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Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares

Part two of the Cape Epic tech coverage. This one looks at some fresh new tech, how riders carry spares, riders with disabilities, and some other highly interesting tidbits.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Tech features Mountain Bike Cape Epic Tech
Wheel Talk Newsletter: It's Flanders week!
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Wheel Talk Newsletter: It's Flanders week!

A countdown to the the start of Holy Week, plus Lorena Wiebes' 100th win and why SD Worx-Protime seems better without Demi Vollering.

by Georgie Howe

News and Racing Wheel Talk Newsletter women's cycling Lorena Wiebes
Daily News: Tom Pidcock will race the Giro d'Italia
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Daily News: Tom Pidcock will race the Giro d'Italia

Q36.5 headlines wild card teams for the Italian Grand Tour, the Arnaud De Lie saga continues, and Yamaha buys Brose's e-bike division.

by Joe Lindsey

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We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller

Why does an XL of today fit like a medium from 10 years ago?

by Wade Wallace

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100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats

She's only just turned 26 and the Dutch sprinter is already near the top of the all-time leaderboard.

by Matt de Neef

News & Racing Lorena Wiebes Marianne Vos
Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'
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Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'

"Flow limitation of the iliac arteries" will require surgery and a lengthy recovery time for the Dutch sprinter.

by Joe Lindsey

News & Racing Fabio Jakobsen Picnic-PostNL
Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all
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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

by Jonny Long

News & Racing regowall Spin Cycle #post-format-standard
Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton

Where do things stand after E3 and Gent-Wevelgem? Here's a form guide as Flanders looms ...

by Dane Cash

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Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem

The men's and women's races ended very differently but both set the scene nicely for Flanders next weekend.

by Matt de Neef

News & Racing Photo gallery #post-format-gallery
Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

Revealing the tech trends of the 2025 Cape Epic mountain bike stage race.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Mountain Bike Tech features Specialized Scott KTM Schwalbe RockShox
Daily News: Kooij breaks collarbone as bad luck swipes at Visma-Lease a Bike – again
Daily News

Daily News: Kooij breaks collarbone as bad luck swipes at Visma-Lease a Bike – again

Also, Arnaud De Lie ruled out of Tour of Flanders as troubles continue.

by Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson

Daily News News & Racing
A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem

With Mads Pedersen and third-place Jonathan Milan both on the Gent-Wevelgem podium, Lidl-Trek has positioned itself as a top Classics team as the cobbled Monuments beckon.

by Kit Nicholson

News & Racing Mads Pedersen Lidl-Trek
Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it

Wiebes keeps the good times rolling as SD Worx bends Gent-Wevelgem to its will.

by Dane Cash

News & Racing Gent-Wevelgem Lorena Wiebes
'Carpe Diem' at the Volta a Catalunya: Good signs for the Giro as Roglič rides away to thrilling victory
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 'Carpe Diem' at the Volta a Catalunya: Good signs for the Giro as Roglič rides away to thrilling victory

After Saturday's Queen Stage was decapitated, Primož Roglič seized the chance to take stage 7 and overall victory from Juan Ayuso, who bowed his head in defeat.

by Kit Nicholson

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Confusion in Catalunya: Riders take control as extreme wind flattens Queen Stage
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Confusion in Catalunya: Riders take control as extreme wind flattens Queen Stage

After multiple route changes and questions over rider safety, the peloton raced only 25 km of the overhauled parcours of stage 6, eventually won by Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek).

by Kit Nicholson

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New wheels, tires and tech at Road Bike Connection 2025
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New wheels, tires and tech at Road Bike Connection 2025

Vision, Core and Pirelli all launched new products recently. We got hands-on with them all at a recent media event.

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Where is Pogačar when you need him? Van der Poel crushes the field at E3
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Where is Pogačar when you need him? Van der Poel crushes the field at E3

Mathieu van der Poel is on another level right now. The one rider who might challenge him was absent from E3 – but at least he will be at Flanders and Roubaix.

by Dane Cash

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REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain

The American outdoor retail giant broadens its cycling catalogue with big bike brands and apparel following series of internal cuts.

by Suvi Loponen

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Spin Cycle: A deal with God
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Spin Cycle: A deal with God

Get to the chopper!

by Jonny Long

News & Racing regowall Spin Cycle #post-format-standard
Hello Avona: A new brand with a fresh take on performance
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Hello Avona: A new brand with a fresh take on performance

From the founder of Arc8 comes a new bike brand out of Germany with gravel, road, and mountain bikes coming to market in 2025.

by Alex Hunt

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Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares

Part two of the Cape Epic tech coverage. This one looks at some fresh new tech, how riders carry spares, riders with disabilities, and some other highly interesting tidbits.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Tech features Mountain Bike Cape Epic Tech
We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller

Why does an XL of today fit like a medium from 10 years ago?

by Wade Wallace

Tech Clothing Editors Picks
Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk
Mountain Bike

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

Revealing the tech trends of the 2025 Cape Epic mountain bike stage race.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Mountain Bike Tech features Specialized Scott KTM Schwalbe RockShox
New wheels, tires and tech at Road Bike Connection 2025
Tech news

New wheels, tires and tech at Road Bike Connection 2025

Vision, Core and Pirelli all launched new products recently. We got hands-on with them all at a recent media event.

