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January 12,
2024
Women's Tour Down Under: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins stage 2 in uphill sprint finish "Showdown on Willunga Hill on final stage to crown overall winner." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Women's
Race Stage 2 starts at 11:10am local, (7:40pm U.S. Eastern),
4:40pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown in Canada on FloBikes starting at 4:15pm
Pacific."
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Willunga who? Why stage two of the women’s Tour Down Under could be more crucial than iconic climb "While there has been plenty of hype around the famed Willunga Hill on the final day of the race, the penultimate stage could be even harder, according to the peloton." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix.com Women's Tour Down Under: 'Patient' Ally Wollaston keeps her cool to take first WorldTour win "New Zealander beats strong Liv AlUla Jayco team in Campbelltown." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI testing for turned in brake levers at Tour Down Under "The UCI has been concerned for some time that brake levers are being turned in so far – forcing a rider to narrow their frontal area, thus becoming more aero – they are causing a danger." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israel Premier Tech’s Simon Clarke in Australia "More protesters expected when full team races in Australia." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) How to watch cycling post-GCN+ "GCN, Discovery+ and Eurosport parent company Warner Brothers have announced that Max will be the home of their live coverage for US viewers from February 2024." By Flo Clifford (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matthew Loveridge TDT Unibet unveils one of the most striking pro bikes of 2024 "Pink and blue Cannondale Supersix Evos set to make TDT Unibet stand out from the crowd in first year as a ProTeam." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tour de Tietema eBike brand shows off first ChatGPT-integrated bike at CES 2024 "The Urtopia Fusion eBike is integrated with AI to offer 'entertaining conversations' among other features." By Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Urtopia Paid Subscription
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January
12, 2024
“Be careful with the American, he is fast and strong.” "While much of the discussion at the Soudal Quick Step Training Camp in Calpe centered on Remco Evenepoel, Patrick Lefevere expressed his excitement at one of the team’s latest signings." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vingegaard's wins were "increasingly difficult" for Roglič, says Visma DS "While team boss Richard Plugge said Primož Roglič had been the “king” of Jumbo Visma, another key management figure has suggested the ground was shifting underneath the Slovenian." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Are the top triathletes doping? And, if they are, is there any hope of catching them? "Are “the top guys doping?” And, if they are, is there any hope of catching them? USADA's Chief Science Officer points to huge breakthroughs on the anti-doping front." By Kevin MacKinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I only live 10km away’ - Cameron Mason on the pressure of a home British Cyclocross Championships "Scotsman says he will look to try and ‘take the race on’ at Callendar Park in Falkirk." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Analysis: In the age of the all-rounder, Jonas Vingegaard’s program stands out as different but is it really that unusual? "Unlike Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar and other high profile Grand Tour riders, it’s unlikely that Vingegaard will target any major one-day races this year." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Watches, crosswinds and puppy fat: Josh Tarling eyes Olympics track debut in 2024 "GCN sits down with Ineos Grenadiers starlet to reflect on debut WorldTour season, get an insight into Andorran life and look ahead to 2024." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Matilda Raynolds completes Tour Down Under breakaway heroics on wrong size bike "I was going to make them work for it. When they don’t chase you down, it’s a bit of an insult' says Australian rider after a valiant effort in the break almost denies the WorldTour peloton." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Liv AlUla Jayco lead-out comes up short in first Tour Down Under sprint "Home favorites give too much, too early as Georgia Baker takes second." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Garmin’s 2024 Q1 Wearables Beta Update: Huge New Features! "This is the first time I’ve written one of these quarterly posts where I can actually put “Wearables” in the title, rather than specifically ‘Fenix’ or ‘Forerunner’ or ‘Epix." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Larry David tries to understand the Tour de France (and fails) "The comedian cannot curb his enthusiasm for how the G.C. works." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) In the Drops: Shock Absorber Padded Run Bra, Barebells Protein Bars and running "This week's latest good stuff, from Shock Absorber's Padded Run Bra to some tasty protein with Barebells." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 12,
