The Winning Edge: How Giro’s Eclipse Pro Signals the Future of Helmet Technology The cycling world is buzzing about the Giro Eclipse Pro, and for good reason. This isn’t just another helmet; it’s a testament to the relentless pursuit of speed, safety, and comfort. Having already proven its mettle on the world’s biggest stages – … Read more
The Future of Endurance Training: Beyond Power Meters and Heart Rate Blood lactate testing, once confined to lab settings, is rapidly evolving into a real-time tool for athletes. While currently embraced by the pro peloton, the question remains: is this trend accessible – or even beneficial – for everyday endurance athletes? The answer, for now, … Read more
Van der Poel’s Flanders Quest: Defying History and the New Wave of Cycling Mathieu van der Poel’s recent victory at the Omloop Nieuwsblad has ignited excitement for the spring classics, but a curious statistic looms large: no rider has ever followed up an Omloop win with victory at the Tour of Flanders in the same … Read more
Van der Poel’s Omloop Debut: A Sign of Things to Approach for the Classics? Van der Poel debuts at Omloop, a rare Belgian classic he’s never won. (Photo: ELIAS ROM / Belga / AFP) For years, Mathieu van der Poel has observed Omloop Het Nieuwsblad from a different vantage point – the couch. Now, the … Read more
Vingegaard Swift-Tracks Season After Crash, Eyes Ambitious Giro-Tour Double Jonas Vingegaard will make a quicker-than-planned return to racing at Paris-Nice next week, after a crash and subsequent illness disrupted his initial season plans at the UAE Tour. The Visma-Lease a Bike leader is determined to silence any doubts as he embarks on a challenging Giro … Read more
The Future of Cycling Performance: Beyond Aerodynamics and Nutrition Cyclists are constantly seeking marginal gains, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through innovations in diet, training and technology. This relentless pursuit has led to breakthroughs like advanced skinsuits, aerodynamic optimization, and sophisticated nutritional strategies. But what’s next? The latest research suggests a surprising avenue for … Read more
Del Toro’s Triumph Signals a Shift in Cycling’s Power Dynamics Isaac del Toro’s commanding victory at the UAE Tour, culminating in a decisive win on Jebel Hafeet on February 21, 2026, isn’t just a win for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. it’s a potential harbinger of a changing of the guard in professional cycling. Although Tadej Pogačar’s … Read more
Riccitello’s Provence Triumph Signals a Shift in Cycling’s Power Dynamics Matthew Riccitello’s victory at the Tour de la Provence isn’t just a win for the young American; it’s a potential indicator of a changing landscape in professional cycling. The Decathlon CMA CGM Team rider’s consistent performance, culminating in the overall general classification win on Sunday, … Read more
From Cycling to Skiing: The Rise of Skimo and the Endurance Athlete Crossover Skimo, or ski mountaineering, is poised to become the next substantial thing in the endurance sports world. Already a favorite among elite athletes from cycling, running and triathlon, the sport’s debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, is set to … Read more
Visma-Lease a Bike’s Rocky Start: A Sign of Cycling’s New Realities? Sepp Kuss’s withdrawal from the Tour of Oman due to illness marks the latest setback for the Visma-Lease a Bike team, adding to a growing list of challenges that include injuries to Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard, and the unexpected retirement of Simon … Read more