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January 31,
2025
Blogs
AlUla Tour stage 4: Tom Pidcock dominates on Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid "British rider holds off bold chase to take stage victory after blistering attack on key climb." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eekhoff breaks tooth and jaw in crash at AlUla Tour, out for six to eight weeks "In the absolute final stage, the Picnic PostNL rider crashed unpleasantly into a lamppost" By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) UAE Tour Women 2025 preview: Route, favorites, how to watch and start list "Key information about the 2025 UAE Tour Women, which takes place from 6th-9th February and is headlined by the Jebel Hafeet climb." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk)Sprint Cycling via GreenEDGE No change to Rwanda World Championships planned after violence breaks out on border with DR Congo, UCI says "World governing body 'closely monitoring' situation in east Africa with showpiece event set to visit Rwanda in September." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Who could be the next men’s Grand Tour winner outside the Big Four? "The 'Big Four’ of Pogačar, Vingegaard, Roglič and Evenepoel have a stranglehold on the Grand Tours, but who are the next tier of riders looking for a breakthrough?" By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Dario Belingheri/Getty Images 'There are fewer teams than there have ever been in the last 10 years' - Jakroo launches Women’s Composite Team to bolster struggling US road scene "The composite team is currently seeking riders for upcoming Redlands Classic and Armed Forces Cycling Classic." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com -C1-
UCI Approves Wahoo’s New ELEMNT ACE in Races "The question is whether the enormous Wahoo ELEMNT ACE head unit and its unique extra features would be fair for in-competition use." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Photo via sportive.com) Ravemen PR1400 USB Rechargeable DuaLens Front Light with Remote "Impressively powerful light with decent battery life and some innovative features to boot." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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AlUla Tour Live Stats "AlUla Tour January 31st Stage 4 (Maraya → Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid, 140.9km). Live
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Great Britain win first ever mixed relay title at Cyclocross World Championships "Six-rider team led by Zoe Bäckstedt claims GB's first rainbow jersey of the year." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix) How to watch the 2025 cyclocross worlds livestream free "It’s finally here! The world’s best ‘cross racers are in Liévin, France for the 2025 UCI cyclocross world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Bad news for Luke Plapp: Surgery set to sideline Australian rider "Team Jayco AlUla’s Luke Plapp, a three-time national road race and national time trial champion, has been forced to alter his early-season plans due to an ongoing wrist issue." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Frank van den Broek: Hobby DJ, part-time florist, and Tour de France star "Frank van den Broek hasn't had the most conventional rise to the top." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com Who gets the best deal for watching cycling? UK, US, Canada, Australia, Europe compared "British and Irish cycling fans will have to subscribe to TNT Sports from next month if they want to see live action." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tech of the week: Analyze every watt with Body Rocket's new power meter, step back to the 80s with Smith Ultralites and State launches super accessible updated All Road "World's most accurate power meter by Body Rocket makes sure no watts are left unread, Smith gets all nostalgic with new Ultralites and State gives you a good reason to try gravel. Meanwhile, Hunt's gravel wheels win a design award." By Cat Glowinski (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Body Rocket) Gear Break: Ekoï Cold Weather Kit, Drop Bar Shimano CUES Ecosystem, Campagnolo Shamal Wheels, J. Demsky with Gobik, Smith Ultralite Sunglass & Chris King Espresso Tampers "Some cool gear." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Best bike locks 2025: Ranging from angle grinder-proof options to lightweight, wearable café locks "Tested and rated all the best bike locks for securing your bike anywhere." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI Cyclocross World Championships "The 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships are being held from January 31st to February 2nd.. Friday:
Mixed Relay 12:35 CET
Saturday
Junior Women 11:05 CET, U23 Men 13:05 CET, Elite Women 14:05
CET
Sunday
Junior Men 11:05 CET, U23 Women 13:05 CET, Elite Men 15:05
CET
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races will be shown on FloBikes starting Saturday at 2:00am
Pacific."
