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December 6,
2024
Blogs
We now know Wout van Aert’s brief ‘cross schedule "Six contests including three World Cups on Belgian's program." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lidl Trek unveil bold 2025 team kits with revamped block pattern "Lidl Trek have revealed their 2025 jerseys for both the men’s and women’s squads, retaining the striking red, blue, and yellow color palette associated with the team." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Sean Hardy/Lidl Trek via cyclingnews.com) Movistar women under review: Van Vleuten's money seems to have been spent in two ways "The 2024 cycling year has ended recently, which means that in November and December, we traditionally take the time to reflect on the past and the future." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lotte Kopecky awarded the 2024 Vélo d’Or after stellar season "Lotte Kopecky has been named the best female cyclist of the year, claiming the prestigious Vélo d’Or for the first time in her career." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Vaughters has high hopes for his new recruits: "Baudin will be our breakout rider in 2025" "It is a tradition of Jonathan Vaughters and his EF Education EasyPost to announce the competing riders as (one of the) last teams." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit via cyclingnews.com) Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses RoadR 900 Perf Light - Translucent Black "Affordable, lightweight large-lens wraparound sunnies with a premium performance for bright conditions." By Charlotte Broughton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Eovolt Afternoon Pro "Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of testing Eovolt's Afternoon Vintage, which proved a well-rounded folding eBike." By Tony Tompkins (road.cc) (Image Credit Tony Tompkins) Column
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December 6,
2024
Podcasts,
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Highlights of 2024 - Part I "Five highlights from the year, presented in no particular order. They’re picked for great sport and because we can apply the benefit of hindsight." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van Gils demands guarantees on leadership in Classics, otherwise no deal with new team "According to cycling journalist Daniel Benson, Maxim Van Gils's transfer to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe is imminent." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Loaded startlist for Tour Down Under with both National Champions and Giro d'Italia podium finisher confirmed for 2025 edition "It feels like the 2024 season ended less than couple moments ago and here we are, already setting our sights at 2025 Tour Down Under." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #1: Rudy Project Rebel Helmet, Enduro Bearings, Roka SR-1x Sunglasses, Wahoo ELEMNT ACE, Life Time Hydrate & Muc-Off Waterproof Drypacks "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Magnus Bäckstedt joins Cofidis as the team sets sights on Women’s WorldTour "The women’s team at Cofidis is gearing up for its fourth season with bold ambitions to join the Women’s WorldTour in 2025. With a reinforced squad, a more international roster, and new staff appointments, the French outfit is preparing for an important year ahead." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM Racing via cyclingnews.com) UCI: Masters World Champion positive for Dostanolone & Stanozolol, may loose title "The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced 2X Masters World Sprint Champion Marcel Laurenz of Germany has been provisionally suspended after returning positive anti-doping test results for the banned drugs Dostanolone and Stanozolol." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) These Things are Cool: In-Line-Cable-Adjusters by House of Looptail "Colorado’s House of Looptail is a small company that not only celebrates old bicycles but is dedicated to keeping you riding them." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / House of Looptail) Cyclist returns to UK after 6,000km ride across Europe… and has bike and possessions stolen "Phil Gallon, who had cycled to Turkey, says he’s “devastated” by the theft - which saw his late wife’s possessions stolen - and left “boiling with rage”, after police told him there was “no indication of CCTV at this incident." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Phil Gallon) Column
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December
6, 2024
Videos
Why it’s definitely strange, but also not, that Tom Pidcock will race for Q36.5 "Tom Pidcock has made himself somewhat of a nuisance at Ineos Grenadiers in recent months." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The worst-kept secret in cycling is finally out "Tom Pidcock has signed with a new team, and it’s exactly the one everyone expected." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “2025 is about to get lit” - Tom Pidcock signs three-year deal with second-tier Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team after leaving Ineos Grenadiers - And says he can now make “racing my bike a priority” "This isn’t just a change of jersey, it’s the start of something special,” the double Olympic champion said after terminating his contract early with Ineos this week." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) "These guys are amazing in terms of recovering fast" - Johan Bruyneel dismisses concerns over Remco Evenepoel's training crash "Despite injuries such as a dislocated collarbone and perforated lung though, Johan Bruyneel doesn't expect Evenepoel's Tour de France hopes to be disrupted." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Will Palmer/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 2025 EF Education EasyPost: A Look at the Season Ahead & Roster Announced "After a successful 2024, EF Education EasyPost is set to launch into the coming racing season with renewed ambition and a crew of new recruits eager to make their mark in the biggest races." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Three rainbow jerseys in an epic season for Cannondale Factory Racing "The victory in the XCO World Championship by Alan Hatherly and the double gold in the XCM World Championship by Simon Andreassen and Mona Mitterwallner were the icing on the cake of a perfect season for Cannondale Factory Racing." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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The UCI is considering three rules to slow down the peloton "Amid debate over whether high pack speeds are worsening safety in road racing, the sport's governing body is exploring equipment regulations to slow racing. The bike industry is pushing back." Ronan Mc Laughlin (escapecollective.com) Photography by Cor Vos and Escape Column
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December 5,
2024
Blogs
Giro route presentation not until mid-January, but the start is likely in Albania "Has the moment finally arrived? Apparently yes! Giro organizer RCS has officially announced that the routes will be presented on January 13." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Luca Bettini / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The new Cofidis kit is…well…different? "The long-running French squad revealed its 2025 outfit and it's definitely striking." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cofidis Paid Subscription
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Pro Log: 2025 Vuelta to start in Italy; Amstel Gold under threat by NATO; Steve Cummings joins Jayco AlUla; UCI Track Champions League "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including bad news for the Amstel Gold Race and the Vuelta's Italian depart in 2025." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Titanium ≠ Titanium - What makes it so special? "Object of desire, holy grail, or forbidden fruit? Titanium bikes spark a level of longing that few other materials can match." By Julian Schwede (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter More and more accidents during training, riders are taking matters into their own hands: "Then I can steer off the road in time" "Riders are at risk of crashes and accidents in racing and during training. HLN figured out how often that happens. "At least once a year, I get hit." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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"Evenepoel received successful surgery and discharged from hospital after training crash but faces slow rehab for devastated shoulder." By Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) (Photo: Gruber Images) "Life is scary" - Oumi Evenepoel thanks fans for support after Remco's training crash "Evenepoel's wife Oumi was there at the scene and has now thanked fans for their messages of support." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Will Palmer/SWpix via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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The real Strava Year in Sport review "2024: A tumultuous year for the sports tech titan." By Iain Treloar (escapecollective.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 5,
2024
Podcasts,
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Doping, Amateur Sports? Tour Colombia Postponed, Cycling’s Haves and Have-Nots, Race Safety "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like without Ineos Grenadiers? "The British rider has officially terminated his contract with the team after a turbulent season - what's next?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) As Tom Pidcock departs, where do Ineos Grenadiers go from here? "With a star rider gone and a lack of morale evident, the team looks to have a lot of ground to make up." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Trial of woman charged with killing USA Jr National rider Magnus White postponed "The Colorado USA criminal trial for a woman charged with running over and killing 17-year-old Magnus White in 2023 as he was preparing for the UCI World Championships has been postponed until March 2025." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Domenico Pozzovivo stopped and fined by Italian police for riding two abreast, as retired pro cyclist says “I’d rather pay the fine than risk ending up under another car” "The Italian, who suffered a broken arm and leg after being hit by a driver in 2019, was training with Diego Ulissi when he was fined €18.50 for cycling on the “left side of the road”, which Pozzovivo says makes him more visible to motorists." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (picture credit RCS Sport, LaPresse) "We are looking at why we were involved in so many crashes" - Visma investigating root cause of disaster year "After their record-breaking and all-conquering season in 2023, Team Visma Lease a Bike were quite literally brought back down to earth with a bump in 2024 as numerous crashes continually interrupted the seasons of the team's star riders." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago “I live the reality of the danger of cycling in traffic almost every day” - Tadej Pogačar joins international road safety campaign urging drivers to respect cyclists "The world champion’s involvement in the UN campaign, which aims to protect cyclists from “predictable and preventable” collisions, comes in the same week rival Remco Evenepoel was injured in an apparent ‘dooring’ incident." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Review: Giant Revolt Advanced 2 "Over the past few months, this affordable rig has taken us to unique places a road bike wouldn’t touch." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found) What not to buy a cyclist for Christmas - Swerve these shoddy cycling gifts to avoid a festive faux pas "Last Christmas, you gave me a useless bike part. But the very next day, I gave it away. This year, to save me from tears, please give me something special." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
5, 2024
Rafaelle Carrier’s strong start to CX season: What’s ahead "The junior national 'cross champ earned her first WC podium, but she has plenty of goals still to achieve." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Does Visma Lease a Bike already have successors to Van Empel and Vos? "You hope they can fulfill that role" "Imogen Wolff, only 18 years old, has completed her first cyclocross races for Visma Lease a Bike. With Slovakian Viktoria Chladonova, the British rider should become part of the future of cyclocross for the Dutch team." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com)Photo: In de Loiderstrui World Cup CX Sardinia 2024: Schedules, favorites, how to watch "The action of the CX World Cup, with the dispute of the 3rd race of the 2024/25 edition, moves to the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia next Sunday, December 8th." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) .Image via ucicyclocrossworldcup-sardinia.com Gaudu's rescue operation successful, new haircut led to comeback: "A new look for a new career" "I'm back on the path I had set for myself," Gaudu tells his team, Groupama FDJ." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘There’s work to be done' - Joanna Rowsell on driving progress in women’s sport "After winning two Olympic gold medals, the British woman is now passionate about inspiring the next generation." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com What's the biking equivalent of 10,000 steps a day? "The phrase 'gotta get my steps in' has become part of everyday life. But what if there were a simpler, faster way to meet your daily activity needs?" By Caroline Dezendorf (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia Ride Like a Pro USA Returns to St. Augustine: Bigger and Better! "Spend an exciting winter weekend in Florida and experience the ultimate cycling event with Italian flair. Gear up and get ready for the Giro d’Italia Ride Like a Pro in St. Augustine!" By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Gaciron Raptor-3000 front bike light "Very bright light with excellent beam shapes and mount, but annoying mode selection." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) We tested the Classified Powershift on the 3T Strada "Classified Powershift: two internal speeds in the hub and goodbye to the derailleur forever." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via yahoo.com Proof that bike lanes can actually help emergency responders "The anti-bike lane crowd likes to say that ambulances can’t reach people as fast." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Observing The City @observinthecity/X Column
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December 4,
2024
Blogs
Enduro rider denounces sexual assault by a World Cup rider "Spanish rider Ares Masip comes forward after Leogang assault." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel shares details of further injuries after 'scary' training ride collision with vehicle "The comeback starts now' says double Olympic champion after undergoing surgery in Herentals on Tuesday evening." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (@EvenepoelRemco)) Van der Poel could have a minimal CX season but without missing Benidorm "The cyclocross season is approaching its peak and we still have no news on which races Mathieu van der Poel will compete in, while anticipation grows awaiting the announcement of his calendar." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) State Secretary Vincent Karremans is hopeful the Amstel Gold Race will take place: "But it’s still uncertain" "The NATO summit, which will occur in The Hague in June 2025, has significant implications for Dutch cycling." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The team needs to be thoroughly overhauled" - Dutch pundits agree that Ineos needs to move on from their past if they aim to succeed in the future "Ineos Grenadiers had been in a decline for a few years but it was never as painfully clear as at the end of this season that big changes need to be made to ensure the legacy of the British team" By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) "They are 2 weeks away from home, for 2 hours of competition" - Cyclocross teams face logistical puzzle "How do teams and riders handle two World Cups more than a thousand kilometers apart and two seas apart? IDLProCycling.com did some research about it in Ireland." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: In de Loiderstrui Paid Subscription
