UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 5 - Zonhoven, Belgium - Sunday December 22nd "2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven, Belgium, Sunday. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
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Marie Schreiber finally makes fast start count and takes biggest career victory at World Cup Hulst "Marie Schreiber has the taken the victory at the latest round of World Cup action in Hulst, finally managing to hold onto the lead after one her trademark fast starts." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Niels Vandeputte gives Alpecin Deceuninck victory at World Cup Hulst "Cyclocross world champion's Alpecin Deceuninck teammate Niels Vandeputte has taken a stunning solo victory on a wet and slippery edition of World Cup Hulst ahead of Felipe Orts and Pim Ronhaar." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Rafaelle Carrier wins Junior race at Hulst World Cup "Holmgren sisters crack the elite women's top-20." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Lance Armstrong refused to speak with Tom Boonen for years: "And I was only 20 years old, you know..." "The Belgian cyclist joined Armstrong's American team at a young age, but their partnership was far from successful. Boonen eventually broke his contract early - a highly unusual move in those days - and made the switch to Quick-Step, where his career truly took off." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Victor Campenaerts already knows what his first race for Visma Lease a Bike will be "At the end of December, Campenaerts completed his first training camp with Visma Lease a Bike. "It’s been great. Everything is very well-organized." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 - Jordan Villella's Gear of the Year "There was so much new gear, race action, and ground-breaking happenings in 2024 that I’m just starting to process everything. It was a banner year for cycling, racing especially." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 4 - Hulst, Netherlands - Saturday December 21st "2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hulst, Netherlands. Saturday. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK , 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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December
21, 2024
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#3 - “His training’s started well” - Tadej
Pogačar obliterates famous Strava KOM - With help of
lightning-fast UAE Team Emirates train - During 205km,
five-and-a-half-hour winter ride
Cat Ferguson hospitalized after heavy crash at World Cup Hulst "The 18-year-old British rider, as confirmed by the Movistar Team, has been taken to a hospital, where she will undergo a medical examination." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I don’t feel like I’m slowing down’: Giro d'Italia-bound Adam Yates has never been more confident of success "Despite being in the later stages of his career, the British rider is sure that things can keep getting better." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com Pidcock's attention to detail 'next level' "He focuses on every millimeter; on the bike positioning and the bike set-up, to the nutrition, to the race program, to the coaching." by matt warwick (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Armstrong & Bruyneel praise for Visma for making signing of the window: “The question is: Does it matter? Pogacar was on another level" "When asked to name their signing of the window on The Move podcast alongside George Hincapie, Bruyneel is confident in his answer. “In my opinion, it is Simon Yates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher via cyclingnews.com) Froome hints at retirement at Vuelta in 2025: "It would be a great way to close the circle" "Chris Froome is the most successful British Tour rider in history, although it appears anything but in recent years." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Losing Muriel Furrer - A teenage cycling tragedy and a family’s search for answers "Parents Reto and Christine began to worry when she did not pass them at the end of the course’s first lap. They contacted Swiss Cycling’s team car, but nobody could tell them any news." By Jacob Whitehead and Jessica Hopkins (nytimes.com) (Image Credit not Found) Check out these €390 3D-printed titanium bottle cages, plus aero pedal covers, MAAP enters the WorldTour, Chris King's $300 headsets that'll "survive the next asteroid strike" + more "All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Alpitude, MAAP, Chris King, Gobik, Oxford and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The VAR arrives in cycling "Bar-cams and livestream (Video Assistant Referee) will be used for real-time judging in new NL Beach Cup competition in the Netherlands." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Subscribe
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"2024 was one of the best seasons in pro cycling history. What does 2025 have in store?" By Bobby Julich (velo.outside.com) Photo: Gruber Images Column
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December
21, 2024
Videos
