STRIKING THE SUN
The 556-page literary epic exploring the cost of greatness.
News and Features
The future of the WorldTour peloton is about to go to war. An eight-stage, 1,093km Italian meat grinder packing 15,150 meters of vertical elevation gain, the 2026 Giro Next Gen stands ready to completely destroy the world’s elite Under-23 fields.
The international mountain biking calendar hits its most scenic and punishing stop this weekend. The 2026 HERO Südtirol Dolomites will test the world’s best marathon riders with brutal high-altitude trails, massive elevation gains, and a fierce battle for the World Cup leader’s jerseys.
Timed climbs on 12.8% dirt walls and absolutely zero room for error. The inaugural La Stelvio Santini Gravel took the legendary alpine weekend completely off-road, turning Alta Valtellina into a high-altitude playground of pure gravel masochism.
This conclusion examines how English-language media constructs the very meaning of professional cycling. From Anglo-Saxon bias to historical romanticism, we explore how narratives are shaped—and how fans still find ways to resist them.
From the “legend” of the Ballon d’Alsace to the sepia-toned filters of modern broadcasts, cycling media is obsessed with its own past. Discover how the industry “invents tradition” to give modern races historical weight and meaning.
From the grueling print era to the polished age of digital broadcasts, how has the way we watch cycling changed the sport itself? A deep dive into the production of cycling media, the role of the “expert” commentator, and the construction of the modern sports spectacle.
Cycling Time Trials Limited (CTT) recently made headlines by announcing…