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Prudhomme vs The peloton: Five ways to make road racing slower "As the Tour de France director inartfully suggests riders are responsible for their own safety, how might you actually force slower racing, and would it work?" Ronan Mc Laughlin (escapecollective.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon, Cor Vos Cyclocross rankings 2024/2025 | Without even racing, Van der Poel rises to second position in UCI ranking "This year, we once again have the Superprestige, X2O Trophy, later the World Cup, and also the overarching UCI Ranking, which is kept up-to-date." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Bob Jungels is worried about the demands of pro cycling: ‘The intensity is not sustainable - I’m skeptical if we can still push it’ "Bob Jungels speaks openly about his concerns regarding the future of the sport." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: A. Bucci Another tragedy in cycling: Tuur Hancke dies on his 19th birthday "The Belgian’s team shared the heartbreaking news on Wednesday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: The Leadout Cycling Academy Paid Subscription
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Andrew L'Esperance on 2024 and the end of the Maxxis Factory Racing team "Reflections on 2024 and what the future may bring." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Javier Martínez Revamped Cervélo P-Series UCI TT & Tri Bike Gets French Painter-Inspired Limited Edition "Cervélo just rolled out a flashy limited edition Paris Green P-Series time trial & triathlon frame kit inspired by 19th-century French impressionist and post-impressionist painters." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Two
November
27, 2024
The CX World Cup comes to Dublin: Schedules, favorites, how to watch "Iserbyt and Van Empel, cyclists to beat in the Dublin CX World Cup race." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Are Van Aert and Van der Poel still essential to cyclocross? Numbers stay strong: "Fans love the rivalry" "For weeks now, the big question has been whether or not Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel will return to cyclocross." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Amateur cyclist beats Sepp Kuss's time on Alpe d'Huez to take Strava KOM "Jack Burke hopes professional teams will offer him 'a chance to compete against the best." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Review: Tifosi Sanctum Cobalt Bloom (Limited Edition) "Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with UVA / UVB protection from harmful UV Rays." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña ENVE SES Aero Pro, Pogacar's integrated handlebar goes on sale for 1400€ "The prestigious brand of wheels and components ENVE finally launches its integrated road handlebar." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Enve via cyclingnews.com) Scribe Cycling Core Superlight 60-D "Stunning performance, great durability and a very competitive price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Madrone Jab MTB Derailleur is a Serviceable 9-12sp Mechanical Beauty Cheaper Than XX1 "Ashland, Oregon’s Madrone Cycles has finally done it with the Jab - a premium but still affordable & futureproof mechanical mountain bike derailleur to make you rethink your drivetrain." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
27, 2024
Girmay would be happy to win just one Tour stage next year: "I already got what I never even dreamed of before" "Three Tour de France stage wins and a green jersey may be a hard act to follow in 2025 but the grounded Eritrean looks set to embrace the confidence, not bow to the pressure." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher via cyclingnews.com) Saint Piran announces closure, leaving no British men's Continental teams "Unfortunately for us, the stars did not align in 2024 and it has taken its toll,' team says in statement." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Will Palmer/SWpix) Cycling 2025: Astana Rebrands While Quintana Commits to Movistar "The 2025 cycling season will feature a new team that will have new bikes and 12 new riders, whereas one established rider of the tour will remain with his current employers for another year." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Wide and Deep Handlebar Bags "We love handlebar bags! Putting the weight up front means it’s easier to balance, especially when you’re riding out of the saddle." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) On and off the record with Kevin Vermaak - Cape Epic founder "With the new South African Gravel Burn stage race opening for entries next week, we speak with its creator, who also founded the Cape Epic - meet Kevin Vermaak." Words by Steve Thomas (road.cc) Photography courtesy of Gravel Burn Tires with automatic inflation could take over the peloton in 2025 "First preseason concentration for Visma Lease a Bike on the roads of Flanders that has served as a first contact and to start testing the equipment they will use throughout the next season." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Future/ Peter Stuart via cyclingnews.com) Green Oil Massive Brush SLR "Undeniably pricey and not the only brush you'll need, but excellent for general cleaning." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
26, 2024
Blogs
