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Cycling Through It All — Inspiring Stories from Women Riders
With 2025 beginning, many of us are pausing to look back on a year spent on two wheels—a year of personal triumphs, unexpected challenges, and moments that define why cycling holds such a special place in our lives. For some, it’s been about conquering hills…
From Knowing to Doing – What Are Your Barriers?
Why are so many people unhealthy and unfit when everyone knows the basic healthy habits? Knowing is one thing, doing is something completely different. Let’s look at some of the barriers preventing people from actually doing what they know they should.
Top Women Cyclists to Watch in 2025 Across All Disciplines
Women’s cycling continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, and 2025 promises to bring even more electrifying performances across all disciplines. From road cycling’s grand tours to the adrenaline-filled trails of mountain biking and the high-octane action of BMX and cyclocross, the year promises to…
Nys and del Grosso Ambush Their Elders in Belgian and Dutch National Championships
This past weekend was a festival of national cyclo-cross championships with no fewer than 18 European nations, from Albania to Switzerland, alphabetically speaking, crowning their 2025 home champions. The most interest, quite naturally, was in the two countries that dominate men’s cyclo-cross, Belgium and the…
Israel–Premier Tech and Lotto Tweak Calendars to Secure WorldTour Promotion
This road racing year won’t just be the usual scramble and sprint battle for individual titles because it marks the last year of a three-year promotion/relegation cycle that will decide which 18 teams will receive the much-coveted license for the UCI WorldTour, the top division…
How to Spot a Cyclist in Winter
Winter is a tricky time for cyclists. The ice, snow, and wind might temporarily separate them from their beloved two wheels, but they’re still out there—lurking among the rest. Even when they’re not on the saddle, their habits, quirks, and gear make them easy to…
Do Women See Cycling As an Attractive Hobby for Men?
New research analysed how women rate various men’s pastimes regarding their attractiveness. Athletic hobbies were included and cycling was among them. How did it do compared to boxing and swimming? And how did athletic hobbies compare to others such as reading, travelling or clubbing? Let’s…
Van Aert Sets Bar High for 2025 After Last Year’s Misfortunes
Wout van Aert registered his first two wins of the cyclo-cross season last weekend, the second of which, in the World Cup race at Dendermonde, was a tour de force reminiscent of his very best days. Now the 30-year-old Visma–Lease a Bike rider has revealed,…
Tour de France Unveils the 30th L’Étape du Tour Destination: Dubai, UAE
The L’Étape du Tour is a beloved official Tour de France sportive with locations across the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia – with the newest addition of the United Arab Emirates. We’ve invited Jozef Pukalovic of the main three-member organisational, promotional, and planning team to…
From Knowing to Doing – Basic Healthy Habits
I’m sure most of you have heard about the importance of sleep, healthy eating, and exercise and how bad smoking, drugs, and alcohol are. Yet, almost none of us do all of these basics consistently. Why is that? How do we get from knowing about…
Family Cycling Gear Starter Set: Must-Have Accessories for Safe and Enjoyable Rides
Now that you’ve invested in the right bicycles and cycling apparel, it’s time to consider the accessories that will enhance comfort, improve safety, and make every family ride more enjoyable. From simple tools that keep bikes running smoothly to gear that ensures everyone stays hydrated,…
4 Minutes of Intense Activity per Day Halves Cardiovascular Risk
A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed that as little as 4 minutes of intense daily activity could significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in middle-aged women who don’t exercise in a structured way. How beneficial these brief bursts of…