Who are the top one-day contenders heading into the upcoming season? Spencer Martin breaks down where each top Monument contender stands as we approach the 2024 season.

Dec 11, 2023: The Cian Uijtdebroeks transfer chaos. Cyclocross World Cup in Val di Sole and the Robotland-Cross in Essen with video. Rider news: Uijtdebroeks to Visma or not? Van der Poel, Martin, Mathieu van der Poel, Carapaz, Quintana, Martinez, Philipsen, Tolhoek, Swinkels, Cavendish and PCS Favourite500. Team news. Race news: Cycling Canada and Shimano investigates labor abuses.

For decades, racing bicycle technology did not change very much. Indeed, the bicycles that Fausto Coppi was riding in the late 1950s would not have seemed out of date to riders at the Giro or Tour de France three and half decades later. But there are those who still see value in the achievements of the past and the charm and even beauty of old bicycles and components can still enchant.

The peloton has its characters, but cycling is such a hard sport that having a wild time is not a good idea. On the other hand there are a few riders who have managed to have a good time between racing. Ed Hood has his pick of the 'Peloton Party Animals'.

The 2024 Tour de France has the possibility of setting history. Mark Cavendish could take the Tour stage win record next year, breaking the joint total held by himself and Eddy Merckx - Thirty-four wins. But, according to data, that chance is nil.

Pirelli PZero Race 4S TLR tires, Bob and Brad Air 2 mini massage gun, CAPO: Super Corsa long sleeve jersey, UDOG releases new road shoe: CENTO, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team releases charity jersey to support mobility and development in Africa and Custom Name Decals / Stickers.

The old dopers never go away: Pineau on Armstrong and Riis leaves cycling. Rider news: Pogačar's race program, Powless no Tour overall, Alaphilippe in TDU, Bennett, Cavagna, Koster, Sivakov, Bodnar, De la Cruz, Spreafico, Dombrowski and Bonneu. Team news: INEOS Grenadiers, Arkéa-B&B Hotels, Israel-Premier Tech. Race news: Tour of the Gila, Volta ao Algarve, Tour of Colombia, New York race, Giro Charity Partner.

The R2X is a smart helmet with rider to rider intercom plus Alexa Built-in. The R2X features seamlessly integrated speakers and microphone, which allow users to use the R2X’s communication features and speak directly to Alexa. Sena’s hands free helmet-to-helmet Mesh Intercom™ communication platform makes it easy to communicate with cycling partners while riding.

The off-season is the perfect time to reset and recalibrate ourselves for better habits that will set us up for greater health and performance in 2024. A fundamental habit is sufficient quality sleep. How did elite track and field athletes approach sleep prior to the Tokyo Olympics?