Sean Kelly on Tadej Pogacar: "I can see him winning Roubaix before Milano Sanremo" "Tadej Pogacar is aiming high in 2025 and the biggest goal of his spring will be Milano Sanremo." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The 5 times Tadej Pogacar was directly beaten in 2024 "Tadej Pogacar has won 25 races in 2024 which include Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, World Championships, Liège Bastogne Liège, Il Lombardia and much more." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Roglic possesses remarkable fact in modern cycling. "I want to try to adapt to this style of racing" "In an era where Grand Tour overall battles seem to be dominated by the young, Primož Roglič stands out. He is the only rider who has stood on the top step of the podium in his 30s at any of the revered three-week races during the last six years." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 21 things you didn't know about Annemiek van Vleuten "Few, if any, riders can boast a palmarès as decorated as Annemiek van Vleuten’s. The Dutchwoman was four-time world champion, with titles split evenly between the road and time trial, and has won each of the major stage races in France, Italy and Spain." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images) UCI concerned about carbon monoxide use among riders: "WADA must also take a position" "In a statement Tuesday afternoon, the UCI sent a message to cycling leaders. The International Cycling Union explicitly asks riders to stop inhaling carbon monoxide (CO). " By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Paid Subscription
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Quoc M3 Air road cycling shoes "Great looking WorldTour-level shoes that take ventilation up a notch." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Otso Cycles Warakin Steel Allroad: First Look "The Warakin is designed for multi-surface rides, overnighters, gravel races, and commuting." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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26, 2024
How Did The Neo-Pros to Watch Do? "At the start of the season ten riders were picked to follow for the year. Here’s a look how they got on." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) "The cannibal of modern cycling" - Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel agree Tadej Pogacar had 'best season in the history of cycling' "In 2024 there are little doubts that the rider of the year is Tadej Pogacar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vingegaard defends himself against comment from Hinault: "I really don't think he has a clue" "Hinault spoke in December about the differences between Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel on the one hand and Vingegaard on the other. " By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New 5.9kg Scott Addict RC is the 'lightest bike Scott has ever made' and still has room for 34mm tires "The new Scott Addict RC Ultimate breaks 6kg barrier from factory and still has genuinely practical features." By Sam Gupta (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo Josh Ross/Velo) Dissecting the Hour Record "When Dan Bingham did a full dress rehearsal in preparation for his Hour attempt and published the data, it’s a sport scientist’s Christmas!" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Just words on a piece of paper' - Matthew Richardson responds to Australia ban and sanctions "Track sprinter who switched nationality to GB hopes fallout can be 'put to bed." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix) Opinion: Are electronic groupsets worth the investment? "Thoughts on drivetrains, buttons, batteries, fast vs slow, good vs evil, wristwatches and zen states of being." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Bontrager Aeolus RSL TLR - Forget the cotton casing "The Bontrager Aeolus RSL TLR is Trek’s new entry into the competition for the best everyday road training and racing tire." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo) Column
Three
November
26, 2024
Videos
Denmark skips under-23 and junior worlds in Rwanda - Will others? "The Danish Cycling Union announced its decision on Wednesday, saying it was a difficult one." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 21 things you didn't know about Egan Bernal "Egan Bernal is one of Colombian cycling's most talented exports. Born in the capital city of Bogotá, he was raised in nearby Zipaquirá, and today stands as the only person from his country to have ever won the Tour de France, doing so in the 2019 edition." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) EF director responds to the proposal to reduce speed in competition "Some surprising statements from Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme that have not been long in receiving a response." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (SprintCyclingAgency via road.cc) Ten Dam amazed at course of events surrounding Van Gils: "Alex Carera drove him crazy" "Alex Carera drove him crazy, telling him he should earn one or two million." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Found: Single Sided Pendulum Flat Pedal Design is Completely Unique "This unique pedal design is called the Pendulum Pedal and it’s the brainchild of Canada’s Outlier." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Southern California’s Favorite Thanksgiving Day Bike Rides Return "We have put together a list of some of Southern California’s favorite Thanksgiving Day Bike Rides that will help you burn some extra calories and enjoy the day on the bike with your cycling friends." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Black Friday Cycling Deal Roundup – All the best cycling, outdoor & gear sales starting now! "Black Friday is no longer confined to the day after Thanksgiving. Many companies have been running early Black Friday or Thanksgiving sales already for days or even weeks." By Kristi Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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Mission Milan-San Remo: More Indications That
