Editor’s note: the OTB crew will be taking a bit of an off-season break over the next week, so you will not see the Digest in your in-boxes for the next ten days. In the meantime, we’ll try to drum up some interesting content to share with you upon our return. We hope every is able to enjoy a bit of time with their bikes and their loved ones over the next little bit. Chapeau!

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As we all know, Geraint Thomas has been enjoying his off season. You should enjoy it too: take time to read this article about Geraint Thomas by Rouleur.

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The UCI may be preparing to upend the race calendar in 2026. Tom Pidcock will not be racing the CX World Championships. Froome’s boss is clapping back at his bike-fitting comments. Ineos is losing one of their masterminds behind their success. Here’s a refresher on come cycling jargon. Thomas de Gendt (37) will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Lefevere may have found his successor at Soudal Quick-Step. The Wolf pack were also busy solving a murder.

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