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December
24, 2024
Blogs
Is Mathieu van der Poel winning races “in zone 2” helping or hindering cyclocross? "The Dutch world champion has turned up off-road now, and immediately won twice. Is this fun?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Laurens Sweeck "saw stars" in the wheel of Mathieu van der Poel: "That's where he finishes us off" "Mathieu van der Poel claimed his second cyclocross win in a row in Mol, Belgium, but had to contend with a strong Laurens Sweeck along the way." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Clément Venturini fears for the future of cyclocross: "Mathieu and Wout set the bar so high that I don't know who will attract the public when they stop..." "It's obvious that Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert are what attracts the largest crowds in cyclocross." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "A fit Mathieu radiates so much power that he will win everywhere" - Former CX World Champion believes that without injuries or illnesses, van der Poel can win 11 out of 11 "World champion Mathieu Van der Poel has made a typically dominant start to his cross season." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ceylin Alvarado opts out of Gavere World Cup to avoid overload "The Fenix Deceuninck rider recently delivered back-to-back victories in Zonhoven and Mol, but her absence from Gavere signals a measured approach as she eyes a critical stretch of racing in January." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com)Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix Deceuninck)(Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Northwave Hammer Plus Review: All-Round Gravel Cycling Shoe "The Northwave Hammer Plus has a simple yet purposeful design that blends function with understated style. The shoes use a combination of a single SLW3 dial closure - found on Northwave's premium shoes - and a small Velcro strap." (photo via road.cc) Our top cycling gear stories of 2024 "2024 has been a good year for cycling gear that is beyond speed and speaks more to mobility." By: Ron Johnson (momentummag.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
24, 2024
Today's
Trending
#1 - Laurens Sweeck "saw stars" in the wheel
of Mathieu van der Poel: "That's where he finishes us off"
Gavere resumes the Cyclocross World Cup this Thursday "The CX World Cup reaches its halfway point with the race in Gavere on Thursday, November 26, which for the third consecutive year is part of the International Cycling Union's competition." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock joined by brother Joe at Q36.5 Pro Cycling as team finalized for 2025 "Pidcock's coach Kurt Bogaerts also confirmed as team's head of technical performance." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Alex Whitehead) Will the 2025 Vuelta a Espana see Tadej Pogacar fight for his first red jersey? "The Vuelta takes place from August 23rd to September 14th, giving Pogacar 27 days to recover and prepare after the Tour de France, which runs from July 5th to 27th." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Waving goodbye to the WorldTour: The retiring riders of 2024 "Rouleur looks at some of the notable riders bowing out of the sport this year and their crowning glories." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The economic gap divides the peloton "The increasing gap between the super teams that dominate the peloton and attract the best riders, and the large middle class that has to settle for the scraps they leave behind, continues to generate criticism." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Enough. What Chasing Lael's Record Across The United States Taught Me About Competition, Candy Corn, and Self-Acceptance "In September, Lael Wilcox finished her 108-day, world-record ride around the globe. As a cycling feat, Lael accomplished something truly remarkable." By Janie Hayes (theradavist.com) Photo: Dryer Media Subscribe
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"Our predictions for 2025? More aero, lower bike prices, new Shimano drivetrains, and a whole lot more." By Alvin Holbrook (velo.outside.com) (Image Credit not Found) BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2024 - Zach's Gear of the Year "2024 helped launch too many new and exciting products to count. Being far enough removed from the pandemic’s start seems to have spurred the release of several big introductions that were on hold during more tumultuous years." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
24, 2024
Videos
'He was never afraid to gamble' - Assessing Patrick Lefevere's legacy "The Belgian is to leave Soudal Quick Step after forty years in cycling management." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Image) Tour de France and Tour of Britain for Geraint Thomas' final season as a pro, but no Paris Roubaix: "The classics are just too crazy for me now" "Geraint Thomas will start his final season as a pro rider where he was considering racing Paris Roubaix, but that seems unlikely." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Someone who is capable of selling their own mother" - Johan Bruyneel criticizes UCI president Lappartient "This guy doesn’t care about anything else than his own self promotion and everything he does and says is intended to serve his personal political escalade." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eli Iserbyt tries to go on despite his long-term medical condition: "It's not an injury, it's a way of life" "Iserbyt recently confirmed that he has long been struggling with pirimorfe syndrome, a pinched nerve in his left leg." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Vincenzo Nibali believes Giro route suits Remco Evenepoel quite well - "Doing the Giro-Tour double? It is not easy but Pogacar has proven that it is not impossible" "Remco Evenepoel would be a prime contender to chase the pink jersey according to Vincenzo Nibali." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago UAE teammate believes Tadej Pogacar can reach Mark Cavendish's Tour de France record: "He simply has one more gear than everyone else" "Tadej Pogacar rode a superb season and this included his triumph at the Tour de France, that came along with six stage wins." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The 26 World Tour riders who still do not have a contract for 2025 on Christmas day "On Christmas day, 26 are still not signed anywhere for the upcoming season - at least that it is known to the public." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) End of the Primaflor Mondraker Racing Team "The Primaflor Mondraker Racing Team has just announced its end. The news had been circulating for a few months." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
23, 2024
Blogs
2 for 2 as Mathieu van der Poel dominates Zilvermeercross Mol - Sweeck and Vanthourenhout complete podium as Vandeputte takes cup lead "Despite the absence of Wout van Aert, the Zilvermeercross Mol still delivered some interesting action." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Ceylin Alvarado earns second victory in two days at Superprestige Mol "Alvarado and Brand in entertaining rivalry for elite women's crown." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Annemarie Worst set for surgery after crash in Zonhoven leaves Dutch star with two broken bones "Cyclocross Reds star Annemarie Worst has been picking up form in recent weeks with a number of solid performances. Sadly the Dutch cyclocross star had a bad crash at World Cup Zonhoven." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mathieu van der Poel wants to ´make the gap smaller to Tadej Pogacar - "I sometimes ride behind him too" "Mathieu van der Poel will have to face Tadej Pogacar once again next spring and this motivates him to improve further." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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'When I take myself way out of my comfort zone, that's when something really exciting can happen' - American ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox on her next big adventure "American set to ride 1000 mile Iditarod trail in Alaska next February." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rugile Kaladyte) Nothing screams Christmas like actions cams, super fat slicks and a Wahoo that's eaten too many mince pies! Five Cool Things coming soon to road.cc "As well as the supersized Wahoo Elemnt Ace, we're also currently testing three action cameras, a recycled wheelset from Hunt, 36mm slick tires and a "revolutionary portable tool" By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Superprestige Mol - Zilvermeercross 2024 "Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Zilvermeercross Mol Schedule (Monday). Women's
Elite 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Men's
Elite 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10 am Pacific.
The races will be shown on
Max and FloBikes starting at 4:20am Pacific."
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December
23, 2024
Highlights of 2024 - Part IV "The fourth pick of the season is the Tour de France Femmes and its conclusion on Alpe d’Huez." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Finlay Pickering could be Britain’s future GC star: ‘I’ve got big aspirations and I want to fulfill those dreams’ "The young rider believes he has a bright future with Bahrain Victorious" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com/Getty Return of the Queen! Marianne Vos announced for first Cyclocross World Cup since January 2023 "Having not been seen in the field since January 2023, Vos has now been confirmed for an imminent return." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) Training camps not without risks: After crash Vernon, DSM Firmenich PostNL also issues medical bulletin "Australia's Chris Hamilton fractures collarbone putting Tour Down Under ambitions at risk." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brennan’s and Adrien’s Tires "When we work with the world’s fastest racers, our main goal is not marketing, but R&D. These riders test our tires to the max," By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Christmas Tree By Cargo Bike 2024 (Mallorca Edition!) "What, you thought just because we moved from Amsterdam to a Mediterranean island that we’d stop our decade-long Christmas tree-by-bike tradition? Nope, not a chance!" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 (I’ve ridden heaps of bikes) "All of the Gravel Bike reviews you see here are Unpaid, Unbiased, and No BS." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) v PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #4: Ekoï Winter Socks and Shoe Covers, Shimano Shades, Cycology Gift Cards, Syncross Taillight, Chris King Titanium DropSet™, Fizik One-to-One & Elitewheels Wheelset "Gifts we would like." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Bob and Brad T2 Pro Massage Gun "Good quality massage gun for working on your sore bits before and after your ride." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
23, 2024
Giro d'Italia 2025 starts in Albania - Profiles of first 3 stages revealed! "The Giro d'Italia 2025 was supposed to have been presented in early November, the first out of three Grand Tours, but it was postponed most likely due to issues organizing the Grande Partenza in Albania." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Special to Velo Steve Cummings 'never had a problem' with Tom Pidcock "British sports director looks ahead to future with Jayco AlUla after leaving Ineos Grenadiers." By Andy McGrath (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “I have never in my life come up against such an ego" - Dstny CEO details explosive fallout with Lotto "In 2025, Lotto Dstny will be no more as Dstny pull back their sponsorship of the team." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma report improvement in Wout van Aert's form: "He got up this morning in a reasonably good condition" "Wout was last able to train on Saturday, when he rode to the coast. And on Friday he did another cross training, with Daan Soete. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) How is Wout doing? Van Aert caught illness from kids, but new return date looks realistic "The next event on the schedule is Loenhout on December 27, one day after Christmas, and that date looks realistic." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon What's next for Mark Cavendish? "The legendary sprinter has hinted at a future in cycling team management - but when might that be? And with which squad?" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels "If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan, James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Andy Jones) Farewell to lead-out Selig: "In the past, you could still have a beer and enjoy life" "An end to the cycling career of Rüdiger Selig. After thirteen years in professional cycling, during which he proved his value in the shadow of his sprinters, it is time for the 35-year-old rider to retire." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) 3T is once again betting on the single chainring on the road with the new SRAM Red AXS XPLR "When no one was considering using a single chainring on the road, the Italian brand 3T was ahead of its time by launching its Strada model equipped with the newly released SRAM Force1. That didn't go well." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (photo via bikerumor.com) Column
