Cycling

Many cyclists believe that the environment they ride in is a major influence on their behavior. Photo credit: Duncan Andison/Shutterstock Spanish culture is based on cycling, as both a form of transportation and recreation. Cycling is a common sight in Andalusia and the Pyrenees Mountains. There has been a growing debate over the behavior of some Spanish cyclists. This includes …

The final stage of La Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s most prestigious Grand Tours, was dramatically cancelled on Sunday, September 14, due to massive pro-Palestinian protests that overwhelmed police and blocked the peloton in central Madrid. The unprecedented decision to cancel the race was due to safety concerns, and marred a historic moment in the race’s 90-year history, overshadowing Danish …

Photo: Rini Kools/Shutterstock| Credit: Rini Kools/Shutterstock The Spanish generational shift in women’s cycling is imminent, but the dominant figures of recent decades aren’t ready to leave just yet, as 41-year-old Mavi García of Mallorca demonstrated by winning the second stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes. Garcia attacked with 11 km to go. The veteran cyclist climbed the last …

Simon Yates of Britain won the Giro d’Italia race on Sunday, 1 June. He finally achieved the prestigious prize that eluded his long-time pursuit. Yates, riding for Team Visma Lease a Bike and securing the overall title, finished with a lead of nearly four minutes. He was 3 minutes, 56 second ahead of the 21-year old Mexican sensation Isaac Del …

Cyclists face the eighth stage of the giro d’italia. Credit: PhotoCG70 / Shutterstock.com On the eve of the much-feared stage through the strade bianche of Siena, Australian rider Luke Plapp seized a dramatic solo victory in the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia. The 23-year-old from Melbourne, born on Christmas Day 2000, attacked from the breakaway and defied a grueling …

Mads pedersen leading the way. Credit: Creative Screen/Shutterstock Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) has won the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia, held between Durrës and Tirana over 160 kilometres on Albanian soil, the host of this year’s ‘Grande Partenza’. Pedersen won the stage after a dramatic crash by Spanish hopeful Mikel landa (Soudal Quick-Step). maglia rosa, defeating Belgian Wout …

Nearly 2,500 cyclists had signed up for the race, which promised to be a picturesque route. Credit: Airman Nathan. Creative Commons A brand new amateur race backed up by the International Cycling Union, the Cyclosportive des Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure was supposed to offer a scenic day with thrilling riding on two wheels. However, after just 20km the Cyclosportive des …

Van Aert, who has 49 professional wins to his name, also boasts 45 second places as well as 33 thirds. Credit: René Hourdry. Creative Commons A drop in form, reasons for optimism – and a stark confession: “I’ve lost my sprint”. “I wish that I knew why my sprint didn’t work this spring. In a recent short interview, Belgian star …

eraint thomas, the winner of 2018 Tour de France has announced his retirement following a career spanning 19 years. He is aiming to finish with a race in Cardiff. Credit: Shutterstock and Thomas Quack Geraint Thomas, who has spent nearly two decades as the leader of the professional cycling peloton, announced that 2024 would be his last year. The Welshman …