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Cyclocross World Cup: Pim Ronhaar takes first elite World Cup victory in Dendermonde "Dutchman leads a Baloise Trek Lions one-two finish ahead of teammate Lars van der Haar, with Laurens Sweeck in third." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Cyclocross World Cup: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado solos to dominant win in Dendermonde mud "Dutchwoman cruises to victory after opening-lap attack ahead of Lucinda Brand and Zoe Bäckstedt." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I don’t know who is making this up’ - Jumbo Visma dismiss Giro d’Italia line-up reports "Recent reports have suggested that Wout van Aert will target the general classification at the Italian Grand Tour." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images With its (real) gold paint job and one-off spec list this J.Laverack J.ACK really IS the ultimate bling commuter bike "24c gold leafing, dynamo light, mudguards and a top-end build kit - oh, and even the blue is specially formulated new color." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2023 Tour de Okinawa Live "The 2023 Tour de Okinawa is being held Sunday, November 12. There will be a live stream and it is scheduled to get underway at 22:40 CET (4:40pm U.S. Eastern), 1:30pm Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) image: tour-de-okinawa.jp Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am, and 6:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) (Credits not
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Wout van Aert looks doubtful for UCI Cyclocross World Cup, Dublin "Wout van Aert may have been the big draw at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Dublin last year but the Jumbo Visma rider is now looking doubtful for the return event in two weeks time." (stickybottle.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon The UK could be the perfect place to train for all the bits of bike racing you like the least, muses Dr Hutch "Cycling Weekly's columnist reckons the truly dedicated pro riders should be traveling to the UK for their training camps." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld/Future) Preview - Cyclocross Dendermonde 2023 World Cup Men&Women - Favorites "On the 12th of November the Cyclocross field will tackle the third World Cup round. This will be in Dendermonde, a track which has in the past witnessed epic racing." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) “This is exactly why we set up the Trust” – Geraint Thomas’s charity aims to get thousands of kids on bikes "Charity set up by 2018 yellow jersey winner helps children from disadvantaged backgrounds get involved in cycling." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Geraint Thomas claims to have been drunk for 12 days in the last 2 weeks "For Geraint Thomas, the off-season routine in cycling is not something new." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Track Champions League: Highlights as Harrie Lavreysen and Katie Archibald reclaim titles "Ellesse Andrews and Dylan Bibic also clinch overall victories on thrilling final night in London." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Reynolds Blacklabel 60 Expert DB wheelset "The Reynolds Blacklabel 60 Expert DB wheels are very fast, stable and fun to ride, though the initial setup was a bit more of a pain than I'd have liked." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) An expert reveals which tires Bora Hansgrohe and Soudal Quick Step use and why they still don’t exclusively use Tubeless "Peter Kraaijvanger from Specialized, in a recent interview with journalist Tim Beck from the Dutch website Wielerrevue, revealed the equipment that many World Tour cyclists have at home and how they use it." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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My favorite ride: Larry Warbasse and the Leelanau loop "Former US road champion talks us through his home ride, with rolling lanes, views of Lake Michigan, and a great doughnut stop." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Getty Images / Strava / Larry Warbasse UCI president Lappartient singles out Thibau Nys for pointed criticism "UCI president David Lappartient has launched a bizarre broadside on 21-year-old Thibau Nys, using him as example of how riders should not approach the cyclocross season." (stickybottle.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com The day Van Aert outpaced rival Van der Poel by minutes in Dendermonde mud "After being absent from the calendar for a year, this Sunday marks the return of cyclocross to Dendermonde. And not just any cyclocross, as the Flemish race is part of the cyclocross World Cup." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon Ollie Bridgewood's Taiwan KOM Challenge bike: UCI illegal Trigon AR01 "Having used it at the Tour des Stations, Ollie teamed up with the Trigon AR01 again for the Taiwan KOM Challenge." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Bookshelf: The Cycling Jersey - Craftsmanship, Speed and Style "Oliver Knight opens his book with the question of what is the continuing allure of the cycling jersey?" By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best Black Friday cycling shoe deals 2023: Save up to 60% on Fizik, Giro, Pearl Izumi and more "There are some huge savings available with discounts on the best cycling shoes in the lead up to Black Friday." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Non Subscription
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Superprestige Niel: Eli Iserbyt capitalizes on Joris Nieuwenhuis' mistake in final lap "After a tense two-way battle, Eli Iserbyt left Joris Nieuwenhuis in second place. Behind, Spaniard Orts Lloret Felipe took third." James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Superprestige Niel: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado wins for her second consecutive year "Aniek van Alphen takes second and Annemarie Worst takes third, making it an all-Dutch podium." James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tim Merlier set for showdown talks with Lefevere and Evenepoel over Tour de France selection "Sprinter argues his case for Tour selection in the Belgian press." Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Teen cyclist rides over Railroad crossing in Belgium - And gets knocked off bike by train "Luckily, the youngster came away with nothing more than a minor head injury." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (source: Infrabel) The true cost of cycling: Buying all the gear to get started "How much should you spend to get everything you need to start cycling?" By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit GCN) Paid Subscription
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Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Niel Jaarmarktcross - Saturday November 11th 2023 - Live "Elite Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 4:40am Pacific. Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK, 6:10am Pacific.
