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‘Light Behind Lockdown’ gives a glimpse of cycling in the darkest moments
When COVID-19 hit Europe, ordinary life in the worst-hit countries went out the window. In a desperate race to limit the spread of the virus, countries like Spain imposed strict lockdowns on movement, restricting citizens to their homes for all but the most essential reasons. For the cyclists of the country, that meant riding was …
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Mathieu Van der Poel will keep racing road, cyclocross and MTB until 2024
Dutch phenomenon Mathieu Van der Poel has made a name for himself over his accomplished career as a triple threat – a racer that on his day is one of the best in the world on the road, on a CX course and on a mountain bike. For several years, that diversity was a balancing …
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Laurens ten Dam, WorldTour hardman turned gravel racer
Life tends to settle down once a rider leaves the WorldTour. They get to spend more time with their family, life becomes less regimented and more relaxed, and the world opens up in an exciting (and sometimes scary) way. All of those things are true for Laurens ten Dam, but the Dutchman also seems to …
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From a medical degree to winning races: one doctor’s late ascent into cycling
Dottore Erica Magnaldi. If you look up her results you see some impressive numbers: a stage win plus top-10 places in the overall classification at the Tour de l’Ardèche, a 10th place in the general classification in the Giro Rosa, fourth in the Amgen Tour of California, fifth in the Tour of Yorkshire, a 10th …
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Harsh realities of women’s cycling, part three: Eating disorders
Molly Weaver raced as a professional from 2015 to 2018 on several teams based in the UK and Europe. She was a trusty domestique who spent much of her career riding in the support of others. Weaver stepped away from the sport in mid 2018 after “a lifetime’s worth of misfortune” in one year — …
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