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November
21, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
Neo-Pros To Watch For 2025 Review "Ten riders were picked at the start of the year, time to see how they got on." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'My body and mental health have told me it's time' - Lotto rider joins the list of young retirees from top-level bike racing "Jonas Gregaard is 29 and hangs up his wheels at the end of the year." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Israeli cycling team taken over by Iniesta's company "The team formerly known as Israel Premier Tech have been taken over by a branding company co-founded by Barcelona legend and World Cup winner Andres Iniesta." Matt Warwick (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Q36.5 Prepares to Battle for WorldTour Promotion "Q36.5 was founded in 2023 by the owners of the Italian cycling clothing brand Q36.5, Luigi Bergamo and Ivan Glasenberg, together with team general manager Doug Ryder, and it has come a long way in a short time." (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) In
The News
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Ornus launches two high-performance wooden gravel bikes "Italian brand pushes engineered wood into the performance gravel market with Grain and Radix, aiming to match carbon and metal on speed, comfort and durability." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) The Ornus Grain. Kask and MAAP Team Up to Bring You the Special Edition Elemento Helmet "This isn’t the first time companies like Kask and MAAP have collaborated on a helmet. One brings professional-level performance while the other pushes the boundaries of design and aesthetics." by Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Start building the ultimate Zwift home trainer setup with this Black Friday Zwift deal - Save 20% on the brand new Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and get 2 months free Zwift access "Black Friday is already delivering on the deals, and this updated Zwift Black Friday deal means the Wahoo Kickr Core 2, which includes Zwift Cog and Click is now 20% off." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift) 33 year prison sentence for man convicted of murdering 2x UCI World Cycling Champion " Date: 11/22/2025Author: Dan Hood On Thursday a court in Antioquia, Colombia sentenced Edison Arley Posada (aka Cucaracho) to 33 years 4 months in prison after finding him guilty of murdering two-time UCI World Champion Marlon Perez in October 2024." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Three miles long by two wide: Why touring Ireland's tiny islands makes no sense at all - Yet is utterly addictive "Hearing rumors of empty space, tranquillity and generous repopulation grants, we set sail for Ireland's offshore islands, dreaming of freedom." By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anton Thompson-McCormick) Your favorite things and ours "Here are the rankings of reviews that received the most traffic so far this year, according to the nerds at Google." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image credit: Future via cyclingweekly.com) Column
Two
November
21, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Pogacar reflects on a perfect season but admits Evenepoel’s next step 'scares him' "Speaking to Sporza he insists that even after a near flawless campaign, he is still looking for ways to improve." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Today's
Trending Articles
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Lidl Trek manager calls for cycling airbags amid rising crash numbers "Lidl Trek manager Luca Guercilena argues that cosmetic rule changes will do nothing to solve the sport’s growing safety problem. His most eye-catching proposal points in a new direction: cycling should seriously explore the use of airbags." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rating every men’s WorldTour team in 2025 "From record-breaking hauls to final whimpers, Robyn rules over to men's WorldTour, giving each team a ranking for their 2025 performances." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Gear Break: iGPSport BSC100MAX, Gorewear Spinshift and Swiftride, Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3, KASK x MAAP Elemento, Ritchey Septimer, Pirelli Cinturato "Pez fans, we’ve got an exciting Gear Break this week." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I don't have any doubts that I can be there on the right day' - Cameron Mason mounts podium charge at UCI Cyclocross World Cup "British national champion leads home hopes in series which starts this weekend in Czechia." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Is it for cycling to reckon with its ultra-processed food problem? "From high-end supplements to "Gas Station Food Cyclists" and our beloved Haribo, we might have a problem here." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) When is cold actually cold? Arguably, it's a very subjective answer, and one that, when reviewing the Universal Colors Women's Mono Bib Tights, I pondered a lot "If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then temperature must be on the skin of the holder." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hannah Bussey) In the Drops: Shimano’s new racy gravel shoes, shoulder season tights from Assos, Pogačar’s new Met helmet and Lezyne’s new smart lights "This week's In the Drops thought NSN was a messaging service." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via outdoorgearlab.com Cycling kit brand Kostüme wants to change the entire fashion industry "Bristol-based kit brand Kostüme is making cycling kit in a different way, and the forecast is good for both riders and the environment." by Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
November
21, 2025
Videos