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Live: 2024 Cyclocross National Championships - Where to watch the racing! "All the information for the 2023 Cyclocross National Championships from around the World, held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January 2024." (cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) Rolf Aldag: We’ve nothing to apologize for in light of Uijtdebroeks bullying accusations "Bora Hansgrohe's Head of Sports looks to the future, as no evidence surfaces of 'anti-Cian' WhatsApp group." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tweets of the week: So much for retirement, Annemiek van Vleuten is back racing "She's conquered the road, now she's after the mud." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / X (@AvVleuten)) 2024 pro cycling season predictions "The 2024 pro cycling season is upon and Robyn has gone out on a limb and made some big predictions, feel free to @ her when she's wrong." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Pauline Ballet Does endurance really improve with age? "Is there any truth in the idea that you're able to spend longer in the saddle as you get older? Si Richardson investigates." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images What’s coming in 2024? Bikerumor Staff Predictions for Bike Tech in the New Year! "Pull out the Magic 8 Ball, cause we’re about to predict the future of 2024 in the bike industry." By Cory Benson, Jordan Villella, Ron Frazelle and Bikerumor Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gear Break: CORE Body Temperature Sensor, Stay Warm with Primal and Free Shipping, Chapter 2 Koura, The Breakaway Health Tracking, Lazer re-invented and lightweight Z1 KinetiCore & Velogic FIT Launches Velogic Studio 4 "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) My First Year on Zwift "Celebrating my first year on Zwift, I update my Hub Setup Guide video by showing how easy it is to convert the Zwift HUB trainer to the new single cog cassette Hub One configuration." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to install a compression plug into a carbon steerer tube "A compression plug is an important part of a carbon headset. Here’s how to correctly fit one." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2023/24: The best saddles, handlebars, groupsets and more from the last 12 months "Every month we select the best components we've reviewed for road.cc Recommends, then at the end of the year we pick the best of the best just for you - from Campagnolo, Prime, Prologo, Selle San Marco + loads more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Silca’s Super Secret Sale is On "Our friends at Silca are having a final winter/spring sale from today, Friday January 12th, through January 21st." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 11,
2024
Women's Tour Down Under: Ally Wollaston sprints to stage 1 victory "New Zealander claims first Women's WorldTour win. Georgia Baker second and Sofia Bertizzolo on a very hot day." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Women's
Race Stage 1 starts at 11:10am local, (7:40pm U.S. Eastern),
4:40pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes, in Canada, starting at
4:15pm Pacific."
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Found)
Women’s Tour Down Under 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know "Road racing is back, so set your alarms." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Santos Tour Down Under ‘There’s going to be a lot of plot twists’ - Amanda Spratt and Grace Brown ready for unpredictable Tour Down Under "Willunga Hill the showpiece but GC racing could kick off earlier in Adelaide." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Six young riders to watch in 2024 "There's a raft of new talent on the men's and women's WorldTours this season." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Garmin Connect App Revamp: Complete Walk-Through "Earlier this week Garmin announced the beginnings of a revamp of the Garmin Connect Mobile app – something that many people have been eager for…for many many years." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Frozen water bottles, dollar bills, 3D printed solutions and full-sized Allen keys - Our staff's favorite bike 'hacks' "From fashioning a tire boot from a wrapper or freezing a bottle pre-ride, file these tricks for later." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Review: UDOG Tensione Arctic White Cycling Shoes "Light, fast and fully supportive. Take on training and racing in complete comfort." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Alastair Hamilton Cleats: How to install and maintain them "The connection between your shoe and clipless pedal is important for any rider." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January
11, 2024
