Remco Evenepoel currently in Doha with Alpine F1 team for Qatar GP. 🏎️
Meanwhile in the peloton | An extra Vollering in the pro peloton, Demi congratulates Bodine: "This is your journey"
CyclingTuesday, 03 December 2024 at 08:53
A lot happens daily in cycling, and the information keeps coming via various channels. But besides the prominent and most important news, little things, rumors, or facts also circulate. That is why IDLProCycling.com has created "Meanwhile in the peloton," so you don't miss anything. We supplement this with fun posts from social media that you don't always need to take seriously.
Next year, two Vollerings in the peloton: "She has always continued"
November 2 - The next Vollering appears on the scene. Bodine Vollering will soon make her professional debut. The 21-year-old rider is the sister of Demi Vollering and has signed with VolkerWessels Women's Pro Cycling Team for two years. According to her new team, Bodine excels, especially when it goes uphill.
"I am proud to be part of the VolkerWessels Cycling Team next year. I feel a lot is changing in women's cycling at the moment. I am delighted with my choice for the VolkerWessels Cycling Team. The team has the ambition to develop simultaneously as women's cycling, and they have also shown the ability to produce great champions. I will be working hard towards my dreams and goals, and I am looking forward to the process, riding with the girls and learning a lot from the whole team," reveals the youngest Vollering.
Her older sister is also making herself heard. "Proud of you Bob," the 28-year-old rider writes under the Instagram post. On her Instagram story, she explains a little more. "Proud of Bodine! Worked so hard for this step, and although giving up looked sometimes like the easiest thing to do, she always continued. This is your journey!!!"
Israel-Premier Tech strengthens staff, Bauer appointed new sports director
December 2—Steve Bauer will take the job as sports director at Israel-Premier Tech. This makes the Canadian the successor to Rik Verbrugghe, who moved to the new Ridley Racing Team early last month. In fact, Bauer is not the only name to be announced, as Alexander Cataford and Francesco Frassi will join as team managers. Canadian Cataford was previously a rider with the Israeli team.
'We are excited to announce our recruits for the 2025 season,' said team director Kjell Carlström. "After three years at IPT, Steve Bauer was the natural decision to advance to the role of Sporting Manager, having previously held this position at CCC Team. Steve's experience and skills will be important in molding our Sporting and Performance departments, which continue to grow as we work our way back to the WorldTour."
Verbrugghe left Israel-Premier Tech last month, now they found a replacement
Froome and Cavendish continue 'honeymoon' in Thailand
December 1 - The bromance between Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome continues. The two British cycling legends are traveling the world together to ride a few criteriums and raise money. After a trip to Miami (where they took a romantic cruise), they are now in Thailand, immersing themselves in the culture. Tell me, who looks best in the traditional clothing?
Evenepoel visits Formula 1 team in Qatar
December 1 - It is well-known that Remco Evenepoel loves fast cars: earlier this week, the two-time Olympic champion was already spotted with a brand-new BMW. On Sunday, the Belgian was seen in the paddock during the Formula 1 race in Qatar. He was a guest on Alpine's race team, where he conversed with Australian reserve driver Jack Doohan. Moments later, he met Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, the French team's lead drivers.
Wout van Aert showcases his singing skills once again
November 30 - Wout van Aert was 'The Unicorn' featured on The Masked Singer in Belgium. And he had fun doing so, according to the second slide of an Instagram post by rider Riejanne Markus. Van Aert repeated his performance at a Visma | Lease a Bike party.
Evenepoel 🤝Jan Vertonghen; Kuss and Jorgenson in the stands at AZ
November 30 - It's vacation time for most riders, but they are still sports fans. Earlier, for example, we saw Mathieu van der Poel playing golf. Remco Evenepoel visited a game of Anderlecht, where he was a top soccer player in his youth. Afterward, he visited Jan Vertonghen, captain of the Belgian club. Meanwhile, Americans Matteo Jorgenson and Sepp Kuss were in Alkmaar for the AZ- Galatasaray match. They seemed to be having a great time in the stands!
Evenepoel drives away with pride in brand new BMW
November 29 - Remco Evenepoel has a new toy! The Belgian of Soudal-Quick Step picked up his new BMW M5 at the dealer on Thursday, the successor to his X5. He immediately drove it in the evening to 'his' soccer club, Anderlecht, which was playing against FC Porto. "Picking up a car like that is always great fun," he said of his new car during halftime to Play6.
