UCI Road World Championships: Germany's Niklas Behrens wins under-23 men's road race "Martin Svrček takes the silver medal in final sprint while Alec Segaert goes bronze." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Swiss rider Jan Christen was the true champion at the U23 worlds "Swiss Jan Christen rode his heart out on a day when his country, and cycling itself, mourned the loss of Muriel Furrer." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)(Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Zurich Road World Championships 2024 elite men's road race contenders and prediction "Can anyone beat Pogačar or Evenepoel to victory in Switzerland?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) 'You don't need to be 100% to win the Worlds, it can be a bit of a lottery' - Tom Pidcock gambles for success at World Championships "British rider says that he doesn't think this year will be the year, but anything could happen in Zürich." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Michal Cerveny/SWpix.com ) Not Pogacar, Evenepoel or Roglic, Jens Voigt backs Van der Poel to defend Rainbow Jersey in Zurich: "Mathieu is my personal favorite for the title" "Many experts and pundits from across the cycling world are weighing in with their predictions. In Jens Voigt's opinion, Mathieu van der Poel is the man most likely to take the victory. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Women's Milan San Remo confirmed for 2025, route and distance unknown "UCI announces addition to Women's WorldTour calendar, meaning four of the five men's Monuments now have women's equivalents" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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"I gave everything. Every day, every season, every year" - Julian Alaphilippe reflects on highs and lows of Soudal Quick-Step career "For the first time in his illustrious career, Julian Alaphilippe rides in the colours of a team other than Soudal Quick Step in 2025 as the French, 2-time world champion departs for a new challenge at the Tudor Pro Cycling Team." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 UCI Road World Championships Men's U23 Road Race Live Stream "2024 UCI Road World Championships September 22-29, Zurich, Switzerland, U23 Men Road Race (Uster → Zürich, 154.1km) Start at 6:45am ET, 3:45am Pacific. Finish at
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Swiss junior rider Muriel Furrer dies after crash at World Championships "18-year-old crashed during women's junior road race and was taken to a hospital by air ambulance" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: UCI) UCI Road World Championships 2024 - Road race contenders "Your guide to the favorites for the road races at the 2024 Zürich Road and Para-cycling Worlds." By Stephen Puddicombe, Hannah Dines, Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI Road World Championships 2024 - Road race routes "Your ultimate guide to the routes for all the road races at the 2024 Zürich Worlds." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI Road Cycling World Championships 2024: Results, routes and schedule "Road World Championships coverage from Cycling Weekly, with up to date race results, news and reports." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis/Getty Images) Pieterse keeps expectations in check ahead of World Championships in Zurich "Looking at the Dutch squad for the World Championships in Switzerland, it’s hard to miss the overwhelming talent." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) UCI launches cash program for motor doping whistleblowers "The international cycling body formalizes a new system to crack down on potential technological fraud." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Fort Collins native wins school's first women's cycling national title in first college race "Freshmen athletes usually don't win their first collegiate competition, much less in a sporting discipline still pretty new to them." By Chris Abshire (coloradoan.com) Photo via Rita Fedewa ERE Research Tenaci TT saddle review - A comfortable short saddle with a clever trick up its sleeve "A saddle is the most personal of bike parts, and this one has more adjustability built in than most. So, how does that translate on the trail? " By Neal Hunt (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Neal Hunt) Special editions Nago R4 147 Tadej Pogacar for sale "Yellow or pink, which is your favorite Prologo Nago R4 147 Tadej Pogacar saddle?" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) OpenRock X Open-Ear Sport Earbuds "Good top-end air-conduction earphones that allow you to listen to music and hear traffic." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator is Small Yet Powerful "The new AirMach Electric Mini Inflator from Muc-Off looks pretty cool and is super compact." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit us.muc-off.com) Videos
