I didn’t expect Derek Gee to say something that would shock me, especially not after our short interview two days ahead of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec wrapped up. “I’ve kind of stepped away from birding,” he said. Wait. What? The rider from Osgoode, Ont., is not only known for his exploits on the […]

After the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar did something he hadn’t done in a long while. He had a relaxing summer that meant time with friends and time at the beach. “From Strade Bianche to the Tour de France, and throughout the Giro, I was in super good shape. After the Tour, when I switched […]

Edoardo Affini won the men’s European time trial championships and Lotte Kopecky took women’s title. Plus the Giro della Toscana – Memorial Alfredo Martini. Reports, results, rider quotes and video. Remco Evenepoel “knows nothing” about rumours of his transfer to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe – TOP STORY. Rider news: Wout van Aert discharged from Herentals hospital, Jonas […]

Since its start in 2011, Swatch Nines MTB has taken an altered approach to mountain biking by offering athletes something completely different: a creative playground where they can push their limits without the pressure of competition. It’s all about expression and progression in a fun, experimental environment. This week, Swatch Nines MTB is in a […]

A bar in West Toronto decided it would be hilarious fun to sell T-shirts mocking bike lanes–but local cyclists didn’t find it that amusing, especially given that a rider was killed in the vicinity by a driver just weeks earlier. David Shellnutt, a.k.a. the Biking Lawyer, drew attention to the shirts that were on sale […]

What a year for Orillia, Ont., native Isabella Holmgren! After an incredible year in 2023, where she won both the MTB and ‘cross world championships, she and her sister Ava were signed to the WorldTour team Lidl-Trek. “Lidl-Trek is keeping its sights firmly fixed on the future with three young signings to the women’s squad,” […]

Harry Leary, a BMX racing legend and Hall of Fame member passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from heat exhaustion in the Arizona desert. He was 65-years-old. Harry’s impact on BMX racing is immeasurable. Starting his career in 1974, he raced nearly every year since, bringing style, speed, and determination to the track. He […]

If you’ve seen Brett Rheeder ride at all, you know he’s a ripper. The seven time Crankworx champion also won Red Bull Rampage in 2018. He lives in Vernon BC and maintains his incredible skill level by riding his backyard features. Brett Rheeder practices at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah on October 24, 2018 […]

Well, that’s too bad: Norwegian Kristian Blummenfelt’s bold plan to win the Tour de France has fallen apart before it even began. You may remember that just before the Paris Olympics, in an interview on Norway’s TV2, his coach Olav Aleksander Bu said that in 2025, the triathlon star would be “90 per cent likely” […]

Lots of big names are coming to the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal–including a whole slew of Canadians. On Sept. 13 and 15, the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal will feature an exceptional lineup of riders, including Tour de France stars such as Tadej Pogačar, Biniam Girmay, and Romain […]

Rudy Project Astral X Super-Lightweight Glasses Review: After ‘New Bike Day’ and ‘New Kit Day’, the next best is either ‘New Shoes Day’ or ‘New Glasses Day’. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, just go his hands on a pair of Astral X Super-Lightweight glasses from Rudy Project – Here are his thoughts on the […]

Zwift has come a long way since its inception as a modest living room project. Over the past ten years, it has evolved into a leading training app that connects hundreds of thousands of cyclists and runners globally. Celebrating ten years Zwift is marking its tenth anniversary with a host of new features and events […]

The Northampton International Cyclocross is one of the longest-running UCI Cyclocross races in the United States. First held in 1991, this iconic event attracts both professional and amateur cyclists from around the world. The 2024 edition, also known as the Verge Northampton Cyclocross, is scheduled for Friday, November 8, in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Fans […]

Jenn Jackson secured her third national title of 2024 in dominant fashion at the Canadian Marathon Mountain Bike Championships (XCM) on September 7 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Having clinched both the Canadian Short Course (XCC) and Olympic (XCO) mountain bike championships earlier this year, Jackson completed her hat trick with a commanding performance on the […]

Tadej Pogačar is stoked to be returning to Canada. After an incredible year, including wins at the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, the Slovenian is building up to his attempt to win the road worlds and the Triple Crown. Only two cyclists have achieved this feat in history. Eddy Merckx in 1974 (which included […]

Police in Hamilton, Ont., have shut down a bike chop shop operating out of a downtown encampment. A chop shop for bikes is an illegal operation where stolen bicycles are disassembled and their parts sold individually to avoid detection. These shops often strip down bikes to their components, making it difficult to trace the stolen […]

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup is coming to Lake Placid, New York, from September 27-29, 2024. Mount Van Hoevenburg serves as the venue for the penultimate round of the XCO and XCC divisions, as well as the final round for the XCM division. Although this is Lake Placid’s first time hosting a UCI World […]

Kazakh rider Ilkhan Dostiyev has tested positive for CERA. According to a statement from his team, the 22-year-old’s A sample, taken out of competition on July 30, showed evidence of CERA. CERA (Continuous Erythropoiesis Receptor Activator) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin designed to enhance red blood cell production and improve endurance, often used in […]

The Canadian champion Michael Woods will return home to race the two Canadian WorldTour fixtures, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec et Montréal on Friday and Sunday respectively. It was assumed in some quarters that these races were on Rusty’s schedule, but Israel-Premier Tech confirmed his participation on Tuesday. The is coming home! Canadian champ […]

It’s no secret that being active and participating in sports benefits bone health; however, the type of sport chosen makes a significant difference.¹,² When we take a closer look at non-weight-bearing sports like cycling, we find that the bone-strengthening benefits of training might not be as pronounced. In fact, many cyclists have lower-than-normal BMD, increasing […]

New Zealand’s track cycling star Ally Wollaston (23) has signed a two-year deal with the French WorldTour team. This contract will see Wollaston, who won bronze at Paris 2024, joining the international road biking team at the start of 2025 and riding for them until the end of 2026. The cyclist only joined AG Insurance-Soudal […]

As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing customer value for money, Wahoo Fitness, the leading fitness technology company for endurance athletes – announces a significant price reduction across its popular KICKR indoor training products.  In addition, Wahoo will also bring the KICKR CORE Zwift One and Zwift Cog & Click to retail for the […]

Cross is coming! If you’re gearing up for the upcoming season, you know there’s plenty to work on. Cyclocross, the challenging discipline of cycling involving riding, jumping, running, and remounting and dismounting, requires a lot more skill than just fitness—though fitness is crucial (you’ll definitely be hacking up a lung after the race)! Here are […]

The 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup delivered a nail-biting spectacle as riders battled for the coveted elite titles in Loudenvielle. The stakes couldn’t have been higher for both Valentina Höll (YT Mob) and Loïc Bruni (Specialized Gravity), who stormed to overall victories in the penultimate round. Harsh conditions, epic performances Riders faced brutal conditions as […]

Primož Roglič did what he had to do on Sunday, taking second place to Stefan Küng in the concluding 24.6-km time trial in Madrid, while retaining his red jersey as the Vuelta winner. However, it wasn’t ideal. He told reporters after the race, “I mean, I also went to the toilet 20 times already today.” […]