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Basso SV review: Speed and comfort, but a few bumps on fit It hits the premise of 'always fast' but component customisation got us off to a rocky start.

The initials in Basso's SV are Italian for "always fast," a promise built as much on rider comfort and confidence as raw speed. Suvi Loponen takes the brand's Italian-made lightweight for a spin to find out if it lives up to its name. escapecollective.com/basso-sv-rev...

Spin Cycle: The chosen one It was said you would destroy the Sith, not join them!

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Evolution of a powerhouse: FDJ United-Suez is more than just Demi Vollering The French team has been good for Vollering. And Vollering has been good for them.

Strade Bianche Donne was a masterclass from a team that has evolved around the best rider in the world. escapecollective.com/evolution-of...

Strade Bianche gallery: A double dose of Tuscany's stunning white roads The men's and women's Strade Bianche events are a photographer's paradise, regardless of the outcome of each race – this year won by Elise Chabbey and Tadej Pogačar.

Strade Bianche gallery: A double dose of Tuscany's stunning white roads.

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Before the start line: The rarity and value of mentorship in women’s XC With only a few elite cross-country teams have more than one woman on the roster, the space for mentorship is limited, but it has the potential to elevate the sport.

Before the start line: The rarity and value of mentorship in women’s XC

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All aboard the Paul Seixas Express The 19-year-old Frenchman finished second at his first Strade Bianche. The hype train has left the station and we’re not getting off.

All aboard the Paul Seixas Express

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A breakdown of everything that happened in the final kilometer of Strade Bianche Bike racing is made of moments, and in the final kilometre of Strade Bianche, an entire race played out in less than three minutes.

A breakdown of everything that happened in the final kilometer of Strade Bianche

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All aboard the Paul Seixas Express The 19-year-old Frenchman finished second at his first Strade Bianche. The hype train has left the station and we’re not getting off.

All aboard the Paul Seixas Express!

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Pogačar wins record fourth Strade Bianche, as Seixas delivers with stellar second The race for second lasted almost the entire 78 km between Pogačar's solo move and Siena, with Del Toro hitching a ride to round out the podium.

Pogačar wins record fourth Strade Bianche, as Seixas delivers with stellar second.
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Elise Chabbey defies all odds to win Strade Bianche The Swiss rider outmaneuvered Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Elisa Longo Borghini in the final corners to take the biggest win of her career (so far).

What a race!

Elise Chabbey defies all the odds to win Strade Bianche.

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The TCA goes to GoFundMe: How the riders' union ended up here The main women's cycling union is in trouble after industry sponsors failed to renew contracts.

The TCA goes to GoFundMe: How the riders' union ended up needing 100k to survive.

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Spin Cycle: Aert of Glass They put a chumma-chuggum on the front page of L'Équipe!

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Review: Continental Dubnital Rapid 2.4 Faster than an Aspen or Peyote? Maybe. But the Dubnitals require attention to detail during setup.

Review: Continental Dubnital Rapid 2.4

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Giant’s new Propel raises an awkward question: What is the TCR for now? Dipping below 6.8 kg and with a claimed 18-watt savings, the latest Propel and EnviLiv edge into all-rounder territory.

Dipping below 6.8 kg and with a claimed 18-watt saving, the latest Giant Propel and EnviLiv edge into all-rounder territory. escapecollective.com/giants-new-p...

Preview: Is Pogačar a shoo-in to set a new Strade Bianche record? Even on an easier route than last year, Pogačar's biggest challenger could be within his own team.

Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar from winning a record-breaking fourth Strade Bianche this weekend? escapecollective.com/preview-is-p...

The afterlife of a stolen bike 22 bikes a day are stolen in Melbourne. I decided to buy one to return it to its rightful owner – and went for a ride with a self-proclaimed outlaw.

22 bikes a day are stolen in Melbourne. I decided to buy one to return it to its rightful owner – and found myself on a hair-raising ride with an outlaw.

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How to watch pro bike racing in 2026 A complete guide for how to watch the Tour de France and every 2026 men's and women's WorldTour road race for audiences in the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK, plus tips on how to save money.

How to watch Strade Bianche this weekend:

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Tour du Rwanda wrap: Safety concerns as race pushes for WorldTour status, and young Africans shine Is Africa's premier road race really ready for higher status following the deaths of two spectators? And a WorldTour development rider gives insight into the difference between his team and their Afri...

Takeaways from the Tour du Rwanda:

- More on tragedy of deaths of two spectators
- WorldTour devo teams vs African teams, insight Lotto's from Mauro Cuylits
- African riders you should be looking out for

All on @escapecollective.bsky.social

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Rouleur, Passoni owner joins Campagnolo board of directors The Italian component brand highlighted Matteo Cassina's appointment as the latest sign of its renaissance.

Rouleur, Passoni owner joins Campagnolo board of directors.

What does the move mean for the iconic Italian brand?

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Review: Clik Valve deserves to win the market The Presta valve is almost as old as the electric light bulb. It finally has some competition.

After over a century of dominance in bikes, the Presta valve finally has some competition. One option in particular stands out as a worthy replacement. escapecollective.com/review-clik-...

Hands-on: Shimano Tiagra R4000 goes 11-speed with an 11-36T cassette Details and cross-compatibility explained.

Shimano just released its new Tiagra. The budget road groupset goes 11-speed, but as we tested, it's not as backward compatible as we'd hoped...

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Tour du Rwanda wrap: Safety concerns as race pushes for WorldTour status, and young Africans shine Is Africa's premier road race really ready for higher status following the deaths of two spectators? And a WorldTour development rider gives insight into the difference between his team and their Afri...

As the Tour du Rwanda wrapped up for another year,
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breaks down the final stages and storylines, including if the race is ready to step up to a higher level, and the African riders who shined. escapecollective.com/tour-du-rwan...

Spin Cycle: Patrick Lefevere's BS alarm The Flanders Classics' steward has upgraded his wheels.

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8 takeaways from the women's Opening Weekend As Women's WorldTour racing kicks off in Europe, here's what stood out at Omloop Nieuwsblad and Omloop van het Hageland.

There's plenty to talk about after the women's Opening Weekend. The Classics are shaping up very nicely indeed. escapecollective.com/8-takeaways-...

Opening Weekend gallery: The Cobbled Classics in all their attritional and rain-soaked glory There was drama in almost every kilometre of each and every bike race on Opening Weekend, with results concealing all manner of action.

Opening Weekend gallery: The Cobbled Classics in all their attritional and rain-soaked glory.

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Winners and losers from Opening Weekend: Back to the drawing board for some, as Van der Poel tempts fate While victories went to Mathieu van der Poel and Matthew Brennan, many others were found wanting during Opening Weekend.

Winners and losers from Opening Weekend: Back to the drawing board for some, as Van der Poel tempts fate...

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Demi Vollering finally wins Omloop Nieuwsblad Vollering outsprinted Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to take her third victory of 2026.

Demi Vollering finally wins Omloop Nieuwsblad.
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Van der Poel ticks off Omloop Nieuwsblad on debut Rounding out the podium were underdogs Tim van Dijke and Florian Vermeersch, taking up leadership roles in their captains' absence.

Omloop Nieuwsblad: Box ticked.
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Spin Cycle: Come fly with G Warning: French riders are livestreaming again.

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Vollering is heading back to the Giro – here's why that matters Moving the Giro to May seems set to shake things up in 2026.

Demi Vollering will race the Giro this year, for the first time since 2021. It's a promising development in a new era for the race. escapecollective.com/vollering-is...