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Why Do Cyclists Wear Lycra? Understanding Cycling Kit
Skintight lycra kit is a signature for cyclists in the pro peloton and amateur scene alike. But how did this sportswear become the standard for riding a bike? While you might envision lycra jerseys or bibs as recent inventions, these garments have been around for decades. Let’s take a look…
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Recent Articles
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Why Do Cyclists Wear Lycra? Understanding Cycling Kit
Skintight lycra kit is a signature for cyclists in the pro peloton and amateur scene alike. But how did this sportswear become the standard for…
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Champagne for Champions: What Exactly Do Pro Cyclists Drink (Or Spray) On the Podium?
If you watch most of the cycling season, you’ve probably caught onto a popular tradition, the champagne spray. While the image of a Tour de…
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Budget Battles: Which Pro Cycling Team Has the Biggest Advantage In 2026?
While Jonas Vingegaard stamps on his competition at the Vuelta a España, another fight is going on behind the scenes… and these battles have a…
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Vuelta a España 2025: Top Stages and Stars in Spain
Ready for this year’s highest-profile race through the Spanish countryside? Look no farther than the 2025 Vuelta a España, which starts at the end of…
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These Are The Only Amazon Cycling Bibs Worth Buying
Looking at ordering a first pair of cycling bibs on Amazon or AliExpress? Don’t make a big mistake. Here are the only cycling bibs worth…
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Visma Lease-a-Bike’s “Inside the Beehive”: A Definitive Ranking
There are way too many series to watch these days… anyone who tries to keep up with all the Marvel movies might feel my pain.…
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Hot Hot Hot! How Do Pro Cyclists Stay Cool?
Do you love to take your bike out on a hot summer’s day? Well, no matter how much you enjoy the sunshine, your body might…
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Navigating Mixed-Use Paths As a Cyclist
You can see them everywhere in the US: mixed-use paths. But why are these types of paths so common? And are they really the cycling…
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8 Saddest DNFs of the 2025 Tour de France
When all is said and done, 24 riders dropped out of the Tour de France this year, leaving just 160 riders crossing the line in…
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Sponsors, Points, and Pressure: High Stakes at the Tour de France
For each team invited to participate in the Tour de France, the stakes are extraordinarily high. In fact, the survival and future prosperity of a…
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