Is Tadej Pogačar the most naturally gifted Tour de France winner of all time? "Move over Greg LeMond, there’s a new VO2 max sheriff in town." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: ASO/Charly Lopez) Marcel Kittel: ‘I don’t think cycling is clean now’ "German former pro gave a candid view of where he thinks the sport is at." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com) ‘Paris smells different. Especially the Champs Élysées’ - Kittel on sprinting in the Tour and the changing era for sprinters "On the Domestique Hotseat podcast, Marcel Kittel spoke candidly about the changing shape of modern racing." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Davis Phinney and the Swan Song of the Coors Classic "From 1975 through 1988, the premier American cycling event was the Coors International Bicycle Classic." By Dave Campbell (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Dave Campbell In
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Mason x Barco Exposure Prototype Teases Steel Integration & New DT Suspension Fork "Fresh off winning the Highlight of the Show title at DT Swiss’s recent Craft Bike Days, Mason unveils a new Exposure Primitiva adventure gravel bike prototype." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photo by Johannes Herden of RennRad News for 2025 DT Swiss Craft Bike Days) Best Action Cam & Drone Deals: GoPro, DJI, Insta360, HoverAir (Black Friday) "Here’s your consolidated list of the best action camera and drone deals, with tons of insight for those using these products for sports, such as follow-me drones and more." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 'We aren’t claiming to reinvent the bicycle' says Baumier - We also have a mega Maap collab with Kask on its most expensive lid - And an update to one of our favorite saddles "This week we've seen yet another boutique brand drop a 3D printed bike, this one majoring on the sustainability side of the process, another useful pump, and an update to one of our favorite saddles and to your Garmin." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Baumier) Kinesis Fend Off Wide Road Fenders "Excellent mudguards that are effective, easy to live with, and look great." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) The best places to ride in Mallorca "Everything you need to know about road riding in the epicenter of European cycling." By Laurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via letsride.co.uk Edge 850 vs Roam 3 vs Karoo 3 bike computers "After riding them side by side, I have different views and recommendations on how they perform and which you should buy compared to the models that came just before them: the Edge 840, Roam V2, and Karoo 2." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
November
20, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
"It's necessary to have him there every year" - Tadej Pogacar on Tour de France rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard "Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are the Grand Tour rivals of a generation and a decade." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Puck Pieterse delays cyclocross return, earliest start now December 14th according to Strava ride title "The update effectively rules her out of all upcoming rounds until mid-December and points towards Namur as the most likely place for her return." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'You think cyclists are a bit weird, then you meet hill climbers' - The British hill-climb team celebrating 10 years of national success "Team Lifting Gear Products have won the men’s team prize every year since 2016 at the National Hill-Climb Championships." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Andy Jones) "Dropping Tadej was exceptional" - Wout van Aert beat Pogacar at the Tour de France, and it changed his career "Wout van Aert is a rider that has had his career recently marked heavily by crashes, and explains the effects it's had on him physically and mentally." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "It was the worst time of my life" - Andre Drege's former manager recalls last year's tragic events "Suddenly, the young team had to deal with André Drege’s tragic death, the loss of their star rider and a leader both on and off the bike." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "'Will this part fit my bike?' might be the most expensive question in cycling" - Bike Matrix promises to take the guesswork out of ordering replacement parts for your bike "Unlike Neo, you won't be wondering whether to choose the Red part or the Blue part." Bike By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) Matrix (credit: Bike Matrix) No more fear, all guts and glory for Van Aert in 2026 in search of classics win: 'Would mean the world to me' "the 31-year-old Belgian from Visma Lease a Bike has learned a lot from 2025, a difficult yet beautiful season." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon In
The News
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‘Israel out of the Tour’ protester who disrupted Tour de France finish fined €300 as prosecutor warns “freedom of expression cannot happen at the risk of other people’s safety” "The Extinction Rebellion activist, a 26-year-old student, made headlines around the world in July when he vaulted over the barriers in the final 100 meters and ran alongside breakaway riders Mauro Schmid and Jonas Abrahamsen as they sprinted for the win on stage 11 of the 2025 Tour de France." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Ryan Mallon) Alexandre Vinokurov takes up trainee sports director role at 23 years old "Former XDS Astana Development Team rider Alexandre Vinokurov will take up a trainee sports director for XDS Astana in 2026, following his retirement from racing at just 23 years old." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hotel Residence Esplanade Review: Cycling, Seaside Luxury, and Tuscan Charm in Viareggio "If you’re ready for another Italian bike hotel review, here’s a good one. This time, I traded the rolling hills and Strade Bianche of inland Tuscany for something unexpectedly different - the Tuscan Riviera." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lake MX333 shoes review "Stunning performance and comfort, for those who can afford it." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Why the UCI allowing 32in wheels in XCO World Cup racing is so significant "Official statement is big news for mountain biking." By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is the undisputed king of indoor trainers "Wahoo's new Kickr Core 2 has all the best bits from the first generation but now it's easier than ever to set up, connect, ride and race." by Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Ray Maker via dcrainmaker.com Column
