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December
18, 2024
Blogs
Tom Pidcock's coach leaves Ineos Grenadiers, likely to join Q36.5 Pro Cycling "Kurt Bogaerts confirmed to have left Ineos Grenadiers and is expected to imminently follow Pidcock to Swiss team along with key Ineos soigneur." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What does the future look like for Ineos Grenadiers? "After their worst season yet, Ineos Grenadiers look to take a new approach for 2025, and that's looking even further into the future." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) "Unreal genetics" make Tour de France winners, George Bennett says - "UAE didn’t test anywhere near as much as Jumbo" "People always like to give this romantic mystique to riders that are really genetically talented. They say that, this guy, mentally he's a fortress or something like that. It's a myth. It's genetics," By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Check out the multitude of Canadians racing this weekend’s World Cup doubleheader "A trio of Holmgrens among the 27 Canucks at Hulst and Zonhoven." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn Movistar's new jersey for 2025! Spanish team moves away from all-blue to a new white design "Today's team presentation in Madrid is the day where Movistar Team reveals it's colors for the 2025 season and the Spanish team has done something which has not been seen much in the World Tour this month - a new design." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The striking new sponsor of UAE Team Emirates "UAE, which is now called UAE Team Emirates XRG after the incorporation of a new sponsor that will accompany the team for the next 6 years." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Paid Subscription
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Sonny Colbrelli on how to organize a World Tour team's calendar - "The biggest difficulty is making a rider understand that he cannot always follow his desires" "Sonny Colbrelli was a very successful pro rider in his time, but was forced to retire at the peak of his career just under two years ago due to heart complications." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Last-minute gifts cyclists will love: Gift subscriptions to Strava, Ride with GPS and more are just a click away "From indoor training to Tour de France streaming and magazines, these gifts will keep your cyclist pedaling happily in 2025." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Gloria All-Road Titanium frameset "Pushes the limits of what's achievable on an allroad bike, at a very good price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) In the Drops: The new Wahoo Elemnt Ace, Sidi Nix boots, Parcours FKT wheels and Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid kit "Lots of kit and lots of content." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Fotojet Column
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December
18, 2024
Late bloomer Faulkner toughened up by wild youth in Alaska: "We'd be almost out of food, or we'd run into bears" "Faulkner shared stories about her bizarre childhood in Alaska and how it shaped her as a cyclist." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) From Melbourne to the WorldTour: How Maap's founders are ‘making cycling as cool as it can be’ "Rouleur sits down with Maap co-founders Oliver Cousins and Jarrad Smith to talk about how the Australian brand has grown and what’s coming next." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: MAAP/Alberto Vicana So that's why Van Gils left: Lotto Dstny skips Giro, downsizes team and needs a more miracle year "Lotto Dstny is facing tough times. Despite an excellent 2024 season, the Belgian team has lost key riders one after another, including Thomas De Gendt (retired), Victor Campenaerts (Visma Lease a Bike), Florian Vermeersch (UAE Team Emirates), and most recently, Maxim Van Gils (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe)." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe - Max Fries) Capiot still hasn't received apology from Van Gils after Tour crash: "That's just typical Van Gils to me" "Amaury Capiot is still far from over the crash caused by his compatriot during the Tour de France." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com The absurd reason why cycling can be so dangerous in December "Even if the temps are warm or road conditions are fine, it can feel sketchier than usual." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: Rohan Dennis case update; Mark Cavendish to receive SPOTY gong; Patrick Lefevere to step down as Quick Step boss "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including an update on Rohan Dennis’s charges and an award for Mark Cavendish." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Frederic Haslin/Corbis via Getty Images) What is the Orbea Factory Team preparing? They have just said goodbye to almost all of their cyclists "The team has just said goodbye to almost all of its current cyclists." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) I knew I'd never make it as a pro but a good tailwind still makes me think I had a chance "Tailwinds on rides growing up made me believe I was the next Bradley Wiggins. It's only when they went away that I realized I had a long way to go to become a Tour de France winner." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Rudy Project Rebel Helmet "New clothing, new shoes and… a new helmet are the best motivation (apart from a new bike) to get out and push the pedals." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) New York may introduce eBike number plates and registration. "Legislation would also affect eScooters, as well as Citi eBikes and eScooters used by food delivery drivers." By Rebecca Morley (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Enrique Alarcon via Unsplash How to loosen tight pedals "When they won’t budge, there are tricks to help out." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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December
