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Threaded #40: How to cut carbon components
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Threaded #40: How to cut carbon components

Daunted by the idea of cutting carbon? We'll guide you every step of the way.

by Dave Rome

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Daily News: Ayuso leaves the Giro after bee sting, vote of confidence from UAE
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Daily News: Ayuso leaves the Giro after bee sting, vote of confidence from UAE

Plus, a Vuelta visit to the Canary Islands?

by Caley Fretz, Dane Cash

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Unbound 2025 bike check: Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Topstone
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Unbound 2025 bike check: Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Topstone

A close look at the bike that's ready to take on the 350-mile self-supported Unbound XL endurance race.

by Josh Weinberg

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Think MTB tyres are fastest on gravel? Think again.
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Think MTB tyres are fastest on gravel? Think again.

Real-world testing shows suspension offers a faster solution.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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What to expect at 2025 Unbound Gravel: Course, contenders, and where to watch
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge What to expect at 2025 Unbound Gravel: Course, contenders, and where to watch

The biggest gravel race of them all is this weekend.

by Ryan Simonovich

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Unbound 2025: Nathan's BTCHN' Bikes titanium monster gravel
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Unbound 2025: Nathan's BTCHN' Bikes titanium monster gravel

For our first tech dispatch from Unbound Gravel in Emporia, KS, we take a look at one of the most unique bikes in the field, which has a special connection to the history of Flint Hills bike racing.

by Josh Weinberg

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In for review: Polygon Helios A – Is this a budget-friendly do-it-all race bike?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge In for review: Polygon Helios A – Is this a budget-friendly do-it-all race bike?

Polygon’s Helios A undercuts the big brands and claims to offer all-round race performance. Can it deliver on both price and ride?

by Alex Hunt

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Ari Bikes Signal Peak 3.0 review: DTC XC evolved
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Ari Bikes Signal Peak 3.0 review: DTC XC evolved

A capable all-rounder that is equally at home on the XC race course as it is adventuring in the mountains.

by Josh Weinberg

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Fit check: Testing 13 cycling jerseys for dad bods
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Fit check: Testing 13 cycling jerseys for dad bods

Let's talk about those tight-fitting jerseys again, shall we?

by Wade Wallace

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In 2025 and beyond, what will the future of gravel look like?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge In 2025 and beyond, what will the future of gravel look like?

The sport is still on the rise, but fresh barriers and a changing landscape could change its course.

by Alex Hunt

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Fit check: Testing 13 cycling jerseys for dad bods
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Fit check: Testing 13 cycling jerseys for dad bods

Let's talk about those tight-fitting jerseys again, shall we?

by Wade Wallace

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Why is cycling kit so expensive?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Why is cycling kit so expensive?

From €1.50 chamois to €250 price tags, an in-depth look at what goes into your kit and why it costs so much.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Denz takes the solo victory on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Denz takes the solo victory on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe gets their first win of the 2025 Giro.

by Dane Cash

News & Racing Giro d'Italia
Call an ambulance, but not for Isaac del Toro
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Call an ambulance, but not for Isaac del Toro

The best Grand Tours lure us into a false sense of predictability, only to have those predictions shattered. This is one of those.

by Caley Fretz

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Ineos' 2026 plans paralysed by ongoing sponsor search
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Ineos' 2026 plans paralysed by ongoing sponsor search

The Ineos Grenadiers are starting to turn things around, but big problems remain. The biggest? No co-sponsor yet.

by Chris Marshall-Bell

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Del Toro strikes back to win stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Del Toro strikes back to win stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia

The Giro leader makes a statement on the Mortirolo stage.

by Dane Cash

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Wout did how many watts? Van Aert’s Giro power data points to a return to form
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Wout did how many watts? Van Aert’s Giro power data points to a return to form

An Instagram post reveals some of Wout Van Aert’s efforts at this year's Giro d’Italia.

by Alex Hunt

Performance Giro d'Italia Wout van Aert Power analysis
Beyond the bonk: How fueling is changing the game for EF
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Beyond the bonk: How fueling is changing the game for EF

As one WorldTeam's approach shows, the limits of modern fueling strategies are yet to be reached, but a few complications are standing in the way.

by Alex Hunt

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What is the hardest one-day race in the men's WorldTour?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge What is the hardest one-day race in the men's WorldTour?

It’s time to settle the debate.

by Alex Hunt

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The 8-point checklist for buying an aero road bike
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The 8-point checklist for buying an aero road bike

When looking for the fastest aero bike, remember the basic rule: a bike can only be aero if you are.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Ari Bikes Signal Peak 3.0 review: DTC XC evolved
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Ari Bikes Signal Peak 3.0 review: DTC XC evolved

A capable all-rounder that is equally at home on the XC race course as it is adventuring in the mountains.

by Josh Weinberg

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Review: WRP Zero Drag Kit, a silent upgrade for DT Swiss hubs
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Review: WRP Zero Drag Kit, a silent upgrade for DT Swiss hubs

Revel Bikes is back in the hands of its founder
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Revel Bikes is back in the hands of its founder

Maxxis Aspen vs. Vittoria Peyote review, battle of the nearly-slicks
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Maxxis Aspen vs. Vittoria Peyote review, battle of the nearly-slicks

Rocky Mountain Bicycles has a new owner
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Rocky Mountain Bicycles has a new owner

Joy Rides: Neuhaus Metalworks HBSL Hardtail - "Don't call it a quiver killer"
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Joy Rides: Neuhaus Metalworks HBSL Hardtail - "Don't call it a quiver killer"

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