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Derek Gee-West signs for Lidl-Trek

The Canadian signs a three-year deal after terminating his previous contract with Israel-Premier Tech.

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January 6, 2026 at 11:17 AM

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New year, new you? In part one of this two-part series, dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin takes aim at weight-loss-related new year's resolutions.

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So you want to lose weight this year ...

In part one of this two-part series, dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin takes aim at weight-loss-related new year's resolutions.

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January 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM

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Spin Cycle: End of the cursed period

Van der Poel's been busy.

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January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM

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As the judges start to confer, let's look at one final selection of amazing images from the Mark Gunter Photo Awards. escapecollective.com/mark-gunter-...

Mark Gunter Photo Awards: Week four showcase

As the judges start to choose their favourites, let's check out one final round of amazing photos.

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January 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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Kerstperiode gallery, part 3: Racing in a winter wonderland
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Kerstperiode CX gallery, part 3: Racing in a winter wonderland

The Kerstperiode came to an end with a busy week of racing that had a bit of everything – dominance, duels, a bit of disaster, and plenty of drama.

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January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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"It's really not affecting me at all," a local cyclist claimed of his saddle sore, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

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Saddle sore ‘not that bad’, lies cyclist with open wound

"It's really not affecting me at all," a local cyclist claimed, despite evidence to the contrary.

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January 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM

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While Perth sleeps, Australia's top pros line up for what might just be the hardest group ride on the planet.

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Chop 'till you drop: inside Boxing Day Papas

While Perth sleeps, Australia's top pros line up for what might just be the hardest group ride on the planet.

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December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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Why has cyclocross tyre width stood still while the world has evolved around it?

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Why has cyclocross tyre width stood still while the world has evolved around it?

Does cyclocross need to follow in the tyre tracks of other disciplines, or does it stand alone?

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December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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The amazing photos just keep coming in for the 2025 Mark Gunter Photo Awards. Less than a week until entries close! escapecollective.com/mark-gunter-...

Mark Gunter Photo Awards: Week three showcase

There's less than a week left to get your entries in!

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December 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM

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Kerstperiode gallery, part 2: Fighting over leftovers.
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Kerstperiode CX gallery, part 2: Fighting over leftovers

Brand and Van der Poel continue to dominate when they race, but there's plenty left for others to enjoy too, with Fouquenet, Nys and Del Grosso enjoying the best of the spoils.

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December 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM

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While Perth sleeps, Australia's top pros line up for what might just be the hardest group ride on the planet.

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Chop 'till you drop: inside Boxing Day Papas

While Perth sleeps, Australia's top pros line up for what might just be the hardest group ride on the planet.

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December 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM

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A story about a bike as a child, and a bike as a parent.

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The bike under the Christmas tree

The thread connecting a blue bike in 1998, a purple bike in 2018, and hundreds of bikes in between.

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December 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM

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The amazing photos just keep coming in for the Mark Gunter Photo Awards. Week two showcase is now up. escapecollective.com/mark-gunter-...

Mark Gunter Photo Awards 2025: Week two showcase

We're roughly halfway through the competition now and the amazing images just keep coming.

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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM

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In his final edition of Threaded for the year, our resident tool guru Dave Rome has some things for you to check over the holiday period. escapecollective.com/threaded-53-...

Threaded #53: The quiet time workshop checklist

Doing those neglected workshop tasks leads to a better wrenching experience.

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December 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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Kerstperiode CX gallery, part 1: Lucinda Brand and Mathieu van der Poel are very much in control.
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Kerstperiode CX gallery, part 1: The Untouchables

Lucinda Brand and Mathieu van der Poel are very much in control as the Kerstperiode gets underway.

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December 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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Political turmoil and team unrest threaten 2026 Giro start

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Political turmoil and team unrest threaten 2026 Giro start

Political turmoil in Bulgaria and a growing fight over participation fees have cast a cloud over the Giro d’Italia’s planned 2026 Grande Partenza.

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December 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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Spin Cycle: So bad it's legendary escapecollective.com/spin-cycle-s...

Spin Cycle: So bad it's legendary

Has Pogačar rediscovered his mojo?

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December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM

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Fem van Empel puts her pro career on pause for an indefinite period.
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Fem van Empel puts her pro career on pause for an indefinite period

The cyclocross world champion and Visma-Lease a Bike are parting ways by mutual agreement from 1st January.

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December 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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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-...