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November
21, 2024
Blogs
"Internal competition is only a positive thing" - Matteo Jorgenson ready to contest for Grand Tour leadership at Visma "In 2025 though, could a Grand Tour leadership opportunity arise for Jorgenson?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Andrew Smith/SWpix via cyclingnews.com) Elisa Longo Borghini: I didn’t transfer to UAE Team ADQ for the money "The Italian talks about her stellar season, moving away from Lidl Trek and why she’s looking for new challenges." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Paid Subscription
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"He is personally interested in you. Small things but valuable for a helper" - Departing UAE man on why Tadej Pogacar garners such support from teammates "According to Sjoerd Bax, who will be departing UAE Team Emirates at the end of the year, the Slovenian knows how to get the best out of his teammates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Prologo Nago R4 PAS 3DMSS saddle review: Lightweight, supportive and not as costly as you may think "Weighing just 150g, the saddle uses 3D printing technology alongside nano carbon rails to keep comfort high and weight low." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Column
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November
21, 2024
Podcasts,
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LTGP’25, Liberty Media, Enhanced Games, USAC Grant, Talent Pool & Rouleur Live "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) French cyclist faces suspended prison sentence and €5,000 fine in doping trial "Marion Sicot, who admitted to taking EPO in 2019, is currently on trial in France." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cyclocross stars still face potential penalties for skipping World Cup races: "I can’t wrap my head around it" "Although the UCI has softened its stance somewhat since Lappartient’s statements, the threat of penalties still looms over riders who make different choices." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Veteran of women's peloton, Mavi García says she still has room for improvement: "I think the day I decide to retire will be the one when I think I haven't got anything left to learn" "Mavi García, who will celebrate 41st birthday next January, may be the oldest rider in women's peloton, but end of her career doesn't seem to be anywhere near on the horizon." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tadej Pogačar on 2025 Paris Roubaix "Pogi talked on 2024, future goals, and the possibility of tackling the iconic cobbled Classic for the first time." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The UCI protects the CX World Cup with its new regulations and threatens to take more severe measures "Some of the top stars of the cyclocross world have been preferring, for years, to skip some rounds of the CX World Cup to participate in national races that often paid them significant sums of money just to be on the start line." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography via cyclingnews.com) 100% Aerocraft glasses "A funky-looking set of glasses with a sculpted angled lens – though the shape and dark tint might not suit all." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
November
21, 2024
Videos
Belgium lead by European Champion Thibau Nys aim for victory in front of home crowds in first World Cup race of this winter "The first World Cup round in Antwerp is just around the corner this weekend." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Claims against bankrupt Bradley Wiggins’s estate double to £2m "Wiggins’s efforts to pursue money through the courts have been paused." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "They don't ask once, they ask many times each year" - Tadej Pogacar's agent reveals widespread transfer interest new before UAE deal "According to the Slovenian's agent, Alex Carera, the world champion is more than deserving of the 8 million euro deal per annum." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) What is UDH and why does it matter? "How the UDH cured the MTB and gravel-hanger hangover." Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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"With the Italian monument and the Spanish grand tour next on Pogačar's career 'to-do list,' the 'Hell of the North' looms as an inevitable target: 'I might have to gain some weight." By Andrew Hood (velo.outside.com) Photo: Gruber Images/Velo Column
One
November
20, 2024
Blogs
Tadej Pogacar: "Monuments and the World Championship are the most beautiful races for me" "Tadej Pogacar has recently won an award in Slovenia where he was together with his fiancée Urska Zigart and truth be told, the UAE Team Emirates rider is at the very top of the cycling world where he can choose what he wants to do in 2025." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Pieterse dives into a a short but intense cyclocross season: Thirteen races in seven weeks! "Puck Pieterse is finally returning. The reigning Fenix Deceuninck mountain bike world champion is preparing for an exciting cyclocross winter." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paris to Ancaster to be part of UCI Gravel World Series in 2025 "The long-running gravel race will be the only Canadian stop in the series." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Knowing the course in a virtual race is maybe even more important than in road racing' - Former eSports World Champion's top tips "Speed skater turned eSports world champion, Loes Adegeest, on how to become virtually unbeatable when racing indoors." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dyane Ribbink) Orbea and Lotto Dstny premiere the documentary "Seeking Excellence: Cycling Heritage" "The cycling of Euskadi and Belgium, with a common DNA when it comes to passion for this sport, have joined hands after Orbea started supplying Lotto Dstny bikes in 2024." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence "Rien Schuurhuis never expected to win this year’s cycling world championships, nor come close to claiming the race’s distinctive rainbow jersey. For the sole representative of the Vatican City in the 200-strong field, simply being at the race in Switzerland was enough." by george ramsay and christopher lamb (sports.yahoo.com) Photo: Athletica Vaticana/Vatican Pool/Getty Images Paid Subscription
