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January 31,
2024
Søren Wærenskjold powers to AlUla Tour stage 2 victory "Eritrea's Henok Mulubrhan takes second, Nils Eekhoff in third on uphill drag to the line." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) -C1-
Stat Attack: The history Primož Roglič must defy to win the Tour de France "From his change of teams to his advancing age, the facts and figures suggest the Slovenian faces a complicated task in July." By Cillian Kelly (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Making Strade Bianche a Monument would be 'big error' says former winner Gilbert "Winner of four of the five major one-day races Philippe Gilbert argues that distance, history, and location count against the popular Italian gravel-tracked Classic." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Ask a coach: 'I prefer pedaling at a low cadence - Is this an issue?' "Churning a big gear or spinning a small one at a high RPM – which is the optimal way to go faster?" By Alex Welburn (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Rocacorba, the most celebrated climb never to have featured in a pro race "Why this climb is such a favorite for the pros despite never featuring in a Grand Tour." By Nick Christian (cyclist.co.uk) Fizik Argo X1 Gravel Saddle Gets Lighter with Carbon Rails Upgrade: Ridden & Reviewed "With a short-nose shape just updated this past autumn, a new Fizik Argo X1 level of the gravel & off-road racing saddle sheds weight with a carbon rail upgrade." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Here for the Right Reasons: A TranzX EDP01 Wireless Dropper Post Review "If any component category could benefit from a little more competition, it’s wireless dropper posts." By: Travis Engel (theradavist.com) Photos: Travis Engel How to squat properly: A guide for cyclists "Squatting the exercise all cyclists know they should do, but remarkably few people can do it properly. Luckily, we know someone who can." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) This Garmin watch is at one of the lowest prices I've ever seen in this amazing Amazon deal "Grab a half-price discount and boost your fitness with the outstanding Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Paid Subscription
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Stage
2 Wednesday (AlUla Winter Park →
Sharaan Nature Reserve, 199.1km).
Live
video from 2:30pm local (12:30pm CET) (6:30am U.S. Eastern),
3:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 3:30am Pacific."
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January
31, 2024
Etoile de Blockages "The Etoile de Bessèges opening stage is cancelled because of protests by farmers." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Opening stage of Étoile de Bessèges canceled due to farmer protests "French department asked organizers to cancel stage." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'We're not going to be winning as much as we did last year' - Visma Lease a Bike prepare for post-Primož Roglič world "Dutch squad are ready to be the chased rather than the chaser, stalwart Robert Gesink says." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Never celebrate early and Groupama FDJ on a roll: Five things we learned from the opening races of 2024 "Five takeaways from the opening set of races as Opening Weekend edges closer." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Too simplistic to say that Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock will soon move" - Red Bull unlikely to bring their sponsored riders to Bora Hansgrohe "Van Aert and Pidcock have a contract with their teams and an individual partnership with Red Bull, but one is not necessarily linked to the other." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Shimano upgrades glasses range with three new and updated models "Technium, Technium L, and Twinspark frames are paired with the brand's Ridescape lens technology." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Shimano Cinelli HoBootleg "Comfortable to ride on all kinds of terrain, with a certain 'old school' charm, if pricey against the competition." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel bike vs road bike - Understanding the differences "They might be similar looking but these two bikes couldn’t be any more different from a geometry and purpose perspective." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Kogel Bearings: Shimano GRX 12-Speed Kolossos Oversized Derailleur Cage "Kogel Bearings brought low friction and precise shifting to GRX 12-speed gravel bikes with this Kolossos oversized derailleur cage ($474.99)." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Luxury is lame - Why spend so much money to remain hidden in the flock? "When it comes to public perception, us cyclists are the self-disciplined section of the population that braves the elements on brutally stiff carbon saddles." By Nils Hofmeister (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
1, Wednesday (Bellegarde → Bellegarde,160.6km)..
Live
video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern), 5:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:00am Pacific."
