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December 6, 2025 UCI CX World Cup preview: Trip to Italy "Despite several riders opting out of Sardinia, racers are set to take the grid on Sunday for the next round." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar once got each of his teammates a very nice - And very useful - Gift "The world champion told former pro Jakob Fuglsang about the presents he handed out during the 2023 Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) ‘Take away Flanders and it’s dramatic - Lotte Kopecky reflects on injury-hit 2025 season "Lotte Kopecky has described her 2025 season as "dramatic" to Het Nieuwsblad despite winning the Tour of Flanders in the world champion's rainbow jersey, as she collected her record sixth Flandrien Trophy." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 16 years with Ineos Grenadiers - Who is The rider that has raced for Britain's top team the longest? "Team Sky, was created in 2010. There was one rider who has raced all the way from the year it was created until 2025 without any interruptions." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) World champion will begin 2026 season at Tour Down Under "The world champion is set to get her 2026 campaign under way in Australia at the Santos Women's Tour Down Under. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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"Doctors said if I'd kept training, I would have killed myself within two days" "Michael Matthews ready for rebirth of his career in 2026 after near-death scare." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lotte Kopecky voted 'Flandrien of the year' "The 30-year-old was awarded 'Flandrien of the year', which is given annually to the best Belgian professional cyclist of the season, for the sixth time in a row." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) I love Campagnolo, but it has brought its current woes on itself "Senior technical editor Warren has been a long-time Campagnolo fan, but his admiration has worn thin since the brand's heyday." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) Russell Burton / Our Media Column
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Vingegaard dismisses media reaction to widely discussed Tour de France interview - ‘You’re wasting your time’ "Jonas Vingegaard has defended his wife Trine’s widely discussed pre-Tour de France interview, telling Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet that media coverage of her comments was exaggerated and unimportant." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Team Visma Lease a Bike Today's
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"I think it’s a good move for both parties" - Bruyneel and Martin analyze Girmay’s transfer to NSN "Biniam Girmay has recently switched teams, and he will ride for NSN Cycling Team starting in 2026." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Film your rides like a Tour de France winner: Insta 360's Tadej Pogačar camera + could your next road bike be... a Ducati?! "All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Ducati, Polygon, Muc-Off, Strava, Bianchi and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) “I’m actually not an absolute fan of Tadej Pogacar” - Marc Madiot claims world champion’s rival is the real “ultimate rider” of the modern peloton "Marc Madiot does not hand out superlatives lightly, but the two-time Paris Roubaix winner made his stance crystal clear when speaking this week." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago How cycling’s outdated business model risks breaking the men’s peloton "Professional men’s cycling is now at a point where its financial weaknesses can’t be ignored." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'My career was shaped by Operación Puerto' - Mancebo criticizes double standards in cycling "For a moment, it looked as though Francisco Mancebo’s career would be a short one. After being implicated in Operación Puerto, he struggled to find a new team." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Hedwig Kröner via cyclingnews.com) Athletes Have a Mysteriously Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat "Exercise is one of the best things we can do for a healthy heart. Yet research shows that endurance athletes have up to a four times higher risk of atrial fibrillation (an irregular or fast heartbeat) than non-athletes." By Ben Buckley (sciencealert.com) (Sergii Kolesnikov/iStock/Getty Images) Danish analysts remain critical: Visma riders ‘were more loyal when Vingegaard was on course to win the Tour’ "The problem was that they communicated as if they believed he could win, but raced in a way that showed they didn’t believe they could move him off second place." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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Warning! New World Anti-doping Agency rules take effect in January "On January 1st, 2026 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List will include the following key rule changes that apply to professional, amateur and many gran fondo cyclists." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Nibali goes beyond Pogacar with call to rotate dates of all three Grand Tours "Former Giro d'Italia champion Vincenzo Nibali has suggested a complete rotation of the Grand Tour calendar dates, going beyond Tadej Pogacar's recent proposals for schedule adjustments in professional cycling." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Perhaps the best ever" - João Almeida praises teammate Tadej Pogacar after Velo d'Or victory "It was cycling's worst-kept secret and this Friday, unsurprisingly, Tadej Pogacar was once again in the spotlight at the Velo d'Or gala by taking his third title - and second consecutive." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 'Teams are desperate to hit the ground running in 2026' - Why cycling's elites are already pushing hard in December training camps "It is still only early December, but the 2026 cycling season kicked off this week, as riders and teams gathered for their first training camps in Spain." by Stephen Farrand (msn.