Column
One
January 12,
2025
Tom Pidcock opens up on departure from Ineos Grenadiers: 'Things weren't going how I imagined it' "The former winner of Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold is targeting a Grand Tour podium with his new team." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Georg Lindacher) Luke Plapp sacrifices Australian national championship chances for Jayco AlUla teammate "Luke Durbridge takes first Aussie road race title in 12 years." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: AusCycling / Zac Williams via cyclingnews.com) Lucinda Stewart sweeps up women's elite and U23 titles at combined Australian Championships road race "20-year-old Liv AlUla Jayco Continental team rider wins sprint from break of five ahead of Ella Simpson and Cassia Boglio." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: AusCycling / Chris Auld via cyclingnews.com) All the new national ‘cross champions in Europe "Sunday saw a whole bunch of new national champions crowned in Europe." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Cyclocross24.com/(X.com) Paid Subscription
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Ireland: Results in full, National 'Cross Champs "National Cyclocross Championships Ballinasloe, Co Galway Promoted by Ballinasloe Cycling Club." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Toby Watson) Filippo Ganna describes Paris Roubaix as a unique challenge beyond traditional cycling "Italian champion aims for success in Queen of Classics, Milano Sanremo and Tour de France in 2025." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best bike chain lubes 2025: Wet, dry and waxed-based lubricants "Choosing the best bike chain lube doesn’t have to be a sticky business, here's our pick of wet, dry, all-condition and wax-based options." By Katherine Moore (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) The wild and wacky world of penny farthing races "There’s a whole discipline of thrilling cycling on high-wheels you may never have heard of." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lizanne Wilmot/Instagram Column
Two
January 12,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
#2 - Meanwhile in the peloton - Kristoff's
golden tip for getting rid of holiday belly, Lapeira signs
new contract
Dutch Cyclocross National Championships: Puck Pieterse solos to second title of career "On the tough, muddy course in Oisterwijk, the Fenix Deceuninck rider attacked on the first lap. No one could keep up with her pace." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thibau Nys reacts to superb victory at Belgian cyclocross championship "Laurens Sweeck silver, Toon Aerts bronze on treacherously snowy, muddy course." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dutch National Cyclocross Championships: Tibor del Grosso secures stunning victory after three-way battle for elite men's title "Pim Ronhaar and Joris Nieuwenhuis forced to settle for second and third, respectively, in Oisterwijk." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Felipe Orts makes history and Sofía Rodríguez is consecrated in the Spanish CX Championship 2025 "The Alicante cyclist Felipe Orts met expectations in As Pontes, won and was proclaimed the cyclist with the most titles, seven, of Spanish Cyclocross Champion. In the women's category, Sofía Rodríguez shone to win her first Elite Spanish Championship." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit ProShots) Crees secures maiden elite title as Mason completes hat-trick at British cyclocross championships "Ferguson claims under-23 women's national title in Gravesend." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Best of 2024: Our 5 Favorite Videos "No. 1 is definitely “Flandrien,” a fan’s tribute to that Promised Land of Cycling which is, of course, Flanders in Belgium." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ethan Hayter looks ahead to a fresh start with Soudal Quick Step "The 26-year-old Londoner, joining six other new faces on the team’s roster, spoke enthusiastically about settling into the squad." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via cyclingnews.com) POC Men’s Thermal Jacket "Cold-weather protection at its very best with added safety features." By James Blackwell (off.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Column
Three
January
12, 2025
Videos
Pidcock to miss Tour de France "Britain's Tom Pidcock says he will not contest this year's Tour de France with his new Q36.5 team." matt warwick (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) It feels wrong that cycling is more likely to result in your premature death than strapping on a kite and stepping off a cliff "CW's columnist is keen to hit the road more in 2025, although not literally." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock) Nys, Vandeputte, Aerts, Del Grosso, Nieuwenhuis... What do some of the big men have to say ahead of cyclocross national championships "Some of the top favorites for all races have spoken ahead of the race and we've got a lot of interesting insight." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Michael Mørkøv gives opinion about possibility of doping in peloton "Pogačar and Vingegaard have had amazing races, but sport is haunted by the past." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Check out the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc - Our 2014/15 Bike of the Year was a taste of things to come "With disc brakes, 28mm tires, and a big focus on comfort, the Synapse was a glimpse into the future – and it offered a superb ride." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'I'm on a mission to build a new superhumanity' - Founder of the enhanced games on the future of dope-legal racing "The Enhanced Games are an alternative Olympics where doping will be encouraged. Chris Marshall-Bell grills the founder on the risks." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: chris catchpole) Suisse rider Kevin Winter banned again for new anti-doping violation "A time trial specialist, Winter was banned for 4 years in 2019 after testing positive for a cocktail of multiple banned substances - Metenolone, Stanozolol, and Testosterone." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1 2025 "Quite possibly the ultimate women's climbing bike, with a combination of great components and a stiff, lightweight frame." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Drone Brompton Drone: War in Ukraine delays folding bike brand’s new eBike launch - Because supplier was busy building drones for British Army "It was making stuff for drones, and they needed a lot of drones, and therefore we got bumped down the list." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Articles