What exactly is the under-23 champion the champion of? "Cycling has changed since the creation of the category - has it become anachronistic?" (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credits not Found) ‘All eyes will be on Remco’ - Can an underdog status help Tom Pidcock win the World Championships? "After a turbulent season, the British rider heads to Zurich with an open mind and strong team behind him." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tweets of the Week: Remco Evenepoel dispels puncture myth, a free lunch for Geraint Thomas, and buoying bantz for Josh Tarling "It's Friday, it's all happening - It's tweets of the week!" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel puts transfer speculation to bed ahead of World Championships road race "I'll stay where I am' says Double Olympic champion as he confirms he will remain at Soudal Quick Step next season " By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: en.brujulabike.com) Changing Media Rights, Where is Lappartient Focused? Worlds Get Going; Is There Really a “Youth Movement” in Cycling? New Doping Accusations "The AIRmail" By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Merckx and Pogacar? They are good company” - Stephen Roche backs Slovenian to join elite list of Triple Crown winners in Zurich "In the illustrious history of the sport of road cycling, just two riders have ever managed to complete the fabled 'Triple Crown' of Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships road race in the same calendar year." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Gear Break: Tifosi Vogel SL Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, Colnago V4Rs Tadej, LOOK Electric Road and Gravel Bikes, Fuel Goods Sports Nutrition, Enduro Grease & Muc-Off Absorbent Floor Mat "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Rysel presents the RCX II Pro 'North Star' Edition: Ready to win in the mud "Decathlon adds a top-level cyclocross bike to its catalog." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Should I wear a full-face helmet? "Wearing a helmet while riding provides some protection in the event of an accident, but should we go further and consider a full-face helmet instead?" By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban eBike, but it comes at a price "The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Scott Bikes road.cc x Dealclincher payday special: Up to 60% off Felt road bikes (down to £450 from £1,200!), pick up a Garmin Edge 530 for £170, half price Cannondale carbon wheels + more "Here's a selection of some of the best cycling deals we've spotted recently across the web, including some huge savings on bikes, kit, tech and more." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Column
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2024 UCI Road World Championships Junior Men's Road Race Live Stream "2024 UCI Road World Championships September 22-29, Zurich, Switzerland, Road Race (Uster → Zürich, 127.2km) Start at 8:15am ET, 5:15am Pacific. Finish at
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Double Rainbow: What Would It Mean? "Following van der Poel and Pogačar, can Evenepoel make more history?" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images Van der Poel’s manager on the road worlds: ‘We have confidence’ "With the 2024 UCI pro road worlds looming, can Mathieu van der Poel beat Tadej Pogačar?" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) One year to Kigali - Will the first African World Championships be a turning point? "The UCI hopes to raise a generation of Biniam Girmays, but Rwanda’s problems could dampen progress." By Dan Challis (rouleur.cc) (Photos by Zac Williams/SWpix.com, Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) From fixed gear racing to Olympic dreams: Meet Melissa Martucci "The LA-based cyclist tells Rouleur about her whirlwind journey on two wheels." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: MAAP 2025 Road World Championships in Rwanda to be one of hardest ever "Men face 5,475 meters of climbing at altitude, women to climb 3,350 meters in 164.6km race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Union Cycliste Internationale via cyclingnews.com) The surprising truth about how much Remco Evenepoel's World Championship gold paint weighs "The deep gold Specialized bikes used by the Belgian this week look like heavy metal – but what does that paint really weigh?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Billy Ceusters) Cadex Max 40 Wheels reviewed: $4500/£3500 is hard to justify; you just enjoy the ride "For those who can afford it, the Cadex Max 40 Wheelsystem offers a top-end package that delivers a light, fast and thoroughly enjoyable ride." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Fablecycle Tomahawk Commuter Shorts "Comfortable and practical shorts, whether you're on the bike or off." By Bryn Davies (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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Women’s World Championships Preview: Can Kopecky keep her rainbow jersey? "The defending World Champion is the clear favorite for Saturday's race but faces a deep field of talented challengers." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) Photography by Gruber Images Seven easy maintenance tips for road hydraulic disc brakes "There’s no reason to be intimidated by hydro brake upkeep." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Greg Kaplan) 'It was my race to lose' - 'Pure relief' as Cat Ferguson wins women's junior road race at World Championships to complete double "The British 18-year-old won her last race as a junior, outsprinting Paula Ostiz of Spain and Viktória Chladoňová of Slovakia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWPix.com/Alex Whitehead) Swiss cyclist in “very critical condition” after suffering serious head injury in crash during junior women’s road race at world championships "18-year-old Muriel Furrer was one of several riders who crashed during a sodden road race in Zurich won by Great Britain’s Cat Ferguson." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo: Getty Images) 'Going off the side of a ravine, there's nothing like that to put things in perspective' - GB junior disappointed with sixth at World Championships after crashing early "Imogen Wolff battled back to top 10 finish as her teammate Cat Ferguson won overall." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Zurich Road World Championships 2024 elite women's road race contenders and prediction "Who will take the rainbow jersey on a hilly course in Zurich?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Train smart this winter with these Zwift setups "Get fitter and faster on any budget with the world's largest online cycling community." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Argon 18 Equation road bike review "Diligent carbon fiber design and well-chosen components add up to an elevated entry-level bike in the Argon 18 Equation." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Continental Aero 111 26mm tire review: Grippy on tarmac but slippy through the air "With its unique vortex generators, the Aero 111 looks and performs like nothing else on the market." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Andy Turner) 2024 UCI Road World Championships Junior Women's Road Race Live Stream "2024 UCI Road World Championships September 22-29, Zurich, Switzerland, Road Race (Uster → Zürich, 73.5km) Start at 4:00am ET, 1:00am Pacific. Finish at
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Commentary: Tashkent City has folded, but what did it accomplish? "The strange saga of the Uzbekistan team's 2024 season and its abrupt end highlight major challenges in developing women's cycling." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Column
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UCI Road World Championships: Australia wins Mixed Relay TTT by a fraction of a second to secure world title "A nail-bitingly tight three-way battle in the Road World Championships mixed relay team time trial on Wednesday saw Australia claim the victory by less than a second over Germany." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 900 meters of climbing over 53 kilometers: The World Championships mixed team relay will have you on the edge of your seat "In its fifth year, will the mixed TTT finally emerge into a must-watch event?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) It’s time to ditch the mixed relay and bring back the TTT "The relays work in ‘cross and MTB, but not so much on the road." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Thomas De Gendt’s 5 best breakaways "The Belgian breakaway specialist announced his retirement this week, so what better way to celebrate his career than with his five greatest escapes?" By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk)Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images Illi Gardner - the queen of the mountains "Securing a Strava Queen of the Mountain is no easy feat, but Illi Gardner has over 9,000 to her name, including the famed L'Alpe d’Huez segment. She tells Rouleur about her love for the mountains." By India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Paid Subscription
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Smith ChromaPop-Photochromic Shift Split MAG Sports Glasses Review "From sunrise to sunset." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: OMartinez Ridley Falcn Makes Aero Road Bike More Affordable, <1kg for 40% Less! "A new Ridley Falcn follows the RS to make performance 40% more affordable in another tier of carbon for this race-ready aero all-rounder road bike." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cutting-Edge Cycling Innovations: The Latest Tech Shaping 2024 Road and Gravel Racing "The 2024 racing season has already showcased a plethora of technological advancements, from cutting-edge bikes to innovative groupsets and accessories. " (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Subscribe
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So you just found a bike on the side of the road "The Roadside Bike Find and the journey that it starts. " By Iain Treloar (escapecollective.com) Photo: Kody Goodson/Unsplash Column
