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December 12
2024
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Remco Evenepoel in race against time for 2025 season, will miss 'big goals' after training crash "Belgian suffered fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and right hand after being 'doored' by a Belgian postal vehicle last week." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) UCI to ban use of carbon monoxide in pro cycling due to “health side effects” - But says controversial rebreathing method can still be used “in a medical setting” to test riders’ altitude training progress "The governing body argues “the complete lack of knowledge about the long-term effects of repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide” justifies a ban, but says the testing process carried out by the likes of UAE Team Emirates and Visma Lease a Bike will remain." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (ASO/Billy Ceusters} "The fact that none of us had any idea about cycling was an advantage for Tadej" - Pogacar's parents open up on life of UAE leader away from the bike "Tadej was always a lively, playful, sparkling and mischievous child," his mother recalls to Siol." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paid Subscription
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How do pros use indoor trainers? "Pro teams are always stocked with indoor trainers, and they use them for a variety of reasons." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Elite Shimano RC703 road shoe review: sleek, stiff and robust "Shimano's second-tier offering combines a rigid carbon sole with handy Boa dials and protective toe caps." By Sam Gupta (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) 5 tips for riding in the snow this winter "Former pro and now national team ‘cross coach Michael van den Ham gives tips for cycling in the white stuff." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Leibohansenwitz Subscribe
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Carbon Monoxide Explainer: Why Would Pro
Cyclists Inhale the Gas and Why Does the UCI Want to Stop
Them?
"UCI calls for ban on controversial use of carbon monoxide after revelations that Tour de France-toppers Visma Lease a Bike and UAE Emirates were tinkering with the toxic gas." Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) (Photo: Gruber Images / Velo) Column
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Lance Armstrong wants to race Jake Paul "The bearded boxer challenged the Texan and Armstrong bizarrely accepted." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lance Armstrong/Instagram Clever tactics, brave riding and a dose of good fortune: How Ben O'Connor plans to continue his success in 2025 with Jayco Alula "After a season which saw him fourth in the Giro, second in the Vuelta and second in the world championships, the Australian rider speaks about how he plans to better his results in 2025 with the help of his new team, Jayco Alula." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com All the pro cycling kits for 2025: UAE Team Emirates introduce more black and DSM Firmenich PostNL become Picnic PostNL in blue "Keep up to date with the jerseys to watch out for next season in our complete guide." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: UAE Team Emirates/Ulysse Daessle) Lapierre to return to the WordTour with Picinic PostNL "French bike brand to return to cycling’s top level with Dutch WordTour team after 22 year long partnership with Groupama FDJ ended in 2023" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Picnic PostNL) Athlete Union, Football Effect on Cycling, Pidcock Saga, Rwanda Sportswashing Focus "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: New form of athlete “union,” football changes and potential effect on cycling, Pidcock saga finally ends; Rwanda shifting sportswashing focus." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Releases KICKR Desk V2: Here’s What’s New "It’s been 9 years since Wahoo changed indoor cycling with the Wahoo KICKR Desk, Wahoo has seemingly quietly announced the introduction of a new version of its KICKR Desk, aptly named KICKR Desk V2." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) A selection of essential resources for cycling fans "We’re on focusing on the best of the best here. So, with that in mind, below is a selection of essential resources for cycling fans." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Image: Spotify The strange logic behind NYC's push to force license plates on electric bicycles "But despite ostensibly focusing on safety, some argue that the move is a misguided attempt to target marginalized communities." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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12, 2024
“Tech always gets faster - It’s on riders to not do stupid things,” says Tadej Pogačar, after rival team boss called for “slower bikes to save lives” and pro claimed “modern bikes break every time you crash” "Everybody wants to go faster all the time, but I don’t think there were no crashes a hundred years ago,” the world champion said in response to Tour director Christian Prudhomme's assertion that “riders are going too fast” and “endangering themselves." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Cycling computers are getting inexplicably big - How did it come to this? "The Wahoo Elemnt Ace is just the latest phone-sized bike computer, and it’s getting a bit silly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Smythe) 21 things you didn't know about Tom Pidcock "According to the man himself, he's never had a hangover. It's alright for some." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fizik One-to-One custom 3D-printed saddle "The future is here but it'll cost ya! A genuine game-changer." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The seat angle adjuster you didn’t know you needed "That thing is pretty kick ass," says Danny MacAskill of the Whistler-based invention." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cafe Within-the-Cafe: The Bookshelf, Revisited "I christened the Café Bookshelf in early 2008 as writers like Joe Parkin, Matt Rendell, Jeremy Whittle and Richard Moore saw their works break through in the US, even without Lance in the title." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is your seat height all wrong? "Methods to find your ideal seat height." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by: AI Netherlands may introduce a quality mark for safe, legal eBikes "It should make it easier for consumers to make a safe choice" says Dutch bike industry organization" By Rebecca Morley (road.cc) NOS YouTube Column
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December
11, 2024
Blogs
