Descending

Cycling MotoGP star filmed overtaking cars on descent criticised by Lidl-Trek after viral clip attracts controversy

“The behaviour shown by Aleix Espargaró does not reflect the values or standards that govern us as a team,” Lidl-Trek, who the Spaniard represents as an ambassador after a brief racing stint last year, said

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 16:14
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Will the Tour de France’s double Alpe d’Huez gamble pay off? 2026 routes analysed + Top tips for recovering from the cycling yips

On this week’s podcast, we dissect next year’s Tour routes and ask whether they’ll live up to ASO’s ‘crescendo’ billing, while Emily discusses how you can regain your confidence on the bike after a heavy crash

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 11:32
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Does a heavier cyclist descend hills quicker? We strapped weights to ourselves to find out

How much difference does weight make when descending? Will a heavier cyclist really be quicker than a much lighter one? Time for an experiment!

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 12:34
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Hitting 100kph on a bike — what does it take to break this elusive cycling speed barrier?

Is it possible for anyone to smash 100kph/62mph on a humble road bike riding down a suitable descent? We took to a long, well-surfaced and quiet road to find out...

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 10:38
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Video: Top tips for better descending – How to become faster and safer going downhill

Got a need for speed? Here's how to get faster on descents.

Mon, Oct 26, 2020 15:38
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Cycling speed tips: how to get faster on your bike

Advice to get you up to full speed on your bike and keep you there

Sat, Feb 15, 2020 14:00
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UCI official: Giro d’Italia Best Descender contest an “unacceptable idea”

Road commission president Tom Van Damme says governing body opposed to controversial competiton

Tue, May 02, 2017 19:35
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Giro d’Italia introduces Best Descender contest – but will it encourage riders to take too many risks?

Riders will reportedly be timed on 10 segments during this months race, with competition winner declared in Milan

Mon, May 01, 2017 16:40
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Video: Cyclist whizzes past motorbikers on descent … and one of them isn’t happy

That awkward moment when you're channelling your inner Easy Rider and someone zooms by on a bicyle

Wed, Jun 01, 2016 16:14
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A lesson in how not to descend wet roads

Alexander Geniez shows how not to descend wet roads on stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia

Fri, May 22, 2015 14:30
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