Joe Lindsey

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Articles

In turnaround, Silca will offer its Elettrico inflators in the US

3 weeks ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

When Silca entered the electric tire inflator game in late April with its two-model Elettrico Mini line, the news was overshadowed by a complication: draconian US tariffs on imports from China would essentially make it impossible for the brand to sell them in its home market - its largest - as the cost of the units would nearly double.
Kooij outduels a fast field for his first win at the Giro

1 month ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Olav Kooij got a massive assist from teammate Wout van Aert to capture his first stage win at the 2025 Giro d'Italia, emerging from a furious, high-speed fight in the final kilometers of stage 12 to take his 40th career victory. Van Uden settled for second, with Ineos Grenadiers' Ben Turner nicking points leader Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) for third.
Mas renews through 2029

1 month ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Welcome to Daily News, your roundup of news items from across the world of cycling. We keep this post updated throughout the week so that you can stay informed on all things bike racing, tech, industry, culture, advocacy, and more. Here is what is making the headlines this week, and here's last week's edition ... Monday, May 19, 2025Mas renews with Movistar through 2029Enric Mas' future appears set after the Spanish GC contender extended his contract with Movistar through 2029.
Groves wins crash-marred Giro stage 6

1 month ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Kaden Groves picked the right line in a pell-mell sprint finish into Naples to take his first stage win of the 2025 Giro d'Italia. The Australian sprinter delivered on a huge amount of work by his Alpecin-Deceuninck team and had a clean line to the finish even as his main rival, Visma-Lease a Bike's Olav Kooij, found himself boxed in and obstructed.
The top free agents in men's road racing

1 month ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Kristof Ramon, Cor Vos, Gruber ImagesWhile cycling's transfer season doesn't officially kick off for three more months, pro teams are constantly on the lookout for talent, and informal discussions - or even handshake agreements - happen year-round. This season has so far been blessedly quiet of transfer-rumor drama, but as if on cue, rumors resurfaced last week (again) linking Remco Evenepoel with Ineos Grenadiers.
Van der Poel's assailant turns himself in

2 months ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Welcome to Daily News, your roundup of news items from across the world of cycling. We keep this post updated throughout the week so that you can stay informed on all things bike racing, tech, industry, culture, advocacy, and more. Here is what is making the headlines this week ...
Can any rider ever win all five Monuments again?

2 months ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Kristof Ramon, Cor Vos, Gruber ImagesThe decision was made even before Milan-San Remo ended in yet another close-but-not-quite for Tadej Pogačar. Barring a late change of heart, pro road racing's most transcendent male talent will become the first defending Tour de France winner to race Paris-Roubaix in almost 35 years. And in the attempt, we may learn something about the limits of even his remarkable skillset.
Is Flanders Pogańćar vs MvdP or will an outsider elbow in?

2 months ago | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

It's time. Holy Week is upon us as the Tour of Flanders brings cobbled Classics season to the first weekend of its fever pitch finale. The last month of Classics have been chock-full of surprises and storylines, starting with Søren Wærenskjold's shock Omloop Nieuwsblad win, the expected Classics dominance of Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen's timely emergence into top form, and THAT Dwars finish.
Everything You Need to Know About Bike Fit

Mar 2, 2025 | bicycling.co.za | Joe Lindsey |Michael Finch

Just bought a new bike or are about to? First off, congratulations—new bike day is the best! But one of the most important steps in the process is setting up and dialling in your bike fit. While an in-depth bike fit with a professional fitter will cost more (we’re not talking about a shop employee just eye-balling your saddle height) it’s worth it to get everything dialed in for your unique physiology.
How and where to watch pro cycling in 2025

Feb 13, 2025 | escapecollective.com | Joe Lindsey

Gruber Images, Kristof RamonBike racing fans, it's time. Time when - in search of how to watch pro cycling - sports fans worldwide strap on the whole armor of our gods, Lotte Kopecky and Tadej Pogačar, and gird our loins to do battle with the Dark Army of Streaming Outlets to find a semi-affordable way to watch one goddamn bike race other than the Tour de France. Do I sound angry? I am not, in fact, mad.