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January 31,
2024
Volta Valenciana: Tonelli and Tarozzi go 1-2 for VF Group Bardiani on opening stage "Italian teammates hold off Oier Lazkano in flat run-in to Castellón." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What can we expect from Egan Bernal in 2024 - Is he back to his best? "Bernal’s third place at the Colombian National Championships felt like a big moment in his comeback, but how much does it really tell us about what he can do this season?" Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com Giant, Liv and Jayco AlUla: Story of the sponsorship with Australia’s WorldTour teams "Finding finance and a good fit from a team sponsor in cycling isn’t a simple task but Gerry Ryan’s commitment to the sport and his reputation as a trustworthy businessman helped lure the Giant and Liv brands to back Australia’s WorldTour teams." Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) Photos: Rob Arnold US eBike firm recalls bikes due to fire hazard - 'Stop using and uplug' "About 1700 bikes sold at Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s are affected by the recall, which was prompted by three reports of the battery on the bikes catching fire." (Image credit: Pacific Cycles) 'A bit like ice but twice as slippy' - A love letter to my rollers "We’ve been on a roll since that first, heady spin." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tacx/Garmin) Cycling can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, new research shows "Men whose fitness improved 3% in a year were significantly less likely to develop cancer than those whose fitness had declined." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Cycling: Is It the “Anti-Luxury Brand?” "While we are all aware of individual sports brands (think Nike or Clif Bar, for instance), we have to look a bit deeper for something that is more in the realm of “luxury." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ketones for cycling: What are they, do they work and are they banned? "Pros are calling for ketones to be prohibited despite studies showing they might not even work. So what gives with the dietary supplement?" By James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Raceware Apple Airtag Holder "A bespoke, stealthy AirTag Holder that fits seamlessly with Specialized Swat-compatible saddles." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) KS Suspension GTC Gravel Fork Bounces Carbon Legs on the Cheap "KS hasn’t kept their new GTC gravel suspension fork a secret. It was on display in prototype form at Sea Otter in 2021." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) Paid Subscription
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2024 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia Live "2023 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia February 1-5, Spain. Stage
1 Wednesday (Benicássim → Castellón, 167km).
Live
video from 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:45am Pacific."
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January 30,
2024
Casper van Uden holds off Groenewegen to win AlUla Tour stage 1 "Blanket finish sees 22-year-old outlast experience of Groenewegen in second and Merlier in third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Low Gap Hopper: Christopher Blevins and Kate Courtney take wins to open the US gravel season "The short but challenging race in northern California is the first significant test in a gravel calendar that will run through to October." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Courtesy of the Grasshopper Adventure Series Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana: 5 riders to watch "Jai Hindley, Jonathan Milan, Pavel Sivakov and Matej Mohorič all starting their season in Spain, as Aleksandr Vlasov looks to carry Mallorca form into first stage race." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © UAE Team Emirates/Fizza (top left), Sprint Cycling Agency (center), Ross Bell (top right), Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images (rest) “A Monument win would probably be the biggest goal that I have right now” - Neilson Powless sets big targets for 2024 "The American rider impressed in several one-day races last season, finishing in the top-10 at both Milano Sanremo and the Ronde van Vlaanderen, along with several other top results at races such as Dwars door Vlaanderen, Clásica de San Sebastián and the World Championships Road Race in Glasgow." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brown lines up for Women's Warrnambool Classic "Australian World-Tour Professional Grace Brown will race the Lochard Energy Melbourne to Warrnambool Women’s Classic this Sunday." (sbs.com.au) (Credits not Found) Opinion: Don’t take your local bike shop for granted "As grumbling about the Cycle to Work scheme continues, it’s time for all of us to value our local shop." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Range anxiety: How to get the most from your eBike battery "Don't want to find yourself out of power when you're out riding? Read our handy tips." (ebiketips.road.cc) photo by ebiketips Temecula Gravel Experience "The third annual Gravel and Whine took place on January 27, 2024. It is a newer event on the Southern California calendar, but carries on a tradition of drop-bar riding through Temecula wine country that goes back to the mid-2010s." Words and Photos by Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Paid Subscription
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2024 AlUla Tour Live "January 30-February 3, Saudi Arabia. Stage 1 (Al Manshiya Train Station → Al Manshiya Train Station, 149.1km). Live
video from 2:30pm local (12:30pm CET) (6:30am U.S. Eastern),
3:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 3:30am Pacific."
