Every day, tons of things happen in the cycling world, and the flow of information almost never stops. Besides the big and important news, there are also many small updates, rumors or facts that come online. For this reason, IDLProCycling.com has created 'Meanwhile in the Peloton', so you don't miss out on the smaller news. We also add in fun posts from social media. Some of these updates should be taken with a grain of salt.
More bad luck for Remco Evenepoel, who this time has a flat tire
September 23, 2024 - Remco Evenepoel became the time trial world champion a day earlier despite some bad luck – his chain came off just before the start and his power meter wasn't working – but the freshly crowned world champion is apparently still unlucky. This Monday, Evenepoel appears in the vlog of compatriot Victor Campenaerts, where we see that Remco's golden bike has a flat tire. The world champion also had a flat during the final phase of the Olympic road race, but was able to rush to the gold medal with a spare bike. The two Belgians can now, of course, laugh about it during their training ride. "Golden bike but still a flat tire," jokes the cheerful Vocsnor.
Thomas De Gendt's career officially ends
September 23, 2024 - The career of Thomas De Gendt is officially over. The 37-year-old Belgian rode his last race as a professional cyclist on Sunday in Paris-Chauny, he announced via a message on X. "All I have worked for since I was ten is now just a memory," writes the attacker, who concludes with optimistic words. "But like always, the end of one thing is the beginning of something new. Looking forward to discovering new challenges."
This is how we'll recognize Tim Merlier next year
September 20, 2024 - New jerseys are always fun, especially when they're worn with a beaming smile. Normally, we see most national champions' jerseys in June, but after his European Championship victory, it's now Tim Merlier's turn. Soudal-Quick Step has really gone all out, which also means we'll be spotting the outgoing champion Christophe Laporte in the yellow-black of Visma | Lease a Bike once again.
Jhonatan Narváez has to miss World Championships due to COVID-19
September 19, 2024 - He could have played a major role on the challenging course, but Jhonatan Narváez was not selected for the Ecuadorian team. Now we learn why: Narváez has not recovered in time from a COVID-19 infection. Consequently, Richard Carapaz is the sole true leader of the team in Zürich. This is some quite spicy news: Carapaz was actually passed over for the Olympics because Narváez was better placed in the UCI rankings. The EF Education-EasyPost rider was angry about that at the time, being the defending champion.
Karlijn Swinkels wins GP Wallonia
September 18, 2024 - Karlijn Swinkels (UAE) won the women's GP Wallonia in Namur on Wednesday. The Dutch rider took the lead just before the final corner and then held off Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) with a long sprint. Amber Kraak and Anouska Koster also finished in the top five.
Fabio Jakobsen makes comeback after crash
September 18, 2024 - Fabio Jakobsen will return to racing this Friday at the Championship of Flanders in the Belgian Koolskamp. The Dutchman dropped out of the Renewi Tour three weeks ago following a crash, but he will make his return in the sprinters' race par excellence. He won the race in 2022, but this season the competition is strong again, including Jonathan Milan, Jasper Philipsen and the newly crowned European champion Tim Merlier.
"The Championship of Flanders will definitely be a race decided by the sprinters. It's a fairly straightforward circuit, without anything that can really influence the race. We plan to work with the sprint group and want to get Fabio in the best position to sprint for a good result," said coach Callum Ferguson. Jakobsen will be supported by Tobias Lund Andresen, Timo Roosen, Bram Welten and Julius van den Berg.
Thibau Nys going on an Eminem tour?
September 16, 2024 - Hey, who do we have here? Donning a blonde haircut, Thibau Nys suddenly slid into our Instagram stories. The Belgian Lidl-Trek rider is enjoying a few weeks off before he turns his attention to the cyclo-cross winter. With a helmet on, it might not be so noticeable, but Nys's blonde hair will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation in Belgium!
Wout van Aert celebrates his 30th birthday
September 16, 2024 - We've been waiting all day for it, but did not get to see a photo of Wout van Aert with a cake and thirty candles. His wife Sarah did congratulate him with a message shared via the social channels of the Visma | Lease a Bike Belgian.
TDT-Unibet Cycling Team gives glimpse into service course
September 13, 2024 - TDT Unibet Cycling Team has provided a glimpse into their new, pimped-out service course in a new video on YouTube – but on a channel called Inside TDT. In the twelve-minute video, which can be seen as a kind of behind-the-scenes, the headquarters undergoes a major makeover. Worth watching!
Fabio Jakobsen talks to students about falling and getting back up
September 11, 2024 - DSM-Firmenich PostNL rider Fabio Jakobsen spoke to students at De Catamaran school in Spijkenisse, the Netherlands, on Tuesday afternoon about the ups and downs in life, reports the Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad. "You can fall, but you also get back up. Never give up," advised the sprinter, who, of course, knows better than anyone what it's like to have to come from far. "It's always fun to talk about my life as a cyclist and to share with the kids how we work together as a team and how important resilience is in cycling."
Sven Vanthourenhout to step down as national coach after the Road Cycling World Championships
September 9, 2024 - Sven Vanthourenhout will step down as the coach of the Belgian national team after the Road Cycling World Championships in Zürich (the final races will be held on Sunday, September 29). This was announced by Belgian Cycling in a brief press release on their website. "Belgian Cycling expressly wants to thank Sven Vanthourenhout, one of the most successful coaches in the history of the federation, for his commitment over the past years," the press release says. "We wish Sven all the best in the further development of his sports career." Further explanation about the reasons for the decision will be provided on September 10, during the announcement of the World Championships team selection.
Remco Evenepoel to don new, unique Olympic jersey in Tour of Britain
September 3, 2024 - Remco Evenepoel is making his comeback in the peloton this Tuesday, in the Tour of Britain. And the peloton has taken notice! The Belgian can be recognized by a new kit, dedicated to the double Olympic title that Evenepoel won just over a month ago. His sleeves now feature a significant gold tint. The kit is special, but approved by the UCI. Looks great, Remco!
Six unique racing bikes stolen from the Shimano Experience Center in the Netherlands
August 31, 2024 - Six unique bikes have been stolen from the Shimano Experience Center in Valkenburg, the Netherlands, reports WielerFlits. One of the bikes is the Canyon Aeroad in rainbow colors. World champion Mathieu van der Poel rode this machine in this year's Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Also, old, special bikes belonging to Peter Sagan, Egan Bernal and Fabio Jakobsen are reported to have been stolen.
Pieterse just misses out on medals at the MTB World Championships
August 30, 2024 - On Friday, the Short Track races at the Mountain Biking World Championships in Andorra were held. In the men's event, Victor Koretzky took the victory, while Evie Richards won the women's race. Puck Pieterse narrowly missed out on the medals, finishing fourth, right behind Jenny Rissveds and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.
Thibau Nys moves out of parent's nest
August 30, 2024 - Thibau Nys is moving in with his partner! The young all-rounder appeared on the show Café Congé this week, where he announced the news. The Belgian Nys has been with his Dutch girlfriend Anna for four years. "I have been looking forward to it. Of course, I had everything I could dream of and needed at home, but I've reached an age and stage in my career where living separately will provide a lot of structure and also peace," he said maturely.
This means that Sven Nys is waving goodbye to his son. He will live in Baal. "His parents and their partners immediately welcomed me with open arms. We usually sleep at his dad Sven's place, and have dinner at his mom Isabelle's. But now we are really looking forward to our own little place," said Anna.
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