Column
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January 6,
2025
Blogs
José De Cauwer: ‘Vingegaard should never have won the Tour’ "The former Belgian pro was more than candid in his year-end interview." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist’s alternative pro cycling predictions 2025 "Who's not named Tadej Pogačar and might win in 2025? Which big names may be on the transfer market? Who will win the women's Milan-San Remo? We have the answers." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Charly Lopez/Chris Auld Nico Knoll on building confidence in Euro ‘cross "The Calgary native has had some ups and downs racing over the pond but continues to stay the course." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cody Shimizu Mathieu van der Poel’s focus on mountain biking "I would like to become world champion mountain biker this year," says the Flying Dutchman." (scientificamerican.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling YouTuber Safa Brian levels up camera game "You may remember his viral video featuring Tom Pidcock’s incredible descent." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Insta360 Paid Subscription
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Vision’s Metron 45 SL Disc Wheels "Having ridden the Vision’s Metron 45 SL Disc wheels for a few hundred miles now, it’s clear how much of an improvement they are over my old wheelset," (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Wind Down with Roka x Huberman Lab Red Lenses to Improve Sleep, Stress & Mood "These red lens-equipped Roka Wind Down glasses shade you not from the sun, but from those electronic devices vying for your attention at the end of the day." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (no paywall)
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Column
Two
January 6,
2025
Today's
Trending
#3 - New information sheds light on fatal
accident of Norwegian rider Drege (25) in the Tour of
Austria
Chris Froome backs Wout van Aert's call to limit gearing in road races, with big chainrings blamed for "more serious crashes" "Four-time Tour de France winner admitted it's "a crazy problem to have" as "for so many years, we've been trying to figure out ways to go faster and faster" - however he now believes "limiting the progression of technology" is inevitable to improve safety." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte) Forget 'new year, new me' - 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025 "Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January." By Lexie Williamson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Starting Over: Life Beyond the Finish Line "A year ago, Jordan shared the story of the crash that ended his professional bike racing career - a moment that felt like the conclusion of a life he’d spent a decade building." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Jelly Belly Garmin Instinct 3 Series Hands-on: Everything You Need To Know! "Garmin has just announced the Instinct 3 series, as well as the Instinct E and new HRM-200." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Introducing the Ultimate Headset "Isn’t it madness to put so much effort into refining components for steel bikes, a technology that many consider obsolete? On the contrary, we feel that the potential of lightweight steel is often underestimated." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Log: The latest in cyclocross; Olympians get New Year honors; New year, new kit "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including awards season and the newest colors for 2025." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Billy Ceusters/Getty Images Is It Okay to Take a Break From Strength Training? "Many road cyclists hit the gym in the off-season to build strength, protect joints, and maintain overall fitness. But what happens when life intervenes and you have to take a break from your resistance training routine?" By Lars Hundley (roadbikerider.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) (no paywall)
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Column
Three
January
6, 2025
Videos
Wout van Aert to race both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France this season "Belgian star will make Giro debut and line up for seventh Tour." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Turning the page: Romain Bardet on why he is ready for his next chapter "Romain Bardet has announced that the Giro d’Italia and Critérium du Dauphiné of 2025 will be his last races as a road professional, before he winds down life as an athlete with a season or two of gravel racing." By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt and V. Rolland Fake Rapha websites target customers and leave them 'out of pocket with no items shipped' "Brand working with IP protection specialists to enforce cease-and-desist legal action against dodgy sites." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha / Michael James Fox) Best workshop chain tools 2025 rated and reviewed: for home use when replacing, repairing or shortening "We put workshop quality chain tools to the test to see which is worthy of your money." By Paul Grele (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Paul Grele) Garmin HRM-200 In-Depth Review "Garmin has just announced their HRM-200 chest strap, a product designed to be their affordable chest strap option, for scenarios that might not work as well with an optical HR sensor." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Meet the maker: Curve’s new massive bike "Curve’s Ryan Flinn talks Cyclist through the aptly named Titanosaur." By Paddy Maddison (cyclist.co.uk) Alex Wright/Teneight Non Subscription
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The Tour du Zwift is on! "From Jan.6 - Feb 23, six stages await Zwifters looking for a new year’s challenge." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Zwift Bosch teases big announcement on electric bike battery innovation "One potential theory centers around the possibility of Bosch unveiling potted batteries, a design that encases the internal components and battery cells in resin or other solid protective materials." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
January 5,
2025
Wout van Aert is the mud king of Dendermonde World Cup "Vanthourenhout makes spirited comeback to defend series lead." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lucinda Brand wins brutal mudfest at Dendermonde World Cup "Lucinda Brand padded her World Cup lead by winning Sunday’s ninth round of the 2024-2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup in rainy, muddy Dendermonde, Belgium." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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"Former world champion Van Aert dominates men’s race as his condition builds, Brand also blitzes rivals." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com) (Photo by DAVID PINTENS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) -C1- Not the Tour de France or Paris Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel has a different goal for 2025 "There remains one glaring omission from his rainbow jersey collection." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lake MX30G gravel shoe review: Retro sneaker vibe disguises a thoroughly modern race shoe "Lake’s MX30G combines a great fit with low weight and wraps it all up in an unusual aesthetic that stands out from the crowd." By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 8 - Dendermonde, Belgium - Sunday, January 5th "2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Dendermonde, Belgium: 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 4:15am Pacific."
