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December 9, 2025 Blogs,
Articles
N2N reveals striking new kit for 2026 "Barcelona inspiration and Rwandan motifs shape next season’s look for the team formerly known as Israel Premier Tech." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Chris Auld/N2N Cycling Highlights of 2025 - Part II "The second pick of the season is the Giro d’Italia’s penultimate stage on the Colle delle Finestre." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) The Namur World Cup, debut at the highest level for Mathieu van der Poel "As things stand now, we can be almost certain that Mathieu will be at the start in Namur. Mathieu is fine and has trained well' says Alpecin Premier Tech manager." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Pieterse announces ‘cross-season debut "Puck Pieterse will headline the Dutch roster this weekend as she launches her cyclocross season at the World Cup round in Namur." (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SprintCyclingAgency via cyclingnews.com) Jolanda Neff returns to the Cyclocross World Cup after four years "Jolanda Neff is ready to return to top-level cyclocross. The Swiss rider, who has barely competed in the discipline in recent years and much less in World Cup events, is listed in the provisional start list for Namur." (Image credit: North Carolina Grand Prix/ Laura Rice via cyclingnews.com) How To Watch The 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships "The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships heads to Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 2025. Here’s how to watch two days of action on FloBikes, Dec. 13-14." by Matt Cannizzaro (flobikes.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'A sprinter needs an even more adequate structure'- Girmay's agent on his big transfer move "Agent Alex Carera, who handled the negotiations, revealed that the decision to leave Intermarché Wanty ahead of the team's merger with Lotto was made well in advance of their merger announcement." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Seven people arrested after counterfeit Specialized manufacturers busted in Chinese police raid "Chinese tech giant Alibaba says the seizure of fraudulent goods was the largest anti-counterfeit measure in Specialized's history." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) In
The News
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LeBron James drops a bike tease "The NBA superstar has fans guessing wildly about the mystery bike Canyon is preparing for him." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Instagram Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp "A good race bike that is begging for a few upgrades." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Norco Search C Frame Review: Modern Gravel Done Right "With the third generation of Norco's Search C gravel bike, the brand rolled out some great frame details and modern gravel geometry." By Spencer Harding (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 9,
2025
How should teams aim to beat Tadej Pogačar in 2026? "Lining up against Pogačar is a daunting task to say the least, we had a look at his dominant 2025 to assess how riders best approach trying to actually win races he's in next year." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via UCI.org Today's
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Tom Southam on how the UCI points system has changed racing and what's next "Races certainly won’t be slowing down anytime soon, and this has nothing to do with funny-looking helmets." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo courtesy of SWpix. Formolo sidelined for six weeks after bizarre tea cup accident "Davide Formolo will miss six weeks of winter training after injuring his big toe in an unusual household accident involving a cup of tea. " By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'The lows of cycling are way, way worse than the highs of winning' - Stevie Williams simply hopes to ride again, pain-free "15 race days in 2025 tells of a season frustrated by injury." By Andy McGrath (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Battle to Siena: Stage 9 Giro d’Italia Final Climb Showdown "This was a stage that played out like a proper Classic - and race unto itself where the cream rose to the top and the rest of the peloton came in shattered to bits in groups small to large." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo pezcyclingnews.com) What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them? "Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend." By Charlie Allenby (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar scouts Paris Roubaix cobbles with sights set on 2026 victory "Pogačar, who finished second behind Mathieu van der Poel in his debut this year, was spotted riding the crucial Carrefour de l'Arbre and Camphin-en-Pévèle cobbled sectors alongside teammates Tim Wellens, Florian Vermeersch, and Nils Politt." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New Cannondale Treadwell Commuter Rides Smooth on 650 Road Plus Tires "This just in from the Nutmeg State, Cannondale’s launching another great commuter bike to add to their family of city bikes." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Cannondale) San Remo, Roubaix and the two puzzles Tadej Pogacar still has to solve "Tadej Pogačar, over the course of his illustrious career so far, has already won three of cycling’s five monuments." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Want money for your old cycling kit? This Rapha scheme will give you cash or store credit "You might have a pile of pre-loved treasure in your closet." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Greatest of All Tees? Ibex’s GOAT Collection Makes a Strong Case "We’ve been reviewing Ibex merino wool clothing for quite awhile and have always been impressed with their comfort and versatility." By Greg Smith (fat-bike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 9,
