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October 21,
2024
Blogs
Power couple Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafane win the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix series - Again - But changes loom for 2025 "Swenson secures third consecutive title, while Gomez Villafane defended her crown in a thrilling finale at Big Sugar Gravel." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brett Rothmeyer) Pogacar is capable of winning the Giro, Tour, and Vuelta, but his respect for his teammates may hold him back ""There is no need to be greedy," Tadej Pogacar stated in an interview with a Slovenian newspaper when asked about the possibility of winning all three Grand Tours in the same year." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Simmons confirmed own feelings at World Championship with ninth place "The 23-year-old American reflects on a difficult season and derives hope from his solid season finale." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) photo via cyclingnews.com Paid Subscription
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"I don't know what's really going on to be honest" - Departing Ineos Grenadiers rider confused by team's chaotic situation "Ethan Hayter won the road race national championships in Great Britain, but had a largely absent year. He admits that there is something wrong in the team and he doesn't quite understand it." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Giro Caden II Urban Helmet "Simple lid for daily riding that comes in at a decent weight and is pretty well vented." By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Two
October 21,
2024
Unbound Gravel winner becomes professional rider for Canyon SRAM "Rosa Klöser has joined the Women's WorldTour with the German squad." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Weekend racing recap: Woods, Bibic, Leonard excel "Roundup of racing on the boards and pavement around the world." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Is Wout van Aert dressing up and singing as a squirrel on Belgian TV? "It feels mad, but apparently things point in the direction of the Belgian cyclist appearing on The Masked Singer." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How strong are Chinese carbon road bike wheels, and why are they so much cheaper? "Don't try this at home! We take to the road, the trail and the bike park to see must how robust Superteam's lightweight road bike wheels really are." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hard lesson for 18-year-old cyclocross rider: Stunt ends with DNF in Ruddervoorde "She was in the lead for the win in Ruddervoorde in the women's U23 cyclocross but made too much of a fuss in her enthusiasm." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is Muc-Off's Hey Dipstick! the most useful tool going for tubeless tire users? Plus PEdALED's performance sunglasses (that don't fold), terrific titanium from Ribble + more "More of the best wheels, bags, bikes and accessories we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) It's Indoor Training Week at Cycling Weekly "We're celebrating the great indoors, all week." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Column
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October
21, 2024
Videos
Happy New Year "Officially the 2025 professional road cycling season starts today. It’s anecdotal for the most part but there’s one big fix to be done." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Google) What is happening with the Astana Qazaqstan team? Will it become a super team with a Chinese license? "A few days ago, the UCI published the provisional list of registered teams for the 2025 season. A list that did not include the Astana team, which has sparked rumors about a possible disappearance of the team or, at least, a change in ownership of its license" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sepp Kuss unable to repeat his fall 2023 performance: "He remains a leader, but in other scenarios" "How should the American continue with the Dutch top team?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Urška Žigart departs Liv AlUla Jayco, joining AG Insurance Soudal in 2025 "It was hard to think about changing because change brings new people, relationships, equipment, and challenges, but change can also bring growth' says Slovenian Champion." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ekoï E Lens Electronic Glasses in White Galaxy Revo Green "Innovation signed Ekoï, a high-tech gem!" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How much do eBikes cost to maintain long-term? "Everything you need to know about eMTB cost of ownership and maintenance." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Engwe P20 - Affordable belt-drive folder has a lot going for it "A practical little commuter that's fun to ride." By Tony Tompkins (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Tony Tompkins Column
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October 20,
2024