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Onley's Ineos move 'makes sense for both parties,' argues Bruyneel - But it involves many risks "The British squad are reportedly interested in Oscar Onley. Could they secure the homegrown star they’ve been looking for?" By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour Down Under - Everything you need to know about the World Tour's first race "In 2026, the Santos Tour Down Under will once again be the first World Tour race of the season, with a new edition to be held from January 17 to 25 in Australia." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via BikeRaceInfo “De Vlaeminck’s remarks are unacceptable - Merckx beat him many times” - Tadej Pogacar supported in viral “overrated” debate by experienced Italian expert "Roger De Vlaeminck’s attack on Tadej Pogacar continues to ripple through the cycling world - and now one of Italy’s most respected voices has weighed in." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 20 minutes, a dumbbell, and more watts: The workout that every cyclist should do "In cycling, everything starts in the legs, but everything is supported by the core. It may sound like a gym phrase, but there is science behind it." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image: Rogue Fitness Silca Elettrico Ultimate Inflator - Impressive performance from a premium product "Whether used in the workshop, on the trails or by the side of the road, the Silca Elettrico Ultimate Inflator packs a punch, but at the expense of portability." (Image credit: Andy Jones) Column
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December 5, 2025 Blogs,
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'I still love the racing, the camaraderie and the purpose we all share' - Five Ineos Grenadiers riders sign extensions, including two stalwarts "Michał Kwiatkowski and Ben Swift among the five." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) You can watch Mathieu van der Poel race ’cross even sooner than expected "World champ locks in Namur as his season opener." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Skjelmose: Beating Pogacar at Amstel 'gave hope to others in the peloton' "Mattias Skjelmose has described his 2025 Amstel Gold Race victory as a moment that "gave hope to other riders in the peloton," after he outsprinted Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel in a thrilling finish in Berg en Terblijt." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Hugo Houle on his new team "The Tour de France stage winner joins Mathieu van der Poel’s squad - along with Quebec-based Premier Tech" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "There were too many limitations" - eSports World Champion finds happiness away from the road, and 'my numbers are the best of my life' "He has tried out in the World Tour for Alpecin Deceuninck, but he didn't find the environment optimal for performance, and prioritizes independence." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpixcom via cyclingnews.com) Zwift Spinback 2025: A Year of Virtual Riding Achievements "Zwift has unveiled its annual Spinback 2025 report, celebrating the achievements of its global community of indoor cyclists." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) Photo via zwift 'The fastest UCI-compliant wheelset available' - Scribe releases new wheels with wavy aero spokes "Scribe's new 65mm deep wheelset will weigh in at a claimed 1,289 grams per pair, and feature unusual 'wave' aero carbon spoke design." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Scribe via cyclingnews.com) 'Together we will innovate, create new iconic moments, and build the future upon their remarkable heritage' - Bianchi team up with Bahrain Victorious "Bahrain move to classic Italian brand after Merida leave." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bahrain-Victorious/Bianchi) Column
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Alpecin Deceuninck become Alpecin Premier Tech for 2026 "Belgian WorldTour and Women's WorldTour teams joined by Canadian sponsor after it left Israel Premier Tech." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Colnago Y1Rs Tadej Pogačar rode up Mont Ventoux at the Tour de France and won World Championships on sells for $190,500, more than 10 times its value new "He didn't stop there on the Colnago, either, winning the World Championships and the Europeans too, oh and Il Lombardia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gear Break: 2025 Gift Guide #2 - Handlestash Big Burrito, Bob and Brad ThermoRed, Nix 12 Days of Giving, Pirelli Cinturato TPU tubes, Spurcycle Bell, HelmetFlair "Here we are, Gear Break Gift Guide #2. The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and for those who haven’t yet finished their shopping, we have a few more suggestions to help get you ready." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "He'll probably crash in Roubaix" - Belgian pro warns Remco Evenepoel to stay away from 'Hell of the North' and Sanremo "Remco is physically stronger, but I'm technically better. He'll probably crash in Roubaix anyway." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) “What did we have to do with it? We were a cycling team” - Israel Premier Tech “lost out for political reasons,” says sports director, after Palestine protests which painted riders and staff as “indecent” "Finally, we’re out of the political turmoil and back to talking about cycling, which is what we wanted,” NSN Cycling DS Francesco Frassi said." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giant says it has completed its zero-fee policy and refunds program "Giant Group says it issued refunds on Dec. 1 to all its migrant workers who had paid recruitment fees in the past and it is hoping for a "swift" revocation of the Withhold Release Order that U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued in September." by Steve Frothingham (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cadex Aero Integrated Handlebar Review: Sleek Speed, One-Piece Precision "Integrated cockpits used to be something you’d only find on pro bikes - now, they seem to be run of the mill for top-tier (and not so top-tier) road and gravel machines (and some mountain bikes!)." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Jordan Villella) Ghost towns, gravel and and escape from winter: TransRockies previews new Rough Rider stage race "Warm weather and three days of off-road exploring on tap for 2026" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Jackson Long/@jlointheflow Tern’s NYC delivery eBike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30k "Urban eBike maker Tern just hit a major milestone in one of the toughest proving grounds on the planet: New York City." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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'In hindsight, I should've saved myself that' - Wout van Aert reveals his mental struggles following a crash-hit 2024 "The Belgian talks extensively about finding it difficult to be bold in races this year, having suffered extensive injuries in 2024." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It will be a part of my plan forever' - How cycling 100 miles a week is helping this Olympic runner win medals "Baffled by a rumor that Georgia Hunter Bell does most of her training by bike, Tom Davidson investigates just how well running and cycling can complement each other." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Getty Images) Tadej Pogacar and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot win 2025 Vélo d’Or awards "The results were announced in Paris on Friday evening, but there was never any doubt about the winners of the 2025 awards." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It's a dull stretch of tarmac and I've spent 170 hours of my life on it' - Dr Hutch has tackled the same stretch of road more times than he'd like "The Doc takes a ride down memory lane - for the 2,000th time." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) 'My legs are getting worse, but my head is still there' - Francisco Mancebo on Puerto, Rock Racing and riding past 50 "Almost two decades have now passed since Francisco Mancebo's career at the top level was ended by his implication in Operación Puerto, but the Spaniard has never stopped racing." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cinelli's new HoBootleg Geo is a modern expedition rider's dream "Steel-framed, mountain bike-inspired geometry, and a gazillion mounting points. Is the new HoBootleg Geo a bikepacker's dream?" By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace Flat Shoes "Flat-pedal footwear with off-road riding pedigree - but with comfort and durability for more casual riding." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Tezeus Swift review: This lightweight carbon fiber folding eBike really surprised me "Folding eBikes come in all shapes, sizes, and questionable design choices, but every once in a while, one comes along that makes me take a second look." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) ALSO. TM-B on Test - Is Rivian’s Sister Brand’s eBike Too Good to Be True? "Born out of Rivian, ALSO. benefits heavily from the company’s expertise, resources, and production network." by Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Highlights of 2025 - Part I "Five highlights from the season. First up is Milan Sanremo, the fever dream of a Cipressa attack happened and the final half hour of the race felt like a trance." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Strade Bianche, Ardennes... Tour de France? Paul Seixas' spring calendar may hint at Grand Boucle debut "The spring calendar for French super talent Paul Seixas has been revealed." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via sports.fr French prodigy Paul Seixas lines up climbers’ Classics for 2026 campaign "Decathlon CMA CGM have revealed 19-year-old Paul Seixas's schedule for the first block of racing in 2026, his second season as a professional, with the rising star set to target Strade Bianche and Liège Bastogne Liège." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Excitement and nerves' for Archibald as Games loom "Katie Archibald can still see herself rampaging down the home straight to claim a points race bronze at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow." By Richard Winton (bbc.com) Photo: SNS Matthew Brennan and Zoe Bäckstedt named Cycling Weekly Riders of the Year for 2025 "Eight award winners honored in this week's magazine, from pro cyclists to local riders." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Audrey Rose / Richard Butcher) Van Aert opens up on mental scars of 2024 crashes - 'I didn't dare throw myself in' "The Belgian, nominated for the Flandrien Trophy for the seventh consecutive year, opened up to Het Nieuwsblad about finding balance between safety concerns and competitive drive, after suffering multiple crashes in 2024." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thibau Nys, leader of the Cyclocross World Cup, will not be in Terralba "Absences mark the third World Cup race. Favorites for victory in Terralba." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via ucicyclocrossworldcup.com Unlike colleagues Van der Poel or Van Aert, Nys rides twice as many cyclocrosses - 'He doesn't want to ride only ten races' "The man in the cross at the moment is Thibau Nys." By Jesper Rasch (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) 'My first bike was a Schwinn Mag Scrambler, it was the beginning of everything' - Lance Armstrong narrates new documentary on iconic cycling brand "From its 1895 founding to its 1992 bankruptcy, "No Hands" charts Schwinn's rise, cultural impact and eventual collapse." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Polygon Strattos C is a Lighter, Comfortable Carbon All-Road Bike, Still Quite Affordable "Polygon just dropped a new endurance road Strattos C all-rounder that’s said to be lighter, faster, and more comfortable than its predecessor." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Polygon) Santini RTR women’s tights "Outstanding insulation, but there are compromises when it comes to the chamois, fabric and ankle cuffs." by Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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Deceuninck steps back - But not away - As Alpecin and Fenix reshape 2026 partnership "After four seasons the Belgian company ends its title-sponsor role yet remains within the teams’ structure, marking a shift rather than a split." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Today's
