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January 24,
2025
Blogs
Jhonatan Narvaez takes the lead after Willunga Hill win and heads to GC win in his debut as a UAE rider "A nine seconds gap before final stage means Ecuadorian champion is set to claim overall victory in first race with UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Video
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Van der Poel Returns from Injury for Cyclocross World Cup Double "On Saturday and Sunday, the final two races of the cyclocross World Cup competition will be held in Maasmechelen, Belgium, and Hoogerheide, the Netherlands, respectively." By Siegfried Mortkowitz (welovecycling.com) (Image credit: Tim De Waele/James Arthur Gekiere/Belga/AFP/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘The yellow card system isn’t changing anything’ - Is it really possible to make sprinting safer? "For the second time in the race, there was discourse surrounding fair sprinting after stage four of the Tour Down Under." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships preview "Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Best indoor cycling shoes 2025: Breathable shoes for pedaling inside "Whether it's your home set-up or a gym-based session, here's our pick of the best shoes for indoor riding." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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QO Carbon Cranks Launch New Road, Gravel & MTB Components from Founders of Rotor "Over the weekend a new premium component brand popped up, as QO debuted three lightweight carbon cranksets and chainring combinations." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Photo via qobike.com Gear Break: Pas Normal Studios Cool Kit, Chapter 2 Bikes RIRA and MANA5, Join Cycling app launches Join Running, Scicon Sustainable Future Offer, Pashley Roadfinder & Dress Like a Wolf with JBC "All the new kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Female cyclists bombard Vernon mountain "The fifth Juliana Bombshell Enduro bike event for women only will take place Saturday, July 12 at SilverStar Mountain Resort's bike park; registrations start Feb. 1" Roger Knox (pentictonwesternnews.com) Royce Sihlis Photo Column
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January 24,
2025
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Riders To Watch For 2025 "Ten riders to watch in 2025. Some are picked as tips for their raw talent, others to see what paths they will go down." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Campagnolo launches new Shamal Wheels: Aero, more versatile "Italian brand updates wheelset. the the Shamal - Dual Profile, to be faster but with better handling." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit via road.cc) road.cc Recommends 2024/2025 awards round-up - All the very best bikes and cycling equipment we reviewed last year "Our awards are done for another year, so here's a comprehensive round-up of the big winners and a bonus video to boot!" By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ed Hood Remembered "The cycling world has lost a true legend with Ed’s passing. It’s fair to say that his articles were some of the best writing about the sport." (pezcyclingnews.com) The winter cycling capital of the world is simply incredible "Oulu, Finland, sets the bar high for riding when the weather gets cold and snowy." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: City of Oulu Why are fenders such a pain? "Finicky, flimsy fenders - almost a third of you believe they are too much of a faff to bother with." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) BC Bike Race opens doors to eBikes for 2025 "Haters gonna hate, but the BCBR now offers an eBCBR option." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Dave SIlver photo. EU slaps extra 5 year anti-dumping duties on China eBikes "The European Commission says it is to safeguard the jobs of 12,000 people directly employed in the EU’s eBike industry and that electric bikes are “vital for the EU’s green transition and sustainable mobility." Jonathon Harker (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) Amazon
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January
24, 2025
Videos
19-year-old Italian Continental cyclist killed by motorist in collision "Sara Piffer was hit by a driver when riding with her brother." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Sara Piffer/Facebook Sarah Van Dam hit by driver in Australia "Ceratizit WNT Pro Cycling posted that the Canadian was hit by a motorist in Australia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "That's going to be quite a challenge for Anna" - Is Team SD Worx Protime ready to handle both Lotte Kopecky and Anna van der Breggen in the same team? "A significant development for SD Worx Protime is the return of Anna van der Breggen, who has come out of retirement." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'I wanted one classic bike for each of the four decades I raced - now, I've got 37:' Inside a collector's paradise "British Cycling president and retro bike lover Bob Howden opens up his treasure trove and shares stories of his favorite finds" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Cannondale EF Pro Cycling LAB71 SuperSix EVO Team Edition Available Now "For Cannondale and EF Cycling, this machine embodies a decade of shared triumphs and a relentless pursuit of progress." