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December 9,
2024
Blogs
Live Blog: “Slow down the bikes to save lives,
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Seventies star says Tadej Pogačar's long range attacks would never have been allowed in his day "The Slovenian might be the best today, but he isn't better than we were, the Belgian insists." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock to keep riding Pinarello (sort of) "The British rider signed with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, but will keep riding the Italian brand’s off-road bikes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Pinarello "Ben's departure was hard to take, he had a fantastic season" - Julien Jurdie rues Ben O'Connor's Decathlon AG2R exit "After four seasons racing for the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale setup, Ben O'Connor departs for leadership of Team Jayco AlUla in 2025." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld/SWpix.com) My sport refuses to promote disabled athletes "Sarah Storey has accused cycling chiefs of failing to properly promote disabled athletes." By Ben Rumsby (sports.yahoo.com) Getty Images/Tim P. Whitby Paid Subscription
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2024 Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee draws record crowd over weekend "Wisconsin Bike Fed's popular Santa Cycle Rampage drew a record number of registered riders Saturday, topping more than 1,700 official participants." By Lori Nickel (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Enduro Bearings Upgrade Options "Enduro has every shape - well, only one shape - round. They offer a selection of ‘good, better, best’ options, from affordable ABEC 3 and ABEC 5 chromium steel to corrosion-resistant 440C stainless steel to our premium, lifetime-guaranteed XD15 ceramic-hybrid spinners." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The most expensive bib tights we'll have ever reviewed! Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Hunt, Muc-Off, Coros and Madison "As well as Assos' £420 bib longs, we're also currently trying out the "absolute fastest" road race wheelset, wet weather accessories, winter cycling kit and a GPS smartwatch, with full reviews coming soon." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 9,
2024
Highlights of 2024 - Part II "Five highlights from the year, presented in no particular order. They’re picked for great sport and the value of hindsight." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Eddy Merckx Hospitalized with Broken Hip After Bike Crash "The accident occurred near Merckx’s home in Belgium, where he was riding with friends on a regular group outing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) via velo.outside.com Colnago ditches the traditional diamond frame for its radical new Y1Rs - 'The most aerodynamic UCI-compliant road bike in the World Tour' "Designed in conjunction with Team UAE and the result of years of innovative R&D Colnago's Y1Rs cuts a progressive departure from the existing VR4s. Is this the shape of things to come?" By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) Laura Stigger signs with the road team SD Worx Protime "The Austrian cyclist Laura Stitgger is currently ranked number 3 in the UCI XCO ranking, but for 2025 she has just announced her signing with the women's road team SD Worx Protime." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Zwift Expands Virtual Shifting Compatibility: Elite Direto XR, JetBlack VOLT V2, Decathlon D100 "Zwift has announced an expansion of compatibility for the Zwift Cog and virtual shifting for three additional trainers today." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Hub motor vs Mid motor? What's the difference? "Which kind of eBike motor would suit you best? We outline the pros and cons." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo: Oli Pendrey Number of New Yorkers cycling at record high for fourth straight year "A record number of New Yorkers took to the town on two wheels this year, according to the city’s Department of Transportation data." Evan Simko-Bednarski (sports.yahoo.com) Photo via BSNYC Subscribe
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To explain Pidcock’s two bike sponsors, just follow the money "Pidcock will ride Pinarello mountain, gravel, and cyclocross bikes while staying Q36.5 sponsor-correct on the road with Scott." By Caley Fretz (escapecollective.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
9, 2024
Videos
Maxim Van Gils signs with Red Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe for 2025 season "Maxim Van Gils has joined Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe on a three-year deal, marking a new chapter for the 25-year-old Belgian after seven years with Lotto Dstny." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What can we expect from Lidl Trek and Jonathan Milan in 2025? "He could be a key player in Roubaix and Flanders" "With 42 wins, Lidl Trek statistically had the best season in the team's history." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Christian Kaspar Bartke/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Will Kopecky take on new role after Vollering's departure (and Van der Breggen's arrival)? "I will never give up the Classics" "The Belgian top rider from SD Worx Protime was again the woman to beat in the peloton, especially in the classics." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Thomas Maheux) "When Mathieu and Wout return, the tension will be gone" - Zdenek Stybar admits there are negatives on Van der Poel & Van Aert's cyclocross return "With the return of Wout van Aert imminent and more information Mathieu van der Poel's calendar expected, could the excitement soon be gone?