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Interview: Lachlan Morton is racing 2025 Unbound Gravel XL

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After taking the top podium spot in last year’s Unbound 200, the Australian pro sets his sights on the self-supported 350-mile ultra endurance category this year in the Flint Hills.
One Cycling is at a pivot point

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Pro road racing's much-discussed reform project is still moving forward but may be delayed amid headwinds.
Daily News: Picnic-PostNL trusting the 'process' in relegation battle

Daily News: Picnic-PostNL trusting the 'process' in relegation battle

Also, Visma's rookie phenom Matthew Brennan sprints to victory at the Tour de Romandie.
The curious case of Mauro Gianetti's disappearing 'doping incident'

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The curious case of Mauro Gianetti's disappearing 'doping incident'

If, hypothetically, the UAE Team Emirates CEO edits his own Wikipedia page, it leaves a trail.
The greatest bike ride on earth

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This is a love story.
Wheel Talk Newsletter: Worthy winners close out the 2025 spring season

Wheel Talk Newsletter: Worthy winners close out the 2025 spring season

Did you miss me?
Late call-up Watson takes his first ever WorldTour win in Romandie

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Late call-up Watson takes his first ever WorldTour win in Romandie

'Get to the airport as soon as you can because you're racing Romandie tomorrow.'
2025 Bespoked Manchester gallery

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Handmade metal bikes with stunning welds and paint jobs from Sturdy, Feather, Medusa and more, at the UK's biggest handbuilt bike show.
Tyre hairs: Ride till bald or trim them?

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There's no consensus on the benefit of giving your new tyres a haircut, but there are aesthetic and even a few performance reasons why you might consider it.
How to win an Ardennes Classic, by the numbers

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If you follow a few simple steps, winning a 250 km race with over 4,300 meters of climbing is pretty straightforward, really.
Should Jonas Vingegaard race the Ardennes?

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He could, but whether he should comes down to a question of what he, and the sport, value most.
Seven takeaways from a wonderful women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège

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The last of the Spring Classics left us with plenty to talk about, as did the Classics as a whole.
Here's to Ben Healy, who defied Group 2 Syndrome at Liège

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Here's to Ben Healy, who defied Group 2 Syndrome at Liège

Ben Healy helped keep things interesting as long as he could at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and then he held on to secure his first ever Monument podium.
Daily News: One more year for Chris Froome?

Daily News: One more year for Chris Froome?

Also, history is made at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Kim Le Court holds off Pieterse and Vollering for landmark Liège win

Kim Le Court holds off Pieterse and Vollering for landmark Liège win

The Mauritian national champion bridged up to the leaders and perfectly calculated her sprint to take a huge victory on debut for herself and her nation at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Liège dominance: Pogačar has used up all our headlines

Liège dominance: Pogačar has used up all our headlines

Tadej Pogačar attacked early on the Côte de la Redoute, and he was never seen again. The race for second was won by Giulio Ciccone from Ben Healy.
'It's not real racing!' and other myths holding back cycling esports

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Until we challenge outdated misconceptions, cycling esports will always be defined by what it isn’t, rather than what it is becoming.
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.
Opinion: $156,000, a livestream, and a dream of reviving American road racing

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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

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From dubious claims to misfit bikes: How aero marketing oversimplifies complex performance trade-offs and what riders can do to cut through the noise.

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2025 Bespoked Manchester gallery

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Handmade metal bikes with stunning welds and paint jobs from Sturdy, Feather, Medusa and more, at the UK's biggest handbuilt bike show.
Tyre hairs: Ride till bald or trim them?

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Tyre hairs: Ride till bald or trim them?

There's no consensus on the benefit of giving your new tyres a haircut, but there are aesthetic and even a few performance reasons why you might consider it.
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

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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

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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.
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

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Soft shell, hard shell, cardboard box – what do we use to move our bikes around the world?

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Interview: Lachlan Morton is racing 2025 Unbound Gravel XL

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Interview: Lachlan Morton is racing 2025 Unbound Gravel XL

After taking the top podium spot in last year’s Unbound 200, the Australian pro sets his sights on the self-supported 350-mile ultra endurance category this year in the Flint Hills.
One Cycling is at a pivot point

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge One Cycling is at a pivot point

Pro road racing's much-discussed reform project is still moving forward but may be delayed amid headwinds.
Daily News: Picnic-PostNL trusting the 'process' in relegation battle

Daily News: Picnic-PostNL trusting the 'process' in relegation battle

Also, Visma's rookie phenom Matthew Brennan sprints to victory at the Tour de Romandie.
The curious case of Mauro Gianetti's disappearing 'doping incident'

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge The curious case of Mauro Gianetti's disappearing 'doping incident'

If, hypothetically, the UAE Team Emirates CEO edits his own Wikipedia page, it leaves a trail.
Wheel Talk Newsletter: Worthy winners close out the 2025 spring season

Wheel Talk Newsletter: Worthy winners close out the 2025 spring season

Did you miss me?
Late call-up Watson takes his first ever WorldTour win in Romandie

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Late call-up Watson takes his first ever WorldTour win in Romandie

'Get to the airport as soon as you can because you're racing Romandie tomorrow.'
Should Jonas Vingegaard race the Ardennes?

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Should Jonas Vingegaard race the Ardennes?

He could, but whether he should comes down to a question of what he, and the sport, value most.
Seven takeaways from a wonderful women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Seven takeaways from a wonderful women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège

The last of the Spring Classics left us with plenty to talk about, as did the Classics as a whole.
Here's to Ben Healy, who defied Group 2 Syndrome at Liège

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge Here's to Ben Healy, who defied Group 2 Syndrome at Liège

Ben Healy helped keep things interesting as long as he could at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and then he held on to secure his first ever Monument podium.
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How to win an Ardennes Classic, by the numbers

EscapeCollective Paywall Badge How to win an Ardennes Classic, by the numbers

If you follow a few simple steps, winning a 250 km race with over 4,300 meters of climbing is pretty straightforward, really.
CyclingSpy on the Spring Classics and cobble aero

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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.

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