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National champs Stephens and Wertz headline Team USA roster at the UCI Gravel World Championships "17 elite riders and dozens of age-group contesters will compete in Halle-Leuven, Belgium, on October 5-6." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Connor and Ben Swift keep it in the family with one-two at Graean Cymru gravel event "It marks a fourth off-road victory for an Ineos Grenadiers rider since the team's last on-road win." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWPix / Thomas Maheux) The 4 Days of Dunkirk is being reduced from 6 to 5 days "Except....there's also a sixth day of being added to the 4 Days of Dunkirk." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Quatre Jours de Dunkerque/Twitter 'I never imagined I could make it to the WorldTour' - Movistar signs Venezuelan Orluis Aular "27-year-old makes dream jump to WorldTour." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Strava adds 'Quick Edit' option to make it easier to edit and customize key details for your ride uploads "If you want to change the title of your Strava upload, or quickly hide the start and end point of your ride (or your pace and amount of calories burned if your stats aren't something to brag about) Quick Edits now makes it much easier to do those things." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: History made at the World Championships; Thomas De Gendt rides into the sunset "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including a cult hero signing off." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images Marlen Reusser faces challenging times: “I am currently chronically ill” "The Swiss rider has been suffering from post-covid syndrome, also known as long covid, for some time, and there’s no end in sight." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Keystone via bluewin.ch Exceptionally bizarre story regarding World Gravel Championship: Former Belgian top chef banned due to identity fraud "Remarkable news from Belgium, where a well-known chef has been banned from the World Gravel Championship (in his own country)." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photo: X via Gazet van Antwerpen) Why I’ve never used clipless pedals and probably never will "Until someone proves the benefits of clipless pedals to me, it's flats all day, every day." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling to work, your ultimate commuting checklist - Here’s everything you need to ride to work and back "From bike recommendations, the kit, accessories and everything in between, here are the essentials for your daily commute and some upgrades for enhancing your ride when you've got the basics." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Almsthre Stem Feed Bag Review "Do you enjoy easy access to snacks, often find yourself wishing you brought more water, or your looking for a better place to store your small digital camera?" Words by Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Photos by Rob Wessels 60-year-old man sets record for highest ever bike ride, on a Brompton "Neil Laughton and Sherpa Nima Kanchha summited and descended a 7,246m beast." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Neil Laughton) EPO is back! NADO Italia reports seventh amateur Sicilian cyclist banned "EPO is making a comeback, at least in Sicily." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
Omloop van het Houtland: Max Walscheid awarded photo-finish sprint victory ahead of teammate Dylan Groenewegen "Pierre Barbier third in Lichtervelde." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Baby steps" - No bike ride yet, but Wout van Aert makes near 3km walk without crutches "Belgian walks 2.74km without crutches for the first time." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar on riding at '320 to 340 watts' in Zone 2, his distrust of power meters, and never saying 'I cannot eat chocolate' "Slovenian reveals details of his own training methods ahead of the World Championships." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘Ready for a proper bike race’ - Stevie Williams on Welsh grit, his season of dreams and a final push at the Worlds "Tour of Britain and Flèche Wallonne winner tells Rouleur about his rough road to the top and finally reaping the rewards of hard work." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Women’s edition of Milan San Remo set for 2025, with changes to Trofeo Alfredo Binda "Potential date clash with Trofeo Alfredo Binda reportedly resolved." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hanson, Spratt and Sanguineti sign contract renewals with Lidl Trek "It's an environment where I feel valued, but also constantly challenged and inspired to be the best I can be' says Hanson." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Justine Ghekiere optimistic about future of Belgian women’s cycling: “Federation’s focus has shifted thanks to Lotte” "Four years ago, Justine Ghekiere had never competed in a cycling race. Today, at 28, she’s hailed as one of Belgium’s best climbing talents." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via velo.outside.com Max’s Big Ride gets a little of help from friends…including Derek Gee "Andrew Sedmihradsky has been riding from Ottawa to Hamilto for ten years to raise money for his son who has muscular dystrophy." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Max's Big Ride What is UDH and is it the future of all bikes? SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger explained "Ever snapped something you didn't want to snap and been left frustrated when trying to find the replacement derailleur hanger you need? SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger may be the answer." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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