HLN claims Evenepoel's new toy will cost "at least 144,000 euros." Thanks to the partnership of Le Couter & Lemmens in Desselgem with Soudal-Quick Step, he gets the chance to ride in a BMW every year.
"Taco van der Hoorn extends contract at Intermarché-Wanty"
November 28 - There was still uncertainty about it, and we have not yet received confirmation from the team either, but it seems that Taco van der Hoorn can stay with Intermarché-Wanty. The usually well-informed cycling journalist Daniel Benson revealed that via his X-account. It would be a nice boost for Van der Hoorn, who returned in the second part of this season and immediately won the Elfstedenrace. That performance would mean the team does not want to deprive him of the chance to stay. Great news!
Burke once again 'beats' the best GC riders in the world
November 27 – He’s done it again! Last week, we reported on Canadian amateur cyclist Jack Burke shattering Strava KOMs on iconic Italian climbs. First, he took down the Stelvio, then he clocked a faster time than Vincenzo Nibali on the infamous Mortirolo. And he’s not doing this just for fun — Burke is using these feats to chase his dream of landing a pro contract. "Let’s hope this leads to some kind of opportunity," he wrote in his post.
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Jack Burke
To add to his growing list of achievements, Burke has now claimed the KOM on Alpe d’Huez. "Blood, sweat and 16 years. I’m still trying to chase my dream," he shared alongside a stunning video of his attempt on Instagram. "Two years ago I was hit by a car and that ended my career. I was crushed to feel like I never lived up to my potential as an athlete. You can’t imagine how good it feels to feel like the old Jack again & that maybe I can still do this. I don’t know what I’m training for, but I’ll be ready when it shows up."
Burke also showed admiration for the GC riders whose times he surpassed. "This climb hurt the most and to think Sepp Kuss, Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar and Geraint Thomas did it at the end of a stage. Bonkers. I’m even more of a fan now."
Ferrand-Prévot offers a glimpse into Visma | Lease a Bike team event
November 27, 2024 - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot shared a behind-the-scenes look at her first official day with Visma | Lease a Bike on social media. The French rider showcased highlights from the team event, which included (optional) morning runs, a team activity with horses, and a pizza-making session.
Geraint Thomas kicks off 2025 at the Tour Down Under
November 27, 2024 - In less than a month or two, the WorldTour season will kick off in Australia. First up: the Tour Down Under. The six-day stage race has announced Geraint Thomas as its first confirmed participant. This will mark Thomas’s tenth — and likely final — appearance in the race, as the rider is expected to retire after the 2025 season.
Plugge and Lappartient agree on (almost) everything
November 26, 2024 - Richard Plugge and UCI President David Lappartient met today during the UCI Congress to discuss key topics, including the use of carbon monoxide among riders and race safety. Their meeting follows a heated clash between the two in August over communication systems in races.
The disagreement stemmed from an incident during the Tour of Poland, where the UCI experimented with removing race radio communication. A Cofidis rider was overlooked after a crash. Plugge criticized the lack of communication, calling it a major safety issue. "The UCI cannot continue with this radio ban. It turns the race into a complete farce like we saw in the Olympics where riders cannot call the car for basic assistance (in case of a mechanical). Hopefully no one was too badly hurt today," he wrote on X.
Lappartient responded sharply, accusing Plugge of spreading misinformation. "You are caught in the act of fake news! Today's crashes at the Tour of Poland have nothing to do with the absence of radios and you know it. The riders were taken care of according to standards.
Our priority at the UCI is safety. You want to keep the radios on to give instructions, not for safety. Take responsibility for it!
Let’s continue working together," he countered on X.
Despite the intense exchange, the tensions now appear to have eased. At the UCI Congress, the two discussed safety and other topics extensively. Plugge expressed satisfaction afterward: "Good and constructive conversations with Lappartient at the UCI Cycling WorldTour seminar. We agree on (almost) everything," he wrote.
Good and constructive conversations with @DLappartient at the @UCI_cycling WorldTour seminar. We agree on (almost) everything. #ridethefuture
Former Vuelta top-10 finisher Hagen retires as a pro
November 26, 2024 - Carl Fredrik Hagen has announced his retirement from professional cycling. The 33-year-old Norwegian, who spent his final season with Q36.5 Pro Cycling, shared the news on Instagram. In a heartfelt post, Hagen explained that he had been waiting for an offer that felt right, but it never came. "And so, with a mix of horror and joy, I say goodbye to the sport and look forward to new challenges."
