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24, 2023
"We spent more than a week completing that customs document" - Brexit red tape proving difficult to navigate for Cyclocross stars competing in Dublin "Very few riders are set to do the Saturday-Sunday double this weekend. One of the main reasons for this is the endless amounts Brexit red tape required just to get riders and bikes from Kortrijk on Saturday to Dublin on Sunday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful "The 18-year-old rider speaks exclusively to Rouleur, revealing his hopes for his first season in the WorldTour and how he’s carrying a weight of expectation." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alessandra Bucci/Getty images Not the best at anything? Nino Schurter's secret to success "Swiss star shares how he's stayed at the top of the sport for so long." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Dan Hearn Lidl Trek Team Talk: Consistency was rewarded but is there more to come? "In a season when most squads struggled to complete against the super teams, Lidl Trek found a way to thrive." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Spotted on Strava: The adventures of Wout van Aert, who barely took a breather (and has started with Jumbo Visma) "Wout van Aert is enjoying his offseason, but even then he is almost daily front-page news in the cycling media." by Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Peloton CEO apologizes after Thanksgiving ride struggles with high demand "“We let you down,” CEO Barry McCarthy said following world record attempt." Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images In the Drops: Win Wing 2, Rapha Pullover, Lead Out rear top tube bag, Cadenzia eco kit and Flanders "This week we're thankful for all this stuff." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Will Strickson Paid Subscription
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24, 2023
Soudal Quick Step signs 19-year-old multi-discipline talent Paul Magnier "Frenchman becomes second rider to move from Trinity Racing to Patrick Lefevere's squad, joining on a three-year deal." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Hackers release raft of stolen Shimano data online "The Japanese components company suffered a ransomware attack earlier in November, now its data has been leaked." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 8 multi-discipline cyclocross riders to watch this winter "With cycling's hottest properties now its multi-discipline stars, who are the next generation of riders to take over from Van der Poel, Van Aert, Vos and Ferrand-Prévot?" By Flo Clifford (cyclist.co.uk) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Vas Returns To Cyclocross After Injury "Just five weeks after suffering a collarbone fracture in training, Blanka Vas will resume cyclocross competition again in the upcoming X2O Trophy CX Kortrijk to be held in West Flanders on November 25th." (voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tweets of the week: Tadej Pogačar dances, Peter Sagan crashes, and wet training "The best things we've seen from Twitter and Instagram, which includes Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig getting excited about a bus." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lezyne RAP II 20 and 25 multi-tool review - Why are these my new favorite multitools? "Lezyne does a wide range of multi-tools in all sorts of formats but the bigger models of the new RAP II range are genuine standouts." By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) Gear Break: New Zwift Annual Memberships, Wahoo KICKR X Zwift Membership Bundle, UDOG: Don’t Miss the Chance, Dress Up or Dress Down This Holiday Season Ornot, TheFalcon & Core Body Temperature Sensor Discount "What's new on the cycling market?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that looks like an excellent deal "SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike comes with carbon frame and electronic version of Shimano’s 105 groupset for £2,800." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The best Black Friday deals on tools - Save up to 40% on Park Tool, Topeak, Silca and Abbey "Upgrade your tool box with these amazing deals." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Filippo Ganna’s new kicks, Kask’s updated Protone helmet, 4iiii’s latest power meter and heart rate monitor, plus a winter jacket from Santini "Yet again we arrive at the end of another busy week on BikeRadar." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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24, 2023
