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27, 2023
What the 2023 Canadian CX nationals have shown us "There was some incredible racing mixed in with some dramatic moments." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Guatemala celebration goes wrong as winning team crashes across the line "Gerson Toc celebrated the biggest win of his career alongside his teammates, but a wobble sent the whole team flying over the line." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) X / @romeoruiz Boswell: Riders now turning down Ineos for much lower salaries at Jumbo "They’ve kinda hung on to this (idea) ‘oh, we’re a Grand Tour team, we’re here to win the Tour’. But when you look at their roster now, do they really have anyone who can theoretically win the Tour in 2024? I don’t think so." (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vos works on comeback "36-year-old Marianne Vos was forced to end her season early last August due to a compressed groin artery." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Growtac Equal Brakes: A 1000-Mile Long-Term Review "Growtac’s Equal brakes made a splash when they hit the market last year: fun colors and an intriguing design, made in Japan." By: Morgan Taylor (theradavist.com) Photo: Morgan Taylor Vélos Uses 100% Recycled Carbon Fiber to Craft All-New Holocene Aero Road Bike "It’s no secret that carbon fiber manufacturing can be wasteful and at times disposable, so Vélos Advancements decided to create their all-new Holocene as a more sustainable aero road bike." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Garmin Edge 1040 has a massive discount in this Cyber Monday deal "The Garmin flagship GPS device is rarely discounted and I recommend grabbing it now at this unbeatable price." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Paid Subscription
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November
27, 2023
Ineos Grenadiers confirm signing of Tobias Foss from Jumbo Visma "Former TT world champion joins on three-year deal" By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Goodnight, sweet prince - A fond farewell to Ag2R’s Brown Shorts "It has finally happened dear friends. After fourteen, long, glorious years, we have been stripped, nay, robbed, of one of the most beautiful sights in the pro peloton." (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Credits not Found) Spin Cycle: Farewell brown shorts "Yes, the festive season may be upon us, but things have certainly taken a turn for the worse in cycling’s news cycle." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) Photography by Sam Nugent, Matt Crimp, Declathon Ag2r Citroën, Cor Vos 100+ Cyber Monday Sports Tech Deals! "Here’s your complete list of sports tech deals for Cyber Monday, most of these end at the end of Monday. A few go beyond that." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Pinarello bikes worth €250,000 stolen as manufacturer hit by double burglary "Masked raiders targeted Pinarello's showroom in Treviso twice in the same day, stealing 19 high-value bikes." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Google Maps) Buyer’s guide to Shimano road and gravel groupsets "A complete guide to the Shimano groupset hierarchy with key differences explained." By Joseph Delves and Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Crust Bikes Sea Monster Bombora, Meriwether Stemstash, Rivendell Clem, Fab's Performance Purse, Chromag Riza Stem, Horse Cycles Pack Knife, VEOLO Bike Trailer, Paul’s 1962 Kearney & Trecker 2-D, Burning Matches, and Ted King’s XL'ent Gravel Adventure "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) How to get your gravel bike ready for winter "Essential setup tweaks to take the sting out of winter gravel riding." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November
27, 2023
Decathlon unveiled as new title sponsor and bike supplier of AG2R La Mondiale team "French sports retailer pens five-year partnership with French WorldTour team." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Hlénie / Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale Is this the cheapest WorldTour bike? AG2R to ride Decathlon's Van Rysels in 2024 "No more brown bib shorts for the French team either, as they become Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hlénie/Van Rysel) Rigoberto Urán puts his first uniform on sale "The cycling jersey of Rigo's first team arrives to tour the Urrao Classic and the roads of the world. This limited edition in tribute to the Helados Tonny Team and Rigoberto Urán." by admin_l6ma5gus (pledgetimes.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist paralyzed in crash to sue Planet X insurers for £10 million "Planet X went into administration earlier this year, the company's insurers insisting that products were tested to "appropriate standards." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hands On The Zwift Hub One Trainer with Virtual Gearing "When the Zwift Hub One arrived, our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, didn’t think there could be anything new, especially from one that was so much cheaper than the competition. He was pleasantly surprised." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alpitude Superleggero Cage "Alpitude are an Italian company with a simple mission; “to build the best components for your bike." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hot Items in the Rad Bazaar: Ritchey, LOW, Steve Rex, Fat Chance, Marin, Mone, and More! "Full Custom 2020.5 Low MK All Road (52cm) $5750." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Non Subscription
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November
26, 2023
World Cup Dublin: Pim Ronhaar takes thrilling win in final lap sprint ahead of Laurens Sweeck "Dutchman reclaims lead in final charge to the line to take second career elite World Cup victory ahead of Belgian." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclocross World Cup: Lucinda Brand rides to comfortable victory in Dublin "Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado unable to keep pace with the Baloise Trek Lions rider, as Zoe Bäckstedt sweeps up third." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Puck Pieterse not worried yet: "Everything is fine in training, and that's what I can rely on" "Pieterse is still in search of her first win this winter, but she's not worried." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Getty Images Sport) Anton Palzer: If Chris Froome or Primož Roglič tried my SkiMo times, I'm sure they wouldn't survive this "GCN sits down with Bora Hansgrohe's Red Bull athlete to discuss his first few years in cycling after transition from ski-mountaineering." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Become a more powerful cyclist? It's time for cyclocross "Cyclocross is a wondrous sport that’ll transform your fitness and technical skills. Here, we dig deep into the muddy fields to reveal how, with a little help from a world champion, it’ll benefit your road performance." Words: James Witts (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Paid Subscription
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Elite
Women at 13:10 local, 14:10 CET, 8:10am ET, 5:10am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 14:40 local, 15:40 CET, 9:40am ET, 6:40am Pacific.