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January
31, 2025
Videos
Ally Wollaston wins Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race "Karlijn Swinkels second and Noemi Rüegg third in Geelong as shattered race decided in sprint from small lead group." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Challenge Mallorca: Florian Stork pulls off late attack to win Trofeo Serra Tramuntana "German rider takes first pro victory as Tudor Pro Cycling impress again" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclist breaks Strava record on 'world's tallest mountain' by almost an hour "Mountain biker Sparky Moir Sears smashes QOM on Mauna Kea volcano." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Race Ranger Sensor Tech Coming to Age Group Racing "Race Ranger is essentially a sensor system that’s used in triathlons to reduce drafting. In endurance triathlon races (think iron-distance), drafting is illegal, and if caught by an official, it will result in various time penalties." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar "Tadej Pocačar's performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Alen Milavec Photography) In The Drops: All-season GP5000 tires, waterproof wash, Rapha hot drink bidon, Myomaster massage gun and the Viola Galaxy Basso SV "Is that light at the end of the tunnel? No, it's February. This week's In The Drops is intent on keeping the world out, and comfort in." By Laurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) We’re fed up of subscribing to be a cyclist - How much does cycling really cost in 2025? "After the announcement that pro cycling coverage will be moving to TNT next month (who charge £30.99 a month for a subscription) we thought we'd see how much we could save off our cycling-related subscriptions." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Women Live Stats "Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Women (Geelong → Geelong, 141.8km). Live
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video Friday from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern), 5:30am
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January 30,
2025
Blogs
AlUla Tour stage 3: Tim Merlier wins crash-hit sprint finish "Soudal Quick Step sprinter beats Dylan Groenewegen after crosswinds split the peloton" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Another lackluster sprint from Fabio Jakobsen has experts in disbelief: "If Jakobsen has another year like that, he'll lose his position in team hierarchy" "Despite a good position heading into the final meters, he was merely able to get up to speed briefly before sitting done with a hopeless expression in his face." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team Picnic PostNL's Nils Eekhoff hospitalized after nasty AlUla Tour crash "Just before Tim Merlier sprinted to the victory on stage 3 of the 2025 AlUla Tour, there was a very nasty crash in the peloton." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via teampicnicpostnl.com 2025 Women’s Cadel Evans Road Race Preview "In the absence of last year’s winner, the runner-up Dominika Wlodarczyk will be ready to step up and try to go one better in 2025." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Shimano officially launches entry-level CUES groupsets for drop bar road and gravel bikes, including 9, 10 and 11-speed options "at a reasonable price point" "We've had teasers already, but it's now official that Shimano has expanded the CUES ecosystem with a disc-brake-only drop bar drivetrain – offering both mechanical and hydraulic options. The 8-speed ESSA groupset is also joining CUES on drop bars." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Breaking Down the Peloton, Expert Predictions for Upcoming Race Winners "Let’s break down what makes a winner, how race routes define champions and the role of teams in such decisions." By Sponsored Post (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bike Hacks: Wall Control Review - How to Make the Most of a Small Bike Tool Room "It’s Wall Control. It’s pricier than particle board peg board, but the options for organizing scratch that itch." John Watson (theradavist.com) (Image Credit John Watson) Live
video Thursday from 2:30pm CET (12:30am U.S. Eastern),
3:30am Pacific.
