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Spin Cycle: Toilet cam world championships
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Spin Cycle: Toilet cam world championships
The Juan Ayuso fall out begins.
https://escapecollective.com/spin-cycle-toilet-cam-world-championships/
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Déjà vu all over again: Pogačar defends his world title in Kigali after 66 km solo
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Déjà vu all over again: Pogačar defends his world title in Kigali after 66 km solo
Evenepoel finished second after a gutsy ride in the chase with Healy and Skjelmose, finishing one by one in that order at a brutal World Championships in Rwanda.
https://escapecollective.com/deja-vu-all-over-again-pogacar-defends-his-world-title-in-kigali-after-66-km-solo/
1 day ago
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YT Industries cuts staff as founder seeks to buy back the company
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YT Industries cuts staff as founder seeks to buy back the company
Founder Markus Flossmann is moving to buy YT back, as the future direction of the brand remains uncertain.
https://escapecollective.com/yt-industries-cuts-staff-as-founder-seeks-to-buy-back-the-company/
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What do the favourites expect from the World Champs road race?
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What does the men's peloton expect from the World Champs road race?
Evenepoel vs Pogačar vs the world; disagreements over the impact of altitude; and is this really the hardest World Champs ever?
https://escapecollective.com/what-does-the-mens-peloton-expect-from-the-world-champs-road-race/
2 days ago
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Vallieres makes history as first Canadian to win World Championships.
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Vallieres makes history as first Canadian to win World Championships
An underdog victory for Magdeleine Vallieres who read the race to perfection as the favourites waited too long to act.
https://escapecollective.com/vallieres-makes-history-as-first-canadian-to-win-world-championships/
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Get to know brand-new world champion Magdeleine "Mags" Vallieres Mill through this 2023 interview, back when the Canadian was still learning a lot about who she was and where her strengths lay as a pro road cyclist.
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A suitcase full of maple syrup and dreams of Europe
Magdeleine Vallieres Mill is finding her feet in the WorldTour, and loving every second of it.
https://escapecollective.com/a-suitcase-full-of-maple-syrup-and-dreams-of-europe/
2 days ago
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Durango 2030 Worlds is just the start
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Durango 2030 Worlds is just the start
Organizers of the first Mountain Bike World Championships on American soil since 2001 have high hopes for the event and what it might create in the years to come.
https://escapecollective.com/durango-2030-worlds-is-just-the-start/
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Spin Cycle: Remco to the rescue
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Spin Cycle: Remco to the rescue
Lay down your label makers.
https://escapecollective.com/spin-cycle-remco-to-the-rescue/
3 days ago
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Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar from winning a second-straight road race world title? If so, who, and how?
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Preview: Can anyone beat Pogačar in the Rwanda Worlds road race?
The Slovenian will start as the red-hot favourite and, all things being equal, should win a second-straight title. But will he?
https://escapecollective.com/preview-can-anyone-beat-pogacar-in-the-rwanda-worlds-road-race/
4 days ago
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Mountain Bike World Championships is coming back to Durango, Colorado for the 40th anniversary of the first-ever edition.
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MTB Worlds come home: Durango to host 2030 Mountain Bike World Championships
MTB Worlds is headed back to Durango for its 40th birthday.
https://escapecollective.com/mtb-worlds-come-home-durango-to-host-2030-mountain-bike-world-championships/
4 days ago
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New details have emerged of the French ultra-endurance cyclist's current conditions and circumstances surrounding his arrest. Sehili was detained just 200 km from the end of an 18,000 km world record attempt, near the China/Russia border.
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Sofiane Sehili appeals detention in Russia
New details emerge of the French ultra-endurance cyclist's current conditions and circumstances surrounding his arrest.
https://escapecollective.com/sofiane-sehili-appeals-detention-in-russia/
5 days ago
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The WorldTour calendar is big and confusing. So what races are actually worth your time?
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Which men's WorldTour races are actually worth your time?
A thought experiment for you.
https://escapecollective.com/which-mens-worldtour-races-are-actually-worth-your-time/
5 days ago
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6 days ago
New📰: Confirmation that Israel-Premier Tech is contemplating a name change for 2026. In a confidential memo sent to riders, IPT said it's "engaged in meetings and conversations regarding the team identity and branding." More on
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Israel-Premier Tech to decide whether to drop 'Israel' from name and branding
In a confidential memo sent out to riders, IPT said it is "engaged in meetings and conversations regarding the team identity and branding."
https://escapecollective.com/israel-premier-tech-to-decide-whether-to-drop-israel-from-name-and-branding/
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When the WorldTour comes to town, there is only one way to experience it: as fully as possible.