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10 standout riders in the men’s WorldTour in 2025 "These ten riders made 2025 a year to remember, and almost all of them are just getting started." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via RTE Cycling talks crisis but ignores what tickets for fans could unlock "It is almost a familiar winter ritual in cycling. As soon as there is no racing, the sport gathers around the same question. How do we make this model financially sustainable? " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "You don't carry a tube for emergencies with tubeless, that's the whole point. Tubeless, not Tubewith" "After a Cyber Monday deals article on TPU inner tubes ignited a massive debate in our comments section - and one quote, in particular, set the page alight. Today, I'm wading back into the fray and asking you to answer a couple of polls on this clearly divisive topic" By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jack Elton-Walters) Red Bull strengthens sprint department with Arne Marit signing "Arne Marit has joined Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe, filling the final position on the German team's 30-rider squad for 2026." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Boardman's do-it-all SLR 9.4 might be the best value £3k road bike around (so good that it's out of stock); Plus Hunt wheels and Hutchinson tires impress in our latest road.cc Recommends update "Our November round-up features top products to help you ride through winter in comfort, rain or shine." (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Germany plans to require car door warning systems and auto-stop functions to protect cyclists "Germany aims to strengthen protections for cyclists against crashes caused by suddenly opened doors - when a parked car’s door swings into a rider’s path." By David Carter (tarantas.news) Photo via Roberts Auto Sales Focus Rolls Into 2026 With an All-New Atlas Gravel Adventure Bike "As Focus heads into 2026, the brand is updating its popular gravel bike. While some aspects of the previous Atlases carry over, this latest version introduces significant changes." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 8 expensive upgrades to make you faster and more comfortable (and some more budget-friendly alternatives) "Upgrading your bike is a brilliant way to make it faster, more comfortable and sometimes even both. Of course, this can get expensive, but upgrading doesn't have to sting you too hard in the pocket." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) PDW Bingo Headset Spacer Helps Get Your Cockpit Storage Neatly in a Row "Portland Design Works (PDW) has joined fellow Portlandians, Bingo Components, to launch a new headset spacer. Introducing the Bingo Headset Spacer. The CNC-machined aluminum component is designed to streamline the attachment of handlebar bags and bottle holders." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Portland Design Works) Column
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Which riders should go to the 2026 Giro d’Italia? "Are we gearing up to a Jonas Vingegaard vs Isaac del Toro showdown next May?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Tour is the most important race" - Visma DS doesn't fancy Jonas Vingegaard's ambition to ride the Giro d'Italia "For 2026, it is being widely rumored that Jonas Vingegaard will make his debut at the Giro d'Italia." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar's longtime confidant leaves cycling for soccer - 'A unique opportunity' "Joseba Elguezabal, Tadej Pogacar's personal masseur at UAE Team Emirates XRG, has left the cycling team to embark on a new role in football ." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The greatest second-division campaigns of the 2020s so far "Uno-X Mobility enjoyed a groundbreaking 2025, which saw the team win a maiden WorldTour Classic and Tour de France stage, as well as a first top 10 finish on GC at the Tour, all of which have helped to secure a WorldTour license for 2026." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Game-changing” Q36.5 x SRM collaboration promises “the most direct and efficient pedaling system on the market” "New design reduces stack height and increases contact area between shoe and pedal to deliver greater efficiency and improved handling, according to designers." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Cycling’s hidden under-fueling epidemic: Here’s how to spot the signs of RED-S and make sure you’re meeting your energy demands "The prevalence of under-fueling in both professional and amateur cycling is shockingly widespread - many may not be aware of the damage they’re causing their bodies." By Nicole Oh (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Kimchi Targets Key Parts of Your Immune System, Study Reveals "A recent study suggests that kimchi may help support the immune system." By Rachel Woods (sciencealert.com) (hxyume/Getty Images) The outsider of pro cycling? "Jan-Willem van Schip doesn’t always feel welcome in cycling: ‘That hurts a lot." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) This Gravaa and Handgespaakt Wheel Collaboration is $3,400 and Inner Tube-Only "It’s been a handful of weeks since Gravaa and Handgespaakt announced a collab. What was so special about this union? Well, a few things." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Olympic torches and record RPMs - This week in cycling social media "Off-season is putting on a different kind of cycling show." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) The lightest saddle in the world is 100% handmade in Portugal and remains unbeatable "No other manufacturer has managed to present a homologated model that weighs less than the 40-gram barrier." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill via cyclingnews.com) 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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