The tallest cyclist in history is competing and received an ‘advantage’ in the…
On a ride through cycling's past, it's impossible not to notice the physical diversity among competitors. In bicycle competitions, monotony is shattered by the disparity in heights and body types, making each cyclist a unique piece on this…
Tour de France and World War II: Did races happen?
In the tumultuous times of World War II, the Tour de France found itself forced to silence its cycling magic. The organizers' resistance to holding the event under the shadow of German occupation in France echoed in an involuntary hiatus.…
Wilco Kelderman expressed sadness upon reading about bullying within BORA-Hansgrohe concerning Cian…
Cian Uijtdebroeks is not only getting to know new teammates at Visma-Lease a Bike. The young Belgian has already shared the peloton with Wilco Kelderman at BORA-hansgrohe in 2022. A year before Uijtdebroeks, Kelderman made the same…
This was the rival who never feared Eddy Merckx
History books may claim that the 1971 Tour de France was won by the Cannibal. Indeed, Eddy Merckx was the first cyclist to cross the finish line in Paris for the third consecutive time that year. However, those who followed the race at the…
Learn about the challenging life story of Felipe Nystrom, the Costa Rican whom Mathieu Van der Poel…
Felipe Timoteo Nystrom Spencer has a special involvement in Cyclocross. The 40-year-old Costa Rican, whose mother has Scandinavian roots, managed to compete in the discipline, often with crowdfunding campaigns.A charismatic individual,…
Mathieu Van der Poel speaks out after learning the life story of a 40-year-old opponent at the…
Felipe Nystrom wouldn't typically make Belgian headlines. However, after the incident with Mathieu Van der Poel, the 40-year-old Costa Rican became the talk of the town. And the World Champion reassures him: "Don't give up on your dream,"…
Mathieu Van der Poel pushes opponent taking a selfie and is booed again at the Belgium World Cup;…
The World Cup in Gavere, despite Van der Poel's dominance, promised a titanic duel among the three Cyclocross giants (Van der Poel, Van Aert, and Pidcock) for the second time this European winter. Naturally, this attracted thousands of…
World Cup of Gavere: Mathieu Van der “Show” dominates from start to finish, full…
Mathieu van der Poel was the man to beat at the Gavere World Cup (Belgium). However, once again, the Dutchman made the difference early on and managed to maintain a strong pace throughout the race to secure another significant victory.…
Only two cyclists have won the Paris-Roubaix four times, and as of 2024, their record remains…
No kaleidoscope of road cycling, Paris-Roubaix emerges as a unique gem, an annual saga that challenges the brave on the roads of northern France, bordering the Belgian frontier. A tradition dating back to 1896, when the starting shot was…
Eddy Merckx declined the yellow jersey in the 1971 Tour
The 1971 Grand Bouclé started fast and furious. The second stage saw a group of 15 cyclists finish 10 minutes ahead of the peloton. Eddy Merckx secured the yellow jersey, and it was almost certain that the overall winner would emerge from…