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December
21, 2023
Highlights of 2023 "A look back. In previous years five races have been picked as highlights but that was just too hard, there were more than five stages of the Tour de France that stood out, just picking between them was much." (inrng.com) (Image Credit via thecyclingpost.com) "There has been a lot of time to celebrate" - Sepp Kuss enjoying life as a Grand Tour winner "For Sepp Kuss, 2023 was surely a season beyond even his wildest dreams. Not only did the American ride all three Grand Tours, but he a key cog in Jumbo Visma winning a historic hattrick." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sarah Gigante signs for AG Insurance Soudal "Australian signs new deal after terminating her contract with Movistar by mutual consent." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images 6.8kg bikes, unauthorized feeds, puppy paws - Here are the silliest UCI rules that should be done away with "The UCI sets rules to keep the sport safe and fair but some of them are outdated, unbalanced or simply silly." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why is the UCI planning to ban turned-in brake levers? "With the 2024 season just around the corner, we take a look at what has been going on in the world of bike tech, including the UCI's plans to ban turned-in shifters." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) What are the best road bike brands in 2023? "Which are the hottest drop bar bike brands of 2023? Which companies are most likely to receive your hard-earned cash in 2024? What components do you prefer and what clothing is in style? We have the answers." Mike Hunger (granfondo-cycling.com) photo via brujulabike.com Paid Subscription
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December
21, 2023
Compensation package agreed between Cian Uijtdebroeks, Bora Hansgrohe and Jumbo Visma "Agreement has been made with settlement paid to German team after Uijtdebroeks terminated his contract." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Contract extensions at Visma Lease a Bike as Jonas Vingegaard targets Tour de France treble "Vingegaard, Kuss and Van Empel extended, while Wout van Aert will skip the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Wout van Aert to miss 2024 Tour de France "Belgian will make Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana debuts." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) From Silicon Valley to the mud of Unbound: Maude Farrell on how to balance full-time work and gravel racing "The American cyclist talks about how to navigate a fast paced job in tech alongside aiming for results in some of the world’s biggest off-road events." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Dominique Powers/Tommy Myer How indoor training on Zwift powers the professionals "WorldTour coach Stephen Gallagher explains how even the planet’s best riders can benefit." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Jenny Graham Q&A: ‘I’ve stayed in more public toilets than I care to admit’ "The Scottish ultra-endurance cyclist talks about bikepacking, hiding from bears in Alaska, and writing a book" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Markus Stitz) Manon Bakker faced challenges after her victory in Val di Sole: "I almost feel sorry for Fem and Puck" "Manon Bakker struggled to replicate her success from Val di Sole last weekend." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: in de Leiderstrui Paid Subscription
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December
21, 2023
Cian Uijtdebroeks unveiled as a Visma Lease a Bike rider at team presentation "Belgian rider on stage despite contract dispute with Bora Hansgrohe" By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Jumbo Visma "I didn't feel good at Bora. That's why I decided to break my contract" - Cian Uijtdebroeks from Team Visma Lease a Bike presentation "With it now official that Cian Uijtdebroeks will ride for Team Visma Lease a Bike during the 2024 campaign, the Belgian is already looking forward to the future." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Nairo Quintana to lead Movistar at Giro d'Italia, Enric Mas at Tour de France, both at Vuelta a España "Colombian given Grand Tour leadership role after four years away from the team and 18 months away from the pro peloton." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Movistar Team / Cxcling Creative Agency Wahoo Fitness CEO On Future Wahoo Products, Past Mistakes "Last week while visiting Wahoo Fitness, I sat down with the founder and current co-CEO of the company, Chip Hawkins, for a wide-ranging interview discussing everything from past Wahoo initiatives (and failures), to the status of current products, as well as what the future brings." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Skjelmose wants to strike back at Jumbo Visma: "They booked the entire hotel, no one else could go to Teide" "If you're a good climber, you'll head to the Tour de France in 2024, and if you're a strong time trialist, you're better off choosing the Giro d'Italia as a general classification rider. " By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: BO AMSTRUP/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Cycle to Work drama ramps up with allegations of schemes 'poaching' customers from retailers "They said 'don't go to the shop, we will sell it to you slightly cheaper'" reveals London bike shop owner." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Non Subscription