Introvert vs extrovert: Which personality type is best equipped to succeed in cycling? "Should we aspire to be japing and jovial like Pogi, or pensive and poker-faced like Jonas?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 19-year-old cyclist Íñigo Díaz dies after being run over on training ride "The cycling world is in mourning after a tragic loss, a young talent of only 19 years old who competed in the U23 category with the Sima Cepial Aranako team. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit Martin Early) "Now let’s get serious" - Tadej Pogacar switches focus after holiday to Lake Garda "Having recently confirmed the Tour de France as once again his major goal for next year, Tadej Pogacar is already getting down to work and beginning his preparation." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live: Best Black Friday cycling deals as they happen - 70% off Velosambas, 50% off Vittoria Corsa and more! "Black Friday is here - and so are the biggest discounts! We're on hand picking out the best deals on the biggest brands" (Image credit: Future) Alpecin Deceuninck: Van der Poel and co approach perfection, yet the Roodhoofts opt for further selection "For many cycling teams, preparations for 2024 are quietly starting, but at Alpecin Deceuninck, the show never stops." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Manon Lloyd among Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling list for 2023 "The initiative celebrates women across the cycling community to inspire others to ride bikes." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Instagram / @manonlloyd5 Trek Project One Chills Out with Crystalline Arctic Haze "The latest custom paint option from Trek’s Project One is called Crystalline Arctic Haze, and it’s a beaut." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best heart rate monitors for cyclists "A good HRM can up your game when it comes to training." Gus Alexandropoulos (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Edge 840 Solar - The all-rounder with solar charging put to the test "Garmin has updated what is probably the most popular bike computer. The new Edge 840 comes with a touchscreen, a large battery, a solar panel display, and a well-deserved software update." (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Calvin Zajac Paid Subscription
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November
23, 2023
Soudal Quick Step reveal potential long-term successor to Patrick Lefevere "Jurgen Foré, the son of former Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders winner Noël, to join Belgian team as COO in January." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Rising star: Marie Schreiber is climbing the cyclocross ladder with SD Worx "No rush to switch to the road but the young Luxembourg rider has eyes on the future." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Bart Lemmen "didn't understand a damn thing" but still rides with Jumbo Visma thanks to extensive coaching and "ultimate ego" "It was a big surprise when Jumbo Visma announced the transfer of 28-year-old former soldier Bart Lemmen in mid-October. Or was it?" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Part-time Belgian' Brand to spend coming winter in Flanders: "Hoping it pays off" "In the past, I always traveled back and forth, but at a certain point, that turned into a lot of traveling." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I was in seven breakaways at the Giro, six of those made it to the finish line" - Derek Gee admits frustrations at failing to take stage win on Grand Tour debut "Derek Gee was one of the stars of the race at this year's Giro d'Italia. The Canadian, in his Grand Tour debut, lit up the race, finishing second on four different stages. Sadly though, he couldn't quite claim that illusive victory." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November
23, 2023
Kristin Armstrong Q&A: ‘I retired, had a baby, and then won Olympic gold’ "One of Team USA's most decorated athletes answers Cycling Weekly's questions." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The whole system is flawed' - Cyclocross riders call for reform amid scheduling drama "Lars van der Haar and Jens Dekker speak to GCN about the oversaturated CX World Cup, the logistical problems of Dublin, and David Lappartient's recent comments." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Brandon McNulty: “I still feel like I’m trying to figure out what kind of rider I am" "The American wants to 'explore' more one-day races and weeklong stage races in 2024, and has his eyes on the Olympic TT in Paris." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Brandon McNulty won his first-ever grand tour stage at the Giro d'Italia via velo.outside.com Know the minimum salaries paid to professional cyclists; values will increase in 2024 "The current agreement was celebrated in 2019, but the new agreement applies to the years 2024 and 2025. This increase in the minimum salary applies only to male professional cyclists." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Another big facade” - Johan Bruyneel continues brutal criticism of UCI president David Lappartient "Not for the first time in recent weeks, Johan Bruyneel has brutally and publicly launched into a scathing criticism of UCI President David Lappartient. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The 2023 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List "So, it’s been two years since I last updated this list, and it’s clear many of you would like a refresh. As I always note though, I’m not a person of change." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Paid Subscription