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A Canadian Affair: Tales from La Belle Province
When the WorldTour comes to town, there is only one way to experience it: as fully as possible.
https://escapecollective.com/a-canadian-affair-tales-from-la-belle-province/
7 days ago
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Spin Cycle: Rwan-dos and Rwan-dont's
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Spin Cycle: Rwan-dos and Rwan-dont's
Do: question the exclusion of a journalist. Don't: schedule your social media posts.
https://escapecollective.com/spin-cycle-rwan-dos-and-rwan-donts/
7 days ago
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Photographer Kristof Ramon, embedded with the Belgian Cycling Federation, takes us inside Remco Evenepoel's dominant Worlds ITT victory.
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Gallery: Inside Remco Evenepoel’s imposing TT World Champs win
Photographer Kristof Ramon, embedded with the Belgian Cycling Federation, takes us inside Evenepoel's dominant victory.
https://escapecollective.com/gallery-inside-remco-evenepoels-imposing-tt-world-champs-win/
8 days ago
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Adrien Niyonshuti's first memory of riding was on a wooden bike with no brakes, tyres or gears. Decades later, this is the inspiring story of how Rwanda's first pro cyclist helped lay the groundwork for the World Championships.
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The impossible tale of Adrien Niyonshuti, from a wooden bike to the World Championships
How Rwanda's first pro road cyclist helped lay the groundwork for Kigali's World Championships.
https://escapecollective.com/the-impossible-tale-of-adrien-niyonshuti-from-a-wooden-bike-to-the-world-championships/
8 days ago
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UAE Team Emirates makes history with 86 victories in 2025 (so far).
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UAE Team Emirates makes history with 86 victories in 2025 (so far)
With 20 riders contributing to the tally, this new record underscores UAE Team Emirates-XRG's collective strength – they're more than just Pogačar.
https://escapecollective.com/uae-team-emirates-makes-history-with-86-victories-in-2025-so-far/
8 days ago
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Gallery and Report: A home win for Keller and a dominant victory for Hatherly at the 2025 Lenzerheide MTB World Cup
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Gallery and Report: 2025 Lenzerheide XC Olympic World Cup
A home win for Keller and a dominant victory for Hatherly earn both riders their first World Cup wins of 2025.
https://escapecollective.com/gallery-and-report-2025-val-di-sole-xc-olympic-world-cup-2/
8 days ago
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Evenepoel catches Pogačar on his way to total annihilation of all rivals at the men's ITT World Champs.
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Evenepoel catches Pogačar on his way to total annihilation of rivals at the men's ITT World Champs
The Belgian dominated from the very first time check, eventually joined on the podium by Australia's Jay Vine and fellow Belgian Ilan van Wilder.
https://escapecollective.com/evenepoel-catches-pogacar-on-his-way-to-total-annihilation-of-rivals-at-the-mens-itt-world-champs/
8 days ago
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Marlen Reusser finally gets her rainbow jersey at the ITT World Champs in Rwanda.
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Women's ITT World Champs: Reusser finally gets her rainbow jersey
Swiss rider Marlen Reusser has finished on the Worlds ITT podium three times since 2020, and she's now got her happy ending in Kigali, Rwanda.
https://escapecollective.com/womens-itt-world-champs-reusser-finally-gets-her-rainbow-jersey/
8 days ago
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“It might be about my past critical reporting on Rwanda,” says banned journalist Stijn Vercruysse, as Dutch riders and staff receive letters educating them about Rwanda’s authoritarian regime.
