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Lance Armstrong: "Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and myself were treated differently. This is the price to pay when you are the best in a sport" Handmade and hand-picked - Our top 10 bikes of the Bespoked Bicycle Show 'Unacceptable' - UAE pro grabs back of truck in training, team boss calls him out Jan Ullrich confronts German doping hunter 17 years after infamous TV moment Column
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December 3,
2023
Cyclocross World Cup: Eli Iserbyt extends overall lead with victory in Flamanville "Belgian holds off Baloise Trek Lions duo Lars van der Haar and Pim Ronhaar to win in France." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (granfondo-cycling.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Cyclocross World Cup: Lucinda Brand cruises to dominant solo victory in Flamanville "Brand wins after escaping on second lap ahead of Marie Schreiber and Leonie Bentveld." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency) 19-year-old Leonie Bentveld stuns with third place in Flamanville "Still only 19-year-old Dutch woman had not expected this herself. " By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tim Merlier takes victory in Bredene Beach Race after narrowly avoiding crash "Tim Merlier has taken victory on the sand at the Bredene Beach Race in Belgium. En route to victory however, the Soudal - Quick-Step sprinter narrowly avoided disaster and a crash with a quad bike." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2023 "Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 6 - Flamanville, France - Sunday December 3rd "Timetable - Sunday December 3rd 2023. 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 FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits
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December 3,
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Iserbyt clears waterfowl obstacle to take brace of 2023-2024 World Cup triumphs "Unflappable Iserbyt pads lead at the top of the standings." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling calendar 2024 - Women's elite "Women's cycling has been on the rise for years, and this trend is only continuing in 2024." By Sjoerd Valkering (Image credit: ASO) Lance Armstrong: "Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and myself were treated differently. This is the price to pay when you are the best in a sport" "Jan Ullrich has had a documentary released this week, and the German's story involves other stars of his generation, which ruled a dark past in cycling's history." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Catch up on all the action from UCI World Cup in Flamanville "The sixth round of UCI World Cup action this winter took place on Sunday afternoon in Flamanville with both Lucinda Brand and Eli Iserbyt triumphing in their respective races." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Preview World Cup Flamanville 2023 - Team Nys to bring strongest team "This Sunday, they will be at the start in Flamanville, in Normandy. IDLProCycling.com brings you up to speed on what we can expect!" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wahoo Kickr Move review - comfort boosting potential, but it's not for everyone "A good option for those who remain seated when riding indoors, but not great for high power and out-the-saddle efforts." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Paid Subscription
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December 3,
2023
Craziness in Ecuador with Peter Sagan and Rigoberto Urán riding ahead of Giro de Rigo "Rigoberto Urán does not stop and after riding the Giro de Rigo with Wout van Aert as a guest star in Colombia, now in Ecuador the great cyclist who accompanies him is Peter Sagan." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 - SRAM Red eTap AXS "Narrowing in on perfection - this is the new race bike benchmark." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon's limited edition Aeroad CFR Cosmos is taking your ride into new spheres "This bike and its intergalactic paint job boasts next-level stiffness-to-weight, style and speed according to Canyon." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Why are titanium bikes so desirable? "We find out about the qualities of titanium from industry specialist Tom Sturdy and why it's such a good material for making bikes." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Image: GCN Are you using the wrong tires? Comparing summer, winter, and all-season rubber "Alex Paton delves into compounds, treads, and pressures to help understand the properties of different tires." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Image: GCN BikeBiz’s guide to the latest eBikes and eScooters "BikeBiz takes a look at the latest eBikes and eScooters from some of the leading brands in the sector, including EBCO, Eovolt, Yeti, Nukeproof, CaGo and more." Daniel Blackham (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
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December 2,
2023
Superprestige Boom: Joris Nieuwenhuis holds off Cameron Mason for victory "Dutchman solos home from range but British champion makes him sweat throughout, as Iserbyt rounds out podium." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Superprestige Boom: Fem van Empel untouchable once again "World champion continues winning streak with dominant win over Puck Pieterse and Annemarie Worst." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images “That's actually bizarre" - Self-critical Fem van Empel shocked by her margin of victory at Superprestige Boom "It's now nine straight wins to start the 2023/24 cyclocross season for Fem van Empel after adding another win to her palmares on Saturday afternoon at Superprestige Boom. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Handmade and hand-picked - Our top 10 bikes of the Bespoked Bicycle Show "Bespoked Bicycle Show - Steel is real, and so is the hype." By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Martin Staffa Paid Subscription