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‘It was not very pleasurable:' Fabio Jakobsen, the comeback master, is fighting back again "The Dutchman speaks to Rouleur about changing the way he trains, being in a younger team, and how he plans on making 2025 better." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Instinct 3 (AMOLED & SOLAR) In-Depth Review "The Garmin Instinct series has enjoyed enormous popularity since its launch over 6 years ago." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Body Rocket launches the "world’s most accurate cycling power meter" claiming +/- 0.1% accuracy "The dual-sided power meter pedals, priced at £1,500 and weighing 185g per pedal, boast a claimed accuracy level of +/- 0.1% with a 20Hz sample rate... and were almost created by accident according to Bodyrocket." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Geoghegan Hart warns Eurosport changes will have major consequences "Geoghegan Hart has previously spoken up about his concerns for grassroots cycling, and the domestic pro scene." (Photo: Gian Mattia D'Alberto-La Presse) Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes "Why the popular semaglutide drugs may hurt your performance more than help it." By Elizabeth Harroun (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - Should we be abandoning FTP tests in favor of a more scientific approach? "Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?" By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Dirty Reiver and beyond "Rouleur partners with leading gravel race organizers, Focal Events, to bring you the stories from the trail." (rouleur.cc) Photo via Focal Events Czech amateur cyclist sets new record: Rides 55,555 km / 34,520 miles a year "Pushing boundaries again, Rusá cycles 55,555 kilometers last year - surpassing both Earth's circumference and her 2023 record." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) To Bloom "Darkness surrounds me. There’s a smell of moisture in the air, and the only noise I hear is the sound of my bike moving slowly up a gravel road toward the edge of the world." Steve The Intern (rodeo-labs.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January
30, 2025
Videos
Challenge Mallorca: Marijn van den Berg wins Trofeo Ses Salines "Anthony Turgis second and Erlend Blikra third in bunch sprint." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Critérium du Dauphiné Route "A quick look at the route ahead while the headline is that this race should see the the first clash between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) "She is no longer her dominant self" - Paul Herygers foresees the end of Fem van Empel's Cyclocross World Championship reign in Lievin "The women's elite race could provide the most spectacle as Fem van Empel looks for a third successive world title win." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago TDU Wraps Up, Big Budget Teams; ‘Cross Champs, TUE Concerns, Netflix May Change the Way We Watch Sports & “Unrivaled” Have Lessons for Cycling? "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Update on 6 German national team cyclists hit by motorist "Despite the severity of the collision, none of the cyclists, including Benjamin Boos, Tobias Buck-Gramcko, Bruno Kessler, Max Briese, Moritz Augenstein, and Louis Gentzik, are in life-threatening condition." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (IB3 TV) Why Cyclists Should Be Cautious About Pain Medication Dependency "Cycling, with all its freedom and rush, also brings aches that aren’t always simple." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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Zipp 303 XPLR SW NO BS Wheelset Review: The Widest is Fastest? "This wheelset is the fastest on gravel, thanks to its mega-wide rim that integrates seamlessly with approved gravel racing tires. Most gravel wheels are modified versions of existing road wheels, focusing on stiffness and lightweight." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Mallorca Challenge Live Streams "Trofeo Ses Salines - January 30th (Ses Salines → Colònia de Sant Jordi, 184.5km). Live
video Thursday from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern), 5:30am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 5:30am
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January 29,
2025
Blogs
Tom Pidcock wins first race for Q36.5 on second opportunity at AlUla Tour "Briton sprinted to top of Bir Jaydah Mountain Wirkah to take sixth professional win." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "The GC is still tight, so I’m looking forward to the battle" - MTB Bike champ Alan Hatherly proves himself a force on the road with 3rd on AlUla Tour summit finish "Just behind the victorious Tom Pidcock on stage 2 of the AlUla Tour 2025, another mountain bike star was making a big impression." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Ally Wollaston claims first Women's Surf Coast Classic in Torquay "The rider from New Zealand clinches the win in new 1.1 women's race ahead of Chloe Dygert and Georgia Baker" By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pros on Trainers "Geoff Gulevich, Jenn Jackson, Andrew L'Esperance, Emilly Johnston and more discuss their love/hate relationship with riding indoors." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Panic over! Amstel Gold Race allowed to take place in 2025 after safety concerns "For a long while, the short-term future of the race has looked very much in doubt due to a shortage of police available in the region." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why TPU Tubes are Better "There are many reasons to like TPU tubes. They are superlight—lighter than latex or butyl, and also a lot lighter than tubeless sealant. They roll faster, too. They are more puncture-resistant. They pack much smaller." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Blue “triangle of death” issue renders thousands of Garmin cycling computers and smartwatches temporarily unusable when accessing GPS "A bug has caused the devices to be stuck in a reboot loop when users try to enable GPS-related activities due to corrupted files, with Garmin recommending a factory reset to “restore functionality." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Amazon
