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Jessy Carveth

Professional Cyclist for BePink and BikeTips News Correspondent

Jessy is a Canadian professional cyclist racing for Italy’s BePink team. She was a latecomer to biking, taking up the sport following her Bachelor of Kinesiology with Nutrition. However, her early promise saw her rapidly ascend the Canadian cycling ranks, before being lured across to the big leagues in Europe.

Jessy is currently based in the Spanish town of Girona, a renowned training hotspot for professional cyclists.

Jessy’s latest articles:

Night Riding Safety: Visibility Tips and Strategies for Cyclists

Night Riding Safety: Visibility Tips and Strategies for Cyclists

Riding after dark transforms cycling from a visual activity into one that depends almost entirely …

Women's WorldTour 2026: Expanded Calendar and Prize Money Parity Mark New Era

Women’s WorldTour 2026: Expanded Calendar and Prize Money Parity Mark New Era

Paris-Roubaix weekend is here, Pogačar is hunting history, and the women’s peloton continues to grow …

Building Confidence as a New Female Cyclist: A Complete Guide

Building Confidence as a New Female Cyclist: A Complete Guide

Women are one of the fastest-growing segments of the cycling population — but they remain …

Pinarello Dogma F 2026: INEOS Grenadiers Reveal New Livery and Scope Wheels

Pinarello Dogma F 2026: INEOS Grenadiers Reveal New Livery and Scope Wheels

INEOS Grenadiers have unveiled their 2026 Pinarello Dogma F with a striking new white-and-orange livery …

Recovery Techniques for Cyclists: Science-Backed Methods That Work

Recovery Techniques for Cyclists: Science-Backed Methods That Work

Recovery is where your body adapts and grows stronger. This fundamental principle of athletic training …

California's 2026 E-Bike Laws: Battery Certification, Rear Lights, and What Riders Must Know

California’s 2026 E-Bike Laws: Battery Certification, Rear Lights, and What Riders Must Know

California has enacted a series of new e-bike laws that took effect on January 1, …

China Has 350 Million E-Bikes and a Warning for the Rest of the World

China Has 350 Million E-Bikes and a Warning for the Rest of the World

China’s e-bike revolution is generating global lessons in what happens when adoption outpaces regulation. A …

How to Find Your Bike Fit: A Women's Guide to Cycling Comfort

How to Find Your Bike Fit: A Women’s Guide to Cycling Comfort

A poorly fitting bike doesn’t just make cycling uncomfortable — it makes it painful, inefficient, …

Women's Paris-Roubaix 2026 Preview: Kopecky, Vollering, and the Battle for Cobblestone Glory

Women’s Paris-Roubaix 2026 Preview: Kopecky, Vollering, and the Battle for Cobblestone Glory

The fourth edition of the women’s Paris-Roubaix takes place on Saturday, April 12, and the …

Women's Cycling Communities: How to Find Your Group Ride

Women’s Cycling Communities: How to Find Your Group Ride

Cycling can feel like a solitary pursuit, and for many women, the early days of …

Cycling Injury Prevention and Prehab: Keep Riding Pain-Free

Cycling Injury Prevention and Prehab: Keep Riding Pain-Free

Every cyclist will deal with an injury at some point, but many of the most …

E-Bike Commuting: The Complete Guide to Riding Electric to Work

E-Bike Commuting: The Complete Guide to Riding Electric to Work

The electric bicycle has quietly become the most practical urban transport innovation in decades. E-bikes …

Gravel Race Preparation: How to Train and Plan for Your First Event

Gravel Race Preparation: How to Train and Plan for Your First Event

So you’ve been riding gravel for a few months, you’ve found your groove on the …

32-Inch Wheels Could Reshape Gravel Cycling - Here's What You Need to Know

32-Inch Wheels Could Reshape Gravel Cycling — Here’s What You Need to Know

The cycling industry’s most controversial prediction for 2026 is gaining momentum: 32-inch wheels are coming …

