Semi-Pro Cycling Damian Ruse
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INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed
In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023.
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4o2LVaf-_ME
Links from the show:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNkxuFtrXn
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/wout-van-aert-wins-first-ever-gravel-race-by-nine-minutes
https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/news/news/van-aert-stops-in-houffalize-on-way-to-world-championships-gravel/
https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-25-8-2023-vuelta-rouvy-primal-shutuplegs-syncros-cadex-chrisking-ass-savers/
https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/lachlan-morton-test-the-limits-of-stem-slamming-and-geometry/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0vXLHOyM-/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a69d7c37-da70-4041-a7dd-874febcb4984
https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f16
https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f11
https://road.cc/content/tech-news/tech-week-would-you-wear-inflatable-bike-helmet-303409 -
Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France?
Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and recent developments that have prompted new discussions.
Plus, 750D? Another new wheel size has been revealed, this time for gravel bikes, more controversy, team finances, and the social media rounds.
Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pjvUKLWDWeY
WADA Twitter post: https://twitter.com/wada_ama/status/1574912951995322369
Tramadol study on Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/
New Gravel Bike Wheel Size on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwQZImfh4Tg/?hl=en
Lotto-Dstny terminates Allan Davis' employment: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lotto-dstny-terminates-allan-davis-employment-following-inappropriate-social-media-messages/
Article on swapping Giro and Vuelta dates: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/giro-vuelta-weather-swap
Groupama-FDJ finances: https://inrng.com/2023/08/groupama-fdj-finances-2021/
Greg Van Avermaet Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvw7m9XMJCx/
Sam Gaze MTB Rider Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwSvfgKr-4F/
Robert Gesink Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwS30aGt-VT/?img_index=6 -
Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France?
Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some serious question about their legality.
That’s on today’s show, and…epic social media rounds with everything from white shorts to toilet testing, plus articles on the pains of integrated components.
Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wJ5vt6XhsDk
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Links from this episode:
https://twitter.com/realBertBlocken/status/1692255441982533730
https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike/expert-tested-the-water-bottle-jersey-trend-produces-shocking-results/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao_g_-8g7dY
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/what-was-stuffed-down-great-britains-skinsuits-in-mixed-relay-time-trial/
www.cyclingweekly.com/products/aerodynamic-testing-what-are-your-options-and-how-much-does-it-cost -
"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview
How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023.
That’s on today’s show, and… I have another rider profile, the burnout problem in the women’s peloton, should we ditch hardtail mountain bikes and the best gravel tires for every situation.
Links from this show:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/how-jonas-vingegaard-transformed-from-the-little-guy-to-jumbo-visma-leader/
http://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/sometimes-you-need-to-say-stop-women-s-cycling-s-burnout-problem
http://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/how-andreas-leknessund-went-from-arctic-race-volunteer-to-one-of-norways-top-tour-de-france-hopes
http://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/hardtail-analysis-cross-country-racing/
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/gravel-tech-that-originated-in-triathlon
http://bikerumor.com/the-best-gravel-bike-tires-of-2023/ -
How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical?
On today’s show, and… Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024…but we’re starting this show with inside baseball on nutrition and pro rider salaries from the secret rider…
Secret Pro Insights: https://escapecollective.com/the-secret-rider-nutrition-fads-silly-season-and-salaries/
Peter Sagan Update: https://escapecollective.com/i-want-mountain-bikes-to-bring-the-old-peter-sagan-back/ and https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/peter-sagan-prepares-to-join-specialized-mtb-team-after-storied-road-career/
You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V3MMPk27R5g
Episode Links:
SRAM AXS Shifters: https://bikerumor.com/will-we-wear-the-next-generation-sram-axs-shifters/
Canyon Endurace Bike: https://bikerumor.com/2023/08/15/new-canyon-endurace-road-bike-gets-storage-inside-and-ultralight-cfr-treatment/
Bianchi Oltre Race and Sprint Bikes: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/bianchi-introduces-new-oltre-race-and-sprint-road-bikes-and-suggests-12-speed-shimano
Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/shokz-openfit-headphones
Streamlines Forma Sensor:https://www.streamlines.aero -
The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race
The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race.
We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude Adjust App and the Social Media Rounds.
You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-wH8iATvL_Q
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World Champs:
RunGum: https://rungum.com/products/bubblegum-12-pack
10 Bike Tech Highlights - Cycling World Championships: https://road.cc/content/feature/10-bike-tech-highlights-cycling-world-championships-303173
British Cycling could take legal: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/british-cycling-could-take-legal-action-to-prevent-japanese-and-french-federations-from-using-new-track-bikes/ar-AA1f9yDR
Canyon Speedmax CFR Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4JuxS8y_Oo
Abraham Gebru’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/6817837#interval?interval=202331&interval_type=week&chart_type=miles&year_offset=0
Articles
The rising price of entry-level road bikes: https://road.cc/content/feature/rising-price-entry-level-road-bikes-303057
The Future of Endurance Training: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/future-of-endurance-training-research/
Products:
Altitude Adjust - Garmin Datafield App: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/4abe1b06-3099-4847-8415-815021353931
Social Media
Marlen Reusser climbs off mid-race in World's Elite Women's Time Trial: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/marlen-reusser-climbs-off-mid-race-in-worlds-elite-womens-time-trial/
After the Tour de Suisse, I fell into a hole: Marlen Reusser explains decision to abandon Time Trial World Championships: https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/after-the-tour-de-suisse-i-fell-into-a-hole-marlen-reusser-explains-decision-to-abandon-time-trial-world-championships
Tweet by Sadhbh OS: https://twitter.com/SadhbhOS/status/1689936699080519680
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Damian, I'm doing this review of Brazil, congratulations on podcast which is undoubtedly one of the best I have ever had the opportunity to follow. Execelnte content addressing important issues for those passionate about cycling.