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
“It might be about my past critical reporting on Rwanda,” says journalist Stijn Vercruysse, as Dutch riders and staff receive letters educating them about Rwanda’s authoritarian regime.
https://escapecollective.com/belgian-journalist-denied-entry-to-rwanda-to-report-on-world-championships/
9 days ago
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UCI hits back at SRAM complaint and Belgian competition probe
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UCI hits back at SRAM complaint and Belgian competition probe
Cycling’s governing body says it was blindsided by the BCA’s announcement and disputes key details of the case.
https://escapecollective.com/uci-hits-back-at-sram-complaint-and-belgian-competition-probe/
9 days ago
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
“It might be about my past critical reporting on Rwanda,” says journalist Stijn Vercruysse, as Dutch riders and staff receive letters educating them about Rwanda’s authoritarian regime.
https://escapecollective.com/belgian-journalist-denied-entry-to-rwanda-to-report-on-world-championships/
9 days ago
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on Road World Championships – "The Rwandan government has forbidden the airline from letting me on the plane."
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
“It might be about my past critical reporting on Rwanda,” says journalist Stijn Vercruysse, as Dutch riders and staff receive letters educating them about Rwanda’s authoritarian regime.
https://escapecollective.com/belgian-journalist-denied-entry-to-rwanda-to-report-on-world-championships/
9 days ago
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UCI hits back at SRAM complaint and Belgian competition probe.
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UCI hits back at SRAM complaint and Belgian competition probe
Cycling’s governing body says it was blindsided by the BCA’s announcement and disputes key details of the case.
https://escapecollective.com/uci-hits-back-at-sram-complaint-and-belgian-competition-probe/
9 days ago
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In a world of embargoes, only one marketer has the courage – and very particular set of skills – for an impossible job. Chad from Marketing returns in 'The Wheel Bag Ultimatum'. Only at Escape Collective now.
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How to sell a set of luxury limited-edition wheel bags
Chad is reeled back in for One Last Job.
https://escapecollective.com/how-to-sell-a-set-of-luxury-limited-edition-wheel-bags/
10 days ago
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SRAM takes UCI to court in battle over gear restrictions
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SRAM takes UCI to court in battle over gear restrictions
SRAM's complaint is a rare legal showdown that could reshape how cycling’s rules are made.
https://escapecollective.com/sram-takes-uci-to-court-in-battle-over-gear-restrictions/
10 days ago
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11 days ago
This Very much this It’s more than a few bikes going past (But then I’m preaching to the converted)
add a skeleton here at some point
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Strava is exploring an IPO
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Strava is exploring an IPO
The social fitness platform has dabbled with the idea for years but is reportedly finally moving forward with going public.
https://escapecollective.com/strava-is-exploring-an-ipo/
11 days ago
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You should go to a bike race
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You should go to a bike race
It's about feeling, not knowing.
https://escapecollective.com/you-should-go-to-a-bike-race/
11 days ago
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That's enough internet for today. What are you waiting for?
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You should go for a bike ride
Go on, we dare you.
https://escapecollective.com/you-should-go-for-a-bike-ride/
12 days ago
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You should go to a bike race
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You should go to a bike race
It's about feeling, not knowing.
https://escapecollective.com/you-should-go-to-a-bike-race
12 days ago
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One Cycling is dead, long live One Cycling
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One Cycling is dead, long live One Cycling
A July letter from the UCI - disclosed here for the first time - killed the ambitious project, but chief proponent Richard Plugge still sees a path forward for overall reform.
https://escapecollective.com/one-cycling-is-dead-long-live-one-cycling/
12 days ago
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You should go to a bike race
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You should go to a bike race
It's about feeling, not knowing.
https://escapecollective.com/you-should-go-to-a-bike-race/
12 days ago
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Pro cyclists are some of the fittest and most health-conscious people on the planet. So why do some of them use a substance that has no known performance benefits, and is linked to short- and long-term health risks?
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Why are some pro cyclists using nicotine?
Pro racers are among the fittest, most health-conscious athletes in the world. But some of them regularly use a substance linked to both short- and long-term risks.
https://escapecollective.com/why-are-some-pro-cyclists-using-nicotine/
13 days ago
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The Manayunk Wall is back: Philadelphia Cycling Classic to return in 2026
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Daily News
Riding is Life
https://escapecollective.com/dailynews/#the-manayunk-wall-is-back-philadelphia-cycling-classic-to-return-in-2026
14 days ago
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There are worse places to race your bike.
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Conquering the Alps: What it's like to race the Swiss Epic
Ten years after finishing Cape Epic, Escape Collective members Luke and Todd decided to test themselves at the Swiss Epic. Would they "conquer the alps"?
https://escapecollective.com/swiss-epic-conquer-the-alps/
14 days ago
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Today in science: the quest for marginal gains is getting ... weird.
