cycling
Walk, talk, burn fat: The magic of Zone 2 cardio
Zone 2 cardio, like brisk walking, boosts fat burning, heart health, and mood by training at 60–70% of max heart rate. It enhances metabolism, energy, and cortisol balance without intense strain, supporting sustainable fitness.
3 May 2025, 08:26 AM
Banff Mountain Film Festival hosts adventure-themed short films
The “Banff Mountain Film Festival,” an annual celebration of mountaineering and adventure-themed short films from across the globe, recently made its return to Dhaka.
7 December 2024, 05:26 AM
Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand and shoulder in post van collision
"Following an incident while training today, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital where it was revealed that he has sustained fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and his right hand," the team said in a statement.
3 December 2024, 16:02 PM
'Racing career: completed it!' announces cycling great Cavendish
Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.
10 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Afghan cyclist sisters defy Taliban to fulfil Olympic dream
The Hashimi siblings are the first cyclists - male or female - to represent Afghanistan at the Games.
25 July 2024, 05:03 AM
Rakibul finishes Powerman Duathlon on a high
Rakibul Islam of Bangladesh finished the World Triathlon Powerman Duathlon World Championship on a high in Switzerland yesterday.
4 September 2023, 11:32 AM
Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger
In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.
11 August 2023, 05:59 AM
What to pack when commuting on a bicycle to class
Commuting with a bicycle to classes has become a viable alternative for many students.
28 June 2023, 07:28 AM
Why Dhaka should invest more in bicycle lanes
Cycling infrastructure is far less expensive to build than roads, flyovers, elevated expressways, and parking garages for cars.
21 June 2023, 01:00 AM
Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak
By the time he retires Mark Cavendish may have secured for himself the greatest number of stage wins in the Tour de France -- he is joint record holder on 34 with the sport's all-time great Eddy Merckx.
23 May 2023, 05:40 AM
When the message of Bangladesh’s liberation travelled on two wheels
Jamal Hasan and his three teammates decided to go on a goodwill mission for the fledgling state to thank the people of the world for supporting their Liberation War.
18 May 2023, 07:46 AM
McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins cycling gold
Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.
2 August 2022, 02:46 AM
Velodrome crash leaves many injured
English cyclist Matt Walls was involved in a horror crash at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday when he was catapulted over the barriers and into the crowds at the Lee Valley VeloPark.
31 July 2022, 18:30 PM
Three talking points from the Tour de France
While the epic 21-day battle for the 2022 Tour de France title was eventually won by Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard, the buzz around the race has raised several topics.
25 July 2022, 05:44 AM
French hopes flagging on Tour de 'Lose'
Regional newspaper Le Progres groaned over the long wait for a home Tour de France stage winner this weekend with the scathing headline "Blue, Blanc, Lose", a play on the French tri-colour using lose instead of Rouge.
17 July 2022, 09:47 AM
11 teenagers reach Padma Bridge after cycling 53 kms
After Padma Bridge was inaugurated today (June 25, 2022) by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 11 teenagers from Gopalganj’s Muksudpur upazila visited the long-cherished bridge by cycling 53km distance.
25 June 2022, 10:14 AM
Unbearable Dhaka turns 'likable'
Tanveer and Hamza—both students of class nine, live in Gopibagh. Both of them also like cycling. But their parents never allowed them to go to the main roads or highways with bicycles in fear of accidents.
2 May 2022, 08:14 AM
ABCs of cycling in Dhaka
Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?
9 January 2022, 09:37 AM
Living Life on Two Wheels
From speeding downhill to strolling solo, from racing in alleys to wandering in faraway wherever, the joys of cycling barely begin here.
18 November 2020, 18:00 PM
The Amazing Bicycle Race (video)
The massive increase of cyclists in the last few years owes a lot to the efforts of the biggest cycling community in Bangladesh, BDCyclists. Friday, July 31, the community organised a bicycling a event titled 'Amazing Bicycle Race' which was the first of its kind in Bangladesh.
2 August 2015, 14:09 PM