on winning the Tour of Japan after a near-fatal crash

Nine months after being hit by a truck, Aussie veteran Nathan Earle is back to his winning ways. Here he reflects on his comeback, and his long, storied time in the sport.

by Matt de Neef
02 Jun 2023

Tech news

Is a new Factor O2 VAM coming soon?

Dylan Teuns' blacked-out bike looks like a new aero-optimised but lightweight-focused Factor.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
01 Jun 2023

Race Results More

ROMEU Marta

1. ROMEU Marta

2. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

3. AALERUD Katrine

Full Results
DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

1. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

2. AALERUD Katrine

3. OTTESTAD Mie Bjørndal

Full Results
DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

1. DRONOVA-BALABOLINA Tamara

2. ZANETTI Linda

3. DRUMMOND Michaela

Full Results

Upcoming Races and Startlists

Brussels Cycling Classic

(1.Pro)

ZLM Tour

(2.Pro)

Duracell Dwars door het Hageland

(1.Pro)

Tour de Suisse

(2.UWT)

CIC - Mont Ventoux

(1.Pro)
Cycling

The fastest human bullet train wants a crack at the round-the-world record

Ultracyclist and YouTuber Jack Thompson on what it takes to create his projects, and his next monumental challenge.

by Jonny Long
01 Jun 2023

Tech features

Dangerholm goes road: A look at the Scott Foil Liquid 

Best known for incredible mountain bike builds, Dangerholm gives the road a go.

by Dave Rome
01 Jun 2023

Tangents

I tried to convince an AI to get into cycling. I found a friend

"Do you like hugging me? Does that get your heart racing?"

by Iain Treloar
01 Jun 2023

The Placeholders Podcast

Placeholders: Rating the Giro and good vibes

The Placeholders crew considers what rating this Giro deserved, talks about the good vibes, and considers the Evenepoel to Ineos rumors.

by Escape Collective
01 Jun 2023

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Tech reviews

Challenge Getaway XP gravel tire review

Superb grip, a fast roll, more protection, and – finally – no longer a headache to install.

by James Huang
11 hours ago

Tech news

Is a new Factor O2 VAM coming soon?

Dylan Teuns' blacked-out bike looks like a new aero-optimised but lightweight-focused Factor.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
01 Jun 2023

Tech features

Dangerholm goes road: A look at the Scott Foil Liquid 

Best known for incredible mountain bike builds, Dangerholm gives the road a go.

by Dave Rome
01 Jun 2023

Tech reviews

Review: Forge+Bond 25 GR gravel wheelset

A distinctly smooth and damped ride quality with a curiously secretive manufacturing process.

by James Huang
01 Jun 2023

Tech

Anger Management: Tube recycling is good, but repair and reuse are still better

I appreciate what Schwalbe is doing by expanding its tube recycling program, but there’s another message we should be sending instead.

by James Huang
31 May 2023

Tech

Order is restored: Geraint Thomas has new white sunglasses

After 12 years in Oakley Racing Jackets, Geraint Thomas' new eyewear sponsor has come through with the goods.

by Iain Treloar
31 May 2023

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News & Racing

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Cycling

Spin Cycle: A Lidl enforced stop

Get your colouring pens out.

by Jonny Long
9 hours ago

Cycling

Why is Igor Makarov pushing out weird sponsored content for cyclists?

Cycling's shadowy oligarch has '5 endurance tips for cyclers', but what is his real motive here?

by Iain Treloar
19 hours ago

Cycling

Spin Cycle: A big weekend for dads

Whoever wrote the script to the finale of this Giro d'Italia needs a raise.

by Jonny Long
30 May 2023

Cycling

Join Team Rupe – Help Rupert Guinness conquer the Race Across America

Long-time cycling journalist Rupert Guinness is taking on the Race Across America. You can help.

by Wade Wallace
27 May 2023

News

Spin Cycle: Stink bombs are wearisome for everyone

Are you a Lapparti-aren't or a Lapparti-...yes?

by Jonny Long
26 May 2023

Cycling

British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in female category

There will now be two competitive categories: 'Female' and 'Open'.

by Jonny Long
26 May 2023

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The Placeholders Podcast

Placeholders: Rating the Giro and good vibes

The Placeholders crew considers what rating this Giro deserved, talks about the good vibes, and considers the Evenepoel to Ineos rumors.

by Escape Collective
01 Jun 2023

Geek Warning Podcast

Geek Warning: Dropped chains, dropped thumbs, and how to buy your first handmade bike

James Huang, Dave Rome, and Ronan Mc Laughlin are on hand this week to talk about Primož Roglič's dropped chain, Campagnolo’s new Super Record Wireless electronic road groupset, and new spokes from DT Swiss, among other things.

by Escape Collective
31 May 2023

Wheel Talk Podcast

Wheel Talk: The RideLondon vs. Thüringen problem

With special guest Rebecca Charlton!

by Escape Collective
30 May 2023

The Pretty Serious Bike Racing Podcast

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: The Giro’s thrilling finale

Kit Nicholson joined Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano to talk Giro and RideLondon.

by Dane Cash
29 May 2023

The Placeholders Podcast

Placeholders: Rascast redux, Cavendish, and the Giro

Ronan Mc Laughlin and Jonny Long join Caley Fretz on the Placeholders Podcast for a final update on the Rás and much more.

by Escape Collective
25 May 2023

Geek Warning Podcast

Geek Warning: Good entry-level aluminum bikes are rad

The Geek Warning crew discusses the updated Allez from Specialized, Kask's new Elemento, Wahoo news, Bontrager news, and more.

by Escape Collective
24 May 2023

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The Escape Team

Wade Wallace Wade Wallace Caley Fretz Caley Fretz Matt de Neef Matt de Neef Jonny Long Jonny Long Iain Treloar Iain Treloar Joe Lindsey Joe Lindsey Dave Rome Dave Rome Dane Cash Dane Cash Abby Mickey Abby Mickey Ronan Mc Laughlin Ronan Mc Laughlin Jeff Bartlett Jeff Bartlett Rob English Rob English José Been José Been Andy McGrath Andy McGrath Kit Nicholson Kit Nicholson Kate Wagner Kate Wagner James Huang James Huang Rupert Guinness Rupert Guinness Cosmo Catalano Cosmo Catalano Emily Schaldach Emily Schaldach