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Campagnolo returns to cycling's WorldTour to support one of the "biggest teams," signing four-year agreement with Team Cofidis "After a one-season hiatus, the storied Italian components brand has signed a four-year agreement to supply Team Cofidis with Campagnolo groupsets and wheels from 2025." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 4,
2024
Podcasts,
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Tom Pidcock leaving Ineos Grenadiers, according to reports "Yorkshire rider to leave British team after turbulent season." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Luke Rowe: Partying with Rigoberto Urán, Team Sky’s blue line, and screaming DSs "Rouleur puts the questions to the man who has been one of cycling's most trusted and loyal domestiques." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) EF Education EasyPost confirm 29-man squad for 2025 season: "We’ve got lots of upside riders... It’s time for them to start producing" "EF Education EasyPost and team boss Jonathan Vaughters it's set to be a big season as seven new signings revamp the squad for the upcoming campaign." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The 'impossible dream' gets closer as Unbound's only European qualifier opens for entries "Heathland Gravel is held next August in Belgium's Limburg province." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) EF Oatly Cannondale’s Second Season Brings Ambition and a Dynamic 2025 Roster "EF Oatly Cannondale’s second racing season is set to be even more thrilling than its inaugural year. The team’s athletes and staff are determined to surpass the successes of 2024, a challenging but exciting ambition." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) The story behind Strava hero Jack Burke, who wants to follow in Lemmen's footsteps: "You have to do something with this!" "Over the last few weeks, he has, without question, been one of cycling's most discussed figures. " By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Instagram) The Podium Cafe Rings the Last-Lap Bell "Just shy of our 19th birthday, the Podium Cafe will cease publication." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Pierre Lahalle/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking "I took Pinarello’s Dogma XC hardtail back to where it first won gold to find out what made the Italian XC racing thoroughbred so dominant." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Paul Brett via cyclingnews.com) Culprit CCSR Armrests Boost Aerobar Comfort & Control, From Triathlon to Gravel "I’ll admit that I was quite reluctant to put a set of these giant Culprit CCSR armrests onto the lightweight aero bar setup I bolt onto my gravel bike for ultra-distance-style endurance riding." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
4, 2024
Spanish cyclists are faster than the global average and continue to prefer Orbea and the Garmin 530 "Strava explains that this report is compiled by combining billions of activity data from its global community of more than 135 million people in over 190 countries," By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via strava.com Golden oldie Garmin Edge 530 still the most popular computer according to Strava data "Fitness platform's Trend Report reveals tech and activity insights for the year." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) The UCI’s Champagne problem "The celebratory spraying of Champagne is the only way to truly finish a race, but at what cost?" By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) EPO Epidemic? 16th amateur tests positive for Erythropoietin "The International Cycling Union (UCI) reports that cyclist Bilal Haitham Alsaadi of Qatar has been provisionally suspended after returning positive anti-doping test results for the banned drug Erythropoietin (EPO). " Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "In my team, no one will use Carbon Monoxide. I promise. Even if the 19 other teams do" - Marc Madiot stands firm on controversial debate "With calls to ban the method on the rise, Groupama FDJ boss Marc Madiot has now committed to the fact his team will never use the controversial approach to perform gain." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thomas De Gendt enters the gravel world: "Really excited about the challenge" "Quitting? Absolutely not! Thomas De Gendt can't live without the bike. In 2025, he will continue his career, like many others have done since, in the gravel world." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mavic Cosmic S 42 Disc "Well-made set of carbon wheels at the more affordable end of the market, but not the lightest or stiffest." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Wahoo Elemnt Ace's Wind Sensor and features explained - But does it have a size problem? "The New Wahoo Elemnt challenges the likes of the Garmin Edge 1050 Solar, and Hammerhead Karoo." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) SA champion banned for using experimental drugs not approved for humans "The 25 year-old South African BMX National Champion tested positive after winning two National BMX Cup races on 22-23 June 2024, according to SAIDS." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.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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