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Jonas Vingegaard winner of 2023 men's Velo d'Or! "Despite the amazing season of rivals such as Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel, the voters were focused on the Dane's success at the Tour de France." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Carlos Rodríguez signs four-year contract extension at Ineos Grenadiers "Grand Tour leader pledges his future to British team after initial ties to Movistar for 2024." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Egan Bernal height, weight, net worth, bike size, salary and biography "Egan Bernal is a Colombian road cyclist who rides for the INEOS Grenadiers team. In 2019, he made history by becoming the first South American to win the Tour de France at the age of 22." By Júlia Dohnert (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'A culture of not only sport, but excellence' - Team Amani's mission to create world-class athletes at the Home of Champions "Iten, a town in Kenya, is renowned for producing many of the best long distance runners in the world. Team Amani is on a mission to create a world-class cycling facility there too." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Thibau Nys will skip Saturday's Superprestige in Ruddervoorde to prepare for Sunday's World Cup "Cyclocross enthusiasts who hoped for a new cross duel between Eli Iserbyt and Thibau Nys in the Superprestige of Ruddervoorde will be disappointed." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) In the Spotlight: Rising Stars of the Simac Ladies Tour 2023 "Let’s take the opportunity to shine a light on some of the athletes in cycling, specifically some of the rising stars of the Simac Ladies tour." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) SRAM eMTB shootout - Which SRAM Eagle Powertrain eMTB motor should I choose? "An eBike motor is only as good as the bike it’s part of! This also applies to the new SRAM Eagle Powertrain system, which made its debut with four eMountainbike brands." By Mike Hunger (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mike Hunger First look - Is the Zwift Cog the smart trainer upgrade we didn’t know we needed? "The singlespeed conversion kit is a step in the right direction for smart trainer compatibility." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sneak Peek: Check out the unreleased Mason Definition all-road bike "Transcontinental Race winner Josh Ibbett is riding the 2,700km Japanese Odyssey endurance cycling event on an updated version of the multi-surface aluminium bike." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Stinner Carrizo All-Road Bike, Lost and Found Registration is Open, Industry Nine Bronze, Sim Works Homage Green Pack, OMBRAZ Frost, Le Coursier, and Pedaling Across Wisconsin "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 24,
2023
Women's Velo d'Or won by Tour de France Femmes winner Demi Vollering! "Team SD Worx were the obvious dominating team in the women's field this year in cycling and the battle for the Velo d'Or was between two of it's riders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lars van der Haar wins Nacht van Woerden ahead of Laurens Sweeck "The Dutchman was the strongest in the second half of the race and managed to distance his two rivals." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: wielerflits.nl Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024: Route rumors and what we know so far "An alpine finale beckons after a busy start in the Netherlands and a journey through France." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) "My mind was only on the next race. I wasn't even enjoying it anymore" - Tom Dumoulin talks about how pursuit of success led to burnout in cycling "If you ask: if you wanted to have a normal life and not have been a professional cyclist, then I would choose the life of a professional cyclist." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fem van Empel and Lars van der Haar headline Dutch selection for Maasmechelen's World Cup "National coach Gerben De Knegt has selected eleven men and eleven women for the next World Cup event in the field, which will be held in Maasmechelen next Sunday." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Filippo Ganna will have a different start to the season "According to the Italian sports newspaper, the cyclist from INEOS Grenadiers will start his season in Australia at the Tour Down Under." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Bowral Classic: A showcase of cycling in the NSW Southern Highlands "The Bowral Classic is one of a series of mass-participation cycling events organized by Yaffa Media." By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 3D Carbon FX saddle "Innovative and amazingly comfortable saddle but at an 'early adopter' price." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'There is no other choice but to change' - Lappartient vows climate action in cycling "UCI president says sport is currently at a 'four out of 10' rating on sustainability." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) We love the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar smartwatch, and today it's just $449.98 "An all-round health and fitness tracking powerhouse, the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar is available for less than half price." By Ravi Davda (livescience.com) (Image credit: Amazon) Smith Dispatch Helmet "Splash the cash and you'll be rewarded with one of the best commuter helmets around." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Michelin Power Cup TLR - Performance and Pressure "The Michelin Power Cup TLR competes well against the top-performing everyday training and racing tubeless tires we’ve tested." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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October 24,
2023
