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 […]

Slovenian national champion Jakob Omrzel was severely affected in a serious accident that occurred during Stage 1 of the Giro della Lungiana race in Italy. According to Slovenian media, his life was in critical condition for a period following the crash. The incident involved Italian cyclist Jacopo Sasso and one of the organizer’s motorcycles, along […]

After crashing out of the Vuelta a España, Wout van Aert will have to end his season. In an announcement from his team, Visma – Lease a Bike, on Thursday, the outfit informed fans of the unfortunate news. “Wout van Aert will not race any more this season. The rider from Visma | Lease a […]

SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS This past August, the day after Micayla Gatto’s 36th birthday, the freerider, filmmaker and artist was at a boatyard in Squamish. She was there to fix up the family’s sailboat. Her goal is not only to get the craft […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Urko Berrade (Kern Pharma) won the eighteenth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard won from a big break, giving his team a third Vuelta victory. Mauro Schmid (Jayco-AlUla) and Pau Miquel (also Kern) finished second and third. Among the favourites, Mikel Landa, Adam Yates and Sepp Kuss had […]

As the Vuelta a España gets close to its finale, with all still to play for. Also the first stages of the Lloyd’s Bank Tour of Britain Men – Results, reports, rider views and race video. Primož Roglič on his bike change – TOP STORY. Rider news: Wout van Aert has no fractures in Vuelta […]

With the ubiquity of tubeless tires in mountain biking, and their growing presence in gravel and even road, tubeless tire plugs are getting more and more advanced. Dynaplug offers several plug options that are far beyond the standard bacon strip and numerous ways to carry and insert these plugs. Of Dynaplug’s many carrying systems, the […]

Cyclists, from mountain bikers to roadies, have an addiction. We all seem to love the sound of our own hubs. The louder a freewheel is while coasting, the more expensive a bike it is likely bolted onto. Which seems weird, when you think about it. Shouldn’t paying more for something, and some of use are […]

Are you looking for a new way to get fit this fall? You may want to consider ‘cross. After all, the sport began as a way for pros to keep in shape and motivated in the cold, soggy winters in Europe, but evolved into a separate and specialized form of racing. In Europe, the cyclocross […]