18, 2024
Cycling legend Rik Van Looy, 90, dies "The Belgian won all five Monuments, a feat only achieved by three riders, among 161 professional wins." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Is Jonas Vingegaard teasing new Oakley sunglasses at December training camp? "The glasses feature a large, singular lens and look to incorporate aero features." (Image credit: Getty Images (left), Visma Lease a Bike Instagram video (right)) Maap joins the WorldTour with Jayco AlUla and Liv Jayco AlUla "Australian brand Maap partners up with WorldTour level GreenEdge to create one of the most unique jerseys in the 2025 pro peloton." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Vollering and Mackaij shocked by battered Paternoster on Instagram: "Take care!" "The 25-year-old Italian was there training with Liv AlUla Jayco when she landed badly on her face." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Maghalie Rochette’s injury update after crash in Europe "The former national champion hurt her finger after wiping out." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Alexe Root The Girl’s 2024 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List "Hi hi, this is Bobbie (The Girl), otherwise known as Ray’s other half. 2024 was an awesome year of training and racing, and I’m now about 2 years back from my triathlon hiatus." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) "New super team" XDS Astana has no room for Cavendish in management: "He didn’t want to just be an ambassador" "Team's new sponsor will see them move focus from winning at the Tour de France with Mark Cavendish to fighting WorldTour relegation in 2025, Alexander Vinokourov tells Cyclingnews." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: XDS Astana via cyclingnews.com) FKT FAQ: All you need to know about Fastest Known Times in cycling "Fastest Known Times, or FKTs, have become a phenomenon in recent years, but what are they and how can you attempt one?" By Jack Evans (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Tomás Montes Alessandra Keller, Mathias Fluckiger, Lars Forster, and Vital Albin renew with Thömus Maxon "The Swiss mountain bike team Thömus Maxon has just presented its new roster for the upcoming season with the renewals of the current number 1 in the UCI ranking Alessandra Keller, Mathias Fluckiger, Lars Forster, and Vital Albin." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) photo via thoemus.com Iconic US bike brand pauses new releases as staff face layoffs "GT Bicycles has also said goodbye to sponsored athletes." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: GT Bicycles) Selle Italia buys Vittoria Cycling Shoes "Selle Italia has acquired a fellow Italian cycling brand with a long history: Vittoria Cycling Shoes." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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December
17, 2024
Blogs
2025 Paris Nice Route "The 2025 Paris-Nice route has been released. No surprises for the start outside Paris and the finish in Nice. In between there are some familiar stops and some novelty." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Tom Pidcock to miss cyclocross season to build for road with new Q36.5 team "Former world champ says he won’t race his CX bike this winter, Wout van Aert will ride six races." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Derek Gee gears up for an exciting 2025 season "The Israel Premier Tech rider will be changing things up (sort of) for next year." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel Premier Tech Aerts calls himself a 'Neo-pro' and looks ahead to facing "those two rascals," Wout van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel: "Not delusional to think I'll beat them" "I feel like a neo-pro again,” was his conclusion." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Nasty injury forces Kuypers to end his cyclocross season already: "I need to focus on the road season" "Gerben Kuypers’ cyclocross season has come to an abrupt and premature end once again." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) photo via intermarche-wanty.eu/ Van der Poel makes his debut this Sunday in the CX Zonhoven World Cup "If last weekend we talked about the Namur race as one of the most technical and tough on the calendar, the CX World Cup race taking place this Sunday, December 22 in Zonhoven is no less." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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SRAM Red XPLR AXS: 4 insights after 4 weeks with the groupset "Notable findings with the derailleur, cassette, crankset and levers." By Sam Cohen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Schwalbe One Plus "A good value, high-quality urban tire that’s virtually immune to punctures - but heavy and the ride could be more comfy." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
17, 2024
