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January 24,
2024
Carr outsprints Vlasov to win the Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Calvià "Briton survives from morning breakaway to outsprint Bora Hansgrohe climber as McNulty rounds out podium." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Unreleased POC helmet sees early season success at the hands of EF Education Cannondale "A new look TT-esque helmet has been seen at the hands of both the men’s and women’s teams." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Ere Research Genus II CL45 wheelset "Great all-round wheelset with low weight and impressive stability in all wind conditions." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Fizik Omna Goes Wide, Offering Affordable Road Shoes For Wider Feet "Fizik is broadening their horizons, so to speak, with a new wide-last option for their popular, affordable Omna road shoes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vittoria Terreno Dry Endurance, the reinforced tire for dry gravel "Vittoria’s Terreno Dry Endurance tires are, as the name implies, hard-wearing gravel tires. If you want a gravel tire that will keep you rolling on dry gravel trails, consider these." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January
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Sofia Bertizzolo triumphs in 2024 Geelong Classic Criterium "The Italian cyclist out-sprinted Australia’s Georgia Baker from Liv AlUla Jayco and Francesca Barale of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL to win the first edition of the race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Geraint Thomas to ride both Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 2024 "British Tour de France winner will return to the Giro d'Italia as he looks to win his second Grand Tour, before heading to the Tour as part of the Ineos Grenadiers' squad." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency “It is important to stay alert” - Eli Iserbyt cautiously optimistic about World Cup overall victory "Going into the final round of the UCI World Cup in Hoogerheide this weekend, series leader Eli Iserbyt is remaining cautiously optimistic about claiming the overall title." by Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible) Gravel riding basics - Four fundamental tips "Gravel tips from cyclocross and mountain bike pro Oli Beckingsale, from controlling your speed and managing grip to getting more technical and tackling climbs and descents." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) Look launches “fastest-ever” Keo Blade pedals that also offer "increased rider comfort and durability" "The updated pedals, priced at £299.99, are more aero and more durable than before according to the French brand." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Save money on T-Type AXS derailleur repairs - SRAM's new affordable cage assembly kit is (almost) here "For the same price as some tubeless tire sealant, you can fix a damaged T-Type AXS mech with SRAM's new budget-friendly option" By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: SRAM ) Whisky Parts Forks out New Suspension Corrected Fork in the No.9 MCX+ "Today, Minnesota’s Whisky Parts release a new carbon fork, the No.9 MCX+. And it looks pretty forkin’ sweet." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Whisky Parts) Power Meter Pedals for Training: Your Top Questions Answered "Power meter pedals can be a valuable tool for improving cycling performance." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Paid Subscription
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January 24,
2024
A deep dive into the history of motor doping in cycling "The issue of technological cheating in cycling continues to dominate discussions in the sport." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Shimano Ultegra R8100 12-Speed Road Group "Shimano’s entry into the 12-speed road drivetrain category came a bit later than their competition, but they made up for it with stellar performance and long-term durability." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) FDJ Unibet Sponsor Merger "La Française des Jeux, the French lottery and gambling company, has launched a takeover of Kindred, a Swedish gambling company." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The younger riders seem to be getting crazier and crazier" - Ben Hermans astonished at lack of fear in new generation "Comparing the peloton of now to back when he began a decade and a half ago, the Belgian believes it's like a completely different sport." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) How to ride in crosswinds "What to do about blasted winds when they’re walloping you from the side." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) Are low carb training plans a thing of the past: The GCN Show "Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson look at race fueling strategies and why low carb training plans might not be all that we thought they were." Danny Walter (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN ‘Bike Share Batman’ is returning stolen bicycles in Toronto to their rightful spots "Meet the silent guardian and watchful protector of The Six." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Indoor training was the secret to restoring my lost MTB fitness, here's how I did it "With the help of my Garmin device, I used indoor cycle training to rebuild my fitness after a long lay off from the bike." By Richard Owen (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Zwift) Group ride etiquette: 8 unwritten rules you need to know "Follow these golden rules so you’re not annoying everyone on your next group ride." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Paid Subscription
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January 23,
2024
