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How to make sense of manufacturer aero testing and claims
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge How to make sense of manufacturer aero testing and claims

The pros and cons of wind tunnels, CFD, and real-world testing, how brands use each method, and a framework for how to assess claims manufacturers make.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Daily News: Ewan sprints to his first WorldTour win since 2022
Daily News

Daily News: Ewan sprints to his first WorldTour win since 2022

Also, Pogačar and Žigart cause a stir at a Monaco tennis match.

by Dane Cash

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Johan Museeuw: Even if Pogačar wins Roubaix, he'll be back for more in the future
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Johan Museeuw: Even if Pogačar wins Roubaix, he'll be back for more in the future

A legend from the past gives his verdict on a legend of the present.

by Jonny Long

News & Racing Paris-Roubaix Johan Museeuw Tadej Pogačar
Can Fizik make headroom in a crowded helmet market?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Can Fizik make headroom in a crowded helmet market?

The brand launched four helmets covering road, mountain bike and TT on lofty claims, but few specifics.

by Alex Hunt

Tech news Tech Helmets Fizik
Wheel Talk Newsletter - Triumph and heartbreak at Flanders
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Wheel Talk Newsletter - Triumph and heartbreak at Flanders

Last week's racing was a perfect example of the rollercoaster of life as a pro cyclist, plus: how should broadcasts handle crash coverage?

by Georgie Howe

News and Racing Wheel Talk Newsletter women's cycling
Campagnolo is discontinuing its iconic Record groupset
Industry

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Campagnolo is discontinuing its iconic Record groupset

Exclusive: After 62 historic years, Record is being retired.

by Iain Treloar

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Collective Favourites – Saddle bags
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Collective Favourites – Saddle bags

Saddle packs, seat rolls, even socks – what do we carry under our saddles?

by Suvi Loponen

Tech features Tech Collective Favourites Inside Line Equipment Castelli Evoc Caletti Dakine
New US tariffs are going to wreak havoc on the bike industry
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge New US tariffs are going to wreak havoc on the bike industry

Wednesday's announcement of sweeping, near-worldwide tariffs on imports into a key market left many brands in shock and unsure how to respond.

by Suvi Loponen, Joe Lindsey

Industry tariffs Tech State Bicycle Esker Cycles Bridge Bike Works PeopleForBikes Editors Picks
Threaded #36: A tour of my tool wall, part two
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Threaded #36: A tour of my tool wall, part two

All the tools.

by Dave Rome

Threaded Tools tools tools Tech Workshop Abbey Bike Tools Park Tool Snap On Knipex Wera GripEdge PB Swiss Pedro's MIP Online Prestacycle Vessel Nepros Koken

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New US tariffs are going to wreak havoc on the bike industry
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge New US tariffs are going to wreak havoc on the bike industry

Wednesday's announcement of sweeping, near-worldwide tariffs on imports into a key market left many brands in shock and unsure how to respond.

by Suvi Loponen, 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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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.

by Caley Fretz

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Spin Cycle: Ball don't lie
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Spin Cycle: Ball don't lie

Odd things are occurring in the Basque Country.

by Jonny Long

News & Racing regowall Spin Cycle #post-format-standard
Gallery: Double rainbows at the Tour of Flanders
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Gallery: Double rainbows at the Tour of Flanders

Two enthralling races, two world champions coming out on top. Here's the story of the day in photos.

by Matt de Neef

News & Racing Photo gallery Tour of Flanders #post-format-gallery
An unexplained bicep celebration as Kopecky shows consummate, history-making strength
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge An unexplained bicep celebration as Kopecky shows consummate, history-making strength

A double rainbow across the sky in Oudenaarde.

by Jonny Long

News & Racing Paris-Roubaix
Waiting for Tadej
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Waiting for Tadej

Another win for the photo album, with narrative lines and subplots building, all under the guise of the rainbow jersey.

by Jonny Long

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What power data tells us about the Women’s Tour of Flanders 2025
Performance

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge What power data tells us about the Women’s Tour of Flanders 2025

This year’s edition was an attritional battle, but how hard was it?

by Alex Hunt

Performance Women's Tour of Flanders Power analysis Puck Pieterse
Unpacking the power numbers behind the 2025 men's Tour of Flanders
Performance

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Unpacking the power numbers behind the 2025 men's Tour of Flanders

As much as the early break might make sense on paper, getting there is anything but straightforward.

by Alex Hunt

Performance Power analysis Tour of Flanders Tadej Pogačar
Guess who: Inside the mind of Instagram’s CyclingSpy
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Guess who: Inside the mind of Instagram’s CyclingSpy

The aero analyst behind the well-known account talks about his background, his mission, and why we're nowhere near peak aero.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Performance Performance Process aerodynamics
Hydration and cycling, part two – A practical approach to staying hydrated
Performance

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

Performance Science Hydration

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Dust, mud, and determination: Our Cape Epic journey
Mountain Bike

Dust, mud, and determination: Our Cape Epic journey

If you fail the first time, try again...

by Mitchell Sincock

Mountain Bike Cape Epic
Top mountain bikers rally against Warner Bros. Discovery over shrinking podium
Mountain Bike

Top mountain bikers rally against Warner Bros. Discovery over shrinking podium

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

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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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission

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

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