Govekar wins Tour of Guangxi stage 6 as Van Eetvelt claims last WorldTour GC victory of season "Marijn van den Berg comes second and Robert Stannard third on closing stage of season finale." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com)(Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro cycling MVPs: Which team duos scored the most points in the women’s WorldTour? "A look at who the most valuable duos were for each women’s WorldTour team in 2024 based on UCI points rankings." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Pro cycling MVPs: Which team duos scored the most points in the men’s WorldTour? "Robyn looks at who the most valuable duos were for each men’s WorldTour team in 2024 based on UCI points rankings." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Does Jonas Vingegaard face unnecessary criticism? "It was Jonas Vingegaard who dismantled Pogacar at the 2023 Tour de France, raising the question: Does Jonas Vingegaard face unnecessary criticism, especially when compared to the Slovenian superstar? " By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ineos and Tom Pidcock's negotiations with Q36.5 fall apart, according to report - "Ineos Grenadiers was even prepared to pay part of his salary after his departure" "Recently Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has seemed to be the most likely destination but the negotiations seemed to fall apart." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Joan Cros - Corbis/Getty Images via velo.outside.com Quinn Simmons back on track and eager for consistent 2025 "In 2019 Quinn Simmons was Junior World Champion and won countless races, showing himself as a true top talent in the world of cycling." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Chris Auld/Velo Comment: The gentle art of coming second in the age of superstars "In a time when the winner is often a foregone conclusion, Katy Madgwick suggests we celebrate second place with the plaudits it deserves." By Katy Madgwick (cyclist.co.uk) Zac Williams/ZW Photography Cycling has never really worked out what to do with the team time trial "Unloved it may be, CW's columnist is a fan of the mixed TTT." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Oscar Onley ends his season on a high: “I can go for GC in Grand Tours” "The 22-year-old, who began the year with a stage win at the Tour Down Under, capped his campaign with an impressive second-place finish at the Tour of Guangxi, on the climb to Nongla. Onley was only bested by Lennert Van Eetvelt in the final meters. " By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Giant SLR 1 50 Disc WheelSystem "A very stable wheelset that handles excellently, though the hookless design limits tyre choices when you go over 28mm." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gree-Tour of Guangxi stage 6 Live Stats "Tour of Guangxi October 14-20, China. Stage 6 (Nanning → Nanning, 134.3km). Live Video
starts Saturday 8:15pm Pacific.
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October
20, 2024
Podcasts,
Photos, Misc.
Neilson Powless launches from break to win a second Japan Cup "EF Education Easypost rider takes victory in Utsunomiya ahead of Ilan Van Wilder and Matej Mohorič." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Magnus Cort solos to Veneto Classic victory from breakaway "Romain Grégoire makes late attack to finish second." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sandra Alonso takes final Women's WorldTour win of season at Tour of Guangxi "Giada Borghesi beaten in sprint of two, after 35km duo breakaway, Marta Lach third." (voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Long live the king: The quest for ‘the new Merckx’ is over, but a new search has already begun "Gone is the burden of being the 'next Eddy Merckx' — now cycling's rising stars are branded with the title of the 'next Tadej Pogačar." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Jonathan Biche Irio Tommasini: An Appreciation "With Irio Tommasini's passing on October 7th this year at the age of 91, another name has been added to the list of iconic Italian framebuilders who are gone from that generation." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In The Drops: Rapha Insulated Vest, edgy Le Col gravel kit, adaptable Tailfin bar bag, safety-conscious Suunto headphones and the US of A "This week's highlights of exciting new cycling products including Tailfin's latest luggage, Rapha's insulated vest and Le Col gravel kit." By Laurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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The results are in: Tadej Pogačar’s 2024 dominance is not boring "A poll of Escape Collective members concludes that Pogačar’s 2024 dominance is super impressive - we’re witnessing history." By Kit Nicholson (escapecollective.com) Subscribe
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Tour of Guangxi report: Alonso continues Ceratizit WNT success in China "The Spanish rider outsprinted Giada Borghesi to take the final WWT race of the year." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Subscribe
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"US rider Powless lands second victory in ten days with an impressive end of season display: 'I was pretty confident." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The U.P.PER. CONCE.PT Bike "The first new frame to launch from Open Cycle is a concept bike, highlighting the new direction for OPEN. Only 125 will be made in Medium and in Large." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) Racing,
Misc.
