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Spin Cycle: Mathieu Mania

The Ayuso/Skjelmose duo is already cooking with gas.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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We're only a week into the 10th annual Mark Gunter Photo Awards and boy howdy are we already seeing some amazing photos. Here's a selection. escapecollective.com/mark-gunter-...

Mark Gunter Photo Awards 2025: Week one showcase

The competition has only just begun and already we're seeing a mountain of incredible photos. Here's a selection.

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December 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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CX gallery: The favourites stage a spectacle at thrilling Namur 'Citadelcross'.
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CX gallery: The favourites stage a spectacle at thrilling Namur 'Citadelcross'

Mathieu van der Poel's long-awaited debut was anything but boring – honest!

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December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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Spin Cycle: Point crying over spilt milk

Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe have finally gone full Red Bull.

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December 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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If you're a hobbyist bike mechanic (or even a pro), you should take note of these trends. escapecollective.com/threaded-52-...

Threaded #52: Emerging tooling trends

A few highlights that pro and hobbyist mechanics should be aware of.

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December 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM

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There's testing, and then there's TESTING. This is the latter.

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Introducing Escape tyre testing: Get ready to rethink accepted wisdom

Our detailed real-world test protocol challenges rules of thumb about width and pressure and reveals a long-overlooked factor in rolling resistance.

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December 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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Thanks to @escapecollective.bsky.social for letting me write about a trip I'd been wanting to take for years ...

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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 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM

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Spin Cycle: Team Traffic Coneos

Mathieu van der Poel had a narrow escape.

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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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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-...