The final round of the UCI Enduro World Cup in Loudenvielle – Peyragudes was an unforgettable showdown, with both the men’s and women’s overall titles hanging in the balance. The challenging conditions of the Louron bike park in the French Pyrenees, paired with some seriously unpredictable weather. High winds on the upper mountain resulted in […]

A memorial ride for a cyclist killed in Toronto turned into a tense confrontation between local riders and a police officer on Saturday. David Shellnutt, a.k.a “The Biking Lawyer,” joined other cyclists to honour Navjot Kaur, who was struck from behind by a driver while cycling with her husband and a friend on Aug. 24. […]

Vuelta a España 2024 Round-Up: The final Grand Tour of the season finished on Sunday with Primoz Roglič winning his fourth Vuelta a España. The Slovenian didn’t get it all his way and we say the emergence and confirmation of some different names. Here are the ups and down of the 2024 Spanish tour. The […]

Primoz Roglič has won his fourth Vuelta a España, we have all the results, rider quotes and stage videos. Plus the Lloyd’s Bank Tour of Britain Men, GP Industria e Artigianato, GP de Fourmies and the BEMER Cyclassics Hamburg. Primoz Roglič co-record holder of the Vuelta – TOP STORY. Rider news: Wout van Aert’s Doctor: […]

Primož Roglič wrapped up his fourth Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday, tying Roberto Heras’ record of four crowns. Both riders won four out of six consecutive editions in the 21st Century. Even their winning gaps are similar. Heras won by (ascending order) 0:28, 2:13, 2:33 and 4:36 and Roglič prevailed by 0:24, 2:33, 2:36 […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) is the final overall winner of the 2024 Vuelta a España. This is his fourth Spanish Grand Tour win, tying him with Roberto Heras. The Slovenian took more time from his opponents in the final stage 21 time trial in Madrid. Ben O’Connor (Decathlon-AG2R-La Mondiale) and […]

It is an apparent given that cycling requires not so much talent as an ability to suffer. Greg Lemond said that: “It never gets easier. You just get faster.”  Expat Brit Jon Malnick’s new book called Into the Suffersphere – Cycling and the art of Pain, is a peculiar and engaging examination of the relationship […]

Magnus Manson raced his first World Cup downhill in two years in Loudenvielle, France on Saturday. While the former Canadian elite downhill champion (2018) didn’t qualify for finals, anyone who knows Manson’s story knows that rolling out of the start hut in Loudenvielle at all is a huge, and extremely inspiring, accomplishment. For the past […]

Michael Brown, the race director of the inaugural World Triathlon Multisport Festival held in Penticton in 2017, passed suddenly on Aug. 31, 2024. Brown was 51. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline and their two children, McKinley and Jonah. A former competitive swimmer, Brown was also an avid rugby player before turning his sights […]

Saturday’s penultimate stage of the 2024 Vuelta a España was the final road stage, and Eddie Dunbar became the fifth rider to take multiple wins. There wasn’t much movement in the GC top 10, but Primož Roglič has one hand on the trophy, leading Ben O’Connor by 2:02 with only Sunday’s time trial finale to […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Eddie Dunbar (Jayco AlUla) took his second stage win in the 2024 Vuelta a España. The Irishman held off the favourites on the murderous climb of the Picón Blanco. Enric Mas (Movistar) crossed the line in second place. Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) finished third, 3 seconds behind Mas and will […]

Roadside Vuelta: Ed Hood looks back at the final stage of the 2012 Vuelta in Madrid. ‘Ultimo kilometro!’ the ‘speaker’ bellows into his mic as up on the big screen, De Kort tries to make his legs forget about the Bola del Mundo. His ‘body weight over the pedals’ style is similar to his Capo, […]

Dave Turner has a legacy that few can match; as both a racer and bike designer, Dave Turner’s authenticity and deep roots in the cycling world have made him a trusted figure for over three decades. The company motto says it all, “building premium bikes since 1994, we simply design and build bikes that are […]

How cool would it be to see a world criterium championship someday? If you’ve been to a crit before, you know how exciting and fan-friendly they can be. A short circuit of around a kilometre or so, with four tight bends, makes for thrilling racing. Some riders will try to break away and take the […]

  You’ve been riding mountain bikes for 20 years. You can drop, jump, corner, and ride fast—so what could a mountain bike lesson possibly teach you? But here’s the truth: you’re casing jumps, walking technical climbs and your buddies are waiting for you at the top. Maybe it’s time to admit that even experienced riders […]

After 13 stages defrocked of his red jersey, Primož Roglič finally took it back from Ben O’Connor, as the Slovenian earned his third stage victory of the 79th Vuelta a España. Roglič now leads O’Connor by 1:54, while Enric Mas is +2:20. Red Bull’s man is well poised to claim his fourth Vuelta title. The […]

Julian Alaphilippe will be leaving Soudal-Quick-Step and heading to Tudor Cycling, and Remco Evenepoel will miss his teammate. “He is one of the most iconic riders in the history of the team. Becoming world champion two years in a row — not many can say that. Many victories, 15 days in yellow at the Tour. […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hangrohe) stamped over the finale of the nineteenth stage to take the win and the overall lead in the 2024 Vuelta a España. The Slovenian finished off the work of his team on the tough final climb of the Alto de Moncalvillo. David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) and Mattias […]

Fans are ready for the 2024 World Cup downhill racing in Loudenvielle this weekend. After a summer hiatus following the chaotic and muddy races in Les Gets, the 2024 season resumed in Andorra with the World Championships, where Loris Vergier and Vali Höll narrowly claimed the coveted rainbow jerseys. The 2024 World Cup has delivered […]

Simone Roganti, the 21-year-old Italian cyclist, died on August 25th from a heart attack. An autopsy has revealed it was caused by a heart arrhythmia. His heart suddenly stopped at 10:30 p.m. at his parents’ home in Spoltore. They immediately alerted emergency services, and doctors tried everything to revive him, but nothing could be done. […]

Gear Break: Rudy Project Astral X super-lightweight glasses, Discover new features as Zwift celebrates 10 years, Lezyne smarter, safer rides – Introducing Ai Alert rear bike lights, Mission Workshop Acre Series vest and jacket, Classified and TRP unveil VISTAR // Powershift 1X16 electronic groupset and Litespeed launches titanium bike trade-in program benefitting Bearings Bike Works. […]

The 2024 Enduro World Cup finale in Loudenvielle is this weekend. The thrilling conclusion is in the picturesque French Pyrenees. This is Loudenvielle’s fourth consecutive year of hosting the race, offering challenging trails and stunning mountain views. With over 3,000 meters of descending the course looks to provide some killer racing. UCI Enduro World Cup […]

Cyclocross has come a long way. Toe clips, barcons and steel bikes are all relics of the past. Although many of the vintage ‘cross bikes are things of beauty, they pale in comparison to the lightweight machines of today. And before, dear reader, you think (as some of the comments in my cheeky, satirical “Old […]

Nearly 20 years ago, I came across an image of someone skiing at Le Massif, and it immediately captivated me. Skiing down to the Saint Lawrence River looked so surreal that I vowed to visit one day. Though my trip didn’t coincide with ski season, I discovered that lift-assisted mountain biking here is just as […]

As the 79th Vuelta a España galloped towards Sunday’s finish, it veered into the Basque Country on Thursday for another breakaway feast. One Spaniard had a glorious day, Equipo Kern Pharma’s Urko Berrade victorious from yet another successful breakaway. Another, Mikel Landa, had a bad day, his podium chances scuppered. ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma earned […]