British pro left feeling 'confused' after being dropped by WorldTour team "Harrison Wood will ride at Continental level for Sabgal Anicolor next year after leaving Cofidis." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Michael Vanthourenhout is in top condition” - But will Mathieu van der Poel put an end to Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal’s amazing season? "With three of the ten rounds of the Cyclocross World Cup already completed, Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal are in superb form." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago A new name for cycling's top team: UAE Team Emirates XRG into 2025 "Alongside it comes a new title sponsor for the new year, which may actually increase the team's budget even further." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) A recent pro bike auction shows that pro cyclists still have no respect for The Rules... so, should you tilt your saddle forward too? "As a growing number of elite riders break with bike seat tradition, we ask expert fitters to weigh in on the evidence behind the downward tilt." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The fastest socks in the world: A new chapter for Dutch cycling "The Royal Dutch Cycling Federation recently announced partnerships with new brands for outfitting their riders. Kalas will provide the kits, while Sockeloen will supply the socks for the Dutch athletes." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Ekoi Premium 90 Collector’s Box, limited edition sunglasses and presentation case "Christmas is coming and you still haven’t got your favorite cyclist a present? Never fear there’s still time for inspiration." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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Thoughts on one ride with Neilson Powless "What it's like to rip through 80 miles of Texas in the rain, watching a guy I cheer for on TV spray muddy water into my stupid grinning face." By Jacob Tubbs (escapecollective.com) Photography by Jacob Tubbs and Neilson Powless Subscribe
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"Lefevere’s retirement from team management, announced last week, has been described as “the end of an era,” but it marks something else, too." Photo: Belga/AFP via Getty Images Column
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December
17, 2024
I rode my first Audax at the weekend - I think I was the youngest person there, but I’m now convinced this retro activity is the coolest thing in cycling "Riding long distances uncompetitively is one of my favorite things, why hadn’t I tried out the original format before?" (Image credit: Future/Andy Jones) Alejandro Valverde on the conundrum of Enric Mas: ‘I don’t know why they criticize him’ "The retired Spaniard accepts his Movistar team can't compete against the WorldTour juggernauts right now." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The 2024 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List "So it’s the end of the year, and I had semi-promised last year to actually update this list at least once a year. Thus, I’m checking that box." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel and George Hincapie's take on Tom Pidcock's move to Q36.5 - "When a guy like Pidcock goes to a team like this they will go all in for somebody like that" "He goes to a team like Q36.5 that I'm looking down the roster here and there isn't some huge standouts but at the same time when a guy like Pidcock goes to a team like this they will go all in for somebody like that." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Jakobsen is brutally honest about failed debut year with new team: "Yes, I feel responsible" "A new team, a fresh start: Fabio Jakobsen aimed to rediscover his top form and shine in major races with Team DSM Firmenich PostNL. That didn’t happen." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Emilly Johnston: Stepping into the elite spotlight with Scott SRAM "Canadian graduates from U23 to elite and joins one of the sport's most competitive teams." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by: Piper Albrecht AGU narrowly avoids bankruptcy and ends Visma Lease a Bike partnership "After six years of close collaboration, AGU and Team Visma Lease a Bike are parting ways. Both parties have mutually agreed to end their partnership as of January 1st." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Visma Lease a Bike via cyclingnews.com) Download your free copy of Unstoppable: The Smart Training Method for Busy Athletes "If you’d like a hard copy of this book, it will be available for purchase on Amazon next year." By Shangrila Rendon, M.S.Shangrila Rendon, M.S. (https://lnkd.in/gv-Pd7Aq) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Raleigh Modum "The Raleigh Modum is billed as a compact eBike - but with a powerful Bosch Performance Line mid-motor driving things, this is a peculiarly burly brand of compactness." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Alex Bowden Column
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December
16, 2024
Blogs
