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October 27,
2023
2023 Season Breakdown: The UCI Team Rankings "Takeaways for the 2023 season." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar: The end of the 2024 Tour de France route 'makes me smile' "Two-time champion will be looking to bounce back on tough 2024 course after finishing second two years running." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jumbo Visma DS on Vuelta’s Angliru stage: ‘There was no teamwork’ "Merijn Zeeman opens up on the controversial day in Spain." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour 2024 First Look: Mountains, Gravel & Two TTs! "The French Grand Tour Preview." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "There are finally two longer time trials again" - Jens Voigt sees plenty of excitement in 'spectacular' 2024 Tour de France route "With many points of discussion and things to look forward to, former two-time stage winner Jens Voigt has taken a look at the profile and analyzed where he thinks the race can be won or loss." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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October 27,
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The 105-km Taiwan KOM Challenge is absolutely bonkers... "Benjamin Dyball won the 2023 event, smashing Vincenzo Nibali's course record." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I’ve been understudy to Laura Kenny for most of my career’ - Katie Archibald on dealing with pressure in the run-up to Olympics "Ahead of the second round of the UCI Track Champions League, the Scottish rider discusses her feelings at a crucial time for track cycling" Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Thomas Maheux/SWpix Tour de France Femmes Route "The 2024 Tour de France Femmes route has been unveiled and it’s got something for everyone and plenty for Demi Vollering. Here’s a closer look at the stages." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Gear Break: Tifosi Crit Fototec Readers, Ekoï C4 Limited Edition Shoes, Campagnolo Hyperon Wheelset, Pinarello Winter Apparel Collection, Selle San Marco New Regal Short & New roads in Watopia "What's new on the cycling market?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Zwift vs Peloton - Which is the best indoor training app for you? "Which of these popular indoor training platforms is right for your fitness objectives?" By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Functional Fitness: The Lifelong Key to Fitness Is No Secret, Experts Say "What's the best type of exercise you can do for your health? The answer seems to change every week." By Sinead Roberts, The Conversation (sciencealert.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Tour de France Femmes 2024: can anyone beat Demi Vollering to a second victory? "Analyzing the riders who will be aiming for yellow next August - Vollering, Niewiadoma, Labous and more." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency What tires do the top pro ‘cross riders use, tubulars or tubeless? "The 4x national champion weighs in." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) TdF course designer on gravel day: ‘I hope Pogacar and Evenepoel will create chaos’ "Thierry Gouvenou expects fireworks on Stage 9." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history? "This nifty pump weighs just 178g, inflates an inner tube to 120psi, and comes with a digital display." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ask a Pro: Maghalie Rochette on warming up for a ‘cross race "Rochette prefers to do her warm-ups on her Feedback Sports Omnium Trainer Overdrive." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Cotic Jeht Gen2, Chris King and Robert Axle Project, Ratio 2×12 SH Kit, Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 4.0, Brompton C Line Hot Pink Returns, MW Radius Winter Tights, Bikes or Death 165 "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) UCI
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October 26,
2023
"Seven riders unanimously agreed Kuss should win, Primoz had a more difficult time with this" - Merijn Zeeman recalls Jumbo Visma's 'clear the air' meeting at the Vuelta a Espana "During the Spanish race the biggest rival to Sepp Kuss seemed to be his own teammates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) What We Can Expect From Tour de France 2024 "The routes for the men's and women's 2024 Tours de France are out - and do we have some spectating to do next July!" By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Inside the Tour de France Paris auditorium full of jeopardy and opportunity "Riders and team managers react to two bold and interesting Tour routes." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo: James Startt) Paid Subscription
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October 26,
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Keenan: Plenty to be excited about ahead of unique 2024 TDF and TDFF "The 2024 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift courses have been released and this time around they look a little different. SBS Cycling commentator Matthew Keenan reveals his biggest takeaways following the official course presentation." By Matthew Keenan (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Preliminary startlist Superprestige Ruddervoorde including Sweeck, Van der Haar, Iserbyt, Vanthourenhout, Van Empel and Alvarado "On Saturday, October 28th, the latest round of the Superprestige cup will take place in Ruddervoorde. It will include many of the field's top riders." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Coros Heart Rate Monitor strap is named as one of Time's Best Inventions "The California-based brand's device offers an alternative to the traditional heart rate chest strap with superior accuracy." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Coros) Paid Subscription
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October 26,
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"Pogacar is one-of-a-kind. I think he’s the best of them all" - Geraint Thomas compares cycling's elite new guard "He can do it all, from one-day racing to the Grand Tours." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Devil’s Cardigan: Australian Gravel National Championships "There is nothing more satisfying than trying something on to find that it’s a perfect fit. And yet, what is a perfect fit?" By: Scott Mattern (theradavist.com) Photo: Kristina Vackova Northwave Extreme Pro 3 "Very stiff, high-quality shoes with excellent dual dials, though could be a bit lighter." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Comparing virtual roads: Rouvy vs Zwift "The drudgery of indoor training has been significantly lightened with the emergence of virtual training platforms like Rouvy and Zwift." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Courtesy via cyclingnews.com) UCI
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October 25,
2023