Dutch rider Mark Groeneveld on X-Speed United dies at 20 "Cause of death not yet known, heart attack suspected." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: X-Speed United Fem van Empel wins iconic Nacht van Woerden - Inge van der Heijden and Zoe Bäckstedt complete podium "Fem van Empel has so far been unstoppable this cyclocross this season and tonight it continues. The World Champion has taken another comfortable win - her fourth out of four." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: indeleiderstrui.nl Óscar Sevilla, on his dark past: "Before Operation Puerto I earned more money, but I was not happier" "Oscar Sevilla has just won a UCI race in Hainan at the age of 47." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Can Intervals Help With Weight Loss Post-Workout? "What is Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)?" Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How you can work at next month's Dublin UCI Cyclocross World Cup "The UCI Cyclocross World Cup is returning to Dublin next month and now you have a chance to work at the event and possibly go behind the scenes when some of the sport’s biggest stars are on Irish soil." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Twila Federica Muzzi) Best free indoor cycling apps - 7 free alternatives to Zwift "Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding" By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit MyWhoosh) Campagnolo announces Hyperon wheelset aimed at the most ‘refined cyclists’ "The new wheelset expands the Italian brand's range of ultra-light and high-performance wheelsets." Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Image: Campagnolosrl Wiggle starts Black Friday a month early: Here are the best deals "Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles have started their Black Friday sales for 2023 a month early. We've handpicked some of the best deals." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Yamaha concept bikes feature power steering, idler-driven drive unit, prototype suspension, and all-wheel drive "The Yamaha concept eMTB's were shown at the Japan Mobility Show and feature some very unusual tech." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Yamaha) Paid Subscription
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October 23,
2023
I tried bicarb supplements to boost my cycling performance - And was met with explosive results! "To my surprise, using bicarb didn’t cause any gastrointestinal complaints - but it did pop an extra 17 watts on my five minute power." By Charlotte Broughton (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - Sergey Mironov) Greg Van Avermaet wins gravel triathlon in Spain "Two weeks into retirement, the former world champion is already winning again." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Filippo Ganna height, weight, net worth, bike size, salary and biography "Filippo Ganna is an Italian road and track cyclist riding for the Ineos Grenadiers team. He’s known as “Top Ganna” and specializes in time trials." By Júlia Dohnert (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) George Bennett didn’t hide his frustration when leaving the UAE Team Emirates "George Bennett will take over the leadership at Israel Premier Tech next year after a two-year stint at the UAE Team Emirates." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Olivia Baril transfers to Movistar after a year with UAE Team ADQ "Five teams in five seasons for the Canadian." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Don’t Miss the Velo Cosmos Show, Caletti Photo Show, Fish Ski 6-Pack, High Above Dyneema Hip Pack, Bullitt and Cinelli, Fat Tire and Dangle Supply, Trackers!, Bike Story Night with Alexandra Houchin, PEdALED Jary Collection 23, and Rémy Métailler Rides Portal "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) Photo by @johnprolly The colorful edition: 5 cool things coming soon from Giant, Santini, Van Rysel, Fizik and MAAP "If you’re finding autumn dull, check out five of the brightest products that we’re reviewing on road.cc right now." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Rough Road Renegade: Introducing the Curve GMX+ Steel "The GMX+ Steel is Curve’s bottom-up redesign of an off-road bikepacking platform." By: Sam Rice (theradavist.com) Photo: Bec Norman Paid Subscription
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October 23,
2023
Simon Yates set to climb 3,275 meters in 87 kilometer hill climb challenge "Vincenzo Nibali won Taiwan-based event in 2017 and holds record for fastest ever ascent, three hours, 19 minutes and 54 seconds." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Former pro turned eSports racer tests positive for steroids "Luca Zanasca recently rode for Italian national team at the worlds." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI Three Takeaways: Giro d’Italia 2024 Route Reveal "Giro'24 breakdown." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Monday Shorts "The 2024 road cycling season has started with Lukas Pöstlberger (Jayco) winning the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon." (inrng.com) (screenshot) 'It’s a team event but we’re fighting each other' - Emma Finucane on the internal battle for Olympics selection "As Olympic selection looms, British sprinters "starting to maybe not speak to each other anymore." James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) UCI Track Champions League Uno X rider Niklas Eg to retire from pro cycling following heart issues "Danish rider is another pro to be forced to quit due to medical issues." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Vanik Zoltan) Five roadside repair hacks: Keep a ride going with these quick fixes "From broken cables to flat batteries, many pesky mechanical issues can be fixed through these hacks." Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Opinion: 1× gearing is where it’s at "Cyclist tech editor Sam Challis says the case for switching to a 1× gearing setup on a road bike has never been stronger." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Novus Boost Evo X-Cross Superflow "A review of Selle Italia’s Novus Boost Evo X-Cross Superflow saddle" (cycletechreview.com) (Credits not Found) Why the new sub-$1K Ride1Up Portola electric bike will shake up the market "The $995 eBike could upend the race for top-value eBikes thanks to its low price combined with impressive performance." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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October 23,