Two
November
20, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'I'm very motivated to fight for victory in San Remo and Roubaix' - Pogacar targets complete Monument set "The World Champion admits that whilst the Tour de France remains the key goal for 2026, he also wants to win Milan San Remo and Paris Roubaix, having finished on the podium of both in 2025." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Today's
Trending Articles
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"I will no longer fight for the classification" - Giro-Tour double for Giulio Ciccone, but no more 'pink dream "Giulio Ciccone is a tremendously talented climber and a rider who often performs well in the stage-races. But the Grand Tours are a different monster." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Top 10 was never the plan' - Jordan Jegat on his surprise Tour de France breakthrough "TotalEnergies rider Jordan Jegat secured an 'unexpected' tenth-place finish at the 2025 Tour de France, becoming the team's first rider to achieve the feat in a decade." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Exercise at One Stage of Life May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 45% "New research from the long-running Framingham Heart Study in the United States, published today, offers some of the clearest answers to date." By Joyce Siette (sciencealert.com) (Image credit via cyclingweekly.com) What if everything we thought we knew about training intensities was wrong? "Polarized training, when riders divide their training between hard and easy sessions is commonplace, but is that really what everyone's doing?" By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Unknown) Kraftwerk's 'Tour de France' bike just sold for $57,600 "The Speedwell bike sold among an array of treasures left by Florian Schneider." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Julien's Auctions) Stinner's Gibraltar Podium is a handcrafted, made-in-the-USA titanium road bike with dream-build potential - All for under $7K "Even in stock form, this Santa Barbara–built machine is smooth, lively and ready for long days with ample room to grow into a true dream build." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) The Sky-era dominance is long gone, but the Grenadiers have reinvented themselves in 2025 "The Team Sky era is already about five years behind us, and Ineos Grenadiers is still struggling to recreate the dominance of those days." by Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Vingegaard says road worlds withdrawal ‘saved’ him after Euro collapse "The Danish star reflects on his disastrous European championships ride and why skipping Rwanda was the right call." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'I am still chasing Flanders and Roubaix' - Wout van Aert on future goals, but can he do it? "Wout van Aert looks back on another season shaped by a comeback. His victory on Montmartre became the moment he recognized himself again, the moment he distanced Tadej Pogacar in the rain and showed he could still compete at the highest level." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Endura Men's Xtract Roubaix LS "Extremely warm jersey with a jacket-like fit and features at a competitive price." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) The Oura Ring 4 has dropped to its lowest price yet for Black Friday "If you’re curious to see why it’s such a great alternative to a smartwatch, you can snag the health tracker for as low as $249 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy." By Brandon Russell (theverge.com) Image: The Verge The riders who will want to make big comeback during the upcoming 2026 season after setbacks in 2025 "Every season produces its stars, its breakthrough riders, and its reliable performers, but it also leaves behind a group that never quite found their rhythm." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
Three
November
20, 2025
Videos
Tadej Pogačar might have the highest VO2 max of any Tour de France winner in history, new study reveals "The world champion is pushing the limits of physiological performance." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Journal of Science & Cycling) It’s (finally) official: Israel Premier Tech is now NSN Cycling "The rebranded outfit includes three Canadians." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Israel Premier Tech and Q36.5 do a little switcheroo "New sponsors, roster changes and more all happening quickly in preparation for the 2026 season." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Factor terminates bike contract with Israel Premier Tech after year of protests, as reports suggest Scott set to sponsor rebranded team "Factor’s reported exit comes after title sponsor Premier Tech stepped away from the controversial squad this month, claiming it had become “untenable” to continue." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image credit: Andy Carr via cyclingweekly.com) Cycling Market: New American team formed; Girmay and Gaviria close to new contracts; UAE secure Almeida and EF Education's 'open secret' "Biniam Girmay, Fernando Gaviria, Richard Carapaz, Leo Hayter and a few World Tour teams securing several of their riders are the main stories in this week's cycling market." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France 2026 - Stage-by-stage guide "From the Grand Départ in Barcelona to the big finale in Paris, here is everything you need to know about all 21 stages of the 2026 Tour de France." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar, Del Toro, Almeida, Ayuso... How many UCI points did each of UAE's leaders contribute in 2026? "UAE Team Emirates XRG was the top scoring team when it comes to UCI points in 2025, by far." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "We don't want to turn cyclocross into something else" - Cameron Mason against introduction of MTB/gravel novelties "In a sense, cyclocross is the most traditional of the current cycling disciplines." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Former Lotto CEO Stéphane Heulot set to take over leadership at TotalEnergies "Jean-René Bernaudeau will step down as manager of TotalEnergies this winter after nearly a quarter-century in charge of the French team, with former Lotto CEO Stéphane Heulot set to replace him." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Tour call-up that raised eyebrows: Why Visma Lease Bike were right to trust Victor Campenaerts in 2025 "When Victor Campenaerts arrived at Visma Lease a Bike in 2025, everyone knew the Dutch squad had added a tough, loyal Belgian domestique." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Cycling is not clean. Absolutely not' - Marcel Kittel urges realism "In the Domestique Hotseat podcast, Marcel Kittel spoke openly about one of the sport’s most persistent shadows." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The gearshifter that doesn't understand brands: Ratio Mech arrives as the most versatile derailleur on the market "The English company Ratio Technology, specialized in turning impossible transmissions into functional combinations, has just presented the Ratio Mech, its first complete rear derailleur, a mechanical 1x model that comes with a very unusual ambition in this segment: to rival the precision of electronic systems." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via bikepacking.com You might not like it, but faster electric bikes can be safer. Here’s why "There’s a popular belief that slower equals safer. The concept is not entirely without merit, but it doesn’t apply universally, and especially not to electric bicycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
November
19, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
Fragmented Fans, Fading Stars, and the Future of Cycling’s Business "As another turbulent week in global sport underscores, the forces shaping professional cycling extend far beyond the peloton." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It would have been a disaster' - Vingegaard glad he skipped Rwanda Worlds "Jonas Vingegaard maintains that his disappointing performance at the European Championships served only to confirm that he was right to opt against lining up at the World Championships in Rwanda." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visit Rwanda a new sponsor of IPT, with Biniam Grimay to sign? "Rumors about the future of the beleaguered team are suggesting a very different look for 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Scinto and Citracca to stand trial in Vini Zabù 'pay to ride' extortion case "The investigation into the team began in 2021 after Matteo De Bonis tested positive for EPO, which triggered a 30-day suspension as it was Vini Zabù's second doping case within a twelve-month period." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Missing time trialing outside already? There's an app for that "New winter time trial series from CTT has notched over 1,000 rides in the first week." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift) Polartec’s new AirCore fabric ushers in a new era for breathable, weatherproof cycle clothes that don’t employ PFAS chemicals. We look at some of the first garments to use it "With non-eco-friendly PFAS-based chemicals falling out of favor, cycle clothing manufacturers have had to look to other innovations to create high performing products. In Polartec’s new AirCore fabric, there's a smart new solution." (road.cc) (credit: Polartec) How to watch Maghalie Rochette at the first ‘cross World Cup "The new Canadian national champ will be making her Euro debut in snowy Tabor, along with Sidney McGill and Cameron Jette." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Jake Williams 'Cycling is about more than numbers' - Carlos Verona on supporting Juan Ayuso and shaping a team "At last May's Giro d'Italia, Carlos Verona scored the biggest win of his career in his 15th season as a professional but his greatest ambition in the sport is yet to be realized." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Did Canyon just call out Cervélo with weird Mathieu van der Poel trackstand gimmick? "Dutchman goes head to head in a rectangle with Jasper Philipsen." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Attaquer's OrbKnit jersey quickly climbed to the top of my kit pile - Here’s why "When the small size didn’t quite fit me, my partner tried it on, and soon enough, we were both reaching for the OrbKnit time and again." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Boardman Overshoes "Insulation, great fit and rain protection at a bargain price, though they could be more visible." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
Two
November
19, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'We're not racing gravel or mountain bikes' - The traditional cyclocross set-up is there for a reason, says British CX star "To some, the 33mm cyclocross tire limit might look impractical and old-fashioned - but those people might be confusing CX with another sport." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
Trending Articles