Video
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October
20, 2024
Videos
Superprestige Ruddervoorde: Alvarado beats Van Empel and Brand in thrilling finish "An all-Dutch podium as the battle for victory lasts all the way to the line." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Ruddervoorde: Joran Wyseure grabs first major victory "Belgian beats Vandeputte and Vanthourenhout in wet and muddy race." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'He also wants to chase his own ambitions' - GC Kuss, on or off? "Sepp Kuss stunned the cycling world with his Vuelta a España victory in 2023, but his 14th place finish in 2024 left fans wondering: Was it a fleeting moment of glory? Rouleur speaks to his coach Mathieu Heijboer to find out what we can expect from the American next season." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Life Time Big Sugar Gravel: Vermeulen and Gomez Villafane Victorious "Alexey Vermeulen (USA) and Sofia Gomez Villafane (Argentina) made decisive final moves to take home the win today at Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda, with Gomez Villafane securing her second consecutive Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall result in the process." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Team boss reacts furious at Iserbyt suspension: "You cannot punish someone twice for the same incident" "Several days after the incident with Ryan Kamp during the cyclocross race in Beringen in Belgium, Eli Iserbyt has responded once again to the clash and the subsequent kick." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "He should have stayed as leader instead of going after the water bottles for Wout van Aert" - Cofidis boss lashes out against departing leader "Axel Zingle is a rider that over the past year has performed very strongly with Cofidis and showed his talent as a top-tier World Tour rider." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) After a great season, Ben O'Connor will return to Tour de France in 2025: "If I could also include the Giro or the Vuelta, that wouldn't be a problem" "Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale gave Ben O'Connor a leadership position in a foreign environment and it has ended in the best possible way. Literally on the Top5 of the UCI rankings, " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best winter cycling socks 2024: Keep your feet warm while riding in the cold "Don't neglect your toes when it comes to staying cozy on the bike this winter." By Katherine Moore (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Bowral Classic: Organizer blunder cancels 3000 rider race at last minute "Not all event organizers are, well, organized." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Bicycling Australia Koen Bouwman reflects on final race with Visma Lease a Bike: “The last time in black and yellow, that is a strange feeling” "The 30-year-old, who won the Giro d’Italia mountains classification in 2022, has expressed mixed emotions about his move." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Elite
Women - 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The races will be shown on Max starting Friday at 4:20am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits
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Lennert van Eetvelt wins Guangxi queen stage - "When Tim Wellens attacked, I thought today wasn’t going to be my day" "Lotto Dstny rider also clinches overall lead as Oscar Onley takes second on penultimate stage of final WorldTour race of 2024." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favorites for Stage 6 of the 2024 Tour of Guangxi | A thrilling finale in China "The sixth stage presents a challenge, with a tough climb in a circuit through Nanning. Can Lennert Van Eetvelt defend his leader’s jersey?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mathias Fluckiger has been definitively acquitted of any doping accusations "His unjustified doping accusation has finally been dismissed, and it is clear that it should never have happened." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: The rise of pro cycling freelancers "For decades, professional cycling has been dominated by European World Tour teams. But in the last decade, American gravel privateers have disrupted that paradigm." By Andy Cochrane (sports.yahoo.com) Photograph: Andy Cochrane Coffee ride with Pogacar: Can't imagine how fast this guy can ride "Many cycling fans would undoubtedly love to go for a fun ride with cycling phenomenon Tadej Pogacar, but as great as it sounds in theory, it may not be as enjoyable in practice." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Top cycling stars unite for hurricane relief at 2024 Hincapie Gran Fondo Greenville "With a last minute pivot, the event was turned into a $1MM USD charity fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief in nearby Polk county." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy says he has terminal cancer "Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy revealed Saturday that he has terminal cancer and has been told by doctors he has "two to four years" to live." AFP (yahoo.com) (photo: Leon Neal) Paid Subscription
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Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor "High-end, consistent and accurate heart rate monitor, with strong connectivity." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gree-Tour of Guangxi stage 5 Live Stats "Tour of Guangxi October 14-20, China. Stage 5 (Yizhou → Nongla, 165.8km). Live Video
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October
19, 2024
