The story of Jimmy Whelan, a rider on a quest for a pro contract
“Cycling is my life, not much going on besides that”, is what James 'Jimmy' Whelan answers when being asked about who he is besides...
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Bram Wulteputte
Mar 16, 20234 min read
The rise and shine of Intermarché-Circus-Wanty
The Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team has seen a meteoric rise in the professional cycling world in recent years, making their mark with...
Dieter Loos
Mar 1, 20235 min read
The numbers approve: Quinn Simmons seems to be ready for Strade Bianche
We’re approaching Strade Bianche, so this is the perfect moment to put Quinn Simmons’ preparation into numbers. We had a chat!
Dieter Loos
Feb 21, 20233 min read
In the data tracks of Victor Campenaerts: the week before Omloop
In the data tracks of Victor Campenaerts is a series of articles in which Domestique follows Victor Campenaerts in his preparation...
Dieter Loos
Jan 31, 20236 min read
In the data tracks of Victor Campenaerts: offseason
In the data tracks of Victor Campenaerts is a series of articles in which Domestique follows Victor Campenaerts in his preparation...
Yves Decaestecker
Jan 29, 20236 min read
Shari Bossuyt: “I want to be at my best during Gent-Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix”
Shari Bossuyt had her first season on World Tour level during 2022, a year in which she became Madison World Champion together with Lotte...
Josh Warner
Jan 17, 20235 min read
Six interesting transfers for 2023 analysed
The 2023 cycling season kicked off Down Under. New riders in new jerseys, it always takes some time to adapt to the new team rosters. We...
Eritropoetina
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Bastien Tronchon: "Some big teams were interested, but AG2R Citroën Team is family to me"
Winning a stage in Vuelta a Burgos was only the beginning for Bastien Tronchon. Raynaud's Syndrome and being a student doesn’t stop him...
Josh Warner
Jan 3, 20235 min read
The Young Wolves are back
Six young wolves. Six young and talented riders we will keep an eye on during the 2023 cycling season. Discover the athletes behind the...
Eritropoetina
Dec 24, 20224 min read
Dries De Pooter: “Intermarché gave me the right feeling, I didn’t even listen to other teams”
One day he would like to wear the rainbow jersey, just like his childhood hero Tom Boonen. But first he wants to make his way through the...
Eritropoetina
Dec 18, 20224 min read
Ben Healy: "If I can improve my climbing, I could become a decent GC rider"
2022 was Ben Healy's first season in the World Tour. It was a season in which he tried to find his feet at the highest level, but we can...
Eritropoetina
Dec 12, 20227 min read
Cyrus Monk: "Douglas Ryder pays attention to the full picture instead of numbers"
Cyrus Monk. It’s possible his name doesn’t ring a bell. Graduated as a scientist and after some wandering, he finally found his place in...
Eritropoetina
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Markus Hoelgaard: "It's my dream to win Tour of Flanders"
2022 was a year to forget for Markus Hoelgaard. The first part of the season was marked by multiple setbacks, but during the second part...
Josh Warner
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Ghent Six Days, the party on the winding road to spring
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad feels like a very long way away. Perhaps I have been conditioned by the covid-induced, enhanced autumn seasons of...
Josh Warner
Nov 6, 20225 min read
An ode to the 16 best domestiques of 2022
Domestique wouldn't be worth its name if we didn't honour the riders who sacrifice their own chances all year long for their leader. We...
Hannes Delhaye
Apr 25, 20228 min read
Classics season, it's a wrap!
"We'll take stock of the Classics performances after Liège-Bastogne-Liège." It was the automatic response of Patrick Lefevere when being...
Yves Decaestecker
Mar 9, 20228 min read
The Young Wolves flying like a swarm of bees
We're two months into the new season as races follow each other quickly. What happened to our Young Wolves during this period? A short...
Hannes Delhaye
Mar 1, 20226 min read
Five conclusions after an amazing opening weekend
Cycling is back in Belgium! The opening weekend is done and dusted, so it's time to look back on the first races of the Classics season....
Hannes Delhaye
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Shari Bossuyt: "It's a dream to ride in that beautiful jersey of Canyon//SRAM Racing"
Next Saturday the Classics season kicks off with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the perfect place for Shari Bossuyt to make her debut for her new...
Hannes Delhaye
Feb 5, 20222 min read
Shari Bossuyt: "I look forward to racing through De Moeren during Gent-Wevelgem"
Women's cycling has made a big evolution the last couple of years. This season our Young Wolf Shari Bossuyt will make her debut for her...
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