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A Mamil and a Fred Went Out to Climb a Mountain

  • February 25, 2020

From satirical reviews of the UAE Tour to a quirky cycling-themed indie film, here's a commentary on pro racing’s absurdities and the hidden gems in cycling culture.

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The Next Next Eddy Merckx

  • February 23, 2020

Remco Evenepoel asked to stop being called the next Eddy Merckx, but what does it really take to earn that title? A look at the long list of riders who’ve carried the comparison and why it's so hard to live up to Merckx’s legendary achievements.

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The First Film Was a Cycling Film

  • February 23, 2020

Did you know the first film ever screened featured bicycles? A look at the connection between the birth of cinema and cycling, and how moving bikes introduced viewers to a new world of visual storytelling.

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The Pain of Competing Under a White Flag: When Politics Punish Clean Athletes

  • December 11, 2019

What does it mean for an athlete to compete under a neutral flag, stripped of national symbols due to political decisions? This post delves into the impact of Olympic bans, questioning why clean athletes pay for bureaucrats’ sins and the cost of forcing them to prove their innocence.

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When a Russian Medal Isn’t Just a Medal: How Icarus Turned Doping into a National Allegation

  • February 28, 2018

Icarus presents Russian athletes as natural-born dopers, feeding a familiar narrative that frames doping as a national flaw rather than a global issue. But does the film’s story hold up, or does it merely reinforce stereotypes about where the 'bad guys' come from?

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Noosa Strade Bianche

  • August 20, 2017

Riding the Noosa Strade Bianche: gravel climbs, dusty roads, and a crew of riders from all over the world. A day filled with old-school cycling, tough climbs, punctures, and a well-earned cold beer at the finish.

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The Lion of Flanders

  • April 3, 2016

The Lion of Flanders title hasn’t been given out in almost two decades. Why do modern legends like Tom Boonen and Fabian Cancellara fall short, and what does it take to be crowned in Flanders today?

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Are you trained to spend or spend to train?

  • March 4, 2014

Does spending on the latest aero gear truly make you a faster cyclist? A skeptical look at marketing claims, ‘stiffness-to-weight’ ratios, and the real journey to improvement. Discover why the pursuit of authentic cycling performance often goes beyond the equipment.

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