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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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December 2,
2023
Pro cyclists warned not to eat or drink dairy products at cyclocross race after positive doping tests "Both Toon Aerts and Shari Bossuyt have blamed their recent Letrozole positives on contamination while racing in Flamanville, Normandy, the site of Sunday’s cyclocross World Cup round." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (SWpix.com) Tweets of the week: A finish line crash, Vingegaard's doppelgänger, and Van Vleuten on stage "Toms Skujinš gets confused in France, and cyclocrossers don't like Guinness in Belgium. It's all going on." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout van Aert rules out GC bid at Giro d'Italia, refusing to 'sacrifice' the Classics "Finishing fifth in the Giro, but being bored for the rest of the year... I don't really like that' says Belgian star." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Ineos Grenadiers: British multi-million dollar squad starts 2024 with striking dichotomy in selection "In our year-end WorldTour team series, we have now arrived at the teams with the biggest budgets. Ineos Grenadiers has long been one of the richest teams in the peloton, but was that commensurate with the results in 2023?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 6 of the best value bike upgrades - Here's what we’d spend our money on to get the best bike bang for our buck "What are the best bike upgrades you can make for the money? Here are the six places we'd invest in first, along with some product suggestions to start you off." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) SaddleSpur: Reshaping cycling "Sponsored: SaddleSpur’s revolutionary seat design redefines comfort, performance, and efficiency." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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December 2,
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'Unacceptable' - UAE pro grabs back of truck in training, team boss calls him out "Felix Groß was filmed hitching a lift from a lorry in 'regrettable' incident." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Bennett is 'walker-old' on paper, but feels squeaky young: 'Still have winning Tour stages in my grasp' "Sam Bennett, after two difficult years at Bora Hansgrohe, has parted ways with Ralph Denk's team and will officially represent the colors of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Richard Plugge confirms interest in Uijtdebroeks and potential for more at Paris Roubaix in 2024 "Richard Plugge, the team manager of Jumbo Visma, which will soon rebrand as Visma | Lease a Bike, is focusing on setting new goals and improving strategies for the Tour in 2024." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why I ride: Alix Popham "Concussion is commonplace in sport, but can lead to bigger consequences if suffered multiple times. This is why ex-rugby player Alix Popham is driving change on his bike." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: Hrry Pwll Dylan van Baarle outlines 2024 goals "Dylan van Baarle of Team Jumbo Visma reflects on his first season with the team with a sense of achievement and looks forward to the 2024 Olympic Games with anticipation." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com GCN takes on the Zwift Academy: Andrew Feather and Cillian Kelly begin the six-week test "Andrew is the British Hill Climb Champion but has never done a workout on Zwift. Kelly is our 'average man' but does have Zwift experience. Can either of them win the prestigious pro contract with Alpecin Deceuninck?" By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Image: GCN Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more "Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis." A 129g Cadex Amp saddle, stylish cycling backpack, Pearl Izumi winter wear, new POC helmet and Ned Boulting’s book "And the week's top news, reviews and cycling advice." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) Dave Caudery / Our Media Race
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The best neo-pros of the 2023 season "Who shone in their first season as a professional rider?" Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Jan Ullrich confronts German doping hunter 17 years after infamous TV moment "In a candid interview with Sportschau, Jan Ullrich has opened up to Hajo Seppelt, the most famous doping journalist in Germany." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Gravel riders ready? Here are the registration dates for gravel’s biggest events around the globe "Events sell out quickly. The 2024 gravel season awaits!" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Davide Rebellin: 'A boy that enjoyed the bike more so than everything' "A year on from his tragic death, GCN speaks to some of the riders who crossed paths with the Italian during his 30-year career." Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images How an Italian town is helping develop the next generation of cyclists Down Under "A small town in the Veneto region of Italy played host to some of the brightest young riders in Australia and New Zealand, with current professional Valentina Scandolara bringing a new focus on holistic rider development and community immersion for the Down Under Cycling Academy." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: The Last New All-City Launch: Cosmic Stallion Ti, Camp and Go Slow Winter Drop, New Tumbleweed Stargazer Color, Mission Workshop Drift in Waxed Canvas, Custom Laser Etching from Wolftooth "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) Harley Davidson eBike offshoot Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing "Firm says consumers should see lower bike prices as a result of the deal." By Rebecca Morley (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Johan Museeuw: Remco Evenepoel has a better chance of winning the Tour de France on another team "Geraint Thomas believes that the young Belgian rider can win the biggest race in the world." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Running is the new cycling: Jasper Philipsen latest pro to show off on-foot speed "Belgian sprinter incorporates half marathon into winter training." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images "I wanted to keep working on the basics and think about the long term" - Fem van Empel "Fem van Empel remains unbeatable this cyclocross season and it goes back almost 12 months until the last time she was beaten." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Franck Alaphilippe, Julian’s uncle and coach, let go by Patrick Lefevere "Apparently, the friction with the team’s boss contributed to his departure. “There was tension between Patrick Lefevere and Julian, which left my situation uncertain." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Should you change crank length? Top tips from bike-fitting expert Jake Yarranton "Crank length is often overlooked but it’s critical for perfecting your bike’s set-up." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Spin Cycle: The condition is bon "Getting down in Guatemala." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) Photography by Mārtiņš Bruņenieks, Jumbo Visma, Cor Vos Women cite badly-lit routes and lack of safe infrastructure as major barriers to cycling "New research from Lime makes five key recommendations including calling for more segregated infrastructure." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Best cycling multitools: Buyer’s guide "Cyclist's round-up of the pocket companions that’ll come to your rescue when mechanical mischief threatens to mess with your ride." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matt Buckley Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez? "New Allez Sprint is equipped with Shimano’s 105 Di2 12-speed groupset, and is priced at £3,100." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #1: Tifosi Summer for Winter, Pearl Izumi PRO NeoShell WXB Jacket, Bianchi Milano Remastered, 3T Launches Extrema Italia, Fizik New Off-Road Racing Saddle & Mountains Epic Cycling Climbs Coffee Table Book "2023 Holiday Gift Guide." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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Kaitlin Armstrong appeals murder conviction "District Attorney to drop escape charge." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Toon Aerts signs for new team as doping suspension nears end "Belgian cyclocross rider free to compete starting February 16th after two-year ban" By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images 18-year-old New Zealander turning heads in first season on the road "A conversation with 18-year-old cyclist Lola Bryson-Boe on her quick rise within the sport to UAE ADQ Development Team and her time at the Down Under Cycling Academy." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Ineos Grenadiers and Jumbo Visma no longer in the running for Albert Philipsen "Danish Junior World Champion to decide between Lidl Trek, Bora Hansgrohe and UAE Team Emirates next week." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Romain Bardet tackles recent doping debate: "In Vingegaard's case that is non-news" "Romain Bardet is a rider who has throughout his career been an advocate against doping and he was recently asked about the recent events in the world of cycling and tennis." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Curaçao 'fox hunt' caused ugly fall for Van Baarle: "Head under water" "Dylan van Baarle and his girlfriend Pauline Ferrand-Prévot spent some time on Curaçao." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition 'golden' tires to celebrate the "winningest tire of 2023"... priced at $299 a pair "These gold(ish)-walled tires are limited in number and attainable for even fewer, with Vittoria deciding the special edition version of a tire used in 59 Grand Tour victories this year deserved a special price tag to match." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cycplus Cube Mini Pump "Great little battery-powered mini pump that makes mid-ride reinflation a breeze." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ceramic Speed finally found a way to make Transmission more expensive "$669.00 for a flashy set of bigger, self-cleaning pulley wheels?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Ceramic Speed In the Drops: Poc helmet and glasses, Le Col winter jersey and Falke socks plus electricity "Cool gear, all ready for the new year." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Race
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