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November 9,
2024
Closing the Gap: Can Remco Evenepoel rise to the challenge of Tadej Pogačar in 2025? "The Belgian rider is not going to go down without a fight next season" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Modern day aero bikes are looking 'less aero' - are they really faster, or is marketing just getting better? "We talk to brands and experts to establish why slender frame tubes are suddenly de rigueur." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Sam Gupta)) Paid Subscription
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Franziska Koch: 2024 - It’s a wrap "The last World Tour Race is finished and the 2024 season is officially over now. So it’s time to look back and reflect on it." By Franziska Koch (voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oakley Sphaera sunglasses "Great coverage from a good lens and comfily secure, if expensive given the lack of features." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November 9,
2024
'San Sebastián was where I thought I deserve to be here' - Neilson Powless reflects on winning his first WorldTour race, the ride that changed him "American highlights 2021 victory as the most significant turning point of his career." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Further Tour Notes "A few loose ends and tangential observations." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Young Belgian prospect killed in car accident "Miel Dekien, who was both talented in ‘cross and road, dead at 18." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Belgium Cycling/X ProTour and WorldTour Victory Progression, 2005-2024 "Announced in 2004, and realized for the first time in 2005, the ProTour and its successor the WorldTour has now run for twenty seasons." By Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found) Felipe Orts wins Rucphen Cross! Spaniard takes first win of the season ahead of Ryan Kamp "Felipe Orts has been a very popular rider recently in the cyclocross peloton and today at the Cyclocross Rucphen, Netherlands, he has managed to take the first win of the season after a tremendous performance at the European Championships in Pontevedra." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Johan Bruyneel explodes against Remco Evenepoel rumor - "I don't know anybody in their right mind who would pay 10 million to a rider" "Bruyneel completely dismissed the rumor of a multi-million euro transfer to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
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November
9, 2024
Videos
'I have achieved everything that I can' - Mark Cavendish confirms retirement and final race "Brit chooses Sunday's Singapore Criterium for his swan song." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Terrible, horrible, frustrating" - Dutch cyclocross champion finally ready for comeback "While Joris Nieuwenhuis had the best cyclocross season of his career last season, he is currently sidelined due to the skin disease shingles." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Tweets of the week: Remco Evenepoel celebrates an important day, GB Olympians meet the King, and Ineos Grenadiers throw a party "Happy World Ventilation Day everybody." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lapierre reckons its latest bike is "a new pinnacle of endurance cycling performance"; £420 bib tights, anyone?; "A first luminous jacket for commuters" + more "All the hottest new cycling stuff from Assos, Zwift, Kickstarter, Northwave and Lapierre." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November 8,
2024
Blogs
Belgian journalist crowns Mathieu van der Poel the best cyclocrosser of all time and hopes "Thibau Nys continues to grow" and becomes a "face of the sport" "Mathieu van der Poel," Belgian journalist Jacques Sys clearly expresses his opinion of who he thinks is the best cyclocrosser ever at Knack." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Zoe Bäckstedt heads into cyclocross season ‘without expectation’ "After winning her first WorldTour race last month, the under-23 world champion is heading back to the mud." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Gravel Earth Series 2025: 25 races, 15 countries, and increased prize money "Facing the Gravel World Series promoted by the UCI, the Gravel Earth Series continue to grow and fit into a more traditional gravel competition concept, where long distances and stage events take precedence over the world's main races." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: ©Ranxo Gravel | ©Gravel Earth Series | ©Roger Salanova via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Alex Volstad, 18, signs with EF Education Oatly Cannondale "The two-time national road junior champ is moving to the big leagues in 2024." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Maaike Boogaard signs with VolkerWessels "The 26-year-old, who spent recent seasons racing with AG Insurance Soudal Quick Step, signed a two-year contract, bringing both her all-round skills and experience to the team." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
Two
November 8,
2024
Podcasts,
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Evenepoel wanted Pogačar to reveal his real wattage at Il Lombardia "After a stunning victory where Tadej Pogačar crushed his competition, Remco Evenepoel asked for his numbers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "You don't just kick double Olympic champions in the ass" - Michel Wuyts critical Ineos' treatment of Tom Pidcock "After being controversially left out of Ineos Grenadiers' Il Lombardia lineup there seemed to be no future for the Brit at the team, with rumors of moves to Q36.5 or even Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The ship is sinking and everyone is jumping off!" - Johan Bruyneel's scathing assessment of the Ineos Grenadiers "Everybody is leaving the ship. The ship is sinking and everyone is jumping off!" Former sports director Johan Bruyneel assesses of the team's current situation on the latest episode of his 'The Move' podcast." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) Gear Break: Muc-Off Case, Primal Tights & Outerwear, De Feet Toasty Toes, Coros Pace Pro, Santini Custom Series & The Beam Mirrors "The best new kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) What will a complete indoor riding novice make of the latest tech? We got road.cc's co-founder Tony to try a virtual cycling app for the first time "Indoor cycling has been revolutionized in the last decade... but what if you never started in the first place? We set our highly skeptical colleague up on Rouvy to see if we could change his mind." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) The really stupid aero backpack reached its Kickstarter goal "The RAF air-filled backpack will become a reality - huzzah." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
November
8, 2024
Videos