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Smith Ignite Helmet - Road Bike Helmet with MIPS "Features the MIPS Safety Protection System, Zonal Koroyd Coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing & ventilated impact protection and is CPSC & CE EN 1078 certified." Amazon AlUla Tour Live Stats "AlUla Tour January 29th (AlUla Old Town → Bir Jaydah Mountain Wirkah, 157.7km). Live
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'I don't want to jump too early into elite' - Zoe Bäckstedt explains decision to compete for under-23 title at Cyclocross World Championships "Defending champion Bäckstedt plans to remain under-23 'this year and next year." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Anxiety can make you feel stuck and isolated:' Demi Vollering reveals mental health struggles during Tour de France Femmes "Dutch rider says she 'hit a breaking point' during last year's race due to being 'weighed down by pressure." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) GC Kuss is probably no more: ‘I’d rather be more out of the spotlight’ "The American rider looks like he'll be taking his spot as super-domestique once again." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: James Startt Ben Wiggins interview: I’m not put off from following dad’s footsteps, I can challenge for the Tour "When your surname is Wiggins and your dad is a Tour de France winner, the pressure on you as a young rider trying to make it in cycling is inevitably going to be raised." tom cary (sports.yahoo.com) Reuters/Stéphane Mahé Overview of the Cyclocross World Championships in Liévin, France "It kicks off on Friday with the Team Relay and will end on Sunday afternoon with the elite men's title race, but what can we expect in between? IDLProCycling.com gives you an overview!" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) How to win a World Cup cyclocross according to Mathieu van der Poel "Have you always wanted to know how to win a World Cup cyclocross? No worries, Mathieu van der Poel shares his secret recipe." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Disappointed Vinokourov was almost kicked out, but now aims for a new start: "I tried to bring in Ayuso and Vlasov" "Team manager reveals failed plans to sign Juan Ayuso and Alexandr Vlasov for 2025." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclinguptodate.com) Arlington Sports announces expanded partnership with Amazon for the Armed Forces Cycling Classic "Event Will Also Include Major Elements in the District of Columbia." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Deda Loop bar tape "Grippy, comfortable tape, but the finishing strips and bar end plugs could be more tenacious." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Catlike Finally Shipping Revamped Whisper II Affordable MIPS Road Helmet "I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the quirky looks of a Catlike helmet, and have been keeping an eye on the long-awaited return of the brand with this all-new, affordable Whisper II road helmet." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photos/Catlike) Column
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29, 2025
Videos
Jan Christen solos to victory in Challenge Mallorca Trofeo Calvià "UAE Team Emirates XRG racer breaks away in last kilometer." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van Aert vs Van der Poel: Is the Dutchman beatable? "The ‘cross worlds received a last-minute surprise entrant, which could make things interesting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Danish pro TT champ undisqualified - Gets jersey back "In June, Johan Price-Pejtersen initially won the 2024 Danish time trial national championships, beating competitors like Mattias Skjelmose, Kasper Asgreen, and Mikkel Bjerg." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) Quintana Roo unveils new "all speed" aero road bike - And it's actually quite reasonably priced "Coming with claims about it being the brand's "fastest-ever UCI-legal aero road bike", the Service Course starts at £3,575 with a 12-Speed Shimano 105 Di2 groupset or £5,050 with Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Enve 45 Foundation carbon wheels." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Challenge Strada Bianca Race V TLR 700x36 "Good big-chamber slick tire that's comfortable and grippy on lanes and gravel." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Ultra triathlete receives 8 year ultra ban for second doping violation "United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced last week that Polish ultra triathlete Robert Karas has been banned 8 years for his second positive anti-doping test result in as many years." Author: John Woodson (Image Credit not Found) This Telescopic Carbon Kickstand Will Support a Fully Loaded Bikepacking Bike "Listen, when it comes to loaded bicycles, having some sort of kickstand is very helpful." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Bikerando) 2025 Mallorca Challenge Live Streams "Mallorca Challenge Men - January 29 (Palmanova → Palmanova, 150.1km). Live
video Wednesday from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern),
5:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 5:15am
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January 28,
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Blogs
