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CX gallery: An unusual new course delivers drama at World Cup Terralba.
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CX gallery: An unusual new course delivers at World Cup Terralba
World Cup round three wins went to Lucinda Brand and Michael Vanthourenhout at Terralba, Sardinia.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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A cyclocross pilgrimage: There's nothing quite like a trip to the Belgian heartland for the full 'veldrijden' experience.
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A cyclocross pilgrimage
If you're a fan of the sport, there's nothing quite like a trip to its Belgian heartland for the full 'veldrijden' experience, and its charms may be best outside the crowded holiday period.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Alpecin-Deceuninck becomes Alpecin-Premier Tech – and the women's team Fenix-Premier Tech – as Canadian company joins the Belgian WorldTeam(s) for at least three years.
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Premier-Tech replaces Deceuninck as Alpecin co-sponsor for at least three years
Canadian rider Hugo Houle completes the lineup of the team that will be called Alpecin-Premier Tech – the women's squad becomes Fenix-Premier Tech.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Spin Cycle: Pick a side
Not all auctions are made equal.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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There's something wonderfully child-like about swapping spokes for guitar strings, just because you can. escapecollective.com/the-artist-w...
The artist who turned a bike wheel into a musical instrument
The Lethelium is an inspired coming-together of different worlds. A reminder of the many great things bikes have to offer.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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The inside story of how Team Africa Rising is using virtual racing and Zwift to help find the next generation of African pros:

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Beyond the road: Why virtual racing could be the key to Africa’s cycling future
At Team Africa Rising, virtual performance centers and Zwift are being used to help find the next generation of African pros.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Each year, teams release a batch of photos showcasing their riders and latest kit. But are they real?

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More heads than bodies: Secrets of the rider headshot
Each year, teams release a batch of photos showcasing their riders and latest kit. But are they real?
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December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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'We’re not a discount brand' – founder Roman Arnold on taking back the reins at Canyon

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'We’re not a discount brand' – Roman Arnold on taking back the reins at Canyon
The newly returned brand founder talks about the current state of the brand, the bike industry and its future.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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What a dentist wants you to know about high-carb fueling

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What a dentist wants you to know about high-carb fueling
Better nutrition has transformed the sport, but is it at the expense of our teeth and how do we protect them?
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December 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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What hundreds of pro cyclists can teach us about strength training

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What hundreds of pro cyclists can teach us about strength training
Are the pros doing it right? And should we follow in their footsteps?
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December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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How to be a tourist at the 2026 Tour de France

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How to be a tourist at the 2026 Tour de France
Your guide to when to go, where to watch, how to get around, what to bring, and how to make sure you actually have a good time at the 2026 Tour.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Has AI slop come for the cycling industry, or is there something more human at play?

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This isn't what it looks like
The curious case of Specialized's back-to-front, inside-out Roval wheelset.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Rumors that the 2026 Giro d'Italia would have a long time trial increased speculation about Remco Evenepoel's possible participation. The route's officially out today and Remco, we have good news and bad news. escapecollective.com/sorry-remco-...
Sorry Remco, the 2026 Giro has just one TT but plenty of climbing
Organizers have unveiled the route of next year's Giro d'Italia.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Spin Cycle: Fascinated by carpentry escapecollective.com/spin-cycle-f...
Spin Cycle: Fascinated by carpentry
Are you ready to learn how to pronounce Cian Uijtdebroeks?
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December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Join our resident tools expert Dave Rome for a battle between the two best-value electric repair stands. escapecollective.com/threaded-51-...
Threaded #51: Feedback Sports Pro E Lift vs Remco Bike Lift
A battle between the two best value electric repair stands.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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CX gallery: An action-packed Flamanville World Cup
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CX gallery: An action-packed Flamanville World Cup
It was a thrilling Sunday of racing on the Cotentin Peninsula, as Aniek van Alphen and Thibau Nys took elite wins.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Mark Renshaw is ready to help Decathlon become a sprint powerhouse
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Mark Renshaw is ready to help Decathlon become a sprint powerhouse
The lead-out legend tells Escape Collective about the plan to propel Olav Kooij to Tour de France glory.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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An explainer: What is the biological passport, and how is it used to fight doping?

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What is the biological passport, and how is it used to fight doping?
A fresh high-profile case in pro cycling shines a light on a complex, crucial, and little-understood tool in the fight for clean sport.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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From WorldTour nomad to gravel podiums: The reinvention of Simon Pellaud
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From WorldTour nomad to gravel podiums: The reinvention of Simon Pellaud
He arrived in the US with no gravel racing experience, no expectations, no plan, and left as one of the most consistent riders of the season.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Spin Cycle: The smartest person in the world
Wout van Aert is on the telly again.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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After some conversational pointers this Turkey Day? We've got you covered.

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How to gracefully navigate clichéd conversations about cycling this Thanksgiving
Charm your friends and family with your sparkling repartee.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Another year, another batch of bike stuff that makes life better. Here's @iaintreloar.bsky.social with his favourite things of 2025:

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A Few of My Favourite Things 2025: Iain Treloar
Another year, another batch of bike stuff that makes life better.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Career gallery: Esteban Chaves, the embodiment of 'never give up'
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Esteban Chaves, the embodiment of 'never give up'
A personal tribute to Esteban Chaves, one of the most universally beloved cyclists of the modern era.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Sylvan Adams is present at NSN's first training camp, and the team could not rule out whether he will be seen at races going forward.

While he 'has no role' at NSN (formerly IPT), does that mean he's gone for good?

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Sylvan Adams 'has no role' at NSN, but does that mean he's gone for good?
Amid Adams' presence at its latest training camp, the team could not rule out whether he will be seen at races going forward.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Where do rider nicknames come from? Over a five year span, we trace Alexander Kristoff's 'The Stavanger Stallion', from a single tweet to his retirement present.

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My five-year campaign to make a pro cyclist’s nickname stick
The evolution of ‘the Stavanger Stallion’ – from a single tweet to his retirement present.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM