Cycling Opinions

In this year’s unique October edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen the riders will not have to climb the steep “Muur” of Geraardsbergen, one of Flanders’ most famous cycling hills. Only three years after its successful re-introduction in 2017, the cobblestoned climb is once again removed from the race. Just[…]

After reviewing hundreds of feedback on using exogenous ketones, specifically ketone esters, for performance, the one area that stands out as the clear winner and most beneficial way to take ketones is for those that already workout in a fasted state. Frank B. Llosa, ceo and founder of KetoneAid Inc[…]

For some, former cyclist Lance Armstrong is like an annoying stain you can’t get rid of, and for others, he is just a good story—the archetype of a modern scandal. For me, he is both, but mostly the latter. I still believe that the Armstrong story has something to tell[…]

A foreign anti-doping agency has offered Johan Bruyneel a deal whereby he would be suspended for a maximum of one year. In 2013, Lance Armstrong’s team manager received an email to make this special arrangement. The agreement was that he would disclose incriminating information about a person in the sports[…]

The cycling world is now pinning its hope on a Tour de France in September and many more exciting top races in the Fall. But cycling fans deserve a reality check. The chances of the cycling feast going on remain slim and the risks of organising the event are huge.[…]

In 2019, generally positive trends in TV viewing for men’s pro cycling races were observed in France and in Belgium (in both Flanders and Wallonia) while only in the United Kingdom TV interest in cycling slowed down significantly. For all other countries a more mixed picture emerges. Global Tour de[…]

Johan Bruyneel has been in a deep personal crisis after the USADA report and a divorce. He needed mental and psychological help to get back on his feet. Looking back at the most difficult period of his life, he says in a video he sent to CyclingOpinions: “I’m proud to[…]

The development of cycling as an e-sport creates exciting new opportunities for professional cyclists. But for the sport to work optimally, rider data (particularly sensitive health data) must be respected and managed lawfully, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, and other relevant legislation in over 100 countries. The International Riders’[…]

“The job of race organizer is unknown… sometimes even by those active in our sport. We often see the performance part, which takes shape in front of the public and the racers, all the days of racing. A red car, a flag dropping, smiles with a ceremonial protocol. Seen from[…]

Nils Eekhoff is the only rider entitled to the world title cycling U23. World Championships Cycling U23: Doncaster-Harrogate 171 km. Cause: Winner Nils Eekhoff was disqualified after the WK2019 in Harrogate. Explanation UCI: “The rider was disqualified for hiding behind a vehicle (4.7 of article 2.12.007) for more than two[…]