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Five Stunning Cycling Hotspots for Families, But One Reigns Supreme
Spring break is the ideal time for a family cycling adventure, offering pleasant temperatures, and breathtaking landscapes. Europe is home to several fantastic cycling destinations, but which one is the ultimate winner for families?
Why It’s The Best Time to Get into Trail Riding
I bought my first trail bike after 20 years of road cycling and I can’t believe my luck. I remember mountain biking as a kid, and don’t get me wrong, it was a ton of fun. But I had no idea just how big of…
Pogačar Overcomes Crash and Brave Pidcock to Win Third Strade Bianche
World road race champion Tadej Pogačar overcame a late crash and a brave and daring ride by Tom Pidcock to win his third Strade Bianche, tying him with the retired Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara in that category and adding another tale to his growing legend.
Pogačar and Vingegaard Big Favorites in Strade Bianche and Paris-Nice
After last weekend’s opening of the spring Classics season, things will be heating up this weekend with the Classic Strade Bianche, which will be followed by two important early stage races, Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico.
How to Trick Your Family into Loving Cycling Through Watching the Spring Classics
Ah, the Spring Classics—a beautiful blend of cobbled chaos, mud-speckled warriors, and lung-bursting climbs that make you question whether cyclists are humans or just Lycra-clad extraterrestrials. For those of us already indoctrinated into the two-wheeled cult, these races are sacred. But what about the rest…
Inside the Women’s Peloton: Lizzie Deignan’s Farewell Season
After nearly two decades in professional cycling, Lizzie Deignan is set to retire at the end of the 2025 season. Having kicked off her farewell tour at the UAE Tour Women last month, the British rider embarks on her final year with a mix of…
It Takes Longer Than 21 Days to Build a Healthy Habit
The idea that it takes just 21 days to form a habit has long been circulated in self-help literature and popular culture. However, research from the University of South Australia has debunked this claim, showing that forming a new habit can typically take much longer.…
Has Wout van Aert Lost the Heart for Racing?
We have always loved Wout van Aert. He was bold, strong, fast, equally adept at road racing and cyclocross, and he brought a boyish enthusiasm and fearlessness to the sport. We were delighted when he won the Tour de France Škoda Green Jersey in 2022…
I Watched the Worst Cycling Movie of All Time, So You Don’t Have To
When you hear the name Quicksilver, you probably think of the sports brand or the Marvel Comics character. Yep, that scene where Quicksilver saves all the mutants from the exploding castle is legendary. You know what’s not legendary? The 1986 Kevin Bacon movie that shares…
Trail Riding – The Main Reason You Should Get a Trail Bike As a Road Cyclist
Who needs mountain bikes with their comically wide handlebars, slow and knobby tyres, and heavy frames? A gravel bike or a light XC, maybe, but a trail bike? As someone who spent the last 20 years riding exclusively road bikes, I certainly wasn’t drawn to…
Fixed-Gear Bikes Outside Velodromes? What You Should Know
If riding your regular bike doesn’t put you in the spotlight within your friend group anymore, maybe it’s time to up your game. It’s time to go all out and show off your skills and dedication. Namely, it’s time to get your fixie from the…
Huge Upsets & Lost Riders Mark Beginning of Spring Classics
What a wacky way to begin the spring Classics season! Unknown riders, both young and old, won the spoils on Saturday in both the men’s and women’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, while three favorites took a wrong turn near the end of the Faun-Ardèche Classic, handing…