Preview Superprestige Mol 2024 - Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert finally go head-to-head "On the first Monday of the Christmas holidays, world-top riders Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel will compete in the field for the first time this winter in Mol." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish's special message, Demi Vollering learns French, and a reindeer enters the wind tunnel "The Manx missile has a secret admirer, and you'll never guess who it is." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) American BMX star Hannah Roberts wins fifth straight freestyle world title "Roberts, 22, set the bar with a 95.70-point first run, a score no competitor could beat. Her second run scored 94.58, a mark that would have been high enough to win the event." (theguardian.com) Photograph: Alex Broadway/Getty Images Annemiek van Vleuten talks more about her new role as performance mentor at Fenix Deceuninck "Annemiek Van Vleuten admitted she initially put training plans and potential opportunities on hold to enjoy some freedom, but interest from several teams reignited her desire to contribute to the sport." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Fenix Deceuninck via cyclingnews.com) Boonen hasn’t forgotten about Cancellara’s "motor" - "I don’t know what’s true, or what isn't" "Rumors about Cancellara’s "motor" during the 2010 Tour of Flanders - something Boonen has never forgotten about, most likely because it keeps coming up." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) O'Connor aims for the Tour and faces Vingegaard and Pogacar there: "On certain days I can get close to them" "Ben O'Connor's move from Decathlon AG2R to Team Jayco AlUla marks one of this winter's most notable transfers." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 17 year-old UCI gravel world series race champion Ashlin Barry goes pro "Christmas came early for 17 year-old junior racer Ashlin Barry of Canada, who will join the Dutch WorldTour Team Visma Lease a Bike’s pro-track development program in 2025." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) The HoverAir X1 drone is at its lowest price ever and you can still get it before Christmas with Amazon Prime "Amazon has 24% off the HoverAir X1, a jersey pocket-sized drone that will capture stunning images as you pedal away below." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Velocio Women’s Alpha Zero Jacket "Superior protection in freezing temperatures, but check you can access the pockets before you invest." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Fem van Empel injured during training ride and forced to miss key World Cup weekend "This weekend is a very important one with the World Cup races in Hulst and Zonhoven, but it will miss World Champion Fem van Empel who got hurt this week during a training ride." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Van der Poel vs. Van Aert on the horizon, but Alpecin boss Roodhooft remains cautious: "Don’t expect too much" "This Monday, the ultimate winter showdown will finally take place. Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert are both set to line up at the cyclocross race in Mol, Belgium." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Annemiek van Vleuten returns to pro cycling with Fenix Deceuninck "Recently retired two-time female road race world champion joins Belgian team as a performance mentor." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Evenepoel knows exactly where he can claim the yellow jersey in the Tour de France: "After that, we’ll take it day by day" "Remco Evenepoel made his first bid for the yellow jersey in this year’s Tour de France." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #3: Pearl Izumi Winter Kit, Coros DURA Bike Computer, Tifosi Optics, Gifts with Colnago, Muc-Off Xmas Bundle & FasCat Coaching and CoachCat AI Training "Not long now!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Try XC skiing this winter to be a better cyclist "Take your riding to the next level with some time on the trails." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
20, 2024
Podcasts,
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Today's
Trending
Vuelta a España 2025 route: Italian start, 10 summit finishes and team time trial announced "The 80th edition of the race includes the Angliru, Bola del Mundo and third-week ITT." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “His training’s started well” - Tadej Pogačar obliterates famous Strava KOM - With help of lightning-fast UAE Team Emirates train - During 205km, five-and-a-half-hour winter ride "Be afraid, be very afraid… The world champion’s rivals will be quaking in their boots after Pogačar put in a monstrous ride on the Coll de Rates, one of cycling’s benchmark KOMs, to beat the previous record by 17 seconds." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (UAE Team Emirates) Vollering had to avoid all impact and refrain from sprints after the Tour: "But I didn't have time for that" "For Demi Vollering, 2024 was a year to quickly forget - not because of her performance, which was strong, but due to all the controversies and unrest that surrounded her." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo FDJ Suez Eusebio Unzué points out the key reason why Enric Mas can challenge Tadej Pogacar at La Vuelta: "The time trials will not be decisive" "The Vuelta will have virtually no opportunities for the sprinters. It will be almost entirely oriented to the mountains, and therefore to the men in the general classification." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency via cyclingnews.com) ACOL, the new Alessandro Colnago's brand "Alessandro Colnago, nephew of the legendary Ernesto Colnago, seeks to follow in his uncle's footsteps with the creation of the ACOL brand." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (photo via bikerumor.com) A Useful Review: Crank Bros. Cigar Plug Tool Kit "I’ve got a couple of devices for installing tubeless plugs, but one of my favorites is the Cigar Tool Plug Kit and CO2 Head from Crank Bros." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gorewear C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves "Capable midwinter gloves that also perform well in milder weather." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Bring New Adventures to Light: DT Swiss launches Gravel Wheels with Dynamo Hubs "Durable aluminum Gravel wheels and dynamo hub ensure that your lights are always on when you need them, whether bikepacking in the wilderness or commuting early in the morning." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Photo: DT Swiss Dynamo Hubs Subscribe
