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Legendary American cyclist and Olympian John Frey banned for two years for anti-doping violation Joe Dombrowski, stage winner of the Giro, experiences a dilemma as he struggles to secure a team to continue his career 65-year-old tandem time trial cyclist banned for two years over anti-doping violation Van der Poel Confesses that alongside the thrill of the World Championships, he has a special cyclocross record in mind Column
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2023
Thomas says Froome "stuck in 2010s" and with "deluded" optimism for last win "Geraint Thomas has offered a blunt assessment of Chris Froome’s desire to end his career with a final stage win on the Tour de France, saying his former team mate at Ineos/Sky is a very long way off achieving that ambition." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) 'Physically I wasn’t done, but mentally I was' - Victoria Pendleton on leaving cycling and what came next "Victoria Pendleton is one of the most successful female sprinters in British cycling history. She retired from the sport after the 2012 London Olympics." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Chris Auld/Le Col "I sometimes slept in four different places in one week" - Thibau Nys talks his parents' divorce when he was a teenager "Sven and Isabelle Nys signed the divorce papers when Thibau was twelve years old, but he himself experienced little inconvenience from this." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tech throwback: Remembering the Decathlon pro bikes of the 2000s "From the Replica Pro of the new millennium, through the Penta Pro and the carbon fiber Btwins, charting the retail giant's journey from 'supermarket bike brand' to pro peloton player." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images The best bike multi-tools 2023: Function-packed tools for every ride "The best cycling multi-tools will solve the majority of your on-bike mechanical problems." By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Liv Avail Advanced Pro 0 "Impressive fusion of comfort and performance, with geometry suited to cyclists who want to ride all day." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Focus Paralane targets fast endurance riders with lighter, stiffer and more aero frame "Latest version of German brand's endurance road bike also gains an integrated stem and top tube mounts." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tech Clinic: How much clearance should I have between my tires and frame? "This week we take a look at tire clearance and how to make sure multiple wheels run smoothly on your bike." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) image: bicycles.stackexchange.com Paid Subscription
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2023
Joe Dombrowski, stage winner of the Giro, experiences a dilemma as he struggles to secure a team to continue his career "'My performance numbers and level are still as good as ever' says American." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Homesickness, solo parenting and changed perspectives - The experience of fatherhood as a professional cyclist "Geraint Thomas, Wout Poels and Toms Skujiņš on the challenges - and positives - of being a father and a full-time WorldTour pro." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images José Catieau Obituary "José Catieau died aged 77 on the same day as the Tour de France start in France’s north was unveiled." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Down Under Digest #13: ‘Career goal achieved’ "Keep up to date on all things Aussie and Kiwi cycling with our weekly round-up." By Matt de Neef (escapecollective.com) (Image credit: Henry Yates via cyclingnews.com) New unlocks and new ways to ride are coming in December’s Zwift Update "If you’re a keen Zwifter then there’s some new features coming your way in December’s Zwift Update." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Ron’s CT Tool Wallet, State Death Metal, Made 2024 Registration is Open, Timeless Trails, One Year Alaska to Mexico, and Badlands 2023 "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 best $27 bike accessory you can buy: A review of Ass Savers Win Wing 2 fender "It won't replace full-coverage fenders, but it's the best clip-on fender on the market." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Review: Sena R2X Smart Road Cycling Helmet "The R2X is a smart helmet with rider to rider intercom plus Alexa Built-in." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña Shimano S-Phyre Glasses "Shimano revamped their eyewear line earlier this year and came out with some new designs, which have been dubbed the S-Phyre glasses, in keeping with their other top-of-the-line shoes and apparel." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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December 6,
2023
65-year-old tandem time trial cyclist banned for two years over anti-doping violation "Having set a new record for the event, John Frey refused to be tested when a doping control officer arrived to collect a sample." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) Most photos supplied by John Frey Wilier Triestina confirmed as new Groupama FDJ bike sponsor "Announcement marks the start of a multi-year partnership that sees the brand sponsor its second WorldTour team." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Garmin Adds Wrist Temperature and More: How it Works "Garmin has begun rolling out wrist temperature tracking to watches with the newer Garmin ELEVATE V5 optical heart rate sensor in them, which includes the Garmin Epix Pro, Fenix 7 Pro, Tactix 7 AMOLED, and Venu 3 series." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Felt Bicycles to be sold as Pierer Mobility concentrates on eBikes and motorcycles "US bike brand to change hands for third time in six years, with R Raymon also being sold, as Austrian parent company focuses on its motor-powered brands KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and MVAgusta." Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Rebuilding the world’s first pedal bike "Over 180 years ago in Scotland, the first pedal bicycle was built, complete with wooden wheels and a treadle linkage mechanism." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Connor Mollison Best lightweight road bikes reviewed "A great climber’s bike needs to be a lot more than simply lightweight, these bikes go above and beyond – probably because they climb faster." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Charlotte Head BBB Grid Helmet with Rear LED Light "A stylish, affordable helmet that aims to increase the wearer's visibility – but you may wish to consider sizing up." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Brand X releases the cheapest wireless dropper seatpost on the market and it's got more travel than a Reverb "Brand X's new Ascend Wireless dropper post comes with 200mm of drop and offers wireless technology at a more affordable price point." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Brand X) Non Subscription
