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2 for 2 as Mathieu van der Poel dominates Zilvermeercross Mol - Sweeck and Vanthourenhout complete podium as Vandeputte takes cup lead "Despite the absence of Wout van Aert, the Zilvermeercross Mol still delivered some interesting action." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Ceylin Alvarado earns second victory in two days at Superprestige Mol "Alvarado and Brand in entertaining rivalry for elite women's crown." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Annemarie Worst set for surgery after crash in Zonhoven leaves Dutch star with two broken bones "Cyclocross Reds star Annemarie Worst has been picking up form in recent weeks with a number of solid performances. Sadly the Dutch cyclocross star had a bad crash at World Cup Zonhoven." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mathieu van der Poel wants to ´make the gap smaller to Tadej Pogacar - "I sometimes ride behind him too" "Mathieu van der Poel will have to face Tadej Pogacar once again next spring and this motivates him to improve further." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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'When I take myself way out of my comfort zone, that's when something really exciting can happen' - American ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox on her next big adventure "American set to ride 1000 mile Iditarod trail in Alaska next February." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rugile Kaladyte) Nothing screams Christmas like actions cams, super fat slicks and a Wahoo that's eaten too many mince pies! Five Cool Things coming soon to road.cc "As well as the supersized Wahoo Elemnt Ace, we're also currently testing three action cameras, a recycled wheelset from Hunt, 36mm slick tires and a "revolutionary portable tool" By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Superprestige Mol - Zilvermeercross 2024 "Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Zilvermeercross Mol Schedule (Monday). Women's
Elite 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Men's
Elite 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10 am Pacific.
The races will be shown on Max
and FloBikes starting at 4:20am Pacific."
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December 22,
2024
 Mathieu van der Poel easily wins Zonhoven World Cup with attack on lap 1 "The same way he ended last season, he started this one. In his first race since becoming Cyclocross World Champion once again, Mathieu van der Poel very comfortably won his return race at the World Cup Zonhoven in the sand." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado won her second World Cup race of the season. "Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado turns disaster weekend into a win in Zonhoven - "Yesterday I threw up everything twenty minutes before the start." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Update: Cat Ferguson 'without serious injuries' after heavy crash at World Cup Hulst but will miss festive cyclocross period "Cat Ferguson out for upcoming cyclocross races," the Spanish team explains. "After a crash in Hulst, she sustained no serious injuries but will remain under observation and miss the Christmas races." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit (Movistar)) Paid Subscription Articles
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Only At the Cafe... "A handful of things that made it unique around here." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) Q36.5 boss gives backing to Tom Pidcock: "We're giving him full leadership, trust, and faith to try and support his goals and ambitions" "Pidcock has already made a tough call since his move, cancelling plans to ride any cyclocross this winter as he looks to bed into his new surroundings, get to his new teammates and start stepping up preparation for the 2025 road season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 5 - Zonhoven, Belgium - Sunday December 22nd "2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven, Belgium, Sunday. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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December 21,
2024
Marie Schreiber finally makes fast start count and takes biggest career victory at World Cup Hulst "Marie Schreiber has the taken the victory at the latest round of World Cup action in Hulst, finally managing to hold onto the lead after one her trademark fast starts." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Niels Vandeputte gives Alpecin Deceuninck victory at World Cup Hulst "Cyclocross world champion's Alpecin Deceuninck teammate Niels Vandeputte has taken a stunning solo victory on a wet and slippery edition of World Cup Hulst ahead of Felipe Orts and Pim Ronhaar." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Rafaelle Carrier wins Junior race at Hulst World Cup "Holmgren sisters crack the elite women's top-20." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Lance Armstrong refused to speak with Tom Boonen for years: "And I was only 20 years old, you know..." "The Belgian cyclist joined Armstrong's American team at a young age, but their partnership was far from successful. Boonen eventually broke his contract early - a highly unusual move in those days - and made the switch to Quick-Step, where his career truly took off." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Victor Campenaerts already knows what his first race for Visma Lease a Bike will be "At the end of December, Campenaerts completed his first training camp with Visma Lease a Bike. "It’s been great. Everything is very well-organized." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 - Jordan Villella’s Gear of the Year "There was so much new gear, race action, and ground-breaking happenings in 2024 that I’m just starting to process everything. It was a banner year for cycling, racing especially." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 4 - Hulst, Netherlands - Saturday December 21st "2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hulst, Netherlands. Saturday. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK , 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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Fem van Empel injured during training ride and forced to miss key World Cup weekend "This weekend is a very important one with the World Cup races in Hulst and Zonhoven, but it will miss World Champion Fem van Empel who got hurt this week during a training ride." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Van der Poel vs. Van Aert on the horizon, but Alpecin boss Roodhooft remains cautious: "Don’t expect too much" "This Monday, the ultimate winter showdown will finally take place. Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert are both set to line up at the cyclocross race in Mol, Belgium." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon
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Highlights of 2024 - Part IV "The fourth pick of the season is the Tour de France Femmes and its conclusion on Alpe d’Huez." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Finlay Pickering could be Britain’s future GC star: ‘I’ve got big aspirations and I want to fulfill those dreams’ "The young rider believes he has a bright future with Bahrain Victorious" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com/Getty Return of the Queen! Marianne Vos announced for first Cyclocross World Cup since January 2023 "Having not been seen in the field since January 2023, Vos has now been confirmed for an imminent return." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) Training camps not without risks: After crash Vernon, DSM Firmenich PostNL also issues medical bulletin "Australia's Chris Hamilton fractures collarbone putting Tour Down Under ambitions at risk." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brennan’s and Adrien’s Tires "When we work with the world’s fastest racers, our main goal is not marketing, but R&D. These riders test our tires to the max," By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Christmas Tree By Cargo Bike 2024 (Mallorca Edition!) "What, you thought just because we moved from Amsterdam to a Mediterranean island that we’d stop our decade-long Christmas tree-by-bike tradition? Nope, not a chance!" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 (I’ve ridden heaps of bikes) "All of the Gravel Bike reviews you see here are Unpaid, Unbiased, and No BS." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) v PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #4: Ekoï Winter Socks and Shoe Covers, Shimano Shades, Cycology Gift Cards, Syncross Taillight, Chris King Titanium DropSet™, Fizik One-to-One & Elitewheels Wheelset "Gifts we would like." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Bob and Brad T2 Pro Massage Gun "Good quality massage gun for working on your sore bits before and after your ride." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 22,
2024
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Mathieu van der Poel weighing up skipping Tour de France "Dutchman drops hint that he could miss French Grand Tour in 2025 and prioritize a mountain bike world title bid." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Mathieu van der Poel) Alessandro De Marchi and the romanticism of cycling: ‘We need to keep that essential love of riding’ "The veteran Italian discusses retirement, regrets, and training on feel." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: James Startt All the pro cycling kits for 2025: Fenix Deceuninck reveal three kits, and Canyon SRAM Zondacrypto stay funky "Keep up to date with the jerseys to watch out for next season in our complete guide." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ©Fenix Deceuninck) Cycling is a sport that’s all about going fast and I’ve no idea how you turn that round to make it safer "Going retro to make racing safer is not an idea with a future." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'My knee was broken into too many pieces to count' - The comeback to cap them all "A bone-shattering accident in his first year as a pro left Tom Gloag fighting to save his career - but save it he did." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Andy Jones for Future) A story of regret and striking details: Dstny CEO leaves cycling: "That definitely hurts" "It started with a lovely collaboration on paper for four and a half years; it ended with a great deal of hassle and arguing." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It won’t be easy. Pogacar is very strong. But I strongly believe it is possible” - Victor Campenaerts wants to help Jonas Vingegaard reclaim the Tour de France "In 2025, Victor Campenaerts returns to Team Visma Lease a Bike after seven seasons away." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike seeks solution to close the gap with UAE: "Maybe we need to work on our skills" "The gap with UAE Team Emirates, which secured almost all the major prizes in 2024, must be eliminated." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) v Boonen should shut up! "It lasted six years" - Tom Boonen reveals former teammate Lance Armstrong refused to talk to him." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago December 21,
