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The Art of the Bike Selfie: Capturing Two-Wheeled Glory

3 days ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

Welcome to The Art of the Bike Selfie, where vanity meets velocity, and your Lycra-clad glory is immortalised one awkward arm extension at a time. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a coffee ride enthusiast, or that one guy who brings his aero helmet to brunch, this guide will help you capture your two-wheeled greatness with pride (and just a hint of delusion). 1. Know your angles (and ankles)Want to look fast even when you’re parked next to a bakery?
The Evolution of the Cyclist Tan: From Sock Lines to Helmet Straps

6 days ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

But these are no ordinary tan lines. Oh no. Cyclists wear their UV souvenirs with pride. And like any good species, our tan lines have evolved. So sit back (preferably not on a saddle), grab a bidon, and let’s take a tour through the glorious evolution of the cyclist tan. Ah, the humble sock tan. Every cyclist’s first rite of passage. It starts off subtle—just a faint ankle bracelet of melanin. But give it a few weeks and suddenly your lower legs look like they’re dipped in milk.
"These Are the Best Wins": Van Dijk Revels in Lidl-Trek's Vuelta Femenina TTT Triumph

1 week ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

The Dutch powerhouse led her squad to a repeat win of their 2024 TTT success, with the American team clocking the 8.1km course in 9 minutes and 30 seconds, averaging a blistering 51.5km/h. They edged out both SD Worx-Protime and Liv AlUla Jayco by just three seconds. “We are super happy. We really wanted this win,” said Van Dijk, a three-time world time trial champion. “We had the whole team really going for this, not just the riders, but all the staff.”“It went super fast,” she added.
How to Convince Your Significant Other to Take 14 Bike Photos and Pretend They Like It

2 weeks ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

But now you face the ultimate challenge: convincing your partner—who, bless them, came along for “a chill ride and maybe some cake”—to take 14 near-identical bike photos of you, without them filing for divorce or threatening to ride home alone. Here’s how to get that perfect Partner Pic and keep your relationship (mostly) intact. 1.
"I Just Kicked and Never Looked Back" – Kim Le Court Powers to Stunning Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes Victory

2 weeks ago | welovecycling.com | Monica Buck

The Mauritian rider, a former stage winner at the Giro d’Italia, launched her sprint early and managed to hold off her more experienced rivals on the finishing straight. Vollering and Pieterse could not close the gap as Le Court punched the air in delight, celebrating a remarkable and unexpected triumph. The win came after a determined fightback.
Pieterse Secures Flèche Wallonne Triumph: "I Listened to My Sports Director for a Change"

3 weeks 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.
8 Cycling Superstitions: Why Cyclists Trust in Lycra, Watts… and Witchcraft

3 weeks 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.
Bredewold Triumphs in Solo Victory

3 weeks 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.
Cycling with Grandparents: Bridging Generations on Two Wheels

1 month 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.
Strengthening Bonds With Two-Person Bike

1 month 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.