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Mohoric extends with Bahrain Victorious after team confirms list of departures "Bahrain Victorious have secured the future of five riders, including former Milan San Remo winner Matej Mohoric and Giro d'Italia runner-up Damiano Caruso." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Premier Tech to back Alison Jackson's French ProTour squad for 2026 after leaving Israel Premier Tech "St Michel Preference Home Auber93 to be sponsored by Canadian company for next two seasons." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pinarello Dogma: History and evolution of a model born to win "Since the beginning of the 21st century, one model has defined the Pinarello range as its reference in terms of sportiness and performance." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via jokelanmuseo.info Bradley Wiggins' liquidators consider bulk sale of 'Wiggo' trademarks after post-bankruptcy deal fell through "The Tour de France winner was previously reported to be more than £2 million in debt but had suggested his financial problems were "all resolved." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (credit: ALAIN BORDAUX/ICON SPORT/SWPIX.COM) Wahoo Kickr Core 2 In-Depth Review - The Best Option? "It’s been a bit over 2 months since Wahoo announced the Kickr Core 2, and in that time both myself and my wife have put an absolute boatload of miles on it (or, kilometers) to see where it works well, and where it falls short." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake defect, tells people to 'immediately stop' riding them "Brand offering free repairs and goodwill gift vouchers that could cost company millions." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wahoo files patent for new smart trainer with… A secret drawer? "Brand says 'a need exists' for storage in cycling training devices." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wahoo/USPTO) Corima 45R wheelset "Very well made and responsive carbon wheels that perform really well across the board." by neal hunt (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) ‘Brennan, Magnier, Del Grosso’ - Roodhooft brothers put full trust in their protégé "In a season where Alpecin Deceuninck won across almost every discipline, brothers Philip and Christoph Roodhooft were named Team Managers of the Year in Belgium for the third time." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Column
Three
November
19, 2025
Videos
The Cycplus AS2 Pro is our best electric bike pump - With $42 off in this early Black Friday deal, it's now its lowest ever price "The AS2 Pro combines fantastic all-around performance with pocket-sized convenience. Try it for yourself with 32% off in this deal." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) News 'We're trying to find our space' - Cult German bike maker Standert stands at a crossroads "Brand's CEO tells Cycling Weekly about the past and the future of the company." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fusion/Standert/Savannah van der Niet) Can Tadej Pogacar catch Eddy Merckx’s rainbow record? "The riders who have won the most races as world champion and, naturally, where Tadej Pogačar sits in relation to Eddy Merckx’s towering record." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Haley Smith and Andrew L’Esperance on a rollercoaster week at new Gravel Burn in South Africa "Highs and lows in South Africa and the Canadian couple's 2026 plans in - and out of - Life Time Grand Prix." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Bruce Viaene / Nedbank Gravel Burn “The position has not changed” - Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 Vuelta a España if rebranded Israeli team takes part "The race was expected to finish on Tenerife and Gran Canaria but reports suggest the route will have to be redrawn before its presentation next month." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tom Ritchey spent 40 years "thinking about how to make the ultimate bike," and claims all new Septimer Break-Away is the result "The perfect frameset to get out there and break away from it all? Tom Ritchey himself certainly thinks so, as his very long-term project finally comes to fruition." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (credit: Ritchey) TransPortugal Training: Preparing for a Seven-Day MTB Stage Race "TransPortugal is a legendary seven-day mountain bike stage race that traverses Portugal from north to south. Each stage covers over 100 kilometers." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Remco
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chaos behind Lotto Intermarché merger and warns riders are
“in hell”
Christian
Prudhomme out as president of the AIOCC - Vuelta a Espana
boss Javier Guillen becomes first new leader since 2009
An
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- Tim Merlier fears what it could mean for sprinters
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half marathon ever... Really fun, but incredibly tough and
painful" - 4-time cycling world champion becomes latest star
to post impressive running time
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get worse than it was" – Jonas Vingegaard recalls chaotic
protest scenes that overshadowed his 2025 Vuelta a Espana
victory
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their age
"This
environment can end up being dangerous" - World Tour pro
worries about young riders' early development, long
contracts and UCI points
After
breakout season, Groupama FDJ gives young French superstar a
chance at WorldTour-level
Even Kooij
and Cavendish had to bow to this pocket rocket, who is
waving the sport goodbye after 50(!) wins
Vingegaard
explains Euros fiasco, but valuable lessons make rainbow
jersey in 2026 a possibility
"Brennan,
Magnier... he fits right in with that group" Alpecin
Deceuninck hopes for breakthrough with Dutch ace
Bahrain
Victorious presents 5 contract renewals, but has bad news
for a handful other riders - Jack Haig among them
A doping
suspension like you've never seen before: junior suspended
due to very unusual test result at Rwanda Worlds