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January
30, 2024
Is Rigoberto Urán really 'too old' to race his bike? "As the Colombian weighs up retirement at 37, we look at those who carried on despite their age, often with great success" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Ion Alcoba / Quality Sport) Strade Bianche route adds two new gravel sectors and increases men's distance to 215km "Repeated final loop brings total sectors up to 15 with 70km off-road, plus additions to women's route." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Geraint Thomas and Ineos teammates climb 3,718m-high volcano "Giro d'Italia hopeful and his teammates hike up to the summit of Mount Teide during training camp in Tenerife." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Marko Dzalo (Instagram: marko_dzalo) Two Types of Bicycle Races "Two labels to describe bike races: top-down and bottom-up. Here it’s not a description of the course profile, instead this is about the organization and culture." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport) Scarab Cycles Paramo Ultra Gravel Bike Review "The Paramo Ultra from Colombian bicycle builders Scarab Cycles is arguably the brand’s most versatile offering." By: Josh Weinberg (theradavist.com) Photos: Josh Weinberg Spotted: Ekoi pedals with a radical new design and claimed 8 watt saving "CEO of Ekoi confirms that €2 million has already been spent on the development of the new pedals." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Instagram / Nice Métropole Côte d'Azur (@teamnicemetropolecotedazur) Hunt 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure review - Racey aero gravel wheel with a burlier build "Hunt’s 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure wheelset combines aero properties with a durable build to tackle to hardest and fastest ultra-endurance adventures and races." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) What does the future of indoor training look like? "Indoor training is one of the most dynamic sectors of the cycling market and it’s getting more advanced by the minute. Cyclist looks at how far it has come, and where it goes from here." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Danny Bird Brooks England Reintroduces B68 Saddle with Help from Rivendell Bicycles "It is the lightest leather saddle with a super clean design that makes a perfect upgrade for the modern city, casual tourer, and heavy-duty bike builds." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photo Brooks England) Paid Subscription
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January 30,
2024
Tour of Britain and Women's Tour no longer listed on UCI calendar "The owner of the Women's Tour and organizer of the Tour of Britain, SweetSpot, entered liquidation recently - British Cycling's Elite Road Racing Task Force just yesterday recommending "all efforts should be made to ensure delivery" of 2024 events." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (SWpix.com/Simon Wilkinson) ‘I’m a kid in a candy shop’ - Felicity Wilson-Haffenden's whirlwind journey from discounted bikes to dreams of joining Lidl Trek’s Roubaix honor roll "The Australian rider has gone from her first ever race to a rainbow jersey and WorldTour contract in just three years - the sky's the limit for Felicity Wilson-Haffenden." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) DNA Pro Cycling Makes Plans for Tour of the Gila 2024 "The Western Hemisphere’s Top UCI Continental Women’s Team in 2023 Targets GC Win." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lighter, more aerodynamic and better performance: Campagnolo launches new Bora wheels "Italian brand has ditched rim brakes for disc-brake-only versions while optimizing the rims for wider tires." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Campagnolo / @campagnolosrl Bahrain Victorious pro bike: Jack Haig's Merida Reacto "The team and their bikes are sporting a new look for 2024 having swapped their customary red colors for white." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Northwave Veloce Extreme "Extreme by name, performance and comfort - and some would say price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) SRAM & Campy Shift Better on Silca Pro-Spec 3D-Printed Titanium Derailleur Hangers "Last fall, Silca released their Tour de France Stage-winning hollow 3D-printed titanium derailleur hangers to the general public." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photos/Silca) Are puncture-proof tires any good? "Punctures: everyone hates them. It’s one of the few things that the whole cycling world can agree on. With that in mind, it's surprising that the cycling industry has failed to find a method of completely eradicating them, or have they?" By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Five unexpected things I’ve learned from working with a coach for the first time "After a decade of racing, I hired my first coach. Here's what happened next." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Daniel Gould) Check out Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon Inflite CF SLX "Mathieu van der Poel is the red-hot favorite to win the men’s elite race at the 2024 UCI CycloCross World Championships, and here’s the Canyon Inflite CF SLX that he’ll be riding." By Mat Brett (road.cc) Picture by Alex Whitehead:SWpix.com Paid Subscription
