Molly Hurford
Contributing Writer
Molly writes about cycling, nutrition and training with an emphasis on bringing more women into sport. She's the author of nine books including the Shred Girls series and is the founder of Strong Girl Publishing. She co-hosts The Consummate Athlete Podcast and spends most of her free time biking and running on trails, occasionally joined by her mini-dachshund.
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Zone 2 Training Is Key for Longer, Faster Rides—Here’s How to Execute It
Why the majority of your rides should hit this effort and how to make the most of the miles.
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NBC Isn’t Streaming the Tour de France World Feed. Fans Are Fuming
Frustrated by commercial interruptions and the lack of pure race coverage, many are seeking alternative viewing options.
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How Tour de France Pros Prep for Race Day
Pros share what their training and fueling looks like in the weeks before hitting the starting line. Steal all their secrets to a solid performance.
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Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe Unveils New Kits and Bikes Ahead of the Tour de France
With Red Bull now holding a 51-percent stake, the team aims high, backing Primož Roglič as their star for the Tour.
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How Tour de France Pros Handle Race Day Nerves and What You Can Learn from Them
Hint: View it as a positive for performance, rather than something that can hold you back.
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How Long Is the Tour de France?
The 2024 course has some big climbs and surprise locations.
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Call It a Comeback: Anna van der Breggen Will Return to Racing in 2025
The two-time World Champion will rejoin SD Worx-Protime as a racer next year—and here’s what this could mean for the team.
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How Is Doping Controlled and Regulated in the Tour de France?
As the world’s most prestigious cycling race approaches, anti-doping measures tighten.
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Is Altitude Training a ‘Must’ for Tour de France Success?
From yellow jersey contenders to sprint specialists, altitude training camps are reshaping the landscape of professional cycling.
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Derek Gee Is Ready to Pounce at the Tour de France
The young Canadian’s performance at the Critérium du Dauphiné proves he’s a serious stage win threat at the Tour.
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9 Cycling Myths—Debunked
We call B.S. on common cycling misconceptions and why you should ignore them to get more out of your sport.
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2024 Tour de Suisse Women: How to Watch & Preview
Watch favorites Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma battle it out over 330 kilometers and 6,600 meters of elevation at the four-day stage race starting June 15.
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Mark Cavendish’s Final Tour de France Might Be His Most Relatable Yet
The 39-year-old sprinter, set to retire after this season, faces a tough battle. With eight flat stages ripe for sprint finishes and a supporting Astana Qazaqstan, hopes remain high.
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How to Know When to Cut Your Ride Short
Before you bail on your workout, ask yourself the following questions and try the tips.
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Life Time’s Unbound Gravel Now Has Qualifiers—Here’s What That Means for You
Riders can now bypass the lottery by earning qualifying “coins” through performance or luck at The Rad Dirt Fest and Heathland Gravel events.
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The 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Adds New Stage and Grand Depart Location
The 2025 edition will expand from eight to nine stages, departing from the town of Vannes, Brittany.
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2024 Tour de Suisse Preview: How to Watch, Route, & Favorites
As the eight-day stage race honors Gino Mäder’s memory and gears up riders for the Tour de France, it offers a platform for underdogs to shine and favorites like Tom Pidcock to fine-tune their strategy.
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Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Jasper Philipsen Is Holding Out for a Better Contract
With superstar signings and new sponsorships flooding in, image rights remain a sticking point, especially for top talents hoping to finalize their 2025 teams before cycling’s biggest race.
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What Is Critical Power?
With the help of coaches and exercise physiologists, we break down everything to know about this metric, including how it’s different from functional threshold power.
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Julian Alaphilippe Prioritizes Paris Olympics Over Tour de France
The Frenchman opts to focus on the Olympic road race, potentially at the expense of teammate Remco Evenepoel’s Tour ambitions.
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INEOS Grenadiers’ Thymen Arensman Opens Up About Surprising Weight Gain During Giro d’Italia
The Dutch cyclist, who finished sixth overall, gained roughly 10 pounds during the three-week race—but that’s not a huge surprise.
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Lael Wilcox Aims to Set Record on 18,000-Mile Cycling Journey Around the World
The ultra-endurance cyclist has covered 525 miles in 2 days, aiming to break the women’s record for the Fastest Circumnavigation of the World by Bicycle.
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The Best Century Rides Across the U.S.
Whether you want to ride a century solo or sign up for an organized event, here are some options to add to your cycling bucket list.
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Commit to Your Bike Commute With These Tips from Regular Riders
We asked 14 riders from all over the United States to share their best tips for cycling to work.
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Results and Highlights from the 2024 Giro d’Italia
Check out stage-by-stage recaps and overall standings of the Italian Grand Tour.
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Anti-Doping Got It Wrong and Eventually Cleared Lizzy Banks—But the Damage Was Done
Former pro cyclist Lizzy Banks experienced year of hell due to a contaminated test and speaks out about WADA’s practices and the high personal costs of delayed justice.
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Olympic Champion Greg Van Avermaet is Racing Unbound Gravel 200: Here’s Why He’s Nervous
In his first year of semi-retirement, the celebrated road racer tackles the challenges of gravel racing, seeking adventure at the renowned Unbound 200.
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Buying a Used Bike? Here’s How to Know If It Will Fit You
Before you hand over your cash, check out this guide to make sure that new-to-you bike will fit you properly.
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Richard Carapaz Potentially Excluded from Paris Olympics Due to Selection Dispute
Ecuador faces turmoil as the Tokyo 2020 gold medalist may be sidelined for the Olympic road race in favor of compatriot Jhonatan Narváez.
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Indoor vs Outdoor Cycling: How They Compare
Here’s how both forms of riding can benefit your fitness and your performance.
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Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia Cut Short Due to Snowy Conditions on Umbrail Pass
The riders’ protest was ignored until weather conditions took a turn for the worse moments before the start.
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Why Cycling Endurance Training Is So Crucial to Performance
Lay the foundation before you build on the miles.