Column
One
November
9, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
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Toon Aerts takes victory after sprint duel with Thibau Nys "The 30-year-old Belgian held his nerve through the final dunes and powered to gold, securing his first major championship win since his long-awaited return to the top level." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) European Cyclocross Championships: Leonie Bentveld leads from start to finish to dominate women's under-23 race "Defending champion Célia Gery finishes second with Amandine Muller third." (cyclocross24.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oh, those Euros: Belgian Drama, Dutch dominance "Belgium’s Toon Aerts outduels Thibau Nys for the men’s elite title in Middelkerke, while Dutch rider Leonie Bentveld dominates the women’s race for her first European crown." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Greg Van Avermaet wins Ironman crown at 40 "The former Olympic road champion took the top spot in the 40–44 age group at the 70.3 world championships in Marbella." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Greg Van Avermaet/Strava “Could mean the end of my career” - Eli Iserbyt remains out of action and another Belgian CX star faces uncertain future despite European Championship top-10 "Belgian cyclocross continues to face an uncomfortable truth - two of its most recognizable riders are fighting the same potentially career-ending vascular condition." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) A road bike to win the European Cyclocross Championship "Toon Aerts not only surprised by reclaiming the European champion jersey nine years later. He also did so with the bike that secured his victory: a road Orbea Orca adapted for the demands of cyclocross." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo) The bike that went to jail: Sofiane Sehili's Bombtrack Hook EXT Ti from his Eurasian record bid "Ultra-endurance rider Sofiane Sehili’s latest adventure included forests, barbed wire, and a spell in a Russian jail - but he and his gravel bike eventually made it home unscathed." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc)
- Junior Men at 11:00 CET, 5:00am ET
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U23 Women at 13:00 CET, 7:00am ET
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Elite Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET
The races will be shown on
HBO Max starting at about 5:50am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Image:
cyclocross24.com/
Column
Two
November 9,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
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Jonas Vingegaard attacks solo after crash to win Tour de France Saitama Criterium "Dane drops Primož Roglič with two kilometers to go as Jonathan Milan finishes second, Kaden Groves third." by Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
Trending Articles
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"Everyone was amazed at how well I’m recovering" - UAE's unheralded hero reunites with teammates in Dubai after spine fracture and two-week coma "The 25-year-old Italian, who only months ago lay in an induced coma with multiple fractures after a crash at the Tour de Pologne, is pedaling again." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "You never really know..." - Only recently did Jonas Vingegaard learn he had fully recovered from 2024 Itzulia crash "AFP questioned him regarding the recovery from his 2024 crash at Itzulia Basque Country, in which he suffered a double pneumothorax, fractured 7 ribs, his sternum and a collarbone. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Pozzato champions paid ticketing model for cycling’s financial survival "Filippo Pozzato, former pro cyclist and president of PP Sport Events has argued that a paid ticketing system is essential for cycling's financial survival beyond reliance on public funding." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Merida Speeder 300 2025 "The Speeder lives up to its name - a nimble, flat-barred commuter, urban runabout or back lane blaster." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Can heavy lifting make you a better cyclist? Study weighs in "Big weights, bigger stamina: Here’s the research on lifting for cyclists." By Steph Green (themanual.com) Image: Munbaik Cycling Clothing / Pexels
Live video from 2:30pm local (6:30am CET) (12:30am U.S.
Eastern).
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 9:45pm
Pacific"
(cyclingfans.com) (Photo via
saitamacriterium.com)
Column
Three
November 9,
2025
Videos
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"The UCI is targeting its easy prey" - Why suspend Oier Lazkano and not Chris Froome in 2017, Johan Bruyneel asks "The Belgian pundit brings forward the point that cycling's governing body may treat riders differently depending on their reputation." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Van der Poel sees Van Avermaet crowned World Champion and trains with his father Adrie "Adrie van der Poel has recently been seen supporting his son Mathieu van der Poel during training in Spain. This follows his involvement in helping Greg Van Avermaet prepare for a triathlon." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Tough setback for Mara Roldan’s comeback "Yukon rider has been on the mend since a brutal crash at the Tour of Britain." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Tour of Britain/X Ethan Hayter transfer: Hit or miss? Did move away from Ineos aid British champion? "Ethan Hayter’s move away from Ineos Grenadiers has sparked debate over its impact on his development and performance." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Edoardo Affini welcomes growing Italian contingent at Visma "Edoardo Affini has shared insights on the expanding Italian presence at Visma Lease a Bike while adjusting to life as a new father following the birth of his daughter, Celeste." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) De Vlaeminck downgrades Pogacar, questions Van der Poel and calls Evenepoel “arrogant” "Roger De Vlaeminck let fly in a chat with HLN. The “targets”? Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, and Mathieu van der Poel." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Prologo Raion - A Recycled, All-Road Saddle for Every Rider "Prologo's newest addition to the All-Road range, the Raion, is crafted from recycled material and will tick the boxes for lots of riders." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live
video Sunday from 4:40pm Eastern, 1:40pm Pacific."