What is a UCI approved frameset, are they safer, and who even tests them anyway? "After a British Continental team faces sanctions over falsifying UCI frame stickers, we take a look at what the rules are, which bikes they apply to and who ensures your bike is safe." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) More players enter the hunt for Tom Pidcock: Red Bull might become key to Pidcock's move to... Tudor Pro Cycling! "Tom Pidcock has become a hot prospect on the transfer market since last week's clash with Ineos Grenadiers - his current team - who left the Brit out of Lombardia lineup without any warning." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski 2025 Gravel Burn stage race - Everything you need to know "Cape Epic founder looks to redefine gravel racing with 850km seven-day stage race concept." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Body Rocket's real time aero sensor now available to pre-order on Kickstarter from £2,200, new Scribe alloy wheels, Selle Royal's choc chip ice cream-inspired saddle tech, mysterious new Van Rysel gravel bike + more "In this most techiest of Tech of the Week editions, we could all be fine-tuning our positions on the bike in real-time sooner than we think. And you can already use a virtual fitting room to buy your kit." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Katie Archibald says team pursuit gold ‘very special’ after serious injuries "Katie Archibald struck gold on her return from serious leg injuries as Great Britain successfully defended the women’s team pursuit title at the Cycling World Championships in Denmark." (ca.sports.yahoo.com) (Credits not Found) Astana Qazaqstan is currently missing from the list of WorldTour applications; Vinokourov provides an explanation "On Friday, the international cycling union UCI published the list of teams that have applied for a WorldTour and ProTeam license. Notable omission: Astana Qazaqstan." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best Electric Bikes for Women - Top 11 Options We’ve Tested "Buyers face four different choices for range, which maxes out with two 864Wh batteries. More petite riders can choose 24-in. wheels instead of the standard 26-in. wheels, which lowers the standover height and makes the e-bike easier to mount." By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) Subscribe
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"From nearly walking away from cycling to almost hitting the medals at the world championships: Mid-season break pays off for ‘reassured’ US super-talent Simmons." By Andy McGrath (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) An insight into João Almeida's season - From Pogacar's luxury domestique at Tour de France to World Tour stage winner "This was João Almeida's third season with UAE Team Emirates. A season unlike any other in terms of the calendar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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Chloé Dygert Pummels Her Own World Record
at Track World Championships
"American rider bounces back from fractured nose but ultimately has to settle for silver medal after earlier exertion takes its toll." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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October
19, 2024
Exact Cross Essen: Laurens Sweeck edges out Niels Vandeputte in close finish "Jens Adams rounds out podium ahead of Lander Loockx." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marion Norbert Riberolle seals 1-2 for Crelan at women's Essen CX "Sara Casasola and Laura Verdonschot round out podium." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eli Iserbyt suspended by UCI "Belgian champion disciplined following incident at Exact Cross opener." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cant paints grim picture of her early years: "I don't think Pieterse and Van Empel can even imagine it" "This Sunday, Sanne Cant begins her first race of her final season as a cyclocross rider. She will be at the starting line of the Superprestige in Ruddervoorde, Belgium." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Joelle Smeets Niels Albert on expectations for van der Poel and van Aert's cyclocross season: "Mathieu might race a little less, Wout definitely will" "Mathieu might race a little less, Wout definitely will. I can see him doing just fine, after his heavy fall in the Vuelta and rehabilitation." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Belgian Waffles in Montana? 2025 BWR Gravel Series heads to big sky country "California USA based Belgian Waffle Ride gravel series (BWR) is heading to the beautiful Big Sky state of Montana and the city of Bozeman in 2025, much to the chagrin of locals." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Orbea launches new Avant alloy-framed endurance bike with refined geometry and "Service Box" to stash your stuff "Comfort and practicality is key with the Spanish brand's latest road bike launch, featuring 35mm tire clearance, mudguard mounting points and a box under the downtube to store a puncture repair kit." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How did Slovenia become cycling’s number 1 nation? "In a country with a population of just over two million, Slovenia now boasts two of the greatest riders of their generation: Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Everything about Annemiek van Vleuten "Annemiek van Vleuten, born October 8, 1982, is a former Dutch professional cyclist and one of the greatest female cyclists of all time." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) 2024 Exact Cross Cyclocross Essen, Belgium Live Stream "The 2024 Exact Cross Cyclocross Essen, Belgium is Saturday, October 19. Elite
Women at 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
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The races will be shown on Max starting Friday at 4:45am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) image via
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