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December
20, 2023
Chasing the double: Can Tadej Pogačar really succeed at the Giro and the Tour? "The Slovenian could be the first rider in 26 years to win the two Grand Tours in the same season." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com 'It will be Ballerini, then me and then Mørkov' in Mark Cavendish's lead-out, reveals Cees Bol "Dutchman looks at the plan ahead for Astana Qazaqstan at 2024 Tour de France, as team revels in the additions from Soudal Quick Step's lead-out train." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) From a salmon farm to EF Education Cannondale - Kim Cadzow's rapid rise through the pro peloton "Sometimes I can’t really believe how far I’ve come' says New Zealander, one of the most exciting talents heading into 2024." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tadej Pogacar has the highest salary in world cycling; Check out the 10 highest-paid cyclists in the world "La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that Pogacar is leading the WorldTour in isolation with a six-million-euro contract." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel recalls Paris Roubaix defeat against Sonny Colbrelli: "You never know when you get the chance to win a race like this again" "Mathieu van der Poel has recently payed a visit to the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club, where the two have chatted on numerous topics. Together, they shared stories about Paris Roubaix." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) João Almeida confirms debut in the Tour de France "João Almeida has maintained a similar calendar over the past few seasons but in 2024, he is set to make his debut in the Tour de France and participate in the Olympic Games." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) US Zwift cyclist climbs equivalent of 138 Everests in a year "Keith Roy has broken an unofficial climbing record, totting up over 4 million feet this year." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Keith Roy) Cycling in winter: Top tips for riding outside in the cold months "Practical advice to keep you warm and dry while cycling when it's dark and chilly." By Tom Allen (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 4 important things I learned this year about my training "2023 is almost over - it’s been an interesting year." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Rotor INspider Turns Shimano XTR, XT & SLX Cranks into a Direct Mount Power Meter "A new Rotor INspider Shimano direct mount spider can turn your existing XTR, XT, or even SLX cranks into the sleekest-looking MTB power meter." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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December
20, 2023
8 Strava features everyone should know about "From messaging to flyovers, here are eight features that will help you to maximize the Strava app." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Strava How Zwift can make your outdoor rides better "Enjoy your outdoor rides more and flatten those hills with an efficient indoor training plan." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) Zwift indoor outdoor EF Education Cannondale announces their debut roster "American women's Continental team look to impress in their first season, with WorldTour talent signed on for 2024." Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Top-10 stories of the year as chosen by our readers "As 2023 comes to a close, take a look at the content that you liked the most." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) AusCycling is looking to find the next generation of talent on Zwift "Following on from the success of the Zwift Academy, AusCycling turns to virtual talent scouting to open up access to more riders." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Pro cycling kits 2024: What the WorldTour teams are wearing "A run-down of all the colors among the top-level teams for the upcoming season." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © (L-R, T-B) Bahrain Victorious, SD Worx, Bora Hansgrohe, Arkea Samsic, UAE Team Emirates, Astana Qazaqstan, AG Insurance Soudal. Ineos Grenadiers, Decathlon-AG2R la Mondiale 8 Tips for the Festive 500: How To Ride 500km in 8 Days "Rapha's Festive 500 is always a tough challenge, especially when you have holidays and winter weather to contend with. We know all about going big on the bike, so here are our tips for making it to the finish." Bruce Lin (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Holiday Gift Guide #5: MET Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS Helmet, Peak Design Everyday Sling, SIGMA Buster RL 150 Tail Light,Get Ready to Race the Zwift Games! Lezyne holiday gift guide, Last Chance: Holiday Gift Guide from Q36.5, Pro Cycling Style - Woven Into History & Core Body Temperature Sensor "2023 Holiday Gift Guide" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) New gambling-based pro keirin series classified as a “forbidden event” by UCI, as participating riders threatened with sanctions "The DerbyWheel tour, a globalized version of the Korean and Japanese keirin model that encourages viewers to bet on the races, is set to launch in early 2024." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Olly Hassell/SWpix.com) VanMoof 2.0: A new hope "The electric bike company’s new leadership outlines its post-bankruptcy plan to relaunch and expand into more areas of eMobility." By Thomas Ricker (theverge.com) Photo by Thomas Ricker Paid Subscription