The races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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November
26, 2023
Russell and Holmgren crowned Canadian CX national champs on Vancouver Island "One repeat winner and one hometown hero." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Holmgren, Ackert lead as young racers claim national ‘cross titles in Victoria, B.C. "Under-17, under-23 and junior racing from Layritz Park." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Tour of Flanders jersey and other Annemiek van Vleuten treasures raise €18,000 for charity "Recently retired Dutchwoman uses attic sale to raise money for the Olrik Foundation in the Netherlands." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images BMC Teammachine R Road Race Bike "The BMC Teammachine R launched in October with the ambitious goal of being the perfect road racing bike." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) Does cycling have an issue with counterfeit parts? "Can you be sure that what you are buying is the real deal?" By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Pro Cycling Style - Woven into History "In the author’s introduction, he considers how star riders were stars not just because of what they wore and how they wore it, but also how they conducted themselves both in and out of the saddle." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live: Get set for the best Cyber Monday cycling deals as we find them - 53% off Fizik, 37% off Pirelli tires "Cyber Monday is nearly here - and so are the biggest discounts! We're hand picking out the best deals on the biggest brands." By Anne-Marije Rook, Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) Which indoor smart trainer Cyber Monday deal is right for you? Wahoo Kickr and Core vs Tacx Neo 2T and Flux - What are the key differences between models? "There's plenty of cash to be saved - but which model actually suits your needs the best? We explain the differences and key features that you need know." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Preview - Cyclocross Dublin 2023 World Cup Men&Women - Favorites, Track "Round 5 of the cyclocross World Cup will take place in Dublin. It is the fourth country visited in this competition and some of the discipline's best will be present in Ireland on this 25th of November." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
26, 2023
Sagan pips Pogacar and Cavendish to the win at Beking charity criterium in Monaco "One more victory for the three-time World Champion before retiring from completion on the road." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Beking Monaco Criterium via cyclingnews.com) Caja Rural's Josu Etxeberria remains in ICU but has begun breathing on his own "The dreadful news that Caja Rural Seguros RGA's 23-year-old rider Josu Etxeberria was run over while on a training ride has now seen some light at the end of the tunnel." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Caja Rural The algorithm for who should be riding a 'nice bike' is complicated, explains Dr Hutch "Hutch's longterm riding buddy has many bugbears, but among them are nice bicycles - and God help anyone riding a Dawes Galaxy." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy/Future edits) How to choose the right chain lube for a bike "Lube has a big effect on chain efficiency and longevity, so finding the right one is important." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (granfondo-cycling.com) Image: GCN Moda Alto Black Soul Classified 2024 "Responsive race bike with a quality build that's fun to ride fast." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) This TWMPA gravel bike is made out of engineered ash wood "Bike industry veteran Rory Hitchens has aimed to make his bike free of carbon and showcase wood as a bike frame material that can genuinely compete with carbon, alloy and steel." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cyber Monday deals on cycling gear you actually need - Brake pads, tires, tubeless kit, nutrition, lubes and more "With great deals in play, why not use Cyber Monday to stock up on cycling essentials while they're discounted?" By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com)(Image credit: Future) Events
start at 9:00am CET, 3:00am Eastern, 12:00am Pacific."
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November
25, 2023
X2O Trofee Kortrijk: Iserbyt surges to dramatic victory as teammate Vanthourenhout crashes out of lead on last lap "Van der Haar finishes second, Mason third in a chaotic finale." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) X2O Trofee Kortrijk: Van Empel recovers from early crash to maintain unbeaten record "Lucinda Brand second, Puck Pieterse third behind Cyclocross World Champion." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Optimizing saddle height for enhanced cycling performance "The adjustment of saddle height is a fundamental yet highly impactful aspect of bike fitting." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Anna Marie Hughes) Paid Subscription
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2023 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross Caps Urban Cross Kortrijk, Belgium Live "The X2O Badkamers Trophy series replaces the DVV Trophy series. Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific..
Elite Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific. The races will be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:42am, and 5:57am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com)
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November
25, 2023
Divide and conquer: Holmgren sisters ready for CX Nationals defense "Twins aim for separate under-23 and elite titles in Layritz Park." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Cian Uijtdebroeks plays down transfer links with Ineos Grenadiers and Lidl Trek "Would I stay with the team after next year? I'm not going to answer that." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Uncertain Van der Poel confesses that he might someday quit cyclocross: "That does haunt my mind" "In the future, we might not see Mathieu van der Poel in cyclocross anymore." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Endurance road bike head to head: Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 vs Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert "We pit two of the market's latest endurance road bikes against each other." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lotte Kopecky's Specialized Tarmac SL8 - World Champion style "We take a closer look at the 2023 World Road Race Champion's new rainbow steed." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New Leatt HydraDri MTB Shoes Repel Rain & Mud "Whether your wet season is actually seasonal, or it’s just a year-round thing, Leatt’s new HydraDri mountain bike shoes aim to keep your feet dry through it all." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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November
25, 2023
Quick transition: Michael van den Ham enters his coaching era at CX Nationals "From building speed to sharing it." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Chad Haga: 'Tom Dumoulin impression' saved him - and Sunweb - in Giro d'Italia "Every year, a large number of cyclists retire, and the end of 2023 is no different." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more "Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to choose the right tires for your gravel bike "Tire choice is so important to getting the most out of your gravel bike. Here's how to choose the right ones for your riding." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN The best Black Friday gravel bike deals 2023 "If you're looking for a new gravel bike, these gravel bike deals have some mega Black Friday discounts." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Future) Non Subscription
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