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Nine days, 1,153 kilometers, and a brutal alpine reckoning on the unpaved slopes of the Colle delle Finestre. Read our definitive preview of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women.
The Stelvio Pass isn’t enough suffering anymore. For its 14th edition, La Stelvio Santini is introducing a dedicated gravel day with 2,000m of climbing. Registration closes May 30, so read the breakdown and get moving.
Belgian cycling royalty just made it official. Lotte Kopecky and Axel Merckx quietly tied the knot in Bruges. Plus: we calculate the terrifying VO2 max of their future children and investigate a deeply disturbing rumor from the 2006 Tour de France.
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…