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) Photo via cannondale.com Tech of the week: Campagnolo waves in new Shamal wheels, Cannondale's SuperSix EVO LAB71 team replica is yours to buy and Classified broadens its drivetrain ecosystem to include an aero crankset and chainring "Roll on wavy Campagnolo Shamal Dual Profile wheels, ride a Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 that's as close as you'll get to the pro bike, and upgrade your Powershift system with an aero crankset and chainring. In the indoor cycling world, Fulgaz has been bought out by Rouvy." By Cat Glowinski (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo) Galibier GrandTour Optics Black - Red Contrast Plasma "Low weight, an excellent large lens with good clarity and all at a very sensible price - I like the looks too." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) That time a Canadian won the U.S. pro championships "In 2002, Mark Walters took a brilliant win at one of the toughest races in North America." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: VeloNews “How can riding a bike be made safer?” local paper asks… “By banning cycling,” drivers respond "According to the comments under an Oxford Mail Facebook post, 160 people believe cycling should be outlawed. Anti-cycling bingo cards at the ready." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image credit: Tom Seaward/Twitter) MAAP reinvents cycling merchandise and puts the Jayco AlUla kit for sale without sponsor logos "The MAAP team clothing brand entered the World Tour this year hand in hand with the Jayco AlUla team and has just surprised us with an innovative approach focused on fans." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Column
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January 23,
2025
Blogs
Bryan Coquard takes win for Cofidis at Tour Down Under! Frenchman wins reduced sprint in Victor Harbor "The final sprint was truly chaotic, without a set leadout. Phil Bauhaus and Bryan Coquard started their sprint side by side but the veteran Frenchman soared to a stupendous triumph." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Video
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'We're up against entire countries:' WorldTour team boss bemoans 'bizarre amounts' of money changing hands in the peloton "Cycling's big-money wallet wars in the post-covid era." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Women’s WorldTour calendar suffers blow as important stage race axed "Tour of Scandinavia no more due to lack of interest from sponsors and host broadcasters." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The CX World Cup ends this Sunday in Hoogerheide with Mathieu van der Poel as the protagonist "The final stretch of the cyclocross season is approaching, along with the most important race of the winter: the World Championship in Liévin (France)." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) NCL Dies, Maryland Women’s Event, TDU Kicks Off Season, Where is Caleb Ewan? Ineos Developments, Status of Gravel & African Racing "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: NCL dies, Maryland to add women’s event, TDU kicks off season, where is Caleb Ewan? Ineos developments, status of gravel and African racing." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Backer of Hess Cycling Team under investigation in Spain as allegations of fraud reach court "Rolf Hess, the Swiss entrepreneur and principal figure behind the Hess Cycling Team, is under investigation in Spain following allegations of fraud connected to his company, United Global Water Holdings Limited (UGW)." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Hess Cycling via cyclingnews.com) Moon Helix Sense 450lm "Long runtime, exceptional visibility and an array of innovative functions make this a great performing rear light." By Matt Swaine (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 23,
2025
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The importance of instinct: Is a reliance on race radios impacting rider performance? "The third stage of the Tour Down Under saw a surprise victory from Javier Romo as other riders failed to react to the Movistar rider’s impressive attack atop Knotts Hill." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Lotto assures Arnaud De Lie’s Opening Weekend participation remains secure despite knee injury concerns "Lotto management have made it clear that Arnaud De Lie's participation in the upcoming Opening Weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is not at risk despite his recent knee injury caused by a training crash." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The rise of Chinese cycling brands: A guide to the bike and component manufacturers challenging the big Western marques "There are plenty of high-quality products available from China at decent prices, as long as you do some research ahead of time." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) French court finds Marion Sicot guilty of doping crimes "Former elite French cyclist Marion Sicot was found criminally guilty on Wednesday 22 January of possessing and importing banned doping products from 2016 -2019." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Pauline Allin steps into coaching role at the UCI World Cycling Centre "The 29-year-old, who most recently rode for Cynisca Cycling, has taken up the role of coach at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo via cyniscacycling.org Canada has banned junior time trial bikes and it is not for safety reasons "This measure by Cycling Canada raises the question of whether riders in this category will be at a disadvantage when they have to face others in international competitions." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image: Andy Jones via cyclingweekly.com NQDTPBOR recalls helmets sold on Amazon "The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 684 NQDTPBOR multi-purpose helmets sold on Amazon for failing to comply with federal regulations." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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January
23, 2025
Videos
Ethan Hayter adds to chorus of riders, staff criticizing Ineos Grenadiers "Ethan Hayter has hit out at what he sees as the overly corporate way Ineos Grenadiers is run, saying if a cycling team is managed like a conventional business it should be no surprise the riders’ passion starts to wane." (stickybottle.com) Photo: SWpix.com Caleb Ewan signs for Ineos Grenadiers - 'I can’t wait to get started' "Australian sprinter signs one year contract with British squad after leaving Jayco AlUla." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "It's rare for a great rider of his level to speak out and take a stand" - Marc Madiot praises Jonas Vingegaard after calls for Carbon Monoxide ban "Groupama FDJ boss Marc Madiot has been left delighted by Jonas Vingegaard's recent comments calling for a ban." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thibau Nys set for Tour de France debut in 2025 as ideal Grand Tour fit "Thibau Nys, the multi-discipline rider in the midst of a cyclocross season, is gearing up for a thrilling 2024." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘My life has changed’ - Justine Ghekiere on 13 hour turbo sessions, Tour de France fame and helping Kopecky to rainbow stripes "From struggling in the peloton to winning a Grand Tour stage, the Belgian woman tells Rouleur about her whirlwind ride to the top of the sport." (rouleur.cc) (Credits not Found) Lotte Kopecky targets Liège & Tour de France; Van der Breggen to do all 3 major Tours; Wiebes most of the Classics "Lotte Kopecky, the reigning world champion, has outlined a refreshed approach for the 2025 season, focusing on key races such as Liège Bastogne Liège, Milan Sanremo, and the Tour de France Femmes." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “It can’t just be about medals”: British Cycling under fire for “disgraceful, sexist” failure to send elite women’s squad to cyclocross world championships "No British riders will represent Great Britain in the elite women’s and men’s U23 categories in Liévin, France, sparking a debate about inclusivity and representation." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Olly Hassell/SWpix.com) Montana DUI driver who killed Canadian cyclist is ‘very sorry’ "In April 2024, Darlene Severin hit and killed Cameron Jaeger and fled the scene." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Fantin's Funeral Chapel 'Powerful pedaling force' in bike community killed in Sunday hit-and-run "Chuck Malagodi had just finished fixing up bicycles to be given to children and teens across the state when his friend Mike Lucero offered him a ride home." By Gregory R.C. Hasman (abqjournal.com) Photo via Mike Lucero Amazon
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January 22,
2025
Blogs
Javier Romo takes stunning solo win on stage 3; Williams loses time " Stage 3 of the Tour Down Under has seen Javier Romo take a solo victory that propels him into the race lead, after an all-out battle on the climb led to a downhill attack deciding the outcome of the day." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Video
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Lund Andresen furious after Van Poppel blocking move in Down Under sprint "Danny van Poppel once against gave a fine lead-out for his Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe sprinter, Sam Welsford, but was then relegated after some very dubious moving about in the bunch once his turn was done." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Chris Auld) Maasmechelen CX World Cup: the last duel of the season between Van Aert and Van der Poel arrives "On a relatively new circuit in the World Cup, as it has only hosted two previous editions, Van der Poel and Van Aert will try to claim their first victory in this Belgian commune." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) French cyclist given 10-month suspended prison sentence for doping "Marion Sicot said doping formed "an integral part" of cycling." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 gain wildcard invites to Liège Bastogne Liège and Flèche Wallonne "It is the first time the Swiss team will race Liège." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cafe stops aren't for everyone "Cafe stops are not a habit enjoyed by all riders, my current self included, with time poverty my overriding argument against hitting pause on the pedals." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Paid Subscription
