Le Col enters the gravel file with its ARC Collection. We tested out their lightweight rain jacket, merino wool longsleeve jersey, cargo bib shorts, and overshorts. Β By now, it should be no secret my love of gravel, bikepacking, and all forms of βall-roadβ drop bar adventures. While it has been a boon for the […]
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Photo by Jeana Bala on Unsplash Lighthouses jutting out of cliffs. Fresh Atlantic lobster. Colossal forests of spruce and fir. Maine conjures a lot of romantic images, and if you love vast timberland and quiet small towns, Vacationland certainly lives up to its nickname. But while there are many ways to explore this holiday hot […]
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Crypto exchanges bet big on cycling teams and are changing the sport with sponsorships and innovation. Read how these partnerships work, why companies pick certain teams and how cryptocurrency is changing sports betting. No stranger to sponsorships, cryptocurrency exchanges are now major backers of professional cycling. Top teams are being invested by companies that are […]
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Road cycling has seen incredible growth in popularity over the last 20 or 30 years. Famous events, such as the Tour de France and Giro dβItalia always caught the attention of sports fans but the success of the high-profile events at the Olympics over the last few decades has really grown the sport on a […]
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Sports gels are super easy and convenient ride fuel. But are you actually getting what you paid for? What is β or more importantly β what ISNβT in your gel? In the spring of 2024, Reddit boards and endurance blogs were abuzz with controversy as Spring Energy gels came under fire. A runner and environmental […]
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It may only be February, but we canβt help daydreaming about Montana summersβtheyβre simply the best! Montana isnβt just where we host our trips; itβs our backyard, and we couldnβt be more excited to share it with you. From May through September,Β The Cycling HouseΒ will guide you through Big Sky Country, showcasing our favorite roads, climbs, […]
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Cycling is considered by fans full of excitement and has delivered some of the most thrilling and jaw-dropping moments in sporting history β ever. From catastrophic crashes to dodgy doping scandals, this is a sport that has certainly had its fair share of controversy and unforgettable moments. Lance Armstrong β Possibly the Biggest Doping Scandal […]
SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling should be enjoyable, so improving your fitness and speed doesnβt have to be a self-tormenting experiment. And donβt try to create a different you. Your only goal should be to enjoy riding as much as possible and, above all, get better. The good news is that itβs not difficult […]
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PEZ readers will know that the Giro dβItalia is my favorite of the Grand Tours. The Tour de France is THE Grand Tour. The Vuelta aka the Spanish Hillclimb Championships is the most fun. But the Giro is the most beautiful. So I was thrilled when I learned about and was given the opportunity to […]
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As most of the cyclocross World champions held their rainbow jerseys for another year, we have all the excitement from the World cyclocross championships in LiΓ©vin. Plus the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Alula Tour and the French season opener, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille La Marseillaise, all with video, race reports, results […]
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One does not really expect a book about one of the most storied names in Italian cycling, famous for quill stems and cork handlebar tape, to begin with a discussion featuring a British fashion designer but when that designer is bike-mad Paul Smith and he is chatting with Antonio Colombo of the famous tubing dynasty […]
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Are you an avid cyclist looking to improve your riding experience? Perhaps youβre someone who enjoys occasional rides but wants to make your cycling adventures more efficient and fun? Donβt worryβthereβs a variety of tech gadgets out there for everyone, as you will see in this article. But keep in mind that with so many […]
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Cycling is a tactical sport full of ups and downs, keeping fans on the edge. For bettors, cycling provides another avenue to secure wins. As more UK punters are looking for flexible and diverse options to place their bets, the popularity of Gamblingproβs non GamStop sports betting sites has risen due to better odds and […]
SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The INEOS Grenadiers have announced that the team is joining forces with the highly regarded Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team, an exciting addition to the teamβs development partnership network. Strengthening a Long-Standing Relationship The two teams have worked closely together for several years, with Hot Tubes alumni Magnus Sheffield, AJ […]
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Shelley Verses was the first female soigneur to work on a top professional team in Europe. This was at a time when most team managers still thought a womanβs place was at home making the soup for her husband to return from work. This is the story of her break through and her return to […]
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The fusion of gambling and esports is one of the major transformations in the entertainment and gaming industries. In recent years, players have been able to use the same login details to bet on classic casino games and competitive titles like Dota 2 and its counterparts. These virtual platforms blend the traditional form of gambling […]
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Winter trail adventures are calling and fat biking is the answer! Cyclists donβt need to hibernate when there is a snowy playground beckoning enthusiasts to South Eastern Ontario. With the key to any winter fat bike ride being the surface you choose to ride on, you can easily find lots of trail, forest, frozen water […]
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LIEVIN, Fra. β January 31, 2025 β Team USA kicked off theΒ 2025 UCI Cyclocross World ChampionshipsΒ with the Team Relay. The six-person team, one rider from each category, did their fastest laps possible to battle against nine other countries for the rainbow stripes. Team USA consisted of:Β Scott FunstonΒ (Boulder, Colo.; Cervelo / OrangeLiving),Β Aidan VollmuthΒ (Mendham, N.J.;Β Finkraft Junior Cycling […]
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Gear Break: EkoΓ― cold weather clothing, drop bar options added to Shimano CUES Ecosystem, Campagnolo Shamal wheels: New design, endless stories, J. Demsky merges art and innovation with Gobik, Smith returns to the archives with the relaunch of the Ultralite sunglass and Chris King updates their iconic espresso tampers. Β Long Sleeves Jersey EKOΓ COLD […]
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As the professional cycling season gets underway, fans and analysts alike begin to focus their attention on the peloton, scrutinizing riders, strategies and courses that will define the outcome. As much as projecting race winners is a science, it truly is an artfully complex sport. Letβs break down what makes a winner, how race routes […]
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The triathlon bike isΒ probably the most difficult part of a triathleteβs equipment to choose from. Choosing your bike is sometimes a headache, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand euros. So, what should you choose between a lightweight road bike, an aerodynamic bike, or a time trial bike? Hereβs a quick read […]
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In this weekβs AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: TDU wraps up, comments on the big budget teams, βcross championships looming, new TUE concerns; Netflix may change the way we watch sports and does βUnrivaledβ have lessons for cycling? # Catch up on pro cycling β and its […]
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As the road season gets into full swing, EUROTRASH has all the news from the AlUla Tour and Surf Coast Classic with video, results, reports and rider quotes. *** A slightly different looking EUROTRASH Thursday due to technical reasons. *** TOP STORY: Wout van Aert now on shorter cranks Rider news: Dispute between Wout van […]
SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling, with all its freedom and rush, also brings aches that arenβt always simple. Thereβs that gnawing knee pain from too many climbs or the back soreness from those hours hunched over the handlebars. As many cyclists β whether professional or not β will tell you, pain is part of […]
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We couldnβt be more excited to seeΒ The Cycling HouseΒ staff rocking some sharp, desert-themedΒ Eliel CyclingΒ kits over the last year. Guess what? Nowβs your chance to snag your very own! Our online store is officially open, featuring those same kitsΒ plusΒ a variety of fresh colors and styles to suit your vibe. As a bonus,Β weβre offering 50% off your […]