Tour de France Gets Ultra-Creative In 2024 "The route of the Tour de France seems to have hit the airwaves officially today and there is a Lot to cover. Since things are moving rapidly, I will toss out what for me stand out as the highlights." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel tempted by 2024 Giro d'Italia-Tour de France combo "Patrick Lefevere warns against riding two Grand Tours and lowers expectations on Belgian's debut." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I'm in shock' - Mark Cavendish reacts to hard but beautiful Tour de France route "Sprinter aims to win a record-setting 35th stage win in the 2024 Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tour de France 2024 route revealed "The 2024 Tour de France will feature four summit finishes and two time trials, as well as a hilly start in Italy, gravel roads, and an unprecedented finale in Nice." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: ASO) How to Hang Bikes in Your Garage: 4 Inexpensive Options "Figuring out where and how to store your bikes can be a cumbersome task to say the least." By Eric Lister (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Bombtrack 2023 Lineup, Bedrock Mountain Clogs, Revelate Pronghorn Returns, Farewell Scout Roll, Wizard Works Quick Draw Bottle Pocket, Steve Potts Bars, Bender Made Show Bike "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 "My generation were boosted off of the back of ‘the Lance effect’" - Larry Warbasse delighted by resurgence of US cycling "US cycling looks set for a new boom period if the signs are to be believed. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "What more can he do?" - Philippe Gilbert questions why Mathieu van der Poel didn't win the Velo d'Or "When I see Mathieu van der Poel winning the Cyclocross World Championships, leading a number of races, winning Milano Sanremo, Paris Roubaix and the road world championships in a masterful way, what more can he do?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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October 25,
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Tour de France Femmes 2024 route: A split stage, a taste of the Ardennes, and the Alpe d'Huez "The third edition of the Tour de France Femmes will be bigger than ever as it kicks off in the Netherlands before making its way to an explosive finish at the iconic Alpe d’Huez." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Demi Vollering: I’ve always wanted to ride Alpe d’Huez "Tour de France Femmes route almost tailor-made for defending champion with Dutch start, Ardennes stage and tough finale." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024 route revealed "Alpe d’Huez hosts showpiece finale in alpine double header after Rotterdam start and Liège stage." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: ASO) "I don't know who can beat Sepp Kuss outside of the top four riders in the world" - Chris Horner implores Vuelta winner to target the Giro d'Italia in 2024 "In 2024, Jumbo Visma's Sepp Kuss will have a slightly different role in the peloton. Now a Grand Tour winner, no longer will he be seen as simply a super-domestique to the likes of Jonas Vingegaard." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Words of Wisdom: Peloton's veterans share their advice with the next generation "Don't stress, adjust your expectations, socialize, have some respect, and enjoy it... some of the counsel from the likes of Thomas De Gendt, Robert Gesink and Wout Poels." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Las Vegas teens accused of murdering cyclist laugh and flip off family of victim in court "Jesus Ayala and Jzamir Keys allegedly mowed down Andreas Probst and filmed it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Vittoria Corsa Pro – Pro Indeed "The Vittoria Corsa Pro G2.0 TLR is my answer to the question: What tubeless tire would you ever want to ride beside the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR?" By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Adds More Features to Fenix 7/Epix Series, Including Nap Tracking "Garmin has just pushed out the first public beta iteration for their 4th quarter update, which will likely hit production in 4-6 weeks (assuming typical timelines hold true)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Alex Dowsett | Cycling indoors is an easy way to feel like I’ve done something "Alex Dowsett tells us about the unique rewards of indoor training." Words: Alex Dowsett (bikeradar.com) Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media Benky Wins The Rhino Run in Record Time "Kevin ‘Benky’ Benkenstein finished the 2,712 km (1,685 miles) of The Rhino Run bikepacking race. After traversing the rugged Cape Province of South Africa and the Karoo and Namib Deserts, Benky arrived in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, just before midnight (local time)." By: Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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October 25,
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Tour de France 2024 route: Two individual time trials, five summit finishes and gravel sectors "3,492km of racing with 52,320 meters of overall elevation across 21 stage in store for the riders." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Route "The route of the 2024 Tour de France has been unveiled. It’s unusual because of the Italian start and the finish in Nice, it’s different because of everything else in between." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Tour de France 2024 - A break from tradition "All you need to know about the route of the 111th edition of the Tour de France." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Route Presentations Live "TDF & TDFF Route Presentations - Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Video
starts at 1:25am CET (5:25am U.S. Eastern), 2:25am Pacific."
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Gravel roads and plenty of climbing for 2024 Tour de France "Gravel Roads, Europe’s highest paved road and a historic final stage in Nice are all on the cards when ASO reveal the 2024 Tour de France course." (sbs.com.au) (David Ramos/Getty Images) Zwift Coastal Expansion Begins Rollout: First Ride Thoughts "Zwift has just started rolling out their Watopia coastal expansion, which adds 8 new routes and some 19KM of new pavement along an entirely new vast portion of the southern coast." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Bike Industry Turmoil: Shimano says global cycling market remains “weak” as segment sales fall by a quarter - And worse to come? "Japanese components giant hails “favorable” response to new groupsets - but sales in key European market are on the slide and forecast to halve in the second half of 2023" By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to use Wahoo’s indoor cycling ecosystem to fast-track your training this winter "How you can bring Wahoo's indoor training hardware and software together to make you a stronger rider." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-Speed Long-Term Review on Gravel / Mixed-Surface "Disclaimer: R8170 12-Speed Di2 is intended as a Road / Pavement going groupset." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit Irmo Keizer / Andreas Dobslaff - Shimano ) Paid Subscription
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