Le Tour de Langkawi stage 5: De Kleijn wins again "Dutchman beats Malucelli and Syritsa in Melaka sprint finish." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Opinion: If the UCI Gravel Worlds doesn't have American pros at the front, everyone loses "Many of the United States best gravel professionals are not going to the UCI Gravel World Championships and that is a problem for the whole discipline of the sport." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brett Rothmeyer) Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: Route and key contenders "Taking place on October 5 and 6, Rouleur evaluates the top contenders for the men's and women's titles." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships: Van der Poel, Mohorič, Kopecky and Vos lead star-studded peloton in Leuven "Those who missed out on the rainbow bands in Zurich get a second chance at a jersey. Here's who and how to watch the races" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Bright lights, tough tires and the "sublimely smooth" new Roubaix: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven new products "It was a small but perfectly formed selection that made the cut in September, with gongs for Specialized, Michelin, Orro*, Galibier, Magicshine, Udog and MiRiDER." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Subscribe
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Milan San Remo, Paris Roubaix, the Vuelta a
España: How Soon Can Tadej Pogačar Complete Pro Cycling?
"Analysis: Tadej Pogačar wants to win it all, but San Remo, Roubaix, and the Vuelta could prove stubborn prizes." By Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) Photo: JAN DE MEULENEIR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) 2024 Tour de Langkawi Live Stream "2024 Le Tour de Langkawi September 29-October 6, Malaysia. Stage 5 (Kuala Lumpur → Melaka, 167.3km). Live Video starts Thursday from 10:30pm U.S. Eastern, 7:30pm Pacific." Finish at about 12:05am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by
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Jasper Philipsen fastest in sprint to win Sparkassen Munsterland Giro "Jordi Meeus second, Milan Fretin third Munster." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is American road racing in decline? Exploring the future of cycling in the USA "Once a burgeoning force in the sport, the U.S. now finds itself in a precarious position, with fewer top-level teams, a dwindling presence in the European peloton, and an increasingly difficult pathway for young cyclists aiming to break through." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: usacycling.org World and Olympic champion Grace Brown becomes new president of The Cyclists' Alliance "Australian to succeed Iris Slappendel as head of foundation." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mark Cavendish receives knighthood and clarifies final race will be in Singapore this November "Sprinter receives knighthood from Prince William - 'not something I could ever have dreamed of." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com The stage-races that Tadej Pogacar did not win as a pro rider - And the riders who beat him since 2019... "Tadej Pogacar is the best cyclist in the world and in 2024 he has completed what is probably the best season in history, surpassing Eddy Merckx's 1972." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: ASO via cyclingnews.com) Oura Announces Oura 4: Here’s what’s actually changed! "Oura has kinda quietly (in the middle of the night) announced their new Oura 4 ring, which the company says has substantially improved accuracy in certain areas compared to their previous Ring 3, as well as slightly improved battery life." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) SEEMEE 100 AD Radar Light from Magishine brings added rear visibility to your ride "Magishine's SEEMEE 100 AD tail-light brings radar technology to all." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) TPU Tube Re-Stock "Our latest batch of TPU tubes has arrived. Every tube size and valve type is in stock now, but some quantities are already running low: Most of the tubes were pre-ordered. We also got the patch kits back in stock." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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After 502 days out with concussion, Taco van der Hoorn wins again "Taco van der Hoorn suffered a career-threatening crash in April 2023 – but after months of hard times, the tide has finally turned." By Iain Treloar (escapecollective.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2024 Munsterland Giro Live Stream "2024 Munsterland Giro October 3, Germany (Haltern Am See → Munster, 202km). Live video Thursday from 6:45am Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.
