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November
18, 2024
Blogs
This will be the program for Pedersen in 2025: "That's where we want to maximize performance" "Mads Pedersen's spring season was practically outstanding. In small French stage races, he took one victory after another." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Big earner in the peloton, but Pogacar is still "massively underpaid" "What’s holding cycling back from taking the next step? "You can’t tell me there aren’t enough viewers. In July, cycling has a clear runway: the NBA is done, American football hasn’t started yet... Cycling is a global sport, everyone watches it." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Channel Pogi-Power with Stealthy MET Pogačar Blačk Trenta & Manta Helmets "While most special pro edition bikes and components go over the top with outlandish styling, the only thing coming out the top of these two new MET Tadej Pogačar Blačk edition road helmets are his signature locks." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Jimmy Ashby Wins 2024 Tassie Gift "As the cycling season draws to a close in most of the northern hemisphere, it’s starting ‘Down Under’ in Australia. Over the last couple of weeks, the 2024 Tassie Gift took 33 intrepid bikepackers to Tasmania." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Coospo CS500 GPS Cycling Computer Review "The CS500 supports breadcrumb navigation (no base maps) and as far as I can tell it is the cheapest cycling computer available with turn-by-turn navigation." By Brandon Bilyeu (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
18, 2024
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
"They want to get me a little, but they only add oil to the fire” - Tadej Pogacar responds to 2025 Tour de France revisiting his past problem climbs "In 2025, the Tour de France seems to be going on a journey to all of the places that Tadej Pogacar has shown rare signs of weakness in the past." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Carlos Rodriguez reportedly set to lead the Ineos Grenadiers' 2025 Tour de France challenge "It is being reported than Spanish talent Carlos Rodriguez will once again lead the British team's charge at the Tour de France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The final day of Rouleur Live 2024 "Greg LeMond brought the main stage to a close on the last day of Rouleur Live." Richard Windsor (rouleur.cc) Photos Bucci/Startt/Hardy More bad news for British cycling as Tom Pidcock's former team set to fold "The team that produced the likes of Tom Pidcock, Paul Magnier and Ben Healy, is looking like to will have to fold, and stop racing." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) 10 cool bikes from Rouleur Live: Trek, Cannondale, Pinarello/Zwift & more "Take a quick look at some of the most interesting and quirky bikes on display in London at the end of last week." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Heading into a New Broadcasting Era "American media giant Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is on the cusp of securing the exclusive rights to broadcast the Tour de France (TDF) in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2026." (procyclingstats.com) (Credits not Found) Fizik Tempo Beat Shoes "Impressive do-it-all shoes that perform admirably both on and off the bike." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
18, 2024
7 pro cycling things that should be left in 2024 "Fingers crossed the blue jersey epidemic is solved, Demi Vollering finds peace and Roglič stops crashing at the Tour de France." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Tim de Waele/Getty Images No faded glory, but resurrection, Jungels wants to win again: "My last chance" "Bob Jungels is leaving for Ineos Grenadiers, where he has signed for two years, saying goodbye to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe after two years." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Joerg Mitter "I honestly thought I’d never leave" - Luke Rowe excited for fresh start after Ineos Grenadiers departure "Welshman spoke openly at Rouleur Live about why he needed to leave the British squad to stay 'uncomfortable." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carlos Sainz edition in detail "In collaboration with Specialized, Carlos Sainz has just debuted an exclusive S-Works Tarmac SL8 designed just for him." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via maillotmag.com Ride a Virtual Zwift Pinarello Dogma Road Bike in the Real World! "A virtual road bike replica collaboration between Zwift & Pinarello creates a real super limited edition Dogma F bike that you can now ride on real-world roads, just like the one you ride around Watopia in the off-season." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I owe cycling a proper goodbye": Irish cyclist convinced judge to delay 16-month jail sentence so he could ride Gran Fondo World Championships "Cahir O'Higgins assaulted and harassed a former colleague, his prison sentence starting once he returned from finishing 131st in the 45-49 age category road race, where he wanted to "wear the Irish colors with pride." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (UCI Media Centre images) Tifosi Moab Sunglasses Review "As with all Tifosi models, the price point can’t be beat. For under $80, these sunglasses come with three interchangeable lenses and provide exceptional visibility, lightweight comfort, and style." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) Photo via pezcyclingnews.com Column
