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We’ve all seen the iconic footage of the horse joining a peloton of cyclists in 1997 during the Critérium International, a three-stage race held in southern France. It shows a brown horse leaping over a fence and joining a group of cyclists while TV cameras roll. The footage later made it into the French film Amélie and went viral again in 2023, when it resurfaced. Now, the internet is buzzing over a similar incident during the opening stage of the 2024 Arden Challenge in Belgium’s Luxembourg province. The video shows a brown and white horse galloping behind a peloton of riders – its rider missing. Luckily, 23-year-old cyclist Lars Daniels, who grew up around horses, knew exactly what to do…

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to cycling terms! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out on your biking journey, understanding the terminology is key to fully immerse yourself in the world of cycling. From components and techniques to race tactics and equipment, this glossary covers a wide range of terms to help you navigate the cycling landscape with confidence. Whether you’re curious about the difference between a ‘quill stem’ and an ‘aero bar’ or want to learn more about the intricacies of ‘cadence’ and ‘drafting,’ you’ll find everything you need right here. So, saddle up and let’s dive into the fascinating language of cycling. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N,…

In the U.S. racing scene, springtime brings stage races and summertime brings criteriums. For 2022, a new U.S. criterium series emerged, the American Criterium Cup, ACC for short, with livestreamed racing from across the country. The ten rounds of the series are existing premier events thatve earned a place on everyones calendars and now knitted into a premier series supported in part by USA Cycling, the sport governing body. Bommarito Audi Gateway Cup, the final round of the ACC series, is a must do series of criteriums held over the Labor Day weekend in early September. As these races have been held since 1985, the locals know the score in cycling terms. They support bike riders invading their city. The…

Vuelta Stage Report: On the medium mountain stage 18 to the Alto del Piornal, the overall leader of the 2022 Vuelta a Espaa, Remco Evenepoel, smashed the opposition to take the honours of the day and add a few more seconds to his lead. Enric Mas was second and Robert Gesink had the win ripped from his hands in the final kilometre. The final kilometre of stage 18Remco Evenepoel grabbed the win on Vuelta stage 18 to the Alto de Piornal. After a stage of 192 kilometres he was first across the finish line. He held off Enric Mas and early break rider Robert Gesink. The Dutchman was only caught by the GC favourites 500 metres from the finish.The race…

When you think of folding bikes, it’s likely that Brompton is the brand that first comes to mind. It was back in 1975 that the company’s founder, Andrew Ritchie, invented a bike with a three-part fold – a bike that could be transported anywhere and everywhere with ease. The rest is history. However, decades of premium precision engineering and innovation means the end product can cost a fair few bob, with Brompton bikes ranging from £850 to over £3,750, depending on the model. If you’re looking to invest in a high-quality folding bike, it’s likely you’re considering a Brompton: the brand is universally recognised, the bikes are all built in the UK, and the design is now all but synonymous…

Now that first short stage races are done and dusted, very dusty in the case of Valencia stage 3, Spencer Martin runs his eye over the action in Spain and Bessges in France to give us the ‘Ten Takeaways’ for the season to come.– This article is an excerpt from the Beyond the Peloton newsletter. Sign up here for full access. –A storming ride from Benjamin Thomas in the Bessges TT to hold the overall leadThe first European stage races of the 2022 pro cycling season wrapped up this past weekend, with BORA-hansgrohes Aleksandr Vlasov taking the overall title at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana ahead of Quick-Steps Remco Evenepoel and Ineos Carlos Rodriguez, while across the Pyrenees, Cofidis…