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December
22, 2024
Mathieu van der Poel easily wins Zonhoven World Cup with attack on lap 1 "The same way he ended last season, he started this one. In his first race since becoming Cyclocross World Champion once again, Mathieu van der Poel very comfortably won his return race at the World Cup Zonhoven in the sand." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado won her second World Cup race of the season. "Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado turns disaster weekend into a win in Zonhoven - "Yesterday I threw up everything twenty minutes before the start." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Update: Cat Ferguson 'without serious injuries' after heavy crash at World Cup Hulst but will miss festive cyclocross period "Cat Ferguson out for upcoming cyclocross races," the Spanish team explains. "After a crash in Hulst, she sustained no serious injuries but will remain under observation and miss the Christmas races." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit (Movistar)) Paid Subscription
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Only At the Cafe... "A handful of things that made it unique around here." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) Q36.5 boss gives backing to Tom Pidcock: "We're giving him full leadership, trust, and faith to try and support his goals and ambitions" "Pidcock has already made a tough call since his move, cancelling plans to ride any cyclocross this winter as he looks to bed into his new surroundings, get to his new teammates and start stepping up preparation for the 2025 road season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 5 - Zonhoven, Belgium - Sunday December 22nd "2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven, Belgium, Sunday. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 14:10 UK, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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December
22, 2024
Today's
Trending
Mathieu van der Poel weighing up skipping Tour de France "Dutchman drops hint that he could miss French Grand Tour in 2025 and prioritize a mountain bike world title bid." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Mathieu van der Poel) Alessandro De Marchi and the romanticism of cycling: ‘We need to keep that essential love of riding’ "The veteran Italian discusses retirement, regrets, and training on feel." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: James Startt All the pro cycling kits for 2025: Fenix Deceuninck reveal three kits, and Canyon SRAM Zondacrypto stay funky "Keep up to date with the jerseys to watch out for next season in our complete guide." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ©Fenix Deceuninck) Cycling is a sport that’s all about going fast and I’ve no idea how you turn that round to make it safer "Going retro to make racing safer is not an idea with a future." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'My knee was broken into too many pieces to count' - The comeback to cap them all "A bone-shattering accident in his first year as a pro left Tom Gloag fighting to save his career - but save it he did." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Andy Jones for Future) A story of regret and striking details: Dstny CEO leaves cycling: "That definitely hurts" "It started with a lovely collaboration on paper for four and a half years; it ended with a great deal of hassle and arguing." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It won’t be easy. Pogacar is very strong. But I strongly believe it is possible” - Victor Campenaerts wants to help Jonas Vingegaard reclaim the Tour de France "In 2025, Victor Campenaerts returns to Team Visma Lease a Bike after seven seasons away." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike seeks solution to close the gap with UAE: "Maybe we need to work on our skills" "The gap with UAE Team Emirates, which secured almost all the major prizes in 2024, must be eliminated." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) v Boonen should shut up! "It lasted six years" - Tom Boonen reveals former teammate Lance Armstrong refused to talk to him." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
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December
22, 2024
Videos
Homer cyclist Kristen Faulkner arrives home an Olympic champion "Kristen Faulkner stepped into the concourse Friday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with a grin that stretched ear to ear - and some extra-special carry-on luggage." By Chris Bieri (adn.com) (Photo via KTUU)) Unfortunate news for Wout van Aert and cyclocross: Belgian is ill and has to skip Mol "Wout van Aert will not return to cyclocross on Monday, his team reported Sunday afternoon on X." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Both on podium, but different emotions for Brand and Bäckstedt: "I struggle with that turn every year" "Ultimately, it was Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado who snatched victory, but Lucinda Brand and Zoe Bäckstedt were also in winning positions for a long time." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: In de Loiderstrui Rafaelle Carrier wins two World Cup junior races on consecutive days "In two days, Canadian Junior national champion Rafaelle Carrier won consecutive Junior World Cup races. On Sunday Carrier piled up points at the top of Junior classification over French rider Lison Desprez." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert races young fan: ‘Should have started my CX training earlier’ "As Wout van Aert puts the finishing touches on his ‘cross prep, he faced off against a young racer ." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Loïc Wynants/Instagram 2025 will be Tom Gloag's year: The team told me, "Just take a holiday, mate" "Few riders have had as much bad luck in one year as Tom Gloag, the 23-year-old British rider from Visma Lease a Bike." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) “TMG Crit League” cycling marathon concludes in Madinaty "The marathon began at the Celia compound in the New Administrative Capital. It continued through the second stage in Al Rehab City, before culminating with the final stage in Madinaty." (egypttoday.com) (Credits not Found) Pinarello Dogma F Dura Ace Di2 "Incredible performance and characteristics, but there's tough competition for a lot less cash." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (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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