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CRO Race stage 3: Brandon McNulty makes long-distance solo move to victory and overall lead "51-kilometer break nets UAE Team Emirates racer double success." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Stephen Roche: 'Hopefully I can personally hand Pogačar the keys to the 'Triple Crown of Cycling' club' "The Irishman, who achieved the feat in 1987, praises Slovenian's 'superhuman achievement." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'One of the boys thinks I’ll be walking about in armor' - Mark Cavendish knighted in ceremony at Windsor Castle "Manxman says he was “nervous” after being made a Knight Commander by Prince William." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Strava introduces new artificial intelligence feature for subscribers "Athlete Intelligence will take workout data and translate it into personalized insights." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Strava) Pog Drawing Even with Merckx? Superlative Women’s Race, Latest Race Tragedy Should Lead to Safety Changes, New Saudi Concerns, Return of Crypto "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Pog drawing even with Merckx? Superlative women’s race, latest race tragedy should lead to safety changes, new Saudi concerns, return of crypto." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The secrets of the most successful Grand Tour bike brand - Behind the scenes at Pinarello "Pinarello revealed the brand new Dogma F this summer, sticking to their guns with the one bike to do it all approach. We were invited over to Italy to find out more about the bike brand with more Grand Tour wins than any other." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lazer Strada KinetiCore helmet "Rather gimmicky adjuster but a perfectly competent lid overall." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ridley ASTR RS first ride review - The gravel racer of the future? "Compared to Ridley’s previous gravel racer, the Kanzo Fast, which secured victory in our big 2023 gravel race comparison test, the brand-new ASTR RS wants to be significantly more modern." By Jan Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Live
video Thursday from 8:00am Eastern, 5:00am Pacific.
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The long and the short: Inside the rise of cycling's mega-contract "Rouleur speaks to those inside the transfer merry-go-round to find out why men's WorldTour riders are being handed longer and longer contracts." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Former World TT Champion Ellen van Dijk extends contract with Lidl Trek for 2025 "Professional since 2006 now set to continue career into third decade." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ranking the last ten UCI Road World Championships "How does Mathieu van der Poel's win at the Glasgow Super Worlds compare to Sagan's three wins at the UCI Road World Championships in the 2010s?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Xavier Pereyron UAE Team Emirates breaks apparent record with 76 wins by 20 different riders "Juan Sebastian Molan's CRO Race stage win marks the most diverse wins since 2000." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Startlist: 2024 UCI Gravel Worlds includes Mathieu van der Poel "Leading the field of 292 Elite Men will be 29-year-old multi-discipline world champion Mathieu van der Poel, who could very well add a gravel rainbow jersey to his already impressive palmarès on Sunday." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Things we love, things we don’t; the 2025 World Series "The good, the bad and the indifferent on the 2025 UCI World Series calendar." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Favero Electronics is offering a unique after-sales service "The Italian company has identified a potential issue and offers an easy solution." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Bikes of the World Championships road races 2024 "A behind the scenes look at the interesting bike tech at the 2024 UCI World Championships road races including Mathieu van der Poel's bike." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Xavier Pereyron Pro bike: Remco Evenepoel’s gold Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 from the World Championships "Golden boy's gold bike might have weighed him down at the World Championships but it looks amazing." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Xavier Pereyron 2024 Tour de Langkawi Live Stream "2024 Le Tour de Langkawi September 29-October 6, Malaysia. Stage 4 (Kuala Kubu Bharu → Bentong, 131.2km). Live Video starts Wednesday from 11:30pm U.S. Eastern, 8:30pm Pacific." Finish at about 12:20am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by
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Merckx walks back Pogačar compliments: ‘Long way to go to be better than me’ "After praising Tadej Pogačar, the great Eddy Merckx clarified his comments, saying there’s still work to be done to usurp the Belgian." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Latvia protest against Mathieu van der Poel's World Championships result, saying he 'endangered spectators' "Latvian Cycling Federation calls on UCI to explain decision not to disqualify Dutchman who mounted pavement." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit via cyclingmagazine.ca) The young riders who impressed at the World Championships "From debutantes to double gold medalists, we look at seven young riders who stood out in Zürich." Tim de Waele/Getty Images By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) 'I was pushing but I couldn't feel my legs' - GB's Oscar Onley on his breakout World Championships ride "The 21-year-old was the youngest man in the top-20 in Zürich and matched some of the big guns on his way to 16th." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pogačar goes for ‘Zone Zero’ hangover ride "New world champion Tadej Pogačar was out for a ride with F1 driver Carlos Sainz and Urška Zygart." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tadej Pogacar/Instagram Bissegger, Staune-Mittet among new Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale signings as 2025 roster is finalized "French team looks to the future with four new riders and four contract extensions." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brodie Chapman signs two-year contract with UAE Team ADQ "Brodie Chapman, fresh from her rainbow jersey win in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, has secured a two-year deal with UAE Team ADQ." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via sportal.eu) Pro bike: Kristen Faulkner’s gold star spangled Cannondale SuperSix Evo from the World Championships "A bike fit for a true patriot." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Xavier Pereyron Review: Basso Volta "A good choice of motor that enhances the ride, as long as you don’t mind a tall front end." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) Photo by Oli Pendrey Giant's new Defy and Avail eBikes pioneer a rear-hub motor and improved battery technology "The all-new Defy Advanced and Liv Avail E+ line-ups include an integrated power system that weighs just 2.3kg." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Giant) Garmin Lily 2 Active In-Depth Review: Now with GPS! "This watch, as the name might imply, is definitely targeting a more sporty customer, with built-in GPS, new sport modes, new structure workouts, sensor pairing, and more." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) VeloToze Aero Gloves "Good quality minimalist mitts with the added potential of an aerodynamic benefit - though watch the sizing." By Ed Morgan (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) CRO Race: Juan Sebastian Molano wins stage 2 sprint "Colombian beats Lonardi, Welsford in Novalja." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Elfstedenrace: Taco van der Hoorn wins from day-long breakaway "Dutchman beats Krijnsen and Laporte to take first win after long-term concussion layoff." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) More details, more questions about death of Muriel Furrer "Investigation continues, but many are calling out the organizers and the UCI for the tragedy." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: Cycling mourns loss of Muriel Furrer and Bas van Belle, UCI announces next Worlds hosts, Pogačar and Kopecky win rainbows "This week’s pro cycling news from the World Championships." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) The last Dutch, German, and Croatian races of the year. (also Langkawi) "The race calendar is racing to the finish line now that Wolds is done. We had our last Belgian race yesterday. Today, 10/.2, is the last Dutch race, the 1.1 Betcity Elfestedenrace. 10/3 finds our last German race, the .Pro Sparkassen Munsterland Giro. At the same time the last Euro stage race is happening, the 2.1 Cro Race finishes up on 10/6." By ursula (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) The last one of the year arrives and Short Track returns to Friday in the Mont-Sainte-Anne XCO/XCC World Cup "The last race of the year arrives in Canada. The 2024 season will close with the Mont-Sainte-Anne XCO/XCC World Cup but there still seem to be some unfinished business." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Career after career: Nathan Van Hooydonck ready for a new role as hospitality employee during races at Visma Lease a Bike next year "Nathan Van Hooydonck was forced to stop racing last year, but by no means has the Belgian rider abandoned the world of cycling. Besides becoming a regular guest as expert during TV broadcasts, he also slowly learned the ins and outs of the work of commercial team at Visma Lease a Bike." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X.com) Official calendar of the MTB World Cup 2025: Comebacks, new venue, and farewell to XCM "The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, organizer of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, has just announced the dates and venues for the year 2025." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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Latvia alleges UCI commissaire said Van der Poel DSQ ‘wouldn’t be good for the sport’ "The Latvian Cycling Federation says it seems "some are more equal than others" after UCI lets Van der Poel off scot-free for Worlds bunnyhop." By Jonny Long (escapecollective.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting technology touted to launch in 2025, as cycling components giant admits it "can't break Bosch's hold on eBikes" "Will changing gear manually become a thing of the past? Shimano reckons its Q'Auto auto shifting will provide a simple and keenly priced alternative to eBikes for the mass consumer market." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Cro Race Live stream "2024 Cro Race October 1-6, Croatia. Stage 2 (Biograd na Moru → Novalja, 114.5km) Live
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Finally! Max Poole shines as he capitalizes on Vuelta form to out-sprint everyone in Langkawi "Brit wins reduced-group sprint into Cameron Highlands ahead of Harold López and Thomas Pesenti." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: DSM-Firmenich PostNL) What Makes for Good Ride Food? "The whole question of nutrition for cyclists and choosing what to pack for a ride can feel overwhelming, especially with endless options available." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) World Gravel Championship 2024: schedules and route "With the arrival of autumn comes one of the most spectacular events on the calendar, which is gradually becoming a classic." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Celebrate Zwift’s 10th birthday with Mathieu van der Poel, Paula Findlay, and more "The online training platform has lots coming up for its anniversary." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) We tested six smart rings, and there’s a clear winner "Six smart rings for the wearable reviewer, but only one ring could rule them all." By Victoria Song (theverge.com) Photos by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Subscribe