Shimano Hollowtech crank failures, one year on - How the component giant's handling of this dangerous debacle is continuing to damage its reputation "It's been just over a year since Shimano admitted issues with Hollowtech cranks, but what's happened since? We hear from bike shops, cyclists, industry figures and a law firm about how the recall and 'inspection program' has been handled by Shimano." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) "Aero, light and impressively stiff without costing a fortune." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) "I will continue to build on the solid foundations Patrick has established" - Patrick Lefevere's successor ready to take on the challenge "Jürgen Foré is Lefevere's successor to lead the team. "Patrick will always be there - Lefevere will remain involved as an honorary member of the new management." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Patrick Lefevere to step down as Soudal Quick-Step boss "Controversial Belgian to be replaced by Jurgen Foré after over 20 years in charge." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "We don't plan to do any more" - UAE Team Emirates announce termination of use of carbon monoxide rebreathing to evaluate training effectiveness "The method which has, for decades, been used to measure effectiveness of altitude training, could be used for doping." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via cyclingnews.com Van der Hoorn remains with Intermarché Wanty for two more years, chasing classics victories "Following his severe crash in the 2023 Tour of Flanders, the Dutchman suffered a concussion that sidelined him for nearly a year and a half." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Team DSM Firmenich to become Team Picnic PostNL in 2025 "Iwan Spekenbrink's teams will adopt a new identity in 2025, rebranding as Team Picnic PostNL. The change reflects the addition of the Dutch online supermarket Picnic as a title sponsor, joining forces with PostNL and existing sponsor DSM Firmenich." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Team DSM Firmenich PostNL via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Shimano XC702 Cross Country Shoe "In our exploration of the perfect shoe to complement our gravel bike, we took feedback from many in the cycling world about the best shoe to complete the versatile platform." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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11, 2024
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#1 Shimano Hollowtech crank failures, one
year on - How the component giant's handling of this
dangerous debacle is continuing to damage its reputation
'I would love to try it' - Tadej Pogačar hints at attempting to win all three Grand Tours in one year "After winning the Triple Crown of the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and the World Championships, Pogačar wants more." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: SWPix.com/Alex Whitehead) "Everyone complains instead of thinking strategically" - Former Tour de France winner criticizes Tadej Pogacar's rivals "In the opinion of one former Tour de France winner though, as brilliant as the Slovenian and his teammates have been over the last twelve months, Pogacar's rivals in the peloton could be doing much more." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com via cyclingnews.com) Dylan Groenewegen eyes more stage victories at the Tour: "Sprinting is fun. But with the likes of Pogacar, it's not easy to even finish a Grand Tour" "Wearing Dutch tricolor and his signature "inquisitor" sunglasses, Dylan Groenewegen was able to take a massive victory at last year's Tour de France even in a role of an outsider." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com "He is the successor to Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel" - Zdenek Stybar showers praise onto Thibau Nys "Thibau Nys has taken great strides in his development over the course of 2024, both on the road and already this winter in the field." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago What’s in the Q36.5 move for Tom Pidcock, and what’s next? "Having bade farewell to Ineos Grenadiers, the 25-year-old should have freedom next year to do what he wants, but will that help?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Michal Cerveny/SWpix.com) After almost four days Dylan Bibic finally declared Champions League endurance titlist "The Champions League finally declared that Canadian Dylan Bibic had repeated as men’s endurance champion: Katie Archibald secured her Women Endurance title with victory in the Scratch race." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 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) The Oura ring reviewed: is this wellness tracker helpful to cyclists? "With its focus on recovery and wellness, the Oura ring offers unique insights but is it worth the investment over other wearables?" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Oura) Absolutely bonkers trials master Charlie Rolls "Yes his bike is hideous and doesn't have a seat, but the world champion trials rider's new edit will blow your mind." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Giant TCR Advanced SL review "Lighter than allowed by UCI regulations! Despite its 40 mm deep-section aero wheels and disc brakes, the Giant TCR Advanced SL weighs in at just 6.5 kg." By Jam Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Column
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11, 2024
WADA announces sweeping changes to contaminated product, accidental doping rules "Following recent professional tennis doping controversies, on 5 December the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee voted to change rules concerning “product contamination” and “accidental doping." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogi-Roubaix? Why don’t GC riders do Hell of the North anymore? "It’s rare to see a winner of a Grand Tour do Paris Roubaix, but there was a time when it was normal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel calls for drivers to use Dutch Reach after suffering multiple fractures in dooring incident on training ride "The double Olympic champion has launched ‘Remco Reflex’, a road safety campaign by partnering with postal service whose van driver was involved in the incident." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) ((Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) "I won't be able to race again until early April" - Remco Evenepoel doubts possibility of Giro d'Italia challenge in 2025 "It seems there is even some uncertainty within the Soudal Quick Step camp about what the Belgian could target in the coming year." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A deep, deep, deep dive into Derek Gee "Those around him knew he was something special long before his Giro breakout, but how far can he go?" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wellens to focus on cobbled classics again in 2025, partly out of necessity: "Used to have zero interest in them" "Tim Wellens was once regarded as the next big name in the Ardennes classics, even considered by some as the successor to Frank Vandenbroucke." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Haley Batten and Christopher Blevins renew for 2 more years with Specialized Factory Racing "Batten and Blevins are two of the strongest and most relevant figures on the team, and their renewal seems like the most logical move for both parties." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix via cyclingnews.com) From Peru to Ukraine "Adventurer, philanthropist, motorcyclist and cyclist Neale Bayly has ridden in some far-out places: 'This is deep cycling', he says." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Neale Bayly) The best road bike for Mont Ventoux - 4 top-tier climbing and allround race bikes in review "1,600 meters altitude gain over 21 km. Fierce winds, the sun beating down your neck, and relics of cycling history at every turn." By Jan Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Subscribe
