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They aren’t for everyone, but I can’t get enough of multisport watches.

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The move could mean the end of the 25-year-old French ProTeam.

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Daily News: Ganna back on top in Tirreno
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Daily News: Ganna back on top in Tirreno

Also, Vittoria launches a 'Wide Rim Optimized' tire range.

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Spin Cycle: Crash into three
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Spin Cycle: Crash into three

Always read before you sign on the dotted line.

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Strade Bianche gallery: Monumentally beautiful editions of the most picturesque race of the year
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Strade Bianche gallery: Monumentally beautiful editions of the most picturesque race of the year

A bumper crop of photos from both men's and women's editions of Strade Bianche.

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Trail: why some brands are hiding a key indicator of how a bike feels
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Trail: why some brands are hiding a key indicator of how a bike feels

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Daily News: UAE boss insists Paris-Roubaix is a bad idea after Pogačar’s Strade Bianche crash
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Daily News: UAE boss insists Paris-Roubaix is a bad idea after Pogačar’s Strade Bianche crash

Also, Bradley Wiggins reveals post-retirement drug addiction.

by Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson

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Strade Bianche was 'bittersweet' for Tom Pidcock – but he gave us a race
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Strade Bianche was 'bittersweet' for Tom Pidcock – but he gave us a race

The second-place result was not what the Q36.5 leader wanted, but at least he took the race to Tadej Pogačar.

by Dane Cash

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Strade Bianche men: Even a crash couldn't keep Pogačar from a dramatic title defence
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Strade Bianche men: Even a crash couldn't keep Pogačar from a dramatic title defence

The world champion was the overwhelming favourite, and though Tom Pidcock gave him a run for his money, a battered and bruised Pogačar took his third Strade Bianche.

by Kit Nicholson

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Strade Bianche women: The student becomes the teacher as Vollering out-kicks Van der Breggen
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Strade Bianche women: The student becomes the teacher as Vollering out-kicks Van der Breggen

It was the showdown so many have been waiting for as Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen battled for victory in the Piazza del Campo.

by Kit Nicholson

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50 of the most Influential Women in Cycling
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50 of the most Influential Women in Cycling

As nominated by a Global Community of Women in Cycling

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Collective Favourites – Supermarket cycling snacks
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Collective Favourites – Supermarket cycling snacks

Are sweets gonna cut it, or should we be packing Pop-Tarts in our pockets?

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Juniors racing has never been more high-pressure
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Juniors racing has never been more high-pressure

Ever since Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel became phenoms at 19, road racing has struggled to balance healthy junior development against the drive to find the next generational talent, creating fresh challenges for countries like the US.

by Logan Jones-Wilkins

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Performance Process: The hidden dangers of concussion
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Performance Process: The hidden dangers of concussion

Concussions: the silent crisis and what needs to change.

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Spin Cycle: We've gone mad
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Spin Cycle: We've gone mad

Can someone check in on Marc Madiot please.

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Preview: Vollering vs Longo Borghini at the women's Strade Bianche?
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Preview: Vollering vs Longo Borghini at the women's Strade Bianche?

It's one of the most beautiful races on the planet, and also one of the most entertaining. Here's what you need to know ahead of Saturday's 11th edition.

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Men's Strade Bianche Preview: Did they really need to make it harder?
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Men's Strade Bianche Preview: Did they really need to make it harder?

Tadej Pogačar ran away with last year's edition. Beating him may require some innovative tactics.

by Dane Cash

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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.

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Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs

While the Hydra2 hubs from Industry Nine are completely updated, the real story is in fixing past problems.

by Josh Weinberg

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Geek Warning: Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles
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Geek Warning: Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles

Many a tech topic.

by Escape Collective

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A love letter to the multisport watch
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge A love letter to the multisport watch

They aren’t for everyone, but I can’t get enough of multisport watches.

by Alex Hunt

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Trail: why some brands are hiding a key indicator of how a bike feels
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Trail: why some brands are hiding a key indicator of how a bike feels

And why you want this often overlooked number.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

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Collective Favourites – Supermarket cycling snacks
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Collective Favourites – Supermarket cycling snacks

Are sweets gonna cut it, or should we be packing Pop-Tarts in our pockets?

by Suvi Loponen

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

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Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs

While the Hydra2 hubs from Industry Nine are completely updated, the real story is in fixing past problems.

by Josh Weinberg

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Geek Warning: Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles
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Geek Warning: Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles

Many a tech topic.

by Escape Collective

Geek Warning Tech SRAM Zipp Continental OneUp Components Industry Nine Velocio Hammerhead Dynaplug
Joy Rides: The art of friendship, one bicycle at a time
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Joy Rides: The art of friendship, one bicycle at a time

What do you get someone who has everything for his 50th?

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Are we missing the point of Lidl-Trek’s 1X experiment?
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Forget marginal gains; the SRAM Red XPLR setup is all about reliability.

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The off-road pre-race checklist
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The off-road pre-race checklist

Make sure your bike is ready with this front-to-back, top-to-bottom checklist to run through before your big event.

by Caley Fretz

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Exclusive: TotalEnergies is in talks to co-title sponsor Ineos
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Exclusive: TotalEnergies is in talks to co-title sponsor Ineos

The move could mean the end of the 25-year-old French ProTeam.

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Daily News: Ganna back on top in Tirreno
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Also, Vittoria launches a 'Wide Rim Optimized' tire range.

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Strade Bianche gallery: Monumentally beautiful editions of the most picturesque race of the year
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A bumper crop of photos from both men's and women's editions of Strade Bianche.

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Daily News: UAE boss insists Paris-Roubaix is a bad idea after Pogačar’s Strade Bianche crash
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Daily News: UAE boss insists Paris-Roubaix is a bad idea after Pogačar’s Strade Bianche crash

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The second-place result was not what the Q36.5 leader wanted, but at least he took the race to Tadej Pogačar.

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Strade Bianche men: Even a crash couldn't keep Pogačar from a dramatic title defence
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Strade Bianche men: Even a crash couldn't keep Pogačar from a dramatic title defence

The world champion was the overwhelming favourite, and though Tom Pidcock gave him a run for his money, a battered and bruised Pogačar took his third Strade Bianche.

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Strade Bianche women: The student becomes the teacher as Vollering out-kicks Van der Breggen
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Strade Bianche women: The student becomes the teacher as Vollering out-kicks Van der Breggen

It was the showdown so many have been waiting for as Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen battled for victory in the Piazza del Campo.

by Kit Nicholson

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Juniors racing has never been more high-pressure
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Juniors racing has never been more high-pressure

Ever since Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel became phenoms at 19, road racing has struggled to balance healthy junior development against the drive to find the next generational talent, creating fresh challenges for countries like the US.

by Logan Jones-Wilkins

News & Racing Development USA Cycling Hot Tubes Cycling EF Education-ONTO
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Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Review: The revised Industry Nine Hydra2 hubs

While the Hydra2 hubs from Industry Nine are completely updated, the real story is in fixing past problems.

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The off-road pre-race checklist
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