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Column
Two
January 5,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
"It's a race that I don't really like" - Mathieu van der Poel says he has 'nothing to gain' from riding the Tour de France "n terms of Grand Tour success though, one stage of the Giro d’Italia and one of the Tour de France is a comparatively small return for a rider of Van der Poel's qualities." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hunt Sub50 Limitless Aero Disc Wheelset "All-round winning recipe now lighter and even faster." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New information sheds light on fatal accident of Norwegian rider Drege (25) in the Tour of Austria "The 25-year-old rider from Team Coop Repsol crashed while descending the Grossglockner in the lead group." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
Articles
(From CyclingUpToDate) "I adore him... He plays a huge role on the
road" - Rolf Aldag on 'overlooked' transfer that could prove
key for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe
"Riders sometimes forget where they came from"
- Lotto sports manager reveals he hasn't spoken to Maxim van
Gils since controversial departure
cyclinguptodate.com
(no paywall)
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World Tour rider's prep for 2025 season halted after being knocked down by car in training: "Nothing is broken, but I will be unable to move for two days" "For Sylvain Moniquet, 2025 was supposed to be a fresh start, having moved from Lotto Dstny to Cofidis." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The aero bike that's a quarter of the price of a Factor Ostro Vam "Although the Winspace T1550 boasts many of the features of a big-name race bike, it comes at a fraction of the price." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January
5, 2025
Videos
10 tough lessons I learned as a road-grown Brit racing US gravel "After surrendering his road racing dream, Brit Joe Laverick finds redemption, hope and glory on the US gravel scene." By Joe Laverick (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Loni Mendez) Canadian shatters another penny farthing world record "Lizanne Wilmot now has the outright fastest speed record, beating the men’s one too." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Golden Bin Chicken Cycling/YouTu Para cyclist dodges major anti-doping sanction after testing positive "The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), via an independent arbitrator, banned 53 year-old para cycling athlete Dr. Aaron Keith for 4 months after he twice tested tested positive for an unspecified anabolic substance." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson Chasing Pogacar: Meet the dog who tried to outsprint the World Champion "On Saturday the UAE Team Emirates leader was followed by someone quite unique: a local dog managed to keep up with him for a while." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Instagram) AmazFit T-Rex 3 In-Depth Review: What’s the Catch? "The AmazFit T-Rex 3 has garnered much attention over the past few months since its announcement. In many ways, that attention is deserved, albeit a wee bit overstated." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Non Subscription
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(From IDL Pro Cycling) idlprocycling.com
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"There is room for improvement everywhere" - 18-year-old wonderkid Paul Seixas set to star in first World Tour season after beating Vingegaard on Coll de Rates "Speaking to Cyclism'Actu, the 18-year-old Frenchman gave an insight into some of his goals for what looks like a big future in the sport." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
One
January 4,
2025
Brilliant Brand takes victory in Gullegem! Alvarado & Backstedt complete Superprestige podium "Although some of the biggest names (Fem van Empel and Puck Pieterse ed.) weren't present at the start line, the likes of Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado and Lucinda Brand were in attendance." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Wout van Aert returns to winning ways at Superprestige Gullegem Cross after thrilling battle with Eli Iserbyt "Although Wout van Aert wasn't on the front row at the start, all eyes were on the Visma star as the racing got underway." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: via cyclingmagazine.ca) Zoe Bäckstedt involved in "a fight to the finish" with Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado in Gullegem "As Lucinda Brand surged clear towards victory at Superprestige Gullegem cross on Saturday afternoon, behind the Dutch national champion, a thrilling battle for 2nd between Zoe Bäckstedt and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado was unfolding." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paid Subscription
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‘You need to have that killer mentality’ - Victor Campenaerts profile "Belgium’s Victor Campenaerts tells Cyclist about his emotional Tour de France stage victory, becoming a dad, moving to Visma Lease a Bike and extracting the last drops of his competitive juices." By James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) Eloise Mavian/Tornanti Absent Van der Poel, Wout van Aert will be the main attraction this Sunday at the Dendermonde World Cup "We are left without the long-awaited duel, so we will have to wait for the Maasmechelen World Cup (January 25) to enjoy the second and theoretically last Van der Poel vs Van Aert of this winter." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Non Subscription
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Superprestige Gullegem, Hexiacross - Saturday, January 4th "Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Gullegem, Belgium Schedule (Saturday): 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 Max and FloBikes starting at 4:35am
Pacific."