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December 5,
2023
"He bribed everyone, he was tyrannical to his teammates and obnoxious to the peloton" - Jerôme Pineau slams Lance Armstrong - 'the biggest bandit in the history of sport' "Lance Armstrong was quoted recently as saying "Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and myself were treated differently." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sam Bennett - I was taken out for what should have been my best years, I lost them "Sam Bennett has said his return for a second stint with Bora Hansgrohe simply did not work out, adding he thought the team would be the same when he returned but it wasn’t." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: René Oehlgen-Cor Vos) Bioracer confirms split from Ineos Grenadiers after Egan Bernal leaks new kit "Manufacturer and supplier forced to reorientate its business priorities in the wake of covid, GOBIK set to make Ineos kit in 2024." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Jelle Wallays: Master of the breakaway that frustrated Sagan, Voeckler, Van Baarle and Kwiatkowski "2023 marked the final year as a professional cyclist for many riders, including Jelle Wallays." (idlprocycling.com) Check out the excellent Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 road bike "Latest models from Giant's aero bike range are efficient, comfortable, and good value." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cervélo S5, meet Jonas Vingegaard’s bicycle at the Tour de France 2023 "Jonas Vingegaard can choose between the Cervélo S5 (aero) and Cervélo R5 (lightweight), depending on the terrain of each stage." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Most Advanced Handlebar Bag? Real-World Route Werks Review "The Handlebar Bag features a customizable dashboard to mount any BarFly Tech Adapter or Quad Lock compatible technology and is designed for quick, one-handed access with expandable storage." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Alba Optics ANVMA ’99, Lugs Not Drugs, Concrete Road Witches Cycle is Coming, Ratio Direct Mount Rings, EVOC and Bicycle Nightmares, Jalapeño Holsters Bear Spray Bike Mount, and How to Pack a Bicycle Frame for International Shipping "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) Paid Subscription
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2023
2024 Pro Cycling Calendar "Here’s the pro cycling calendar for 2024, free to download for your calendar or phone. It’s packed with all the men’s and women’s pro races." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Ben O’Connor reveals that he continues to pursue the General Classification of the Tour de France: “I didn’t get what I wanted” "When O’Connor secured the fourth place in the 2021 Tour, he spoke about the need to prove his worth again in the following year to improve on that result." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Team TotalEnergies to ride ENVE Melee road bike for next two seasons "The team will also use ENVE wheels and components." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Beginner guide to getting started on Zwift group rides and meeting friends "There's more to indoor riding than just training sessions, and getting started with group rides on Zwift couldn't be simpler." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 10 ways to improve your average speed on a road bike "GCN's Hank shares 10 ways any cyclist can get faster on their bike: Strength training, fitness, training plans, nutrition and tech. It's all in here." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Credits not Found) Dreaming of Gold - Sleep & Performance "The off-season is the perfect time to reset and recalibrate ourselves for better habits that will set us up for greater health and performance in 2024." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hutchinson Challenger TLR tires "An ultra-long-lasting tire with very high puncture resistance and decent comfort and grip. What's not to like?" By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Udog Cento shoes use dial closures and a patented strap tensioning system "Italian shoe brand Udog has previously produced exclusively lace-up cycling shoes but its latest release has a dial and strap system." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Udog Could a Posedla 3D printed saddle mean the end of the sore bum? "If you do find it difficult to find the perfect saddle, maybe this is the answer?" By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Metal Gravel Bikes Under and Around $2000 "Finding affordable bikes that cost under and around $2000 can be challenging, so we compiled a list with a twist." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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Chris Froome plans cycling academy in Kenya but first wants to 'finish off' career with Tour de France fireworks "Four-time Tour de France winner convinced East Africa is potential hotbed for cycling talent, outlines plans to go 'back to old-school' in 2024." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images What's next for Dave Brailsford? "Rumored to soon be the leader of Manchester United, Jeremy Whittle asks whether Brailsford can bring the same success to football as he did to cycling? And where does this leave Ineos Grenadiers?" Words: Jeremy Whittle (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) "Just because I did something wrong once doesn't mean I'm a bad person" - 1996 Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis moves on from professional cycling "After becoming the first Danish winner of the Tour de France back in 1996, Bjarne Riis was one of the big stars of 1990s cycling." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Director: In 2024, we will have four great champions - Pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic, and Evenepoel - On four different teams "What worried me a bit were the rumors about the merger of Jumbo and Soudal, with Jonas and Remco on the same team." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM - Photo by Icon sport Cervélo's first eBike switches between road and gravel modes... and doesn't look much like an eBike "New Cervélo Rouvida comes with a Fazua Ride 60 motor and has interchangeable dropouts that alter the geometry." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) I took a DNA test to see if genetic testing could make me a better cyclist - Here's what I found "I sent off my saliva sample for more than 150 genetic traits to be analyzed - here are my results and the recommendations I was given to improve my cycling." By Anita Bean (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Pinarello Dogma X: You can have it all "Pinarello’s revolutionary, top-tier Dogma X blends performance with comfort to redefine endurance bikes." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Pinarello New Unior Bike Tools Shuffle Your Nipples, Spin Pedals, Service eBikes, Chains & More "Closing out the year, Slovenian toolmaker debuts a few more nicely thought-out hand tools that may just make your winter bike service work a bit easier." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
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December 4,
2023
Drama, duels and dominance: Why the 2023 women’s cycling season was one to remember "This year saw rivalries, emotional finishes, historic moments and there was one woman who stood out among it all." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Image: Alex Whitehead/SWpix Jan Boven on Wout van Aert's comeback: "He might need some time to adjust, but we thought the same thing 2 years ago" "Wout van Aert is making his return to cyclocross this coming Saturday in Essen." by Hendrik Boermans T (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon Transfer Time # 4: Groupama FDJ Fails to Re-Supply While Jayco AlUla Beefs Up "Transfer News." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Spin Cycle: Crying over spiked milk "Panic on the streets on Flamanville." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com)Photography by Ira, Cor Vos, Egan Bernal, Eurosport, @visconti_es Cyclists from the World Tour showcase surprising skills in Trail-Run races "Tiesj Benoot achieved his off-season goal. The Ghent resident participated on Sunday in the Trail de la Soupe, a challenging trail run in La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to set up and adjust your brake levers "Our guide to getting your brake levers in a comfortable position on your road bike." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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David Gaudu finishes second in icy trail running epic "Groupama FDJ rider races the ASICS SaintéLyon relay event just days before his team's Spanish training camp." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Julian Alaphilippe set to return to the Tour Down Under "Julian Alaphilippe’s first appearance in the #Wolfpack was at the Tour Down Under of 2014." Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) photo: (Getty Images: David Ramos) Did Egan Bernal accidentally leak Ineos Grenadiers' 2024 kit? "Former Tour de France winner shares and then deletes social media post that shows GOBIK as kit supplier." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Egan Bernal/Instagram Radar Roundup: Starling Adds UDH Compatibility, Fern Illusion Grill Racks, Wilde and Yellow Bird Threadworks, Fizik Nanuq GTX Shoes, Bikepacking Roots and the BOLT Act, and Crust in Baja "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) Greg Minnaar exits The Syndicate for 2024 "Santa Cruz and the G.O.A.T. end 16-year run." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool From Amateur to Pro: The Odds of Making It in Competitive Cycling "Like any other sport, the chances of making it as a professional cyclist and earning a decent living from the sport are relatively slim." By Sponsored Post (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Lafay hopes to shine in classics: "But beating Pogacar or Evenepoel will be tough" "Already known among cycling enthusiasts and talent scouts, Victor Lafay made a name for himself with the wider cycling audience during the last Tour de France." by Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Strava Adds Direct Messaging Feature: How It Works In 2 Minutes! "This is not a complex feature, nor hard to use. Starting today, the “social network for athletes” includes the most social of features: Texting. Or rather, direct messaging." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Imanol Erviti looks set to join Ineos Grenadiers' staff following retirement "Former Movistar veteran pictured with team at an event in Mallorca, as their internal shakeup continues." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Garmin Edge 840 Solar "A very impressive all-singing, all-dancing device offering navigation, data recording and full training partner." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) road.cc Recommends! All new batch of the best products reviewed on road.cc featuring Fairlight, Apidura, Santini and more "Bikes, clothing and accessories join our list of the créme de la créme products awarded the coveted road.cc Recommends badge in November." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) France's Eclair eBike promises AI and more sustainable batteries "Eclair eBike to use same repairable battery system as Paris eBike share plan." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Eclair Non Subscription
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