The cycling jukebox: Eight rider-inspired hits lurking on your Spotify

In the depths of your chosen music streaming service lives a plethora of contemporary cyclist-inspired songs. Chris Marshall-Bell digs into the digital crates

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(Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Far away from the ticker tape of the WorldTour, in basements, bedrooms and under bridges across Europe, there toils away a very, very small sect within cycling. Without much fanfare and with even less publicity, they craft songs dedicated to pro riders, celebrating their victories, their personalities and their nicknames.

CW takes a look at eight of the tracks and tries to examine if any of them deserve a spot on our playlists.

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Chris Marshall-Bell