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October 18,
2023
Matt White: I’d be surprised if UAE let Pogačar ride the Giro d’Italia "Australian says the Giro d’Italia is still the hardest Grand Tour in the calendar." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tom Pidcock to race Tour de France and Paris Olympics mountain bike in 2024 "British super talent will have just eight days between the end of the Tour and the XCO event in Paris." Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: UCI Mountain Bike World Series Lance Armstrong makes controversial statement, and former Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre responds strongly "Armstrong was nothing more than an obstacle in my life." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Trials of Time: Marlen Reusser Profile "Swiss rider Marlen Reusser capped a stellar year with victory in the Stage 8 time-trial at the Tour de France. She talks us through the details of the race, and the mental and physical toll it has taken." By Nathaniel Parish Flannery (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) In an interview with the Marca newspaper, the new signing for Ineos Grenadiers reveals who the best cyclist of the current times is "Evenepoel, for example. He is young and very ambitious. I would go with him!" By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 World Cup calendar sees Mont-Sainte-Anne return to host grand finale "XC calendar expands with new venues while enduro series centralizes further in Europe." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool At last! Garmin smartwatches get ECG tracking in update for existing models "A new software update rolling out from today adds ECG monitoring to detect heart irregularities and warn of serious health problems." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Paid Subscription
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October 18,
2023
Let’s Bid Adieu to the 2023 Cycling Season! "It’s certainly been another thrilling season, with a very unique twist to it." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) "The Tour de France remains a serious option" - Could Arnaud De Lie make Grand Tour debut in 2024? "Few riders finished the 2023 season as in-form as Lotto Dstny's Arnaud De Lie." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Edvald Boasson Hagen remains on the transfer market with dsm firmenich no longer an option "Norwegian determined to continue his career but Dutch team prefer to keep their options open." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images CAS rejects Gazprom RusVelo appeal against UCI decision to remove license "The team saw its license revoked as part of a series of measures taken by the UCI following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images via velo.outside.com Cyclocross Skills: Getting started with the basics "Pro cyclocross racer Amy Perryman on cornering, running, bike set-up and more." Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Blanka Vas breaks collar bone in training crash "The 22-year-old SD Worx rider is set for surgery tonight at the Herentals hospital, although the duration of her absence from competition remains unclear." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Getty Sport 2023 Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show Part 3: Avalanche, Ballern, Black Sheep, CMG, Fern, Huhn, Rheintritt, Rossman, Repete, and Timba "I want to again thank Petor, Josh, and all the volunteers for working so hard to put on an awesome show." By: Josh Weinberg (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best cycling indoor training apps to make you a better cyclist in 2023 "Get the most out of your smart trainer with apps for iPhone, Android and more." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) eBike Explainer - Regenerative Braking "Some e-bikes with direct-drive motors can recharge the battery with braking. That said, in my limited experience, this braking is good for scrubbing speed for turns, but not for precisely controlled stops." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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October 18,
2023
Mark Cavendish height, weight, net worth, bike size, salary and biografy "Cavendish’s total of 53 stage victories in Grand Tours ranks him third among the all-time leaders in this category." By Júlia Dohnert (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matej Mohoric reveals how Pogacar, Van Aert, Evenepoel, and Van der Poel are called within the peloton "I don’t belong to the ‘aliens’: Pogacar, Van Aert, Evenepoel, Van der Poel. That’s how we call them in the peloton: ‘the aliens." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas launch Australian gravel event with $10,000 AUD prize purse "RADL GRVL will coincide with the Tour Down Under as the latest event from FNLD GRVL and SBT GRVL organizers." Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Courtesy of David Sears Jumbo Visma faces criticism after signing a young Norwegian rider who is only 16 years old "Jens Haugland: I’ll be damned if we start chasing riders before they’re juniors. We will always fight for a great Norwegian club and school model, and we are a proud sponsor of NTG and many Norwegian clubs." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dutch MTB coach knows it will be tough choice for Mathieu van der Poel at Olympics: "He also has a serious chance of winning the road race" "The Tour is an important part of the entire preparation," De Knegt believes. Next year it will be held from June 29 to July 21, while the road race at the Games is scheduled for August 3." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Biking Lawyer had the ultimate troll in response to a ridiculous ad from the police "Focus on the giant elephant in the room (dangerous driving) & less on victimizing vulnerable road users." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X/Twitter) Basso Diamante Disc Ultegra Di2 "Blends modern performance with traditional styling to stand out from the crowd - and it's a joy to ride." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Are carbon rims really stronger than aluminium ones? "How is carbon-fiber, with its reputation for being lightweight but prone to catastrophic failure, now being ridden routinely by mountain bikers?" By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Lauf launches first road bike, the Lauf Úthald "The gravel-focused brand finds speed on smoother surfaces." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Races Sunday (10-22--2023) Race
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October 17,
2023
