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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.
When Wout van Aert crossed the finish line in the Roubaix velodrome, his tears were an eight-year tribute to his late teammate, Michael Goolaerts.
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…
Beyond the sweat and gears lies a complex system of representation. Part one of this series explores how the media translates the chaos of professional cycling into a consumable, narrativized myth for a global audience.