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Only 18 and Crushing the Elite: Junior World
Champ Cat Ferguson Blows Away WorldTour Favorites at
Binche
"It's really surreal' - Newly crowned junior road and TT champion continues meteoric rise at Binche-Chimay-Binche with fourth win in five race-days." Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2024 Tour de Langkawi Live Stream "2024 Le Tour de Langkawi September 29-October 6, Malaysia. Stage 3 (Taiping → Cameron Highlands, 170.3). Live Video starts Tuesday at 10:30pm U.S. Eastern, 7:30pm Pacific." Finish at 12:40am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by
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Cat Ferguson, double world champion in the junior category, surprises again and wins Binche-Chimay-Binche... "The British rider belonging to Movistar was the strongest in the sprint of a small group." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Arnaud De Lie sprints to victory at Binche-Chimay-Binche "Biniam Girmay second, Milan Fretin third, as Jasper Philipsen forced to settle for fourth in chaotic sprint into in Binche." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Elisa Longo Borghini signs with UAE Team ADQ for three years "This year's Giro d'Italia champ leaves Lidl Trek after six seasons" By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Pauline Ballet) Tom Boonen on Pogačar: ‘His ride defied the imagination’ "The former world champion spoke about the current one, Tadej Pogacar, and his incredible ride in Zurich" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Outright bizarre: These figures about jerseys, attacks, and victories tell how good Pogacar is in 2024 "That 2024 is the year of Tadej Pogacar was already clear. The Slovenian won both the Giro and the Tour, secured twelve stage victories in those races, won one-day classics in Italy, Belgium, and Canada, and to top it all off, he added the World Championship to his achievements." Tadej Pogačar became World Champion on a £17,000 Colnago - here's a closer look at his limited edition bike "To commemorate his otherworldly achievements this season, his Italian bike sponsor came up with something truly special." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) Preview Münsterland Giro 2024 - Will Kooij's absence lead to a Philipsen-Milan showdown? "For the sprinters, there are still a few opportunities left this year, such as the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Imago Meilan Navihood L1 "Decent budget unit for data and basic navigation, but ours got damp inside after heavy rain." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Magicshine launches first Shimano Di2-compatible front light "Magicshine's new Evo 1700SD works with Shimano’s Di2 digital gear systems to wirelessly allow riders to switch on and change front light functions without taking their hands off the brake hoods" (road.cc) (Credits not Found) We will never be here again - A book by Svein Tuft "Richard Abraham shares more on his new book with former professional cyclist Svein Tuft." By R. Abraham (rouleur.cc) Photo: M. Blann Videos
Alexander Kristoff takes victory number 96 of his pro career on stage 1 of Cro Race 2024 "The vastly experienced Alexander Kristoff has taken the victory on the opening stage of the 2024 Cro Race, sprinting into the early race lead as a result, his 96th professional triumph as a rider. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) It’s a tough time being the next best thing in the Pogačar era "Ben O’Connor and Mathieu van der Poel thought they put in Worlds-winning rides on Sunday; there was just the small matter of Tadej Pogačar." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: SWPix.com/Zac Williams) Milan San Remo addition will 'raise the level even higher' in women’s cycling, says Kasia Niewiadoma "'It's really motivating to see that in just one season, everything can change' says Tour de France Femmes winner as she reflects on a year of success on the road." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI World Ranking 2024 - Surprising entry into the top five, few changes among women "The end of 2024 is approaching, and the UCI has updated the world rankings following the World Championships." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Xavier Pereyron) Heading to UCI Gravel Worlds "Next weekend are the second-ever UCI Gravel World Championships. That’s a big deal—it doesn’t get bigger than that." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships race preview "A closer look at who to watch at the third edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships taking place in Belgium this weekend." Words by Steve Thomas] (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Pim Ronhaar shows Strava followers photo of battered body: "Crashed into the ravine" "Pim Ronhaar narrowly escaped serious injury on Tuesday, after a crash during training." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Strava) Saris Significantly Reduces Smart Trainer Prices, Says They Plan to Rebuild Company "It’s been almost precisely two years since Saris imploded under debt, and then was acquired under receivership by C+A Global. In the lead-up to that, and what followed, virtually all of the smart trainer related engineering and design talent left the company." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) As little as a $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping .
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