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The Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Kicks Off the Spring Classics Season
This weekend is called Opening Weekend for a reason, and Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the official opening of the Spring Classics season. Though there’s been plenty of racing already, it is considered the real start of the road-racing season.
These 5 Everyday Habits May Make Your Brain 8 Years Younger
Your brain’s age isn’t just a number. It’s a reflection of your daily choices. A new study from the University of Florida reveals that simple, positive habits can slow brain ageing, even for those living with chronic pain. Researchers found that individuals with the most…
The Art of the “Fake Race” to Spark Mid-Winter Fitness
At some point in February, every cyclist looks at their training plan and thinks: this feels suspiciously like maintenance. The rides are steady. The gym sessions are honest. The turbo trainer has become a piece of furniture. You are technically “building base,” but emotionally you…
The Spring Bike Events That Should Fill Your Calendar
Do you feel that? Yes, that’s warmth. Something you might remember from September last year, when it seems it was the last relatively warm day I can recall. Well, yeah, OK, it’s still cold, and it could be better. But when the sun shows itself…
From Desert Heat to Belgian Cobbles: The Women’s WorldTour Is Officially Underway
The 2026 UCI Women’s WorldTour season has already given us sunshine, summit finishes, sprint masterclasses, and the first real clues about who’s ready to shape the spring.
Cyclist Immunity: Riding Sick Without Making It Worse
Winter brings colds, flu, and the cyclist’s dilemma: Should I ride or rest? How do I know when it’s too soon to get back? Modern tools like heart rate variability (HRV) monitors, skin temperature tracking, and staged return-to-play protocols offer a smarter way to handle…
Del Toro Overwhelms “Overconfident” Evenepoel in UAE Tour
“So what the heck happened to Remco Evenepoel on the UAE Tour?” That was the headline of the Canadian Cycling Magazine story about the performance of the Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe leader on the ascent of the mighty Jebel Mobrah (13.2 km @ 8.1%, with ramps of…
Four Takeaways from the Volta ao Algarve
Let’s start with Juan Ayuso. You know that Ayuso is feeling very, very good right now after beating his former team’s leader, João Almeida, in the Volta ao Algarve by the substantial margin of 59 seconds. The 23-year-old Spaniard’s acrimonious departure from UAE Team Emirates–XRG…
The Five Lessons I Learned From Training the Whole Winter
Every article about winter training preaches the same gospel: Be consistent. Be structured. Stay disciplined. Optimise everything short of your breathing pattern.
Relegation Battle Won, XDS Astana Focuses on Wins Rather Than Points
It has been a tense and ultimately triumphant few years for the team now known as XDS Astana, after the great sprinter Mark Cavendish joined the squad in 2023, at age 38, in an attempt to win a single Tour de France stage and break…
Not All Plant-Based Diets Lower Heart Disease Risk
A growing body of research supports plant-based diets for reducing cardiovascular risk, but a new study shines a light on a critical nuance: not all plant-based foods are created equal. Let’s take a look at what a heart-healthy plant-based diet looks like.
Busting the Myths: E-Bikes Aren’t for the Lazy and 5 More Misconceptions About Electric Bikes
Together with professional e-biker Richard Gasperotti, we’re debunking the most common myths about electric cycling.