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"A new report from Parity surveyed 500 professional female athletes from 55 sports on their 2023 earnings and found the majority of them are still barely getting by." By Betsy Welch (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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December
10, 2024
Blogs
Lefevere steps down as CEO of Soudal Quick Step after over 20 years "Patrick Lefevere will step down as CEO of Soudal Quick-Step on 31st December 2024, marking the end of a two-decade tenure at the helm of one of professional cycling’s most successful teams." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Huge race bike auction means you could own a Tour de France stage winning machine "If you've always hankered after a real WorldTour race machine, now's your chance." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / MatchWornShirt) Training in the Cold "There’s a train of thought out there that there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. I’m usually in agreement with that sentiment." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 80kph headwind, no problem: Jurjen van der Velde breezes to victory at Dutch headwind race "Only the Dutch are crazy enough to purposely hold a time trial into gale force wind." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Nokere Koerse unveils safer uphill finish for 2025 "The Danilith Nokere Koerse organizers have introduced a new finish location for the 2025 race, prioritizing rider safety while attempting to maintain the race’s iconic features." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) EF Education Aevolo Team Announces Inaugural U23 roster for 2025 "Led by Mike Creed, a former U.S. professional and the driving force behind the Aevolo program, the U23 team will benefit from the resources and infrastructure of EF’s professional squads." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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December
10, 2024
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Tadej Pogačar’s UAE team slammed for “ugliest kit and bike
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Giro or Vuelta decision on ice, but Tadej Pogačar certain 'I can improve some more' "The UAE Team Emirates rider revealed his plans for next season and says things can still get better - the question is: how?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ben Healy's weakness is his strength: ‘It never makes me indecisive’ "The EF Education EasyPost rider knows where his strength lies, and he is focusing on this in the pursuit of success." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Pidcock remains on Pinarello for off-road season "Tom Pidcock’s off-season move has been big news - but everyone has wondered which bikes he’ll be on for his new team?" By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) UCI confirms 57 men and women professional teams registered for 2025 season "The list includes 15 UCI Women’s WorldTeams, seven UCI Women’s ProTeams, 18 UCI WorldTeams, and 17 UCI ProTeams." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is Remco Evenepoel too accident prone to compete with Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard? "While Primoz Roglic has often been labelled as cycling’s "crash-prone" star, Evenepoel has definitely had his fair share of incidents." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago ‘I champion everybody to follow their dreams’ - Shanaze Reade on building a better future for the next generation "The former multiple BMX and track world champion is focusing on how she can help create opportunities for those less privileged." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Coming soon! Van Rysel RCR-F "Setting a new standard for aero bikes”… Says Van Rysel "New RCR-F has been developed with aero wheel outfit Swiss Side and will hit the peloton next season; will Decathlon offer it at a bargain price?" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) ENVE Fray Long-Term Review on Every Road: The Best All Road Bike? "I’m just going to say here, it’s possibly the best all-road / any road / $hitty road pavement going bike I have ridden." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image: © Josh Ross via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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"Breakout rides at the Vuelta, Olympics give O'Connor a tailwind for his Tour de France ambitions with new team Jayco AlUla: 'I can perform like that again next year for sure." By Chris Marshall-Bell (velo.outside.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Column
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10, 2024
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Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to 'causing likelihood of harm' after death of wife Melissa Hoskins "Former pro enters guilty plea to downgraded charge." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Pic: AP/Joe Castro/EPA/Shutterstock) Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over death of Melissa Hoskins "The former world champion pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, resulting in two more serious ones being dropped." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Dennis/Instagram Eddy Merckx gives update after surgery following fall "The Cannibal fractured his hip on Sunday and was hospitalized." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The story behind incredible rescue of cyclist lost in Mexico "He had been missing for two days and his family and friends feared the worst." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) In three or four years, Nys wants to compete for the real prizes on the road: "In the mix for the Monuments" "Until now, the 22-year-old Belgian neglected the big road races. In 2025, that could change." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard turns 28: What are the best moments of his career so far? "Today, Jonas Vingegaard turns 28, marking another milestone in the life of one of cycling’s best ever grand tour riders." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Schwalbe's new G-One RX gravel tire ushers in new technologies and tread "New tire is primed for mud and welcomes a new carcass design." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Edmonton’s Happy Beer Street bike lane making cyclists happy "New infrastructure to several breweries is a key addition in the city." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Happy Beer Store Subscribe
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