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5 Tips for Cycling Training in Autumn
With your biggest event goals in the rearview mirror, the next few months are full of opportunities! Rather than sitting on the couch and watching football, use this time to address aspects of health, fitness, and performance that were difficult to deal with during the…
Women Make History at Red Bull Rampage
For 23 years, the Red Bull Rampage has been one of the most iconic freeride mountain biking events on the planet, showcasing the highest level of skill, creativity, and bravery. Yet, throughout its history, the competition has remained exclusively male—until now. This year, on October…
Behind the Scenes of UCI World Gravel Championships With Zdeněk Štybar
This past weekend, on October 5th and 6th, the region of Vlaams Brabant in Belgium hosted the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships. A hilly course led the riders between the cities of Halle and Leuven, through Hallerbos, Sonian Forest, Dyle Valley, and Meerdaal Forest, and…
Lidl-Trek Is Going from Strength to Strength
It has been a very good year for the American team Lidl-Trek, which has quietly become one of the top teams on the road since the retail giant Lidl replaced Italian coffee company Segafredo Zanetti as a main sponsor last year. The team has so…
Dealing with Cycling Injuries – Knees
What does pain around the kneecap, at the back of the knee or on the sides tell you? There are many reasons why cyclists experience knee pain and many of them can be solved with a better bike fit, strength training, or adjustments in training…
Van der Poel and Vos Win Gravel World Championships in Belgium
Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos took advantage of bike-handling skills they honed on different racing surfaces to win this weekend’s UCI Gravel World Championships.
Designing the Perfect Ride for the UCI World Gravel Championships: The Superior XR
The third edition of the UCI World Gravel Championships was a showcase of the best gravel equipment money can get – but one bike stood out. This year’s main partner of the race, Superior, introduced a brand new model, the XR, which embodies the ideal…
Choosing the Right Tyres for Gravel Riding
So, you’ve caught the gravel riding bug? Kudos. There’s hardly a better way to spend your autumn than good old-fashioned gravel. Whether you’re flying down dusty trails or wrestling with chunky gravel, one thing can make or break your ride – the tyres. Picking up…
UAE Team Emirates: How Does the World’s Best Team Get Better?
If you’ve got the best rider in the world and you are the best team in the world, what do you need to do to be even better in 2025? That’s the happy problem facing UAE Team Emirates as they prepare for the coming season…
From Road to Gravel – How to Transition
Switching from road to gravel is an exciting journey that brings a lot of adventure and freedom into your cycling. Gravel combines the speed and efficiency of road cycling with the thrill of off-road exploration. If you’re considering making the switch, this guide will offer…
Arnaud de Lie Wins Binche-Chimay-Binche with a Stunning Late Burst
The 22-year-old Belgian champion Arnaud de Lie (Lotto Dstny) won Tuesday’s one-day Binche-Chimay-Binche with a late, perfectly timed run, beating a pair of Tour de France Škoda Green Jersey Winners, Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck). Girmay finished a strong second, just ahead of…
5 Things You Need to Master for Gravel Racing
Gravel racing has exploded in popularity in recent years, thanks to the growing number of cyclists hopping onto gravel bikes. These bikes, with their wider tyres, open up paths that road bikes can’t reach and, in turn, pave the way for new race formats. If…