Gree-Tour of Guangxi stage 6: Milan Vader seals overall crown as Olav Kooij wins sprint finale "Another successful day for Jumbo Visma to round out the season, with stage and overall glory." Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tom Pidcock height, weight, net worth, bike size, salary and biography "The English cyclist is 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs 58 kilograms (128 pounds), according to information collected in 2023." By Júlia Dohnert (thecyclingpost.com) (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images) “I’ll talk straight. In races, I’m there to win" - Primoz Roglic recollects Jumbo Visma infighting at the Vuelta a Espana "In races, I’m there to win, and that’s my responsibility, to do my best." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X/Twitter) The final flight of the flying mullet "A sideways move to the team car for the 34-year-old who has only taken the DS job because he will be tasked with supporting Bora Hansgrohe's young riders." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Recapping the madness of the 2023 women’s road season "The 2023 women’s road season has seen plenty of ups and downs with teams folding before they even began, others folding mid-season and some more due to fold at the end of this season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com) Garmin Expands ECG Feature to More Watches: How to Use It "Garmin has just announced the availability of ECG (Electrocardiogram) functionality for the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, Garmin Epix Pro, Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED, and Garmin Venu 3/3S units/series." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The Best Road Bike Tires of 2023 "We tested 18 of the best clincher and tubeless models on the market and have recommendations to help you find your next set of tires." Written by Bennett Shane (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Maven Cargo eBike - Designed by women, for women "It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the cycling industry, but many people don’t realize just how little voice women have in the industry." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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October 17,
2023
Tour of Guangxi: Daria Pikulik wins final Women's WorldTour race of the season "Polish sprinter bookends the WorldTour calendar with sprint victory ahead of Chiara Consonni and Mia Griffin." George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Can RCS give us the women’s Giro d’Italia the sport deserves? "Your weekly dose of women's cycling news and insight (plus some extras)." Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Sven Nys relishes son's Waterloo World Cup win as 'moment I will never forget' "He's also going to lose' cyclocross legend warns after Thibau's early strides in elite races." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Can the 2024 Giro route tempt any of the GC superstars away from the Tour de France? "The Giro organizer RCS has instigated a major shake-up to the formula with the race's new route." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zak Williams/SWPix After 6 years with the team, the former European Champion bids farewell to Soudal Quick Step "After a six-year journey as a member of the ‘Wolfpack,’ Fabio Jakobsen is bidding farewell to the Soudal Quick Step team and will embark on a new chapter in 2024, competing for the DSM Firmenich team." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tom Pidcock shares why he would pick mountain biking if forced to choose (and why he won’t quit road anytime soon) "World champ in conversation with Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool You Can Now Use Shimano GRX Shifters With Pinion Gearboxes (Hibox Shift Adapter) "HILITE Bikes has brought to market a unique shift adapter called the “Hibox” that permits the use of Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo shifters with the Pinion C-Line gearboxes (6, 9, 12-speed)." byAlee Denham (cyclingabout.com) Image: HILITE Bikes Cyclist and coach Molly Hurford has a new book: The Strong Girl "Shred Girls author has a new work of historical fiction." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Chris King Outdoor Adventure Showcase, ACToFive Signature X Cranks, Apidura 1L Racing Framebag, State Bicycle Co Raw Phosphate 4130, How a Cheap Bike Changed a Life, 10 for 10, and Earthside "Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Check out the Project D, the coolest bike you’ll see this week "With twin top tubes and seat tubes, this carbon fiber and steel road bike turned heads - and won awards - at last weekend’s Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) BlackHeart Bike Co. Has a New Custom Cerakote Program "Cerakote is an ultra-thin, highly-durable, heat-cured ceramic coating." Written by Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo c. BlackHeart Bike Co. Paid Subscription
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October 17,
2023
Corbin Strong: I want to win a Grand Tour stage in 2024 "Kiwi fast man reflects on his first experience of Grand Tour sprinting and hints at a possible Giro d’Italia start." Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images EF Education EasyPost CEO says that Ben Healy may contend for the General Classification in the Giro d’Italia "Ben Healy was one of the highlights of the 2023 Giro d’Italia during his first Grand Tour in his career." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Check who was close to victory the most times this year "We know Joop Zoetemelk and Raymond Poulidor by the nickname “eternal seconds." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) David van der Poel retires from professional cycling "Mathieu’s older brother has been a professional racer since 2011 and had his biggest wins in CX, the Czech Toi Toi Cup and Swiss EKZ Cross Tour." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Atlanta Rouleur Collection @AtlantaRouleur Oscar Rodriguez picks the strongest rider in the peloton: "Remco Evenepoel is young and has an unbridled ambition "Oscar Rodriguez has raced in the Tour of Guangxi his last race with Movistar Team and has given an interview to Marca newspaper in which he talked about his time with the team." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) What is the cycling Hour record? "Italian Ineos Grenadiers pro Filippo Ganna holds the current Hour record with a distance of 56.792km, set on 8th October 2022." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) Credit: Chris Auld Photo: Ineos Grenadiers 2023 Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show Part 2: Auguste, Actofive, Bididu, Manivelle, Quirk, Star Fish, Tim Tas+Rek, True Love, Posedla, Gramm, and Allygn "The 2023 Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show just wrapped after three action-packed days of talks, parties, and drooling over heaps of amazing craftsmanship on display." By: Josh Weinberg (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Northwave Revolution 3 "Comfortable, secure shoes that are very easy to adjust - these work very well for a great deal of typical riding." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Putting The Guarantee To The Test: WTB CZR i30 Wheelset Review "WTB’s CZR I30 wheelset touts some hefty claims with their line of carbon rims, but most importantly a lifetime “while riding” rim replacement policy." By: Spencer Harding (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Yeti Cycles Goes Direct, Adds Web Tools to Shop Locally "Now it’s easier than ever to purchase that new Yeti you’ve been dreaming of. Thanks in part to customer demand, Yeti Cycles has just announced that they will be selling bikes directly to the consumer." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Race
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October 16,
2023
Tour of Guangxi 2023: Juan Sebastián Molano wins the 5th stage, Milan Vader remains the leader "The Colombian defeated Olav Kooij in a sprint finish. Milan Vader continues to lead by safely arriving with the peloton." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matteo Trentin hopeful of Giro d’Italia wildcard for Tudor Pro Cycling "The experienced Italian is hopeful that the team will get its first Grand Tour opportunity in 2024 as he welcomes the addition of Matteo Tosatto." Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency ‘I’m stuck in a rut, a change is probably needed’ - Sam Bennett looks to new direction in 2024 "Irishman rides final race with Bora Hansgrohe at Tour of Guangxi." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) James Piccoli on his win in China, and the year that was "Montreal rider was victorious at Tour of Hainan." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: James Piccoli/Instagram "The American fans were enthusiastic" - Puck Pieterse thanks supporters after opening World Cup campaign with podium finish "In the opening UCI World Cup race of the season in Waterloo, Puck Pieterse showed little signs of rust as she took home a second-place finish behind winner Fem van Empel." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: UCI Cyclocross/X Radar Roundup: Yeti Goes Direct to Consumer, ORNOT Daily Alpha Vest, Studio51 Cycling Jewelry, 7mesh and Ciele, Wolf Tooth Color Shop Pops, and Bicycle Upcycle Cycle "Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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October 16,
2023
Cian Uijtdebroeks launches strong criticism at Bora Hansgrohe and threatens to leave the team "The Belgian cyclist expressed his dissatisfaction directly in a statement to his team, Bora Hansgrohe, in an interview with his country’s newspaper Het Nieuwsblad." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Thibau Nys climbed the stairs like an absolute legend at the CX world cup "Sven Nys must be a proud dad seeing his son, Thibau climbing the stairs in the same way the former world champion did when he was a pro." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Femmes to go up Alpe d’Huez in 2024? "Rumors suggest the race will head up the legendary climb." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Giro 2024 First Look: Summit Finishes and TT’s! "The 2024 Giro starts on Saturday, May 4, with a hilly stage from Venaria Reale to Torino and ends three weeks later on Sunday, May 26, with a flat stage in Rome." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show Part 1: Atelier Pariah, Boucif Custom Bikes, Cicli Bonanno, Dlouhy, Drust, Meerglas, Sour, Ingrid Shifters, and Cyber Cycles Forks "The 2023 Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show just wrapped after three action-packed days of talks, parties, and drooling over heaps of amazing craftsmanship on display." By: Josh Weinberg (theradavist.com) The uh-oh, autumn’s here edition! Five cool things coming soon from Karcher, Trek, Wahoo, Santini, and GripGrab "The weather has got colder all of a sudden and the nights are drawing in, so here are five cool things that we’re reviewing on road.cc to help you enjoy your autumn riding." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Torque sensors vs Cadence sensors for electric bikes: Which one is right for you? "In the booming world of electric bikes, there’s an ongoing debate - torque sensors or cadence sensors?" By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Jumbo Visma to become Visma Lease a Bike for 2024 "Dutch team has secured replacement sponsor for Jumbo, according to reports." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Imanol Erviti - A timeless classic "Imanol Erviti has taken part in more editions of the Tour of Flanders and Paris- Roubaix than any other rider current rider - 17 times in each race." Words: OLGA ÀBALOS (rouleur.cc) Photos: TONI GRASES Tom Dumoulin shows that he is still in top form in another competition "Dumoulin achieved an impressive 21st place (out of 15,849 participants) and completed the 21 kilometers in a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 4 seconds." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: Vittoria Bussi reclaims UCI Hour record, Josh Tarling beats Remco Evenepoel at Chrono des Nations, Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen pulled from Tour of Guangxi for racist gesture "This week's pro cycling news highlights, including Vittoria Bussi reclaiming the UCI Hour record, Josh Tarling's success and Tour of Guangxi." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Check out 10 stunning bikes from Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show "Something for everyone with every type of bike and a variety of materials with our pick of the most most eyecatching carbon, steel and titanium bikes from the expo." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist endures epic 22,500-mile journey around the world in 430 days... has bike stolen outside London pub "I went for a drink with a couple of friends who I was in the army with, just catching up... I came out and the bike was not there." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Instagram/Geordie Stewart) Tandem bicycles explained, from how to ride them to all the different types "We explain everything you need to know about tandem cycles." By Vicky Balfour (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke / Our Media Race
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