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Rosael Torres-Davis

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  • Journalist, Writer and Podcaster, Freelance
New York, Philadelphia, San Juan
As seen in: MSN, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Aol, Substack, Flipboard, Yahoo Noticias, Yahoo Sports, Esquire, Popular Mechanics and
Covers:  Professional cycling, women’s sports, athlete profiles, race analysis, sports culture, human-interest profiles, lifestyle & relationships.
(raa-zuh-EL) 🇵🇷 ➡️ NYC ➡️ PHL - Writer & Editor - Views are my own.

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Rosael Torres-Davis’s Biography

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I’m a freelance writer and journalist with bylines in Esquire, Bicycling, CyclingNews, CyclingWeekly, and more.

At Esquire, I write reported personal stories about sex, relationships, and modern masculinity. I also cover cycling, sports, and culture, with a focus on character-driven storytelling that goes beyond results to explore personality, power, and why sport matters off the field as much as on it.

Alongside journalism, I’m currently writing literary fiction in Spanish and English, with wo…

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Why Can't These Grown Men Stop Playing with Toy Cars?

Why Can't These Grown Men Stop Playing with Toy Cars?

A pastor who hosts races on TikTok. Gearheads who customize for profit. A private collector with a museum ful…

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My Fiancée Cheated on Me, Then I Answered a "Muff-Dive" Request on Reddit. It Changed My Life.

My Fiancée Cheated on Me, Then I Answered a "Muff-Dive" Request on Reddit. It Changed My Life.

In the midst of my heartbreak, the submissive sexual relationship opened me up to a world of new experiences.…

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I Got Pegged by My Girlfriend, Then Dumped. And It Left Me Wanting More.

I Got Pegged by My Girlfriend, Then Dumped. And It Left Me Wanting More.

I'd long been curious about anal play. Giving in to submission taught me as much about masculinity and loss a…

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For the First Time Ever, Women Compete at Red Bull Rampage-and Show Why They Belong

For the First Time Ever, Women Compete at Red Bull Rampage-and Show Why They Belong

For the women competing in Virgin, Utah, the event was gnarly, scary, bloody, and unquestionably groundbreaki…

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Dear Mark Cavendish: I Apologize for Judging You Without Trying to Understand You

Dear Mark Cavendish: I Apologize for Judging You Without Trying to Understand You

Read an editor's heartfelt apology to professional cyclist Mark Cavendish, admitting misjudgment and applaudi…

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How Sofia Gomez Villafañe Became a Gravel-Racing Superstar

How Sofia Gomez Villafañe Became a Gravel-Racing Superstar

As Sofia Gomez Villafañe prepares to defend her 2022 Unbound victory, she reveals how she got started in grav…

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I’m in Love with My Best Friend. When Her Husband Fell Ill, I Secretly Hoped He Wouldn’t Make It.

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By Rosael Torres-Davis
| Esquire Verified
7 min read Most men don’t admit to harboring dark thoughts about the people they call friends. For that reason, secretly wishing for a rival’s demise is a taboo usually reserved for fiction. For the latest installment of the Secret Lives of Men, we interviewed Leo*, a 42-year-old urban planner, who found himself crossing a moral line in his own head. When his best friend’s husband was suddenly paralyzed by a rare neurological disorder, Leo stepped up to help care for their young son.
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What Tour de France Riders Actually Eat During the Race

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By Rosael Torres-Davis
| Bicycling Magazine Verified
The Tour de France presents unique challenges to teams and riders. They line up at the outset of each stage with jerseys fully stashed with food and soigneurs (staffers who support riders) patiently waiting at the feedzones with musettes (bags) full of bars and gels. One of the most brutal aspects of stage racing is its successive nature—the Tour has 21 stages and lasts almost three weeks, while the Tour de France Femmes has nine stages and lasts nine days with no rest days.
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What Tour de France Riders Actually Eat During the Race

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By Rosael Torres-Davis
| Bicycling Magazine Verified
The Tour de France presents unique challenges to teams and riders. They line up at the outset of each stage with jerseys fully stashed with food and soigneurs (staffers who support riders) patiently waiting at the feedzones with musettes (bags) full of bars and gels. One of the most brutal aspects of stage racing is its successive nature—the Tour has 21 stages and lasts almost three weeks, while the Tour de France Femmes has nine stages and lasts nine days with no rest days.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A freelance story about teaching kids to ride bikes for Bicycling.com

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

I don’t want to answer this question.