How many rainbow jerseys do the Dutch need? Mathieu van der Poel followed up his fellow Netherlander Marianne Vos with a big win at the 2024 UCI gravel world championships on Sunday. He entered the race as the odds-on favorite and definitely lived up to the hype. He must have been inspired by his friend […]

The bicycle, or individual elements of it, have been seen as objects of beauty by artists including Picasso, Duchamps, Mucha and even Canada’s own Greg Curnoe. That a machine that appears to be so light and fragile is capable of such speed and graceful movement is a source of wonder. In our modern era few […]

Marianne Vos won the women’s gravel world championships in Leuven, Belgium, outkicking Lotte Kopecky on Saturday. After an early split in the peloton, Vos and Kopecky took the lead, but their cooperation was not perfect, allowing about thirty riders to catch up. A crash further reduced the group. As the race unfolded, a leading quartet […]

The final race of the World Cup DH series saw some cool but foggy weather in the morning. It wasn’t the day Canadians were hoping for but an incredible day of racing nonetheless. Junior women With only nine competitors in the junior women started the day. The two Canadian women rode first, battling through thick […]

Hold your loved ones tight, gang. Strava is down. You can’t upload your ride. And on a weekend? Double whammy. That longass, hard AF group ride you did today and got 5th on a KOM? Nope. That epic 300 km gravel ride you went on? Negator. Don’t even ask about the quick little rip on […]

Debuting his rainbow jersey, Tadej Pogačar won Saturday’s 1.Pro-rated Giro dell’Emilia, one of Italian warm-up races for next Saturday’s Il Lombardia, the Race of the Falling Leaves. In a classic Pog move, the Slovenian went solo with 38 km remaining. Michael Woods finished just off the podium. It was his fifth Giro dell’Emilia top-5; Rusty […]

Roadside Lombardia 2007: Next Saturday sees the 118th Il Lombardia, one of the oldest Monuments. Ed Hood isn’t old enough to remember the first edition in 1905, but has had a romantic relationship with the ‘Race of the Falling Leaves’ for a long time. He casts his memory back to his first visit to the […]

Another beautiful day here in Mont Sainte Anne, and after the semi-finals of the DH class, the elite men and women raced the XCC course. Women Elite It was a stacked field of riders in the women’s elite race and it was a fairly tight pack for the first couple of laps. Eventually the top […]

From October 4-6, 2024, the UCI mountain bike World Cup Mont Sainte Anne, is the place to be. It’s the final round of the series. The last chance for riders in the XCO, XCC and DH classes to gather points for the overall titles. Canadian contenders For the elite men, it’s Gunnar Holmgren with the […]

Former pro cyclist Marlon Pérez has died after being stabbed in Colombia. The former Colombian procyclist and national time trial champion in 2001, died after an incident in Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia. The stabbing occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 3, following an argument with an acquaintance. Authorities have identified the suspect, known by the […]

On Saturday and Sunday, the 2024 UCI gravel worlds go down in Leuven, Belgium, and are set to feature some fantastic racing. Saturday will see these categories racing: women elite, men 50-54, men 55-59, men 60-64, men 65+, women 19-34, women 35-39, women 40-44, women 45-49, women 50+. And on the following day, the categories […]

The leaves are falling, and temperatures are dropping. For those not involved in cyclocross, the road, MTB, or gravel season is likely over. After a long year of training and racing, what comes next? Peter Glassford of Consummate Athlete emphasizes the importance of taking a break before resuming training. “After a priority race or competitive […]

It’s new kit day for Tadej Pogačar! After clinching victory at the 2024 UCI road world Championships on Sunday, his clothing sponsor Pissei quickly crafted his custom gear adorned with the iconic rainbow stripes. In an Instagram, X, and TikTok video, Pogačar reveals his collection of new apparel—skinsuits, speedsuits, bibs, jackets, vests—you name it! And […]

No UCI downhill race is complete without the sound of fully-pinned chainsaws; the noise and smell of a two-stroke engine just gets you stoked. It’s the ultimate noisemaker. And although it was a noise-making device before the passing of Canadian downhhill legend Stevie Smith AKA Chainsaw, it’s as much a tribute to him as anything […]

Gear Break: Cycology women’s performance jersey and cargo bib shorts, introducing the all-new 3T Primo WPNT, an Icon refreshed: The perfect marriage of art and performance, MAAP drops latest additions to Alt_Road Range, re-engineered to seek out wild and epic spaces, Zwift’s 10-year celebrations continue with 2024 Tour of Watopia, Santini Cycling presents the new […]

At the end of a perfect fall day here in Mont Sainte Anne, two UCI XCC races went down; U23 women and U23 men. U23 women The riders took off promptly at 4:30 pm in dry conditions with a gentle, cool breeze. The crowds cheered as the field rushed into the first corner. With three […]

At a recent bike event it happened; disaster struck. I didn’t see it, but I heard the crash. A friend went over the bars, landing on his head. I saw the aftermath of the crash as he ragdolled down the hill. His legs spasming when he came to a stop. He was out cold. My […]

The UCI gravel world championships will take over Leuven, Belgium, for its third edition, set for Oct.r 5-6. The event has quickly become one of cycling’s most exciting new disciplines, merging the speed of road racing with the off-road adventure of mountain biking, and this year’s competition is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown. […]

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The Tour de l’Abitibi will host the first-ever Women’s Junior Nations’ Cup in 2025. This marks a significant step forward for junior women’s cycling in Canada. It will take place from July 10 to 14, , in Val-d’Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The event will precede the 55th edition of the men’s race, which is set for July […]

There will be lots of big names at the 2024 UCI gravel world championships on Saturday and Sunday—but one of them is most known for his driving abilities: Valtteri Bottas. In 2024, the UCI Gravel World Series gave amateur riders the opportunity to qualify by placing in the top 25 percent at one of the […]

After a standout season, Victoria’s Sarah van Dam is set to make the leap to the Women’s WorldTour, joining Ceratizit – WNT Pro Cycling for 2025. The 22-year-old, who has been with the Continental-level DNA Pro Cycling team, will now compete at the highest level of women’s professional cycling with the German squad, which is […]

In April of 2024, I found myself in Kamloops, BC—a place where mountain biking is more than a hobby. But in a town full of bike shops, there was only one guy renting mountain bikes. His name? Jay Bearhead. What started as a simple rental became a deep dive into an incredible story of resilience, […]

The 2024 season is far from over and EUROTRASH has the videos, results, reports and rider quotes from the men’s and women’s Binche – Chimay – Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke, the first two stages of the Cro Race and the Betcity Elfstedenrace. Mark Cavendish to stay with Astana Qazaqstan – TOP STORY. Rider news: At least […]

When you buy cycling equipment, you always want to make sure you’re dealing with a company that has good customer service. If you’ve spent your hard-earned money on a product that you may use every day, you need to be sure that if something goes wrong, the brand has your back. Favero Electronics, known for […]