UCI begins its brake lever position clamp down at Tour Down Under "The new rules came into force this year." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Adam Becket) Shari Bossuyt responds to AFLD verdict amid doping allegations "Belgian says 'I don't have the strength or money' to appeal suspension." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Transfer Time # 8: EF Education EasyPost & Alpecin Deceuninck "It might technically already be 2024, but the finishing touches are still being put on a few WorldTour rosters, so we will continue our in-depth transfer analysis." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Big picture: Tom Pidcock’s camp hold the course as road season looms "You start the season second and first and you’re god but then people change their mind quickly' says rider’s coach of stunted cyclocross campaign." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Are EF Pro Cycling's national champion kits the prettiest in the peloton? "Coryn Labecki rates her US national crit champion kit a 11/10; out of her many national champ jerseys, this is the best one yet." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: EF Pro Cycling) Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig to take support role on Tour Down Under debut "Dane enjoying Australian summer racing as FDJ SUEZ target title defense with Grace Brown." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images All the cycling tech leaked by the pros in 2024 "Pro cyclists usually get new bike tech first, but it usually doesn't stay secret for long. Here are some of the new bikes and kit spotted flying under the radar at 2024's early-season training camps." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Cars or bikes? Surprising results of study reveal who breaks more road laws "How do bike riders and car drivers actually compare when it comes to obeying traffic laws? That’s exactly what one scientific study set about to discover." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) Bora Hansgrohe: "The controversy around Uijtdebroeks's transfer to Visma Lease a Bike is bad for him and for the whole sport" "What happened is very bad for the sport. I am genuinely saddened by how the story unfolded. There's no point in spreading further stories about it; we need to put an end to it." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) New ENVE Innerdrive Straight Pull Hubs are tougher & lighter "ENVE’s new Innerdrive hubs are their first-ever 100% in-house designed hubs, and they introduce interesting tech that makes them more durable than prior versions." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 11,
2024
Former teammate of Melissa Hoskins breaks down at Santos Tour Down Under presser "Amanda Spratt raced with Olympian for several years, and addressed the terrible tragedy." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo: adelaidenow.com.au Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard or Primoz Roglic, which is the best team in the Tour de France? Check out all the team riders "With the revelation of the last big favorite, Bora Hansgrohe, which will be led by Primoz Roglic, we now know the three main teams for the big start, on June 29th, in Florence." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Epix Pro: The NYC Test Gauntlet "It’s that time again – for another New York City GPS accuracy test." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Bora Hansgrohe is going all-in with Primož Roglič to win the Tour: Can he do it? "Slovenian cyclist says the only way to beat Jonas Vingegaard." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Primož Roglič @rogla 8 reasons why you’re not getting faster at cycling, and what you can do to improve "Goal-setting for 2024? Whether your aim is to compete or just to get to work a bit quicker, here are some top tips to help you accomplish your two-wheeled mission." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Orbea unveils the team bikes Lotto Dstny will be using in 2024 "Orbea has released both the Orca and Orca Aero bikes in the team's livery for 2024, with replica models available to the public." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Orbea “You have to dig in for the next three to five years” - What lies ahead for a struggling bike industry in 2024? More expert analysis, plus our Cycling Sgt. Pepper image discussed "With the bike industry facing severe headwinds as it enters 2024, we discuss its prospects for the year ahead with industry stalwart Rory Hitchens - and it’s not all doom and gloom. Plus, our majestic Sgt. Pepper year review image: a ‘Making Of’ special." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Spotted: Is a New Cannondale SuperSix Evo in the Works? "It looks as though Cannondale has an update on the way for its gravel/cyclocross machine, the SuperSix Evo." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) How the French Army has been testing electric bikes "Electric bikes are no stranger to armed forces around the world, and now the French military has joined the ranks of eBike riders as it wraps up the first phase of testing on electric two-wheelers." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 10,
2024
