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What Are Cycling's Monument Races?
The Monuments is the collective name for five one-day races organised by the UCI. Cycling's Monuments are five Classic cycling races; the Milan-San Remo classic, the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and the Giro di Lombardia.
French, the Language of Cycling Road Races
Professional cycling is now a truly international sport, but many terms used in the sport—and especially commentary upon it—are words from the French vocabulary, with words such as Peloton, Domestiques and Bidons commonly used.
How to Convert a Road Bike for Cyclocross Racing
This is a guide to converting an old road race bike into a cyclocross racer, whether using an old road racing frameset or a touring bike. It's pretty easy to create a budget CX bike
Winning Bikes of the Tour De France
A guide to the winning bicycles of the tour de france. Including Tour De France winning groupsets, wheel manufacturers and frame materials as well as the first disc-brake equipped bicycle to win the tour de france
How to Ride a Time Trial: Tips and Techniques
A guide to how to ride a time trial. Featuring tips and techniques for faster cycling against the clock. Time trial equipment for faster riding and strategies to follow to improve bicycling performance.
How to Look Good on a Road Racing Bicycle: How to Look Like a Pro Cyclist
Learn how to look good on a road bike. You can look like a pro cyclist with these cycling fashion, cycling clothing and riding tips to look great on a road racing bike.