Gravel Cycling for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

Gravel Cycling for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

Gravel cycling has exploded from a niche discipline into one of the fastest-growing segments of …

Cycling on a Budget: The Complete Guide to Affordable Riding

Cycling on a Budget: The Complete Guide to Affordable Riding

Cycling is one of the most rewarding hobbies and forms of transportation on the planet, …

Berkeley's Hopkins Street Bike Lane Battle: Why One Road Captures Cycling's Biggest Urban Fight

Berkeley’s Hopkins Street Bike Lane Battle: Why One Road Captures Cycling’s Biggest Urban Fight

A stretch of road in Berkeley, California has become ground zero for one of the …

California's 2026 E-Bike Laws: Battery Safety, Visibility Rules, and What Riders Need to Know

California’s 2026 E-Bike Laws: Battery Safety, Visibility Rules, and What Riders Need to Know

California has rolled out its most significant e-bike regulatory overhaul in years, with new rules …

DJI's Avinox Motor Is Reshaping E-Mountain Biking in 2026

DJI’s Avinox Motor Is Reshaping E-Mountain Biking in 2026

When DJI, the Chinese company best known for dominating the consumer drone market, entered the …

NYC Ends Criminal Enforcement for Cyclists and E-Bike Riders: What It Means

NYC Ends Criminal Enforcement for Cyclists and E-Bike Riders: What It Means

New York City has quietly made a significant shift in how it polices cyclists and …

Gravel Race Preparation: How to Train and What to Expect

Gravel Race Preparation: How to Train and What to Expect

Gravel racing has exploded into one of cycling’s fastest-growing disciplines. This is a comprehensive guide …

E-Bike Battery Life and Range Explained: Everything You Need to Know

E-Bike Battery Life and Range Explained: Everything You Need to Know

One of the most common questions from anyone considering an electric bike is: how far …

Best Cycling Destinations in Europe: 10 Routes Worth the Trip

Best Cycling Destinations in Europe: 10 Routes Worth the Trip

Europe is the world’s premier cycling destination. From the legendary mountain passes of the Tour …

FTP Testing for Cyclists: How to Find Your Training Zones

FTP Testing for Cyclists: How to Find Your Training Zones

FTP — Functional Threshold Power — is the single most important metric in structured cycling …

Night Riding Gear and Visibility: A Complete Guide to Cycling Safely After Dark

Night Riding Gear and Visibility: A Complete Guide to Cycling Safely After Dark

Riding after dark opens up hours of training time that daylight-limited cyclists would otherwise lose, …

Komoot Adds ChatGPT Integration for AI-Powered Route Planning

Komoot Adds ChatGPT Integration for AI-Powered Route Planning

Route planning used to be a solitary endeavor: you’d spend an hour studying maps, cross-referencing …

FTP Testing for Cyclists: How to Find and Use Your Training Zones

FTP Testing for Cyclists: How to Find and Use Your Training Zones

If you have spent any time around serious cyclists, you have heard the term FTP. …

Gravel Bike Setup and Geometry Explained: How to Read the Numbers

Gravel Bike Setup and Geometry Explained: How to Read the Numbers

If you have recently caught the gravel cycling bug — or you are thinking about …

California Now Requires Lab Certification for All E-Bikes - What Riders Need to Know

California Now Requires Lab Certification for All E-Bikes — What Riders Need to Know

California has become the first state to require laboratory safety certification for all e-bikes sold …

E-Bike Commuting: The Complete Guide to Riding Electric to Work

E-Bike Commuting: The Complete Guide to Riding Electric to Work

E-bike commuting has transformed the daily grind for millions of cyclists, offering a path to …

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New Federal Bill Targets E-Bike Safety With First Major Standards Update in 24 Years

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced federal legislation to establish the first comprehensive safety …

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?