Hagen achieved his career-best result in the 2019 Vuelta a España, finishing eighth in the general classification of a race won by Primoz Roglic while riding for Lotto-Soudal.
INEOS Grenadiers shares entertaining footage of team outing
November 22, 2024 - While the first training camps of cycling teams follow in mid/late December, several WorldTour teams gather even in the first weeks of the off-season. This allows recruits to get to know their new team informally. INEOS Grenadiers shared a behind-the-scenes look at their November camp. During the annual outing, the riders and staff visit Manchester United soccer club (also sponsored by INEOS) and enjoy a game of bowling, among other things. Geraint Thomas shows he knows how to kick a ball.
Unibet Tietema Rockets signs experienced climber Carboni
November 21, 2024 - Italian climber Giovanni Carboni has joined TDT-Unibet, which will compete under the name Unibet Tietema Rockets, starting from next year. As expected, the team announced the 29-year-old rider's arrival with a playful video. Carboni is transfering in from the continental JCL Team Ukyo, where he showcased his talents in races such as the Settimana Coppi e Bartali (ninth place) and the Giro della Romagna (fourth place). The Italian brings considerable experience to the team, having competed in the Giro d’Italia three times, where he stood out for his aggressive racing style.
“These are the cham…” HEH?! 🧐 🤝 A new ‘campione’ on board of our team next year: welcome Giovanni CARBONI! 🇮🇹 ✍️ #Giovanni2025
Canadian amateur cyclist takes KOM on Mortirolo
November 20, 2024 - Canadian amateur cyclist Jack Burke has been making waves by claiming Strava KOMs on legendary Italian climbs from professional riders. After previously seizing the KOM on the Stelvio, Burke has now snatched Vincenzo Nibali’s KOM on the notorious Mortirolo, beating the former Tour de France winner’s time by over a minute. "Let’s hope some kind of opportunity comes from this," he wrote alongside his post. Burke hopes his achievements will catch the attention of a pro team willing to give him a shot at turning professional.
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On average, Burke climbed the Mortirolo at nearly 16 kilometers per hour. "It’s just one of those days when you have the best legs, you see the power numbers, and you think, ‘Yeah, today is my day,’" Burke said. "Whoever, wherever, whenever — I’ll do whatever it takes. I just want a chance to race against the best," he wrote on Strava. And he already has his next target: "Pogi, I’m coming for your Madone!"
Burke is not entirely unknown in the cycling world. The Canadian climber spent several years on the continental circuit. For example, in 2018, he competed in the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, won by Sepp Kuss, where Burke finished 11th overall. Over the years, he has posted solid GC results in smaller stage races. Perhaps these recent performances will give the 29-year-old the final push to achieve his dream of turning professional.
Tadej Pogacar raises funds to fight cancer
November 18, 2024 - Tadej Pogacar is already considered a hero by many for his dominance on the bike, but yesterday, the Slovenian showed that he also has a heart of gold off it. A charity in his home country raised funds to fight cancer, and one-third of the total amount, €85,000, was contributed by the Tadej Pogacar Foundation, the world champion’s charitable organization. Through his foundation, Pogi helps sick children and people affected by natural disasters. Beautiful work, Tadej!
Lampaert family expecting second child
November 15, 2024 – Happy times in the Lampaert household. Soudal Quick-Step rider Yves Lampaert and his wife Astrid Demeulemeester are expecting their second child, following the birth of their son Aloïs in 2021. The couple shared the good news on Instagram with the caption: "Guess who becomes a big brother in April next year?" while their son, proudly dressed in a Soudal Quick-Step jersey, poses on a blue bike.
Jorgenson also knows how to handle a surfboard
November 14, 2024 – There are few riders in the professional peloton as versatile as Matteo Jorgenson. Riding over cobblestones, keeping up with the best in the high mountains, and performing well in time trials — the Visma-American can do it all. His versatility even extends beyond cycling. Jorgenson also knows his way around a surfboard, as shown in photos of him posing with his board. These photos also reveal that the surfboard brings some extra sponsorship for the cycling team.