2025
Videos,
Vlogs
'I’m not bored by Tadej Pogačar, there were always new things to say about him' - How one writer set out to capture the uncatchable "How do you tell the story of a rider still winning practically every race he starts? Andy McGrath has sought to do that with his new book, Unstoppable." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pro cycling’s problems are more fundamental than when the Grand Tours are in the calendar "Tadej Pogačar, Mark Cavendish and Vincenzo Nibali have all spoken out about the calendar, or pro cycling's business model recently - but it's bigger than them." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Vauquelin targets lofty goals with Ineos: 'I haven't had the yellow jersey for a single day… That's the dream' "Kévin Vauquelin has confirmed his ambitions to expand on his general classification performances and desire to lead the Tour de France ahead of 2026 after signing for the Ineos Grenadiers." Photo: Harry Talbot By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders 700x55mm "Very strong, stable fenders with a sleek, refined look." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Team time trial set to return for fourth consecutive year at Paris Nice in 2026 "It’s become a staple in recent editions, and once more the team time trial is set to make an appearance at Paris Nice in 2026. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) British Cycling announces new commercial arm "The governing body is looking for "strategic equity and investment partners" to catalyze its new venture" By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Limited Edition Wolf Tooth Waveform Pedals in Tropical Shirt "The Minnesota manufacturer of bike components just announced a new limited edition set of Waveform pedals ($239.95). This teal, orange, and magenta splatter pattern has been dubbed “Tropical Shirt." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Express yourself through your taillight "iGPSPORT has taken the COB LED taillight design and taken it to the next level with customizable animated emojis." (thesweetcyclists.com) Image: sweetcyclist BBB Cycling launches New Signal Radar Rear Light "BBB Cycling has introduced the Signal Radar, something they say is the most advanced rear light they have ever developed." Lauren Jenkins (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ekoï: Born to perform "Premium French cycling brand Ekoï has been operating at the highest level since the turn of the century." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via Daily Express Canyon Deflector MTB Helmet Spews Tiny RLS Balls to Top VA Tech Safety Rating: A Review "The new ‘safest cycling helmet’ on the top of the Virginia Tech test lab’s ratings is this Canyon Deflector RLS. And it’s a third cheaper than the previous holder of that top spot." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 8, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
'Probably 15 teams have reached out' - Oscar Onley says his future is 'up in the air' amid Ineos Grenadiers rumors "Tour de France's fourth-placed rider is among the peloton's brightest talents." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paris Roubaix women to share the spotlight with men in 2026 "For the first time, the men’s and women’s editions of Paris Roubaix will take place on the same day." \By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)(Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Tour of Norway cancels 2026 edition due to lack of government funds "The 2026 edition of the Tour of Norway has been cancelled, confirmed by the race organization Fjords Cycling in a press release on Monday." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ranking the top 100 cycling transfers ahead of 2026 - Number 40 to 16 "Featuring Fred Wright, Tobias Lund Andresen, Luke Lamperti, Benoît Cosnefroy, and Dylan van Baarle." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo: SWpix Lidl Trek partners with Gatorade® to fuel team with science-backed hydration "The partnership will harness the expertise of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to deliver personalized, performance-driven hydration strategies for its riders." (racing.trekbikes.com) (Credits not Found) Off-road bikes are going back to the future, and I’m here for it "Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it's a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names." By Michael Drummond (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Tour de Tucson is Big. Too Big? "Size is clearly a point of pride for its organizers: Virtually every webpage, every piece of collateral boasts: “nearly 10,000 participants." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Wes Cole For Sale: One World Cup team motorhome, slightly used. May smell of riding gear "If you were thinking of starting your own team, now could be the time." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) eBay Why the only bike you need is an XC mountain bike "5 reasons why you should buy a cross-country bike in 2026." By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano XT M8200 Di2 Review: Does the Compact GS Group Make a Difference? "You can always bet on XTR being the lightest, most drool-worthy group in the Shimano lineup, but XT has always been the affordable workhorse. So what’s the new XT M8200 Di2 group like?" By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hot or not? Kask Utopia Y Aero Road Helmet Review "Eleven colors, a fresh design and refined details - the Kask Utopia Y aims to outdo its predecessor in every way." by Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Evoc LS Flex Lite Review: Comfortable and Pedal-Friendly Level 2 Knee Protection "Evoc's current lineup of arm and leg protectors includes one set of elbow pads and two models of knee pads. Both sets of knee guards offer Level 2 protection, but appear to be aimed at slightly different end-users." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Online Stores for Cyclist Supplements: What Serious Riders Use "For cyclists who are serious about performance, nutrition is part of the equation." By Stephanie Maris (eyeonannapolis.net) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 8,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'The feeling is this just isn't worth it' - Burnout is rife with young pro cyclists retiring early - What's going on? "This season has seen eight twenty-somethings retire from the sport, often with feelings of burnout or disconnect. We find out what has changed." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix) Today's