Luke Lamperti Makes His Neo-Pro Debut for Soudal Quick Step "US National Criterium Champion Luke Lamperti (Sebastopol, CA) is excited to race for the Soudal Quick Step Team where he is eager to wear the team jersey for the first time at the Challenge Mallorca as he embarks on his inaugural professional season." (socalcycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Tom Pidcock: A cyclocross season cut short, but a hopeful road season ahead "The Ineos Grenadiers rider reveals his ambitions for the upcoming road season." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com Ineos Grenadiers: We’re the hunter not the hunted "British team's new CEO John Allert talks to the media of their desire to prioritize Grand Tours going forward, with the Tour de France podium a clear aim." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images EF Education Cannondale on cloud nine after perfect start "American squad score two wins in two days with first-time victors, as we hear from sports director Carmen Small." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency 5 tips for cycling into a headwind "Our tips for cycling into the wind, including physical and mental tricks." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) Bike of the Year 2023/24 "After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering a wide range of different types of cycling, it’s time to find out which models have made it into our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and which is the overall winner." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Rene Herse releases lightweight Orondo Grade tubeless-specific road tire...in a 31mm width "Offered in three different casings the tire features a new bead designed to handle high-pressure tubeless set-ups." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rene Herse Cycles) Paid Subscription
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January
23, 2024
Julian Alaphilippe calls into question his Soudal Quick Step future and possible retirement "Two-time world champion discusses Soudal Quick Step, the Tour Down Under and the Giro d'Italia, as he looks forward to 2024 with fresh ambition and 'grinta." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Tour Down Under tech: WorldTour equipment and accessory changes 2024 "Lots has changed in the world of tech since riders disappeared for their winter breaks, with teams swapping to new equipment and accessories." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN 'I felt betrayed' - Arnaud Démare hits out at former squad Groupama FDJ "Arkéa B&B Hotels sprinters still angry after leaving team mid-season in 2023." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Six Zwift Academy Finalists Announced "Finalists will join CANYON//SRAM Generation and Alpecin Deceuninck for their final and toughest test." (pezcyclingnews.com) Press Release How To Sweat Smartly During Indoor Cycling "How to plan and optimize your hydration during indoor training." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Moots introduces the Vamoots 33: A versatile titanium road bike without the five-digit price tag "Made to tackle any road, this versatile ti steed features 38mm tire clearance, 3D printed flat mount dropouts and stock sizing." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Moots) Is this the ultimate smooth ride? Check out the Trek Domane SL 6 "Find out about this endurance bike’s clever tech that smooths the road to keep you feeling fresh." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) BBB Doubleshot Pump "Just released is the BBB Doubleshot, already a Red Dot and iF design awards winner. It’s a minipump that is so much more." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Columbus Trittico Brings Modern Full Internal Routing to Classic Handmade Looks "Italian tubing and component maker Columbus has an all-new Trittico system of carbon bars, stem & fork developed to bring modern fully internal cable routing to the custom handmade bike market." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 23,
2024
Race winners or 'a load of rubbish?' Six of Dave Brailsford's best marginal gains "As the Ineos Grenadiers talisman takes a step back from the team, we review some of those famed tiny improvements of his." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Chris Graythen) Peter Sagan is XC training in S. Africa with Nino Schurter "Two legends of cycling are riding together in the early season warmth." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nino Schurter / Instagram I’m a fat cyclist and here’s how I made peace with climbing "These techniques help it suck a little less, and sometimes, I even find myself smiling up a climb,’ says Marley Blonsky." By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wahoo Kickr Run Treadmill: First Run Thoughts! "As a general rule of thumb, I avoid running on treadmills as much as humanely possible." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Why you may be struggling to lose weight from cycling "f the scales aren’t budging no matter how much you ride, we have some tips for you." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Anti-Aging: Lessons from 80, 90 and 100-year-olds "Here’s what we can learn from three only chronologically old athletes. All three are relatively late bloomers." By Coach John Hughes (roadbikerider.com) photo: mountdiablocyclists.org Brompton folding bikes: A full guide "Understand all the options and pick the perfect Brompton with our comprehensive guide on all the models." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Fearless Bikes Vulture Titanium frameset review "A really good gravel bike for varied conditions but the most fun when the trails get technical and point downhill." Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Magped's magnetic gravel pedal - Is clack the new click? "Magped has introduced a new type of magnetic pedal designed not only to provide a smooth circular motion, but also to protect your joints and ensure easy release in critical situations." Erik Bötzle (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Julian Schwede Paid Subscription
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January 22,
2024
