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Thibau Nys wins thrilling second round of X2O Badkamers Trofee "The second round of the X2O Badkamers Trofee in Hamme-Zogge was the setting for Thibau Nys winning the fast and furious Bollekescross." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) X20 Trofee Hamme-Zogge: 'It's getting harder and harder to win' - But Lucinda Brand Brand takes win number seven "Brand maintains her lead in the X2O Trofee." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Michael Vanthourenhout medical update after hard crash "The Belgian suffered a hip contusion and deep cut in Saturday’s Merksplas Superprestige." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Why Thibau Nys is not joining Lidl Trek’s cyclocross project "Big news from Lidl Trek. The German WorldTeam will launch its own cyclocross project as early as next week, with Blanka Vas and Fleur Moors as the biggest names." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Wout van Aert's thoughtful gift to 250 Visma employees after Paris Roubaix victory "Mathieu Heijboer reflected on the Belgian's gesture, which saw authentic Northern French cobblestones gifted to the entire team." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 deals start now "Apple Watch discounts are starting to build ahead of Black Friday, and this time it is not just older models being cleared out. Amazon is already cutting prices on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4." By Ivan Jovin (veloracycling.com) Image source via mountaineerjourney.com Moustache Xroad 4 review - Bosch PX motor is a highlight "Verdict: Genuinely off-road-capable hybrid with an excellent motor and solid spec." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross "Bollekescross" Hamme-Zogge, Belgium Live Streams "The 2026 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross "Bollekescross" Hamme-Zogge, Belgium is Sunday, November 15. There will be live streams for the elite women and elite men races. 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 HBO
Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:42am and 5:57am Pacific."
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Niels Vandeputte claims first win of the season "Last year’s overall champion Niels Vandeputte took the win. Runner-up Joran Wyseure took over the GC lead from Cameron Mason." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lucinda Brand wins entertaining Superprestige Aardbeiencross Merksplas "World champion Lucinda Brand won the Superprestige Merksplas, just days after a painful crash forced her to abandon the race in Niel." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) Michael Vanthourenhout's severe crash overshadows thrilling men's cyclocross race in Merksplas "Thibau Nys wasn’t there - he’s only racing in Hamme on Sunday this week." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Thibau Nys offers glimpse into unbelievable cyclocross comeback: 'That uncertainty, that struggle with self-confidence' "The start of the cyclocross season couldn’t have gone better for Thibau Nys. And that’s actually quite remarkable, considering his incredibly tough summer road campaign." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro victory, crash on Alpe d’Huez and Vuelta fireworks - Visma climber stuns with another triple Grand Tour year "In the Grand Tour era dominated by Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic, Sepp Kuss is one of the few men who have managed to sneak away with his own triumph." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Gruber Images via outsideonline.com Tadej Pogacar reveals surprising plans for life after cycling: 'Maybe a coffee shop somewhere nice' "The Slovenian champion is already thinking about what comes after professional cycling, with a year off, a possible coffee shop and more charity work among his ideas." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to hold onto Your VO2 Max and peak fitness even when a busy life gets in the way "All riders worry about losing their hard-earned fitness - but what if we could preserve VO2 max in minimal hours?" By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) ‘I finished last and I didn’t care’ - Pogacar’s road from Komenda to five Tours in new Colnago film "POG1 - The Making of a Legend goes back to Tadej Pogačar’s childhood in Slovenia, from his first road race to the shy teenager Urška Žigart met in 2017." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image via alesfevzer.com SKS Rennkompressor 60 review - Robust, retro pump lacks stability "Verdict: Overpriced for the quality, and not the easiest to use." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Aardbeiencross Merksplas Live Streams "The 2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Aardbeiencross Merksplas, Belgium is Saturday, November 14. There will be live streams for both the elite women's and men's races. Women
at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific
Men
at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:37am and 6:07am Pacific."
