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The Peloton Economy
An investigation into the business, economics, and power structures that shape professional road racing.
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The Roadmap, revisited.
What can true change look like in pro-cycling?
Apr 30
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10 Takeaways from Levi's Fondo.
$156,000 was on the line in a road-racing experiment that ignores the UCI.
Apr 28
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9 Takeaways from Sea Otter Classic
Racing is faster, there's still safety issues, and why brands must try harder.
Apr 19
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7 Takeaways from Mid South Gravel
Pro race Friday, an emphasis on fun, and safety rears its head.
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Privateer Diaries: My 2026 Plans, and Maggie wins Down Under
Plus: My biggest ever training month, and some team news.
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€20M: The number Picnic–Post NL lost, and the number EF want.
Picnic–Post NL are close to bankruptcy, EF search for €20m more, and there's a Rockets-sized wildcard controversy.
Jan 30
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Why Specialized Signed Keegan.
When certainty, timing, and finances align.
Jan 1
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Privateer Diaries: On turning 25.
The sponsorship market, and and riding to Andorra.
Dec 31, 2025
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Why you need a storyline: Inside Tietema’s Playbook
How a group of twenty-something YouTubers are leading a pro-cycling team.
Dec 9, 2025
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Privateer Diaries: A strange sort of calm
Will the team ever happen? What're my 2026 plans? Oh, and I'm on a podcast!
Nov 28, 2025
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Gravel Earth 2026: A series of unfortunate events?
Where’s The Rift, and did they forget Unbound? Klassmark are playing a risky game.
Nov 8, 2025
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Don't worry, I'm not quitting.
After a year of illness, what happens next?
Nov 3, 2025
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