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January 9,
2025
Blogs
Luke Plapp claims a third elite Australian time trial title "Victorian delivers in Perth, keeping career run of riding in green and gold alive with a winning margin of 8.77 seconds." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld/AusCycling via cyclingnews.com) Fines of up to £450 introduced for riders who celebrate teammate wins in bunch sprints "UCI welcomes new rule in bid to make sprints safer." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Former WorldTour pro says gear restrictions are not the answer "Michael Barry on developing safety protocols in the peloton that will help reduce crashes." By Michael Barry (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bonnie Tu, the most powerful woman in bicycling, retires after more than 30 years in the industry "Her unwavering passion transformed the cycling industry and empowered countless women to chase their dream,' says Liv in tribute." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Giant Group) Paid Subscription
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Cervélo Soloist - In our race bike comparison test "Can it impress in a direct comparison with the hottest bikes of the year and strike a balance between aero and climbing prowess? We’re here to find out." By Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter REI cuts 428 jobs, shuts down adventure travel and outdoor education programming "We’ve held out as long as possible, but the fact remains that Experiences is an unprofitable business for the co-op, and we must adjust course,' says REI CEO" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Condor Cycles Bivio + Review: All Steel, All-Rounder, All Normal Bike "London’s oldest bike shop, Condor Cycles, just announced an all-new, all-metal, all-rounder, normal bike called the Bivio +." By Petor Georgallou (theradavist.com) Photos: Petor Georgallou Column
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January 9,
2025
Today's
Trending
Six increasingly bold predictions for gravel cycling in 2025 "New race tactics, live coverage, mountain bike tires and more. You read it here first, folks." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Soudal Quick Step team on media day "New chapter unfolds as Patrick Lefevere makes emotional transition away from CEO post." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Should I buy a gravel bike or an all-road bike? "Both styles are lauded for their practicality but which is best suited to your riding?" By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Do Women See Cycling As an Attractive Hobby for Men? "New research analyzed how women rate various men’s pastimes regarding their attractiveness." By Jiri Kaloc (welovecycling.com) Photo via sarapci.com Ciovita Merino Crew Socks "Nicely constructed socks that are comfortable and work well in a range of temperatures." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Dynaplug Micro Racer tubeless bicycle tire repair kit "Pretty much the last word in ultralight, small, fast, easy tubeless repair." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) It is the smallest motor in the world and wants to change eBikes forever "The Quark DM1.2 is created by the eBike company Urtopia. It is an impressive motor that, with its minimalist design, is advancing to make electric bikes increasingly indistinguishable from conventional ones." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via newurtopia.com Why Is the American Diet So Deadly? "A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity." By Dhruv Khullar (newyorker.com) Illustration by Allan Sanders Column
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January
9, 2025
'He had a deep passion for the sport and really loved the riders' - Remembering Gianni Savio "The larger-than-life Italian manager died in in December, aged 76." By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Hutchinson returns to the World Tour with Intermarché Wanty "Despite being one of the tire brands, Hutchinson had not supplied their tires to any World Tour team for several years, a showcase always for brands in addition to the ideal stage to develop new models with maximum performance." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via 3bikes.fr Is Sagan going to one-up van Aert’s Masked Singer? "The former multiple world champion will be appearing on Slovakian TV show, ‘Let’s Dance." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lukáš Ronald Lukács @lucasaganronald/X road.cc Recommends Cycle Clothing of the Year 2024/25: the best jackets, jerseys, tights, shorts, shoes & more "Check out the most impressive clothing that we’ve reviewed over the past year, from the likes of Castelli, Van Rysel, Gorewear, Bioracer." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) No. 6 Adventure Fork Gets Official with All the Features "We created No. 6 because we could not find a fork on the market with the specifications we desired for our Titanium bikes." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Photo: No. 6 Adventure Fork via velo.outside.com Wrong way cycling: Spain’s baffling new rule "A series of new rules will enter into effect for cyclists in Spain, one of which even cyclists themselves are shocked about." By Adam Woodward (euroweeklynews.com) Credit: Ground Picture - Shutterstock Articles`