Italian Classic Will Be Huge Goal for Tadej Pogačar
"World champion Pogačar near-obsessed with La Primavera following series of near-misses." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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November
25, 2024
Blogs
Wout van Aert’s cyclocross campaign still up in the air "Belgian said to be struggling to run after serious knee injury sustained at the Vuelta a España." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Becoming a teammate of Pogacar is very special" - Rune Herregodts determined to prove himself at UAE Team Emirates "UAE Team Emirates have five new faces arriving ahead of the 2025 season. One of those signings is 26-year-old Belgian, Rune Herregodts." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)(Image credit: ZLM Tour/ Intermarché Wanty via cyclingnews.com) Le Coq Sportif enters into bankruptcy proceedings "Hard times for Le Coq Sportif, a legendary brand in the sports textile industry whose image has been linked to the yellow jersey of the Tour de France for years." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Southern California Road Racing Events Calendar Announced "2025 SoCal Bike Racing Road Racing Season Kicks Off in January." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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Coros Pace 3 "Great value, lots of features, good battery life and very comfortable to wear." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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November
25, 2024
Podcasts,
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Weekend XC recap, plus update on Wout van Aert’s season "The Exact ‘Cross and World Cup stories, plus what’s next for Belgian superstar Wout van Aert." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Juan Ayuso could be set to race the Giro d'Italia 2025 - Will he finally be able to step out of Tadej Pogacar's shadow? "According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, UAE Team Emirates would like Juan Ayuso to race the Giro d'Italia 2025." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 21-year-old DSM - Firmenich PostNL rider ends career after concussion: "The dream isn’t over" "Benjamin Peatfield, a 21-year-old rider, announced via Instagram that his contract with the Dutch team has been mutually terminated." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Everything about Katarzyna Niewiadoma "Katarzyna Niewiadoma, also the partner of former pro rider Taylor Phinney, has turned pro in 2014 with Raabobank-lIV Woman Cycling Team after a trainee period the previous summer." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Olympian Matthew Richardson banned for life by Australia "Track sprinter swapped nationality following Paris Olympics, and now competes for Great Britain." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bartali's Bicycle, by Megan Hoyt, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno "Strange new ideas began to spread across the land beyond the Alps and beneath the Dolomites. Armies marched. Generals barked orders." By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) Image: Megan Hoyt and Iacopo Bruno From Africa to the world: the rise of cycling apparel brand, Ciovita "How Ciovita, a small South African company, plans to grow its cycling apparel footprint in Europe and beyond." By Aaron Borrill (off.road.cc) Photo: Nick Muzik Column
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November
25, 2024
Videos
"It is absolutely infuriating to me how these fat cats, who have never raced throw the blame of safety issues in cycling on the riders" - EF boss lashes out against UCI & ASO "The talk of safety in cycling and the amount of crashes has arguably never been more of a hot topic than in 2024, after much-discussed incidents involving some of the most high profile riders in the entire peloton." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bikes have got more expensive - But - We no longer start every ride wondering how long they'll remain functional "Modern machines take all the jeopardy out of leaving the house." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Soudal Quick Step under review: In the footsteps of magnificent Evenepoel and Merlier, Lefevere prepares new generation of wolves "All eyes are on Remco Evenepoel and a little bit on Tim Merlier." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling Infrastructure in the U.S.: How Each State Is Building Better Bike Ports for a Greener Future "Cycling infrastructure across the U.S. is on the rise, with states and cities investing in projects that will help make biking a more viable transportation option." By Sponsored Post (Credits not Found) Burglar avoids jail for stealing bikes worth $100,000 from Lance Armstrong "The six bikes stolen from a storage unit in Austin in Texas were collectively valued at $105,800 and included a 2010 Trek Madone raced by Armstrong." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Credits not Found) How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorwear and Carrera "Top-of-the-range cycling shoes, a sub-£500 road bike, 60mm carbon wheels and winter gear, check out the latest products we're testing right now." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ortlieb Repair Week "Bike brands are generally in the biz of getting people to buy new gear, but the German bag/pannier/backpack/etc. maker Ortlieb has an answer to Black Friday and buybuybuy, which is to offer a sale on repairs." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (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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