Tour Rider Interview: As the 2025 Tour de France hots up, we take a look back to when Ed Hood talked to the first North American to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey – Canada’s Alex Stieda. The coveted Maillot Jaune wasn’t on his shoulders for long, but that claim is set in the […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 7 Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) took his second 2025 Tour de France stage victory on the summit of the Mur-de-Bretagne. The Slovenian beat Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike) and took the leader’s yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who was dropped early on the […]

Major bike brands are now choosing to sell directly to customers (D2C) through their websites instead of relying on local bike shops (LBS). This shift is driven by the rise of online shopping, where people want faster, simpler and more convenient ways to buy. Many cyclists now research bikes, compare models and complete their purchases […]

Electronic drivetrain systems such as Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap AXS and Campagnolo EPS bring precision, programmability and convenience to cycling. But for amateur riders, these premium systems come with trade-offs in cost, complexity and reliability. Electronic shifting is a bike gear system that uses buttons and small motors to change gears instead of traditional mechanical […]

Cycling is a versatile sport with many disciplines, each requiring its own skills, techniques and gear. Many cyclists start on roads but eventually become curious about tackling rougher trails. This curiosity often leads to the challenge of switching from road cycling to mountain biking. This shift demands adapting to new terrains, riding styles and physical […]

Norway’s harsh weather, with long winters, heavy snowfall and changing conditions, creates an environment where only the toughest cyclists can succeed. The country’s varied landscape, from frozen fjords to steep mountain roads, tests both physical strength and mental toughness. Riding outdoors in subzero temperatures and limited daylight for much of the year forces Norwegian cyclists […]

Gear Break: Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt 3 & Roam 3 review, Shimano gravel goes wireless, Pinarello launches Dogma GR & Grevil F, Campagnolo outfits Team Cofidis at TDF, special Groupama – FDJ Edition from Wilier, Scope aero wheels featured at the Tour, UK’s Pashley releases steel Roadfinder SL Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 ($349.99) and ROAM 3 […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 6 Report: Ben Healy put on an incredible display, taking an amazing solo win after attacking an elite break with more than 40km remaining. Meanwwhile the battle for the yellow jersey came down to just one second! Stage 6 was the perfect combination of twists, turns and hills that just […]

Let’s be honest. Most cyclists don’t need five bikes. Not really. One for racing, one for gravel, one for rain, one for errands, one that sits untouched because it “might be useful someday.” It happens. It piles up. And at some point, you start wondering what all this was for. That’s where this shift began. […]

The Tour de France 2025 Heats Up and we have all the latest GC gaps and record-breaking stats in a comprehensive roundup where we break down the key GC battles, surprising stats, stage winners, and team strategies shaping the world of pro cycling right now. Plus outside of France we look at the Giro d’Italia […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 5 Report: Remco Evenepoel won the first time trial stage of the 2025 Tour de France. The World time trial champion beat Tadej Pogačar over the 33 flat kilometres. The Slovenian did take the yellow jersey. The biggest loser of the day was Jonas Vingegaard, who lost almost a minute […]

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After yesterday’s slow promenade start to the day, today’s stage promised much more action with a tailwind start and a final 30km packed with short, sharp climbs, small roads and numerous corners. A much more interesting stage profile for the attackers and punchy riders today The break of the day went without any trouble from […]

Eight years ago, I bought my first gravel bike — a 2017 Devinci Hatchet Carbon — just as gravel riding was taking off. Since then, and especially over the past four years of deep diving into bikepacking, that once-racy build has evolved into a fully customized adventure machine. From gearing upgrades and suspension tweaks to […]

No breakaways and no action is the best way to sum up the first 110km of stage 3… Despite the lack of action the crowds were out in force to see the peloton with many villages decorated for the occasion. After an action packed first two stages of Le Tour the riders weren’t keen on […]

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2025 Tour de France Stage 2 Report: Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the second stage of the 2025 Tour de France in Boulogne-sur-Mer. He was the best in an uphill sprint in a difficult finale with several short, steep climbs. He got the better of GC men; Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) and Jonas […]

From its inception in 1903, the Tour de France has aimed to encompass all the regions of France (although it has managed Corsica only once). The 2025 version, compared to previous editions that started in or touched on neighbouring countries, is entirely inside of the Hexagon, as France is roughly shaped. In 2018 Rapha put […]

2025 Tour de France Stage 1 Report: The first stage of the 2025 Tour de France promised excitement with a probable sprint finish and it didn’t disappoint, and cross winds gapped some GC hopefuls.  The combination of the pressure of the Tour, crosswinds, the battle for the first jerseys and massive crowds led to a […]

Tour Rider Feature: Ed Hood looks back at the career of Scotland’s first Tour de France rider – Ian Steel. 1955 was the year, and Steel was part of the first Great Britain team in Tour history that lined up on July the 7th in Le Havre on the Normandy coast. That Tour wasn’t his […]

After 30+ years travelling to Italy to chase multiple Giro’s, ride events, visit brands and attend product launches, plus a few holiday trips, I’ve learned a lot about most regions of the country, how to get around, and more importantly, where to ride and where to stay.  This article has some of my own personal […]

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Milwaukee, Wis. – July 3, 2025 – The 2025 USA Cycling Masters & Junior Road National Championships, hosted by Tour of America’s Dairyland, concluded on Wednesday, July 2 with 82 National Titles awarded to Masters and Junior categories over the five-day event. 938 athletes from all around the United States competed for the Stars and Stripes jersey in […]

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The 2025 Tour de France promises a showdown unlike any other, with cycling’s modern “Big Four”—Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, and Mathieu van der Poel—ready to battle across three weeks of varied terrain, brutal mountains, and tactical sprints. From a flat and wind-swept opening week through northern France to epic summit finishes in the […]