At Escape Collective, we’re a community of passionate, discerning cyclists who love diving deeper into the stories, strategy, and soul of the sport. If that sounds like you, we think you’ll feel right at home.
To kick things off, we’re inviting Fausto readers to join our exclusive Fausto Fantasy league on Escape Collective. It’s free, fun, and fiercely competitive – with prizes, bragging rights, and regular updates from our editorial team on our podcasts.
What is Fantasy?
Fantasy cycling might sound complex, but this one’s as simple as it gets. Here’s how it works: You pick one rider per stage to lead your team – but there’s a catch: you can only choose each rider once. Rack up points based on how your daily picks perform, and climb the rankings as the race unfolds. Still unsure? Dane Cash put together a handy guide on how to play cycling fantasy games.
We go deep on the Tour de France
Going beyond the latest racing news, we explore the characters, trends, and side stories you won’t find anywhere else—from xxxx and offer the most complete guide to watching pro cycling in 2025—wherever you are in the world.
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We’ve partnered directly with top brands like MAAP, Mavic, Ritchey, POC, Silca, HUNT, and Chapter2 to bring you pro-level deals of 20% or more. Escape Collective takes no cut or kickbacks - these savings go entirely to you. No fine print. Just gear you actually want, at prices that make your membership pay for itself.
Get closer to the topics you love with our podcasts
From deep-dives into marginal gains with our member-exclusive Performance Process, our weekly racing show, the latest from cycling tech, brand origin stories to special in-depth mini-series, our hosts take you behind-the-scenes and lift the curtain of the world of cycling.
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Never miss a beat with our wide range of newsletters straight to your inbox. From the quirky news of Spin Cycle, in-depth opinions from our resident tool geek, performance-based recommendations, and a behind-the-scenes look into women’s racing, we’ll keep you informed.
Discuss, laugh, contribute and meet up. Your friends are here
Positive, welcoming and fun – our community of Escapees is perhaps one of the last friendly corners on the internet to talk about what matters most to you in cycling. Whether it’s on our Discord forum, in our comments or out riding together, our global community is something to be adored.
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Unlike nearly all other cycling publications, we don’t take ads. Entirely member supported, you are the customer, not the product. The result? Coverage you can trust, driven by you.
Rarely have I spent $100 a year on something that gives me such great joy. I feel a real connection with your staff and contributors and I truly appreciate the long-term focus you have made establishing EC.
– Dan Maize, Member #6937
I’m a Member for the awesome, detailed, human recaps of races/stages without a litany of pop-ups and ads. In a world where cycling coverage is so spread out I’m really relieved to have a single source, that is reliable, feels like it’s run by normal people, and covers all aspects of the sport.
– Keegan Dewitt, Member #14361