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Column
One
November
8, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
-C1-
Inge van der Heijden leads Dutch sweep ahead of Lucinda Brand and Aniek van Alphen at elite women’s race "Inge van der Heijden led from start to finish on sandy Middelkerke course." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) European Cyclocross Championships: Mattia Agostinacchio attacks solo to take under-23 men's title "Italian upgrades from 2024 junior title ahead of Haverdings and De Bruyckere." (cyclocross24.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) European Cyclocross Championships: Barbora Bukovská wins junior women's title "Czech rider sees of challenge from Nynke Jochems as Nicole Azzetti completes podium." (cyclocross24.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) EF hail “Italian powerhouse” Agostinacchio after U23 Euro title - And yes, the Van der Poel comparisons are real "At EF Education EasyPost, the smiles were wide on Saturday. The American team recently announced the signing of Mattia Agostinacchio, and the 18-year-old Italian underlined his potential by taking the men’s U23 European title on Saturday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I’ll take those conversations to my grave," writes NBA legend Reggie Miller, after 'unfiltered conversation' with Van Aert "I might be riding a bit ahead of one of the most talented riders in the peloton, and it may look like we’re both smiling, but while Wout was in Zone 1 on a 10% climb, I was slowly dying!" By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Strava Quinn Simmons, Gaviria, Hindley and Derek Gee-West seize weeks without a bike to say 'yes' "Quinn Simmons, Fernando Gaviria, Jai Hindley and Derek Gee got married. The trio said "yes," all in their familiar surroundings." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) I've tested countless women's bib shorts and these are the 4 things you need to know "Essential buying advice from expert tester Katherine Moore." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) Image: Katie Woods / Our Media “Next season? Maybe a strong ride in the Classics” - UAE prodigy targets breakthrough 2026 after standout showings from Santiago to Singapore "For most riders, the off-season means rest. For Davide Stella, it means one final race, another flight." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)
- Junior Women at 11:00 CET, 5:00am ET
- U23 Men at 13:00 CET, 7:00am ET
- Elite Women at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET
The races will be shown on
HBO Max starting at about 5:50am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Image:
cyclocross24.com/
Column
Two
November 8,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
-C2-
"Tadej Pogacar isn’t fit to lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes! If I were in the peloton he wouldn’t be dropping me” - Roger De Vlaeminck blasts mythicalization of world champion "Belgian cycling great Roger De Vlaeminck has launched a blistering attack on modern-day stars, claiming Tadej Pogacar is being “heavily overrated” and insisting no one from today’s peloton compares to Eddy Merckx." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Today's
Trending Articles
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Cycling’s new wave: The 10 breakout riders that defined 2025 "Every season in professional cycling, a few riders rise above expectations and make their mark. But 2025 felt different. A new generation didn’t just knock on the door, they kicked it open." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The top 10 moments in the men’s WorldTour season "Neilson Powless channels Ian Stannard. Simon Yates buries his demons. Wout van Aert drops Tadej Pogacar. These are our top 10 moments from 2025." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I missed it this year - It would be amazing to fight for a 5th Vuelta" - Primoz Roglic targets record-breaking Red Jersey in 2026 "Speaking to AS while attending the Saitama Criterium in Japan, the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe leader admitted he missed being part of the Spanish Grand Tour this season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Fancy buying a pro contract for £15,850? Cycling clothing brand's "once in a lifetime" program for (very rich) riders "who want to live and perform like pros," plus clipless Birkenstocks, £400 bib shorts + more "The Danish sportswear company that has kitted out Tour de France riders and Ironman world champions wants to offer five 'golden ticket' winners "a complete system" of "transformative" performance gains... if you've got €18,000 knocking about." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Rear Suspension with a rigid fork - Simon Pellaud's BMC URS 01 One a bike built for the craziest event I've ever raced "The Swiss rider favored the adventure-focused BMC URS platform, complete with downtube storage, a frame bag and oversized tires for the seven-day stage race down in Africa." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) What changes in a bike that costs €10,000 compared to one that costs €3,000? "The different options offered in a particular bike model are not just a matter of looking for different price ranges, but they also determine the behavior and performance of a bicycle." (Image credit: Josh Ross via cyclingnews.com) Ride Strong at Any Age: How Cyclists Over 40 Can Avoid Burnout and Hit Their Peak "Cycling over 40 is like riding a familiar route with new terrain. Your body’s changing - muscles recover slower, VO₂ Max (your aerobic engine) dips 5-10% per decade, joints stiffen, and hormones wane, making muscle-building and recovery tougher." Hunter Allen (shoppeaks.com) (Image Credit not Found) eBike conversion kit firm Swytch blames extended shipping times and supply chain "pressures" for delays amid flood of negative online reviews and report of 'rescue plan' for the business "Customers have reported long delivery delays, an ineffective AI chatbot and a lack of communication from the company." by Megan Huws (road.cc) (credit: Swytch) Column
