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How a Lead-Out Train Works in Cycling

How a Lead-Out Train Works in Cycling

BikeTips Staff
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A lead-out train delivers a sprinter to the finish at top speed. Learn the role of each rider, how it unfolds in the final kilometers, and tactics for club racers.

Latest in Cycling History

The Wall Manayunk during the Manayunk Bike Race 2009.

The Wall, Manayunk: America’s Most Iconic Climb

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Ben Gibbons

In the heart of Philadelphia, nestled along the Schuylkill River, there lies a stretch of road that has found itself a special place in cycling folklore – the infamous ascent known simply as “The Wall” in Manayunk. From the inception of the Philadelphia International Championship to the legendary battles fought by cyclists like Greg Henderson and Lance Armstrong, this steep, winding climb has etched its place in the history of American cycling, weaving tales of triumph, agony, and sheer determination.

Latest Race Profiles

Road cycling race scene representing Volta a Catalunya 2026

Volta a Catalunya 2026: Godon Edges Evenepoel in Photo Finish as Mountain Showdown Looms

BikeTips Staff
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Dorian Godon gave INEOS Grenadiers a perfect start to the Volta a Catalunya on Sunday, edging Remco Evenepoel in a thrilling photo finish to claim …

Latest Cyclist Profiles

Professional road cycling peloton sprinting, illustrating Matthew Brennan winning stage 16 of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana

Brennan’s 4th Vuelta Win: A Star Is Born at 21

BikeTips Staff
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Matthew Brennan, 21, sprinted to his fourth stage win of the 2026 Vuelta a España — the best debut Grand Tour haul since Gaviria in 2017.

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A soigneur hands a water bottle to one of their team's riders.

What Is A Soigneur In Cycling – And Why Is Their Role So Vital?

Jessy Carveth
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A soigneur is a key team support staffer in pro cycling — they handle massages, race-day food prep (musettes), drink bottles, race-day logistics, and rider …