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Column
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January 29,
2024
Red Bull and Bora Hansgrohe partnership given 'green light to go ahead' "The 'joint venture' between the energy drinks company and the German cycling team has been allowed by Austrian authorities." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race: Things We Noticed "In these Aussie races we have seen small breakaways, often just 2 or 3 riders in TDU, today just 4." Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From Richmond Park to Roubaix: Jack Rootkin-Gray's unorthodox path to EF Education EasyPost "The British rider is beginning his first season in the WorldTour, something he could scarcely imagine when he was let go from the British Cycling program just a few years back." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Rouyn Noranda's Oliva Baril takes big win in Spain "The Movistar rider was victorious at the Women Cycling Pro Costa De Almería on Sunday" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Julian Palomar Sanz @PalomarJulian Classified x Ridley Factory Team unveiled as the first professional gravel race team at the Velofollies international bike show in Kortrijk "The new Classified x Ridley Factory Team will consist of five riders who will contest the UCI Gravel World Series and Gravel Earth Series." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Column Two
January 29,
2024
Simon Yates: I want to try to take it to these super teams "Brit continuing his early season at the AlUla Tour, as he takes aim at the Tour de France podium." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images 'I felt like the Egan of old' says Bernal after impressive nationals performance "Colombian settles for third place after two-up attack with Sergio Higuita narrowly misses out to surprise breakaway winner Alejandro Osorio." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images John Degenkolb pens one-year contract extension with dsm-firmenich PostNL "German veteran commits to ninth season with Dutch WorldTeam, as he embraces late-career role as road captain." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Ere Research Genus Pro CCX Skinwall "Supreme comfort and feeling of speed, at a price that might make you wince." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Aussie Bikes at the Tour Down Under: Prova, Baum, Curve, Simpatico, Woods "Shimano’s booth at the 2024 Tour Down Under expo featured many stunning, hand built bikes, all of which are Australian brands, most of which are made in Australia." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit Curve Cycling) How to stop your bike squeaking and creaking "Play chase the squeak as we show you how to quieten down loud and unruly bikes." By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matthew Loveridge It Didn’t Matter That She Was Riding an eBike "A week after her death, Embree's grieving husband spoke on the same podium where, just 19 days earlier, he was urging the City Council to redesign the neighborhood streets." Asia Mieleszko (strongtowns.org) (Photo source: The Coast News Group/Steve Puterski.) Paid Subscription
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January 29,
2024
Michel Hessmann won’t face criminal charges amid doping case "Freiburg Public Prosecutor’s Office has dropped its investigation into the 22-year-old due to a lack of evidence." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Mathieu van der Poel’s victory salute was different on Sunday for a very special reason "The world champ was doing a favor to his cousin (good thing he won!)." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 9 months later, school bus driver finally charged for death of 10-year-old cyclist "Riker McKelvey died when motorist hit him in October." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Marc Doucette/CBC) 'They were laughing' - Wife says it's a 'miracle' cyclist survived hit and run "A man who was mowed down while riding his bike in Melbourne has been told his spine will never be the same again." By Sarah Swain, Gillian Lantouris (9news.com.au) (9News) The "ultimate" cycling reflective, the "fastest and most protective" helmet and pedals for indoor cycling: Five cool things from Ekoi, Look, Pedla, Kommit and Revoloop "Has Proviz got some competition when it comes to bucket loads of reflectiveness, and can Revoloop's take on the ultra-lightweight inner tube challenge more established rivals? We're trying them out right now with full verdicts due soon." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Adidas Velocade Indoor Trainer Shoes Power Your Clipless Workout & Walk Off-the-Bike "These new Adidas Velocade indoor cycling shoes transition off the bike, so you can go with the rest of your life without swapping shoes right after your workout." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Want to Get More Exercise? Maybe Leave Your Spouse Behind "If you need a boost to hit your health and fitness goals, you might want to consider ditching your partner, in a loving way." By David Nield (sciencealert.com) photo: simplebikeinsurance.com Paid Subscription
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January 28,
2024