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Zoe Bäckstedt among big names set for ‘cross return "The British star is expected to make their season debuts at the Ostrava World Cup later this month as the women's field gets stronger." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert's cyclocross return taking shape, but World Championships remain uncertain "Wout van Aert is getting closer to confirming his cyclocross program for the winter, with the World Championships in Oostende firmly in the background." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Merksplas and Bollekescross 2026 preview - Can Mason keep winning when Nys returns? "Lucinda Brand’s foot injury complicates her weekend, while narrow series leads add pressure to four elite races. Our winner picks for Merksplas and the returning Bollekescross. Race times, live streams and how to watch." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Mathew Wells/SWpix.com Remco Evenepoel targets historic worlds double: 'Nobody has done it' "Remco Evenepoel has already achieved many major goals in his career, but one ambition stands above the rest: becoming the first rider to win both the road race and time trial world titles at the same championships." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'Rest assured: We will succeed' - Van Rysel CEO makes big claims on behalf of Seixas and Decathlon CMA CGM "Paul Seixas is ambitious, Decathlon CMA CGM is ambitious, and the same can certainly be said of bike supplier Van Rysel." (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Training zones explained with power, heart rate and FTP "Two cyclists can ride side by side at the same speed and be doing completely different workouts." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via mvbc.us “I’m happy I stopped” - Julian Alaphilippe explains why he retired at 34 with a year left at Tudor "At a French Cycling Federation tribute in Paris on Thursday, the two-time world champion spoke publicly for the first time since August about why he was happy to walk away." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “We showed the world that we’re not just clowns” "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling is preparing to expand its presence in the biggest one-day races of the cycling calendar in 2027, with Cole Kessler expecting the American team to tackle a full spring Classics campaign and make its first appearances in some of the Ardennes events." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Gautier Demouveaux/NurPhoto via Getty Images via outsideonline.com) Moon Rigel Pro review - A lot of front light for your money and straightforward to use too "Verdict: Great do-it-all light that packs in plenty of power at a good price." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) No World Championships, just the World Championships, or perhaps a few races as well: These are the options for Mathieu van der Poel "Mathieu van der Poel can race very little cyclocross this winter as he targets a ninth world title, partly because his daughter is expected in January." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Lucinda Brand escapes serious injury after Niel misstep "Lucinda Brand has escaped serious injury after her misstep in the Superprestige cyclocross race in Niel, and her season is not at risk." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Giel Lejeune becomes youngest Superprestige top-five finisher "At just 18 years and 142 days, Giel Lejeune has become the youngest rider ever to finish in the top five of a Superprestige cyclocross race." (cyclingflash.com) (Image: Screenshot) Laurens Sweeck's poor season continues with DNF in Niel "Laurens Sweeck's difficult season took another turn for the worse on Wednesday when the Belgian rider abandoned the Superprestige race in Niel." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Superprestige Merksplas preview: Outsiders eye muddy upset "Lucinda Brand’s uncertain status and Thibau Nys’ selective cross schedule are creating a unique opportunity for riders who normally fight for the podium places to go for victory in the next Superprestige round." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos From Zwift Academy to Gravel Burn glory: Nele Laing's Canyon Grail CFR "Custom-painted gravel bike melds heavy-duty mountain bike tires with aero-optimized road bike components" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fahwaaz Cornelius) ‘Expect to see us at some of the big Ardennes races’ - Cole Kessler on Modern Adventure’s next step after debut season "Cole Kessler finished Paris Roubaix in his first professional season. He’ll be part of a bigger Classics program next year, when the team races as Modern Adventure Factor Racing." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 16 Tours de France, six second places and one unforgettable triumph - The extraordinary story of Joop Zoetemelk "This is the latest installment in CyclingUpToDate’s Cycling Legends series, revisiting the careers, rivalries, and defining moments of cycling’s great champions." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via letelegramme.fr ‘A huge amount of technical expertise’ - Netcompany Ineos switch to Pirelli tires for 2027 "The Italian brand has signed a three-year deal with the British team, and its tires will make their racing debut at the Tour Down Under in January." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How much does it cost to run a WorldTour cycling team? "Running a WorldTour cycling team is an annual commitment measured in millions of euros. For 2026, the reported average budget is about €33 million for a men’s WorldTeam and €5.7 million for a women’s WorldTeam." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Life Time throws more money at Grand Prix gravel series "Cash prizes more evenly spread deeper into top 10 of invite-only field." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Life Time Grand Prix Canyon goes full luxury for very limited Spectral:ON CF LTD "So fancy that the German direct-to-consumer brand is only making 150 worldwide." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Canyon "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Van Vleuten: 'Vollering could win all three Grand Tours next year' "Annemiek van Vleuten believes Demi Vollering could try to win all three Grand Tours after her exceptionally successful 2026 season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Paul Seixas hunts down World Champion Brandon McNulty to claim Tour de France Saitama Criterium... "UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Matxin Joxean Fernández has stated his ambition for 2027 is to win all three Grand Tours." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The next generation arrives: Five sprint and Classics prospects to watch in 2027 "Alessio Magagnotti beat Paul Magnier in his first under-23 season, and he leads a group of five young riders who could make their mark in the WorldTour in 2027." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mathieu van der Poel and Roxanne Bertels are getting married "Mathieu van der Poel and Roxanne Bertels are expecting their first child in January 2027, and they are now preparing for another special moment: the couple are getting married." (cyclingflash.com) Foto: Fleur Kok 'It wasn't a question of just trying to produce Mads merchandise' - Inside Pedersen's Santini collection "The Lidl Trek rider worked with Santini on the Momentum Series, bringing his own ideas to a collection developed separately from the team's kit. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Santini via Rouleur “They put on a show. We have to build around that” - Tadej Pogacar’s agent pitches eight-point plan to revolutionize pro cycling "Alex Carera wants every rider in the peloton wearing the same airbag system, teams agreeing the price of an early transfer before a dispute arises, and fans able to recognize Tadej Pogacar by the same race number all season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Shane Stokes/Velo) (Photo: Shane Stokes via outsideonline.com) "The truth is, we haven't spoken much" - Brandon McNulty admits he hasn't had much contact with Tadej Pogacar since World Championships win "McNulty is expected to work in service of Pogacar in various races next year. Despite an initial message from the Slovenian, the 28-year-old admitted that there hasn't been much contact between them as Pogacar recovers from his Vuelta a Espana injuries." (Image credit: Getty Images via outsideonline.com) Can Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe find another Lorenzo Finn? - Team unveils its next powerhouse U23 squad for 2027 cycling season "The German squad’s development program enters its third year with a 14-rider roster and the major challenge of maintaining its level after an exceptional 2026 campaign." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van Rysel RCR-R Pro Drops to a 705g Frame and 6.6kg Complete Bike "Van Rysel has a new lightweight race bike for 2027, and this one has already won a Monument." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Photo: Van Rysel via outsideonline.com) Pogacar's agent Alex Carera outlines eight ways to reshape cycling "Alex Carera, co-founder of the rider management agency A&J All Sports, has set out a series of proposals he believes would help to modernize professional cycling." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos Rudi Kemna after accident: ‘Being here is a miracle’ "Rudi Kemna has spoken publicly for the first time about his serious accident in late October, in which he broke his neck, back, sternum and ribs." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Wielerflits From winning in the Algarve to crashing out in yellow - why Juan Ayuso’s first year at Lidl Trek fell short "He won the Volta ao Algarve on his debut for the team, but the rest of his season brought withdrawals, below-par results and little chance to build any momentum." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Evenepoel sees Tour victory over Pogacar immortalized on Plateau de Solaison "Haute-Savoie has put Remco Evenepoel’s name and climbing time at both ends of the Plateau de Solaison, where he beat Tadej Pogačar at this year’s Tour de France." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Charles Wegelius leaves EF after bringing in Michiel Elijzen: “A shame, but I will be in the right place” "Michiel Elijzen (44) is making an unexpected return to the professional peloton in 2027, when he will join EF Education EasyPost." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'He's pure gold' - Bruno Armirail shares insight into life as a teammate of Jonas Vingegaard "The Frenchman explained why Jonas Vingegaard is so highly regarded within the Visma Lease a Bike ranks, while revealing his hopes to help the Dane challenge Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France again." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rasmussen warns Vingegaard over Tour de France preparation: ‘The captain must make the same sacrifices’ "Michael Rasmussen has questioned the idea of Jonas Vingegaard spending less time at altitude training camps, arguing that the Dane cannot expect his teammates to make sacrifices he is unwilling to make himself." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pay high to stay dry: The new Assos Sturmprinz "$600US for a bike jacket? Someone’s laughing their Assos all the way to the bank." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) How Long Does It Take Cyclists to Regain Fitness After an Injury? Why Recovery Times Vary by Body Part "How long does cycling injury recovery take? Explore timelines for knee, collarbone, shoulder, and muscle injuries, plus what it takes to regain lost fitness." By Laura Ruiz (todomountainbike.net) Image: ergosport This is what Garmin’s first solar Amoled watch could look like "Garmin has been trying to crack the solar Amoled problem for years. Now another patent has appeared which shows what such a device could look like." By Ivan Jovin (gadgetsandwearables.com) Image via patent filing Up to 30 seconds faster: Evenepoel speaks for the first time about the new Specialized they’re developing "Remco Evenepoel has been working with Specialized for months on the development of a new time trial bike. The Belgian has already competed with different versions of the prototype and now, for the first time, has quantified the improvements he believes he has achieved." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via capovelo.com Doug Ryder ready to take Pinarello Q36.5 into the WorldTour if early opportunity arises: 'No questions asked' "The Swiss ProTeam finished 12th in the 2026 UCI team rankings and are on track for WorldTour promotion in 2029, but team principal Doug Ryder told Domestique he would welcome an earlier step-up if the opportunity arises." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Garmin Sales Begin: Huge deals on Garmin Fenix, Edge, Forerunner Series and more! "Like clockwork, Garmin has put forth their sale plans for the Black Friday and Holiday season. Garmin is actually one of the most predictable companies in this space when it comes to sales and how they structure them (with Wahoo probably being *the* most predictable one)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Garmin watch prices are dropping early for Black Friday "Garmin’s Black Friday discounts have started early, with live deals now appearing across Amazon and Garmin’s own store." By Ivan Jovin (gadgetsandwearables.com) (Photo: Ray Maker via dcrainmaker.com) From Tour de France to personal tragedy - Joshua Tarling carries family name with pride for Netcompany Ineos "Joshua Tarling honored his late brother, Finlay, at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Full commitment, no regrets "Magdeleine Vallieres reflects on her year in the rainbow jersey in the latest film in our Explore series, presented by Wahoo." (efprocycling.com) (Credits not Found) Magnus Bak Klaris: The Gravel World Champion Who Found His Own Way "Magnus Bak Klaris is the first gravel specialist to wear the rainbow bands." By James Ion (progravelmagazine.substack.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com The Hammerhead Karoo 3, just smashed its best price in the early Black Friday discounts "It's our experts' choice for cycling navigation and a worthy challenger to Garmin and Wahoo. At this price, it's already got to be a contender for the best Black Friday deal we've seen so far." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Gear Break: Friday the 13th - GU Roctane, Paqrack, Adidas sunnies, Garmin x Waze, HOVERAir Versa, Look 795 Special Edition "GU’s Roctane mixes fueled my Iceman and helped me recover after. Paqrack is a minimalist race-day bike stand from a Grand Rapids (Mitten) start-up." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Japanese Cyclist Rides From New York To Santa Monica "Ryo Murata, a Japanese cyclist known online as the “Human Revo,” has successfully crossed from New York to California. He also expressed his affinity for, and admiration of, America, especially its people." By Milan Manesh (canyon-news.com) (Photo via KTLA) Sarah Gigante: Coming back isn’t the same as getting back "After breaking my femur last August, a week after the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and still being at the pointier end of a long and complicated rehab, I was surprised, honored and extremely excited when selected for my second Elite Road Worlds in Montreal." By Sarah Gigante (dnlbenson.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The people you can speak to gets smaller and smaller the further up you go' - Geraint Thomas on life after racing, Dave Brailsford and rebuilding Ineos "A year into his job as Director of Racing, Thomas talks to Velora Cycling about the podcast that prepared him for retirement, daily calls with Brailsford, an AI system still being built, and teams recruiting the next super talent." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Peter Stuart/ Velora Cycling Team Victory Rankings "A quick retrospective on the team victory rankings in the men’s World Tour and beyond, looking at the win rates and some extra stats." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'At Red Bull, they hate to lose' - Ralph Denk on Evenepoel's impact and closing the gap to Pogacar "The German team moved up from sixth to second in the UCI team ranking and Evenepoel was second in the Tour, confirming their credentials as Pogacar's biggest rival." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I actually find them quite stupid remarks" - Jonas Vingegaard at the center in war of words as Brian Holm launches defense of Visma leader "Brian Holm has hit back at criticism aimed towards Jonas Vingegaard, insisting that Johan Bruyneel's comments declaring the Dane wouldn't win the Tour de France again as 'nonsense." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Denmark to host the 2027 UEC Road European Championships "Denmark will host the 2027 European Road Cycling Championships from 28 September to 3 October, with the time trials in Silkeborg and the road races in Herning, the European cycling federation (UEC) announced." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Picnic PostNL add wave of new signings as key departures leave gaps to fill "Paul Penhoët, Jules Hesters and Jochem Kerckhaert are among Picnic PostNL's latest signings, as the Dutch team continue to rebuild amid financial concerns, license uncertainty and an ongoing investigation." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Cycling should have a Concorde Agreement like in Formula 1' - Fabian Cancellara in favor of a budget cap to ensure pro cycling's long-term success "Tudor team owner calls for common sense. 'If not, then you just destroy yourself." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Suunto Mostly Leaving Finland, Wahoo Adds Oura/Coros/Apple Sleep Integrations "According to an article published this morning by the largest daily newspaper in Finland, Suunto plans to lay off the majority of remaining staff in Finland, and continue consolidating functions in China. Also, Wahoo has joined Zwift in announcing recent integrations with Oura (Zwift did so a week or so ago)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Gaia Realini joins Picnic PostNL for 2027: 'A new chapter' "Gaia Realini will leave Lidl Trek for Picnic PostNL in 2027, marking what the Italian climber describes as "a new chapter." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Urge TourAir 2 Helmet Offers Top Protection, Performance & Eco Materials "Urge has always done a surprisingly excellent job of making helmets that offer incredible value for your money; and the new second-generation TourAir is another fine example." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit via tour-magazin.de) The bike Seixas rode to Il Lombardia glory: Van Rysel launches RCR-R Pro aero all-rounder with complete bikes from 6.6kg "New flagship race bike combines aero efficiency with climbing-focused weight savings, while a more affordable RCR-R shares the same design with a heavier - and less expensive - carbon lay-up." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Van Rysel)
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Paul Seixas beats world champion Brandon McNulty in Saitama "Paul Seixas beat world champion Brandon McNulty in the decisive final duel to win the Saitama Criterium in Japan. Norway's Torstein Trćen finished third." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: A.S.O / Quentin Joly via cyclingnews.com) Cars, blind corners and traffic: Malezsewski survives hair-raising finish to win UCI gravel of marathon "Belgium’s Lukas Malezsewski completed the 95-kilometer long course, surviving a frightening final section featuring twisting narrow roads, blind corners, city traffic and oncoming cars." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: INA TV) ‘He’ll return exactly where he left off’ - McNulty backs Pogacar to come back at his best "Brandon McNulty, who succeeded Tadej Pogačar as world champion, says his UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate will return from his Vuelta injuries at the same level." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paula Blasi suffers fractured elbow after bizarre supermarket trip crash "The Movistar-bound rider revealed how a trip to the supermarket left her with a fractured elbow, but says her recovery is progressing well." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Cover image credit: A.S.O./Gaetan Flamme via veloracycling.com A few extra pounds, elevated heart rate and gasping for breath to overtake recreational cyclists: Mads Pedersen is back in training "After breaking his collarbone and wrist on his first race day of 2026, Mads Pedersen is now racing against time to return to competition in time for the cobbled Classics." (Photo: Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com) Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas attend Eddy Dunbar's wedding and swap road for MTB "Tadej Pogačar has been back on his bike for a while now, but he’s also been enjoying life away from competition to the fullest these past few weeks." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Unveils 2027 U23 Rookies Team "14 riders make up the squad for the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe development team’s third season, including four riders stepping up from the organization’s own junior team and three new signings." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Albek H20-Haul Three hydration pack: Minimalism (almost) perfected at a price that’s tough to moan about "Verdict: Near faultless hydration pack, but I would love a magnetic hose tidy." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) The Marginal Gain Orient Drivetrain Reinvents Bicycle Gears, But Is It Better? "You thought the triple chainset was dead? Self-shifting, battery-free system for 32" bikes offers glimpse of the future." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image credit: Marginal Gain via cyclingnews.com) Live
video Saturday from 10:05pm U.S. Eastern, 7:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 9:40pm
Pacific."