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Breaking news: Shining a light up your nose won't make you ride faster
If you're looking to improve your time trialling, there are probably better ways to go about it.
https://escapecollective.com/breaking-news-shining-a-light-up-your-nose-wont-make-you-ride-faster/
14 days ago
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Zwift cancels elite racing for good
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Zwift cancels elite racing for good
Esports pioneer confirms it won't host its own elite events as it focuses on growing its community, and also puts the Zwift Academy program on pause.
https://escapecollective.com/zwift-cancels-elite-racing-for-good/
14 days ago
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UCI lashes out at Spanish government after Vuelta protests
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UCI lashes out at Spanish government after Vuelta protests
In an unusually pointed statement, the UCI called into question 'Spain's ability to host major international sporting events.'
https://escapecollective.com/uci-lashes-out-at-spanish-government-after-vuelta-protests/
14 days ago
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Time for one last update from the Vuelta's Big Comfy Sofa. Spoiler: so many relaxed cyclists. 😴
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Updated: The Vuelta sofa is still making riders melt
Do you want to see a bunch of pro cyclists in a state of deep relaxation? Of course you do.
https://escapecollective.com/the-vuelta-sofa-is-making-riders-melt/
14 days ago
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After a contentious Vuelta a España, this improvised podium ceremony was a beautiful postscript.
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The Vuelta podium you didn’t get to see
Cycling at its most pure: an Esky podium in a hotel carpark.
https://escapecollective.com/the-vuelta-podium-you-didnt-get-to-see/
15 days ago
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Jonas Vingegaard confirmed as winner of the Vuelta a España without fanfare.
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Vingegaard confirmed as winner of the Vuelta without fanfare
Stage 21 and the podium ceremonies were cancelled after mass protests filled parts of the finishing circuit in Madrid.
https://escapecollective.com/vingegaard-confirmed-as-winner-of-the-vuelta-without-fanfare/
15 days ago
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The Vuelta a España ends in subdued fashion as protests halt the race in Madrid.
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The Vuelta a España ends in subdued fashion as protests halt the race in Madrid
As anticipated well in advance of stage 21, massive protests spilled into the finishing circuit in Madrid, resulting in a cancellation of the expected sprint finale.
https://escapecollective.com/the-vuelta-a-espana-ends-in-subdued-fashion-as-protests-halt-the-race-in-madrid/
15 days ago
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Poised to take his first Grand Tour podium at the Vuelta, Tom Pidcock and Q36.5 Pro Cycling have exceeded expectations in their first year together.
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Q36.5’s Pidcock Project is returning positive results way ahead of time
Tom Pidcock might have four years of WorldTeam experience, but he and Q36.5 have punched above their weight at the Vuelta a España.
https://escapecollective.com/q36-5s-pidcock-project-is-returning-positive-results-way-ahead-of-time/
15 days ago
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Vingegaard stamps his authority on super-steep stage 20 finale, all but wrapping up Vuelta victory with one day to go.
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Vingegaard stamps his authority on super-steep stage 20 finale, all but wrapping up Vuelta victory
There was a slight shuffling lower down the GC top 10, but the top four climbed the brutal Bola del Mundo together, until the red jersey attacked for victory just outside the flamme rouge.
https://escapecollective.com/vingegaard-stamps-his-authority-on-super-steep-stage-20-finale/
16 days ago
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A big bendy road penis is not supposed to be on the tarmac of the Vuelta a España. And yet, there it is.
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My god, it’s magnificent
Nature is healing at the Vuelta.
https://escapecollective.com/my-god-its-magnificent/
19 days ago
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Vuelta time trial distance cut by half over security concerns
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Vuelta time trial distance cut by half over security concerns
Protests planned for Valladolid led race organizers to reduce the total distance by more than half, although the start and finish will remain in the same location.
https://escapecollective.com/vuelta-time-trial-distance-cut-by-half-over-security-concerns/
19 days ago
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Maybe it's a stem, or a bottle cage, or a seatpost clamp. We want to know: which (extremely specific) bike parts make your heart go pitter-pat, and why?
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Objects of desire
Which very specific bike parts make your heart go pitter-pat, and why?
https://escapecollective.com/objects-of-desire/
21 days ago
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