by Alex Hunt

Tech news Pirelli Vision Tech Core
REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain

The American outdoor retail giant broadens its cycling catalogue with big bike brands and apparel following series of internal cuts.

by Suvi Loponen

Tech news Tech Industry REI Van Rysel Canyon Rocky Mountain
Hello Avona: A new brand with a fresh take on performance
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Hello Avona: A new brand with a fresh take on performance

From the founder of Arc8 comes a new bike brand out of Germany with gravel, road, and mountain bikes coming to market in 2025.

by Alex Hunt

Tech news Tech features Avona gravel tech gravel bike
In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission

A detailed look at SRAM’s new mechanical shifting, along with some early impressions.

by Dave Rome

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SRAM and the new Motive MTB brakes go all in on mineral oil
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge SRAM and the new Motive MTB brakes go all in on mineral oil

SRAM launches Motive, DB6 and DB4 brakes and completes its MTB switch to mineral oil from DOT fluid as it phases out the Code and Level lines.

by Josh Weinberg

Tech SRAM Brakes Mountain Bike
Geek Warning: Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits
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Geek Warning: Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits

Plus, why choosing between mechanical or electric shifting may be simply down to your frame choice.

by Escape Collective

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We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller
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Tactically, how should Pogačar approach Paris-Roubaix?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Tactically, how should Pogačar approach Paris-Roubaix?

Whether as sole leader or co-leader, the Slovenian's best bet is to be sneaky.

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Finding zen in efficient storage.

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100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats

She's only just turned 26 and the Dutch sprinter is already near the top of the all-time leaderboard.

by Matt de Neef

News & Racing Lorena Wiebes Marianne Vos
Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'
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Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'

"Flow limitation of the iliac arteries" will require surgery and a lengthy recovery time for the Dutch sprinter.

by Joe Lindsey

News & Racing Fabio Jakobsen Picnic-PostNL
Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all
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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

by Jonny Long

News & Racing regowall Spin Cycle #post-format-standard
Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton

Where do things stand after E3 and Gent-Wevelgem? Here's a form guide as Flanders looms ...

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Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem

The men's and women's races ended very differently but both set the scene nicely for Flanders next weekend.

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News & Racing Photo gallery #post-format-gallery
Daily News: Kooij breaks collarbone as bad luck swipes at Visma-Lease a Bike – again
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Daily News: Kooij breaks collarbone as bad luck swipes at Visma-Lease a Bike – again

Also, Arnaud De Lie ruled out of Tour of Flanders as troubles continue.

by Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson

Daily News News & Racing
A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem

With Mads Pedersen and third-place Jonathan Milan both on the Gent-Wevelgem podium, Lidl-Trek has positioned itself as a top Classics team as the cobbled Monuments beckon.

by Kit Nicholson

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Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it

Wiebes keeps the good times rolling as SD Worx bends Gent-Wevelgem to its will.

by Dane Cash

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'Carpe Diem' at the Volta a Catalunya: Good signs for the Giro as Roglič rides away to thrilling victory
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 'Carpe Diem' at the Volta a Catalunya: Good signs for the Giro as Roglič rides away to thrilling victory

After Saturday's Queen Stage was decapitated, Primož Roglič seized the chance to take stage 7 and overall victory from Juan Ayuso, who bowed his head in defeat.

by Kit Nicholson

News & Racing Volta a Catalunya Primož Roglič Juan Ayuso
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Hydration and cycling, part two – A practical approach to staying hydrated
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Hydration and cycling, part two – A practical approach to staying hydrated

Dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin continues his series with a hands-on guide to staying hydrated for your next big cycling event.

by Dr Alan McCubbin

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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Hydration and cycling, part one – What does the science tell us?

In this first instalment in a multi-part series, dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin brings us up to speed on what researchers currently believe about hydration for cyclists.

by Dr Alan McCubbin

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Blood lactate testing has never been more accessible, but can it work for you?
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Blood lactate testing can be a powerful diagnostic tool to fine-tune your training, but it isn’t without its issues.

by Alex Hunt

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Concussions in cycling: the silent crisis and what needs to change
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Concussions in cycling: the silent crisis and what needs to change

What is a concussion, how to identify one, and what to do next.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Big-gear work explained: how (and if) torque training improves cycling performance
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Big-gear work explained: how (and if) torque training improves cycling performance

High-torque, low-cadence training is a longstanding technique that's gaining fresh notice on social media. But does it work and how do you incorporate it safely?

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Gallery: New and rare road and time trial tech at the UAE Tour

A closer look at new wheels, race suits, and other tech tidbits from the WorldTour's visit to the desert.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Real-world testing hints that MTB tyres are faster on all gravel

With all the debate around the optimal gravel tyre setup, one Escape Collective member decided to stop talking and start testing, and you can use the same method.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Performance Process: Which training model works best? Yes

New research suggests that which training model you pick isn't nearly as important as faithfully sticking with the plan.

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Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares

Part two of the Cape Epic tech coverage. This one looks at some fresh new tech, how riders carry spares, riders with disabilities, and some other highly interesting tidbits.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Tech features Mountain Bike Cape Epic Tech
Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission
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SRAM and the new Motive MTB brakes go all in on mineral oil
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