WHATCOM COUNTY (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The bad news is Tuesday’s “bomb cyclone” caused extensive damage and power outages across Whatcom County and western Washington. The good news is the storm dumped an insane amount of snow in the mountains. That means it’s time to head east, my friends.
The Mount Baker Ski Area officially opened for passholders on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and then welcomed everyone to the slopes on Thursday. Recent winter storms dumped on the area with over 50 inches of snow falling in just five days. The ski area currently has a snow base of 64″ at Heather Meadows and there’s a whopping and 84″ at the top of Pan Dome.
Those snow totals allowed the ski area to open up 95 percent of their terrain, which is fantastic news this early in the season. Operations have been out of the Heather Meadows Base Area so far this week with more service from the Raven Hut Mid-Mountain Lodge. But the folks at Baker say they’ll likely have the White Salmon Day Lodge open for skiers and snowboarders this weekend.
If you’re heading up the mountain and need to rent gear, there are multiple options for you. The Mt. Baker Ski Area rents all the gear you need, but you can also rent right here in Bellingham. Backcountry Essentials and Yeager’s Sporting Goods have everything you could possibly need to enjoy a day on the mountain. You can also swing by the Glacier Ski Shop on the way up.
Conditions are spectacular, so get up there and enjoy. You can find details on lift tickets and current conditions at mtbaker.us.
If you’re looking for something else wintry to do but prefer to stay warm and cozy, we’ve got you covered. The Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts opens on Friday, Nov. 22 and runs through Christmas Eve every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 331 Commercial St.
It’s a downtown Bellingham tradition that’s been on-going for 45 years. The Holiday Festival of the Arts features over 100 local artisans, live music, workshops for kids and more. If you’re a fan of Christmas Carols, you’ll want to head down at 1:30 p.m. this weekend to watch David Vergin and Friends perform all the classics.
You don’t have to visit the Festival of the Arts in person to shop though. Allied Arts has an online store available too.
Speaking of cozy: The Mount Baker Theatre. The 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition is Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Ten comedians will battle it out on stage with their best ten-minute set and the crowd will pick the winner. It won’t be easy to pick a winner though because all ten finalists have been honing their skills and the talent level is absolutely lit.
Our featured live show this week is at Wild Buffalo. Brooklyn-based EDM duo MEMBA is coming to town and they’re bringing their “rich tapestry of world rhythms” with them. Stay warm by dancing the night away at one of Bellingham’s best music venues and enjoy MEMBA’s multisensory experience that allow the listener to “taste, smell, feel and see the music.”
The show kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and tickets are just $20 at wildbuffalo.net. Enjoy!
Strawberry Recipes: Winter in India means it’s time for strawberries and we cannot wait to get our hands on this seasonal delight. Some people enjoy fresh strawberries plain or simply combined with cream. Many prefer to relish this fruit through a wide variety of sweet treats from cakes and tarts to ice creams and sundaes. But desserts are not all strawberries are good for. You can also make the most of their yumminess in other forms. Here are some suggestions you can try at home:
Strawberry Recipes: Here Are 7 Delicious Uses Of Strawberries Beyond Desserts:
1. Use in salads
The interplay of sweet and sour in strawberries makes them a wonderful addition to salads. And we’re not just talking about fruit salads. You can use strawberries to add a delectable complexity to your veggie salads, provided you balance the flavours of the seasonings/dressing accordingly. For inspiration, check out the recipe here.
2. Add to smoothie bowls and other breakfast treats
Strawberry recipes: Add this fruit to your breakfast dishes. Photo Credit: Unsplash
If you’re trying to make healthier versions of foods like pancakes by reducing the sugar added, top them with strawberries to get a natural sweetness instead. When unsweetened by sugar, strawberries can be a healthy addition to your diet. In their natural form, you can use them while making wholesome dishes like smoothie bowls, chia seed puddings, overnight oats, muesli, etc. Click here for one such recipe.
