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December
31, 2024
Blogs
Kristen Faulkner's Olympic win to Kasia Niewiadoma holding on on Alpe d'Huez: The top six moments of the 2024 women's racing season "Surprise wins at the Olympics and Tour de France Femmes were the highlights, but so much more happened in a special 2024." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Preview X2O Trophy Baal 2025 - January 1st means fireworks with Van der Poel "Van der Poel has won there five times already: he was the best between 2018 and 2021, and last season, he also won this tough cyclocross race overwhelmingly." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image via cyclocrosss24.com) "Of all the riders I've met in my career, Van der Poel is the most impressive I've ever seen" - John Degenkolb "John Degenkolb and Tim Wellens were asked about the most impressive rider in the peloton and they have agreed that Mathieu van der Poel is one of a kind." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paid Subscription
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Greg Lemond: "It really blew my mind that the Armstrong era was even worse than the late 90's" "Greg Lemond is 63 years old but just as sharp with his words as when he was a Tour de France winner back in the 80's and early 90's." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Two wheels, one candle, endless connections: Why Jimbo Safi is riding against elderly solitude "How one man’s quest to end loneliness in the elderly led to a nine-day cycle around Spain." By India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photo: Pedro Twi How to know if you can go out for a ride when you feel sick "To go out or not to go out, that is the question that arises for many cyclists who have a structured training plan during these winter days when respiratory illnesses and, of course, the excesses of these holidays can make us not feel in the best condition." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: David Stockman / Getty Images) The Beam Virgo Integral MIPS Cycling Helmet "Interesting urban lid with enhanced protection and a built-in visor and light." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
31, 2024
Podcasts,
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Tadej Pogačar's Worlds attack to Remco Evenepoel's Olympic glory: The top six moments of the 2024 men's racing season "Was it all about Pogačar? Kinda, but not quite. 2024 will be remembered for much more than the Slovenian superstar's exploits." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Strangest and Most Unexpected Events of the 2024 Season "The 2024 women’s cycling season has seen its fair share of random incidents and headlines. Some of them were shocking at the time." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pedal Punditry - The 5 most important transfers of 2024-2025 "The year 2024 has come to a close. Tomorrow starts a new season with new jerseys to be revealed, new colors everywhere for riders who have changed teams." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher via cyclingnews.com) Canadians we’re excited to watch in 2025 "Canada has all sorts of talent in multiple categories, and next year could be special." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Thomas Maheux via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock among 12 cyclists recognized in New Year's Honors list "10 Olympic and Paralympic riders honored in yearly list, including women's sprint trio of Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Completely bonkers, self-supported feat of endurance "19-year-old forgoes the helicopters, boats and shuttles at the NZ MTB Rally and still wins the 27-stage enduro." (scientificamerican.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to choose the right gravel bike for you "How do you find the right gravel bike? That’s a big question because there is so much variety within the gravel bike category." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Matt Stetson "It was extreme this time" - Remco Evenepoel and his wife Oumi dismiss rumors of cheating and splitting up "Unusual news roamed around social media this week that Remco Evenepoel and his wife Ouimaima Rayane had split after allegedly cheating." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
Three
December
31, 2024
