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Pedal into the Future: E-Bikes Go Digital in 2025
E-bikes are already equipped with digital displays, and many of them exchange information with apps on users’ smartphones. However, the amount of data and the frequency of its exchange are set to increase significantly. Curious about what your next e-bike will be capable of?
Evenepoel, Dygert Favorites to Win ITT World Championships, But…
It’s hard to see anyone beating defending champion Remco Evenepoel in Sunday’s elite men’s ITT World Championship in Zürich. He has had a fairy tale of a year, after the crash in the Tour of the Basque Country that briefly sidelined him, finishing an impressive…
Opinion: The Gel Pad Saddle Cover Myth
I’m a cycling guide for people that want to explore Europe on a bicycle for a week, but in doses. 50 to 70k daily divided by a delicious picnic lunch in a breathtaking landscape and a cultural visit is perfect for them. Most aren’t passionate…
The Main Reason Why Having Fun Doing a Sport Is So Important
Why do you ride your bike? Is it to lose weight, stay fit or win races? How about just for fun? Research suggests that having fun can be one of the most important things to look for when choosing a sport. Let’s take a closer…
2025 Team Preview: INEOS Grenadiers: Failure, Chaos and a Doubtful Future
It’s time to admit the obvious: INEOS Grenadiers have become a mediocre team – and the future looks uncertain, at best. The team is so far from its halcyon days, when as Team Sky it dominated the Grand Tours and almost everything else – that…
Energy Deficit in Athletes – Negative Impacts on Performance
An energy deficit can be a powerful tool for cyclists trying to get to their optimal race weight. Unfortunately, it can be detrimental not only to health but also to performance. Let’s take a look at when and how it impacts cycling performance.
Pogačar on the World Championships: ‘The chances for me are bigger’
Tadej Pogačar’s dominant win at the Grand Prix Cyclistes de Montréal bolsters his form ahead of the World Championships. Pogačar launched an early, unanswerable attack on the Côte Camillien Houde during the penultimate lap, outpacing rivals as UAE Emirates controlled the race. Matteo Jorgenson and…
Visma–Lease a Bike Look to Bounce Back from Crash-Plagued Year
After enjoying a dream season to remember forever in 2023, Visma–Lease a Bike suffered a year to forget immediately in 2024. The spring crashes of the team’s superstars, Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert, have been amply documented. But van Aert’s final crash, on stage…
Merlier Defies Chain Problem and Kooij to Win European Road Race Championship
Belgium’s Tim Merlier produced a powerful burst of speed some 100 m from the finish line and then withstood a late challenge by Olav Kooij of the Netherlands to win Sunday’s European Road Race Championship. Madis Mihkels of Estonia edged out another Belgian sprinter, Jasper…
Self-Guided vs Guided Tours: Which One is Right for Your Next Cycling Vacation?
You’ve got some vacation time and you’re interested in riding your bike somewhere new. You’ve been flipping through cycling travel tour catalogues and have chosen the destination for your next two-wheeled adventure. Well done. The next big question to ask yourself is whether to go…
Rackless or Panniers? Choosing Your Perfect Bikepaking Setup by Juliet Elliott
Bikepacking has evolved into two distinct styles: using a traditional pannier rack and bags or opting for ‘rackless’ bikepacking bags, which attach directly to the bike. Each method offers unique advantages depending on your adventure’s demands.
How to Find the Right Coach? Use These 5 Questions
Working with a coach is the best way to reach your body-composition, dietary and athletic goals. But finding a good coach is hard! Getting a recommendation can help a lot but it’s not enough. You have to know how to judge whether a coach will…