Six-day events no longer have to last six days, UCI rules "Regulation update gives track racing organizers more freedom over duration." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The new UCI rules will change the jerseys of the peloton "White colors are now deemed too similar to the Grand Tour best young rider's jersey ." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "They didn't care about having me as a rider... I Certainly didn't feel supported" - Departing Samuele Battistella hits out at unprofessional Astana "After four seasons in the iconic blue of the Astana Qazaqstan Team, Samuela Battistella departs for a new challenge in 2025, joining EF Education EasyPost on a two year deal. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Who has the 3 highest reported World Tour salaries in 2025? "Our Spanish sister channel Ciclismoaldia has decided to make a review among the most prominent names in the World Tour, such as Jonas Vingegaard, Mathieu van der Poel, Chris Froome, Wout van Aert, Jasper Philipsen" B (cyclinguptodate.com)y Jorge Borreguero Photo: Imago Are Nimbl's new Urano shoes the most premium gravel kicks yet? "Italian boutique shoe brand Nimbl, has finally revealed a product specifically designed for gravel riders." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Zefal Shield R35 Road Fender Set 2024 "Good option if your bike doesn't accept proper fenders, and you have suitable clearance under your down tube." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November 7,
2024
Blogs
Max Poole on near misses, learning from the best and why Team DSM Firmenich PostNL’s structure works "The British rider discusses his impressive Grand Tour debut and the work it has taken to get there." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) “I will be the national coach of the women's elite” - Laurens ten Dam makes a surprise announcement "I don't want any bickering, that starts with honesty." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Julbo Fury Prescription Sunglasses reviewed "Julbo's prescription sunglasses: how it works, how long it takes to make them, and the inherent limitations." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) Lapierre updates the Pulsium endurance bike with tech from the new Xelius "The new Lapierre Pulsium is 100g lighter than its predecessor, with new geometry and aero features." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Should I upgrade my pads and rotors? Is buying top-end parts worth it? "A brief explainer of the differences between high-end rotors and pads vs the alternative." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Glen Whittington) I’ve been testing Schwalbe’s Rocket Ron for two years and it’s definitely my favorite all-condition race tire "Can Schwalbe’s Rocket Ron Addix Speed Super Race really combine XC speed with trail style grip and is there anyone it won’t work for?" By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © GuyKesTV) Column
Two
November 7,
2024
Is it an option for Evenepoel to race the Giro and Tour in 2025? "Belgian rules out Paris Roubaix while noting he won't duck challenge of fighting Tadej Pogačar for wins" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) USA Cycling to host Esports National Championships on February 1, 2025 - Here's how to qualify "Echelon Racing's pre-championship race series offers key prep for competitors and a $10,000 prize purse" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: USA Cycling) EF Education EasyPost snatches spring talent Mikhels away from Intermarché Wanty "The 21-year-old rider, who finished third at the European Championships in September, will transfer to Jonathan Vaughters' EF Education EasyPost after two full seasons with the team." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Intermarché Wanty French Rising Star Kerbaol Is In the Pink "Tour de France Femmes stage winner and one of the biggest prospects in the peloton, Cédrine Kerbaol will race for EF Oatly Cannondale from 2025. The 23-year-old French all-rounder is hoping to build on her best season yet and is clearly eager to race in pink." (voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Medicalization, Giro Questions, Remco Rumors, Athlete Privacy, Team Budgets, Cycling Needs to Promote its Stars "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: “Medicalization” of the peloton, 2025 Giro questions, latest Remco rumors killed, athlete privacy rights, team budget estimates, cycling needs to promote its stars." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pinarello Focus: Velo Bavarian, Milford, Derbyshire "For women, there is less representation, less opportunity, more of a barrier. That’s why we push our women-only rides more than anything." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) How to clean your helmet "Helmet care is often one of the great forgotten aspects of cycling equipment. Cleaning it regularly will help it retain its original appearance and its ability to protect us from impacts for longer." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Column
Three
November
7, 2024
New Vélo d’Or award honors Gino Mäder "The late Swiss rider will be remembered through a special award at the annual French ceremony." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ben O’Connor sets sights on 2025 after superb Vuelta a Espana performance: “I’m definitely going back to the Tour de France” "Australian, who finished fourth on world rankings, will race for yellow with a fresh lens at Jayco AlUla in 2025." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alan Hatherly makes the leap to the road, leaves Cannondale for Giant, and signs with the Jayco AlUla team "Alan Hatherly surprises everyone by signing with the Jayco AlUla road team and the Giant Factory Racing in mountain bike." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I'm pregnant, and there's only one indoor cycling app I'll be using "Zwift's 'Baby on Board' sessions are more than just workout fodder, they're a lifeline for expectant moms." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Charlie Crowhurst for Future) How the Tour de Trump helped put US pro cycling on the map "35 years ago, Trump put his name to a bike race in the US that he envisaged would rival the Tour de France." By Trevor Ward (cyclist.co.uk) DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images Cyclist charged $1,800 for journey to hospital… in ambulance whose driver crashed into him "The cyclist who suffered a fractured nose has filed a lawsuit worth almost $1 million against the ambulance provider after racking up $47,000 in medical costs." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Rainier Police Department) Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS review: Does the price reduction keep it competitive in 2024? "The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS has dropped in price, but ride quality remains excellent." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Richard Butcher)) 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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