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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

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Preview: Your guide to the 2025 women's Tour of Flanders
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Preview: Your guide to the 2025 women's Tour of Flanders

Lotte Kopecky and Elisa Longo Borghini will start as the favourites in one of the biggest races of the year.

by Matt de Neef

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The 2025 Wheel Talk Women's WorldTour Draft
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The 2025 Wheel Talk Women's WorldTour Draft

It's Holy Week: what better time to recap our annual fantasy draft and how your favorite podcasters are faring so far this season.

by Georgie Howe

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The internet's most burning cycling fashion questions, answered
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The internet's most burning cycling fashion questions, answered

This month, I have plumbed the depths of Reddit to find the most hotly debated questions about cycling fashion.

by Warren Haas

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Daily News: Life Time Grand Prix plans drafting ban
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Daily News: Life Time Grand Prix plans drafting ban

Next week's Sea Otter Classic gravel race will have some new rules, plus RockShox's new AXS dropper is finally official.

by Joe Lindsey

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Geek Warning: What’s the widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix?
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Tadej Pogačar is coming for the Strava segments of Paris-Roubaix
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Tadej Pogačar is coming for the Strava segments of Paris-Roubaix

A snappy little recon ride, a bunch of PRs, and three Strava KOMs. All aboard the hype train!

by Iain Treloar

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Industry insider: What Rad Power and VanMoof got wrong
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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

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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

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

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

News & Racing Wout van Aert Dwars door Vlaanderen Visma-Lease a Bike Matteo Jorgenson Neilson Powless Classics
Top mountain bikers rally against Warner Bros. Discovery over shrinking podium
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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

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Happiness is a bike-ed program
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Happiness is a bike-ed program

A glimpse of a better future.

by Iain Treloar

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SRAM confirms wide-ranging ‘cybersecurity issue’
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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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

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

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Wheel Talk Newsletter: It's Flanders week!
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Wheel Talk Newsletter: It's Flanders week!

A countdown to the the start of Holy Week, plus Lorena Wiebes' 100th win and why SD Worx-Protime seems better without Demi Vollering.

by Georgie Howe

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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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100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'
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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

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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all
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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

by Jonny Long

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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
Geek Warning: What’s the widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Geek Warning: What’s the widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix?

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by Escape Collective

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SRAM confirms wide-ranging ‘cybersecurity issue’
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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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

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

Tech features Mountain Bike Cape Epic Tech
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

Tech Clothing Editors Picks
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

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

by Kevin Benkenstein

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New wheels, tires and tech at Road Bike Connection 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

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REI is going big on bikes with Van Rysel and Rocky Mountain
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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

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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.

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

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Preview: Your guide to the 2025 women's Tour of Flanders
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Preview: Your guide to the 2025 women's Tour of Flanders

Lotte Kopecky and Elisa Longo Borghini will start as the favourites in one of the biggest races of the year.

by Matt de Neef

News & Racing women's racing Preview Tour of Flanders Women's Tour of Flanders
Tadej Pogačar is coming for the Strava segments of Paris-Roubaix
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Tadej Pogačar is coming for the Strava segments of Paris-Roubaix

A snappy little recon ride, a bunch of PRs, and three Strava KOMs. All aboard the hype train!

by Iain Treloar

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

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

News & Racing Wout van Aert Dwars door Vlaanderen Visma-Lease a Bike Matteo Jorgenson Neilson Powless Classics
100 wins and counting: How Lorena Wiebes stacks up against the all-time greats
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

News & Racing Lorena Wiebes Marianne Vos
Surgery forces Fabio Jakobsen to stop racing for 'foreseeable future'
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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

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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all
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Spin Cycle: Ganna drink it all

Juan Ayuso got a whack.

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News & Racing regowall Spin Cycle #post-format-standard
Form check: A Classics pecking order is coming into focus for the men's peloton
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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Gallery: Solo brilliance and an unbeatable sprint at Gent-Wevelgem
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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.

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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

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

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Hydration and cycling, part one – What does the science tell us?
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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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.

by Alex Hunt

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

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Big-gear work explained: how (and if) torque training improves cycling performance
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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Gallery: New and rare road and time trial tech at the UAE Tour
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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Real-world testing hints that MTB tyres are faster on all gravel
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EscapeCollective Paywall Badge 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

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

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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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