Giro d’Italia Stage 1 Race Report: The Giro d’Italia started with a stage win for Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek). The Dane beat Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) in the sprint from a thinned out lead group. Mikel Landa, one of the GC favourites, crashed hard in the finale. Pedersen took the first leader’s […]

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Cycling fans now consider more than just who crosses the finish line first. The UCI has introduced a set of new betting transparency rules for 2025, and they’re already starting to shake things up in a good way. These changes build on the integrity measures the UCI rolled out in 2022. Back then, the focus […]

2025 Giro d’Italia Rider Preview: Where the 2024 Giro d’Italia was dominated by one man, Tadej Pogačar, we expect an exciting battle for the final pink jersey this year. A different Slovenian is our top favourite this time, but there will be several other strong riders at the start in Albania on Friday. Primoz Roglič […]

TULSA, Okla. – May 8, 2025 – In one month’s time, the top American road racers will arrive in Tulsa’s Blue Dome District for the first stop of the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough omnium and the opening event of the American Criterium Cup. Twilight in Tulsa starts the summer season, followed by five premier events […]

As we get excited about the forthcoming Giro d’Italia, we have a very full EUROTRASH bag this Thursday with Giro team announcements and the latest news for Italy, well the Grande Partenza in Albania. Plus three stages of the La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es with videos, reports, results and the rider quotes. TOP STORY: Caleb […]

2025 Giro d’Italia Route: The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia will start in Albania on Friday 9th of May. This year’s Italian Grand Tour starts relatively easily, with a very tough final week. That said, the first few days are going to show us who will be the possible winner. We take a look […]

The term omega-3 fatty acids may ring a bell. Let’s demystify omega-3s and show road cyclists how to use them for overall health—and, potentially, performance. Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids. You’ll spot them labeled on salmon, flaxseed oil, and plenty of “heart-healthy” snack bars. Meanwhile, their cousin, omega-6 fatty acids, is more frequently demonized, as it’s […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has so many photos in his archive that he has put together a ‘Special Photo Gallery’ part two from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. More of John’s unique view of the peloton and the wide world. *** You can see more […]

In a fully-packed EUROTRASH Monday, we have the first Grand Tour of 2025 – La Vuelta Femenina, kicked off on Sunday with a team time trial in Barcelona. Plus the final stages of the Tour de Romandie and the Eschborn-Frankfurt one-day Classic in Germany, all with video, race reports, results and the rider’s thoughts. TOP […]

In the third volume of his “Cycling Legends” series, author Chris Sidwells focused on the first man to win all three Grand Tours in his career and the first to win the Tour de France five times. “Monsieur Chrono” was the nickname given to Jacques Anquetil, who built his reputation through his brilliance as a […]

Ed’s Giro Photo Album: As the 2025 Giro d’Italia is about to start, we look back at Ed Hood’s Giro photo album and his personal ‘Alternative A to Z‘ of the Italian Grand Tour. We love the Giro and Ed knew the race better than most, take note of his (near) complete guide to everything […]

As the sun begins to shine brighter and summer entices us outdoors, it’s the perfect time to explore new and healthy ways to enjoy the season. One fantastic option to elevate your summer adventures is hopping onto an electric trike (or e-trike). Whether you’re zipping around the neighborhood, exploring scenic trails, or simply enjoying a […]

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In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Tadej Pogačar continues to dominate, “The Athletic” weighs in on cycling, Uno-X’s clever jersey, the excitement of women’s racing, cycling TV is stuck in the past … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the […]

A slightly slimmer than normal EUROTRASH Thursday due to the lack of internet and power in Spain on Monday and Tuesday. The spring Classics are over, but we have the videos, results, reports and rider views from the first two stages of the Tour de Romandie. TOP STORY: Remco Evenepoel angry after ‘disrespectful’ statements about […]

The Ligurian Coast from Genao to Lucca is one of my favorite regions of la bell’Italia. I’ve spent some quality time here and can attest the area is filled with excellent rides along the coast and into the mountains that define it. This ride from Levanto to Sestri Levante is a classic, and takes in […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – April 29, 2025 – USA Cycling is excited to welcome Paul Manning as the new Women’s Track Endurance Coach. A decorated Olympian and highly respected coach, Manning brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset that will help elevate the women’s track program following the retirement of former coach Gary […]

The Giro is almost upon us, and this Grand Tour always seems to feature chaotic weather. How does being cold affect our cycling performance, and is there a difference between just having cold skin and muscle versus actual hypothermia? The 2024 Spring Classics were marked by pretty horrendous weather, with near freezing temperatures and heavy […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has put together another ‘Special Photo Gallery’ from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. The best shots from the top bike races and, of course, John’s choice of ‘other’ subjects from his collection. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

A full Monday EUROTRASH with all the news from Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where Tadej Pogačar dominated the finale in the men’s race and Kimberly Le Court surprisingly won the women’s event. We also catch-up with the Tour of the Alps and the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo. All the video action, results, reports and the rider quotes. […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Kimberly Le Court has made history. She is the first Mauritian rider to take the victory in the women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, or any Monument. The 29-year-old AG Insurance-Soudal leader beat Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) and Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) in the sprint after a thrilling final. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very soon. *** […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) has added Liège-Bastogne-Liège to his palmarès for the third time. A duel was expected between the World champion and Remco Evenepoel, but the Slovenian rode away in the style we have become accustomed to, as Evenepoel was on an ‘off day’. The Slovenian attacked on La […]

Many of us take great pleasure in sharing our enthusiasm for the world of cycling (yes, perhaps sometimes oversharing) as there are so many aspects to that world. For someone just beginning their lifetime journey with the World’s Most Efficient Machine there can be so much that is just daunting and even off-putting. A charming […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports analytics, cycling stands on the brink of a data-driven revolution. By leveraging innovative data models, inspired by diverse industries, new opportunities for performance tracking and race predictions emerge. Such insights are crucial as they transform the traditional approaches to training and competition. As technology advances, it has become increasingly […]