The races will be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:30am, and 6:00am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits
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11, 2023
'I feel like a junior again. I just love it' - Lizzie Deignan's newfound motivation on home roads "The Lidl Trek rider sat down with Rouleur to speak about her return to the peloton, juggling home life, and things she’ll be taking into the 2024 season." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: Andy Donohoe Lidl Trek Team Talk: The future is bright, but was 2023 disappointing? "GCN looks back at a season in which the American women's team gained important investment but fell short of a few targets for understandable reasons." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Lidl Trek Geraint Thomas's winter blow-outs, gains 15.5lbs in five weeks "On home turf, he says he has been mostly going to the pub, opting for the old school blow-out phase before eventually realizing he must get back on his bike at some stage." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi) 'I thought I'd never be pain-free again - Now I'm cherishing every ride' - The comeback from a devastating hit-and-run crash "Long-distance record-setter Christina Mackenzie tells us about her biggest challenge yet – returning to racing after a collision in which she was left for dead." By Trevor Ward (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy McCandlish) Pro bike: Simone Velasco's Wilier Triestina Filante SLR "The Italian national champion has a customized version of the brand's flagship race bike." Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Image: GCN Evoc Handlebar Pack Boa WP 2.5 handlebar bag review "A high tech small capacity waterproof handlebar bag that’s rock solid on the bars - at a price." Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tech roundup: Filippo Ganna's new shoes, Chapter 2's fresh paint, and an indoor bike race you have to leave the house for "We take a look at the most intriguing tech developments this week." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Chapter2, North Wave, MyWhoosh) Paid Subscription
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Top 5 revelations in Kaitlin Armstrong trial "Kaitlin Armstrong on trial for murder charges in death of pro cyclist Mo Wilson." By Michael Ruiz (foxnews.com) (Jorge Molina) Angle grinders? Pah! Has Hiplok invented the ultimate bike lock system? Plus tech news from Zwift, Trek, Shimano, Northwave, Ass Savers and more "Check out shoes designed to increase your power, a beautiful new steel road bike, the action camera that’s set to challenge Insta360, and “the biggest cycling esports competition ever." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 10 most exciting rider transfers for 2024 "GCN trawls through the men’s WorldTour transfer market to bring you the most interesting and compelling moves, from Landa to Roglič, and Ewan to Geoghegn Hart." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Excerpts from the leaked document that would link the Caja Rural manager with Marcos Maynar "These are the leaks talked about by Raúl Banqueri through his X account and that, if true, would leave the manager and the riders involved very bad." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon Grail vs Grizl: How do gravel bikes differ? "There are a bewildering number of gravel bikes available, but what are the differences and what should you look for when buying one?" Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Canyon Why are modern bike wheels so wide, and should I buy direct from China? Your wheel tech questions answered "Are carbon spokes better, is hookless (still) the future and can you use carbon wheels through winter? Jamie's here to debunk and debrief all your most pressing wheel queries." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Inside Vecchio's Bicicletteria, a treasure trove of American cycling history "In Boulder, Colorado, a boutique bike shop continues to fly the flag for America's short but rich cycling traditions." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Non Subscription
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Rising star: Cameron Mason on his cyclo-cross breakthrough, road ambitions, and doing things his own way "Multi-disciplinarian Scot tells GCN about his journey so far and the shape his promising career will take in the near future." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Instagram selfies and WorldTour vultures - Mike Creed on the challenges facing the US youth scene "Aevolo Cycling are helping to create pathways for undiscovered talent in America, even as WorldTour teams speculatively buy juniors." Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images From eSports to cyclocross, here’s the 2024 USA Cycling National Championship schedule "2024 will see 18 National Championships across road, mountain track, cyclocross, gravel, BMX and esports cycling disciplines" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Kit Karzen) "He came to our training as a 15-year-old with his big mouth" - Dutch national coach recalls first meeting with Lars van der Haar "Lars van der Haar is now one of the most successful stars in cyclocross. The Dutch national coach, Gerben de Knegt has been incredibly impressed with his compatriot's progress in recent years." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Olympic bosses are considering virtual sports like cycling for upcoming Games "Certain esports might be welcome in the event in future." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ride better: Stay at home with Zwift! "Sponsored: How spending winter on an indoor trainer with Zwift will make you a better rider." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) In the Drops: Bookman lights, Trek pedals and Raleigh Stride 2 cargo bike "This week's new gear plus some wonderful escapist TV." By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) Image: Matthew Loveridge / Cyclist Protesters that brought Glasgow World