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Lidl Trek and Visma Lease a Bike offer virtual training camp "You can ride on ROUVY with insights from pros like Wout van Aert, Sepp Kuss or Ellen van Dijk." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Brett Rheeder launches new bike company "X Games medalist announces he's leaving Commencal and starting his own brand." (scientificamerican.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
January 8,
2025
Blogs
Former American cycling star vows to 'reinvigorate' US road racing with $156,000 Growler race prize pot "Keegan Swenson and Lauren De Crescenzo return to defend titles in second edition of Levi Leipheimer's event." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) $150,000 prize purse announced for Gravel Burn stage race "Gravel Burn has announced the wealthiest prize purse yet in gravel racing." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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E3 Saxo Classic secures sponsorship deal through 2027 "Cobbled race is one of few top-level spring Classics still independently run." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut wheelset "Fast, and strong wheels that prioritize speed above other areas." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) KOO Hype sunglasses review: Superb coverage and clarity with little to no fogging "Koo's latest model is designed to aid both airflow and retention, as well as featuring a new dual curve lens shape." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) How to choose your new gravel bike "What you need to consider when choosing your ideal gravel bike." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Madison DTE Stellar Tech Isoler Thermal Leg Warmers With DWR "Comfy and warm with a good fit, but the DWR treatment doesn't add a lot." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 8,
2025
Today's
Trending
#2 - Former American cycling star vows to
'reinvigorate' US road racing with $156,000 Growler race
prize pot
Lachlan Morton: I won Unbound Gravel by going back to basics "The EF Education EasyPost rider tells Rouleur about his biggest victory, completing a record-breaking lap of Australia and what’s next." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel on Olympics: ‘From pure euphoria to absolute calm’ "The double gold medalist had a quiet victory lap after a day of chaos." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mikel Landa to take on Giro d'Italia as team leader Remco Evenepoel ruled out "Mikel Landa will ride the Giro d’Italia, spearheading the Soudal Quick Step assault on the general classification in the absence of Remco Evenepoel, who has been ruled out of a possible start due to injury." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Polar Update Adds Maps Points of Interest, Charging During Workouts, and More "As promised back in the fall, Polar has released their Q1 firmware update for the Polar Vantage V3 and Polar Grit X2 Pro, under the FW3.0 umbrella." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Montana Proposes Bill to Force Cyclists to Ride the Wrong Way in Traffic "Supposedly, the new language will make it safer to ride, “This change aims to enhance safety for both cyclists and motorists." (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Dave Iltis Orbea presents the new bikes of Lotto 2025 and they are already for sale "Second season for Orbea as the bicycle provider for the Belgian team Lotto, for which the Basque brand has prepared an attractive decoration in which the corporate red of the team gains even more prominence while playing with gradients to reveal the carbon that shapes the Orca, Orca Aero, and Ordu time trial bikes that the cyclists will have at their disposal." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Orbea via cyclingnews.com) Your guide to Bosch's eBike motors - Get to know your Active Line Plus from your Performance Line CX (and the rest) "We break down everything you need to know about the mid-drive offerings from Bosch." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photos by Oli Pendrey Subscribe
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"When Tudor Pro Cycling needed one more rider to fill out its roster, American ace Warbasse fit the bill." By Andrew Hood (velo.outside.com) Larry Warbasse -C2- Column
Three
January
8, 2025
