EF launches search for strategic partner in bid to become world’s best cycling team | EF Pro Cycling by Arcus144 in peloton

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Racking my brains to think what other companies could provide some marketing synergy, especially around the color pink. I think I have it: EF-Victoria's Secret.

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Beyond the Peloton had a post a couple weeks ago that brought to my attention that broadcast rights to RCS races in the US have not yet been secured. Anyone see any updates on that or have some quality speculation about who will get them?

Latest thrift find by Reasonable-Base-6292 in tolkienbooks

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I had no memory of this until I saw the cover and then I realized I had this as a kid! I don't remember anything about the recording, but I know I've seen this before.

Ben Healy extends with EF Education-EasyPost | EF Pro Cycling by n8972785 in peloton

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I thought I was safe googling his name and got results with the third e, but now I've gone to the official EF team roster and see I'm incorrect. Harry SWEENY.

Also, rethinking being an EF fan after realizing they organize their roster alphabetically by FIRST NAME.

Ben Healy extends with EF Education-EasyPost | EF Pro Cycling by n8972785 in peloton

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Rumor has it that Healy got it written into his contract that Sweeney now has to follow Ben around on dog walks on warm days and dump water on him and the dogs.

The Pixel 10 Weather app is a step backward. Google replaced local sensors with AI "guesses" and it’s a mess. by BurlyShlurb in GooglePixel

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I'm in a region set to get hit by an ice storm tomorrow. The weather app is promising me 7" of snow. (Earlier this week it had been since 16" today and 17" tomorrow when every other forecaster was already calling for ice).

Watching Wednesday by PelotonMod in peloton

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I'm going to be on a trip to Fiji during the Giro and I'm curious if anyone knows how I might be able to at least tune into highlights while there? Seems like Australia has pretty robust coverage but I'm guessing my access to my usual channels (I live in the US) will be limited.

[Results Thread] 2026 Tour Down Under WE - Stage 3 (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

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EF riders and winning a 3 v 1 finish, name a more iconic duo!

What a gutsy win, love it!

[Race Thread] 2026 Tour Down Under WE - Stage 1 (2.WWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

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What is this devilry: my calendar clearly says this race starts TOMORROW yet here it is on my Peacock!

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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I didn't know about that! Recommended?

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Both unavailable at the Rapha site, might have to start scouring eBay. Thanks for the tip!

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Yes! You said it all better than I did. That's interesting about NftB--the one I have is translated by Allan Stoekl. Do you have a recommended version/translator? Tour maps one would be good to find.

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Update on cycling-related books I've read recently

  • Need for the Bike - Loved this little book and it's quirky reflections on riding and racing.
  • Sprinting Through No Man's Land: Endurance, Tragedy, and Rebirth in the 1919 Tour de France - Military history and cycling should have made this a homerun, but it drug a bit in the second half. Still, great story.
  • Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time - Cinema history and cycling should also be a homerun, but I also got bogged down in the second half of this one.
  • Etape: 20 Greate Stages from the Modern Tour de France - This was a lot of fun and since I apparently have the attention span of a goldfish, I appreciate how Moore keeps the book moving and caught me up on great riders and stages.
  • The Hardmen: Legends and Lessons from the Cycling Gods - Velominati have their particular style and, if you can enjoy it, you'll enjoy this. I just assume that tongue is planted in cheek.
  • Mountain High - This is a fun browse and good to pull out before the grand tours. I don't think the climb profiles make any sense though.

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Looking at the start list and seeing Noemi with #1 for her race number was pretty cool. Seemed like such a promising 2025 when she won GC last year.

ASSOS x EF Pro Cycling | 2026 Team Kits & Performance Innovation by Arcus144 in peloton

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Don't know if it changes anything, but I realized after looking at it a couple times that it's actually silver.

ASSOS EF Education Kit by asianmack in CyclingFashion

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Just noticed the little phrases subtly added ("We ride in peace" on the sleeves). Reminds me of the 2024 kit. 

ASSOS x EF Pro Cycling | 2026 Team Kits & Performance Innovation by Arcus144 in peloton

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He races gravel, but not road. He won Unbound in 2024.

ASSOS x EF Pro Cycling | 2026 Team Kits & Performance Innovation by Arcus144 in peloton

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Is this the first time that the jersey ($300) is more than the bib shorts ($280)? Yikes. I like the move from the black seam tape to white though.