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20 photos from JanuaryThe cycling pictures of the month

Sandra Schuberth

, Wolfgang Papp

 · 31.01.2024

Three Belgians and one Dutchman in action at the Duinencross in Koksijde: Michael Vanthourenhout, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Laurens Sweeck.
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January saw the first races of the UCI Women's World Tour and the UCI World Tour with the Tour Down Under and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race. But it wasn't just Australia that provided spectacular cycling images. The European Track Cycling Championships, Cyclocross and the Mallorca Challenge were further highlights.
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Let's start at the beginning. On 4 January, the Duinencross had a huge pit for the cyclocross racers. And in typical Belgian style, countless spectators stood on the sidelines to cheer on the professional cyclists and catch a glimpse of one or two of them. Michael Vanthourenhout, Mathieu Van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Laurens Sweeck battle their way through the deep sand in Koksijde. Two worlds in one photo.

Every year, the Duinencross takes place in the sandpit of Koksijde.Photo: Getty ImagesEvery year, the Duinencross takes place in the sandpit of Koksijde.

European Track Cycling Championships

Lea Sophie Friedrich, Pauline Sophie Grabosch and Emma Hinze won the European Championship gold medal in the team sprint. We have a reading recommendation to go with the sprinters' team: The TOUR interview with Pauline Grabosch. The 26-year-old talks a lot about herself, her path to sport, about Pauline as a person and about not losing herself. And about the goal - Olympic gold in 2024.

Is Olympic gold next for the sprinters? Paris 2024 will show us.Photo: Getty ImagesIs Olympic gold next for the sprinters? Paris 2024 will show us.

Daria Pikulik (PL), Wiktoria Pikulik (PL) and Elinor Barker (GBR) crashed in the women's Madison race, which took place on day 5 of the European Championships.

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Daria Pikulik (PL), Wiktoria Pikulik (PL) and Elinor Barker (GBR) crash in the Madison race at the European Championships in Apeldoorn.Photo: Getty ImagesDaria Pikulik (PL), Wiktoria Pikulik (PL) and Elinor Barker (GBR) crash in the Madison race at the European Championships in Apeldoorn.

Watch out, kangaroo, watch out, koala bear

The kangaroo road sign is only at the top of the gallery, for the highlights of the highlight photos we've opted for the koala bear. Every year, the UCI World Tour and the UCI Women's World Tour head to Australia for the Tour Down Under.

Watch out, koala!Photo: Getty ImagesWatch out, koala!

Ouch! That looks painful. It wasn't just his racing kit that took a beating, but also an estimated half a square metre of skin when Australian Luke Plapp was involved in a crash on stage 3 of the Tour Down Under 2024.

Ouch! Luke Plapp has left skin in a crash on stage 3 of the Tour Down Under.Photo: Getty ImagesOuch! Luke Plapp has left skin in a crash on stage 3 of the Tour Down Under.

Malle is only once a year?!

The Mallorca Challenge attracted cyclists to the popular cycling island of Mallorca. Here, the Italian Eleonora Gasparrini crosses the finish line full of joy and wins the 3rd and final stage of the Women's Challenge Mallorca.

Eleonora Gasparrini is visibly delighted with her victory on the 3rd and final stage of the Women's Mallorca Challenge.Photo: Getty ImagesEleonora Gasparrini is visibly delighted with her victory on the 3rd and final stage of the Women's Mallorca Challenge.

The men's Mallorca Challenge took place over five days on the island. And because it is so beautiful there and the climate is inviting in spring, there is not just one, but two Two TOUR training camps on Mallorca. From 24 February to 2 March, Santa Ponsa in the west of Mallorca is the starting point for tours. From 23 to 30 March, Alcúdia in the east of the island is the base.

What a picture. Who wouldn't want to cycle there? Here you can see the peleton of the 33rd Ciclista Mallorca Challenge.Photo: Getty ImagesWhat a picture. Who wouldn't want to cycle there? Here you can see the peleton of the 33rd Ciclista Mallorca Challenge.

Sandra Schuberth

Sandra Schuberth, sometimes an after-work ride, sometimes a training ride, sometimes an unsupported bikepacking challenge. The main thing is her and her gravel bike - away from the traffic. Seven Serpents, Badlands or Bright Midnight: she has finished challenging bikepacking races. Gravel and bikepacking are her favourite subjects, and her demands on equipment are high. What she rides, uses and recommends has to stand the test of time: not in marketing, but in real life.

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