Visma Lease a Bike are producing their own kit under Yellow B logo "Dutch team’s deal with Agu ended in December after brand experienced financial difficulty." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Visma Lease a Bike) Riding with AFib "Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that can affect even the fittest individuals, often presenting without obvious symptoms." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Check out the road.cc Recommends Accessories of the Year 2024/25: The best tools, glasses, helmets, bags and loads more "Our pick of the best of the best cycling accessories that we’ve reviewed on road.cc over the past year." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) EF Pro Cycling Unveils 2025 Kit & Bike "EF Pro Cycling’s 2025 race kit, helmets, and bikes will soon be available for purchase, allowing fans to share in the team’s bold new look." (socalcycling.com) Photo Credit: Ashley & Jered Gruber | Gruber Images Driver charged with killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau pleads not guilty "Hockey players were killed in New Jersey while riding by alleged drunk driver Sean Higgins." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Flyers Nation/X Factor receives cease and desist letter over its most recent race bike release "Controversial branding has led to 'confusion' among consumers and media, says custom bike brand." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Factor (background), Scarab (highlighted quote)) Articles`
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Why 2025 is the year to pick up cycling as a hobby "Riding a bike has all kinds of perks, from fitness to adventures, and improved mental health." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) SRAM patent proposes "universal brake mount" designs to eliminate disc brake rub and "improve braking performance" "Patent filed by components giant suggests new design would offer "improved performance, improved safety, and reduced weight and cost." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (USPTO/SRAM) Column
One
January 7,
2025
Blogs
FDJ Suez is already reaping the benefits of Vollering's joining the team: Nike becomes the French team's new sponsor "The transfer of Demi Vollering to FDJ SUEZ has been a game-changer for the team, and it's bringing in major partners who are eager to align themselves with the Dutch star." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) FDJ Suez I’ve had a rotten 2025 and we’re only a week in - but - it’s made me determined to get back on my bike "When I stop coughing, it will be time to kick on with riding this year." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE had some hilarious training motivation for Tadej Pogačar "The Slovenian is gearing up for another big year, but so are his rivals." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar complemented by Pedro Delgado: "Given his physical superiority, basically he can do what he wants" "Almost everything he touched in 2024 turned to gold and in 2025 this could be similar if he maintains his level." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Paid Subscription
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(From CyclingNews) New UCI rules for 2025 prohibit WorldTour and
ProTeam riders from racing under-23 category at Worlds
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Iliac artery issues in professional cycling: Verdonschot the latest to face surgery "Professional cycling has long been associated with extreme physical demands, but few injuries have proved as disruptive as iliac artery narrowing." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Do bike gears work the same as car gears? "Bike gears are a common stumbling block for beginners, especially adults who may come to cycling more familiar with a gear stick than a set of handlebars." By Hannah Reynolds (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds "At the end of 2024, the UCI announced the launch of a new Continental MTB series, designed to offer aspiring World Cup racers the chance to qualify for the series - yet there are no rounds in Africa or Asia." By Steve Thomas] (off.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Queensboro Bridge Pedestrians and Cyclists Still Crunched for Space Despite Congestion Pricing "A rundown of the key street design changes Mayor Adams must make to take advantage of congestion pricing." By Kevin Duggan (nyc.streetsblog.org) Photo: Bess Adler cyclinguptodate.com
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Tumbleweed Bicycle Co. Adds New Wagon Wheel 32t Shimano Direct-Mount Chainring "The new 32t, +3mm offset chainring is available in silver (stainless steel), and black (aluminum)." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Two
January 7,
2025
Today's
Trending
Indecent Proposals "Every July the best cyclists take part in the Tour de France. You can have a few exceptions but they often just prove the rule. But what would it take to change this, could you launch a rival race using big appearance fees and a large prize pot?" (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) All the 2025 WorldTour kits ranked from worst to first "We review and rank the good, the bad and the ugly jersey designs of the 2025 pro cycling peloton." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Sanne Cant says farewell to Belgian CX champion’s jersey after 15 straight seasons "Belgian legend was world champion three times." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) AmazFit Active 2 Hands-on: $99 Sportswatch with Mapping! "AmazFit has just announced the new Active 2, a smartwatch at $99 (or $129 for the Premium model with a sapphire screen and (vegan) leather strap. Otherwise, both watches feature identical software features - and for $99, as is usually the case with AmazFit, the feature list is impressive." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Apple Airtags lead to bumper bike theft recovery "Police in Vail, CO, charge suspect after seizing a van load of stolen machines thanks to the clever little disc." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van der Poel wants to be XCO World Champion in 2025 "The mountain bike is back in Mathieu van der Poel's sights as he continues to yearn for the World Champion title missing from a collection of rainbow jerseys that already includes cyclocross and road jerseys he won in Glasgow." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) K-Edge Garmin Max Mount "Rigid, strong and secure mount for very heavy loads, but underspecced for the high price." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Non Subscription
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(From IDL Pro Cycling) Puck Moonen gets engaged to her South African
partner, whom she met through an exclusive dating app
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Ultrahuman thinks its 18-karat gold smart ring is worth $1,900 "Ultrahuman Rare is meant to be a luxury, artisan-crafted smart ring. The platinum version costs $2,200." By Victoria Song (theverge.com) Image: Ultrahuman Will self-heating cycling bib tights make overshoes obsolete? Castelli’s Steve Smith on the future of cycle clothing "Castelli's global brand manager talks us through cycle clothing's emerging trends and technology, and explains why cold hands and feet on the bike could soon be a thing of the past." By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January
7, 2025
Videos
The cobblestone classics, Giro and Tour, key points of Wout van Aert's season "Wout van Aert reveals his race calendar for 2025. A plan in which he will resume what he could not accomplish in 2024 due to the serious fall he suffered in the Dwars door Vlaanderen with the Flanders-Roubaix double and his participation in the Giro and Tour as key points." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Life after racing - Why I'm training to be a doctor, by Max Walscheid "Jayco Alula’s Max Walscheid is best known as being a leadout rider who occasionally wins himself, but away from the spotlight of the peloton, the tall German 31-year-old can usually be found with his head stuck in textbooks as he studies to be a doctor." Max Walscheid (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) The 4 R’s of Recovery "When executed properly, recovery helps realize the adaptations you’ve trained for and involves a few main elements, known as the R’s of recovery." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Five new things in pro cycling for 2025 "There are always big changes year on year in pro cycling, here are five of the biggest ones going into the 2025 season." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Getty Images/SD Worx Protime Bettiol offers a behind-the-scenes look at Chinese bike manufacturer XDS: "It felt like a city, not a factory" "The Chinese bike manufacturer provides a significant financial boost while introducing a new country to the WorldTour peloton." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) European Championships not enough for Thibau Nys who seeks more big wins this winter: "I cannot be satisfied with that alone" "Thibau Nys is an incredible rider, and perhaps even within the possibility of evolving such as the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert on the road." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Non Subscription
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(From CyclingUpToDate) Jonathan Milan sets ambitious goals for 2025
including the Tour de France: “I would like to surpass
myself, to exceed my limits”
Changes in training and weight loss for Fabio
Jakobsen after tough year - "Maybe the 2024 approach
would’ve made me competitive four or five years ago"
Joris Nieuwenhuis finally gets to debut this
winter at the Dutch championships: "With the same goal as
last year, but with different expectations"
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Ride Smart: How Strategic Thinking in Cycling Can Boost Your Game On and Off the Road "Cycling involves more than just pedaling hard and racing against the clock. It requires strategic thinking, foresight, and mental agility." By Sponsored Post (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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From Comeback Kuss to the Wild West Women’s
WorldTour: These Are the 12 Juiciest Narratives to Follow in
2025
"Can Kuss kick back after an off-key '24? Will Vollering vanquish SD Worx? Can Pogačar possibly get better? Here's what we're watching for in 2025." Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) (Photo by Chris Auld) -C3- Subscribe
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"EF Education EasyPost, EF Oatly Cannondale, and EF Aevolo to wear diamond design in nod to the patterns of the team's heritage." By Jim Cotton (velo.outside.com) Photo: Rapha / EF Pro Cycling Paywall
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