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 47-year-old cyclist missing in Mexico "Family concerned after Steeve Poirier hasn't been seen since his ride on Saturday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Facebook Cycling Christmas Gift Guide 2024 "Get the cyclist in your life exactly what they want this Christmas. Our gift guide is full of inspiration for those who love life on two wheels." By Cat Glowinsk (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Newlane packable helmet) Giro Isode MIPS II Helmet "Comfy and lightweight Mips lid with a good spec for the money and very few compromises." B (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Shaun Audane Smith Optics Sway and Bobcat Artist Series Sunglasses Review "Who says sunglasses are boring? Not the new Smith limited-edition artist series featuring internationally recognized illustrator, author, and avid cyclist Lisa Congdon is far from boring." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 8,
2024
Do bigger budgets and salaries in the WorldTour really make cycling better? "With limited income streams and job security for just a select few, how sustainable is the growth of the sport?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) "He has already made serious steps" - Can Wout van Aert compete for victories this winter? "Wout van Aert will only participate in six cyclocross races this season. " By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingmagazine.ca) Stormy weather in Sardinia draws a line through the World Cup Cross in Cabras "The storm in Sardinia blew down the fence last night and there does not seem to be any improvement in sight. In consultation with the local authorities, it was decided on Sunday morning that it is not safe to cross." (sporza-be.translate.goog) Photos @VRT "Everyone will suffer some consequences in the event of a cancellation" - Complete disaster for organizers and teams after Cabras World Cup cancellations "To make matters worse for the local organizers, a fire caused by a lightning strike, destroyed the organization's makeshift bar and dining room, as well as the press room as reported by Het Nieuwsblad." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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“Why did the barriers completely fail to do exactly what they were fitted for?” "British Cycling says the sprinter is in “good spirits” after her shocking crash during the keirin event at the UCI Track Champions League in London on Saturday night, as fans label new Perspex fences an “abject failure." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Eurosport) Future Winners - Or how many Grand Tours do people ride before they win one? "Looking back at the 2005 Tour de France start list makes interesting viewing. Lance Armstrong’s first retirement bash featured Ivan Basso, Oscar Pereiro, Alexandr Vinokourov, Alberto Contador, Denis Menchov, Carlos Sastre, Alejandro Valverde, Cadel Evans, and Chris Horner. What did they all have in common at the time? None of them had (yet) won a Grand Tour." By Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel cyclists aren't all the same: a guide to the climbers, punchers and all-rounders of the dirt roads "As this dynamic discipline establishes itself, so do its archetypes - though the lines remain blurred." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time Grand Prix) 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Sardinia "The 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Sardinia, Italy on Sunday, December 8th. Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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December 8,
2024
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Miscellaneous)
"He is one of the riders that the team absolutely needs in the coming years" - Sepp Kuss the key to Vingegaard's quest to overcome Pogacar according to Robert Gesink "Although Tadej Pogacar was at his brilliant best at the 2024 Tour de France, there were a number of mitigating factors involved in Jonas Vingegaard's far from ideal race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Jake Paul has committed a crime against bicycles "The Internet star and boxer was out riding a Colnago, but there was just one problem." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: juttaleerdam/Instagram Cyclist’s 2024 Pro Cycling Awards "It’s time for Cyclist’s 2024 Pro Cycling Awards." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Anne-Christine Poujoulat, Alex Broadway, Charly Lopez What are the pros and cons of Tom Pidcock’s move to Q36.5? "Tom Pidcock has signed for Q36.5 after a late-season transfer saga. Here's what it could mean for the British star going forward." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Xavier Pereyron Demi Vollering a superstar at FDJ Suez' presentation: "I haven't had such a smile on my face for a long time" "Demi Vollering and Team SD Worx ProTime did not have the most amicable separation, now the Dutch rider is preparing for the 2025 season and was at the official presentation of the FDJ Suez team." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The '30 plants trend' is repackaged old advice - Is it good advice? "here’s no disputing the need for plentiful fruit and veg, but do we really need to eat 30 different plants every week? Hannah Reynolds investigates." By Hannah Reynolds (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Canyon Grail CF SL 7 AXS review: A gravel bike of two halves? "The integrated cockpit and aero tubing are somewhat at odds with the Grail's taller stack height." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Check out the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, the first road.cc Bike of the Year "Let’s head back in time to take a look at our very first Bike of the Year, the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. Bikes have changed a whole lot since then." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Engwe are doing a carbon fiber commuter eBike for not much more than a grand "Chinese budget brand raises eyebrows, not prices." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo by Engwe Column