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road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25 "After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering everything from road bikes to gravel bikes and every type of electric bike imaginable, we’re ready to unveil our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and crown the ultimate winner." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 22,
2025
Today's
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The anti-establishment: Who can challenge the 'Big Six' of the men's WorldTour in 2025? "While six riders have dominated the top of the podium since the start of the 2020s, their supremacy can't last forever." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Back and bigger: Maryland Cycling Classic adds women's race and new date in 2025 "Following the 2024 cancellation, the top-ranked US race returns with promising changes." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Maryland Cycling Classic) The Giro includes an unprecedented "deadly" variant of the Mortirolo with slopes of up to 25% "The new section, 2.9 kilometers long, which, as its name indicates, is practically straight, has an average gradient of 14.9% and a maximum gradient that reaches 25%, which will undoubtedly be an attractive treat for those in the midst of the general classification battle." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Sean Robinson/Velofocus via cyclingnews.com) Rondo drops the covers of its new IOON electric gravel bike "And it's already won a Design & Innovation Award." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Cinderella story of Michael Vink "The 31-year-old rider joining cycling's World Tour after Esports and amateur career: 'You've got to love what you do" (SprintCyclingAgency©2023) Zwift Cog and Click Wahoo Upgrade "With the Zwift Cog and Click, you can quickly swap your cassette and freewheel body for a single speed sprocket and with the Zwift click, you have virtual shifting." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Velocity A23 Rims in 650B and 26″ "As companies have rolled out new rims, they’ve redesigned them to (mostly) meet the ETRTO / ISO standards for rim/tire fit. That’s good news, whether you run your tires tubeless or with tubes." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Additional
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January
22, 2025
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Tao Geoghegan Hart and reforms in cycling: ‘The sport really needs to make more impact on young people’ "The British rider discusses sports politics, AI, and his thoughts going into his ninth season at a WorldTour pro." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com UCI Points And Rankings Tables "Do rankings and points matter in cycling? Demonstrably not as the points tables are hard to find, they’re 70 pages into a 394 page PDF linked to on the regulations page of the UCI website." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Women’s and Men’s Veenendaal Veenendaal both cancelled for 2025 due to lack of police escorts "The Dutch one-day cycling race Veenendaal Veenendaal will not take place in 2025 due to the unavailability of police escorts during the NATO summit in June." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) This country is banning time trial bikes for juniors - I think it's a great idea "Cycling equipment is expensive enough, and winning shouldn't only be for the wealthy." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Life Time Sea Otter Classic Elevates Gravel Racing in 2025 "The ultimate celebration of cycling returns with expanded gravel race options, premier brand showcases, and star athletes from the Life Time Grand Prix." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Cyclist thanks ‘angel’ for helping her after crash "Stephanie Pimentel was forced onto the road due to construction in the bike lane and crashed." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: stephaniehealthpimentel/Instagram Two racers chased down a bike thief "After swiping someone’s ride, a robber proved no match for a group of cyclists." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Zakk Patterson/Facebook The shoey: MTB's most questionable celebration "If you’ve seen someone chug a drink from their shoe, chances are it was at a sports event." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "When they are there, you know there aren't any opportunities for yourself" - Soudal Quick Step signing on racing next to Remco Evenepoel and Tim Merlier "Pascal Eenkhoorn is one of the seven new faces in Soudal Quick Step jersey in 2025. The former Dutch champion is far from a high-profile signing, but has proven in the past that he can win in important races, given the chance." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com 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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