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Industry insider: What Rad Power and VanMoof got wrong

There's lots to be learned from the fall of the two iconoclastic e-bike brands and the steady, unflashy rise of two others.

by Jayu Yang

Apr 3, 2025

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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

Apr 2, 2025

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Why is there so much risk in the women’s pro peloton?

Women's professional racing is dynamic and exciting, but for those who practise it, the risks are many and varied.

by Georgie Howe

Apr 2, 2025

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Daily News: Van Aert rues 'selfish' Dwars debacle

The Belgian Classics rider was unsparing in criticizing himself after Visma's shocking loss. Plus Cane Creek updates its ti eeWings crank and Marianne Vos fights illness ahead of Flanders.

by Joe Lindsey

Apr 2, 2025

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Neilson Powless pulls a 'Stannard' against Wout and co. at Dwars

A shock victory by the EF Education-EasyPost rider against three Visma-Lease a Bike teammates scrambles expectations ahead of Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

by Jonny Long

Apr 2, 2025

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

Over 100 athletes signed a letter to the World Cup promoter demanding to preserve the sport's unique five-rider podium.

by Caley Fretz

Apr 2, 2025

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Happiness is a bike-ed program

A glimpse of a better future.

by Iain Treloar

Apr 2, 2025

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SRAM confirms wide-ranging ‘cybersecurity issue’

The company now says its systems have been restored following a weeks-long outage 'in certain departments'.

by Iain Treloar

Apr 2, 2025

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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.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Apr 1, 2025

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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

Apr 1, 2025

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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.

by Matt de Neef

Mar 31, 2025

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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.

by Joe Lindsey

Mar 31, 2025

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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

by Jonny Long

Mar 31, 2025

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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 ...

by Dane Cash

Mar 31, 2025

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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.

by Matt de Neef

Mar 31, 2025

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Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

Revealing the tech trends of the 2025 Cape Epic mountain bike stage race.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Mar 31, 2025

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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.

by Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson

Mar 30, 2025

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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.

by Kit Nicholson

Mar 30, 2025

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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.

by Dane Cash

Mar 30, 2025

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SRAM confirms wide-ranging ‘cybersecurity issue’

The company now says its systems have been restored following a weeks-long outage 'in certain departments'.

by Iain Treloar

Apr 2, 2025

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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.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Apr 1, 2025

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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

Apr 1, 2025

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Cape Epic pit walk: Tech trends and tyre talk

Revealing the tech trends of the 2025 Cape Epic mountain bike stage race.

by Kevin Benkenstein

Mar 31, 2025

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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.

by Alex Hunt

Mar 29, 2025

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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.

by Suvi Loponen

Mar 28, 2025

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

From the founder of Arc8 comes a new bike brand out of Germany with gravel, road, and mountain bikes coming to market in 2025.

by Alex Hunt

Mar 28, 2025

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In for review: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission

A detailed look at SRAM’s new mechanical shifting, along with some early impressions.

by Dave Rome

Mar 27, 2025

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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.

by Josh Weinberg

Mar 27, 2025

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We need to talk about why jersey sizes are getting smaller

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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

Mar 26, 2025

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Threaded #35: A tour of my tool wall - part one

Finding zen in efficient storage.

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Mar 14, 2025

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Why is there so much risk in the women’s pro peloton?

Women's professional racing is dynamic and exciting, but for those who practise it, the risks are many and varied.

by Georgie Howe

Apr 2, 2025

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Neilson Powless pulls a 'Stannard' against Wout and co. at Dwars

A shock victory by the EF Education-EasyPost rider against three Visma-Lease a Bike teammates scrambles expectations ahead of Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

by Jonny Long

Apr 2, 2025

News & Racing Wout van Aert Dwars door Vlaanderen Visma-Lease a Bike Matteo Jorgenson Neilson Powless Classics

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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.

by Matt de Neef

Mar 31, 2025

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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.

by Joe Lindsey

Mar 31, 2025

News & Racing Fabio Jakobsen Picnic-PostNL

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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

by Jonny Long

Mar 31, 2025

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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 ...

by Dane Cash

Mar 31, 2025

News & Racing Tadej Pogačar Mathieu van der Poel Tour of Flanders

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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.

by Matt de Neef

Mar 31, 2025

News & Racing Photo gallery #post-format-gallery

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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.

by Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson

Mar 30, 2025

Daily News News & Racing

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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.

by Kit Nicholson

Mar 30, 2025

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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

Apr 2, 2025

Performance Performance Process aerodynamics #homepage-order-1

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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

Mar 18, 2025

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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.

by Dr Alan McCubbin

Mar 13, 2025

Performance Science Hydration Performance Process

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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.

by Alex Hunt

Mar 6, 2025

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Concussions in cycling: the silent crisis and what needs to change

What is a concussion, how to identify one, and what to do next.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Mar 5, 2025

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Visma’s new saddle could be the most powerful aero hack you never thought of

Why saddles are getting weirder and how it makes us faster.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Feb 28, 2025

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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?

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Feb 27, 2025

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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.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Feb 22, 2025

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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.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin

Feb 20, 2025

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

Over 100 athletes signed a letter to the World Cup promoter demanding to preserve the sport's unique five-rider podium.

by Caley Fretz

Apr 2, 2025

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