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Women’s salaries are on the rise, but not for all "Even the starting salary for women in the WorldTour would have been unimaginable four years ago, but the lower-level teams are still riding on scraps." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) Photography by Gruber Images and ASO Column
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December
20, 2024
Videos
Year-End Review, Pogačar and UAE Dominance, Race Strategy, Women’s Racing Booms, Doping & Rising Athlete Power "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Year-end review… the dominance of Pogačar and Team UAE, evolving race strategy, women’s racing booms, economic and governance challenges, doping in sport, rising athlete power." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) USA Cycling doubted Kristin Faulkner’s Olympic gold chances "The national federation said she had a 6 per cent shot at a medal… and boy, were they wrong." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pro cycling’s 5 best snow days "The Giro d’Italia, Milan San Remo and Liège Bastogne Liège all feature in our look back at cycling’s snowiest days." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images "Like Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel" - Demi Vollering entering 2025 with a different approach; Opens up about World Championships disaster "Demi Vollering is starting a new season and phase of her career with FDJ Suez and recently she has opened up about multiple important topics that she hadn't throughout the season." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Where did all the covid bikes go? "So many bikes bought during covid are no longer being ridden. Have they been stored, or sold? You might even be riding one yourself." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI suspends Dutch cyclist over behavior following disqualification at Track World Championships "Van Schip was relegated during the elimination race in Copenhagen and, according to the international cycling union, was guilty of "indecent and highly expressive gestures" directed at the jury." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Ian MacNicol/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Stradale helmet from Ekoi, old school style with a modern twist "The Stradale's focus is safety and to a lesser degree looks." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) New things to try in 2025 on your bike "Looking to mix up your riding season next year?" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Canyon recalls some eMTB batteries - Says it’s “on track to have a solution by February” "Canyon has recalled the batteries fitted to some of its Spectral:ON and Torque:ON eMTBs. The brand said some models of battery could be liable to damage to the housing and that this could allow moisture inside the battery, potentially triggering a short-circuit." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo via YouTube Column
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December
19, 2024
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Live Blog: Brompton recalls G Line; Could
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When do Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel race together? "The Belgian has a condensed schedule, but will still line up against the world champ a few times." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Congressman introduces road safety bill in honor of slain Team USA cyclist "The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024 aims to make roads safer for all vulnerable users through advanced automatic emergency braking technology." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Penultimate Stage) Paid Subscription
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Introducing the Cyclotouring Handlebar Bag "Building on 80 years of experience, as well as 1000s of miles of testing numerous prototypes, we’re introducing the Cyclotouring Handlebar Bag." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tracy Moseley: Trailblazing the way for the future of mountain biking "After her induction to the British Cycling Hall of Fame, the former Downhill and Enduro Mountain Bike World Champion speaks about the legacy she hopes to leave behind in her sport." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) I’m already sick of the trainer, and it’s only December "Riding inside is great for workouts, but can be tough as a daily workout." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Purito' Rodriguez signs with Scott "The former professional cyclist Joaquim Rodríguez joins the Scott family as a new ambassador, helping to position the brand among the most relevant in the bicycle market." (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com via cyclingnews.com) Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: The best Canyon road bike in 2025 "All the differences of Canyon’s road bike ranges explained and how to choose the right bike for you." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Ride free: Why ditching tech can transform your ride "A recent study reveals that device-free rides bring a profound sense of freedom." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by: Colin Field Column