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Column
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January 11,
2025
2025 Cyclocross National Championships - Where to watch your countries racing! "Find here all the information for the 2025 Cyclocross National Championships from around the World, held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2025." (cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) After 15 years, Belgium has a new national champion: Dominant Norbert-Riberolle succeeds Cant on treacherous course! "Laura Verdonschot finished second, ahead of Julie Brouwers." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Is this smart handlebar the future of cycling tech? Plus some "next level" wheels and colorful tires to upgrade your Brompton, baby Tour de France bodysuits + loads more "All the hottest new tech from Flite, Silca, Torq, Trek, Miche, Cycling Souvenirs, Goodyear and Light Bicycle." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tejay van Garderen: "Reducing a peloton from 9-rider teams to 8-rider teams hasn't made a single difference, reducing the gears wouldn't make a difference" "I hate to say this, I hate to be the one saying 'the riders make the race safer' but it's kinda true," van Garderen said in the 'Beyond the Podium' podcast of NBC Sports." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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4iiii partners with BMC Factory Racing "Known for their precision power meters, 4iiii is now backing one of the world’s best mountain bike teams." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Subscribe
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"WorldTour representation continues to decrease while results & individual rider quality increase." By Spencer Martin (velo.outside.com) Photo: AFP via Getty Images (paywall)
Column
Two
January 11,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
#1 - Caleb Ewan does not race Australian
national championships and report suggests he's currently
looking for a new team
Start of Belgian National Championships Cyclocross postponed, course has turned into ice rink: "Impossible to ride" "It was a freezing cold night in Heusden-Zolder. As a result, the track is currently covered in such a thick layer of ice that it’s impossible for the earliest category of riders to hold a proper race. " By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Heusden-Zolder Caleb Ewan does not race Australian national championships and report suggests he's currently looking for a new team "Caleb Ewan might be leaving Team Jayco AlUla, but at the same time he may not." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The fun police at the UCI are banning teammates celebrating "Riders will no longer be able to do a victory salute if their squad wins" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 10 riders and teams looking to turn things around in 2025 "After a tough 2024, these cyclists and squads will be looking for redemption in 2025." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Jonathan Biche What to expect from every Women’s WorldTour team in 2025 "We cast a beady eye on the squads of every Women's WorldTour team, from AG Insurance Soudal to Uno-X Mobility, and asses their chances in 2025." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Thomas Maheux The asylum seeker in Scotland who is a cycling advocate "For Siraj Balubaid, 27, the word that keeps coming up when he talks about cycling is “freedom." By Lewis Murray (thenational.scot) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January
11, 2025
Videos
New team means new kit for Tom Pidcock "Brit starts season at end of month in AlUla Tour." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Georg Lindacher How much equipment does a World Tour team consume? 200 bikes, 800 jerseys or 60,000 water bottles in just one year "The growth of World Tour team structures is a clear example of how professional cycling has evolved in recent decades." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via cyclist.co.uk) One last ride: The big names set to retire from pro cycling in 2025 "Several of road cycling's most notable names from the last 15 years will be waving goodbye to the peloton this season. Here are the biggest." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Billy Ceusters In The Drops: Roka photochromic sunglasses, Arnaud Démare's diary, Merrell Boa dial hiking shoes and tube maps "This week's In the Drops is perfect for a wintery weekend." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Articles
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Meanwhile in the peloton - Kristoff's golden tip for getting rid of holiday belly, Lapeira signs new contract "Kristoff solves his holiday belly with a golden move." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sigma Buster 1600 Headlight with handlebar mount "Good quality and throw of light, but mode selection could be simpler and the button easier to find." by Paul (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)Grele Column
One
January 10,
2025
Blogs
