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'The liabilities are incredible' - Steamboat Springs ranchers fed up with SBT GRVL and disrespect from riders "You board the plane with a cap on, with your collar up, a secret SIM card and a switched off phone" - Thomas Dekker describes what doping used to be like Peter Sagan: A lion finally uncaged Canyon SRAM drop their 2024 kit with a bolder than ever design Column
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January 9,
2024
Why home favorites will thrive on revamped women’s Tour Down Under route "This year’s route is set to include Willunga Hill, a classic climb in the men’s race." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com 6 pro cycling things I’m looking forward to in 2024 "With the Olympics, Pogačar in the Giro, Lidl Trek's big hitters and Wout van Aert's revenge run, 2024 is set to be a scorcher." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Cycling’s calendar needs reform, but will copying Formula One provide change? "ONE Cycling and Richard Plugge want to revolutionize the sport, but their path to change hinges on many willing players." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Patrick Lefevere: Julian Alaphilippe is not part of preliminary Tour de France lineup "French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe likely won't line up for the next Tour de France, said the Belgian team's sporting director Patrick Lefevere this Wednesday." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The fascinating historical origins behind the madison cycling event "Two-person teams racing on the track came about as a result of a crafty organizer." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kevin Mackinnon Garmin introduces women-specific heart rate monitor and revamps Garmin Connect fitness tracking app "Smartphone app and website get a user-friendly refresh, and Garmin introduces the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor designed especially for women." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Adidas Velosamba COLD.RDY Cycling Shoes "An efficient and stylish pair of shoes that are great for cycling - but these shoes aren't made for walking." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 9,
2024
'Not my problem!' says João Almeida of UAE's Tour de France hierarchy "Portuguese climber looks ahead to Tour de France debut and discusses his stubborn style of riding that has made for a social media meme parade." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © UAE Team Emirates / Fizza Remco Evenepoel unveils Tour de France focused race program "Belgian to ride Amstel Gold Race for first time, as Mikel Landa looks to Vuelta a España and Julian Alaphilippe eyes one-day success." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Primož Roglič set to debut for Bora Hansgrohe at Paris Nice and clash with Vingegaard at Basque Country "Slovenian's pre-Tour de France schedule focuses on stage racing with key appointments in the spring and early summer." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Bora Hansgrohe -2-
Jakobsen shares Bennett's lingering fear about 'life after Quick Step' "Jakobsen said while ‘Quick Step’ was always the preferred team for sprinters, because of the quality of the lead-out and the opportunities to win Grand Tour stages, that set-up no longer existed." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Luis Angel Gomez) 'Visma' team boss Plugge says cycling can learn from YouTuber Jake Paul "Richard Plugge says cyclists need to become much bigger stars and make young people excited in the way YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, does." Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com Check out the most off-beat bike in the peloton: EF Pro Cycling’s Cannondale SuperSix EVO "Take a look at the impossible-to-ignore bike that Rigoberto Urán is riding this year, and find out why everything isn’t quite as it seems." By Mat Brett (road.cc) pics Jered Gruber & Ashley Gruber Best electric gravel bikes 2024 - The best eBikes to keep you going off-road. "In 2024, there are more electric gravel bikes on the market than ever before." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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'The liabilities are incredible' - Steamboat Springs ranchers fed up with SBT GRVL and disrespect from riders "Colorado ranchers say significant changes need to be made for SBT GRVL and Colorado agriculture to coexist in peace." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SBT GRVL) Watch this reporter’s mid-broadcast reaction to Kaitlin Armstrong’s escape "Austin American-Statesman investigative journalist Tony Plohetski couldn’t believe what he was hearing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Lack of Recovery = Injury Risk? "Does low training readiness predict injury incidences?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Polar Announces Deep Platform Integration With New Sennheiser Earbuds "Polar has just announced a super interesting new product. Or rather, Sennheiser has just announced a new product and Polar is a key part of it." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Cyclists rally for change after collision by driver in Florida "On Saturday morning, hundreds of cyclists gathered to advocate for improved road safety, urging local and state leaders to instigate change." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: FOX 29 road.cc Recommends Tires of the Year 2023/24 "Whether you’re looking for road or gravel tires, here are the best that we’ve reviewed over the past year from Continental, Specialized, Pirelli, Michelin and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Saris H3 Plus Trainer adds 12-Speed Compatibility "Saris’ smart trainer lineup has seen some fluctuating naming and specs of late, and the newest H3 Plus combines the best of the prior H3 and the now-defunct H4." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bike Perfect 2023 MTB predictions revisited - Were we on the money or not last year? "With 2023 wrapped up did Bike Perfect's MTB predictions for last year ring true or were we way off the mark? Let's tally up the scores." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Cotic) Paid Subscription
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January 8,
2024
Live Blog: Visma Lease a Bike manager Richard
Plugge reveals plans for F1-style race calendar + more
'I know what works for me' - How Adam Yates achieved his best season yet "The British rider had an impressive season in 2023. He sat down with Rouleur to share what's different and what this means for the upcoming year." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com ‘Even at 10mph you’re actually causing some noise trauma to your ears’ - Cycling and hearing loss "Struggling to catch all the banter on group rides can be frustrating - but it shouldn’t be a source of shame or stigma. Chris Marshall-Bell calls for greater openness around hearing loss." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Lucinda Brand updates after terrible crash at UCI Cyclocross World Cup "The Baloise Trek Lions rider hit the ground hard, face first." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Lotto Dstny CEO: "The case of Cian is distressing and very bad for cycling" "Settled a few weeks ago, with his transfer to Team Visma Lease a Bike, the Cian Uijtdebroeks affair has caused a lot of talk in the cycling world." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com Valtteri Bottas sets searing Strava time on Willunga Hill ahead of its Tour Down Under return "The Formula 1 driver has already impressed with his gravel exploits but recently raised eyebrows with his effort up South Australia's most iconic climb." By Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Lily 2 In-Depth Review "Garmin has just announced the Lily 2 smartwatch, which continues to be aimed at being a minimalist fitness and health smartwatch that contains most of the behind-the-scenes wellness tracking features of the rest Garmin’s watches." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Paid Subscription
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January 8,
2024
Breaking Down The Impact of Unchained, New UCI Budget and Salary Data, Stiff Challenges Ahead for the Bike Industry, Cheating in Sports, The Future for Ineos, Fallout from Uijtdebroeks Affair "This week Spencer Martin touches on numerous interesting topics, like the actual impact of Netflix ‘Unchained’, the massive head-winds facing the bike industry, and what the future holds for the Ineos cycling team." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Riders To Watch in 2024 "Ten riders to watch during the course of the year. Some are picked as rising talents, others will be very familiar but are still interesting to watch and some." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic 4 ways to slow Mathieu van der Poel down so CX is exciting again "The race for second is still fun, but first is always a fait accompli." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: Red Bull acquires controlling stake in Bora Hansgrohe, Australian National Championships results, EF release stunning kits and Julien Vermote signs for Visma Lease a Bike "This week's pro cycling news highlights including Red Bull acquiring Bora Hansgrohe, Australian nationals, EF's new kits and more." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Check out the road.cc Recommends Accessories of the Year 2023/24: The very best helmets, glasses, tools, bags & more "Gear Up! Take a look at the best-performing cycling accessories that we've reviewed over the past 12 months." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to properly clean your water bottles "Cleaning your bottles properly is an important step in keeping them hygienic for use." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Lactic Acid Isn't Making Your Muscles Sore. Here's What's Really Behind It. "Lactate doesn't cause major problems for the muscles you use when you exercise. You'd probably be worse off without it due to other benefits to your working muscles." By Robert Andrew Robergs & Samuel L. Torrens, The Conversation (livescience.com) (iammotos/Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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"You board the plane with a cap on, with your collar up, a secret SIM card and a switched off phone" - Thomas Dekker describes what doping used to be like "I only had cash to pay and I had to make do with a Spaniard who couldn't speak English and I couldn't speak Spanish." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) Julien Vermote's career rescued by last-minute Visma Lease a Bike contract "Back from the amateur ranks, the veteran Belgian signs one-year deal with Dutch WorldTour squad." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Garmin HRM-FIT In-Depth Review: Best Women’s Heart Rate Monitor? "Garmin’s newest heart rate strap is one designed specifically for women, which essentially takes the features of Garmin’s high-end HRM-PRO Plus, but molds it into a strap that snaps onto your existing sports bra." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Tools that Rule: A Quick Review of the Equipt Sardine Multi-Tool "Multi-tools are an endemic part of cycling and the less you have to think about grabbing one as you head out the door, the better." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photo: John Watson Five winter warmers from GripGrab, Gorewear and Velocio "Thermal gear is still timely and these warmers are what we've been testing recently." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) You can soon own a share in Enve - Parent company Amer Sports set to go public, valued at $10 billion "Along with Enve, Amer Sports holds a diverse portfolio of sporting brands including Arc’teryx, Wilson Sporting Goods and Louisville Slugger." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Andy Jones) Is another supply chain crisis about to hit the bike industry? Container shipping rates surge amid unrest in the Red Sea "The latest attacks by Houthi rebels along the crucial international trade route have caused the cost of shipments from Asia to Europe to soar, raising concerns for a struggling bike industry." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 7,
2024
Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven: Pieterse wins comfortably as Brand crashes out "Lucinda Brand looked to suffer broken nose in nasty crash, allowing Puck Pieterse to sail to victory ahead of Inge van der Heijden and Zoe Bäckstedt." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven: Mathieu van der Poel makes it 10 wins in a row "World champion unstoppable once more in the sand, powering his way up the climb to leave rivals forced to race for second." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (screenshot) Leading by example: Fabio Jakobsen pleased to come full circle "Dutch sprinter discusses leaving Lefevere, choosing dsm firmenich PostNL a decade after initial interest, and how his new adventure is ‘like being on a team with all my little brothers." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Paid Subscription
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Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 12 - Zonhoven, Belgium - Sunday January 7th "Timetable - Sunday January 7th 2024 Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK, 6:10am Pacific.
The races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits
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Tom Pidcock leans into bike tech science with low tire pressure and shorter crank length "The Ineos rider revealed his adoption of new bike tech science that offers untapped performance benefits." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Luke Plapp claim road titles at Australian national championships "GreenEdge Cycling teams dominate men's and women's races, with Plapp winning the green and gold jersey for third year in succession." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Henry Yates | @6ft8photographer Roseman-Gannon leads from the front for thrilling Road Nationals triumph "It was an attacking farewell to the Mt Buninyong nationals course for the Elite and Under-23 Women’s Road Race, with Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv AlUla Jayco) taking out the elite title and Neve Bradbury (Canyon SRAM) winning the Under-23 race." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Harper and Plapp stun in nationals road race with 100-kilometer effort for stylish win "A 103-kilometer dual effort from Jayco AlUla pair Lucas Plapp and Chris Harper saw them dominate the 2024 Australian Road Cycling National Championships Road Race, with Plapp across the line first to win the national title for the third time consecutively." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Lauf Úthald "Fast, comfortable and well-specced road bike with a relaxed and assured ride." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Red Bull/Bora ... They Bought the Team?? "This is no ordinary sponsorship deal." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images 'I have to do things a little differently to win' - The Flying Dutchman: Taco van der Hoorn "Intermarché rider Taco van der Hoorn has ploughed his own furrow in the professional ranks, using an innovative and intelligent, as well as idiosyncratic, approach to racing and training." Words: Richard Abraham (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt "I still have a lot of motivation and I believe I can win" - Thomas de Gendt targeting one last Grand Tour hurrah in final professional season "One of the most universally liked riders in the peloton, Thomas de Gendt will be much-missed when his professional career comes to a close at the end of 2024." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bookshelf: Top 5 + 1 Best Books of 2023 "The best of 2023." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1 "Verdict: Some high quality elements but the motor system is underpowered." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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