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January 27,
2025
Blogs
Mallorca Challenge Femenina: Thalita De Jong wins Trofeo Binissalem Andratx "Dutchwoman comes from behind to outpower Persico and Kerbaol to uphill victory." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock makes his debut in the AlUla Tour with the Q36.5 team "Tom Pidcock's quiet debut with his new team Q36.5 will take place on Tuesday, January 28th, when a new edition of the AlUla Tour kicks off." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Singular Kite Titanium gravel bike "A wonderfully versatile, confidence inspiring and workable drop-bar frameset that’ll take you from road to trail in style." By Katherine Moore (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Josh Williams Northwave Revolution Shoes Review "Top shoes at a great price." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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The seat tube-less Baldiso One aero bike laughs in the face of UCI rules, and it's now available to buy "1,500 of these 3D-printed aero frames will be produced, and if you want one then complete bikes are available from €12,430. Builds can come in as light as 6.4kg." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The State Titanium All-Road is an admirable but flawed attempt to build a titanium gravel bike for the masses "A titanium frame at budget pricing is a great step, but does a premium frame material matter if the bike's componentry holds it back?" By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Trofeo Binissalem Andratx Live Stats "Mallorca Challenge, Binissalem Port d’Andratx Trophy - Monday, January 27th (Binissalem → Port d'Andratx, 107.5km). Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET, 4:05am Pacific. Finish at 16:04
CET, 10:05am ET, 7:05am Pacific.
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January 27,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
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Trending
Marlen Reusser, Sam Welsford and Marc Hirschi hit the ground running: 5 things we learned from the opening races of the season "Several high profile riders enjoyed victory at the first time of asking after off season transfers to new teams." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Ted King to be inducted in the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame "King is joined by LeLan Dains, John Hobbs, Ted King and Amanda Nauman-Sheek in the inductees class of 2025." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rene Herse) Wout van Aert surprises everyone and confirms his participation in the Cyclocross World Championships in Lievin "The Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert has officially announced his participation in the Cyclocross World Championship, surprising many fans who thought his season in this discipline was over." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What is and who is behind One Cycling "Up to now, the UCI had remained discreetly in the background regarding One Cycling, the cycling Super League project in which teams seek to reduce the power of major organizers in favor of a more equitable distribution of profits and audiovisual rights, which are currently almost entirely controlled by RCS, ASO, Unipublic, or Flanders Classics." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Six German track team members injured in Mallorca car accident "The car rammed into the group, which had just left their hotel in Palma de Mallorca for a training ride." By Reuters (reuters.com) Photo: FORTA via REUTERS TV Litelok Core Plus 75cm wearable lock review: A Sold Secure diamond-rated bike lock for those traveling light "The Litelok Core Plus performs admirably at the bike rack; however, the wearability of this very secure lock is questionable." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Matt Ischt-Barnard) The best cycling podcasts 2025 "From tech debates to pro cycling analysis, we round up the eight best cycling podcasts on YouTube and streaming platforms." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Former rival of Lance Armstrong reveals story of insults and blackmail before 2002 Tour de France "Many believe that Armstrong's cheating was focused on doping, but it went far beyond that." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (AFP Photo via cyclingnews.com) Will these new Look Keo-compatible pedals deliver pro-level performance for under £100? Plus cool things from Merida, Santini, Northwave + Madison "In our latest haul of products we're trying out right now ahead of the full reviews being published, we have the new HT PK02 Carbon Pedals, cycling shoes with extra width, a £1,650 gravel bike and plenty more interesting bits of tech." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January
27, 2025
Videos
Wout van Aert sentenced to pay €662,000 to former team for wrongful termination of his contract "Wout van Aert is set to have a hefty bill heading his way." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Belgian police finds robber who stole €9000 from Remco Evenepoel "The report from De Telegraaf details that this person was most likely taking credit cards from the mail of her victims, and later withdrawing money using them." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘We need to continue to talk’ - Haley Smith on mental health advocacy and falling back in love with her sport "The Canadian cyclocross and gravel racer explains why her goals in cycling are much bigger than just race results." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: MAAP 5 months after horrific crash young Italian star finally leaves the hospital "Five months after a horrific crash that saw Italian Alice Toniolli slam into a concrete wall at the Circuito dell'Assunta race in August, the 19 year-old left hospital and returned to her home in Mezzocorona last week." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wout Van Aert asks Wout van Aert: ‘Why did you fall?’ "The Belgian superstar finally met the eponymous teenager at the ‘Cross World Cup and had questions." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Team Kempen Cycling interval sessions hurt, but, you'll find all the people who want to kill you with their car in the gym "CW's columnist goes in search of workouts - but only finds woe - especially in the gym." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Big Bear Cycling Association Announces Plans for Tour de Big Bear "The Tour de Big Bear has solidified its status as a leading Gran Fondo in North America. Voted number one in 2023, it has again been ranked among the top 10 by Gran Fondo Guide this year." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) The Pinarello F1: Glory within your grasp "New Pinarello F1 combines race-winning pedigree with an attainable pricetag." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Rondo Ioon Teases €10K Performance Carbon Gravel eBike Powered by Fazua, Coming Soon "Rondo’s upcoming Ioon gravel eBike looks a lot like their latest second-generation Ruut gravel bike, maybe giving a bit more explanation for that bike’s unique oversized aesthetics." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 26,
2025
Blogs
Tour Down Under 2025 Final Classifications - Jhonatan Narváez wins debut race with UAE Team Emirates XRG "A display of strength, versatility and explosivity for the Ecuadorian who starts off his stint with the Emirati team perfectly." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marc Hirschi edges Christian Scaroni at Clàssica Comunitat Valenciana "António Morgado holds off Santiago Buitrago for third in La Nucía." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Antonio Baixauli/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New riders, new mentality: Are there finally positive signs for the Ineos Grenadiers? "The opening race of the WorldTour saw promising performances from the British team who say that big changes have been made ahead of the 2025 season." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Juan Pedro Lopez won the world sticky bottle championships "The Lidl Trek rider apologized after being caught cheating at the Tour Down Under." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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The 9 best leaders’ jerseys in cycling "From peacocks to polka dots, we look at some of the most stunning jerseys cycling's classifications have to offer." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Column
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January 26,
2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
Trending
Taking the title in style! Lucinda Brand caps off overall World Cup win with dominant victory in Hoogerheide "Baloise Glowi Lions' Lucinda Brand has taken victory at the final round of the 2024/25 Women's UCI World Cup in Hoogerheide, ending a special season in style and confirming her overall World Cup win in the process." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel dominates again at the Hoogerheide World Cup "World Champion looks untouchable a week before the World Championships beating Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Junior sensation Rafaelle Carrier wins Canada’s first CX World Cup title "Holmgren sisters were second and third in 2022-2023." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cody Shimizu 'I don’t talk to myself in the mirror, but sometimes if I cannot sleep, I imagine a race situation:' Tadej Pogačar lifts the lid on his physical and mental training "World Champion and GiroTour double victor explains the key performance changes behind his record-breaking year." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) After the turbulence of 2024 - Can the bike industry survive another winter? "The mantra ‘Survive to 2025’ was bandied about last year - but could wet weather spell more trouble ahead for cycling?" By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hoogerheide, Netherlands "The 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hoogerheide, Netherlands is being held Sunday, January 26. Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific."
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January
26, 2025
Videos
Marlen Reusser back to her best with victory at Trofeo Palma Femina "Swiss rider beats Mavi García on hilly Mallorca finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “The roads aren’t dangerous, drivers who don’t respect others’ lives are” "Sara Piffer, a promising 19-year-old racer at Continental team Mendelspeck, was killed during a training ride with her brother on Friday, prompting her parents to call for more “common sense” from drivers." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) ‘From learning to walk again to learning to win bike races’ - Tom Gloag is on his way back "The British rider has had a turbulent few years with crashes but remains positive about his place in the sport." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) What is the meaning of the "phone celebration"? "The "phone celebration" is not just a flashy gesture, but a statement of confidence and focus." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ribble Allroad SL R e - Pro "Average bike that feels like it misses the mark everywhere, but a great motor system." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Trofeo Palma Femina Live Stats "One day race Sunday, January 26th (Palma → Castell de Bellver, 129.5km). The
race will be shown on Max starting at 4:00am Pacific."