Championships road race to a halt walk free from court
"The Daily Record reports that while the three protesters were admonished, one was convicted and issued a £250 fine." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) What Gifts Cyclists Really Want For the Holidays "Gifts for the New Cyclist." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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10, 2023
Tweets of the week: Tadej Pogačar in Japan, winter training, and Mathieu van der Poel golfs? "Also, an inspired Halloween costume and more, in your regular cycling social media roundup." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) On Comparisons With The Past "Pro cycling often reaches for historical comparisons. There’s a rich history to exploit and in moments where it can be hard to work out the meaning of a performance or the value of a race, comparing today’s riders and results to the past can supply context." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) Stuart O’Grady expecting an ‘epic finale’ at Tour Down Under "GCN caught up with the Australian race director to talk about the 2024 race routes." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Spin Cycle: Heroes and villains "Transfer news fans, start your engines ... again." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) Photography by Clayton Paradis, @pogacarfanclub/Tadej Pogačar, Omar Di Felice Daryl Impey: He finally blossomed in the autumn of his career, but the crash with Theo Bos remains bizarre "The man who not only once but twice managed to beat Richie Porte in his Tour Down Under is the same man who was infamously brought down by Theo Bos in the Tour of Turkey." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com Focus on these 5 key areas of training to become a better road cyclist "Plus, our suggested workouts for each area." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bradley Wiggins at risk of bankruptcy as near £1m claim remains unpaid "Liquidators of Wiggins’s company are selling the rights to the Bradley Wiggins name." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gear Break: Cycology Shoe Covers, Cycology Performance Boxer Briefs, Peak Design Messenger Bag, Q36.5 Base Layer 4, Northwave Veloce Extreme & The Big Zwift Games "What's new on the cycling market?" By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Save $900 on this top-rated ProForm exercise bike "There’s an incredible 60% discount on this studio-quality exercise bike, equipped with an HD display, virtual workouts, and a set of dumbbells." By James Frew (livescience.com)(Image credit: ProForm) The new Specialized Kenevo SL 2 Boasts More Power and Torque, Starts at $11K CAD "More power, more torque, progressive geometry, and loads of travel make the new Specialized Kenevo SL 2 look like a pretty fun eMTB." Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) Paid Subscription
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Kaitlin Armstrong Trial, latest developments: DNA, internet searches and key testimonies move trial forward "Colin Strickland and friends testify; Armstrong’s internet history revealed." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Screengrab from KXAN's livestream) Caja Rural Seguros RGA file complaint with Spanish police after alleged leaked doping report "23-page report appeared to link riders to Operación Ilex, but team claims it is 'partial, biased and out of context." Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Intermarché Circus Wanty: Girmay, Teunissen, and Meintjes had hoped for more after a superb 2022 "It didn't go as well as the previous year, but does that make 2023 a failed season?" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change "The American racer discusses CRIT Championship, his suspension and the problems he sees with the sport’s structure in the US." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt/Andy Donohoe Jeremy Vine interview: I just couldn’t accept that I had to risk my life to get to work "GCN interview: Vine on his viral cycling videos, the war on the roads and 'petrosexuals" James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Jeremy Vine VO2 max for cyclists: What is VO2 max? How does mine compare and how can I improve? "Defining your 'aerobic ceiling', VO2 max is a crucial fitness benchmark - here’s what you need to know and how to improve yours." By Brendan Housler (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) An Alpinestars Tahoe Jacket, Wolf Tooth chain guide, Silca Allen and Torx keys, and Leatt's Elbow Guard AirFlex "The very best cycling tech to land at BikeRadar HQ this week." By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) EF are selling their 2023 Dura-Ace equipped team bikes for under £5k "EF Education EasyPost have put their Shimano Dura-Ace equipped Cannondale SuperSix and SystemSix bikes at very good prices." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: EF Pro Cycling No Pogo SL R8000i - First light eMTB from Centurion "It’s not only the first light eMTB in the company’s history, but also their first carbon full suspension bike with mixed-sized wheels and the new Bosch Performance Line SX motor in their portfolio." By Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mike Hunger Non Subscription
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