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Inside the Women’s Peloton: Lotte Kopecky’s Rise to the Top
Lotte Kopecky’s 2024 season reads like the script of a dream realised. Leading from the very start of the Women’s WorldTour all the way to its close, she built an impressive resume of achievements that spanned everything from her second world championship title to an…
Riding a Bike in Istanbul: A First-Hand Encounter
You may think you are a brilliant rider. You may have crossed Alpine passes, climbed the highest mountain peaks, and descended wall-like slopes with the confidence of a professional DH racer. Nothing, however, can prepare you for riding a bike in Istanbul. To ride in…
Tudor Pro Goes for WorldTour Status with Hirschi and Alaphilippe
The Pro cycling team Tudor Pro is having a very good transfer season. It has snapped up the exciting Marc Hirschi (from UAE Team Emirates), the double world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal–QuickStep) and three veteran riders in Fabien Lienhard (Gorupama-FDJ), Marco Haller (Red…
How Much Training Do You Need to Maintain Fitness Over the Holidays?
The holidays are coming up and all the social commitments, reduced daylight, and changing weather will put training time in danger. The question many cyclists are asking themselves is how much do I have to train to maintain my fitness through this season? Let’s see…
Advanced Cycling Skills for Kids: Autumn Training Tips for Confident Riders
Once your children have mastered balance, braking, and basic pedalling, they can expand their skills to enjoy the full potential of cycling. For young riders, autumn’s peaceful trails, moderate weather, and vibrant scenery make it the perfect season for training.
How Cycling Technology is Evolving for Women by Kasia Niewiadoma
Women’s cycling gear and tech have come a long way over the past decade. Ten years ago, shopping for gear meant going straight to the men’s department, desperately searching for any XXS or XS sizes—which were rare across the brands. There were simply no women…
Does Arkéa–B&B Hotels Have Just One Year Left to Live?
“My team is in danger,” Emmanuel Hubert, the general manager of the French team Arkéa–B&B Hotels, told Ouest France. “There is a risk of disappearing.”
Family Cycling Fun: Discover Autumn‘s Natural Treasures Together
There’s something magical about cycling through nature in the autumn. The air is tinged with the smell of fallen leaves, the trees put on their most vibrant colors, and the rustling sounds of animals echo through the crisp air. It’s a perfect time to gather…
Dopamine Detox – It’s Not What They Say
Dopamine detox, also known as dopamine fasting, involves temporarily abstaining from activities that trigger dopamine release, such as social media scrolling, eating junk food, gambling, shopping, watching porn, using drugs or playing video games. The primary goal is to reduce overstimulation of the brain’s reward…
Team Cofidis Mines Transfer Market in Effort to Remain at Top Level
After a disastrous 2024, the French team Cofidis is in trouble of being relegated and has gone on a buying spree to save the furniture, as the French say. The team managed only five wins this year and now sits in 20th place in the…
Nys Wins European Cyclo-Cross Championship with Power, Technique and Smarts
Belgium’s budding superstar Thibau Nys won his first Elite Men’s championship with power, style and smart cycling when he took Sunday’s UEC European Cyclo-cross Championship in Pontevedra, Spain. Hometown favourite Felipe Orts Lloret rode the race of his life to finish second, 3 seconds adrift,…
These 3 Things Happen When You Go on a Keto Diet
Should you go on keto for weight loss? Or is it better to just cut sugar? A new study compared these two approaches with a regular diet. Let’s look at which one was best and what you should look out for if you go keto.