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Are Hardtails Really Dead?
Walk into almost any bike shop today, and the message is hard to miss. Suspension everywhere. Rear shocks the size of soda cans. Trail bikes with travel numbers that would have sounded irresponsible fifteen years ago. The modern mountain bike has become a remarkably sophisticated…
Kimchi Literally Boosts Your Immune System, New Study Shows
Science is now backing up what traditional wisdom has long suggested: kimchi, the iconic Korean fermented dish, can actually strengthen your immune system without overstimulating it. Let’s take a closer look.
The Traditions That Made the Spring Classics Untouchable
Professional cycling has become a perfectly engineered sport. Bikes are wind-tunnel tested, nutrition is calculated down to the gram, and every effort is measured in watts. Then March arrives, and for some odd reason, the best in the business decide to throw all modern advantages…
Shared Bikes: The Health Benefits Add Up
Most of us know that cycling is good for us, but riding a shared city bike often feels like it doesn’t count. I’m guilty of thinking that myself. As someone who rides a bike to stay fit, I looked down on shared bikes. But research…
After Training Setbacks, Vingegaard Dominates Paris-Nice in Season Debut
Jonas Vingegaard returned from the accident and illness that disrupted his spring to score such a commanding victory in the Paris-Nice that it reminded onlookers of his rival and nemesis, Tadej Pogačar. The winning margin to the rider who finished second, Daniel Martínez (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe),…
Four Takeaways from the 2026 Tirreno-Adriatico
There was never a moment over this seven-day race when Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) did not look like the inevitable winner, not even when his good friend and rival Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe) took over the GC lead by 2 seconds after Thursday’s…
What It’s Really Like to Be a Domestique in 2026
Professional cycling celebrates winners. The images we remember are the finish-line celebrations, the arms raised in triumph, the podium ceremonies, and the leader’s jersey pulled over a rider’s shoulders. Yet those moments rarely belong to one rider alone. Behind almost every victory is a lesser-told…
Del Toro Leads Tirreno-Adriatico, With Toughest Climbs Still to Come
Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), fresh from a strong podium finish in last weekend’s Strade Bianche, has a slim lead in one of this week’s two Tour de France warm-up races (the other being Paris-Nice), with all the difficult climbs still to come. After…
Should You Try Supplementing Postbiotics?
Cyclists know that gut health isn’t just about avoiding mid-ride stomach troubles – it’s a cornerstone of performance, recovery, and immune resilience. While probiotics and prebiotics have long been the stars of gut health discussions, a new player is emerging: postbiotics. These non-living microbial preparations…
Shared Bikes: Faster Than Public Transport?
Is it possible to be faster than a bus or tram on a heavy, clunky shared bike? In my experience as someone living in the wider centre of Prague, the answer is a resounding yes. Let me share a few real-world examples and explain why…
Pogačar Soloes for Record Strade Bianche Win as Seixas Shines Too
Tadej Pogačar did what he always does at the Strade Bianche, he took off on his own and let his rivals eat the road’s white dust as he became the first rider to win the race four times and three times in succession.
“It is so much emotions, I still can’t realise it”: Chabbey Wins Chaotic Strade Bianche
Elise Chabbey delivered the biggest victory of her career at the 2026 Strade Bianche Donne, winning a dramatic edition of the Tuscan gravel classic after several pre-race favourites were taken out of contention by a costly wrong turn.