Three
December
8, 2024
Videos
Hair Doping: Alpecin shampoo warns of potential for positive dope test "German hair care products company Alpecin has issued a cautionary anti-doping warning to athletes using their Caffeine infused shampoo." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) I’m having to tell people I’m still a cyclist despite the fact it’s not cool anymore "Bragging rights now belong to the paddleboarders." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock/Future edits) 2024 Season Review - Team Visma Lease a Bike: Jonas Vingegaard proves his greatness despite defeat, as Wout van Aert struggles with injuries, and the team suffers with a 2023 hangover "The team, formerly known as Jumbo Visma, entered the year with immense expectations following an extraordinary 2023 season that saw them sweep all three Grand Tours." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Louisville is hosting 2024 USA Cyclocross National Championships. What to know "This week, Louisville is hosting the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships for the second year in a row at Joe Creason Park." Prince James Story (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling transfers WorldTour 2025 - Even in December still plenty of transfer activity "As of August 1, 2024, all WorldTour teams are once again officially allowed to sign riders for the coming years." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) photo via astana-qazaqstan.com "I just wanted to give up" - Have you ever wondered what it's like to juggle parenthood with racing in the peloton? "Danish cyclist Lasse Norman Leth has revealed just how close he came to stepping away from the sport this past summer." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Beyond Virtuality... The Meet-Ups! "Maybe everybody thinks they were born at exactly the right time, but personally I can make a pretty good case." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ribble Allroad Ti - Enthusiast "Decent value for a versatile titanium bike, but lacks character and ride quality." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) In The Drops: Castelli Gabba R, Universal Colors jacket, crap weather gear from Maap and Assos + My new bike "This week's In the Drops is made for riding outside and dancing in an exclusive German club." By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Branston Column
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December 7,
2024
Blogs
Cyclocross World Cup Cabras 2024-2025 Men & Women - Favorites, Track, TV Guide & Poll "Round 3 of the Cyclocross World Cup will take us to Italy another year." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) What does Tom Pidcock’s transfer mean for Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team and the other wildcard teams "At face value, the transfer might seem puzzling, but when you dig deeper into the details, it reflects both the ambitions of Q36.5 and just how bad things have got at the Ineos Grenadiers." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski "One bad apple spoils the whole basket" - Jens Voigt understands Ineos' decision to cut ties with Tom Pidcock "Tom still wants to compete in mountain bike and cross races alongside the road. But that's not what Ineos wants as a road team." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Zeddam hosts 2026 European Cyclocross Championship: iconic stairs with more than 100 steps in course "The race in Gelderland will be very special thanks to the long stairs: more than a hundred steps must be tackled. In other words, it will be a championship for real runners." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Cyclocross24.com/ X.com "You watch the cyclocross to see the stars ride, don't you?" - Roger De Vlaeminck excited for Van Aert & Van der Poel's return to the field "Although the racing has been exciting, in the opinion of 1975 cyclocross world champion Roger De Vlaeminck, the absence of the big names has left a mark." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible) "His legacy, his values and his commitment inspire us all" - Luis Angel Mate pays touching tribute after becoming inaugural winner of the Gino Mäder Award "At the 2024 Velo d'Or ceremony, one of the most emotional moments was the inaugural awarding of the Gino Mäder Award." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Specialized announces partnership with FDJ Suez after Demi Vollering signing "2023 Tour de France Femmes champion to stay on S-Works bikes after joining French team from SD Worx Protime" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Etienne Schoeman/Specialized) Riders on elite women’s race team allege sexual harassment from banned youth coach after past police warnings "Owner was involved with women’s team despite police advice that he was not an appropriate individual to work with adult females." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Column
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December 7,
2024
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Miscellaneous)
Today's Most Popular: #1 "One bad apple spoils the whole basket" -
Jens Voigt understands Ineos' decision to cut ties with
Tom Pidcock.