3. Use for different types of drinks
Strawberries can be used to make a range of drinks, including healthy smoothies, yummy milkshakes, popular mocktails and stunning cocktails. You can blitz them with milk or ice cream to make indulgent beverages. You can muddle or juice them to make your own strawberry syrup that can then be used to flavour your concoctions. There are so many options! For an impressive strawberry cocktail recipe, click here.
Strawberry Recipes: Strawberry can be used in many types of beverages. Photo Credit: Pexels
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4. Make strawberry chutney
You might have heard of mango chutney, but ever tried strawberry chutney? If not, you need to do so this winter. The hint of tartness in strawberries makes them a fantastic ingredient for a chutney. For a serving suggestion, check out the recipe here.
5. Prepare strawberry jam/compote
Making strawberry jam/compote is a great way to preserve the flavours of strawberries for an extended period. It’s a convenient way to enjoy its sweet taste quickly and conveniently. If you have strawberries that are overripe but yet edible, turning them into a jam can also ensure they don’t go to waste. Click here for a recipe.
6. Transform the fruit into strawberry papad
If you want a sweet strawberry snack that’s not necessarily a dessert, try making strawberry papad. It’s like the beloved aam papad – a soft leathery treat that needs only a handful of ingredients. Read the complete recipe here.
7. Cook strawberry-flavoured chicken
Feeling experimental? If yes, make a unique savoury delight with hints of strawberry. This glazed chicken recipe includes strawberry syrup. You can make a basic version of it at home or use a readymade one. Either way, this dish is sure to introduce you to a different dimension of this fruit. Here’s the step-by-step recipe.
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Which is your all-time favourite strawberry recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
Mumbai has finally bid goodbye to monsoon and is eagerly waiting to feel a nip in the air. The city that never sleeps can seem even more awake in these months, as it welcomes a time (hopefully free) of intense heat and rain. People are more confident about spending time outdoors and enjoy various types of indulgences. Winter here is a festive season for multiple reasons and what better way to celebrate than with food? Several restaurants, bars and cafes in Mumbai have announced new menus – some related to the season and some simply for novelty. Here are some of the best ones to check out:
Here Are Select New Menus In Mumbai Restaurants To Try In Winter 2024:
Indian Accent, BKC
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Indian Accent has a new Chef’s Tasting menu that you cannot afford to miss this season. It celebrates the flavours of the streets of India, with festive and regal twists that will leave you curious to discover more. We were left impressed once again, by Chef Rijul Gulati’s craft. We had the opportunity to taste both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions of the menu. Both begin with a trio of bite-sized treats inspired by popular street eats: indori khopra pattice, Ladakhi apricot samosa and a mini raj kachori. In the veg menu, these are followed by Chef’s innovative take on Matar Paneer, a delicious serving of Tawa Jackfruit with sattu roti, and a luxurious Chenna Morel with saffron cream, topped with fresh truffles.
For the non-vegetarians, the initial appetisers are followed by three varied delicacies (which we are still dreaming about) – Kanyakumari Crab, Bihari Tash Meat, and Chicken Pakoda. The main course consisted of Kashmiri Milk Lamb, Black Dairy Dal and Smoked Eggplant raita. For vegetarians, the meat is replaced by “Chowpatty In A Bowl”, a twist on Mumbai’s beloved street foods: pav bhaji, bhel and more. The mains also include Indian Accent’s signature kulchas, which were simply delicious! The dessert course featured Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Cassata, Kaju Katli Cannoli and Soft Baked Chocolate with Basundi (which is worth absolutely waiting for).
What: New Chef’s Tasting Menu at Indian Accent Mumbai
Where: Jio World Centre, Ground Floor, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, C-64, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai.
