Road Culture

L39ion of Los Angeles adds a women's squad, and launches its own race.

In the lush rainforest of the Dandenong Ranges, Peter Foot was able to gain some much-needed perspective.

Words: Brad Roe; Images: Chris Auld & James Startt

The veteran Coryn Labecki experienced a number of firsts, many good, one tragic.

Words by Paul Maunder

Sepp Kuss had us waving the stars and stripes in multiple grand tours.

And why she loves stage races in the summer.

When a race is doing its best to limit environmental impact, it only makes sense to do the same when documenting it.

Payson McElveen's chronicle of his September adventure riding across Iceland without stopping.

Few mountains evoke such respect and produce such spectacle as the 'géant de Provence.'

American Jennifer Valente wins Olympic gold.

Interview by Tim Schamber with images from Luigi Sestili

It's time to hand out some awards!

Annemiek van Vleuten. Who else?

From issue 105

The famed skateboarder joins the show for a special holiday episode

The famed skateboarder joins the show for a special holiday episode.

Tadej Pogačar was unlike anyone we've seen before.

Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.

Puzzle by Myles Mellor

As always, we have opinions.

When Emma Norsgaard wins, her Movistar teammate Aude Biannic has often played a part in that success.

Check out Paul Maunder's author page.

Words: Tim Schamber | Images: Courtesy, Ira Ryan & Breadwinner Cycles

Words by Paul Maunder

Words/Images: John Summerson

Some think the pure sprinter is a dying breed, but it might just be the answer to many team's problems

The Finnish domestique turned directeur sportif for EF Education–Nippo reveals what it takes behind the scenes to win bike races.

The Finnish domestique turned directeur sportif for EF Education–Nippo reveals what it takes behind the scenes to win bike races.

Plus, Amy put together an end of year quiz for the final group episode of 2021. 

The French star remained a controversial figure throughout his career yet remained popular with French fans despite being at the center of the infamous 'Festina Affaire.'

Interview by Tim Schamber with images from Sean Hardy

The latest round of the cyclocross World Cup was held in snow-covered Val di Sole. Could it help their bid to be an Olympic sport in the future?

Wout a year.

These wheels are gravel-optimized for durability, agile handling & low weight.

Words/images: Tim Schamber

EF Education-Nippo's Lachlan Morton and Kenyan Kenneth Karaya take on the legendary South African mountain bike stage race

Often, the best laid plans go awry. This happened to me and others in London. Getting a win alongside world champions and Olympic medalists brought a groundswell of emotions.

Four photographs of eight cooked units, from the depths of the Library of Congress archives.

With Fizik and Carbon.

By Bruce Hildenbrand

By Jered Gruber | Images: Gruber Images

The Belgian rider reveals his tips for breakaways, his take on the latest crop of pros and more

By: Jack Hussey | Images: The Service Course

The Belgian rider reveals his tips for breakaways, his take on the latest crop of pros, and more.

And how the Giro d'Italia could gain from Ineos' overwrought decision-making strategy

Guillaume Martin often flies under the radar, but he was France's best Grand Tour rider in 2021.

Two interviews that help explain what's involved in planning for one of cycling's biggest events.

Nettie joins Gracie Elvin to chat retirement and more.

I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up

The Secret Pro has had enough of the 'lip-service' approach to safety and wants actual change.

See your favorite places from a new perspective

Interview by Tim Schamber with images from Tino Pohlmann

Peloton X Castello di Verrazzano

Nathan Haas chats about his departure from road racing for a future on gravel. 

We catch up with Tokyo Olympian Gavin Hoover in Portugal to talk about the UCI's new format of super-condensed, fan-friendly racing.

From Issue 103

By Clive Pursehouse | From Issue 102

The latest of our deep dive podcast episodes.

Diving into the claims that older riders are producing the best power of their careers while losing ground against the competition

The Lotto-Soudal rider talks about his success in both track and road racing 

Words: Chef Chris Cosentino | Images: Sean Cochran

This November seven young Mexicans took part in some of the world's most difficult cyclocross races.

The Lotto-Soudal rider talks about his success in both track and road racing.

After a decade racing at the highest level on the road, the Australian is after a new challenge.

By James Lynch

Words by William Tracy, Associate Editor

Interview by Tim Schamber with images from Ashley Gruber

Kasia Niewiadoma talks about why Tiffany Cromwell is a great domestique.

With Maria Benson and Scott Roy from Cervelo.

Wheelies, rainbow jerseys and a one-of-a-kind personality: Sagan is a rider and character like no other.

Words and Images by Paolo Ciaberta

15 wins. 25,000 miles in the van. One tired but happy bike racer. Stetina reviews his year.

'Elite athletes must deliver medals. However, USA Cycling can better protect and promote athlete wellbeing, which can increase athlete longevity and success.'

SKS S-Board & S-Blade | Words/images: Tim Schamber

Plus, EF Education-Tibco-SVB announced their first new rider. 

One cyclist's trash is another cyclist's treasure.

Words by Clive Pursehouse, Peloton Culture Editor