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January 25,
2025
Jhonatan Narvaez wins Tour Down Under "Sam Welsford sprints to stage 6 victory in Adelaide." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Video
starts Saturday at 9.50pm ET, 6:50pm Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
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‘Massive cojones, but absolute suicide’ - How Jhonatan Narváez proves that the smartest bike racer wins "The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider executed a perfect victory on the penultimate stage of the Tour Down Under, while others fumbled ambitious plans." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Michael Woods climbs into Tour Down Under top-10 after queen stage "Ecuadorian Narvaez grabs race lead on Willunga Hill." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via okdiario.com Paid Subscription
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Can Wout van Aert finally win a second monument this season? "As we enter the 2025 season, the question is: can Van Aert finally secure a second monument?" By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Charly Lopez The latest at-your-desk exercise bike hits Indiegogo; Kogel launches condition-specific bearing seals; a bike caravan; new Hutchinson prototype tires? + loads more tech news "All the hottest (and strangest) new tech we spotted this week from Kogel, Wilier, Cycplus, Hutchinson and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lapierre Safety Recall for its Aircode DRS and Xelius SL3 models "The issue seems to an aluminium shim under the aluminium stem. The Lapierre Safety Recall says; “Research has shown that some Lapierre bikes have issues with their carbon fork. If the fork is damaged, this could potentially lead to a crack." by Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) Photo via cyclingweekly.com Column
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January 25,
2025
Today's
Trending
Mathieu van der Poel dominates Maasmechelen World Cup after Van Aert falls in the mud "Alpecin Deceuninck rider confirms he is the favorite for the world championships as Van Aert ends his cyclocross campaign." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Blanka Vas holds off Zoe Bäckstedt in thrilling women's Maasmechelen World Cup "Brand completes the podium as World Championship contenders test their form." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Chaos and crashes at the penultimate round of the World Cup "A greasy quagmire made Saturday’s 11th and penultimate round of the 2024-2025 UCI World Cup in muddy Maasmechelen, Belgium and chaotic hour of crashes in the elite women’s race." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel reveals broken rib ahead of World Cup Maasmechelen return: “It is still not going so well” "The Dutchman has been absent from several World Cup races due to a crash at Azencross Loenhout, a race he still managed to win." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago António Morgado blasts to victory at the Gran Premio Castellón "UAE Team Emirates rider won from the front after joining the late attack of the race." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen, Belgium "January 25th, 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen, Belgium: Elite
Women Saturday at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men Saturday at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."
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Gran Premio Castellón Ruta de la Cerámica Live Stats "2025 Ruta de la Cerámica Gran Premio Castellón January 25, Spain (Castellón → Onda, 171.7km) Start
Saturday at 12:30 CET, 6:30am ET, 3:30am Pacific.
Finish
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January
25, 2025
Videos
Copponi bosses cycling rivals to win women's classic "Copponi theatrically folded her arms, smiled and nodded for emphasis as she crossed the line." Roger Vaughan (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lotta Henttala sprints to victory at Trofeo Marratxi Felanitx "Chiara Consonni second, Maggie Coles-Lyster third in season opening European road race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images) 'Whenever you win, people expect more': How Biniam Girmay is building on his history-making season "The Eritrean was one of the stars of the 2024 Tour de France, but now he is preparing to cope with the pressure of building on that success." By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt The Man Behind the Words - Ed Hood "When you see the name Edmond Hood at the top of an article, you know you are going to get interesting, in-depth, and incisive writing." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Family, friends and fast wheels - A visit to Hunt Bike Wheels "Carbon wheels are the ultimate performance upgrade for drop-bar bikes. The magic formula of speed, comfort, and lightweight has converted these sleek, black carbon rings to must-have items in the components universe." By Nils Hofmeister (granfondo-cycling.com) Photos: Nils Hofmeister Lezyne Femto USB C Drive Light Set "Excellent be-seen lights - easy to use, compact, with decent run-times and capable of handling very heavy rain." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The
race will be shown on Max starting at 6:00am Pacific."
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