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New proposal targets UCI points bias and could revive stage races "According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, a proposal has been launched by several groups, including riders and race organizers, which intends to provide a restructured system in terms of distributing UCI points in stage races." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Dutchman who wants to be… Danish ’cross champ? "Bailey Groenendaal is betting his future on Denmark, hoping a change in colors can turn opportunity into a national title next January." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Bailey Groenendaal/Instagram In
The News
XDS
Astana sign Uruguay's national champion - "His move to the
World Tour was only a matter of time"
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Forget aero, shorten your crank arms and point a fan at your bum: A bike-fit expert’s tips for your best indoor cycling season yet "How to ride longer and harder, feel better and avoid injuries while riding indoors." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Garmin's latest power meter pedals, a £325 front light from Exposure + more cool things from Rapha, Oquo and Magicshine "This week’s line-up includes a £325 smart front light, updated Rapha winter tights, pro-level Oquo wheels and Magicshine's photochromic glasses." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 2026 Cinelli HoBootleg Geo Refines Off-Road Adventure Geometry & Gets UDH Upgrade, Too "Cinelli’s HoBootleg Geo, the Italian bikemaker's affordable extreme adventure bikepacking rig, gets a subtle geometry update to help take you trips further than ever." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Altura Nightvision Storm Men's Waterproof Jacket. "Good detailing and excellent waterproofing but middling breathability and the lack of hip pockets may limit its appeal." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Amsterdam mulls over 'fat bike' ban - But will tire width restriction really help protect city's famous bike lanes from threat of illegally modified eBikes? "The Dutch cycling utopia is under threat from modified eBikes. Is a ban based on tire width really the best compromise? It's a little complicated, as we've been finding out." by Henry Winchester (road.cc) Photo: Netherlands Police Christmas gifts "If you’re anything like us you’re probably about wrapped with your Christmas shopping and are now sat by the fire reading a book waiting for the big day… Not the case? Yeah." by mark sutton (cyclingelectric.com) Image: Cold Bath Brewing Co Jack Luke's Gear of the Year 2025 "Gtechniq Tri-Clean has solved a problem no other cleaner has been able to touch the sides of." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke / Our Media Study Reveals Surprisingly Obvious Reason Why Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk "There's a lot of evidence that more exercise helps reduce cancer risk - but why are the two connected?" By David Nield (sciencealert.com) (Leitner et al., PNAS, 2025) (Photo via makeuseof.com Column
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December 8,
2025
Videos,
Vlogs
Welsford and Haig arrive at Ineos Grenadiers camp "Cameron Rogers is linked with a move to the U23 team, along with several riders in Spain right now." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo courtesy of SWpix. All the pro cycling transfers for 2026: Jack Haig signs for Ineos Grenadiers "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I can sleep well now’ - British pro cyclist renews contract with EF Education EasyPost after weeks of uncertainty "James Shaw will stay in pink for the 2026 season." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Will men’s cycling be more competitive in 2026? "Mathieu van der Poel, Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar dominated in 2025, will 2026 be more of the same? The early signs suggest a shake-up may be on the horizon." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via TNT Sports ‘Largest counterfeit bust in the cycling industry’ - $1.6 million in illegal bike parts seized by Chinese law enforcement "AliExpress and Specialized worked with Chinese law enforcement to uncover over $1 million of counterfeit parts." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The 2025 Unfinished Reviews List: Quick Backlog Product Reviews! "As much as I’d like to get to every product in-depth review before Christmas, I’m very realistic that isn’t going to happen. I’m trying, but the backlog is real, and the onslaught of new products this past fall has been huge." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 15 Extra Stiff Gravel Bikes Built for Loaded Touring and Bikepacking "In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the 15 stiffest gravel bikes ever tested - all of which prioritize frame rigidity and are excellent choices for bikepacking or light touring." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scribe claims new Ultra wheels are "the fastest UCI road compliant wheelset currently available" "Scribe reckons the new wheels push the boundaries of speed, low weight and high-tech, featuring a wavy spoke design and claimed weights from 1,150g per pair." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Scribe) Q36.5 Adventure Vest review: Highly insulated core protection "A windproof gilet on steroids, the Adventure Vest includes targeted insulation to keep your core protected." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) If I’m such a fit cyclist, what’s with my less-than-perfect cholesterol levels? "Suboptimal cholesterol levels were not uncommon in endurance athletes, especially ones who don’t do enough strength training." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) in partnership with NiaHealth Louis Garneau turns rural Quebec church into unique cultural hub "A heritage sanctuary becomes the Louis-Garneau Space - part bicycle museum, part contemporary art gallery." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Louis Garneau Soudal Quick Step Devo Team ready for 2026 "In just three years, the Soudal Quick Step Devo Team has amassed close to 60 victories and, more importantly, become a proven pathway to the World Tour, with seven riders stepping up to the senior squad. The most recent is Jonathan Vervenne, our top performer in 2025, who claimed four victories including a Giro Next Gen stage and the U23 European ITT title." (soudal-quickstepteam.com) Photo credit: ©Wout Bee 3 Interval Drills That Will Help You Fly Up Climbs "And you only have to do them once or twice a week for them to be effective." By Natascha Grief (bicycling.com) Photo Trevor Raab Column
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December 7, 2025
CX World Cup Terralba: Michael Vanthourenhout launches decisive last-lap attack to win five-man thriller in Sardinia "Michael Vanthourenhout returned to the top step of a World Cup podium with a razor-sharp final-lap move in Terralba, out-kicking Joris Nieuwenhuis and Laurens Sweeck in a tense five-rider showdown on the Sardinian mud." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Terralba: Irresistible Lucinda Brand dominates to take her ninth win of the season "After missing the second race of the World Cup season, the Dutch woman moves into second place in the overall classification." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vanthourenhout wins with a perfect move and Brand continues her dominance: results of the 2025 Terralba CX World Cup "The Cyclocross World Cup landed in Terralba with an authentic mud pit where Michael Vanthourenhout regained his feelings after an irregular winter start and secured a victory built on pure positioning. In the women's race, Lucinda Brand dominated from start to finish to extend a historic streak that seems to have no ceiling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS via kw.be Setback for Wout van Aert: Illness disrupts preparation ahead of first cyclocross clash with Van der Poel "First pedalstrokes in a few days,” the Belgian wrote alongside his Strava activity. He added a thermometer emoji, making it clear he had not felt well in recent days." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon “The pressure from the media and fans is enormous for Wout van Aert" - Neilson Powless recalls sympathy after stunning Visma rivals at Dwars door Vlaanderen "Neilson Powless has reflected on one of the standout moments of the 2025 Spring Classics, revealing both the instinct and the emotion behind his surprise victory over Team Visma Lease a Bike at Dwars door Vlaanderen." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) “He has improved enormously and is absolutely formidable” - Jasper Philipsen in no doubt over who will be his main sprint rival in 2026 "Jasper Philipsen is heading into 2026 with clarity over the rider he believes will define his sprint season: Jonathan Milan." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Dutch wonderkid knows the strength of rival Brennan all too well: 'I’m going to struggle with him a lot in the future' "What a season it was for Tibor Del Grosso. The Dutchman from Alpecin Deceuninck made his full WorldTour debut in 2025 and regularly showcased his potential." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Goodbye Remco Evenepoel: Soudal Quick Step gives farewell to Belgian superstar with tribute video "After seven years and 67 professional victories, Remco Evenepoel has concluded his tenure with the Soudal Quick Step team." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com The exercise proven to boost a runner’s overall performance "Most running injuries are from overuse,” Steve Hultgren, of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Health Network, said in a statement. “By cross-training, runners can continue to build strength and endurance while minimizing the risk for injury." By Julia Musto (the-independent.com) Getty Images for IRONMAN UCI World Cup Terralba 2025 Live Streams... "2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Terralba, Sardinia, Sunday December 7th, 2025: Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET
Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:30am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) (Image:
cyclocross24.com)
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December 7,
2025
Podcasts,
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How did he keep that up?! Mathieu van der Poel's incredible crash save caught on camera "Training sprint almost ends in disaster." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: anatole_leb/Instagram) Today's
