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What’s Up With Route Discrepancies? Understanding UCI’s Race Distance Regulations for Women and Men
Last month, we got the exciting unveiling of the route for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025. Taking place over nine days, the 2025 edition will also be the longest since the race was relaunched in 2022. The organisers had to receive special…
Is Thibau Nys the Next Big Thing in Cycling? Yes!
It’s probably a little early to compare Thibau Nys, who just turned 22, with the likes of Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel on the basis of a handful of cyclo-cross and road race victories, even if the manner of his…
Having a Sweet Tooth May Be a Health Risk: What Can You Do About It?
Do you like sweet foods and drinks? And how about fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat? A new study finds that these preferences can say something about your risk for developing certain disease. Let’s take a closer look.
My Life with ‘tokyobike’
It all began on a vacation in Bangkok when Václav Stránský visited a tokyobike café with his wife. “At first, I thought it was just a concept by some local hipsters,” Stránský from Prague, Czechia, recalls. “But then I did some research and realised tokyobike was…
Nys Triumphs Again as Sweeck Battles Through Deep Mud to Win at Niel
Cyclo-cross fans waiting impatiently this season for the arrival of a superstar such as current world champion Mathieu van der Poel and three-time world champion Wout van Aert needn’t bother. Their wait is over. There is already a superstar riding on the circuit. His name…
Dopamine Detox – Who Needs It?
Are you sick of that pesky dopamine allowing you to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation? Try a dopamine detox! Jokes aside, dopamine detox as a technique based on cognitive behavioural therapy can actually encourage a healthy lifestyle and reduce impulsive behaviour. How do you know…
The Final Victory: A Dream Ending in Singapore for Mark Cavendish
In what felt like a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary career, Mark Cavendish delivered one last roar of triumph at the Tour de France Singapore Criterium. It was the ending every cycling fan had dreamed of – Cavendish, arms aloft, celebrating victory one final time.…
Inside the Women’s Peloton: Lotte Kopecky’s Rise to the Top
Lotte Kopecky’s 2024 season reads like the script of a dream realised. Leading from the very start of the Women’s WorldTour all the way to its close, she built an impressive resume of achievements that spanned everything from her second world championship title to an…
Riding a Bike in Istanbul: A First-Hand Encounter
You may think you are a brilliant rider. You may have crossed Alpine passes, climbed the highest mountain peaks, and descended wall-like slopes with the confidence of a professional DH racer. Nothing, however, can prepare you for riding a bike in Istanbul. To ride in…
Tudor Pro Goes for WorldTour Status with Hirschi and Alaphilippe
The Pro cycling team Tudor Pro is having a very good transfer season. It has snapped up the exciting Marc Hirschi (from UAE Team Emirates), the double world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal–QuickStep) and three veteran riders in Fabien Lienhard (Gorupama-FDJ), Marco Haller (Red…
How Much Training Do You Need to Maintain Fitness Over the Holidays?
The holidays are coming up and all the social commitments, reduced daylight, and changing weather will put training time in danger. The question many cyclists are asking themselves is how much do I have to train to maintain my fitness through this season? Let’s see…
Advanced Cycling Skills for Kids: Autumn Training Tips for Confident Riders
Once your children have mastered balance, braking, and basic pedalling, they can expand their skills to enjoy the full potential of cycling. For young riders, autumn’s peaceful trails, moderate weather, and vibrant scenery make it the perfect season for training.