Three
November 8,
2025
From pausing career due to depression, former Ineos prodigy given future in the peloton by George Hincapie "After stepping away from racing last year to focus on his mental health, Leo Hayter will return to the professional peloton in 2026 with the new Hincapie-backed Modern Adventure Pro Cycling project." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alexander Kristoff becomes co-owner of Norwegian continental team "Drali Milano has signed a three-year agreement to become title sponsor of the Norwegian Continental team Drali Repsol (formerly Coop Repsol), securing the team's future while bringing former pro Alexander Kristoff on board as co-owner beginning in 2026." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I want to measure myself, not cheat' - Reusser dismisses doping and enhanced games idea "Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser has firmly rejected performance-enhancing drugs, stating she has never been tempted to dope despite cycling's troubled history with the practice." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) With new leader, a solid base and a lucky spot on the rankings, Cancellara's Tudor might shine in the new year "With Julian Alaphilippe and Marc Hirschi on board, Fabian Cancellara’s Tudor project promised one of the biggest transfer stories of the year." by Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Del Toro for Giro, Pogacar for Tour, Almeida for Vuelta? How UAE could balance delicate leadership dynamic in 2026 "UAE Team Emirates XRG are heading into the 2026 season with an enviable problem." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Are “mind-altering” shoes the next big performance gain in cycling? Why Nike thinks its curious new footwear concept could be the next “frontier of performance” "Set to release in January, Nike’s new footwear explores the mind as an important tool to unlock more cycling performance. Let's look at whether that's feasible." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Nike) Track-day Wout, showroom Remco: Van Aert laps a 911 GT4 while Evenepoel picks up his M5 "Mathieu van der Poel has been spotted with his flashy Lamborghini's, and now Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel had their own automotive moments." by Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Madison Roam Waterproof 3L Handlebar Bag "Very competent waterproof pack that's effective and easy to use, if not that inspiring to look at." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) In the Drops: Tiger’s premium wooden bike shed, Tailfin's aero rear luggage, Knog’s bike security and the OG Sky Blues "How many ways can you skin a cat? Or, more pertinently, how many ways can you stuff a cat into an aerodynamic pouch above your back wheel in a secure and stable fashion?" byLaurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via bikepacking.com Bike Check: Emilly Johnston’s Scott SRAM Team Issue Spark RC "At the start of 2025, Emilly Johnston joined the powerhouse Scott SRAM team. She also stepped up from under-23 to the elite ranks." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
One
November
7, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
-C1-
Bjarne Riis: ‘Visma Lease a Bike seems like a team short on cash’ "The former Tour de France winner and team owner says the Dutch team no longer has the financial strength to match cycling’s richest squads." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Back to the Front: Cycling’s defining comeback stories of 2025 "2025 was the year of the comeback rider in professional cycling with a number of iconic moments occurring as riders came back through adversity, injuries or a long lay-off." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Thibau is basically the complete opposite of his father – I’m sure it drives Sven mad” - CX legend sees tension in the Nys family "A flicker of tension appeared in the Nys household last weekend - a reminder that even Belgium’s most famous cycling family isn’t immune to a bit of friction." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago One of Trek’s best road bikes, the Émonda, will soon be gone forever; This now-or-never deal sees the last surviving model drop under $2000 "The Émonda ALR 5 is our choice as one of the best aluminum bikes, and now has a massive up to 29% off in this early Black Friday discount." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Trek) Bradley Wiggins to attend trauma counseling in Utah funded by Lance Armstrong "Wiggins has revealed that he is traveling to the United States to attend a trauma counseling clinic in Utah, with Lance Armstrong paying the bill on his behalf." (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) News World champions, Tour de France victors and Hour Record holders all on stage - Rouleur Live is an unmissable event "The cycling magazine's annual show in London takes place 13-15 November." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'There's no awkwardness': How building new business contacts on two wheels actually works "Cycling is the new golf, as the saying goes - We meet a young company taking the boardroom out on to the road." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snelsky Studios) Southwest Search and Rescue Team Has Seen It All "If you’re exploring the rugged outback of Moab someday and need to make an emergency call for help, you’re in luck." By Molly Marcello (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy: Grand County Search and Rescue. Column
