https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpK9V_qVdgI
We are back with another game for the women's tour and this time the professional riders need to guess... WHAT'S IN THE BOX! with Joss Loweden, Katie Scott,

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/06/sport/cycling-kristof-ramon-cnnphotos/?trk=public_post_comment-text
Photographer Kristof Ramon has spent almost 15 years capturing the essence of cycling with all its suffering, beauty and drama as it forces riders to push the limits of human endurance.

https://biketips.com/types-of-cyclists-in-road-cycling-explained/
Jessy is a Canadian professional cyclist racing for UCI Continental Team Pro-Noctis - 200 Degrees Coffee - Hargreaves Contracting. She was a latecomer to biking, taking up the sport following her Bachelor of Kinesiology with Nutrition. However, her early promise saw her rapidly ascend the Canadian cycling ranks, before being lured across to the

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/if-pro-cycling-is-now-clean-why-do-records-set-by-dopers-keep-on-getting-broken
Joe Laverick is a professional cyclist and freelance writer. Hailing from Grimsby but now living in Girona, Joe swapped his first love of football for two wheels in 2014 - the consequence of

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/07/01/tour-de-france-americans-tv-viewership-jonas-vingegaard/
Jorgenson's cycling career began on the streets of Idaho's capital city, with the Boise Young Rider Development Squad or BYRDS, per the Idaho Statesman. "I am super proud to be from Boise and come from such a cycling-friendly city," said Jorgenson, who turned 25 on Monday. "It was an amazing place to grow up and start cycling with

https://apnews.com/article/girmay-tour-de-france-eritrea-5589aef65cc66cd456c36f730d06db10
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay celebrates as he crosses the finish line ahead of Netherlands' Dylan Groenewegen, left, Belgium's Arnaud de Lie, second left, Colombia's Fernado Gavira, second right, ans Netherlands' Fabio Jakobsen, right, to win the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 230.8 kilometers (143.4 miles) with start in Piacenza and finish in Turin, Italy, Monday

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/what-is-the-difference-between-ordinary-cyclists-and-someone-with-the-potential-to-turn-pro
At the time of writing, 17,738 Brits hold active race licences (from junior level up), but there are fewer than 150 British professional cyclists - that's less than 0.85% of licence holders.

https://cycling-passion.com/cyclists-ride-big-bunch-peloton/
Understanding why cyclists form the peloton requires a basic grasp of aerodynamics. The cyclists at the front of the group confront the maximum air resistance, shielding those behind and creating a draft. This draft significantly reduces the energy required by following riders to maintain speed. Consequently, cyclists take turns at the front

https://www.procyclingstats.com/rankings/me/individual
The up/down comparison is to the PCS-ranking on Sunday 2 weeks ago. For the ranking in previous years go to the season ranking . 100/2614 results. Ranking of the best riders of this moment, currently led by Tadej Pogačar with 3823 points before Jasper Philipsen (2355) and Mads Pedersen (2118).

https://apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-summer-games-bmx-cycling-2d4104a833c7a3be184985004ea31013
FILE - Cyclists, front from right, Carlos Ramirez Yepes, of Colombia, Sam Willoughby, of Australia, and Amidou Mir, of France, compete in the BMX cycling quarterfinals during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. In the background left is Kyle Evans of Britain.

https://www.pedalsure.com/blog/whats-life-really-like-as-a-pro-cyclist
Going All In. All pro-cyclists go through this bizarre realisation of your hobby becoming your day job. What once started as something purely based on fun, escalates over time and takes control of your life. You never clock off as a professional cyclist, from the things you eat to the time you go to bed, everything could help make you faster.

https://www.wattkg.com/power-records/
Valenzuela and colleagues collected 8 years of data from 4 professional cycling teams, including UCI World Tour and Pro Teams. A total of 144 male cyclists participated with all available power data from training and competition. A total of 129 262 files were included in the study. This study is unique not only due to its majestic size.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/cycling/2024-italian-open-money-purse-winner-s-share-updated-prize-money-payout/ar-BB1p9HH7
The 2024 Italian Open prize money payout is from the $3.25 million purse, with 68 professional players who complete four rounds at Adriatic Golf Club Cervia in Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy

https://www.procyclingstats.com/statistics/start/all-time-wins-ranking
Who are the most successful riders in the history of cycling? Find out on ProCyclingStats.com, the website that provides comprehensive statistics and results for all levels of professional cycling. Compare the career wins of legends like Eddy Merckx, Mark Cavendish and Mario Cipollini, and explore the startlists, key stats and major tour results of current and past riders.

