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November 9,
2023
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Investment Strategy, Economic Benefits of the Giro; Salary Caps in Eurocentric Sports & Baseball’s Playoff Format "Economic benefits of the Giro d’Italia, salary caps in Eurocentric sports and baseball’s playoff format." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ineos Grenadiers Team Talk: High expectations, but do they meet them? "Analyzing a year that saw the once-dominant Grenadiers almost win a Grand Tour again but ultimately fall short." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Thibau Nys: "Somehow, he manages to get away with that" "There are few riders who, at the age of twenty, find themselves in the spotlight quite like Thibau Nys." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Social Media Zwift teases its ‘largest ever’ Zwift Games in 2024 "Zwift claims its Zwift Games 2024 is set to be the largest ever cycling eSports competition" By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Arna Westfjords Way Challenge Recap Video Series "It was a wild week of intense weather, inspiring accomplishments, epic landscapes, warm hot springs, and new friendships." By: Cycling Westfjords (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Van der Poel and Van Aert going all out for the win in Paris? "Naturally, the Olympics will unfold in Paris, so it should come as no surprise that both start and finish are in the French capital." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel specific products you never knew you needed "Vibration damping goods and handy kit we reckon all gravel bikes need." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ass Savers Win Wing 2 Makes Favorite Strap-On Gravel Bike Fender Better & Blacker "I was pleasantly surprised last year with how effective Ass-Savers’ latest Win Wing fender kept road and gravel spray at bay, and now gen 2 is even better." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best electric single-speed bikes 2023 - Keep things simple with a single gear "The best electric single-speed bikes for those who enjoy simplicity." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November 9,
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Women's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who shone and who faced difficulty? "How did each women's WorldTour team perform this season?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Van Aert already has one very big supporter for his plans for the Giro (also with an eye on the World Championships and the Olympics) "The idea of Wout van Aert making his Giro debut has not been met with universal enthusiasm, but Sven Vanthourenhout stands firmly in favor." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon Josh Tarling given custom kicks as he signs shoe deal with DMT "19-year-old sensation joins Pogačar on the books of the Italian brand after stunning success during mid-season trial." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © DMT Peter Sagan: I want to finish with mountain biking and finally enjoy something in cycling "The three-time world champion on ending his road career, returning to MTB and looking ahead to the Paris Olympics." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Rigoberto Uran decides to end pro cycling career after 2024 Olympic Games "Rigoberto Urán will retire from pro cycling. The decision is taken and this will take place following the Olympic Games that will be raced in Paris next summer." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Your Name Is Mud "Once you’ve found a good name, don’t abuse it. Like Cannondale doesn’t need to have a million versions of the TopStone or the Scalpel." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Suunto Race In-Depth Review: The Best Suunto Yet? "Look, I’ll spoil it upfront (headline included): The Suunto Race is easily the best watch Suunto has ever made." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) SaddleSpur Shoves a Spur Up Your Saddle for, uh… Back Support? "We’ve seen a number of wild saddle concepts in our days, but this SaddleSpur might take the cake." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Topeak Elementa Seatbag M "Competitively priced and well-specced bag big enough to carry your essentials." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 6 of the best bikepacking saddle bags, plus our buyer’s guide "The best medium to large saddle bags for overnight trips or multi-day adventures." By Finlay Anderson (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycles Toussaint's Le Taureau eBike: Comfortable quick, and versatile "All-around ride for road, gravel, touring or commuting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Paid Subscription
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November 9,
