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A brutal mix of crashes, injuries, and illness has wiped out the heavy favorites for Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race. Here is the breakdown of who is out, and who is left to fight for the win.
33 climbs, infinite traffic islands, and a massive glass of beer on the podium. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Amstel Gold Race.
Following an impressive Classics campaign, Under-23 Time-Trial World Champion Zoe Bäckstedt has extended her contract with Canyon-SRAM-Zondacrypto through 2028.
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…