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20, 2023
Is the Tour de France getting too hard? "The Tour de France is the hardest race in pro cycling, but is it getting even harder? Cyclist gets into the data." By Flo Clifford (cyclist.co.uk) Pool/GodingImages DC Rainmaker Open House 2023 Recap! "Two weekends ago we held the 8th annual DC Rainmaker Cave Open House, where a couple hundred people descended upon the DCR Cave for an evening of sports tech geekery." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Sarah Gigante terminates contract with Movistar by mutual consent "Young climber leaves Spanish squad a year early after difficult first seasons in the WorldTour." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images What I learned from Zwift Academy: How to dream big again "Mackenzie Myatt on her experience with the great indoors." Mackenzie Myatt (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Artur Sagat Pogacar will cheer on Van der Poel from the couch, refuses to copy Jumbo Visma, and thinks he can become even better "Tadej Pogačar has made his decision for 2024. The Slovenian will aim for both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit: in de Leiderstrui) GCN Tech Clinic: Drivetrain lube, Shimano vs SRAM, and leaky tubeless "Your latest bike-related questions are under scrutiny from the GCN team in this episode of the Tech Clinic." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Shimano New Year’s resolution to ride more? These are the best smart trainer deals at every price point to turbo-charge your fitness "Big savings across wheel-on and direct drive trainers." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Truck driver receives fine and one-year ban after killing Vancouver cyclist Agustin Beltran, "Beltran was a UBC PhD student engaged in a project emphasizing the benefits of bike lanes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Ryan Builds Wheels Club Road/CX Disk Brake Wheelset "High-quality handbuilt wheels with a stunning ride." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Peloton’s oldest bike tablet will be cut off from classes in a few months "If you bought a bike between 2013 and 2016, it’s time to either upgrade to a Bike Plus or swap the screen out for a newer replacement. The company is offering discounts for both options." By Chris Welch (theverge.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Non Subscription
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December
19, 2023
The Route of La Vuelta 24 "Portuguese start, nine summit finishes and difficult final weekend among standout features." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Unipublic via cyclingnews.com) 'Cycling is not just about the Tour de France' - Tadej Pogačar sets sights on Giro d'Italia in year of 'new challenges' "The Slovenian outlines his ambitious 2024, which will still see him try to wrestle back the yellow jersey in July." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt It’s A Pogačar Giro-Tour Double Emergency Post! "Counting down ten fresh takes on the big news." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Sara Cavallini/Getty Images Mathieu van der Poel believes he can win Liege Bastogne Liege "but if Remco Evenepoel or Tadej Pogacar participate it will be a different story" "Mathieu van der Poel has Milano Sanremo, Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix in his palmarès." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Adam Yates, Vine, Sivakov, Almeida all eye up Vuelta a España as UAE Team Emirates place Grand Tour pawns "Emirati squad announce full Tour de France selection led by Pogačar and Yates, as UAE Team Emirates' Grand Tour plans begin to take shape." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Lorena Wiebes probably freaked her directeurs sportifs with this stunt "The pro cyclist showed off some skills from her gymnastics days." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: elsterrato Mark Cavendish's Wilier Filante SLR: New pedals, saddle, and wheels for 2024 "Could this be the bike on which Cavendish clinches the outright stage win record at the Tour de France?" By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN 3d-Printed saddles and the search for comfort "Are 3D-printed saddles the way to get better comfort for your butt and improved performance from your unique anatomy?" By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) A Flat Pedal with Float? 8-Degree Pedal Offers Actual Float with Normal Shoes "Flat pedal riders will get a kick out of this. How about a new flat pedal that uses a “breakthrough technology” of self/centering, flat floating, and is truly clipless? Meet the 8 Degree Floating Pedal." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photo/8 Degree pedal) Cycling tech innovations that never took off: Bright ideas consigned to the cycling scrapheap, from Spinaci bars to shoe-based power meters "These creations were all meant to be game changers, and seemed wonderful on paper. And maybe that’s where they should have stayed." By James Witts (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) YouTuber’s read mean comments about themselves "Who is talking trash about Cam McCaul in the comments?!?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Mahalo My Dude / Instagram Paid Subscription
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December
19, 2023