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Detective addresses Kaitlin Armstrong’s online searches in days, weeks after Wilson’s death "Armstrong’s DNA was actually found on Ms. Wilson’s bicycle that was taken from the apartment and put into the bushes." By: Brianna Hollis (kxan.com) (Photo: X/Twitter) Matt White: We don’t know how good Luke Plapp can be "Australian rider to shadow Simon Yates at points during 2024 season." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Soudal Quick Step signs Gianni Moscon for 2024 "I have been bombarded with requests in recent weeks,” Patrick Lefevere told Sporza on Wednesday. “The 27th spot has been filled since last weekend." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Geraint Thomas packs theater for podcast "A new trend is emerging in Europe: recording cycling podcasts in theaters. The trend started in the Netherlands, and now Geraint Thomas has brought it to Cardiff in Wales." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oscar Huckle - Tanwall tires are a waste of time "Nostalgia isn’t always a good thing." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why Lauf has launched a road bike - And the thinking behind it "Lauf’s gravel background brings a fresh approach to the Icelandic brand’s first road bike." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Modern Musettes: A Roundup of Handmade Sling Bags From Albion Cycling, Outer Shell, Swift Industries/Camp and Go Slow, Tangente Atelier, Team Dream, and Tunitas Creative "I have a bit of a bag problem. I really like sling bags and use them all the time." By: Josh Weinberg (theradavist.com) Photos: Josh Weinberg Is SRAM getting ready to release a new RED AXS shifter? "A patent has recently been filed by SRAM that shows a design for a new lever with an added ‘auxiliary’ button." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) SRAM / USPTO Radar Roundup: Temple Road 2, Fizik for PEdALED GTX Ergolace, Aeroe Spider Pannier Rack, Rapha Trail GORE-TEX Pants, REMCO Heavy Bike Lift, Catalina Island Bikepacking Bliss, White Rim With Friends, and Saving Best for Last "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) Non Subscription
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November 8,
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Michael Rasmussen sassed Chris Froome pretty hard about his bike fit "The Danish former professional called out the TdF winner on social media." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Chasing Tadej Pogačar Through the Swiss Alps "For a fleeting moment, we pedal shoulder to shoulder. Then the two-time Tour de France winner floats away, his bright white jersey vanishing into the distance." By Eben Weiss (bicycling.com) Photo: Eben Weiss Pinarello and Ineos Grenadiers: a history of tech and heart "Ineos Grenadiers and Pinarello have now had a thirteen-year relationship in which both parties have innovated, made mistakes and challenged each other." Words: Olga Àbalos (rouleur.cc) Photos: Pol Giné Goodbye, the ProTour ever-presents - And who are the longest-serving riders? "2024 will mark the first season where no rider from the original 2005 intake of the ProTour will be still be riding in its successor competition, the WorldTour." (sicycle.wordpress.com) "It was an unforgettable season for me" - Mathieu van der Poel wins 2023 International Flandrien award "Mathieu van der Poel was surprisingly not the winner of the Velo d'Or as the award was attributed to Jonas Vingegaard, but has now won the International Flandrien award." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jos van Emden: Cultural icon, purist, no-nonsense and above all, the powerhouse of Jumbo Visma "With a snazzy video on Instagram, Van Emden announced his retirement three months ago, completely in line with his character." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Down Under Digest: The most Aussie thing we can think of "Keep up to date on all things Aussie and Kiwi cycling with our weekly round-up." Matt de Neef (escapecollective.com) Photography by Michael Hardy Muc-Off (Si) Ceramic Protection Kit "If you’ve just got a shiny new bike, you’ll probably want to keep it looking good for as long as possible." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November 8,
2023
Primoz Roglic's departure "the best deal Plugge has ever made" Johan Bruyneel argues "Primoz Roglic's transfer to Bora Hansgrohe was the most notable move of the winter and, according to Johan Bruyneel, a win win for all parties involved." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Patrick Lefevere: ‘When the season is over for the riders, then my season starts’ "On Sunday, a new rider signed with us,” the Belgian explained. “But I’ll keep his name to myself for now. When the season is over for the riders, then my season starts." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “I will especially miss the atmosphere and traveling with friends. I won't miss the races themselves" - Peter Sagan reflects after ending his road career "With his road career now at an end, the Slovakian admits he had lost the love of racing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "There were never any arguments" - Sepp Kuss clarifies what went down within Jumbo Visma at the Vuelta a Espana "The 2023 Vuelta a Espana was incredibly memorable for a number of reasons but none more so than the drama within Jumbo Visma as Primoz Roglic, Jonas Vingegaard and Sepp Kuss fought to earn the right of team leader." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Life And Rides Of A Cycling Addict: Cherise Willeit "We caught up with the speedy mum in between school drop-off, work and training." Tim Brink (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Memories4U Photography Fairlight Secan 2.5 GRX 820 2x "Simply stunning from every aspect and hugely versatile for all kinds of gravel riding, and even road." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ask a coach: ‘Is cycling bad for your posture?’ "Hours spent hunched over the bars is one thing - combine that with a desk job and it’s easy for neck and shoulder pain to develop. Coach Welburn shares his tips on how to recover your posture." By Alex Welburn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) "If he rides the Tour de France, he will not win a Grand Tour in 2024" - Concerns surrounding Remco Evenepoel "Remco Evenepoel is widely expected to make his Tour de France debut in 2024." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone "We know the cutout in the seat tube is designed to add damping, but whose prototype frame is this?" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Is this the ultimate bike lock system? "Hiplok expands 1000 Series with new D-lock and ground anchors." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Best men's WorldTour bikes of 2023: Which brand won the most races? "Canyon and Colnago dominated at the Monuments, but there was no stopping Cervélo and Specialized at the Grand Tours." Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images First Ride - Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift "It’s coming up on that time of year (at least here in Babylon on the Potomac) when the weather is getting colder (and wetter) which means indoor riding season." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) See the world from your living room on ROUVY "Training platform offers hyper-realistic experience as you ride indoors." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Bridging a Gap, Surly Grappler New Color, SaddleSpur, Nordest Albarda GT Gravel, Mountain Laurel Border Handlebar Harness, Ripton Black Pant, Twotone Long Sleeve, Finding Balance in Tweed Valley, and NYC Loop with Aiyana "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) The Rowdy and Irreverent Underworld of RodeoCross "A Tin Man, a dragon, and an inflatable fox drop a chain from their triple tandem and pull off to the side of the course." By: Sydney Lewis & Kate Rose (theradavist.com) Photos: Sydney Lewis What are rearview radar bike lights and should you use one? "A rearview radar can up your situational awareness, but it’s not a substitute for keeping alert as you ride." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Check out the Vélos Advancements Holocene superbike made from recycled carbon fiber "The Holocene frameset is 100% recycled carbon prepreg, rather than just a small proportion." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hydraulic Bike Lift System "Revolutionizing Bicycle Maintenance for the Shop and Enthusiast." (remcotools.prezly.com) (Credits not Found) My favorite cycling sunglasses are now 50% off - incredible savings on 100% glasses "There are huge reductions across 100%'s range in both the USA and UK - including my favorite model!" By Anna Marie Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Non Subscription
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Opinion: Are ‘the big three’ of van Aert, van der Poel and Pidcock good for cyclocross? "They have been world champions for the last decade, but are yet to race yet this season. What's going on?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'There were some frustrations among the three of them' - Dylan van Baarle on Jumbo Visma's Vuelta and his own ambition to win next season "The Dutch national champion has had a season of two halves with Jumbo Visma." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Photo: James Startt) Van der Poel's 'Everything mixed together' provides ammunition for critics in escalating cross dilemma "The UCI is in a state of distress, as the World Cup, once hailed as the promised land, is witnessing a decrease in visitors this season." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I would say this season, yes" - Jasper Philipsen on whether he's the best sprinter in the world "With nineteen wins in 2023, Jasper Philipsen was the most victorious rider in the peloton this year. Understandably, following such a successful year, the Belgian is high on confidence and self-belief." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Everything about... Sepp Kuss - Vuelta a Espana winner, mythical climber and generation-defining domestique "Kuss is a talented climber who has achieved stage wins at the Tour de France and Vuelta a España and is an overall classification winner in the latter." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Love Stories: An Ode to Audiobooks and Long Rides "I’ve listened to The Lord of the Rings at least four times since I started integrating audiobooks into my long-ride regimen." By: Travis Engel (theradavist.com) Canyon takes Lux Trail further from the race course "It is only two years since Canyon first introduced the Lux Trail, but the longer travel version of its XC race bike is already in for a full overhaul." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Roo Fowler The 5.10 Sleuth DLX Shoes "After a full season in the 5.10 Sleuth flat pedal shoe, I have recently upgraded to the Sleuth DLX. The shoes are cosmetically very similar, but the DLX model has a stiffer sole." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) The SaddleSpur with a patented backrest redefines cycling comfort, performance and efficiency, claims its creators "It’s claimed the ‘spur’ at the rear of this intriguing saddle should support the pelvis to improve pedaling efficiency, and it could soon be yours for £125 if you pre-order." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Velotric T1 ST eBike Review "A curiously comfortable and affordable city eBike with cool tech and a responsive ride!" By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Smaller field, bigger prize purse: Meet the cast of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix "International newcomers include Petr Vakoc, Peta Mullens, Torbjørn Andre Røed, Hayley Preen - all will vie for a $300,000 prize purse." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Men's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who thrived and who struggled? "A look back on each team's performance from the 2023 racing season." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com / ASO Women’s World Tour Promotion and Relegation "A look at the World Tour rankings for the women’s teams aiming for promotion for 2024… and with one or two questions about their survival too which will be answered in the coming weeks." Inrng: (Image credit: ASO) Future of Tour of Britain in doubt after British Cycling ends deal with race organizer "Race promoters Sweetspot allegedly owes £700,000 in rights fees." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Mark Cavendish links up with Mark Renshaw as Australian joins Astana Qazaqstan as a sports director "Renshaw returns to the role he occupied during last year's Tour de France." Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Luke Plapp signs four-year 'coming home' deal with Jayco AlUla "Australian rider leaves Ineos Grenadiers a year before his contract was due to expire." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Short-nose saddles - Why a shorter saddle could improve your comfort and efficiency "We explain the differences between short and long saddles, and how to pick the best short-nose saddle for you." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit James Huang / Immediate Media) Nordest Albarda GT Ti Gravel Bike Integrates Cables Up Front, Pierces Seat Tube Out Back "Nordest adds to their affordable titanium gravel & all-road bike platform with a completely new ti Albarda GT frameset." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Chris King Matte Mango is Back!, Canyon Lux Trail, Brooks Team Special, North St. EPX Bags, Cedaero Trek 1120 Bags, Kuwahara Diavolo V3 Boost Hubs, Bikes or Death 166, Cinelli Made in Milano, James Bleakley of Black Sheep Bicycles, and Lobo Solitaire Urbano "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) New 2024 Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL 2 - More power, more torque, more fun? "After upgrading the motor of the Specialized Levo SL motor back in May 2023, the Californian manufacturer is introducing an updated version of the Kenevo SL." Benedikt Schmidt (ebike-mtb.com) Manufacturer’s website Paid Subscription
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Colin Strickland said he didn’t really know Kaitlin Armstrong "The defense asked Strickland, “You know Kaitlin Armstrong very well, don’t you?” To the shock of the courtroom, Strickland responded, “No I do not." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Portuguese directeur sportif receives 25-year ban for doping "Former pro and W52-FC Porto sports director banned until 2047." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Motor Coordination and Youth Cycling "Can you “Coordinate” youth cycling development?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Everything about... Puck Pieterse - The new cyclocross and mountain bike star "Puck Pieterse is a Dutch cyclist who has become popular at a very young age due to her outgoing nature, Youtube videos and immense quality as a cyclocross and mountain bike rider." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Opinion: It’s time to rethink drop bar bike categories "Bikes have evolved so much we need new ways to classify them, says tech editor Sam Challis." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Image: Tapestry Van Hooydonck wonders if "new way of racing" since covid caused heart condition "The 28-year-old says he cannot understand how he was able to get a clear bill of health during checks carried out by Jumbo Visma’s medical staff a matter of months ago and yet quickly developed a serious heart condition that has now put an end to his career." (Photo: Rui Vale Sousa) Cycling fans are among the most stressed, study finds "Study confirms what we already know: being a cycling fan can be stressful." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New NorthWave Veloce Extreme Road Shoes Increase Your Watts by 4% "Who doesn't love free watts?" By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Polar Vantage V3 In-Depth Review: The Comeback Kid? "The Polar Vantage V3 is arguably the most important product for the company in at least a decade, if not ever." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Fiido Titan - eBike with claimed 250-mile range "The latest eye-catching model from the Hong Kong based brand looks aimed at long distance electric fat tire bikers." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
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