Monday Break - Issue 115
2025 has kicked off with full force, and here’s your Monday Break packed with the latest news!
Fantasy Gravel 2025 - What’s new?
In this episode of Fantasy Gravel, we sit down with Lars Moss, Team Manager, and Tobias Kongstad, Sports Coordinator from Pas Racing Gravel Team. They share insights on building and managing their dynamic team, reflect on highlights like their Traka 360 victory, and unveil exciting plans for 2025, including a junior development team in the USA.
Dive into their strategy, goals, and the challenges ahead as they gear up for another action-packed season. Whether you're a gravel enthusiast or curious about the sport, this is a must-listen!
Life Time Launches U23 Development Program for 2025 Grand Prix
Life Time is investing in the future for 2025 by launching the Life Time Grand Prix U23 Development Program. Its a new initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of elite off-road cyclists, while hoping to add dimension to the dwindled 2025 roaster. The program will provide young riders aged 18-22 a shot at competing alongside the sport’s biggest names, with a clear path to earning a coveted spot in the 2026 LifeTime Grand Prix.
WHOOP Unlocks New Women’s Health Biomarker
WHOOP has identified a link between heart rate variability and women’s reproductive health. By analyzing data, they developed “cardiovascular amplitude,” a biomarker offering non-invasive insights into fertility and hormonal health, paving the way for proactive care.
Rethinking the Running Community (and why it matters)
How a Scrappy African Team Is Making the Move from Gravel to Grand Tours
Five years into the Amani Project, progress in East African cycling was evident, but by late 2024, momentum had slowed.
The solution: Team Amani’s UCI continental road team, launching in 2025. With a focus on African one-day and stage races, the team aims for world-class competition while continuing gravel and MTB opportunities globally.