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Top Bike Shops Owned by an Ex-Professional
I don’t know about you, but one of my favourite things is visiting bike shops wherever I go. From the cobbled streets of Europe to North America and beyond, cycling isn’t just a sport for many of us, but a profound part of our lives.…
Carlos Rodríguez Wins Tour de Romandie and Puts INEOS Back on Track
Carlos Rodriguez won a hard-fought victory in the 77th Tour de Romandie and helped get the season of his INEOS Grenadiers back on track. His 7-second GC win over Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe) was one of stubborn persistence, rather than brilliant riding, yet it came over…
Gaia Realini on Leading Vuelta Femenina: ‘I am really happy about this result’
In a dramatic start to the Vuelta Femenina, Lidl-Trek emerged victorious in the opening team time trial in Valencia, overcoming a late crash to clinch the win by the slimmest of margins. The team beat Team Visma-Lease a Bike by a mere nine hundredths of…
The Škoda Titan Desert Morocco 2024 Is Here, and the Škoda Adventure Classification with It
All multi-day self-supported races require a comprehensive approach that includes training, failsafe equipment, and mental fortitude – but with the Škoda Titan Desert Morocco, this is doubly, maybe triply true. The 2024 edition once again features similar characteristics: six days and nights, 590+ km, and…
The Director of the Škoda Titan Desert Morocco, Manuel Tajada, on the Race’s Trickiest Moments
Manuel Tajada’s name has been inseparably tied to the Škoda Titan Desert Morocco for 18 years. He has been in charge of the race since the first edition in 2006 and still plays a pivotal role. It’s no easy feat to set up a multi-stage…
Pack Like a Pro: Loading Your Car for an Epic Bikepacking Trip by Juliet Elliott
Embarking on a bikepacking trip is an exhilarating adventure, but mastering the art of packing efficiently can truly elevate the experience. Properly loading your car for a camping trip is a skill that requires strategic planning and organization. Here are some essential tips to help…
Pack Like a Pro: How to Pack for a 10-Day Trip to the Mountains
In a previous article, we delved into the intricacies of packing for a bikepacking tour. However, as they say, practice makes perfect. So, what better way to illustrate my advice than to guide you through the process of packing for my own adventure on the…
The Winner of Our Liège-Bastogne-Liège Contest: ‘Compared to watching it on TV, I found it unbelievable’
More than a month ago, we put out a call for all die-hard cycling fans: show your love for cycling and what cycling fandom means to you and get creative with it. The prize for the best Instagram post was a 3-day experience at the…
5 Common Spring Training Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
As the weather warms and cyclists eagerly return outdoors, there are several mistakes they tend to make every spring. Let’s take a look at the most common five so you can avoid them and enjoy riding in the sun without compromising the rest of your…
Will Gen Z Make Cycling Great Again?
Those born earlier are often surprised that members of the younger generation do things differently. Young people are thought to see the world differently, to behave differently, to have different priorities and interests. Various surveys show that they have different attitudes to travel, food, shopping…
The Surprising Side of Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Didn’t Know
Processed meat, fizzy drinks, cereals, packaged snacks, and pre-made meals all belong under the umbrella term ultra-processed foods. We know these can promote overeating and weight gain because they are rich in calories and very pleasurable to eat. However, new research shows that these foods…
Level Up Your Eco-Friendly Cycling Practices for Earth Day
It’s Earth Day today and we think it’s a good time to reflect on sustainability and environmental friendliness in relation to our cycling habits. Cycling has long been recognised as an environmentally responsible mode of transportation. Still, in recent years, there has been a growing…