Bandra Born, Bandra
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Bandra Born started as an exciting 12-week pop-up and later established itself as a permanent restaurant and bar on Chapel Road. It has already become a beloved hotspot for locals and tourists. This October, it celebrated its 1st anniversary with a revamp of sorts. We had the chance to visit the space and learn more about all the cool new things Chef Gresham Fernandes and his team have curated. Firstly, Bandra Born is now housing India’s (and the world’s) first dedicated Mahua bar. Guests can now discover the wonders of this indigenous spirit through a thrilling lineup of cocktails that include drinks like the Mahua Colada, Mahua Mule, Tribal Negroni, and many others. Bandra Born’s regular drinks menu has also undergone some changes. New entries include Dot’s Dodol, It’s Always XXXmas in Bandra, Guah-wah, Zig Zag Nights, and other cocktails that pay homage to Bandra and celebrate Chef Gresham’s roots here.
The food menu has some delicious additions too. We highly recommend the Watermelon Ceviche, Duck Stroop waffle and the Anglo Indian Coorgi Pork. A special shout-out to the wonderfully crisp Mutton Panroll among the savouries and the delightful Complex Kela among the desserts. We can’t wait to return and discover more favourites.
Hurrem’s has a decadent new menu celebrating Turkish flavours through savoury and sweet treats. We spent a cosy evening sampling some of them at its outlet in Jio World Drive. We recommend the wholesome LentilSoup (especially in this season), the airy Mushroom Vol-Au-Vents and the comforting Potato & Cheese Pide. If you want to go beyond its signature baklavas for dessert, opt for the Saffron San Sebastian Cheesecake or the Turkish Coffee Chocolate Cake. We especially enjoyed the distinctive texture of the latter – but note that is best paired with a beverage. There are Turkish Teas and Coffee available, among other options. For a cooling sip, choose the lightly creamy Levantine Lemonade – which we would gladly return for. Although we didn’t have the tummy space to taste them, we must admit that the newly launched Baklava Sundaes (loaded with 3 scoops of ice cream and several other yummy elements), looked incredibly tempting.
What: New Menu at Hurrem’s
Where: At both Hurrem’s outlets in Mumbai: BKC and Fort
Mokai, Bandra
Photo Credit: Mokai
Bandra’s artistic foodie haven on Chapel Road, Mokai, has recently unveiled its Matcha menu. Matcha beverages were already a part of the regular menu (and we had quite liked them when we visited the cafe). However, the new launch adds an experiential dimension and more options to the list. Guests can now whisk their own matcha with authentic bamboo whisks and then choose from the extensive matcha drink selection or craft their own on the spot. Mokai has imported ceremonial grade matcha from the lush tea fields of Uji, Japan, for the same. Guests can enjoy various types of matcha fusions. For instance, The Pistachio Matcha promises to be a rich delight with Sicilian pistachio paste, house blend espresso, and organic honey. The Matcha Misu combines fresh matcha mascarpone, milk, vanilla essence, condensed milk, and house-made ladyfingers. Other highlights include the Taro Boba Matcha, Mango Matcha, Hot Madagascar Vanilla Beans Matcha, Ice Cloud Matcha, Malaysian Jaggery Matcha, etc.
What: New Matcha Menu at Mokai
Where: Chapel Road, St Sebastian Colony, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai.
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Getting to play Colin on Bridgerton “is such a gift,” says Luke Newton, 31, who has played one of the central family’s heartthrob brothers on the Netflix show for four seasons.
This year, the steamy period drama saw Newton transform into a romantic lead, and he took the glow-up seriously. Colin “had changed and become a man, and I wanted to embody that physically,” he says.
So who on the show is most like their character? “Most people say me. And I do take that as a compliment,” Newton says. But “I’d like to think I’m maybe less of a pushover and slightly stronger-willed.”
The actor sat down with PEOPLE at his shoot for the Royally Sexy portfolio in this year’s Sexiest Man Alive issue to chat more about the role and how his life has changed since joining the hit series.
Dries Van Noten blazer. Auralee tank. AMI trousers. Marsèll shoes. London Sock Company socks. 886 Royal Mint and Tilly Sveaas rings.
What’s the best part about playing Colin? It’s that we get to come back year after year, and there’s been space in the story. There’s always a summer for our characters to grow and evolve and go through these wild experiences. And I think probably for Colin, he’s had this crazy experience of traveling and finding himself, so being able to portray multiple different versions of this character is something that I’ve really loved. He was a teenager when we first met him, and to see him now year after year, sort of step into adulthood was really fun to explore.