Tour Down Under: Richie Porte's stage-by-stage guide to the men’s race "The seven-time winner on Willunga Hill and two-time Tour Down Under champion offers us an expert insight into this year's race, as the likes of Luke Plapp and Simon Yates gun for the title." By Richie Porte (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Riders recon Willunga Hill: Might the Strava records fall in Tour Down Under? "Oscar Onley clocks in the fastest KOM time of the year as Dutch team prepare for Tour Down Under, alongside the likes of Sarah Gigante and Laurens De Plus." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Mastering the mind: Remco Evenepoel’s battle against distractions on the road to the Tour de France "The Belgian rider opens up about his drop in confidence, media stories, and learning how to deal with external distractions as he aims for the yellow jersey in July." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com ‘I contacted Elisa Longo Borghini and she replied in 10 minutes’ - How 18-year-old Izzy Sharp forged her WorldTour path "The teenager is about to start her first pro season with Lidl Trek." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Steel City / Lidl Trek) Bikepacking vs Bike Touring "Bike touring conjures images of helmets larger than construction hard hats and orange flags atop fiberglass poles waving in the wind." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) 7 weird and wonderful cycling/fitness gadgets from CES 2024, including the indoor bike that charges your laptop, earphones that give you a training program, and an eBike you control with a smart ring "CES - formerly the Consumer Electronics Show – returns this week with more exciting new tech. Here’s our pick of the most interesting cycling-related gadgets." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Canyon SRAM drop their 2024 kit with a bolder than ever design "The team has long been known for its eye-catching kit and 2024 sees things step up to a whole new level." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Canyon SRAM All the 2024 WorldTour kits ranked from worst to first "It’s that time of year: as the new season fast approaches, each team bids to outdo the others with jazzy kit reveals and videos showing off their shiny new signings." By Flo Clifford (cyclist.co.uk) Movistar Photo Patrick Lefevere: Knowing Remco Evenepoel, he goes to the Tour de France to win "Belgian team boss draws a line after a rocky period with the Evenepoel family, following interest from Ineos Grenadiers." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images All in for Primož Roglič as Bora Hansgrohe send the big guns to the Tour de France "Jai Hindley, Dani Martínez and Aleksandr Vlasov to ride completely in support of Roglič in France, with Lennard Kämna penciled in after Giro d'Italia GC bid." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images New Z1 road helmet ‘lightest helmet including rotational impact protection’ - Lazer claims "The Z1 has an illustrious lineage, with the original model seeing victory in 2015 on the Champs Élysées, courtesy of André Greipel." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lazer) Cyber x Agresti Grawumm Builds Limited Edition Retro Dirt Drop MTB Gravel Bike "We got a tease of the retro-tastic Cyber Cycles x Agresti Frameworks Grawumm dirt drop mountain/gravel bike back at Bespoked. But now it is a real limited edition production steel bike you can buy." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) MOOTS Offers New Ground Swell Frame Finish "Ever expanding its Frame Finish in-house department, MOOTS just unveiled its new anodizing finish for 2024 called Ground Swell." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Ass Savers Win Wing 2 Gravel "Probably the best rear mudguard around, an essential upgrade for road or gravel bikes in winter." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Peter Sagan: A lion finally uncaged "We look back on the career of one of the modern era's most enigmatic cycling stars, with the help of those who knew him." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images / Future / Fabio Cuttica) Former teachers of Melissa Hoskins gave beautiful tribute to Olympian "Cyclist died after alleged vehicular collision caused by husband Rohan Dennis." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) All the team kits for 2024: Canyon SRAM strike a chord with bold new jersey "Keep up to date with the jerseys to watch out for next season in our complete guide." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) Ask a coach: ‘Is it worth doing fasted bike rides?’ "Are fasted rides the key to a quick performance boost? Or is omitting breakfast merely a marginal gain, only of value if you’re already training 20+ hour weeks?" By Alex Welburn (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Reserve 40|44 wheelset "Versatile and aero without the compromises of a traditional deep-section rim." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New research suggests energy drinks may help you..live longer? "Amino acid found in stimulant beverages may actually improve health." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Best bike bags and boxes for cycling travel 2024 "Our guide to the best bike bags and boxes to keep your ride protected when traveling the world." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best cycling shoes for winter: Buyer’s guide "Weatherproof and insulated cycling boots for foul weather riding." By Katherine Moore (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Katherine Moore Paid Subscription
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