Gianni Savio has Passed Away "Gianni Savio passed away on Monday. The Italian was a well-known figure in the cycling world as a team manager for decades. He was 76 years old." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Urán in emotional farewell message: "I was shaped here as cyclist and person" " In a farewell message, the 37-year-old climber says goodbye to the sport and his team EF Education EasyPost, for which he raced for the last eight years." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Moonen and Bas Tietema win Turbo Cross in Diegem "The second edition of the Turbo Cross in Diegem was won by the duo Puck Moonen and Bas Tietema, who proved to be the best on the Superprestige course." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) My new year’s resolution? No more distance targets "’m going to try and enjoy cycling for its own sake, and to keep fit, without aiming for a round number." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) I don’t drink alcohol - Is there room for non-drinkers in cycling culture? "Rethinking cycling’s drinking culture to focus on connection, inclusivity and post-ride joy for everyone." By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "The yellow jersey, that is what everyone is looking at" - Dylan Groenewegen takes aim at Tour de France's opening day "It is not easy to compete against a Mathieu van der Poel lead-out. It is up to us to make a better plan for that and to do better than in previous years." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Et ... Fin "This is it. I do not know when SBNation plans to turn the site off (read-only mode), but I assume it is by January 1." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Top 20 Bicycle Stories of 2024 on BikeRumor "The past year has been filled with tons of new product launches, industry troubles, and hopefully plenty of rides." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (screenshot) Gordon Ramsay Shares Update After Gruesome Biking Accident "I couldn't even put my f—king socks and pants on," Ramsay told the outlet, pointing out his assistant had to help him. "Justin [Mandel], he used to dress me in the morning. I felt like a f—king 95-year-old man." By Lexi Lane (newsweek.com) (photo via road.cc) New WADA prohibited list takes effect January 1st: what you need to know now "Each year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes an updated Prohibited List. For 2025 the list includes new examples of prohibited substances and some clarifications." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
30, 2024
Blogs
Laurens Sweeck takes advantage of absence of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert to win Superprestige Diegem "It had been over 10 years since a rider other than Van der Poel or Van Aert last won the race, and the winner on that day was Sven Nys." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Lucinda Brand beats Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado to win the Superprestige Diegem "In one of cyclocross fans favorite races of the winter, Lucinda Brand has won the Superprestige Diegem to take her first victory since Dublin." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Lucinda Brand wins under the lights in Diegem; Laurens Sweeck takes 3rd Superprestige win of season "Laurens Sweeck powered to victory in the men’s event while Lucinda Brand returned to winning ways in the women’s event." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Diegem set for first new winner in over ten years as Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert skip night race "The Superprestige Diegem is set to light up the cyclocross calendar tonight, promising to be one of the most exciting races of the Christmas period." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Proshots Setback for fans: Pieterse has stomach issues and skips Superprestige Diegem "The Superprestige race in Belgium was supposed to be the scene of a fierce battle between Lucinda Brand, Ceylin Alvarado, and Puck Pieterse." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Tour de Sofa - The best computer games for a cycling fix during the cold winter months "The humble bicycle has been part of gaming for four decades now, and cycling has made many appearances in games since Paperboy did his first round." By Ian Evenden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Team DSM Firmenich PostNL add two Colombian talents to their roster "Juliana Londoño and Juan Martinez will join the team for 2025, expanding its international roster while staying true to its Dutch roots." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (photo via am850.com) Mathieu van der Poel's rainbow year through the eyes of girlfriend Roxanne Bertels "Bertels describes it as the 'rainbow year,' as Van der Poel was both world champion in cyclocross and on the road." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Zefal Supervision F1500 Front Light "Not the sleekest design, but a very bright light with decent battery life, great for seeing with." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Superprestige Diegem - Monday December 30th 2024 "Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Diegem, Belgium Schedule (Monday): Elite
Women - 18:00 Europe,
12:00pm ET, 9:00am
Pacific.
Elite
Men - 20:30 Europe, 2:30pm
ET, 11:30am Pacific.
The races will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 8:40am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits
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December
30, 2024
'Three or four times a year, I still dream about riding the Tour de France' - Catching up with Greg LeMond "A true sporting icon whose 1989 Tour win is one of cycling's greatest hits, the American received CW's lifetime achievement award." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Future/Richard Butcher) Today's
Trending
Lizanne Wilmot breaks penny farthing 1-km TT world record "Wilmot smashed the previous record by 40 seconds in an absolutely incredible ride." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Golden Bin Chicken Cycling/YouTube The top 10 riders of the women's 2024 racing season "A thrilling Women's WorldTour produced some exceptional performances." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Visma's biomechanist gave Jorgenson a reality check: "Like this you're one of the least efficient in the peloton" "In his first year with the Dutch team, the American won Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen. He impressed throughout the season with his appearance on and off the bike." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Innovations of the last 25 Years "It’s almost 2025! A quarter century has passed since that big landmark, the year 2000. It’s a great moment to take stock of the revolutionary changes in cycling over those 25 years, and then have a look how things might develop in the future." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Canadian ‘cross recap from World Cup in France "There were plenty of Canucks racing on a greasy, sketchy course in Briançon on Sunday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cody_Shimizu What training sessions does Pogacar and the rest of UAE do at this time? "High volume, strength work, some intensity intervals, and the necessary tests to assess fitness mark the work of the UAE Team Emirates XRG during their winter training camp in Calpe." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 cycling tech predictions - Hookless wheels here to stay, the return of full-fat aero bikes, the rise of Chinese direct-to-consumer + more of our cycling prophecies "Here are some of the top tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2025 and beyond." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Bay Area framebuilder Ed Litton dies following bike crash "Noted framebuilder Ed Litton died on Dec. 16 following a bike accident near hs shop two weeks earlier." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) The Radavist’s Top Ten Beautiful Bicycles of 2024 and Handmade Showcase Awards "For the Top Ten Beautiful Bicycles of 2024 we looked at pageviews, comments, and social media chatter from twelve months." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: Alex Roszko, John Watson, Josh Weinberg, Spencer Harding Failed bank robber has bike stolen at the scene "A thief left his escape ride outside the bank only to find someone had nicked it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Hamilton Police The seven 18-year olds who will make their pro debut in 2025 "With the market coming to a close there are some interesting statistics that can be looked at." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
Three
December
30, 2024
Videos
Of all of the products I reviewed this year, these are the ones I love the most "My Gear for the Year selection for 2024, if any of these items were ever lost or stolen I'd replace them in a heartbeat." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) He wins again! Biniam Girmay named African Cyclist of the Year after history making 2024 "Biniam Girmay has been crowned African Cyclist of the Year 2024, capping off a remarkable season that has left an incredible mark on the sport." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher via cyclingnews.com) What does Geraint Thomas' retirement mean? "The 2025 season has not started yet and we already have to start talking about the retirement of cyclists who have announced that this will be their last campaign." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is this Britain's next great rider? Team Visma Lease a Bike rider Imogen Wolff reveals her journey so far in the professional peloton: "I’m still absolutely kicking myself" "At just 18 years old, Yorkshire’s Imogen Wolff has already begun making waves in the cycling world." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Ghilardi via cyclingnews.com) Our top 10 stories of 2024 "Here is a list of the most-viewed stories on Canadian Cycling Magazine." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Nys wants to write his own story in 2025 in the Ardennes (and the Tour?): "Want to leave a legacy" "The inconsistency is still something he is working on, but a lot is expected of Nys from all sides." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) MvdP's dad: The CX race is ‘easy’, it’s the lead-up that’s hard "Racing ‘cross just means you’re busy for an hour, he says, but everything before can be exhausting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ineos Grenadiers confirm departure of another Olympic medalist as the British team searches for a much-needed restart "Elia Viviani becomes yet another big departure at Ineos Grenadiers." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The biggest cycling stories of 2024 "It's time for our yearly round-up of all the biggest, best and most bizarre cycling news we've brought you over the past 12 months." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Belgian teen clings on for dear life to world champs wheel, gets big kudos from team directors "17-year-old Belgian Quinten Muys had the ride of his life last week when he was able follow Tadej Pogacar (UAE) as the reigning world champion set a new KOM record." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Instagram/muys_quinten Five Cool Things at Christmas: Here are the winners who have bagged themselves some extra cycling schwag "We asked you to send us pics of your Christmas presents, and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are the five best, who will all bag some cycling schwag in the new year." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