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"I found it hard to accept I was no longer a rider" - What Nathan Van Hooydonck did next after the cardiac arrest that nearly killed him "The 27-year-old was one of the world’s fittest pro cyclists when a heart attack took it all away in an instant. We find out how he’s coping with his new way of life." By John Whitney (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The Tour de France doesn't seem like a priority for me right now' - Magnier aims focus towards other goals "French cycling prodigy Paul Magnier has confirmed he won't be participating in the 2026 Tour de France, preferring to focus on developing his talents in the classics and other Grand Tours." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I’m getting closer to the top level" - Romain Grégoire outlines his ambitions for 2026 "Romain Grégoire's 2025 season was the best of his still short career, with six victories and impressive performances, mostly in punchy terrains." (Image credit: Alex Livesey/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The years I had at Ineos were so blurry" - Leo Hayter starts a new chapter with US based Modern Adventure "I still feel very inexperienced as a rider, and I feel like I missed out on a lot of opportunities and time to grow in those last few years that I had at Ineos." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: SW Pix via cyclingweekly.com) British WorldTour rider sees pro future saved after social media push: “I can sleep properly now knowing something is signed” "James Shaw has confirmed he will remain in the WorldTour for 2026 after weeks of uncertainty that left the British climber training without knowing whether his professional career would continue." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Six-time Grand Tour stage winning sprinter sets astonishing marathon time in Valencia "Nacer Bouhanni has stunned followers with an eye-catching marathon performance in Valencia, clocking 2h 31m for the full 42.2km." (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com via cyclingnews.com) A beautiful Colnago track bike built to Eddy Merckx's 1972 Hour Record dimensions "While Tadej Pogačar's Tour-winning Y1Rs selling for almost $200,000 made the big headlines this week, this restored Colnago also went under the hammer." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Colnago/Sotheby's) Cheating on Zwift with an exoskeleton: Is this the future of assisted cycling? "I was keen to find out if an exoskeleton can compensate for my lack of fitness." (road.cc) (Photo credit: Hypershell) Greg LeMond on What Triathlon Can Learn from Cycling's Doping Mistakes "If any sport is arguing that they don’t have any doping problem, they are fooling themselves." By Shane Stokes (triathlete.com) (Photo: Andrew Cowie/AFP, David Madisen/Getty Images, via Triathlete) Review: Canyon Citylite:ON "Impressive, low maintenance, high performance city bike, undermined by a problematic front light." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Richard Peace Column
Three
December 7,
2025
Videos,
Vlogs
Philipsen on his friendship with Pogacar: 'I don’t think anyone like him has ever existed' "Philipsen rides in a close knit team, but has close friendships outside of it too, and Tadej Pogacar is one of his dearest." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Jasper Philipsen The Data on Self-Driving Cars Is Clear. We Have to Change Course "The self-driving car company Waymo recently released data covering nearly 100 million driverless miles in four American cities through June 2025, the biggest trove of information released so far about safety." By Jonathan Slotkin (nytimes.com) illustration by Waymo The three career-defining landmarks Primoz Roglic could hit in 2026 "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe may be heading into 2026 with what many are already calling a “fantasy team,” but the season ahead could still be defined by Primoz Roglic in ways that go far beyond the transfer headlines." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to get the right bike size without a full fit "A full professional bike fit is ideal, but it is not always realistic when you are buying your first proper bike, shopping online, or working to a tight budget." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Cervelo via cyclingnews.com) "People still laugh it off - It shouldn’t be a taboo" - Lotte Kopecky calls for change "Lotte Kopecky has urged the sport to take menstruation seriously after what she describes as persistent embarrassment, silence and misunderstanding around the subject." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ineos Grenadiers new sprinter spotted at training camp - But reports say no contract has been signed yet "Sam Welsford's long-running transfer saga has taken yet another twist still without a signed contract." (Image credit: Getty Images via velomotion.net) "I'm quite proud of my progression" - Mountain bike world champion reflects on his first season as a pro on the road "South African Alan Hatherly is one of the world’s top mountain bike racers, having won each of the two most recent cross-country world titles." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 29″ vs 32″: Do Bigger Wheels Really Make Bike Handling Worse? "Big-wheeled bikes often get criticized for sluggish handling. People claim they’re too long, steer like a barge, and simply aren’t as fun to ride. With riders now experimenting with 29″ vs 32″ wheels, these claims deserve a closer look." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) Topeak Turbo Morph With Gauge pump "Big pump with a big spec, but doesn't quite pull it all off - and can painfully trap knuckles while it's at it." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Bike locks for everyday use: What actually stops thieves? "The goal is not to find a mythical unbreakable lock. It is to use the right kind of lock, in the right way, so that your bike becomes a much less attractive target than the one next to it." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Josh Ross via cyclingnews.com) What to wear for riding in British like weather, season by season "You can leave the house in weak sunshine, get soaked in a sudden shower and finish your ride in a stiff crosswind, all in the space of an hour." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via condorcycles.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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"I don't
know if he's still angry, we haven't really talked since" -
Isaac del Toro on outcome of spat with Richard Carapaz at
Giro d'Italia
Visma locks
in its 2026 lineup centered around Jonas Vingegaard and Wout
Van Aert
Wout Van
Aert hits the ground running after a short illness briefly
halted his cyclocross preparation