How Healthy is Pro Racing in North America? "LeMond, Anderson, and Kelly were part of a very different era of road racing." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour Done Under 15 Minutes "The Tour Down Under was enjoyable but it was over in a flash." (inrng.com) Photo: Inrng: Oscar Onley ‘pretty disappointed’ on final day but takes positives from Tour Down Under "Stage 5 winner had a chance to chase the overall but came up short on final climb." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Zwift announces six finalists of 2023 Zwift Academy "Three women and three men will compete for the opportunity to earn a contract with Canyon SRAM Generation and Alpecin Deceuninck Development Team." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images New SRAM Red AXS is leaked again: Our best look yet at the new 2024 top-end SRAM road groupset "Leaked images of SRAM Red levers, cassette, rear mech and calipers suggest a focus on reducing weight, and all but confirm we'll see the new groupset in 2024." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) @MoBaohua How to index Shimano Di2 gears "Adjust the derailleurs on a Shimano Di2 groupset with the help of these simple steps" By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) William Keith Ditched His Successful Corporate Life - To Open A Bike Shop "It was a big step, at the time; but for 59-year-old William Keith, opening his own bike shop nearly 20 years ago now seems like an absolute no-brainer." By Tim Brink (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) 3D-printed Jaegher Ascender Phoenix Road Bike Curves Steel Like Carbon With A.I. "Belgian custom bikebuilder Jaegher adds new top-tier stainless steel FL.X Ascender Phoenix to their road bike line-up, leveraging 3D-printing and Artificial Intelligence to give the bike the smooth curves we expect from modern carbon bikes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Muc-Off Protects Your Knuckles with D3O Rider Gloves, Plus Winter Gloves Too "Two new pairs of Muc-Off technical mountain bike gloves aim to keep your hands protected, whether it’s D3O knuckle guards or Thinsulate insulation for when the mercury drops." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January
22, 2024
Pro Log: Wout van Aert wins with no saddle, Dave Brailsford leaves Ineos Grenadiers, Stevie Williams and Sarah Gigante win Tour Down Under "This week's pro cycling news highlights, including Wout van Aert ending Mathieu van der Poel's winning streak in Benidorm and the TDU races." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Gaetan Flamme/SportPic_Agency Mathieu van der Poel ‘not bothered’ after winning streak ends "Dutch rider relaxed ahead of World Championships despite first loss of the cyclocross season." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency The Big Three each crashed bigly in Benidorm "Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock had some dramatic crashes at the UCI World Cup." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) How are WorldTour cycling kits designed? "GCN spoke exclusively to designers and teams to understand more about the design process behind a jersey fit for the WorldTour." Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © cyclingmedia_agency / Soufal Quick-Step / Getty Images / Visma Lease a bike Best turbo trainer workouts to make you a stronger cyclist "Six top turbo trainer workouts to make you a better cyclist." Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Brompton goes 12-Speed across most of its range, doubling the number of gears on the classic folding bike "The British folding bike manufacturer has made the rumors official, pairing derailleur gears with a three-speed Sturmey Archer hub." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Pilot Scram Ti Gravel Bike First w/ Pinion Smart.Shift "The new Pilot Scram Pinion is the world’s first gravel bike with Pinion’s electronic Smart.Shift gear box." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wide Open: Mason Cycles Bokeh 3 Gravel Bike Review "The Mason Bokeh 3 is an aluminum-chassis gravel bike with a carbon fork, generous tire clearance, a “fast-aligned” geometry, and a spirited ride quality." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos:John Watson Spencer Harding Brompton’s electric bikes now available with 12-speed combined hub and derailleur gear system "Company’s Electric P and C Line bikes both getting the upgrade." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Brompton Propella Mini Max launched as $899 electric utility bike "Propella has long been known for its eye-catching blue and black commuter eBikes that prioritize a simple and lightweight design over flashy features and bulky accessories." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 32,
2024
Gasparrini wins the Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Binissalem Femina "UAE Team ADQ outwit EF Education Cannondale in uphill sprint finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lizzie Deignan says uncertainty around Women's Tour future is 'frustrating' "Collapse of SweetSpot leaves race at risk of permanently vanishing." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com I am once again asking you to appreciate Mathieu van der Poel’s otherworldly power "The world champion put on a show of power which can only be seen to be believed." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Teledeporte @teledeporte Thor Hushovd becomes Uno-X Mobility general manager "Former World Champion to take over reins of ambitious ProTeam and Women's WorldTour teams from Feb 1." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Crossista pro bike "We get a closer look at the former cyclocross world champion's ride, as the Ineos Grenadiers star closes the book on his 2023/24 campaign." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © athleticaffair Bikes of the Year 2023/24: The best road bikes "Out of all the road-focused bikes we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months, it’s time to find out which are the best." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) How are carbon fiber wheels designed and tested? "We head to a wind tunnel with Reynolds to find out how they make their carbon fiber wheels as aerodynamic as possible." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Suunto Race "Good watch for a multi-sport athlete and priced to compete – though it does have a few quirks." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to repair a latex inner tube "Getting a puncture doesn’t mean it is time to put your latex tube in the bin but it does need a different approach to a standard tube." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found) TwoNav GPS "From paragliding to gravel riding, there’s a TwoNav GPS that’s right for you!" By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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