There’s so much ugliness in cycling, I fear for its future "My New Year’s wish is for a more intelligent response to progressive bike tech in 2025." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) Aleix Espargaró officially joins Lidl Trek "Catalan 35-yea-old racer, Aleix Espargaró, joins WorldTour team in ambassador's role." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Lidl Trek via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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My 10-mile TT power hovers between 375 and 382 watts: I can’t improve by training harder, the only way to go faster is to go shopping "CW's columnist is stuck in a threshold rut." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock/Future edits) Roglič's new shades and HED's "fastest wheels ever"! Five cool things coming soon from Madison, Muc-Off, HED, Velocio and Koo "In our latest round up of cool tech, we’re testing HED’s "fastest wheels ever", an electric mini pump, sunglasses worn by Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe riders, and kit to keep you riding through winter." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Brutally brazen theft caught on camera at bike store "At a Cyclepath store in Ontario, thieves stole several Garmins in plain view of security cameras." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: CyclePath/Facebook Mark Cavendish wins “special” BBC Lifetime Achievement award after record-breaking final season "“Legacy is important. Most people would like to be remembered for something,” the British sprinter, who won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory this year before retiring, said." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image credit: ASO) The New Mavic Comete SL Mips Helmet Promises Perfect Blend of Airflow and Speed "Mavic just launched a new helmet that promises an ideal mix of protection, aerodynamics, and comfort. Introducing the Comete SL Mips Helmet that is built to perform on the road, gravel, and XC trails." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Mavic) Column
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December
16, 2024
'A nice challenge' - Primož Roglič gambles on a new approach to Grand Tours in 2025 "The Slovenian will take to the Giro d'Italia before hoping to buck the trend of his recent Tour de France woes." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Plapp and Jayco AlUla reflect on first season: "On paper, it doesn't look like I've developed much, but…" "An Australian build toward goal of winning in Europe and fighting for an overall top ten at a Grand Tour." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Jean-Pierre Ronco (@imagewriterphotography) via cyclingnews.com) DT Swiss GRC1400 Dicut wheelset review: fast, smooth and agile over a multitude of gravel surfaces "DT's latest wheelset is easily the most expensive pair of gravel wheels I've ever used, but does that mean they are the best?" By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Cycling kits 2025: Ineos Grenadiers changes (almost) nothing to kit for the new season "The cycling fun is slowly embarking on a new chapter: 2025! With that comes new kits; we will keep track of them in this overview." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Gear of the Year - Our favorite tech from 2024 "road.cc’s selection of the products that stood out in 2024." By Aaron Borrill (off.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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Colnago releases offensively expensive merchandise line "There have been signs of Colnago’s drift towards luxury, but none as clear as the new merchandise line commemorating the company’s 70th anniversary." By Iain Treloar (escapecollective.com) (Image Credit via road.cc) Canyon Aeroad vs Giant Propel vs Scott Foil: Which is the best aero road bike in 2025? "All-round race bikes currently rule, but most brands still have dedicated aero road bikes, but which is best? We compare three of the top options." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
16, 2024
Jasper Philipsen: 'All eyes will be on us at the Classics but we will be ready' "Milan San Remo winner says Alpecin Deceuninck will be prepared to have a target on their back next year." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Highlights of 2024 - Part III "Five highlights from the year, presented in no particular order. They’re picked for great sport and the benefit of hindsight." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport) Just Jonas Vingegaard going twice as fast as local riders up a climb "The Dane was flying up Coll de Rates and flew past everyone." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Visma - Lease a Bike/X Driver dies after crashing into group of cyclists during Australian gravel race, with one cyclist killed and three injured "The cyclist died on the spot and the driver suffered fatal injuries after getting trapped inside the car, while three other cyclists were also injured but are now in a stable condition." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) DCR Winter Open House 2024 Photo Recap! "It was time for the last DC Rainmaker Open House in Amsterdam, and the event certainly didn’t disappoint! It was the largest one to date, squeaking in everyone we could within the roughly 200-person limit we have for the DCR Cave. People came from near and far, with both a strong Dutch crowd locally, but also the most we’ve ever had fly across from the US (and elsewhere) to join us." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Why I Bought a Rene Herse "The big difference was that the 650B Rene Herse was delightful. The Nivex system shifted with a light touch and precision that was more satisfying than any shifter/derailleur I’d ever experienced. The build quality of the frame was a joy to inspect – the kind of frame you find yourself touching because looking isn’t sensory enough." By Mark VK (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vašek Kolář does the impossible "The Czech trials rider releases a video reminiscent of Danny MacAskill. AKA a must watch." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) (screenshot) Subscribe
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