2023
‘I’ve been knocking on that door for a while and it’s keeping me hungry’ - Magnus Sheffield interview "The Ineos Grenadiers rider opens up about being a fake Brit, his background as a skier and the demise of the US domestic road racing scene." By Andy McGrath (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Geraint Thomas signs two-year contract extension with Ineos Grenadiers "Grand Tour leader agrees new deal as team finally begin announcing their 2024 roster." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Spin Cycle: It’s all in the jeans "Is something getting left behind at Mellow Johnny's?" By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) Photography by Lucian Stănescu and Aleks Gajdeczka Give indoor cycling the power-up it desperately needs - Gamification "How many of us would really choose boredom over fun?" By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Zwift) Latest blow for Chain Reaction as parent company closes US offices and prepares insolvency filings "Signa Sports United, the owner of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles and several other cycling retailers, last week learned that it could no longer rely on €150 million of committed funding from its parent company." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Eight Years Later: Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Rebuild "If you’re going to fork out $400 (2023 retail is $495!) for a pump, it better be rebuildable." By: john watson (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Topeak Power Lever Pro "A light, compact and high-quality tool for modern chains, with tire levers as a bonus." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) LeMond launches All-Road Prolog electric bike "This becomes the third eBike in the revamped LeMond range, and the first off-road inspired bike." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Lemond Paid Subscription
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October 22,
2023
Eli Iserbyt earns first lead of Superprestige series in thrilling Overijse race "Crashes mar Waterloo World Cup victor Thibau Nys' race." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Superprestige Overijse: Van Empel scores third win of 'cross season "World champion beats Alvarado and Van der Heijden." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Curtis White and Clara Honsinger take wins at Kings CX 1 in Ohio "Three-time US cyclocross champion Clara Honsinger marked her first win of the 2023-2024 season. Curtis White, the current US elite men’s cyclocross champion, recorded his first win of the season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Bill Schieken/CXHAIRS Media via cyclingnews.com) National 12-hour TT results still aren't finalized... two months after it finished "Confusion, frustration and rumous aplenty from those who competed as governing body Cycling Time Trials says a "formal objection" has been made, the process to resolve the matter ongoing and "confidential." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Cycling Time Trials/Twitter) Paid Subscription
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October 22,
2023
Jay Vine: The numbers game "From his home in Andorra, Jay Vine enjoys fine mountain scenery, but from the perspective of the tail end of the 2023 racing season, he’s not enjoying the view back over the year so much. " Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hong Kong Cyclothon 2023: Lukas Pöstlberger wins again after 2 years, in Zdenek Stybar’s farewell "After 6 years, it happened this Sunday (October 22) in the 2nd edition of the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit Screenshot) Kristen Faulkner wins Pan America Games TT "In a continuation of American dominance in women’s individual time trial at the Pan American Games, Kristen Faulkner clinched gold this Sunday at Santiago." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Kristen Faulkner Mathias Flückiger, leader of the UCI ranking, expresses disappointment with the prize money in MTB "Mathias Flückiger is far from satisfied with the prize money in Mountain Biking, to say the least." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dr Hutch: Why do gym bike saddles require a Lego-shaped buttocks to be rideable? "Cycling Weekly's columnist details the nuances of a standard gym steed - on which a square derrière would be highly beneficial." Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Preliminary startlist Superprestige in Overijse including Nys, Sweeck, Van der Haar, Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout "The latest edition of the Telenet Superprestige in Overijse, Nicknamed the 'Mother of all Crosses' expect plenty of drama." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Sepp Kuss: I think it's better for everybody that Roglič is on a different team "In an interview from his Vuelta winning parade, the American reflects on his departing teammate, what's to come in 2024 and the lessons he learned from his career-best season." Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images 'Gravel is insanely hard' - Kasia Niewiadoma shows of her rainbow jersey with a win at Big Sugar Gravel "Norwegian Torbjørn Andre Røed takes the sprint in the men's race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lifetime) "I think I can be a good competitor for Wout" - Jasper Philipsen to hunt green jersey record at Tour de France "I want to make it a goal to win the green jersey as much as possible," Philipsen said in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo "One of, if not the best action cameras currently available." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Check out the Spoon Customs 01 Sam Dunn hand-painted road bike "Made from Columbus Spirit steel, Spoon Customs’ first bike - from 2014 - features an amazing hand-painted finish " By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Live: Coupe de France CycloCross - Quelneuc, France - Sunday October 22nd 2023 "Men U23 - 11:50 UK, 12:50 Europe. Elite
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