The Tour/Giro double could mean more conservative racing from Tadej Pogačar - Does anyone want to see that? "The Slovenian is set to tackle both Grand Tours in 2024. Will he be able to emulate Marco Pantani?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Behind the scenes at Tadej Pogacar's home and training ride "In a video for Sigma Sports, Matt Stephens traveled to Monaco where he met up with Tadej Pogacar at the Slovenian's home." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) "Wout van Aert is with the wrong team" - Belgian classics legend Rik van Looy "Classics legend of the 60's Rik van Looy still keeps a close eye in the sport where he has thrived, and he believes that Wout van Aert is in the wrong team to succeed in this terrain." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon Lars van der Haar: "Wout van Aert is a very big question mark for me" "Wout van Aert returned to cyclocross on December 9th in Essen, followed by Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock's return in Herentals last Saturday." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristof Ramon Pinarello unveils new Ineos Grenadiers Dogma colorway, leading to marginal gains "Designed to resemble the recently released kit, the bike sports a fiery orange and black livery, which comes with weight savings." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Ineos Grenadiers Improving Performance and Longevity "Healthy resistance training habits to keep you riding for years." By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The new Lauf Úthald road bike is built different "Icelandic brand Lauf’s first road bike is designed to be fast, but not in the conventional way." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Speeding driver who accelerated to 71mph seconds before killing 14-year-old girl using cycle path jailed for four years and 10 months "Oliver Nicholls overtook another driver and "accelerated very significantly" before oversteering and mounting the raised curb cycle path where Isla Cochrane was hit and killed." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Cambridgeshire Police) Check out Peter Sagan’s 2018 Specialized S-Works Roubaix "The three-time world champion - who just bowed out of his ultra-successful road racing career - won over the Paris Roubaix cobbles with disc brakes and mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace components." By Mat Brett (road.cc) Photo: Breakthrough Media Tech Roundup: An Anime Ostro, El Sonder's first ever gravel bike, and tech that could end car door crashes "Christmas is looming - could these bikes be a present to yourself?" By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Factor, El Camino, Basso, Ford) Gear of the Year - Our top off-road tech from 2023 "Gloves, gears, eMTB motors and much more. The Bike Perfect test team picks the very best cycling products they've used this year." By Richard Owen (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Future) Paid Subscription
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Mechanical doping no longer something to fear in pro peloton, says Tadej Pogacar: "I think we can rest assured now" "Performances in recent years have gotten stronger and stronger within pro cycling, and that has led to increasing suspicions of doping in the pro peloton - both biological and mechanical." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Determination vs Talent: Could anyone be a pro cyclist if they 'tried hard enough'? "We seek to discover to just what extent our genetics are the determinant of our success." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Price slashing sees Canyon take losses "Profits are down for the German bike brand, despite an increase in sales volume." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Superbike challenge - All our best Superbike head-to-head videos "We’ve had many epic battles between a mix of superbikes and fantastic riders over the years. Here is are our selection of the very best from the archives in one huge video compilation." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN How to save money by buying secondhand, without experiencing buyer's regret "Buying a used bike needn’t be a risk, can save you a lot of money." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images) Best budget cycling shoes "High-tech cycling footwear that proves you don’t have to break the bank for style and performance." By Matt Buckley (cyclist.co.uk) Image: Matt Buckley Radar Roundup: Kat Litty Panniers, Dispersed 6mm to 14mm Adapter, Jank Beverage Clip, Wolf Tooth Holiday MTB Giveaway, Alpacka Sled?, The Hill Project, and America’s Best Gravel Ride? "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) Moustache J - Following the journey of a cast aluminium eBike "Does the Moustache J mark a breakthrough innovation in bike frame manufacturing?" Words: Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Photos: Julian Schwede Seven things that happen on a winter group ride "This is an all weather club run, young 'un!" By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tire Glider "Tire levers have been around for as long as we’ve had pneumatic tires. While the original metal levers have been, mostly, replaced by plastic, the design has hardly changed." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Red Bull TV releases expanded mountain bike coverage for 2024 "Expanded live coverage from former World Cup broadcaster." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
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