2024
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Pogačar obliterates famous Strava KOM - With help of
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Cat Ferguson hospitalized after heavy crash at World Cup Hulst "The 18-year-old British rider, as confirmed by the Movistar Team, has been taken to a hospital, where she will undergo a medical examination." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I don’t feel like I’m slowing down’: Giro d'Italia-bound Adam Yates has never been more confident of success "Despite being in the later stages of his career, the British rider is sure that things can keep getting better." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com Pidcock's attention to detail 'next level' "He focuses on every millimeter; on the bike positioning and the bike set-up, to the nutrition, to the race program, to the coaching." by matt warwick (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Armstrong & Bruyneel praise for Visma for making signing of the window: “The question is: Does it matter? Pogacar was on another level" "When asked to name their signing of the window on The Move podcast alongside George Hincapie, Bruyneel is confident in his answer. “In my opinion, it is Simon Yates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher via cyclingnews.com) Froome hints at retirement at Vuelta in 2025: "It would be a great way to close the circle" "Chris Froome is the most successful British Tour rider in history, although it appears anything but in recent years." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Losing Muriel Furrer - A teenage cycling tragedy and a family’s search for answers "Parents Reto and Christine began to worry when she did not pass them at the end of the course’s first lap. They contacted Swiss Cycling’s team car, but nobody could tell them any news." By Jacob Whitehead and Jessica Hopkins (nytimes.com) (Image Credit not Found) Check out these €390 3D-printed titanium bottle cages, plus aero pedal covers, MAAP enters the WorldTour, Chris King's $300 headsets that'll "survive the next asteroid strike" + more "All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Alpitude, MAAP, Chris King, Gobik, Oxford and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The VAR arrives in cycling "Bar-cams and livestream (Video Assistant Referee) will be used for real-time judging in new NL Beach Cup competition in the Netherlands." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Subscribe
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Giro d'Italia 2025 starts in Albania - Profiles of first 3 stages revealed! "The Giro d'Italia 2025 was supposed to have been presented in early November, the first out of three Grand Tours, but it was postponed most likely due to issues organizing the Grande Partenza in Albania." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Special to Velo Steve Cummings 'never had a problem' with Tom Pidcock "British sports director looks ahead to future with Jayco AlUla after leaving Ineos Grenadiers." By Andy McGrath (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “I have never in my life come up against such an ego" - Dstny CEO details explosive fallout with Lotto "In 2025, Lotto Dstny will be no more as Dstny pull back their sponsorship of the team." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma report improvement in Wout van Aert's form: "He got up this morning in a reasonably good condition" "Wout was last able to train on Saturday, when he rode to the coast. And on Friday he did another cross training, with Daan Soete." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) How is Wout doing? Van Aert caught illness from kids, but new return date looks realistic "The next event on the schedule is Loenhout on December 27, one day after Christmas, and that date looks realistic." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon What's next for Mark Cavendish? "The legendary sprinter has hinted at a future in cycling team management - but when might that be? And with which squad?" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels "If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan, James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Andy Jones) Farewell to lead-out Selig: "In the past, you could still have a beer and enjoy life" "An end to the cycling career of Rüdiger Selig. After thirteen years in professional cycling, during which he proved his value in the shadow of his sprinters, it is time for the 35-year-old rider to retire." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) 3T is once again betting on the single chainring on the road with the new SRAM Red AXS XPLR "When no one was considering using a single chainring on the road, the Italian brand 3T was ahead of its time by launching its Strada model equipped with the newly released SRAM Force1. That didn't go well." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (photo via bikerumor.com) December 22,