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November
17, 2024
Niels Vandeputte scores big victory in third round of X2O Badkamers Trofee "Van der Haar clings tenaciously to series lead." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Alvarado and Brand pitch fantastic battle at X2O Trofee Round 3 "Alvarado scores third consecutive victory of the season." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Niels Vandeputte finally sees top form rewarded after weeks of close calls "Niels Vandeputte has been one of the most in form riders in the cyclocross world over recent weeks without much reward." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "That may not have been her smartest move..." - Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado capitalizes on tactical error by Lucinda Brand at Flandriencross "The Dutch star's hopes of success were boosted by a tactical error from one of her rivals." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paid Subscription
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Nimbl Urano Handmade Carbon Gravel Bike Shoes Deliver Ultimate Performance "The handmade Italian shoemakers at Nimbl have a new premium Urano gravel bike racing shoe built on their proven ultra thin and ultra stiff monocoque carbon sole." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Elite Women at
13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite Men at
15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:30am Pacific.
The races will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 4:25am Pacific."
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Column
Two
November
17, 2024
"The expectations grew in the last few years and I didn’t meet them" - Tom Pidcock honest on Ineos tension and Tour de France disappointment "I’m never gonna lie. It’s true, we’ve had a difficult year, I’ve had a difficult year. It’s not what we wanted," admits the double Olympic gold medallist at Rouleur Live." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe loses nutritionist due to Roglic's arrival: "Monitoring Primoz was extremely stressful" "Slovenian Exercise Physiologist Tim Podlogar, who dealt with nutritional strategies, will move to Tudor Pro Cycling. The arrival of Primoz Roglic was a big reason for his departure." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon How to turn your gravel bike into a winter machine "Ideal for winter's rigors it may be, but even your gravel bike needs a bit of love when the weather turns." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Check out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish rode to four Tour de France stage wins "Cav has just retired with a record 35 Tour de France stage wins, four of them achieved in 2016 on this rim-braked aero bike with blacked out components." By Mat Brett (road.cc) Simon Wilkinson simon@swpix.com Ribble Allroad SL R - Hero "Not a bad bike, but promises more than it delivers and doesn't quite live up to expectation." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Join the 3rd Annual LA Bike Fest Fundraiser Happy Hour on November 23rd "BikeLA hosts its 3rd Annual LA Bike Fest Fundraiser Happy Hour and Celebration of bike-minded people from daily commuters to weekend warriors, and everyone in between." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Subscribe
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Coryn Labecki reflects on an astonishing career "A few months after hanging up her bike, Coryn Labecki is loving retired life." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) (Photo: Gruber Images) Subscribe
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"American GC contender assesses storming 2024 season while also discussing gap to top rivals." (velo.outside.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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November
17, 2024
Videos
Suspicions of corruption at the heart of Portuguese cycling - Money laundering, non-payment and chronic abuse in top teams "In the world of cycling not everything is perfect and in many cases - even when it comes to top teams - almost everything is far from perfect." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) Zoe Bäckstedt looking to take another step in the cyclocross season: "Like everyone else here, I want to win" "Zoe Bäckstedt rode her second race of the season at the Aardbeiencross Merksplas yesterday." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago How we had to convince SD Worx multitalented Schreiber of how good she is and could potentially be "Marie Schreiber is a well-known cycling name, but maybe not the first person you mention when discussing road cycling or cyclocross among cycling fans" By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: In de Loiderstrui Alpecin Deceuninck snatches Slovenian talent Glivar from UAE Team Emirates: "Barely had room to race" "The 22-year-old rider is making the move to get more opportunities, as he was overshadowed in Tadej Pogacar's team." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com He's back! Remco Evenepoel returns to training following dental surgery "His first ride since the surgery took him Halle and through Schepdaal, his home, for a ride of over 60km in less than two hours. “Learning to ride a few teeth lighter,” he joked on Strava." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Will Palmer/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Grega Bole wins world’s richest fondo a second time - Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo "Boles, who last won the race in 2022, out-sprinted breakaway companion and teammate Tim Marsman to win in 3:20:52 and take home a winners check worth ~26,000 EUR." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Are flimsy bike lane bollards actually safer for cyclists? "The bollard buckled and then acted as a ramp, throwing the dummy off and causing the bike to tip over. In a real-life situation, the person riding the bike would have suffered serious injuries." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit - brooksby) Column
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November
16, 2024
Laurens Sweeck takes perfectly timed victory at Superprestige Aardbeiencross "Toon Aerts second and Lars van der Haar third at Aardbeiencross." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado holds off Lucinda Brand for victory at Superprestige Merksplas "Marie Schreiber third at Aardbeiencross." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Long-term review: Chromag flat pedals "Thoughts after five years on a Chromag pedal." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by: Colin Field 2024 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas Live Stream "Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas, Belgium Schedule (Saturday). Women
at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Men
at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
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Pacific."
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Two
November
16, 2024
News,
Podcasts, (Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Muriel Furrer’s funeral held, but questions linger "The junior cyclist’s passing during the road worlds in September continues to shake the cycling world as investigations into her death unfold." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI “I’m angry with myself" - Thibau Nys fumes after missing out at Superprestige Aardbeiencross Merksplas "The Belgian was left frustrated as he came across the line in 4th." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "I immediately saw that Tadej was different from other cyclists" - Super-agent Alex Carera explains what makes Pogacar special "I immediately saw that Tadej was different from other cyclists. At a young age he already had a great personality. He was a calm and quiet person, but his ideas about what he wanted to achieve were already crystal clear at the age of eighteen." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com) Want to earn discounted cycling kit just by riding your bike? App partners with Garmin Connect to convert miles to virtual coins; The future of urban bike parking? You wouldn't even need a lock... + more "All the hottest new tech from the past seven days, including new stuff from Strava, Koo, Isobar, Bikedok, Kickstarter, Imatra and Garmin." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Peter Sagan set to headline Titan Desert Saudi Arabia 2024 "250 cyclists will take part in the NEOM Titan Desert Saudi Arabia 2024 that will take place between the 18th and 22nd of November in the region of NEOM, in Saudi Arabia." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Rivals turned friends? Legends Chris Froome and Alberto Contador ride together in Miami "Despite their intense rivalry throughout their careers, the duo have a strong relationship and high levels of respect for one another." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Social Media Column
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November
16, 2024
Videos
Ian Ackert conquers Lévis course to take Canadian elite cross title "Gunnar Holmgren races onto second elite podium." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Bella Holmgren powers to first elite Canadian cyclocross championship "Rochette and McGill round out the podium in Lévis." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "I don't want my kids to inhale toxic gas in order to become World Champions either" - Company behind carbon monoxide rebreathers approves ban of abuse of the technique "Detalo Health, the company behind the carbon monoxide (CO) rebreathers used by multiple WorldTour teams, has responded to a call by the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC) for the technique not to be practiced." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: detalo-health.com Tweets of the week: What's next for Mark Cavendish? "It's the question on everyone's lips." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Rodeo Labs Unveils the Flaanimal Ti 6.0 "Rodeo Labs raises the bar once again with the much-anticipated Flaanimal Titanium 6.0, an iteration that redefines what it means to be a multi-category bike while celebrating craftsmanship and innovation in titanium." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) Hammerhead Heart Rate Monitor "Very easy to get set up, great connectivity and battery life." By Matt Buckley (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 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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