"I will announce the team on Monday" - Maxim van Gils has signed contract with new team "The long-running saga of Maxim van Gils contract situation is now just days away from reaching its final end point." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tweets of the week: Tadej Pogačar's Spotify Wrapped, Tom Pidcock gets lit, and Lidl Trek pose in a supermarket "Here's your social media round-up, including the world champion's top-five artists." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "When we're home, we train together most days... But we never talk race tactics" "As both live in France, when not racing Matthews and Pogacar regularly meet up to spin their wheels." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Commotion at the Spanish federation; Óscar Freire claims he was deceived about national coach candidacy: "They tricked me" "Things are fuming within Spanish cycling. National coach Pascual Momparler is leaving, and the search for a replacement seems nearing an end after Alejandro Valverde was put forward as a new candidate." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne via cyclingnews.com) "I'm pleased to be honored in this way in my last full season" - Romain Bardet awarded Bernard Hinault Trophy at 2024 Velo d'Or ceremony "In the final full campaign of his professional career, Romain Bardet looked as good as ever, putting in a number of notable performances." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "The greatest of his time, yes" but Stephen Roche hesitates to call Tadej Pogacar the greatest of all time just yet "So good was Pogacar's season in 2024, that some have already called the 26-year-old the greatest of all time. Although Roche is clearly a massive fan of the Slovenian, he doesn't feel it's time to call him the G.O.A.T. just yet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Life Time Grand Prix U23 Development Program Announced "Program to support development of the next generation of professional cyclists." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Sarah Gigante undergoes successful surgery for iliac artery endofibrosis "AG Insurance Soudal rider Sarah Gigante has undergone a successful procedure to address iliac artery endofibrosis according to her team today." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo: X.com/Sarah Gigante) Terrible crash cancels final round of UCI Track Champions League "A wild crash involving British rider Katy Marchant and German Alessa-Catriona Propster cancelled the rest of the racing." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Happy Global Fat Bike Day! "Wanna celebrate? Hit up one of these events." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by: Colin Field Column
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December
7, 2024
Videos
"The Giro? Nothing had been decided" - Patrick Lefevere won't rule out Maglia Rosa tilt for Remco Evenepoel despite Quick Step leader facing 8 weeks off-bike post-crash "Soudal Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere is remaining somewhat optimistic." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lotte Kopecky makes history as first Belgian winner of Women's Velo d'Or "Vollering took second place, with Niewiadoma completing the top three." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) De Vlaeminck attributes Pogacar's dominance to lack of competition and criticizes Evenepoel and Van der Poel "Roger De Vlaeminck, the 77-year-old former Belgian rider does not enjoy watching a race with Pogacar." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) A year-long bike ride changed my life: 11 transformative journeys by bike "Having experienced her own epiphany by bike, Isobel Duxfield went in search of more inspirational stories of pedal power." By Isobel Duxfield (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Isobel Duxfield) Jolanda Neff and Anton Cooper leave Trek Factory Racing "After 6 seasons for Jolanda Neff and 8 for Anton Cooper, both cyclists will start a new stage away from Trek Factory Racing." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: y Alex Broadway/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) The big problem for race organizers of the 2025 Tour de France "The 2025 Tour de France looks set to be an exciting one. The race will, more than likely, once again feature all of cycling's top stars: Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gran Fondo Isle of Man: Only Worlds qualifying race in Great Britain calls it quits "Commenting on the decision to cancel the event beyond 2025, event director Paul Phillips told the BBC: “It’s difficult to imagine how complex it is, but we run to a really high standard of customer service, professionalism and risk management." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bosberg KOM record broken in early December: In addition to Visma Lease a Bike, these teams have also scouted the Classics "Laurence Pithie has already made a good impression on his new teammates during the recon of the Omloop by firmly breaking Oliver Naesen's 2018 Bosberg KOM." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Reilly's "incredibly lightweight" titanium balance bike... With carbon fork and custom decals, plus Scott "delighted" Tom Pidcock on its bikes next year, a crazy hoverbike, plus Rapha chamois cream "inspired" by Ventoux "All the hottest new tech from Rapha, Reilly, Festka, Tout Terrain, Scott and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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