Surf dude or pro cyclist @MatteoJorg? 😜 🏄 @cervelo
Evenepoel temporarily out after wisdom tooth extraction
November 14, 2024 – No updates from Remco Evenepoel on Strava over the past four days, and the reason why has now become clear. The Belgian had his wisdom teeth removed. The Soudal-Quick Step rider shared this on TikTok. In the video, Evenepoel is seen entertaining himself with a game after the procedure. The timing of the extraction coincides well with the off-season, giving him plenty of time to recover as it will be months before he needs to pin on a race number again.
Chamberlain attacked by "Australian Magpie"
November 13 - There is no place to be safe as a cyclist. Oscar Chamberlain, a pro of Decathlon AG2R next year, faced an additional challenge during his training. The Australian is training again in his home country this winter, but gets bothered by an "Australian Magpie". "Come back to Aus, they said...," Chamberlain captioned his video on Instagram.
Thibau Nys celebrates 22nd birthday
November 12 - Thibau Nys is celebrating his 22nd birthday this Tuesday. The Belgian received a big congratulations on Instagram from his team Lidl-Trek, father Sven and his Dutch girlfriend Anna Eikendal. "Happy birthday Champ," Nys wrote alongside a photo of Thibau in his brand-new European jersey.
Lander Loockx crashes in Niel, sidelined for several weeks
November 12 - Bad news for Lander Loockx and his team TDT-Unibet. The cyclo-cross rider crashed on Monday in Niel, and the injuries are worse than expected. He shared the news through the team’s channels on X. "A small crash, but one with big consequences… I badly damaged my finger with a dislocation and a damaged joint. After the surgery in the hospital, the verdict was that I will be out for several weeks. When I will be back in the field is still a question mark for me, but it will be a few weeks anyway. Hope to see you all at the cross again soon!" Stay strong, Lander!
Small crash, big consequences… 🤕 After my fifth place in Rucphen last Saturday, I was determined to fight again for a good result in Niel today. I was moving up during the race and was fighting for a spot in the top 10, but unfortunately I had a small crash in one of the last…
Óscar Freire's son, Marcos, signs with UAE Team Emirates Gen Z
November. 11, 2024 - The next son of a former top rider debuted in the peloton. More and more former Spanish riders have appeared on the scene in recent years. Think of Igor Arrieta, son of José Luis Arrieta, and Markel Beloki, son of Joseba Beloki. Now Marcos Freire, son of former world champion Óscar Freire, also joins that list. The 18-year-old rider has committed to UAE Team Emirates Gen Z for two seasons, according to El Diario Montañés. Last year, Freire already trained once during preseason, as shown in the photo below.
Freire stands out for his versatility: like his father, he excels at sprinting, but he also performs well in mountain stages and time trials, giving him a reasonably complete profile. "A high mountain pass will be difficult for me to overcome, but if it is a four- or five-kilometer climb and after it a sprint finish, that suits me well," Freire told El Diario Montañés in an interview. Looking ahead to 2025, he is "pleased because I'm joining a great team."
Alex Dowsett joins Astana Qazaqstan on Cavendish's terms
November 11, 2024 - Cavendish still has some leverage at Astana Qazaqstan, according to Daniel Benson. The cycling journalist reports that Alex Dowsett will join manager Alexander Vinokourov's team on the sprinter's condition. The 36-year-old Dowsett is a former Movistar and Israel-Premier Tech pro and will become a Performance Engineer. Dowsett, who has been heavily involved in aerodynamics and marginal gains during his career, was already engaged with Astana Qazaqstan this year. That proved satisfactory, so the Kazakhs have created a new role for him.
Alex Dowsett as British time trail champion
Valgren and Costa extend contract at EF Education-EasyPost
November 9, 2024 - Michael Valgren and Rui Costa have extended their expiring contracts at EF Education-EasyPost. This is what their management agency, Corso, reports on social media. Whereas Costa remains with the American WorldTour team through 2025, Valgren extended for two additional seasons. The Dane has been riding for EF Education-EasyPost since 2021. Costa came over from Intermarché-Wanty last season.
Contract extension for @MichaelValgren through 2026 🙌👊 You deserve it buddy ✍️❤️
Contract extension for @MichaelValgren through 2026 🙌👊 You deserve it buddy ✍️❤️
Van der Poel on the golf course
November 9, 2024 - Mathieu van der Poel is enjoying his vacation. The Dutchman from Alpecin-Deceuninck shared some photos of a day on the golf course on Friday. They showed him in good shape ("Mathieu on fire!") and with a light blond haircut.