Do you feel transformed when you put on the costumes? Absolutely. I think I had a moment going into the new season where I was like, “It’s been a while now. How am I going to get back into this?” But I kind of just trusted the process of knowing as soon as I put my first costume on that it would change everything. And it does every time, no matter how many sort of rehearsals or script reads that we do. It really does just change when you get into those costumes.
Gucci shirt and trousers. Sunspel tank. Manolo Blahnik slippers.886 Royal Mint and Tilly Sveaas rings.
Colin’s prominent sideburns seem almost as important as his clothes. Yeah, season three, we were very, very proud of those. It took us hours to really work those out, work out the exact shape, the line that we wanted. For me, I guess I took inspiration from Jonathan Bailey from the previous season, how he had these strong sideburns that felt very sort of well shaped and groomed, and I really wanted that. I don’t know, it was just fun to explore. The only thing is in normal life, it didn’t really go with anything, like if I’m in the coffee shop on a Sunday morning, you can kind of spot a Bridgerton from a mile away if you see those sideys!
What do you think you’d be doing if you weren’t an actor? It feels like a bit of a cop out, but something to do with music. I love to sing. Or maybe writing music and doing something where I’m able to perform. So maybe still under the bracket of the arts, but yeah, maybe singing in some capacity.
Todd Snyder shirt and trousers. Hanes tank. Marsèll shoes. Tom Wood necklace. 886 Royal Mint rings. Tilly Sveaas rings and bracelet.
If you were really a member of a royal family, what perks do you think you’d enjoy? I guess for one, it would be the travel, being able to go to these amazing places. It’d be official duties to do that. And the way that you travel, I’m sure it’s very, very nice.
But also, I actually read somewhere that [one of the royal family] had someone wear their shoes in. I don’t know if that’s true or not but for a brand new pair of loafers, that could be quite handy. That’s a really good perk to have someone walk around in your loafers for a couple of weeks, wear them in get them nice and comfortable and ready for you.
AMI suit and tank. Saint Laurent boots. Dolce & Gabbana belt. Tom Wood necklace. 886 Royal Mint and Tilly Sveaas rings.
What’s been one of your most memorable encounters with a fan? Wow. I mean, on the press tour, we would always do a screening or an event. So meeting fans on that sort of scale when they were dressed up and literally looked like they could walk onto the set of Bridgerton, that was always incredible, the effort that fans would put in. There was also a driver I’d had whilst in Paris and I’d been sharing a car with Ed McVey, who’s in The Crown. So we’d both been chatting in the back of the car and I think the driver had been sort of overhearing our conversation.
And then at the end of the trip, he was dropping me at the airport and as we got out he said, “Do you mind if I just take a picture for my wife? She loves The Crown.” And I just said, “Yeah, okay,” knowing full well that I’m not in The Crown, and his wife will be very disappointed when she sees a picture of me and her husband. So yeah, that was a real reality check, and it was kind of nice. Bring me back down to Earth.
So what does best keep you grounded? I think maybe my family and my friends. When I see them, just everything is normal and it’s kind of nice to have some sort of normality. But I guess even going back my upbringing, I’ve always just thought nothing I’ve ever done is that big. I don’t know why I can’t ever really understand or appreciate the scale. So I’m like, I just do what I do. The job, I love my job so much. I love the opportunities that it brings. And yeah, then I love my downtime as well. It’s great.
Do you remember the first time you were recognized? Actually, I feel like the whole process of that crazy word, fame, has been really gradual. I did a Disney show and I had some interaction with fans at that point in my career. And then being part of this incredible ensemble of Bridgerton for seasons one and two, it felt like I’ve been training for it. It feels like a real slow process of meeting fans gradually and being more and more recognized. But I think the one thing about the Bridgerton fans is they’re always so overwhelmingly positive and kind about the show.
