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.
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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.
For most couples, surviving a weekend trip to IKEA without filing for divorce is a major relationship milestone. Amy and Kyle Hudson are taking it further: they are attempting to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.
If you want to test your legs on the Welsh gradients without booking a flight or buying a new rain jacket, ROUVY has you covered. The indoor platform just launched the Virtual RideCymru, featuring three stunning augmented reality stages and a chance to win a sold-out real-world entry.
Christopher Clive Froome, the ultimate algorithmic rider of the Team Sky era, is officially an AI tech executive. He’s joining Vekta as Chief Innovation Officer to try and teach their training algorithms that human beings actually get tired.
Zwift just released a desperate spring update to keep you tethered to the metaverse all summer. We break down the new “virtual gravel” map, designer PNS kits, and why the algorithm is finally telling you to go outside.
Fantic Bikes redesigned their website and sent us a press release about it. Is a brand restyling actually news? We take a cynical look at the e-MTB brand’s new digital journey and “rebellious” identity.