Latest articles by Emma Cole
Illegal cycling streaming is on the rise – is premium broadcasting helping the sport or driving piracy?
Member Exclusive After recent changes in broadcast rights and price increases, fans are turning to illegal methods to watch cycling. But is it harming the sport?
How sweat and breathing sensors are signalling in a new era of marginal gains
Quenching the cycling thirst for data never stops as new wearables provide more insight for performance strategies
Maap Alt_Road Cargo 2.0 women’s bib shorts review: Tons of pockets but not thoughtful for women
The lack of comfort break feature lets down this otherwise brilliant pair of cargo shorts
Velocio Luxe women's bib shorts review: Where comfort, style and practicality align
Compressive, effortlessly stylish and a great comfort break feature tops off an excellent pair of bibs
POC Women’s Cadence Cycling bib shorts review: Thoughtfully designed and an excellent price
The brand’s patent-pending chamois is very comfortable and offers a barely-there experience
Best women's cycling shorts 2025: Padded bib shorts to keep you comfy on the bike
Buyer's Guide Female-specific cycling shorts can play a huge part in ensuring you stay comfortable in the saddle, these are our favourite options
Vittoria Rubino V review: Lighter, faster, better, stronger
Review The latest generation of the popular Rubino tyre doesn’t disappoint, though they are a little tricky to mount.
8 off-the-bike things professional cyclists do to ride faster – and you can do too
Training From stretching, preparing meals and having a tidy house, there’s more to being a pro cyclist than just riding a bike
How to become a better climber on the bike
Fitness Improving your climbing requires more than just cycling uphill – including a weekly training programme from a WorldTour coach
Why are pro cyclists hitting the gym? The role of strength training in modern cycling
Performance Strength training is becoming more popular in the peloton for good reason
What does a pro cyclist's training plan look like?
Performance We look at how off-season marathons, 28-hour weeks and keeping calm all form the new picture of WorldTour training plan - and include a sample training plan
Best women’s cycling shoes: Comfort and ride performance from the feet up
Buyer's guide The best women’s cycling shoes provide efficient and comfortable transition of power from your legs to the pedals
Where bikes are made: The silent manufacturers at the helm of the industry
Bike brands don't want you to know that your bike was likely made by a company you've never heard of, far, far away
Garmin HRM-Pro Plus review: More than just a heart rate monitor
Review An excellent choice for multi-sport performance data fanatics
POC Cytal Carbon helmet review: Lightweight and well-ventilated, but only available in black
Review A sleek aero helmet which prioritises weight and speed
Garmin HRM-Fit review: An accurate, innovative and less restrictive option for women
Review A clip-on underband strap designed for women which solves discomfort and chaffing
Garmin HRM-Dual review: Simple, straightforward and with good battery life
Review Impressive battery life but cumbersome adjustability
Road cycling events 2025: The world's best sportives and organised rides
All you need to know about the best road sportives and fondos around the world
Lorena Wiebes closes in on 100th pro win with third UAE Tour Women stage
News Wiebes asserts her dominance with a display of unbeatable acceleration and speed at the UAE Tour Women
The 'fastest bike in the WorldTour?' A closer look at Elisa Longo Borghini's Colnago Y1Rs
Tech Up close with the radical-looking aero bike after its first WorldTour outing at the UAE Tour Women
Building UAE Team ADQ's powerhouse squad – Lara Gillespie and Silvia Persico on hitting the gym and learning from the top
News Gillespie is in her element on the WorldTour stage and Persico is reaping the efforts of spending her winter in the gym
Silvia Perisco's super domestique pace stuns the field at the UAE Tour Women
News Garcia dropped after feeling the effects of yesterday's crash while Niedermaier pleased and looks strong
From more changing rooms to toilets along the route - how the UAE Tour Women is growing
News What goes into organising the UAE Tour Women?