Mathieu van der Poel attacks on final lap to win Hoogerheide World Cup "Nieuwenhuis second ahead of Baloise Trek Lions teammates Ronhaar and Nys." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclocross World Cup Hoogerheide: Fem van Empel wins ahead of World Championships "The World Champion was attacked throughout Sunday's race but held on to beat Blanka Vas and Lucinda Brand." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sky's the limit: Ruth Edwards on burn-out and her passion for racing "I found it hard to really suffer that hard in gravel races and I slowly realized that if I wanted to race maybe I should just race' American rider tells GCN following her return to the road scene." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Dutch Championship faces impasse: environmental body does not want “bells, whistles, helicopters, and public running” at the National Championship "The Dutch Cycling Federation (KNWU) was very much looking forward to the “beautiful cycling festival in a central location in the country” and so was the municipality of Arnhem." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (photo: cxmagazine.com) The Best Handlebar Tape of 2024 "Get a grip with the best handlebar tape and dial in this critical contact point to meet your desired performance characteristics." By Bennett Shane (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 14 - Hoogerheide, The Netherlands - Sunday January 28th "Timetable - Sunday January 28th 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."
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January 28,
2024
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race: Laurence Pithie narrowly beats Natnael Tesfatsion in sprint "Natnael Tesfatsion has to settle for second as Georg Zimmermann rounds out the top three." Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Kevin Geniets wins GP la Marseillaise after close battle with Alex Baudin "Luxembourg rider takes first pro win outside of national championships in two-up sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Holmgren twins race into the top-12 of final World Cup round "Isabella Holmgren came 10th and sister Ava was 12th in Sunday’s final round of the 2023-2024 UCI Cross World Cup in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands. " By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The Movies: Flandrien - Advance Screening in New York "In this charming declaration of love to Belgian (specifically Flemish) cycling culture, it is noted that there are only three places where cyclesport is THE sport." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Former Tour de France yellow jersey warns about the road race at the Paris Olympics: “It will be an unusual race” "The Olympic Games in Paris will start on July 26th and run until August 11th. One of the highlights will obviously be the road race, although there is still no precise knowledge of the route." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Road to Desolation: Gravel Racing Across the Karoo "The Karoo is not flat, both in personality and profile." By: Simon Pocock (theradavist.com) Photos: Simon Pocock Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift "Solid indoor bike with good adjustability, believable power and a great ride feel." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Dylan Johnson's Felt Breed Carbon - A controversial gravel race bike with... mountain bike tires "The pro gravel racer claims that mountain bike tires are the fastest, and also rips up the bikefitting rulebook with this aggressive setup." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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January 28,
2024
US Marshals made fake yoga instructor ads in Costa Rica to catch Kaitlin Armstrong "New special on CBS reveals just how the feds caught the killer of Moriah Wilson." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Gerben Thijssen wins chaotic final sprint at Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Palma "Alexander Kristoff second, Marijn van den Berg third as leadout trains battle for position in Palma." By Gwen (news.italy24.press) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I don’t feel like I am at my peak yet' - João Almeida's poised journey towards Grand Tour greatness "The Portuguese rider is always a contender in the shadows but says he is ready to step into the spotlight." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Geraint Thomas relishing Tadej Pogačar challenge at the Giro d’Italia "He’ll have a massive legacy as one of the greatest bike riders ever' Ineos Grenadiers rider says of his Slovenian opposition." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images “He is 10% better than us” - Pim Ronhaar says Van der Poel is a step above the rest. "We can help each other a bit at the start, but as long as Mathieu is in shape, he has to do his own thing. We can't do much then." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Tour Down Under bikes: New colorways and components "There have been plenty of changes in the WorldTour over the off-season, including to the bikes, with many sporting new colorways and tech." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Tern HSD S00 "Top quality utility bike that can carry one passenger or a ton of stuff." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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