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The 88th edition of Gent-Wevelgem (now “In Flanders Fields”) delivered exactly the kind of agonizing, crosswind-battered chaos we were promised. Here are the five major takeaways from Jasper Philipsen’s sprint and Lorena Wiebes’ tactical masterclass.
Gent-Wevelgem changed its name to “In Flanders Fields,” but the crosswinds are still going to destroy the peloton. We preview the route, the Kemmelberg cobbles, and the heavy hitters looking to survive the chaos this Sunday.
The inaugural Lombardy Gran Trail kicks off next week, offering 550 kilometers of mixed-surface riding through northern Italy. It’s billed as an “unsupported” bikepacking adventure, but organizers are courageously providing free indoor base camps with hot showers, proving that sleeping in a ditch is officially out of style.
This conclusion from Cycles of Representation breaks down how English-language cycling media does much more than just report race results—it actively constructs the narrative and meaning of the sport itself. By examining the evolution and interplay of print, broadcast, and digital media, the essay highlights how Anglo-Saxon bias, historical romanticism, and the “othering” of foreign audiences shape the way we consume professional cycling. However, it also questions the absolute power of this media influence, noting that fans still maintain the ability to form their own readings and resist forced narratives, even in the face of relentless doping scandals and overhyped riders.
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
A critical examination of the production of meaning in the…
Cycling Time Trials Limited (CTT) recently made headlines by announcing…