https://www.wenzelcoaching.com/blog/what-it-really-means-to-be-a-professional-cyclist/
Being professional is…. 1. Meeting your basic needs/taking care of yourself. (Shelter, Food, Rest, Home life. It's up to you to take care of yourself and not expect others to do it for you. Keep life simple. Have a home. Have a routine. Give yourself time to rest and see your family.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/pro-cycling-by-numbers-conclusions-from-the-last-decade/
There were almost 1,500 days of UCI racing worldwide in both years but in 2010, the elite men's races took up 80.3% per cent of the entire calendar. By 2019, that was down to just under 73.2%

https://www.active.com/cycling/articles/an-inside-look-at-becoming-a-professional-cyclist
Jim Miller, V.P. of Athletics at USA Cycling, coached Kristin Armstrong during her 2008 Olympic run to the TT gold medal, and oversees the USA Cycling National Development Program, whose goal is building the next generation of American professional cyclists. The NDP starts looking at kids as young as 13 and 14 years old in regional development

https://cyclingbeginner.com/pro-cyclists-vs-amateurs-the-ultimate-power-comparison/
Professional cyclists have an FTP of around 410 watts, while amateurs record between 250 and 300 watts. However, power is related to weight. Heavier cyclists have higher numbers. Power is therefore looked at in relative terms, with professionals producing around 6 W/kg and amateurs between 3-4 W/kg. Below we will look at why absolute power is a

https://www.sportsperformancebulletin.com/training/techniques/in-a-spin-what-all-cyclists-should-know-about-pedalling-cadence
Box 1: The power of Indurain In a 2012 paper, scientists from the USP Araba Sport Clinic in Spain studied the 5-time Tour de France winner and Olympic Champion Miguel Indurain some 14 years after his retirement from professional cycling (1).As part of this study, they gathered data from his racing years - data that makes impressive reading.

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/cycling-salaries/
The Calcio e Finanza study shows the top 20 salaries for male pro cyclists in 2022. Although the numbers are best-guess calculations rather than confirmed team paychecks - and some of the data

https://cyclingbeginner.com/how-much-do-pro-cyclists-train/
On average, professional cyclists spend 738 hours a year training. That is about 14 hours per week or 2 hours per day. The most training hours in 2021 recorded is 996, while the lowest number is 530. Once again, the difference is a few lengths of Tour de France - 5.6 to be precise.

https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Cyclist
1. Cycle every day. Training and experience are the foundations of any sport, and for a professional cyclist, this means making lots of miles on the road. On average, you should train at least 2 hours a day for 6 days a week if you want to become a professional cyclist. If the weather is too cold to cycle outside, train on a stationary bike in

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/06/26/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-bike-safety-fatal-accidents/
Since the deaths of two cyclists in Cambridge within two weeks of each other, each the result of a collision with a box truck turning right, there has been a lot of clamor about more safe cycling

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-pro-cycling/
A team "director" is the racing manager, a "coach" is the training manager. Responsibility for the riders' welfare and condition changes hands during the season between these two. Follow vehicles are used for every training ride, even on easy recovery days. One, for protection and supplies, and two, so riders literally know where to go.

https://www.cyclistshub.com/highest-paid-cyclists/
Peter was earning €5.5M per year from 2020-2023 and has long been one of the highest-paid cyclists ever. This salary was reportedly contributed to the team by Specialized, a company with which Peter has close ties. In 2024, most of the major riders, except for Tadej Pogačar, have improved their salaries. For example, Primož Roglič went

https://www.thule.com/en-us/articles/tips/19-awesome-gifts-for-cyclists-in-2021
Professional cycling gifts for people on a budget; The best gifts for cyclists according to the pros "I would give the Thule Rail 12L backpack as a gift for a cyclist. It's so easy to bring the stuff you need when you are going out riding and it is so comfortable on the body. The hydration hose is really easy to use and snaps back into

https://cyclingbeginner.com/body-size-of-professional-cyclists-weight-height-bmi/
70 kg / 155 lbs. 71 kg / 157 lbs. Average and median weight based on data from 120 active professional cyclists. On average, professional cyclists weigh 70 kilograms (155 lbs). However, their weight differs heavily based on their specialty. The difference between the lightest (climbers) and the heaviest group (time trialists) is 21%.

https://sports.stackexchange.com/questions/28094/what-is-the-box-cyclists-wear-in-their-back
This is the first image / product I could find. The body packs used by top-tier pro cycling teams would be a lot smaller, thinner, and lighter, and would have a flexible wire antenna or even one integrated into the casing of the body pack instead of the thick, fixed rubber stub.