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Czigelmajer Bence

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known as @cycloben2. #CyclingBlueSky cycling enthusiast, predictor, wannabe transfer analyst & not-so-occasional overthinker. fav things in life are pavés and solo victories. weekly pieces here: https://cycloben.substack.com/

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Jun 3

I am seriously proud of this team with whom Domestique officially launched today - truly the best of the best are here, and we are working hard to present cycling to you in a fresh, interesting, and exciting manner over the coming months. ❤️

Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · Jun 3

We are live! 🙌

Dive in and explore in this thread, just some of what our site has to offer! 🧵

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 1d

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No, once again, this isn't a particularly appealing route. And now, even the TDF organisation implicitly agrees that they are tired of Pogacar's victories. However, in a counterproductive move, they have created a route that is almost tailor-made for him. #TDF2026

2026 Tour de France - issues, many issues

Why I don't like the 2026 parcours

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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 3d

The third category of the #DomestiqueAwards 🏆:

"Best Breakthrough rider" of 2025, hosted by @cycloben2.bsky.social

Two names on his shortlist:
🚴‍♂️🇲🇽 Isaac Del Toro
🚴‍♀️🇫🇷 Maëva Squiban

Who would you nominate for this award? 👇

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 9d

As things stand, I am still a propagandist paid by Belgians to bring bad, bad news to their glorious country :)

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 15d

All good things come to an end... and it feels like traditional sprinters' era really comes to end in 2025 :(

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 25d

Every year, I look at what I can change, how I can change, how I can move forward in what I did in the past 4 years.

The past weeks have been great for me in this regard—and at early November, I'll share with you what I've come up with.

It's time to play big. It's time to write in length.

a dog is standing on top of a turtle on the side of a road .

ALT: a dog is standing on top of a turtle on the side of a road .

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 27d

the best possible thing if you wanna get rid of work stress is to watch women cycling on tough circuits like the one here in Rwanda.

cinema. absolute cinema. with an amazing winner, as well. #Kigali2025

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 28d

we must not stay silent about this release. UCI took things a step further today into something that may have absolutely devastating consequences. I'm with the teams and we all should speak out on their sides.

Lidl-Trek @lidltrek.bsky.social · 28d

Five Teams, Eight Riders Lodge CAS Appeal Over UCI Romandie Disqualification

Read more: racing.trekbikes.com/stories/lidl...

Five Teams, Eight Riders Lodge CAS Appeal Over UCI Romandie Disqualification | Trek Race Shop

The home of Trek Factory Racing, and all the Trek programs. Whether its road, XC, enduro, downhill, freeride, cyclocross or triathlon, you’ll find a Trek athlete, racing for the win.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 28d

Massive, massive congrats to Eritrea's Nahom Efriem - 11th place with an absolute supernaturally brilliant positioning on every single Kimihurura climb. Looked amazing. I hope a European development team contract will arrive for him when he gets home #Kigali2025 🇪🇷

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 29d

Jarno or not Jarno?

That's the real question.

The U23 peloton will take arms against a sea of troubles and climbs in Kigali tomorrow - here is who I find as potential rainbow jersey candidates!!

Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 29d

Who are the favourites for the men's U23 Road 🌈 Worlds 2025 at #Kigali2025?

Preview by @cycloben2.bsky.social 👇
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/...

📸 Cor Vos

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · 29d

Signed and confirmed now.

If Juan can acquire the unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno mentality at Lidl-Trek, then it's going to be a huge success.

If not... consequences might be huge.

Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

Spanish reports say Ayuso joins Lidl-Trek on a 5-year contract.

My instant reaction:

a woman standing next to a garbage can with a puppet on top of it

ALT: a woman standing next to a garbage can with a puppet on top of it

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 23

Today's 11th place by Marlen Rojas Lescot is Chile's best ever result on any category at a World Championship, surpassing Catalina Anais Soto's 13th from Glasgow 🇨🇱

#Kigali2025

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 14

Because if that happens, if riders are afraid to do what they love most cause they don't know what awaits them in the next km... That's when cycling's death throes will become a reality. We might be in that phase. But as long as there's panache, there's everything. That's what I wish for everyone.

Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 14

I have so many opinions and thoughts about La Vuelta...

The world is sad. What is happening everywhere is sad. It is sad that UCI is powerless in this regard.

I will say only one thing: we must not let the riders be afraid.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 12

It would be good if a few people looked inside themselves online and in real life, too. Even with tonight being Friday night, which is basically night out time and many people write drunken nonsense to their peers or on sites.

Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's ridiculous how some people wish Alaphilippe wouldn't win any more races because of wheelsucking.

Gosh. Loulou has seen it all. He started the action with 80 to go; he had the right to sit in the peloton afterwards. He attacked when and as much as he had to. He couldn't have done better.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 7

1235th pro race day.

The last one.

Geraint Thomas will retire today in his hometown, in Cardiff, ahead of tens of thousands of spectators, fans, and admirers.

He will be very much missed for his chivalry, loyalty, basically for everything that is dying in modern cycling...

#ToBM

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sacrificing a Grand Tour victory to make history and achieve 90 victories?

That's how I felt today at UAE's camp. I really didn't like what I saw, and in a way, today's tactical performance is indefensible, but if that's what they think is best, I can't judge them... #LaVuelta25

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am glad that I could only follow the events online today. It's a sad day in some ways, but I can't put into words what my melancholy is precisely about. It's probably about my twenties getting messed up with sportswashing from all directions of sports and life... #LaVuelta25

Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is too late to do anything about things. If UCI give up the passive role, there could be a decision there that could seriously jeopardise the future of the sport. And Israel - Premier Tech's withdrawal from the race might not even solve the symptoms.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 3

UCI should take a strong and firm stand now. I said this after the TTT, but it remains true today.

Every day of UCI's silence increases the chances of escalation. Yesterday, it was physically demonstrated; today, the race has been neutralised, and the protests affected the race in sporting merit.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

Javier Ares had a video on it here. Let's see if Ciro or Daniel affirms his stances.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrIH...

💣 AYUSO CORRERÁ en LIDL-TREK las próximas CINCO TEMPORADAS 💣

YouTube video by Javier Ares

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

would make a teeny bit more sense for me, too

Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

I just don't want to believe it. It comes from a usually reliable source, though.

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

Spanish reports say Ayuso joins Lidl-Trek on a 5-year contract.

My instant reaction:

a woman standing next to a garbage can with a puppet on top of it

ALT: a woman standing next to a garbage can with a puppet on top of it

media.tenor.com

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Czigelmajer Bence @cycloben2.bsky.social · Sep 1

Emergency situation needs an emergency Substack post.

Juan Ayuso's transfer warranted a separate post, and while I agree with the transfer in theory, I have concerns about his new place. Nah, I don't think it's the best option for him.

Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/cycloben...

Anatomy of a breakup

Juan Ayuso leaves UAE at the end of 2025

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