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Elizabeth Wicks Shatters 12-Hour Record

"Oh my God," John, "it was unbelievable."That's how Elizabeth Wicks summed up her record-breaking ride at Calvin's 12-Hour Challenge on May 2, 2015. She rode 182.0 miles to break her women's age 70-74 record. Not only did she break her personal best of 172.7 miles set two years earlier, but she's...
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Gallery: Eddy Merckx turns 70

Today marks the 70th birthday of the world's best ever cyclist, Eddy Merckx. Known as the "The Cannibal" for his insatiable hunger for victories, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx  was born in Meensel-Kiezegem, Brabant  on June 17, 1945. A successful amateur cyclist with 80 wins to his...
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How to dope in cycling and get away with it

As an academic researcher, I have studied drugs in society for the last 20 years. In my current job, I also study cycling history and culture, and the place of drugs and doping in this sport.I know a lot about this topic. But something new dawned on me the other day. I realised, that in all my...
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We love everything about The Aviva Women’s Tour and you will, too

Confession: sometimes it's hard for me to remain completely impartial when covering women's cycling.Having been part of women's cycling in varied capacities for the better part of a decade, there are certain riders, teams and events that make me fall in love with the sport over and over and over...
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Roadtripping Tasmania

It's no secret that the Australian state of Tasmania has plenty to offer cyclists. From long, challenging climbs with breathtaking vistas as their reward, to rolling ribbons of tarmac that thread their way through the seemingly untouched wilderness, Tassie has it all.... to read the rest please...
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Melissa "Missy" Giove

Missy forged the path for mainstream professional downhill mountain bikers around the globe. A serious force of nature, Missy (42) did not earn her nickname The Missile for nothing.

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Jane Eccles


In 2005, a few days after giving birth, Jane and her family were told she had just hours to live. She had contracted Necrotising Fasciitis (NF) and it was very quickly ripping through her body.

Thankfully their prognosis was not correct, but for Jane this was only the first battle of many. Extensive surgery was required to get rid of the NF, one which involved the removal of her abdominal muscles. As she lay in intensive care, it was becoming clear that her physical ability would never be the same again.

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Tara Llane

Tara Liane's incredible story is not one of how she became paralyzed crashing in a downhill mountain bike race back in 2007 but rather one of determination, drive and the positivity.

The four-time national bike champion may have lost the use of her legs but she is living proof that you can always come back fighting and if you have the will, energy and competitive spirit can help you to achieve what others would deem impossible.

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Eileen Gray

One of the pioneers and champions of women's racing is Eileen Gray. It's a name that might not be familiar to many, but the incredible vision and hard work of this woman made a significant contribution to establishing women's cycle racing on the national and international stage.

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