Australian National Championships - Sam Welsford and Amber Pate win criterium titles "Championship winners go out together in early break, with race shortened after they threaten to lap field." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: AusCycling / Chris Auld) 2025 Cyclocross National Championships - Where to watch your countries racing! "Find here all the information for the 2025 Cyclocross National Championships from around the World, held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2025." (cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) Loana Lecomte joins BMC for 2025 "After a horrific crash in the Paris Olympics, French rider signs with the Swiss-based BMC." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tech of the week: An affordable smart bike from Decathlon, a super-chunky Garmin watch, wavy carbon wheels, a carbon fork for the adventurous and pink tires for dashing Brompton owners "A round-up of this week's new, cool tech from Decathlon, Garmin, VeloElite, No. 6 Composites and Goodyear." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Decathlon) road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2024/25: The best groupsets, grips, saddles and more from the last 12 months "Each month we add the best components we've reviewed to road.cc Recommends, and now it’s time to reveal the best of the best from Shimano, SRAM, and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Why am I putting out more power on the hills than on flat roads? We speak to a bike fit expert and hit the indoor trainer to find out. "If you train with power, do you find it easier to put out higher numbers grinding up an incline while struggling on flat roads, even on a virtual trainer? We needed some answers!" Rouvy (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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(From CyclingNews) French national champion, Paul Lapeira, renews
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They’re Back! The Pro’s Closet 2.0 is Live and Just Sold Their First Bike "After the hoopla of closing its doors, and selling off everything in the building, The Pro’s Closet (TPC) is back and ready to roll." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / TPC) Column
Two
January 10,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
#2 - Bonnie Tu, the most powerful woman in
bicycling, retires after more than 30 years in the industry
Predictions for 2025 "With plenty going on out there events in pro cycling seem pretty tame in comparison. But here are twelve predictions for the cycling season ahead." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Remco Evenepoel gives detailed update about comeback "The double Olympic champion has lots of work ahead of him, but is confident for the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It used to annoy me when people said 'enjoy it,' now cycling is my job, I understand' - Oscar Onley on his rise through the ranks "The 22-year-old talks through his beginnings as a cyclist, turning pro with Picnic PostNL and what’s next in 2025." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ever wondered what it's like to be Pogacar's domestique? "Actually quite simple," says Pavel Sivakov "In his first year with the Emirates team, Sivakov immediately had to work as a domestique for leader Tadej Pogacar, which was a memorable experience." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: UAE Team Emirates 5 Most Popular Custom Festka Bikes of 2024 "At the start of every year, custom Czech carbon bike builder Festka digs back through their social media feeds to crown their most popular bikes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) “There was a lot of blood” - Cyclist lauds “absolute hero” security guard attacked with angle grinder while fending off bike thief "I’m going to buy him a mug with a chocolate egg in it. I’m going to get ‘best security in the world’ written on it." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Crime Scene Images London) Has the cycling industry killed the cheap road bike? Where have all the cheap bikes gone? "Yes, there are plenty second-hand... but when it comes to new bikes, some prices have seemingly risen far greater than inflation and few brands now offer models below £1,000. Are the days of the brand new £500 road bike well and truly over?" By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January
10, 2025
All in for the cobbled classics - Can Wout van Aert's adjusted program finally deliver the victory he longs for? "The Visma Lease a Bike rider will be hoping his strong start in the cyclocross field stays with him on the road." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com 2025 Cyclocross World Championships Team Announced "1 athletes will compete in the UCI Cyclocross World Championships on January 31 – February 2." (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Ethan Glading, courtesy of USA Cycling Preview Tour Down Under 2025 - WorldTour riders like kangaroos: Read to jump-start! "It's time to gear up for an exhilarating new cycling year. And it all kicks off in Australia with the 25th edition of the Tour Down Under." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Imago Tweets of the week: Peter Sagan signs up for Strictly Come Dancing "He's quick on a bike, but how good's his rumba?" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Markíza television) Best long-sleeved cycling jerseys 2025: Keeping you warm when the temperatures fall "A cyclist's wardrobe staple, protecting against cooler temperatures on the bike." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bob) Gear Break: fizik Vento Antares Saddle, Ekoï Heated Gloves, Chapter2 Bikes Get Weird, Core 2 Unveiled, Q36.5 How Cold Is It? & The Most Popular Festka Bikes in 2024 "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Continental Pure Contact tire "Reliable yet engaging tires with wider horizons than commuting, but that's reflected in the price." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Sour Steel Bikes Shifted to Almost-UDH Dropouts Saving Weight & Headaches "UDH is the big bike buzzword these days - with SRAM’s latest direct-mount Transmission derailleurs requiring it - but Sour thinks they’ve found a better way to future-proof their steel bikes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (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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