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SRAM confirms wide-ranging ‘cybersecurity issue’

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The company now says its systems have been restored following a weeks-long outage 'in certain departments'.
Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares

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.
Wheel Talk Newsletter: It's Flanders week!

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.
Daily News: Tom Pidcock will race the Giro d'Italia

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.
We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller

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

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.
Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'

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.
Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.
Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton

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 ...
Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem

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.
Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

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

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.
A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem

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.
Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it

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

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.
Confusion in Catalunya: Riders take control as extreme wind flattens Queen Stage

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

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

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.
REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain

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.
Spin Cycle: A deal with God

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Get to the chopper!

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Cape Epic pit walk: Fresh tech and clever spares

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.
We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller

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?
Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

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

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.
REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain

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.
Hello Avona: A new brand with a fresh take on performance

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From the founder of Arc8 comes a new bike brand out of Germany with gravel, road, and mountain bikes coming to market in 2025.
In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission

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A detailed look at SRAM’s new mechanical shifting, along with some early impressions.
SRAM and the new Motive MTB brakes go all in on mineral oil

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.
Geek Warning: Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits

Geek Warning: Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits

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

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

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.
Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'

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.
Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.
Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton

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 ...
Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem

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

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.
A week out from Flanders, Pedersen becomes the monster to win Gent-Wevelgem

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.
Wiebes sprints to her 100th pro win with enough of a margin to enjoy it

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

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.
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Hydration and cycling, part two – A practical approach to staying hydrated

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.
Hydration and cycling, part one – What does the science tell us?

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.
Blood lactate testing has never been more accessible, but can it work for you?

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Blood lactate testing has never been more accessible, but can it work for you?

Blood lactate testing can be a powerful diagnostic tool to fine-tune your training, but it isn’t without its issues.
Concussions in cycling: the silent crisis and what needs to change

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

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?
Gallery: New and rare road and time trial tech at the UAE Tour

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.
Real-world testing hints that MTB tyres are faster on all gravel

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.
Performance Process: Which training model works best? Yes

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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