Writing about cycling - the stories, the facts, the opinions, the interviews, the silly poems, the movie comparisons. You name it, if it's about bike racing, I'm stringing sentences together about it.
Whether you've never heard of CX, you're cross-curious, or you're just on the (very muddy) fence, join me on this journey through the off-road phenomenon to find out exactly why you should commit to cross this winter.
From her uncompromising attitude to training to her tenacious, unforgiving racing style, Annemiek van Vleuten redefined what it meant to be a champion. To get anywhere near, you'd have to suffer. A lot. It defined a new way to approach life beyond the realm of cycling, too.
While the spotlight mainly focused on the Jumbo-Visma trident and the many jerseys of Remco, a trio of 20-year-olds rode their debut Grand Tour. How did the GC contenders of the future fare on their first lap around Spain?
It's fair to say this year's edition of La Vuelta has had a less than auspicious start. But it's not ALL bad, is it? Let's find some positives in amongst the drama.
Sit down, grab yourself a sangria, and let me tell why La Vuelta a Espana is THE BEST Grand Tour.
Reflections on the Cycling World Championships, from a first-time track experience, to musings on road race logistics, to a blow by blow account of a brutal day on the streets of Glasgow (and that was just for the fans).
