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Preview: Can Evenepoel contain Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège?

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A closer look at the route and the favorites for the final Monument of the Spring Classics.
'It's not real racing!' and other myths holding back cycling esports

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 'It's not real racing!' and other myths holding back cycling esports

Until we challenge outdated misconceptions, cycling esports will always be defined by what it isn’t, rather than what it is becoming.
Daily News: Tariff impacts are starting to ripple through the bike industry

Daily News: Tariff impacts are starting to ripple through the bike industry

Enve and State Bicycle will raise some prices, while Osprey and Hydro Flask are pausing orders from China.
Opinion: $156,000, a livestream, and a dream of reviving American road racing

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Opinion: $156,000, a livestream, and a dream of reviving American road racing

Levi's Gran Fondo took a huge step up in stature this year and provides a solid blueprint for the future of the sport in the US.
The dark side of marginal gains: Why aero isn’t always faster

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The dark side of marginal gains: Why aero isn’t always faster

From dubious claims to misfit bikes: How aero marketing oversimplifies complex performance trade-offs and what riders can do to cut through the noise.
The inquest into Olivia Podmore's death ends with shocking revelations

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The inquest into Olivia Podmore's death ends with shocking revelations

The 24-year-old reportedly suffered abuse and neglect by elite sports organizations in New Zealand before her death by suspected suicide.
Geek Warning: Electric inflators and a narrower UDH from Factor

Geek Warning: Electric inflators and a narrower UDH from Factor

Plus travel bikes, industry news, and so much more.
Here's why Silca isn’t bringing its fancy new product to its largest market

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Here's why Silca isn’t bringing its fancy new product to its largest market

The new Elettrico inflators get a worldwide launch, but tariff math puts them off-limits to American buyers
Making history at the first ever women's Little 500

Making history at the first ever women's Little 500

For its first 37 editions, Indiana University's celebrated Little 500 was men only, but as the Title IX era took hold in sports, women were finally given their own race in 1988. This is the story of the team that won the inaugural event.
Puck Pieterse’s evolution of instinct

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Flèche Wallonne is the perfect entryway into Classics stardom for a rider who is unquestionably destined to shine there.
Pogačar silences the doubters by demolishing the Flèche Wallonne field

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Pogačar silences the doubters by demolishing the Flèche Wallonne field

As if responding to anyone who might question his dominance after the Amstel Gold Race, Tadej Pogačar won a rain-soaked Flèche Wallonne by the largest margin in more than 20 years.
CyclingSpy on the Spring Classics and cobble aero

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge CyclingSpy on the Spring Classics and cobble aero

A closer look at Mathieu Van der Poel's aero gear selections, Tadej Pogačar's bike choice, & if the Specialized head sock was a red herring.
Joy Rides: An Open Up with a retro twist

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Jeff from Aotearoa (New Zealand) Opens Up about how he came to terms with having a modern gravel bike.
Review: Fizik One-To-One custom saddle

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The Italian brand promises to solve fit issues, but you'll need to factor in more than just the list price.
Wheel Talk Newsletter: To drink or not drink the beer

Wheel Talk Newsletter: To drink or not drink the beer

No sober-shaming here, just a vote for enjoying life. Plus: an Ardennes preview and what women's cycling could learn from the recent WNBA draft.
Herrera proclaims innocence amid allegations of involvement in murder

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Herrera proclaims innocence amid allegations of involvement in murder

'I emphatically reject the accusations that seek to tarnish my name and my record as a citizen, worker, and father,' says the Colombian cycling icon.
Ari Bikes report theft of ‘hundreds of bikes’ from truck

Ari Bikes report theft of ‘hundreds of bikes’ from truck

A rough day for the direct-to-consumer brand, with a truck and its cargo going missing en-route from LA to Utah.
How to be a tourist at the 2025 Tour de France

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An insider's guide to watching the Tour de France in person.
Judge calls for investigation into allegations that Lucho Herrera had his neighbors murdered

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Judge calls for investigation into allegations that Lucho Herrera had his neighbors murdered

Colombian cycling icon is alleged to have induced paramilitaries to kill four people.
When we least expected it, Lidl-Trek finally overcame Pogačar

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge When we least expected it, Lidl-Trek finally overcame Pogačar

Mattias Skjelmose and Lidl-Trek outfoxed the favorites to win the Amstel Gold Race.

