This week’s newsletter takes us behind the scenes of pro-cyclings toughest ever job market, asks what Tom Pidcock is going to do next and looks at what you learn from 1,000 hours on Zwift. We feature some potentially revolutionary aero-tech, cyclocross of all styles and something to help you puncture less. Enjoy!
Hello,
Welcome to our N+1 Newsletter. I’m sitting in my new apartment in Girona and I’m absolutely exhausted! Last night I was in Barcelona watching a Bastille concert, we arrived home after 1 am and then I was on the bike at 8am with very little sleep.
From there, I’ve spent the rest of the day moving house, and now I’m finally sitting down at 6 pm but have a mountain of work to tackle! It’s so nice to finally be back in my own place after spare-room surfing for so long.
Tomorrow brings a 4-hour ride, and like most winter days here in Girona, I think I’ll head to the coast.
Happy Pedalling,
Joe
Feel free to email me at joe@nplus1.cc if you have any questions, or feel I’ve missed something that is worth putting in the Newsletter.
N+Read 🗞
Cyclocross or Grand Tour?
Tom Pidcock has a predicament. To battle Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel he needs to be bigger, but to compete for the General Classification in Grand Tours he needs to be lighter.
⏱ 4-minute read
The most difficult contract year ever
It is very precarious being a professional cyclist. Contracts are short, jobs are expendable and although you are living the dream, there is next to no job security. As a rider who doesn’t yet have a contract, it is hitting close to home.
This article takes a look into just how many riders are out of contract, and why that is the case.
⏱ 2-minute read
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The passing of David Rebellin
David Rebellin was one of the most iconic cyclists of all time. The Italian had a professional career spanning 30 years, the longest in the history of the sport. The former Liege-Bastogne-Liege winner was hit by a truck while out riding near Montebello Vicentino.
Everybody should return safely from a bike ride. Stay safe out there everyone.
⏱ 5-minute read
Single-speed cyclocross Worlds
Ham, hot dogs and beer, the single-speed cyclocross World Championships look like a bucket load of fun. Based out of Durango, Colorado, the single-speed CX Worlds are as much a race as a party.
The photos from the weekend are incredible, add it to your bucket list.
⏱ 6-minute read
One thousand hours on Zwift
The cycling world is currently battling the start of winter, and Zwift is once again on an upward wave. With bad weather comes a desire to ride, but not get wet, cold, or sick - enter Zwift.
⏱ 6-minute read
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How to stop the squeak
Now, the last article of each newsletter is usually reserved for training. But, the one thing guaranteed to make you faster is fixing a creak on your bike. There is nothing more annoying than your bike creaking, and in this article, Cyclist magazine walks you through how to quieten those unruly bikes.
⏱ 4-minute read
N+Tweet 🎲
Who else, but Mathieu van der Poel? I am looking forward to this cyclocross season.
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N+Listen 🎧
Caley Fretz joins up with fellow cycling journalists Dane Cash and Dave Rome who were all made redundant from Cycling Tips. This new podcast takes a look at perhaps the most difficult cycling transfer market of all time, as well as what’s going on with Mark Cavendish, and some geeky chain tool talk.
⏱ 45-minute listen
N+Watch 👀
Real-world aero-testing is one of the biggest debates in cycling at the moment. When somebody cracks the code, it is going to unlock so much potential in the cycling world. Imagine being able to know how much faster it makes you by changing your body position. This video looks at one of the options…
⏱ 11-minute watch
N+1 Introducing 👋🏻
In this part of the Newsletter, each week we introduce one of the brands we work with at N+1.
This week we are introducing… Panzer
A brand specialising in tubeless technology, Panzer are all about keeping you rolling. Anti-punctures is their game, and their niche is valves and sealant.
Be sure to download our app and browse their products!