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December
19, 2024
La Vuelta 25: 90 Years Old and On Top of the World "On this anniversary, La Vuelta wants to bring back to life some of the climbs that have made history, some of which were on the edge of being forgotten." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I don’t think it would be a surprise to anyone' - Mathieu van der Poel on Tadej Pogačar winning Paris Roubaix "Dutchman says current road world champion has already proven he has what it takes to thrive on the cobblestones of the Hell of the North." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "With Remco, we’ve probably blown 20 hours of wind on him" - Castelli's Steve Smith on kitting out the pros and the evolution of cycling clothing "The concept of aero clothing in cycling has progressed rapidly in recent years, but it turns out the most cutting-edge kit it is still only reserved for the riders at the very top." Cy Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Sonder Camino Ti review: Versatile, durable and fun, it's our Gravel Bike of the Year "Our award-winner does it all from bikepacking to trails to road." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Brompton recalls G Line over hinge spindle risk "Brompton G Line gravel bikes are being recalled over fears that the front hinge spindle may corrode and fail." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) Movistar Team 2025: New kit, Telefónica until 2029, signings, objectives and The Least Expected Day "The Movistar Team is presented with renewed strength, starting with the extension of its main sponsor's commitment until 2029, which will mean a collaboration of 19 years in duration." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Movistar/Sprint Cycling via cyclingnews.com) Hot or not? The smart Zwift Ride indoor bike on test "This fully indoor-optimized smart bike promises a riding experience perfectly tailored to the virtual world of Watopia." By Tobias Kübler, Jan Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Inside Giant’s Taiwan factory "Giant by name and giant by size. But as Cyclist discovers on a visit to its Taiwanese factory, being the world’s biggest bike producer doesn’t mean it compromises on quality." By Nick Squillari (cyclist.co.uk) Sterling Lorence Cycling Coaches Share 10 Skills Every Cyclist Should Focus On This Winter "Winter is here, and that means it’s officially indoor trainer season for most cyclists living in chilly climates." By Molly Hurford (aol.com) Photo: Trevor Raab Column
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December
19, 2024
In Memory of Rik Van Looy "Henri ‘Rik’ Van Looy passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday night. The ‘Emperor of Herentals’ is one of the greatest Belgian cyclists of all time and won all five monuments, two World Championships and has 39 stage victories in Grand Tours in his palmarès. " By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Bob Donaldson - The perennial U23 rider who has finally turned pro: ‘It’s felt like a long time coming’ "Jayco Alula's new signing has dreams of Classics success." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'We're trying to build a team that's got a profile not dissimilar to a football club' - The British team boss trying to do something different "Dave Coulson, founder and manager of Cycling Sheffield, tells Cycling Weekly about his time in the sport and what led him to form the Steel City's only elite cycling team." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com The Best Cycling Events in the World "The Tour de France has transcended the world of cycling to be regarded as a global sporting spectacle." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Portuguese Paralympic bronze medalist Costa stripped of medal, doping case referred to UCI "51 year-old Costa committed an anti-doping violation after returning a positive test result for the banned substance Chlorthalidone on 2 September at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Are modern framesets killing mechanical groupsets? "The latest crop of carbon race bikes pay little heed to mechanical shifting - but does that matter?The latest crop of carbon race bikes pay little heed to mechanical shifting - but does that matter?" By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) California’s $2,000 electric bike vouchers came and went in just minutes "California finally got its act together this month, rolling out an electric bike incentive program yesterday that had been in the works for years." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 - Steve’s Best Bikes and Gear "For me, it’s been another fun year of testing new bikes, components, and plenty of riding gear." By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to deep clean your drivetrain "Is it time to completely disassemble your drivetrain, degrease, clean, rebuild and re-lube it? A proper refresh? If so, here's how it's done." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Could airbags help in the pro peloton? Stefan Küng thinks so "There are bibs, jerseys and helmets that act as airbags with impact, and the Swiss rider thinks they’d help if riders crash." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: SID/Linkedin As little as a $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping .
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