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The dark side of marginal gains: Why aero isn’t always faster

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The dark side of marginal gains: Why aero isn’t always faster

From dubious claims to misfit bikes: How aero marketing oversimplifies complex performance trade-offs and what riders can do to cut through the noise.
Here's why Silca isn’t bringing its fancy new product to its largest market

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Here's why Silca isn’t bringing its fancy new product to its largest market

The new Elettrico inflators get a worldwide launch, but tariff math puts them off-limits to American buyers
Joy Rides: An Open Up with a retro twist

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Joy Rides: An Open Up with a retro twist

Jeff from Aotearoa (New Zealand) Opens Up about how he came to terms with having a modern gravel bike.
Review: Fizik One-To-One custom saddle

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Review: Fizik One-To-One custom saddle

The Italian brand promises to solve fit issues, but you'll need to factor in more than just the list price.
Ari Bikes report theft of ‘hundreds of bikes’ from truck

Ari Bikes report theft of ‘hundreds of bikes’ from truck

A rough day for the direct-to-consumer brand, with a truck and its cargo going missing en-route from LA to Utah.
Collective Favourites – Bike travel bags

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Collective Favourites – Bike travel bags

Soft shell, hard shell, cardboard box – what do we use to move our bikes around the world?
Advanced Development: The SRAM prototypes that never saw the light of day

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Advanced Development: The SRAM prototypes that never saw the light of day

The component company's in-house "Q branch" has explored voice-activated shifting, self-charging derailleurs, and more, but even the flops paved the way for products that changed bike design forever.
Geek Warning: Wrapping Roubaix and Sea Otter tech

Geek Warning: Wrapping Roubaix and Sea Otter tech

A big week of tech calls for a big episode.

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Preview: Can Evenepoel contain Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège?

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Preview: Can Evenepoel contain Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège?

A closer look at the route and the favorites for the final Monument of the Spring Classics.
Daily News: Tariff impacts are starting to ripple through the bike industry

Daily News: Tariff impacts are starting to ripple through the bike industry

Enve and State Bicycle will raise some prices, while Osprey and Hydro Flask are pausing orders from China.
The inquest into Olivia Podmore's death ends with shocking revelations

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The inquest into Olivia Podmore's death ends with shocking revelations

The 24-year-old reportedly suffered abuse and neglect by elite sports organizations in New Zealand before her death by suspected suicide.
Puck Pieterse’s evolution of instinct

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Puck Pieterse’s evolution of instinct

Flèche Wallonne is the perfect entryway into Classics stardom for a rider who is unquestionably destined to shine there.
Pogačar silences the doubters by demolishing the Flèche Wallonne field

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Pogačar silences the doubters by demolishing the Flèche Wallonne field

As if responding to anyone who might question his dominance after the Amstel Gold Race, Tadej Pogačar won a rain-soaked Flèche Wallonne by the largest margin in more than 20 years.
Wheel Talk Newsletter: To drink or not drink the beer

Wheel Talk Newsletter: To drink or not drink the beer

No sober-shaming here, just a vote for enjoying life. Plus: an Ardennes preview and what women's cycling could learn from the recent WNBA draft.
Herrera proclaims innocence amid allegations of involvement in murder

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Herrera proclaims innocence amid allegations of involvement in murder

'I emphatically reject the accusations that seek to tarnish my name and my record as a citizen, worker, and father,' says the Colombian cycling icon.
Judge calls for investigation into allegations that Lucho Herrera had his neighbors murdered

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Judge calls for investigation into allegations that Lucho Herrera had his neighbors murdered

Colombian cycling icon is alleged to have induced paramilitaries to kill four people.
When we least expected it, Lidl-Trek finally overcame Pogačar

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge When we least expected it, Lidl-Trek finally overcame Pogačar

Mattias Skjelmose and Lidl-Trek outfoxed the favorites to win the Amstel Gold Race.
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CyclingSpy on the Spring Classics and cobble aero

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge CyclingSpy on the Spring Classics and cobble aero

A closer look at Mathieu Van der Poel's aero gear selections, Tadej Pogačar's bike choice, & if the Specialized head sock was a red herring.
Your stomach can't handle Mathieu van der Poel's Roubaix fueling strategy

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Your stomach can't handle Mathieu van der Poel's Roubaix fueling strategy

Keeping on the power for over five and a half hours takes a serious amount of calories.
What power does it take to survive a Sunday in hell?

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge What power does it take to survive a Sunday in hell?

Behind Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar, the fight was on to reach the Roubaix velodrome.
Power analysis: Chloé Dygert – from last at Flanders to eighth at Roubaix

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Power analysis: Chloé Dygert – from last at Flanders to eighth at Roubaix

The non-stop battle for position over the pavé resulted in some big numbers from the American rider.
What power data tells us about the Women’s Tour of Flanders 2025

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?
Unpacking the power numbers behind the 2025 men's Tour of Flanders

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.
Guess who: Inside the mind of Instagram’s CyclingSpy

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.
Hydration and cycling, part three – Understanding electrolytes

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Hydration and cycling, part three – Understanding electrolytes

In part three of his series about the hydration needs of cyclists, Dr Alan McCubbin dives into the world of electrolytes to help sort fact from fiction.
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.

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