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“I think he could even win one” - Brandon McNulty's first pro boss believes the world champion can win a Grand Tour "Jonas Carney, who signed McNulty to his first professional team, believes the reigning road world champion could go considerably further with a Grand Tour built around him. I’m sure that in the right circumstances, he’s got what it takes to challenge for a Grand Tour podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Egan Bernal shows he's on the mend with six-pack photos and a Strava KOM above 3,000 meters "The former winner of the Tour de France (2019) and the Giro d'Italia (2021) seems to have gotten back into serious training." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Julian Alaphilippe: 'I found less and less joy in modern cycling' "In August, the 34-year-old ended his career. He had already explained his decision in an Instagram post, but has now spoken publicly about it for the first time." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos ‘It’s not a money conversation’ - Ryder rejects Schmid salary claims as Pinarello Q36.5 builds around Pidcock "Pinarello Q36.5 team principal Doug Ryder has denied that money was the decisive factor in Mauro Schmid's move from Jayco AlUla, insisting the Swiss rider chose the team for its environment and ambitions." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Michael Valgren explains why he'd choose Giro d'Italia over Tour de France after Ineos transfer "The Dane has no intention of giving up on chasing a Tour de France stage win, but believes the Giro d'Italia offers a better chance of adding to his Grand Tour tally after his first stage win this year." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) XDS could pull out of Astana sponsorship as early as 2027 "Chinese bike manufacturer XDS is reportedly considering ending its title sponsorship of XDS Astana, two years into a deal that was meant to last at least five years, according to L'Equipe." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘I’m for old-fashioned cycling’ - Scaroni ready to trade UCI points for wins in 2027 "Christian Scaroni finished 2026 as Italy’s highest-ranked rider, but the XDS Astana leader says he would have given up hundreds of points for a few more victories. " By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) What is a good cycling cadence? RPM, climbing and pedaling efficiency explained "A road rider climbing at 65 revolutions per minute can be working at exactly the same power as somebody turning the pedals at 90. The difference lies in how that work is delivered." (procyclinguk.com) WHOOP just changed its step algorithm and it could change your WHOOP Age "WHOOP has rolled out a new step-counting algorithm for WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG. The biggest improvement is aimed at situations where your arm is not swinging normally." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) (Image credit: © Josh Croxton via cyclingnews.com) CycleWorth:
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"It's a whole new world" - Geraint Thomas on dealing with the post-marginal gains cycling world and working with Dave Brailsford "Close to the riders, but now closer to team CEO Dave Brailsford, he sees the sport through a whole new lens." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Not a final goodbye’ - Victor Lafay leaves Unibet Rose Rockets without ever racing for the team "The French Giro d’Italia and Tour de France stage winner will be without a team in 2027 as he continues to recover from the illness that has kept him out of racing all year." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Unibet Rose Rockets Build A Better Indoor Cycling Set Up - PEZ Crew Tips "Dark evenings. Sideways rain. A forecast that seems personally offended by your riding plans. Indoor season is here." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bradley Wiggins reveals role ‘that will never change’ in helping son Ben, 21 "Ben, 21, signed his first professional contract last month, and will step up to the World Tour next year - meaning he could ride the same iconic Tour de France climbs that his dad flew up on his way to victory in 2012." By Charlie Pittock (the-sun.com) (Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian) Sidi swaps dials for locking laces on Shot 3 Pura developed with Isaac del Toro "The Italian brand's new flagship keeps the Shot 3's carbon chassis but adds a locking cord, a lace pocket in the tongue and a replaceable closure." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano RX710 clipless shoes: Updated fit brings excellent comfort but price may put folk off "Verdict: Excellent fit and comfort, but the high price makes them a tough sell against the competition." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Pashley introduces adorable electrified mini-velo; J. Laverack goes electric plus more "This week in eBikes: Andy Burnham wants action against illegal eBikes and conversion kits; Pashley and J. Laverack add motors to their bikes; Vanmoof users get in-app navigation." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Unit1 FARO and NEON review: I just found my new favorite eBike helmets "I’ve been using both the UNIT 1 FARO and the new NEON, and despite taking fairly different approaches, they’ve both become regular go-to helmets for me." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Headless guitars and controversial ‘gravel’ collide in Dangerholm’s latest build "Guitars and bikes have more in common that you might think, say Scott and Dangerholm." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Gustav Gullholm) Canyon dropped one of their best deals just in time for Black Friday "A limited amount Aeroad CF bikes are available for some decent prices." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Team Emirates XRG boss reveals just how badly injuries affected 2026 campaign "Despite finishing at the top of the UCI team rankings for the fourth year running, 2026 was far from smooth sailing for UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Matxin Joxean Fernández and his team." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Ilario Biondi / Cor Vos "If you want to waste an hour of your time..." - Thijs Zonneveld rips into Pogacar documentary as analyst claims production lacked new information "Dutch cycling analyst Thijs Zonneveld didn't mince his words when it came to rating the recently released Tadej Pogacar documentary." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brandon McNulty wants Tour de France return as UAE keeps options open "World champion Brandon McNulty wants to return to the Tour de France next year, but UAE Emirates XRG has yet to clarify its 2027 Grand Tour plans." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Florian Sénéchal joins Unibet Rose Rockets for classics "Unibet Rose Rockets are set to sign 33-year-old Florian Sénéchal, who is expected to take on a lead-out role and strengthen the team in the classics." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos More Chinese bikes in pro cycling, another new wheel size, and voice controlled cycling computers: Tech of the Month November "Pardus bikes will be seen in the peloton in 2027, while Bianchi and Bahrain Victorious part ways." By Jamie Williams (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift, Newmen, Garmin, Getty) Strava named among platforms reportedly facing UK under-16 social media ban "The government's working definition targets recommender systems and user-generated content, both central to Strava, which currently lets riders sign up from age 13. Ofcom, not ministers, will decide which services are covered." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com WHOOP agrees to $11 million settlement over subscription renewals "People in California who bought WHOOP memberships through the company’s website, were enrolled into automatically renewing memberships and were subsequently charged for at least one renewal after their initial membership or commitment period ended." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) Image source: Whoop DUI driver who killed cyclist in road rage attack while his children were in car found guilty of murder "David Morgan “used his vehicle as a weapon following a moment of road rage” in the shocking incident, and has now been convicted of murdering father-of-three Richard Smith despite repeatedly denying the offense." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Norfolk Constabulary) From lapping the peloton as a teen to 'King of cycling' - Colnago documentary explores Tadej Pogacar's rise "A new documentary from Colnago will offer a glimpse into Tadej Pogačar’s journey to the top of cycling, with childhood memories and reflections from those who recognized his talent long before his rise to stardom." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Richard Carapaz’ departure forces EF Education EasyPost to reinvent itself "Richard Carapaz’s move to NSN Cycling Team in the transfer market marks a turning point for EF Education EasyPost ahead of the 2027 season." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sweet Protection Fluxer Mips Helmet review - Excellent ventilation and safety credentials "Verdict: Excellent ventilation and comfort with useful Mips protection, although the weight and broader front profile are noticeable." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Enve Launches a Tubeless Rim Tape Gun "Is Enve's Tubeless Tape Gun worth $125 USD? Well, it's probably not for the average mechanic, but a wheel-building shop may find it useful. " By Matt Beer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