Tim Merlier wins first AlUla Tour sprint "Soudal Quick Step sprinters beats Molano and Zijlaard in high-speed finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Majka, Kristoff and De Kleijn suffer nasty crashes in opening stage of AlUla Tour "Tudor Pro Cycling Team entered the AlUla Tour with high hopes for sprinter Arvid de Kleijn, but their plans literally hit the pavement in the first stage." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) AlUla Tour 2025 stage 2 - Tom Pidcock main favorite to win atop brutal 15% climb "The AlUla Tour will provide the lovers of steep climbs with a big treat. Stage 2 may be the most important day of the race, where the riders will on two occasions climb to Bir Jaydah." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert: Cyclocross World Championships form guide "Van Aert was a surprise addition to the CX Worlds lineup last weekend after he was initially not scheduled to race in Liévin." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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5 things cyclists will never get tired of hearing "These aren't necessarily compliments, but they certainly feel like them." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) AlUla Tour Live Stats "AlUla Tour January 28th, Saudi Arabia (Al Manshiyah Train Station → Al Manshiyah Train Station, 142.7km). Live
video Tuesday from 2:30pm CET (12:30am U.S. Eastern), 3:30am
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“Lance Armstrong didn’t invent doping. We all did the best we could” - Levi Leipheimer on coming to terms with cycling’s “grey” past, “making amends,” and why road racing in the US has to “adapt or die” "The former Tour de France podium finisher chats to the podcast about his grand plans for Levi’s Gran Fondo, how he hopes to breathe new life into the US domestic scene by “believing in the road bike”, and why cycling struggles to deal with its history." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Controversial Prof says booze is good - But breakfast, carbs, and high-intensity exercise are bad "Fredrik Nyström has a whole lot of opinions about fitness and nutrition that made headlines." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com Photo via road.cc) Top 10 Safe and Effective Supplements to Boost Performance and Recovery for Cyclists "The correct supplementation becomes essential for riders to improve their endurance capabilities while speeding up their recovery process and delivering superior athletic outcomes." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits Stocksy) Marc Hirschi's journey back to the top "The Swiss rider is ready to step out of the background and be the main guy again at Tudor Pro Cycling." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com Training Principles That Stand The Test of Time "Michael Joyner is one of the most respected exercise physiologists over the past 50+ years. What are some of the major themes that he’s seen in training elite endurance athletes over his amazing career?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Having a kind of delusional optimism really served me:' The three year journey from beginner to Olympian "Train hard and you could make the Olympics. Unlikely, right? But Megan Armitage did just that. Maria David hears her story." By Maria David (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) NiteRider Swift 500 and Vmax+ 150 Combo Front and Rear Light Set "A reasonably priced set with an impressive rear light that's a little let down by an underpowered front." By Charlotte Broughton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) No free-to-air live coverage of Tour de France in UK from 2026, broadcaster confirms "Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) boss says free coverage of the Tour is “not on our road map." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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January
28, 2025
Videos
The 2025 Points Race "Crunch time for the World Tour with two teams facing relegation and two aiming for promotion. Here’s a closer look at the contest ahead this year." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin Watches Are Crashing When Trying to Start GPS "Here I was just minding my own business trying to take photos for my Instinct 3 review, when some, but not all, of the watches kept crashing and rebooting every time I opened up the sport menu. Little did I know, this was the beginnings of a very bad day for Garmin." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Should I buy an aero bike? "Changes in UCI rulings should help make aero bikes faster, but they could also make them more user friendly than ever before. Is it time to add an aero bike to your collection?" By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) The latest Chris King accessory you didn’t know you needed "You can finally coordinate your coffee station with your bottom bracket." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Meet the New State Bicycle Company 4130 All-Road: Starting at $US 999 "The award-winning State Bicycle Co. All Road returns for 2025 with new features, a fresh look, and more upgrades than you can shake a stick at." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) ( Photo via bikepacking.com) UCI forces Ritchey to redesign its Rainbow logo "Ritchey’s iconic logo is changing after decades of Rainbow Stripe branding." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) I’m a bike influencer - Here’s how I earn a living "As an influencer, I’m not paid for race results or performance; my value instead comes from the communities I’m building." By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gretchen Powers) Yet another pedal redesign "The Ambit flat pedal solves problems you didn’t know you had." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (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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