Two
November 7,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
-C2-
“I tried not to show it” - Florian Lipowitz admits pressures of chasing Tour de France podium on debut weighed heavy "Florian Lipowitz has reflected on the mental and emotional strain of his breakthrough Tour de France, revealing how the pressure of unexpectedly riding for the podium began to weigh on him as the race unfolded." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
Trending Articles
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'This is modern cycling' - Sobrero outlines the escalating hunt for marginal gains "Ahead of his departure from Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe to Lidl Trek, Matteo Sobrero has lifted the lid on the increasingly demanding hunt for marginal gains at the top level of the sport." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gear Break: Campagnolo Super Record X and Bora X, Ekoï PW8, Q36.5 x SRM pedal system, Ultriix S1 massager, Silca Elettrico pumps, Tailfin Top Tube bags "This week’s Gear Break is not just our regular “Tech ’n Spec." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The UCI needs to steer clear of 'true' gravel races "Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the 'official' way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclists “nearly flattened” after speeding driver loses control and crashes into oncoming car in horrifying footage "Everybody walked away - just,” said cyclist George Fox, a record-breaking time trialist who avoided the “flying” sideways motorist “by a matter of centimeters." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: George Fox) In
The News
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Shimano launches a two-pronged attack on SRAM's Full Mount system with unique 13-speed wireless drivetrain patent "Is something 13-speed and wireless coming from Shimano?" By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Maybe Peloton is its own worst enemy "Every time there’s good news, Peloton always seems to follow it up with a recall, layoff, or some other gaffe." Victoria Song (theverge.com) Victoria Song Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Column
Three
November 7,
2025
Videos
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Leaked memo shows Israel Premier Tech to continue racing in 2026 despite sponsor exit "Internal message from general manager Kjell Carlström, obtained by journalist Daniel Benson, reassures riders after Premier Tech’s abrupt withdrawal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Premier Tech steps down as co-title sponsor of Israel Premier Tech cycling team "The core reason for Premier Tech to sponsor the team has been overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable for us to continue as a sponsor." (premiertech.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jasper Philipsen: The team is pushing me more towards the Classics "The Alpecin Deceuninck rider will again race with ambition on the cobbles in 2026 before chasing stage wins at the Tour de France in the summer." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Merida officially unveils the Mission, a new gravel race and multi surface bike with integrated downtube storage "Your Mission, should you choose to accept it is... an all new gravel and mixed surface platform from Merida, which is more aggressive than the brand's Silex gravel bike to better cope with faster 'European-style' gravel races." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Photo credit: Calvin Zajac via granfondo-cycling.com) In
The News
Only
five Dutch women’s races remain on the 2026 UCI calendar as
organizers warn of financial strain
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Buxumbox Ventoux Road Bike Box "Premium, durable and easy-to-pack bike box, but heavier and pricier than most." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Iconic British bike brand Mercian releases its first new model in two decades "Longstanding Derby-based manufacturer was saved by four local businessmen, the new Mercian Ventura Allroad's release commemorating its 80th anniversary." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Mercian) I’d trust Thule’s RoundTrip bag to carry my $12,000 bike anywhere - Though the very feature that makes it so distinctive was left behind, literally "Thule’s latest RoundTrip bike case is the most secure soft travel bag I’ve used, but it’s heavy, spendy, and its integrated work stand never even made it to check-in." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) As little as a $5.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! The DougReport does not have advertisements, your donations are the only source of funding!
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