We Love Cycling

22 hours ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

With just 150 metres to go on the brutal climb—its gradients spiking up to 19%—Pieterse rose out of the saddle and surged past Vollering, last year’s winner, to take the win by two seconds. It was only the second road race victory of her young career, following a stage win at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2023. “It took everything, but I’m really happy to get a victory here,” Pieterse said afterwards, breathless and beaming at the finish line.

2 days ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

But peel back the layers of lycra and what you’ll find underneath isn’t just a chiseled calf—it’s a full-blown, borderline-magical belief system. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of cycling superstitions, where carbon fibre meets crystal ball, and your ride depends not just on your watts, but whether you kissed your bike goodnight. 1. The sacred socksAsk any seasoned cyclist and they’ll tell you: Not all socks are created equal.

3 days ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

The decisive move emerged from an intense 23-rider breakaway formed early in the antepenultimate lap after the second ascent of the Cauberg. Pieterse’s aggressive riding on the Geulhemmerberg on the final lap split the group further, leaving only five riders at the front, including Juliette Labous (FDJ-Suez) and Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ). Van Dijk launched a fierce attack with under 6km remaining, prompting Bredewold to bridge across.

1 week ago | welovecycling.com | Monica BuckToday |Monica Buck

Before you roll your eyes or imagine endless pit stops for tea and Werther’s Originals, hear me out. Cycling with grandparents isn’t just a quaint idea for a family photo op — it’s a two-wheeled time machine that builds bonds, strengthens bodies, and leads to some of the most wholesome (and unintentionally hilarious) rides you’ll ever have. 1. They’ve got stories you can’t googleMid-ride chats with a grandparent are basically a living podcast.

1 week ago | welovecycling.com | Monica BuckToday |Monica Buck

1. Twice the legs, half the whining (maybe)Cycling with your partner or your kid on a tandem means no one gets left behind — literally. The faster rider doesn’t have to wait, the slower rider doesn’t feel guilty, and you both get to actually ride together. For parents, it’s a genius hack: your kid pedals, you steer, and you don’t have to pretend to be thrilled riding at 5 km/h for the fifth time today. Bonus: it turns out kids love having a job.