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A Simple Guide to Being a Terrible Bike Rider
Cyclists and their culture are awesome. I’ll never get tired of repeating that. Still, there is always that one person. You know who I’m talking about. The one who will get in the way, be obnoxious, and self-important—a true Karen on two wheels.
Will Creatine Help You As a Cyclist?
Creatine is one of the most researched and widely used supplements in strength and power sports, known for enhancing muscle strength, power, and recovery. While its benefits for weightlifters and sprinters are well established, its potential advantages for endurance athletes, particularly cyclists, are less frequently…
XDS-Astana Off to Fast Start in Battle to Retain WorldTour License
As road racing’s major teams and star riders have begun to accelerate their road season, the teams at the other end of the table, those fighting for promotion or staving off relegation at the end of this year, are already in racing mode.
7 Cycling Events and Races for Families in 2025
Get ready to roll into a year of unforgettable adventures on two wheels! Europe’s 2025 cycling calendar is brimming with family-focused events. Let’s take a look at them.
5 Health Benefits of Drinking 8 Cups of Water a Day
Drinking enough water is often overlooked in daily health routines, but it plays a vital role in maintaining overall well-being. A new systematic review conducted by researchers at UC San Francisco highlights the ways in which drinking sufficient water can be beneficial. Let’s take a…
Wout van Aert on the Classics: “I have to dare to aim high”
After a promising start to his 2025 season at the Volta ao Algarve, Wout van Aert is setting his sights on the upcoming Spring Classics, starting with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. While he narrowly missed out on victory in the final time trial in Portugal,…
Pogačar Wins ‘His’ Race While Vingegaard Strikes Late to Deny Almeida
This past week was the real start to this year’s road race season with no fewer than three stage races and three top favourites for this year’s Tour de France – Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) and Primož Roglič (Red…
Richard Gasperotti: From Garage Rollers to a Virtual Peloton
For Richard Gasperotti, a home cycling trainer was initially nothing more than an emergency solution, cobbled together by his BMX club coaches in Chomutov in former Czechoslovakia. Today, however, a modern smart trainer paired with apps like Rouvy or Zwift is an excellent tool for…
The Unspoken Rules of the Coffee Break
There are many things that define cycling culture—obsession with marginal gains, questionable tan lines, and an unwavering belief that a €300 pair of bib shorts is a “good investment”. But if there’s something that borderlines religious fanaticism, that’s the coffee break.
Pogačar Gets First 2025 Win on UAE Tour as Farcical Mix-up Hits Vingegaard Debut
As universally expected, Tadej Pogačar won his first of what will likely be many victories of the year on Wednesday’s stage 3 of his UAE Team Emirates–XRG home race, the UAE Tour.
How NOT to Store Your Bike
Cyclists can be meticulous about everything—their training plans, nutrition, the precise millimetre adjustment of their saddle height. But when it comes to storing their bike? Chaos. Some people treat their bike like a priceless work of art, carefully displaying it in a climate-controlled shrine, while…
Winter’s Not Over! Richard Gasperotti Shares His Top Tips for Cold-Weather Riding
Riding a bike in winter can be an incredible experience—fresh air, fewer people on the trails, and a great way to stay in shape even when the season slows down. But winter also brings unique challenges that require proper preparation. Experienced biker Richard “Gaspi” Gasperotti…