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How The Wahoo Eco-System Has a Training Solution for Every Level of Rider "Wahoo may be the only brand that can truly equip you to be a better cyclist, with the most connected indoor and outdoor cycling experience." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Column
Two
November
20, 2024
Pro Log: Lizzie Deignan announces retirement; Ineos Grenadiers take on German development team while Trinity forced to leave road; Astana Qazaqstan keep hiring "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including Lizzie Deignan's final year on the road, Ineos's new development team and Astana's new staff." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Fresh Start For Cavalli With New Team "Team DSM Firmenich PostNL is delighted to announce that climber-extraordinaire and multiple race winner at the highest level, Marta Cavalli, joins their Women’s program for 2025." (voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Everything about Chloé Dygert "Dygert was born in Brownsburg, Indiana. When she was younger she was a basketball prodigy." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Jayco AlUla: Simon Yates' departure (and O'Connor's arrival) might be perfect timing "When Orica GreenEdge launched in 2012, the goal was to put Australian cycling on the map. Now, after 12 seasons in the WorldTour and under its current name Jayco AlUla, the team remains a solid force with its core of Aussies and Kiwis." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arab money makes the competition unbalanced, says Prudhomme: "That's an understatement" "Tour boss Christian Prudhomme sees that Middle Eastern sponsors have changed the playing field. He is not reluctant to change the rules." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colnago unveils new steel road bike "masterpiece" that costs £14,500 and uses only Italian-made components "Just 70 limited-edition Steelnovo frames to be produced, the build complete with Campagnolo Super Record in a "fusion of tradition and technology." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano GRX Di2 2x 12-Speed Review: Benchmark Shifting "Haters will dislike the semi-wireless architecture of 12 speed GRX di2, but I love it, it guarantees long battery life, and the only inconvenience is initial setup if you happen to build your own bike, running a wire from each derailleur, to connect to the internal seatpost battery." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) photo via mtbr.com DT Swiss adds a dynamo option to its gravel wheels "DT Swiss has added new dynamo hub option to its GR 1600 and G 1800 alloy gravel wheelset for riding through the night." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: DT Swiss Column
Three
November
20, 2024
Videos
“I want to leave a legacy in cycling" - Tom Pidcock targeting Monument and World Championship glory in 2025 "Ahead of the 2025 season, the Ineos Grenadiers star is intent on making it his most successful year yet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Everything about Urska Zigart "Urska Zigart is a professional cyclist from Slovenia and one of the most prominent figures of women's sport in the eastern European nation." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Strava users can no longer publicly share activity data on third-party apps, as company aims to crack down on fitness syncing ecosystem "Cyclists won’t be able to share their ride data with others on popular platforms like VeloViewer, with the company also noting that “posts requesting or attempting to have Strava revert business decisions will not be permitted." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Amateur cyclist breaks Strava KOMs on Mortirolo and Stelvio, makes plea for pro contract "Let's hope some kind of opportunity comes from this,' said Canadian Jack Burke, after taking the Mortirolo crown." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jayco AlUla changes tactics due to points system: "In danger zone, points matter more than three wins" "In an interview after the Japan Cup, Matthew Hayman, team leader, shared how and why some riders stopped trying to follow Pogacar. His explanation was, "Want to know the secret? UCI points." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tarling criticizes negative media and is tired of the drama around Ineos' form dip: "Go ride a bike" "The former European champion takes issue with the media coverage of Ineos Grenadiers' form dip. "The media has often been negative about us. It would be great to be part of the turnaround. And to some people, I say... Go ride a bike." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 AXS "Excellent all-round race bike that balances efficiency with comfort." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) A Useful Review: Topeak TetraFender M2 "I can be wet anywhere else and still feel relatively comfortable, provided I’ve dressed correctly. However. Nothing can make me question a ride as quickly as a wet ass." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
November
19, 2024
Blogs
