When cycling fans think of the Tour de France, they often picture the breathtaking mountain climbs, the electric sprints down the Champs-Élysées, and the sheer unpredictability of a three-week race. But behind the scenes, another world thrives on that unpredictability: the world of bookmakers and sports betting. For many fans, placing a wager on their […]

La Vuelta 2025  Stage 21 | Alalpardo > Madrid After three weeks of racing that stretched from the vineyards of Piedmont to the streets of Madrid, La Vuelta 2025 wrapped up in dramatic – and unexpected – fashion. The final stage from Alalpardo to the Spanish capital was cut short as protests spilled onto the road, halting the […]

Carefully working my way through Phil Cavell’s “The Midlife Cyclist” for some weeks now, a remarkable book of startling scope, I have found that whenever I mention the title it causes people to smile or laugh indulgently. They seem to either hear “midlife crisis,” or picture another dive into the realm of Middle Aged Men […]

LA VUELTA 2025  STAGE 20  ROBLEDO DE CHAVELA > BOLA DEL MUNDO. PUERTO DE NAVACERRADA – Stage summary from laVuelta.com Well, folks, here we are, the final climb of the Vuelta is behind us, and who else but Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) showed up to finish the job in style! On the brutal, leg-shattering […]

Roadside Vuelta’12: Stage 20, the penultimate stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España, finishes on the summit of the Bola del Mondo. Puerto de Navacerrada after 165.6 kilometres of hard racing. Back in 2012 the second last stage of the Vuelta also finished on the mythical climb of the Bola del Mondo. Ed Hood and […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 19 RUEDA > GUIJUELO – Stage summary from laVuelta.com Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has turned into a proper master of sprints in La Vuelta, claiming on Friday his third stage win in this edition. The Belgian star first appeared in 2020, taking one victory. He returned in 2021 and claimed two more. This year […]

In this week’s Gear Break, we’ve got some exciting new gear (and nutrition) for you. On September 9th, Garmin launched the Edge 550 and 850, with new features like adaptive coaching plans and smart fueling alerts. They also unveiled the new Rally 110 and 210 pedal-based power meters, which offer accurate performance data and a […]

Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) did what people love him to do, reaching speeds of 60kmh enroute to winning the stage 18 time trial in Valladolid at he 2025 Vuelta a Espana. Overall Joao Almeida closed to within 40 seconds of race leader Jonas Vingegaard, but with tomorrow’s stage relatively flat, it’s looking like this Vuelta […]

Your Thursday cycling news roundup, featuring key Vuelta updates and analysis, plus Canadian & Slovenian Worlds teams, upcoming under-the-radar races — and a peek into Geraint Thomas’ mindset as he heads into retirement. TOP STORY:  Vingegaard Appears Vulnerable — but a Shortened Time Trial Should Save his Red Jersey Race News: Victor Campaenerts out of […]

Photo by Coen van de Broek on Unsplash Texas is huge, and if you’ve only driven the interstates, you might assume it’s all highways, but anyone who has ridden here knows there’s more. Here are five rides that show Texas at its most dramatic. When locals talk about the Caprock, they mean the escarpment that […]

LA VUELTA 2025 | STAGE 17 | O BARCO DE VALDEORRAS > ALTO DE EL MORREDERO   PEZ SEz – PEZ-Fans – I’m posting this update from the Borgo Stazione hotel near Lake Garda, near the end of a trip visiting a couple more bike hotels that I’ll be reviewing in the coming weeks.  I missed today’s stage due to […]

Stage 16 of La Vuelta 25 had to be shortened due to protests, but it didn’t prevent Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) from taking his 58th professional victory, and his first in the Spanish Grand Tour. The Colombian icon made the decisive breakaway on the roads of Galicia, where he proved to be a driving force […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España enters its decisive final week with Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida locked in a razor-thin GC battle, while protests continue to threaten the race’s outcome. Beyond the peloton, major shifts are reshaping the wider world of sports—from Nielsen’s overhaul of TV ratings that could redefine sports economics, to the ongoing […]

TOOLBOX:  Sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools for athletes, yet it is often overlooked compared to training and nutrition. Emerging research shows that what you eat—and when you eat it—can significantly impact sleep quality, recovery, and performance. From carbohydrate-rich dinners and tryptophan-dense proteins to supplements like tart cherry juice and melatonin, nutrition […]

Columbus is preparing for one of the most impactful weekends on its calendar as Pelotonia 2026 approaches. This two-day cycling event in August will welcome over 6,000 riders who will take on distances ranging from 24 to 190 miles, supported by countless volunteers and spectators. More than just an athletic challenge, the ride directly funds […]

On this rest day morning, we dive deep into UAE’s “strategy” — which may well be working — plus check in on the week’s other rides and races in England, the Netherlands and Maryland. TOP STORY:  UAE’s Strategy: We Want It All Race News: Dramatic Finale and Emotional Farewell Mark 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 15 | A VEIGA/VEGADEO > MONFORTE DE LEMOS Today’s report from La Vuelta – Holy cow, folks! After a week and a half of near-misses and podium heartbreaks, Lidl-Trek finally broke their curse at the Vuelta a España, and who else but Mads Pedersen was the one to do it? The […]

Once upon a time pretty much everything was painstakingly made by hand until the Industrial Revolution and the rise of mass production. Economies of scale meant that manufacturing vast quantities of identical goods was good for the pockets of both the producer and the consumer. But there still remain a few outposts where individualization and […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 14 AVILÉS > LA FARRAPPONA Today’s report from La Vuelta – The day after Joao Almeida conquered L’Angliru, it was Marc Soler’s turn to shine for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on La Farrapona. The Spanish attacker delivered a masterclass performance to claim a summit he had previously settled for second on behind David […]

Kingbull has unveiled a new fat ebike, the Rover 2.0. This bike brings together power, range, and comfort in one sleek, sturdy package. It has a rugged frame, a robust Bafang motor, a reliable Samsung battery, and a full suspension system that enables it to conquer every terrain. The Rover 2.0 is suitable for riders […]

l’Angliru Look Back: Ed Hood made his first pilgrimage to the mythical climb of the Alto de l’Angliru back in 2008. As the 2025 edition of the Vuelta a España climbed l’Angliru on stage 13, we take a look back at Ed’s expedition to the heights of Northern Spain. In January we lost our friend […]

Cryptocurrency is steadily carving out a place within sports and gaming, influencing payment options and betting habits in new ways. Cryptocurrency’s integration into sports and gambling is gaining momentum, with more events and platforms accepting digital currencies like Bitcoin. In 2024, global crypto payments topped an estimated $1.3 trillion, a figure that underscores how digital […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 13  CABEZÓN DE LA SAL > L’ANGLIRU Today’s report from La Vuelta – Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) had to settle for second on Friday, despite setting his sights on conquering L’Angliru with La Roja on his shoulders – an achievement that would have made him the first leader of La Vuelta to […]

In this week’s Gear Break we have some new and exciting bikes ranging from race-ready road to all-road and beyond. First up, Mosaic Cycles RT-Zero “halo” bike showing off the future Mosaic envisions for itself. Pinarello, this week, have released the latest F-Series range. Then, we have the Pashley Cycles Wildfinder, a new steel all-terrain […]

Conditions were quite peaceful before the stage. All the drama on today’s Vuelta stage happily took place on the road rather than off: Pro-Palestinian protests were visible but peaceful and unobtrusive, and while Juan Ayuso was central to today’s developments, his riding was the focus rather than his employment. Ayuso was all smiles after the […]