29, 2024
Five in a row! Mathieu van der Poel victorious again at World Cup Besancon "Mathieu van der Poel has won his final cyclocross of 2024 at the World Cup Besancon with yet another commanding display." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit via cyclingmagazine.ca) Fem van Empel delighted with dominant win at World Cup Besancon "The Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider defeated Lucinda Brand, who finished in second place, while Kata Blanka Vas completed the podium in third." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The Queen is back! Marianne Vos happy with her performance at World Cup Besancon "Marianne Vos made her return to cyclocross with a strong performance at the World Cup Besançon, finishing fifth in what was her first race since January 2023." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) -C1-
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“One where childhood dreams became reality” - Remco Evenepoel reflects on history making 2024 "Evenepoel’s achievements were nothing short of extraordinary, from an impressive debut at the Tour de France to an unparalleled double gold at the Paris Olympic Games." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Subscribe
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"Visma Lease a Bike team leader clear on challenge: ‘To beat him I need to reach a new level’." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 7 - Besancon, France Sunday, December 29th 2024 "UCI Cyclocross World Cup Besançon, France is being held Sunday, December 29 Elite Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific. Elite Men at
15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am
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December
29, 2024
Podcasts,
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How The Predictions For 2024 Fared "At the start of the year there were some predictions and it’s often worth reviewing to see what became of them… better than deleting the post if they all proved wrong." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Cobbles Are Forever "A look back at the whole Flanders thing and what it meant to the Café." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Steven de Jongh doesn't want anything to do with UCI's anti-earpiece plans: "Earpieces have already saved lives" "The UCI is actively working on new regulations, but many riders and team managers strongly oppose them." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Polartec Kometa via cyclingnews.com) I’m 'that guy' from the club run, except that thanks to virtual racing, I now have global reach "It is probably time to admit that, in online racing at least, I’m a dick. I act in bad faith, I make trouble." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) "Flèche Wallonne and a stage in the Tour" - Thibau Nys outlines main goals for 2025 season "Thibau Nys is in the middle of his cyclocross season, with a European title already on the palmarès, but his eyes are equally on the road season." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago In The Drops: Popping Hope disc brake rotors, Fizik Aliante Adaptive saddle, Pas Normal Studios T.K.O kit, Circa magazine and Killers of the Flower Moon "Fittingly, the final In the Drops of 2024 is a knockout." By Laurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Gear Review: Pactimo Alpine Thermal LS Jersey "I have to say, I am impressed with every piece of kit. However, the Alpine Thermal LS Jersey stands out as a particularly useful garment." By Bergen West (socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remarkable: XDS Astana makes room for Chinese rider by demoting sprinter Syritsa to development team "The Chinese bike manufacturer XDS provides the team’s new equipment and also gives Alexandre Vinokourov’s squad a significant financial boost. This influence is already visible in the team’s transfer strategy." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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December
29, 2024
Videos
Toon Aerts delighted to be best of the race behind Mathieu van der Poel "The rainbow jersey wearer defeated Toon Aerts, who finished in second place, with Niels Vandeputte completing the podium in third." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago ‘It has felt like cycling doesn’t want me anymore’ - Heidi Franz on fragility, resilience and holding on to the dream "After being part of three teams in a row which have faced closure, the 29-year-old discusses the fragility of women’s cycling and how she’s picked herself up against the odds." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Missed by Visma, signed by XDS Astana: Dutch cycling talent’s big move "Next year, Darren van Bekkum will be one of five Dutch riders representing the Chinese-Kazakh team XDS Astana." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (photo via cyclinguptodate.com) No Caleb Ewan - Jayco AlUla fully back up Plapp and Schmid for Tour Down Under GC "The Tour Down Under will be the first men's World Tour event of the season and there is one team that intends on winning it above all others." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Jean-Pierre Ronco (@imagewriterphotography) via cyclingnews.com) Michael Mørkøv prepares for final race: "I feel incredibly lucky to be able to finish like that" "Michael Morkov, the 39-year-old Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo, is set to retire this Saturday in a fitting venue, the Ballerup Super Arena, where his cycling journey began as a young aspiring rider." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Coospo Realroad CS300 GPS Bike Computer "Simple but extremely effective GPS computer that can be a very useful aid for serious training - and a great price." By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Our Most Memorable Rides of 2024 "Throughout 2024, we've been fortunate to share a handful of stories through meaningful partnerships and unforgettable group rides that have taken us from the shores of Southern California to the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada." By Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Photos: Dave Malwitz Am I doing too much intensity this winter? "From Zwift races to track racing, or intervals on the trainer, what’s enough, and how much is too much." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Getty Images Column
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December
28, 2024
Van der Poel will seek his fifth victory in the return of the World Cup to Besançon "After two years of absence, Besançon will host its World Cup race this Sunday, the 29th, with the great attraction of Mathieu van der Poel, who coincidentally was the last winner in the French town." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van Aert and his 5 cyclocross races: "Competing in 10 races during the holidays would not do me any good" "The 30-year-old Belgian was victorious ten years ago during his first elite race in Loenhout, ahead of Mathieu van der Poel. On Friday, things were reversed, and Van der Poel won his fourth of the season." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon 'I messaged every WorldTour team on Instagram' - How Imogen Wolff carved her path to cycling's top level "The teenager, who steps up to the WorldTour with Visma Lease a Bike next season, tells Tom Davidson about her gold-plated 2024" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher/Future) According to Wuyts, there’s no one better than Van der Poel: "If you doubt it, take off your blindfold" "After nearly a week of Mathieu van der Poel's return to cyclocross, it can safely be said that the multiple world champion is head and shoulders above the rest." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Private jet for Mathieu van der Poel into Besançon World Cup race - "Oh, has that been leaked too?" "The World Champion is also flying to the World Cup Besançon this Sunday in a... Private jet." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paid Subscription
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"I think the dominance is a bit of a shame" - Pogacar's climbing quality does not appease to all fans of the sport "Thijs Zonneveld specially recalls this year's Il Lombardia as the climax of this lack of excitement." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "I'm either going to drown in my own blood or die from bleeding out" - Jonas Vingegaard recalls genuine fear of death immediately after Basque Country crash "For Jonas Vingegaard, 2024 is likely to remembered for a horrific crash at the Itzulia Basque Country that saw the Dane rushed into the back of an ambulance in an oxygen mask." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Chrome Citizen 15L Messenger "Comfortable and robust messenger bag with smart details but they come at a price." By Ian Osborne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 10 expensive things you may not need "Those of us who ride bikes always like to have the best and the most expensive. However, in many cases, we don't even consider if it's really what we need for the use we make of the bike." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo via cyclingnews.com) Two-time Junior Winner Tyler Tejeda moves to U23 Category for 34th KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic "Туlеr Тејеdа, thе twо-tіmе Јunіоr wіnnеr frоm Теаm Vаlvоlіnе, wіll nоt соmреtе іn thе Јunіоr Саtеgоrу thіѕ уеаr аѕ hе mоvеѕ uр tо thе Undеr 23 саtеgоrу аnd wіll bе раіrіng uр аgаіnѕt thе Еlіtеѕ аnd Маѕtеrѕ." By Rubén Morales Iglesias (breakingbelizenews.com) Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre Column
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28, 2024
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#2 - "Who is Lance Armstrong to give moral
lessons? He stole cycling, he drove a lot of people away
from cycling" - Eurosport commentator slams former Tour de
France winner
Eli Iserbyt set to return as Belgian Cycling confirm lineup for World Cup Besancon - No Wout van Aert or Thibau Nys "After missing the last two races due to a nerve injury in his leg, Eli Iserbyt is set to return to cyclocross action in Besançon on Sunday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The top 10 riders of the 2024 men's racing season "A look back at the male riders who really made their mark this season." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How good Vos really is remains unclear ahead of her cyclocross return: "Expectation is she’ll return at high level" "Marianne Vos will make her long-awaited return to cyclocross on Sunday, December 29." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclist’s Gear of the Year 2024: Tech "Cyclist's favorite hardware of 2024 includes a pair of strong entries from SRAM and a big step for roadside maintenance." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found) Mona Mitterwallner leaves Cannondale and signs with a road team: "I want to be the best cyclist in the world" "The triple XCM world champion Mona Mitterwallner, 22, has just announced her departure from the Cannondale Factory Racing team and her signing with the road team Human Powered Health Cycling until 2026." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Human Powered Health via cyclingnews.com) Battenkill is back! Queen of the classics returns to upstate New York after 8 years "Last run in 2017, New York’s epic Tour of The Battenkill multi-surface road event will return on Saturday 10 May in Cambridge, New York." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) From little pink bike to Olympic glory - How Emma Finucane conquered the world "As a local hero and now an international cycling icon Emma Finucane’s achievements in the Olympics have brought a renewed spotlight to cycling in Carmarthen and across Wales." By Robert Harries (walesonline.co.uk) (Image: John Myers) ‘There were so many waves being broadcast from the bike and rider unit we could have turned the heating down’ - Has cycling become too smart? "Going for a ride is no longer, seemingly, about the experience had on the bike; rather, it’s about the analysis of the event on return, writes our Undercover Mechanic" By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How many watts can you earn in winter "The end of the year is the time to set new goals for the next 12 months, in addition to being the time of the season for cyclists to lay the foundations of training that will allow us to perform at our best." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad via cyclingnews.com) "Who is Lance Armstrong to give moral lessons? He stole cycling, he drove a lot of people away from cycling" - Eurosport commentator slams former Tour de France winner "Maradona (the football player, ed.) took drugs, but he didn't give moral lessons. He cheated soccer. Who is Lance Armstrong to give moral lessons? He stole cycling, he drove a lot of people away from cycling." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via expresso.pt Subscribe
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2025 WorldTour predictions: which riders will shine brightest? "Predictions are silly; that's what makes them so fun. In part one of our 2025 crystal-ball gazing, we look at which riders will animate the new season." By Joe Lindsey and Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon and Gruber Images Column
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December
28, 2024
Remco Evenepoel announces heavily delayed season debut "The double Olympic champion is in a race against time." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Joining Alpecin Deceuninck on January 1st, 18-year-old Senna Remijn now already impresses in cyclocross "At only 18 years young, Remijn immediately showed his potential in the first World Cup race for the U23 category." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Magnier thanks Alaphilippe and Lampaert after strong debut season that taught him a lot: "Now I'm on time for flights" "Paul Magnier can be proud of his first season as a professional. The still only 20-year-old sprinter started like a rocket, winning his first race for Soudal Quick-Step right away." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com I completed Zwift’s power profiling program and discovered I’m not the rider I thought I was "Zwift Camp’s Baseline program and unearthed some hidden talents for Stephen Shrubsall." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) 'It's the passionate fan base' - Mike Jardine on how Fort William has kept British Downhill Mountain Biking alive "The Scotsman reflects on two decades of organizing one of the biggest cycling events in the country." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Experience the Ultimate New Year’s Day Ride in SoCal "Gear up for a unique New Year’s Day celebration in 2025 - join the SoCal New Year’s Day bike rides, a staple among local cyclists. Explore the iconic Long Beach New Year’s Day Ride." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) SD Worx Protime under review: Can old stars and late bloomers step up after Vollering’s departure? "As one of the top teams in women’s cycling, SD Worx Protime entered 2024 with high expectations to maintain their dominance." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: ASO/Alex Berasategi After Olympic gold, Welsford must prove himself to get another shot at Tour: "I want to become the best sprinter possible" "He won gold for Australia in the Team Pursuit. With that mission accomplished, Welsford can now fully focus on road racing in 2025." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rod Ellingworth returns to Bahrain with big hopes for Tiberi, Buitrago & Martinez: "To have all three of them together is really exciting" "For 2025, the well-respected Rod Ellingworth is back at Bahrain Victorious following a three-year spell with the Ineos Grenadiers." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sean Kelly believes best of Tadej Pogacar could still be yet to come: "When you get to 26 to 30, you’re coming into your best years as a cyclist" "He just gets on with his business. He's at the age now where he's coming into his prime and has shown this year that he's in his best years." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Star Sebastopol cyclist’s 2024 haul: 2 national titles plus a world championship "Vida Lopez de San Roman, 18, is the best female cyclocross rider in the country - and that might not even be her best discipline." By Austin Murphy (pressdemocrat.com) (Snowy Mountain Photography) Subscribe
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