Many outsiders believe that the unsung heroes at the Tour de France or on a …

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The 8 Key Types of Cyclists in Road Cycling Explained – And What Type of Rider Are You?

From the explosive firepower of sprinters vying for stage wins on flat courses to the brutal perseverance of climbers conquering mountain passes, cycling is a sport that is built around different types of riders playing to their strengths. Whether you’re a devoted fan, club rider, or an aspiring pro yourself, understanding these distinct roles not only deepens your appreciation for the sport but also provides insight into the dynamics and tactics of cycling.

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What Is Functional Threshold Power (FTP) – And Why Is It So Important In Cycling?

Put simply, your FTP is the maximum average power output you can sustain across one hour. In this article, I’ll be walking you through the key elements of Functional Threshold Power, from the different formats of FTP, how to do an FTP test for yourself, and how you can use your FTP to train like a professional.

I accelerate away from my cycling mates on a training ride around Girona.

A Week In The Life Of A Pro Cyclist

Pro cycling has taken me from Canada to my new home in the cyclists’ heaven of Girona in northern Spain. No 9-5 office job, spending long hours doing what we love every day, traveling to dream destinations, and endless coffee stops – what more could you ask for? As I prepare for my second full season as a professional cyclist, I’m going to give you an inside look into a Week in the Life of a Pro: how we train, how we eat, how we blow off steam.

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November 2023 Cycling Transfer Rumors & Roundup: Astana Qazaqstan assemble Cavendish support and Human Powered Health rebuild continues

As we come into November, there are still hundreds of riders who have yet to sign for a team or announce their signing for the 2024 season. Our weekly transfer round-up puts all the rumors and confirmed transfers together in one place for you. In this second edition, we’ll cover what’s happened in the transfer world from October 28 to November 3, 2023.

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Giant facing £200,000 lawsuit after carbon fork collapse leaves cyclist with broken back

Bike manufacturer Giant is facing a £200,000 ($246,103) lawsuit after an “inherent defect” in the fork of one of their road bikes caused it to collapse, leaving the rider with a broken back.

Graphic showing the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route

2024 Tour de France Femmes route revealed with tantalising Alpe d’Huez finale

The 2024 Tour de France Femmes route has been announced and is set to be the toughest and most exciting parcours for the race to date. The third edition of the Tour de France Femmes is unlike anything we’ve seen in the previous two. With many new and unique features to the 2024 route, it is certain to have cycling fans on the edge of their seats throughout

The EF Education-TIBCO-SVB squad, which is the predecessor of the new EF Education-Cannondale womens' cycling team, line up on the podium at the Fleche Wallone 2023.

EF Education-Cannondale: Inside story of the new cycling team ready to take 2024 by storm

EF Education-Cannondale is the new kid on the block – and they’re ready to take the 2024 cycling season by storm. BikeTips spoke to riders signed up for the new cycling team to get the inside track on the team’s formation and its prospects for the upcoming season.

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Cycling Transfer Rumors & Roundup: Movistar recruit SEVEN new riders

With the cycling season now at an end, we’re introducing a weekly roundup of all the latest transfer rumors and gossip, as well as a round-up of confirmed transfers, so you can keep track of where all your favorite riders are heading for the 2024 season.

Jumbo-Visma/Soudal Quick-Step Merger Collapses

The collapsed Soudal-Visma merger: What went wrong, and what happens now?

The cycling world was sent into a frenzy last month as rumors swirled of a mega-merger between two of the sport’s top teams, Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quick-Step. That all came tumbling down in the last week, and the merger between the two teams has reportedly been called off.

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Essential Guide to Clipless Bike Pedals: How To Use Clipless Pedals, and Why You Need Them

As a professional cyclist, I’ve logged countless miles on the bike and experimented with all the equipment combinations under the sun in the search for the perfect setup. One thing that’s remained a constant on my bike, however, is clipless bike pedals. If you’re looking to take your cycling game to the next level, clipless pedals are a very worthwhile investment.