2024
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Homer cyclist Kristen Faulkner arrives home an Olympic champion "Kristen Faulkner stepped into the concourse Friday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with a grin that stretched ear to ear - and some extra-special carry-on luggage." By Chris Bieri (adn.com) (Photo via KTUU)) Unfortunate news for Wout van Aert and cyclocross: Belgian is ill and has to skip Mol "Wout van Aert will not return to cyclocross on Monday, his team reported Sunday afternoon on X." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Both on podium, but different emotions for Brand and Bäckstedt: "I struggle with that turn every year" "Ultimately, it was Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado who snatched victory, but Lucinda Brand and Zoe Bäckstedt were also in winning positions for a long time." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: In de Loiderstrui Rafaelle Carrier wins two World Cup junior races on consecutive days "In two days, Canadian Junior national champion Rafaelle Carrier won consecutive Junior World Cup races. On Sunday Carrier piled up points at the top of Junior classification over French rider Lison Desprez." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert races young fan: ‘Should have started my CX training earlier’ "As Wout van Aert puts the finishing touches on his ‘cross prep, he faced off against a young racer ." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Loïc Wynants/Instagram 2025 will be Tom Gloag's year: The team told me, "Just take a holiday, mate" "Few riders have had as much bad luck in one year as Tom Gloag, the 23-year-old British rider from Visma Lease a Bike." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) “TMG Crit League” cycling marathon concludes in Madinaty "The marathon began at the Celia compound in the New Administrative Capital. It continued through the second stage in Al Rehab City, before culminating with the final stage in Madinaty." (egypttoday.com) (Credits not Found) Pinarello Dogma F Dura Ace Di2 "Incredible performance and characteristics, but there's tough competition for a lot less cash." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 21,
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Preview Superprestige Mol 2024 - Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert finally go head-to-head "On the first Monday of the Christmas holidays, world-top riders Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel will compete in the field for the first time this winter in Mol." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish's special message, Demi Vollering learns French, and a reindeer enters the wind tunnel "The Manx missile has a secret admirer, and you'll never guess who it is." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) American BMX star Hannah Roberts wins fifth straight freestyle world title "Roberts, 22, set the bar with a 95.70-point first run, a score no competitor could beat. Her second run scored 94.58, a mark that would have been high enough to win the event." (theguardian.com) Photograph: Alex Broadway/Getty Images Annemiek van Vleuten talks more about her new role as performance mentor at Fenix Deceuninck "Annemiek Van Vleuten admitted she initially put training plans and potential opportunities on hold to enjoy some freedom, but interest from several teams reignited her desire to contribute to the sport." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Fenix Deceuninck via cyclingnews.com) Boonen hasn’t forgotten about Cancellara’s "motor" - "I don’t know what’s true, or what isn't" "Rumors about Cancellara’s "motor" during the 2010 Tour of Flanders - something Boonen has never forgotten about, most likely because it keeps coming up." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) O'Connor aims for the Tour and faces Vingegaard and Pogacar there: "On certain days I can get close to them" "Ben O'Connor's move from Decathlon AG2R to Team Jayco AlUla marks one of this winter's most notable transfers." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 17 year-old UCI gravel world series race champion Ashlin Barry goes pro "Christmas came early for 17 year-old junior racer Ashlin Barry of Canada, who will join the Dutch WorldTour Team Visma Lease a Bike’s pro-track development program in 2025." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) The HoverAir X1 drone is at its lowest price ever and you can still get it before Christmas with Amazon Prime "Amazon has 24% off the HoverAir X1, a jersey pocket-sized drone that will capture stunning images as you pedal away below." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Velocio Women’s Alpha Zero Jacket "Superior protection in freezing temperatures, but check you can access the pockets before you invest." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
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