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How to Plan a Fun Christmas Day Bike Ride With Your Kids
The stockings are hung, the tree is trimmed, and the family is full of festive cheer—so why not bring that holiday magic outdoors with a special Christmas Day bike ride? A family cycling outing not only helps everyone burn off that extra slice of fruitcake,…
Better Late Than Never for Michael Vanthourenhout
This winter is turning into a kind of power play for the Belgian cyclo-cross rider Michael Vanthourenhout, who turned 31 on December 10 and seems finally to be getting the hang of the sport after years of undistinguished results. Going into the pre-Christmas weekend, he…
Cycling 2024: The Year of the Crash
The year that is now slinking toward the exit was an exciting period for road racing, with astonishing performances by Vélo d’Or winner Tadej Pogačar and Vélo d’Or runner-up Remco Evenepoel, both of whom achieved historic successes. But for me, the sport was marked by a series of…
Cyclist’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Menu
The holiday season brings joy, festivities, and, of course, a lot of delicious food. For many cyclists, maintaining a balance between indulging and staying on track with fitness goals is important. Here’s a guide to enjoying holiday meals while keeping your energy balance in check…
3 Cups of Coffee a Day Is the Sweet Spot for Disease Risk
Good news, coffee lovers! A new study shows more health benefits connected to coffee drinking. This time, researchers looked at the risk of developing more than one cardiometabolic disease. Let’s take a closer look at what they found and what their recommendations are.
Gifts That Will Motivate Your Kids to Take Interest in Cycling
If cycling already plays a big role in your life, it’s natural to want to share that passion with your kids. The right gifts can spark excitement, build their confidence, and nurture a love of riding that they’ll carry through childhood and into adulthood. It’s…
Sugar for Cyclists – Does It Always Cause Glucose Spikes?
Consuming sugar causes sharp increases in your blood sugar. Blood sugar spikes raise your insulin and that can over time lead to diabetes. This is the logic that a lot of people follow to conclude that sugar is bad and you should avoid it. Let’s…
5 Mistakes When Riding on Snow That Could Cost You A Lot
Snow, right? It’s almost everywhere these days. And let’s be honest, we love this powdery magical stuff that makes everything look better. So, here’s a bright idea of how to make snow even more fun. Let’s ride bikes on it.
Vanthourenhout Takes Dramatic World Cup Win After Aerts Crashes Near Finish
Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) won his third successive cyclo-cross race in the most dramatic of World Cup races in Namur on Sunday when Toon Aerts (Deschacht-Hens-FSP) crashed on a devilishly difficult muddy descent just a few hundred meters from the finish line.
Should There Be a Salary Cap in Cycling?
There has recently been a discussion on the growing amount of money being paid to star cyclists and to the sport’s athletes in general, and the effect this money has had on success and on failure. The discussion was inspired in part by a report…
Ride, Relax, Repeat: Thoughtful Gifts for Every Cyclist
Still unsure what to get? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Our list features gifts for even the most demanding cyclists, while also catering to those who want to bring joy without breaking the bank. Say goodbye to holiday shopping stress!
Sacred Mountain of the Ancient Dacians Challenged on E-MTBs
Fly out to the Romanian backcountry and then cycle back. The journey will be hard but with the promise of pure adventure in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains. Our team, which challenged the sacred mountain in Romania, included professional biker Richard “Gaspi” Gasperotti, former…