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Column
Two
January 4,
2025
Today's
Trending
Bold Claim: Vingegaard’s Tour de France wins only happened because of Pogacar’s setbacks "The Belgian analyst, José De Cauwer, argues that Jonas Vingegaard’s level doesn’t come close to Tadej Pogacar’s, a point he underscores with a bold statement." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: C. Lopez Just Lars van der Haar popping his dislocated shoulder in back mid-race "The Dutch pro crashed and out it went… but he wasn’t going to abandon." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Team Emirates XRG remain resolute in their 2025 cycling ambitions to match 2024 success "In 2024, UAE Team Emirates dominated the cycling world with 82 victories, leaving their nearest competitors, Lidl Trek and Soudal Quick Step, far behind with 42 wins each." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Instagram/davidjarthur via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Flanders, Paris Roubaix and Tour de France - Arnaud de Lie is aiming for breakthrough victory "At 22 years old, Arnaud De Lie is already an experienced and well fixated face in the peloton." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The Beginning of the End for ANT+ Wireless "First off, no, your ANT+ devices aren’t going to stop working. In fact, companies are not only supporting them going forward, but will continue to make ANT+ devices for some time to come." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) "I'm still a little blown away by how popular Wout is in Belgium compared to Mathieu" - Is Wout van Aert more popular than Mathieu van der Poel? "When it comes to popularity, is Wout van Aert truly more beloved than Mathieu van der Poel?" By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Dream bikes: Moots Vamoots CRD "In the first of a new series about the world’s most desirable bikes, we start with a shining example of how titanium can hold its own against carbon on the road." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) photo: Ben Duke Non Subscription
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Cyclist’s Gear of the Year 2024: Kit "Round two of our round-up of our favorite products of 2024 is kit, and some of this stuff saved our asses." By Sam Challis, James Spender, Laurence Kilpatrick, Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January
4, 2025
Videos
5 first year pro cyclists to follow in 2025 "For certain riders, 2025 marks their first year in the WorldTour. We look at the key newbies to follow this season." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images) Patrick Lefevere: "Let the critics try to do what I’ve done. Who else has provided so many jobs? Who else has brought so many millions into cycling?" "Officially, I’ve been retired for five years already, but I’ve always kept working. I founded the team in 2003, and I waited to ensure the team’s future was secure." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit via cyclingnews.com) 9 New Year’s resolutions for the pro cycling peloton in 2025 "Many riders and teams need to turn over a new leaf in 2025. Here are some pledges we think need to be put into action this season." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Marco Bertorello/SD Worx ProTime/Tim de Waele/Getty Images Shirin van Anrooij cleared to increase training hours two months post-surgery "We finally got to the bottom of what was causing me problems in my left leg' says Lidl Trek rider, expected to return to road racing in May." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The overlooked challenges a transfer to Visma Lease a Bike brings: "Not surprised they’ve become one of the biggest teams in the world" "Personal success is no longer Campenaerts’ primary goal. In his second stint with the team, he’s focused on helping others. " By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Charly Lopez José Azevedo on Portugal's shocking W52-FC Porto doping scheme: "Some forget that they are human beings and haven't killed anyone. They're not criminals" "The year José Azevedo decided to start a team on the road, the W52-FC Porto doping scandal broke out, with repercussions that shook Portuguese cycling and the international scene." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 4 Hong Kong cyclists arrested for ‘reckless riding’ after minibus fracas "Three men and a woman, aged 28 to 45, released on bail and must report back to police later this month." By Ng Kang-chun.(scmp.com) Photo: Facebook/Kitty Chau -C3-
'Not just another semi-slick' - A first ride on Rene Herse's first-ever part-knob, part-slick gravel tire "With pro racer input and patent-pending innovations, Rene Herse unveils a 'best of both worlds,' fast yet grippy gravel tire." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Zwift Ride smart bike review "Sleek, powerful and reasonably priced, this all-on-one indoor cycling setup provides an excellent workout experience." By Andrew Williams (livescience.com) (Image: © Andrew Williams) 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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