Mathieu van der Poel is ook een begenadigd golfer... 👏
Vollering welcomes new national coach Ten Dam
7 November 2024 - Laurens ten Dam
announced Thursday that he will be the national coach of the Dutch women's team starting next year. Demi Vollering, the expected frontwoman for next year's tough World Championships in Rwanda, welcomed the new coach of choice on Instagram.
Sprinter Gaviria extends at Movistar
November 7, 2024 - Fernando Gaviria has signed with Movistar. As announced in a press release. "Especially after the renewals of Davide Cimolai and Albert Torres, the sprint train remains intact. I look forward to pursuing new success," Gaviria said. Unkind was not his season in 2024. He finished second once and third in a sprint at the Tour de France.
🇨🇴👨🏻✍️ Oficial: @FndoGaviria renueva para 2025. Carácter y experiencia para esprintar hacia su tercera temporada con la Ⓜ️👊 🗒️ Nota de prensa con declaraciones → movistarteam.com/2024-11-07/ren… #RodamosJuntos en 2025
November 6, 2024 -
Lotto Dstny says goodbye to their departing athletes with an excellent video. 'Riders come and go - that's cycling. As the season ends, we say goodbye to some dear riders. Thank you for every moment, every kilometer, every sacrifice," the Belgian team captioned accordingly.
Lotto is saying goodbye to as many as a third of the team. The reasons are now known. Two riders are quitting: Thomas De Gendt and Jacopo Guarnieri. In addition, essential names such as Victor Campenaerts (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), Andreas Kron (Uno-X Mobility), and Florian Vermeersch (UAE Team Emirates) are leaving. The two Dutchmen within the team also choose a new challenge: Pascal Eenkhoorn goes to Soudal Quick-Step, while Mathijs Paasschens makes an excellent transfer to Bahrain-Victorious. Furthermore, Harm Vanhoucke moved to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, and Sylvian Moniquet moved to Cofidis. Where Johannes Adamietz will go is not yet clear.
Riders come and go—that’s cycling. Now, as the season ends, we say goodbye to a few of our own. Thank you for every moment, every mile, every sacrifice. Video: VanVid
British rider completes cyclo-cross with (even) bigger Visma | Lease a Bike helmet
November 5, 2024 - A remarkable sight at last weekend's cyclo-cross race in London. Honor Elliot rode the 'Muddy Hell Cyclo-cross' - with a Halloween twist - wearing a larger version of the Visma | Lease a Bike time trial helmet that became famous last season. And she didn't do so badly, as she finished second. 'It wasn't very aerodynamic,' she laughed afterward.
FDJ and Suez extend until 2028
November 4, 2024 - Good news from the women's peloton, as FDJ-Suez - Demi Vollering's new team - will be in the peloton until 2028 anyway. The French women's team also has a large Dutch clan within the selection, as Lauren Molengraaf, Loes Adegeest, Nina Buijsman, and Amber Kraak will also be part of the squad next year. Watch the video of the announcement below:
The adventure continues 💙❤️ We are thrilled to announce that our two namers, @FDJsport and @suez , are renewing their commitment with us until 2028, driven by shared values and ambitions. Excited to keep writing this story together ! #TomorrowIsDecidedToday
Bart Lemmen next cyclist with running legs
November 4, 2024 -
Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Tom Dumoulin, and the list goes on.... Cyclists who are excellent runners, Bart Lemmen is one of them. On Sunday, the Visma | Lease a Bike rider showed off on his
Instagram story with a third place finish in the StartbaanRun in Soesterberg, a ten-kilometer marathon. It took him 33 minutes and 38 seconds, as demonstrated by his Strava file.
Puck Pieterse deployed as mechanic
November 4, 2024 - Puck Pieterse is still enjoying a well-deserved rest after a crazy year on the road and mountain bike, but the Dutchwoman prefers not to sit still. And so she headed to Rhenen in the Netherlands on Sunday during the European cyclo-cross championships in Pontevedra for the tenth Rhenen National Cyclo-cross Race. Sister Isa was there at the start and was enthusiastically helped and cheered on by sister Puck.
Puck the mechanic 🙂 #PuckPieterse #IsaPieterse (📸 Johan Pieterse instagram.com/jfpietersephoto)
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Latest Comments
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024