Strava’s Big Changes Aim To Kill Off Apps "Yesterday Strava sent out an e-mail to users, outlining a change that’s occurring almost immediately, regarding 3rd party apps and the way apps are allowed to access and process data from Strava." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Political concerns, stalled negotiations and presence of stars - Why the Giro d'Italia's Albanian start remains at risk "Initially, it had been reported that the delay was due to concerns about the road quality outside the capital of Tirana and financial disagreements." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alvarado's strong start sparks interest among cyclocross fans in potential showdowns with Van Empel "Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado is currently the woman to watch in the 2024-2025 cyclocross season." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Sweeck looks for solutions to strange slumps under Spanish sun: "I can train in peace here" "Sweeck provided an explanation for his puzzling results in Het Nieuwsblad. Twice, he experienced a significant drop-off in performance the day after a victory." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Prodigy for a reason: "Seriously ill" Bäckstedt angry in the shower again, Van Empel and co watch out! "The goal is to defeat Fem van Empel and Puck Pieterse and all those others, but give me one more season, and then we'll see what happens." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Image: in de Leiderstrui Chasing Jenn Jackson "The Canadian XCO, XCC and XCM champion reflects on 2024 and while looking forward to 2025." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Colin Field Paid Subscription
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Two
November
19, 2024
‘It’s been a mentally fatiguing year’ - Tom Pidcock on gold medals, expectations and big dreams "The British rider speaks about a rollercoaster year and looking ahead to the future." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: Sean Hardy Maxim van Gils breaking contract with Lotto Dstny "It is unclear what will happen to van Gils but there will be no shortage of teams seeking to sign him, and most likely this decision comes following guarantees of another team to support him if there is a complaint or lawsuit from Lotto Dstny." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X.com) Kooij praises McLay and discusses future plans: "For now, this is the best team" "Kooij spoke about the upcoming year with Cyclingnews. The 23-year-old sprint sensation from Visma Lease a Bike still has plenty of goals but understands that his team aims to excel in multiple, especially different, areas." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO / Billy Custers) Is the Nino Schurter era coming to an end? "Nino Schurter contemplates one of the hardest seasons of his career." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) You can now own a new Pinarello race bike for just $3500 - So what's the catch? "Pinarello's new F1 retails for just £3000/$3500 - has the Italian superbike manufacturer just become a value brand?" By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pinarello) Check out highlights from Rouleur Live: Canyon, Van Rysel, Colnago, Factor, Cervelo, Bianchi, Fizik "Have a look at some of the most interesting bikes and equipment that we spotted at the London show." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel without limits with the new Mondraker Arid Carbon "Satisfying all gravel users with a single bike is a complicated task. In recent years, the concept of gravel has diversified to the point where the bikes used in UCI Gravel World Series competitions have little in common with those needed to tackle a long-distance event with challenging sections like The Traka." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Mondraker) Subscribe
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"Racing in Europe has been a dream of mine since I could wrap my head around the concept of not everyone being American." Photo: Ethan Glading (@thepenultimatestage) Column
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November
19, 2024
Videos
Why do they say that Tadej Pogáčar is very underpaid? "Despite his millionaire renewal, which will keep him linked to UAE Team Emirates until 2030, some voices argue that the 8 million per year that Tadej Pogacar will earn are an insufficient figure for what his figure represents for this sport." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Present Tense, Future Imperfect "What have Demi Vollering and Lenny Martinez got in common? One thing is they both told their teams they were leaving earlier this season and quickly felt a chill in the air around their employers." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 10 of the best cycling races in cycling history - 2016 Paris Roubaix, Tour de France history and more! "Cycling has a dense and extensive history. Over the years, we have seen incredible races that have lifted us all off the couch and made us vibrate like kids. If we add to that the importance of the Grand Tours or the Monuments, we have more than enough races to build a small list of some of the most memorable moments in cycling history." (AFP Photo via cyclingnews.com) Voeckler does not care about Bardet and Alaphilippe retiring soon: ''Golden generation knocks on the door with Martinez, for example'' "Voeckler points to Magnier, Seixas, and Martinez as French rising stars." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit via cyclingnews.com) Marion Sicot: 4 year EPO ban served, now on trial for dope dealing "The 32 year-old, now coaching and competing in triathlons, is about to go trial in a French criminal court for possession and import of doping products." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jason Kenny: Britain’s most decorated Olympian who is leading the next generation of track sprinters to gold "The British rider talks about his impressive career and the work he’s doing to ensure that the talent keeps on coming through British Cycling." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com DirtySixer's New 32er Gravel Bike Rolls on 32 x 2.4″ Tires, Preorder Ends Soon "The 32er will be aimed towards riders that are slightly smaller with a projected fit range of 5’10” to 6’8″. Bigger than that, David recommends the 36″ Allroad." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / DirtySixer) Subscribe
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