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Jonas Vingegaard: It's important to talk about cycling's doping past "Danish rider confirms he missed an anti-doping test in 2019." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images How Did The Neo-Pros To Watch For 2023 Do? "Ten neo-pros were picked at the start of the year as new names to watch." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic Transfer Time # 3: Astana Completes a Drastic Makeover While Bahrain Stands Still "Astana’s interesting off-season that sees them build an island of misfit toys, with Mark Cavendish in the center. While Bahrain fails to replace their outgoing stars." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The truth about integrated cable routing - 5 mechanics dish the dirt on working with integrated bikes "Manufacturers have a long way to go to ease mechanics' headaches." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Zwift versus TrainerRoad: Which indoor cycling training app is right for you? "Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms." By Christopher Schwenker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift / TrainerRoad) Cube Litening Aero C:68X Pro 2023 "A firm ride offset by real world aerodynamics and great finishing kit for the money." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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November
22, 2023
'Whiskey and cocaine made my heart colder,' says Jan Ullrich in candid interview "German former Tour de France winner also says not doping would have been like 'taking a knife to a gunfight." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Top 10 must-do US gravel races in 2024 "From Arizona to Oklahoma and everywhere in between, we looked high and low for the best US gravel races - here are 10 we believe you should check out." Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) BWR / Mid South / Gravel Locos I use the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 and it’s finally reduced - This is the bike computer that convinced me to switch from Garmin "I've used the Elemnt Bolt V2 for my longest gravel ride and an trans-Alpine epic and it never skipped a beat." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) CADEX Amp Saddle "Designed to offer a broad range of riders comfortable support and compliance, and shaped for a powerful, efficient pedaling position." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña The Bianchi Impulso RC is the Italian brand’s first aero-optimized gravel race bike "Bianchi sets its eyes on the elite gravel racing scene." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November
22, 2023
Was the doping worms story just quite literal clickbait? "Turns out the cycling world may have been fished in." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI introduces harsher fines for non-compliant clothing for 2024 "Riders can now also be docked UCI points for a range of infringements, including drafting behind team cars." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Special Black Friday Gear Break: Primal Additional 50% Off, Canyon Stealth Sale, Factor Bikes Deals, Up to 50% OFF Selected Wahoo Products, Q36.5 20% Off Everything, ROUVY 25% Off Yearly Plans, ASSOS Up to 50% Discount & Wattbike Zwift Bundles! "The best Black Friday bargains." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) You Might Be Overestimating How Many Calories You Burn While Biking "Here’s what to know about estimating energy expenditure." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.com) Photo: Trevor Raab Ventum GS1 bike review: A modern gravel race bike with aerodynamic considerations and generous clearances "As the gravel market continues to fracture into adventure vs race subcategories, the Ventum GS1 skews racy. It may be a thoroughbred, but it’s up for whatever you can throw at it." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) How to increase your cycling motivation in winter - Essential tips to keep your spirits up on the bike when the temps drop "With the right kit, equipment and mindset, winter riding can be a joy. Here's what you need to know to keep you motivated to ride, whatever the weather." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Chicken slices and three cans of Fanta - Remco Evenepoel’s time trial-winning breakfast "World champion claims his unusual meal has been behind almost all his TT success." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) YouTube - @remcoev Jonas Vingegaard admits he missed an anti-doping test this year "Tour de France champ says he thinks about it often and doesn’t want it to happen again." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Future of Cycling: How Technology Changes The Way We Ride "What to Expect for Riders in 2024." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Giant profits fall 49% with 'weak demand' in US and Europe "Taiwanese bike manufacturer notes sales downturn in entry and mid-level products." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A love letter to external cables "In a world of aero advances and tidy designs, I like to keep my cables outside the frame." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Should you clean your bike like a 'pro' - And use a pressure washer? "Mechanic Glen Whittington splits his time between working on pro team bikes and those ridden by amateurs, he shares his thoughts on the merits - or otherwise - of getting the dirt off 'quickly." (Image credit: Getty Images) Cyclists fear heavy fines for drinking from water bottles if “draconian” careless cycling laws are introduced "The state government insists that riders will not be penalized for “everyday” cycling behaviors, though campaigners say the laws could be open to interpretation by police officers." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Space for Cycling, Brisbane) Race
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