How would you describe your year? It has been such a wild experience of the show coming out. It’s changed my life and I’ve loved it so much. It was like six months that we traveled promoting the show. So it’s now nice to get back to London and have some sort of some home comforts and some home-cooked meals.
What’s left on your bucket list? I’ve actually been thinking about moving abroad. I’d really like to just live somewhere, even for a few months, that’s got really nice weather. I’m enjoying traveling at the moment and being in the sun, and I feel healthy and happy when I’m there. So that’s definitely been put on my bucket list recently.
Saint Laurent coat, tee shirt, trousers and boots. Dolce & Gabbana belt. 886 Royal Mint necklace and rings. Tilly Sveaas ring.
How do you envision your life in 10 years? Maybe it goes with my bucket list that I’m living in some small sunny town in Italy and have pasta every day, and I still get to travel the world and work as an actor, but my life is very quiet and content. I don’t know. Yeah, that would be all right. I’d like to be on a balcony somewhere drinking coffee in Italy, reading a script for my next project. That’d be fun.
Treat your taste buds and boost your health with the delicious and nutritious custard apple! If you’ve never experienced the creamy goodness of this tropical fruit, you’re seriously missing out. Custard apple season is the perfect time to stock up on this healthy, tasty fruit. It’s packed with nutrients, naturally sweet, and versatile enough to be used in all kinds of dishes. Whether you’re eating it straight from the skin or blending it into a smoothie, you’ll be doing your body (and tastebuds) a favour. Know why you should stock up while it’s in season!
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Here Are 10 Reasons To Have Custard Apples In This Season:
1. It’s a Natural Dessert (No Guilt!)
Who doesn’t love a sweet, indulgent dessert? But if you’re trying to avoid sugar overload, custard apple is a great choice. With its natural sweetness and creamy texture, it’s like nature’s ice cream! Just scoop it out with a spoon and enjoy. It’s perfect for those times when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to go overboard with calories or artificial sugar. Plus, it’s rich in dietary fibre, so it helps keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some desserts you can make with custard apple.
2. Packed with Nutrients
Custard apples are a powerhouse of essential nutrients. High in vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals like potassium and magnesium, they help boost immunity, improve heart health, and even support healthy skin. The fruit also contains vitamin B6, which helps manage stress and supports brain function. Eating custard apples regularly can contribute to your overall well-being – and who doesn’t want that?
3. It’s Seasonal (Get It While You Can!)
Custard apple season is relatively short (typically late fall to early winter), so now’s the time to stock up! While the fruit is available year-round in some regions, it’s at its peak in terms of flavour, texture, and availability during these few months. Don’t miss your chance to savour this delicacy while it’s fresh and at its best.
4. Tasty and Versatile
Not just for snacking, custard apple is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. You can toss it in a fruit salad, blend it into smoothies, or even make a refreshing custard apple sorbet. For those who love baking, why not try incorporating it into cakes or pies for a unique twist on your favourite desserts? And if you’re feeling fancy, blend it into a custard or milkshake to enjoy a tropical treat.
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Custard apple offers many health benefits.
5. Great for Your Gut
Custard apples are loaded with fibre, which means they’re awesome for your digestive health. A healthy gut is the foundation of a strong immune system, better absorption of nutrients, and overall well-being. Plus, fibre keeps you feeling full longer, making it a perfect snack for anyone looking to curb hunger cravings between meals.
6. It’s a Healthy Way to Fight Off Colds
As the weather starts to turn cooler, we’re all looking for ways to stay healthy and fend off those seasonal sniffles. With its rich vitamin C content, custard apple is great for boosting your immune system. A daily serving can help protect you from colds and flu, making it a perfect addition to your winter diet.
7. Easy to Prepare (No Fuss!)
If you’re looking for a quick, no-fuss fruit, custard apple is the answer. It’s easy to prepare- just slice it open, scoop out the soft, creamy flesh, and enjoy! No peeling, no seeds to worry about (besides a few black ones that are easy to avoid), and no complicated prep work. Whether you’re at home or on the go, custard apples are super convenient.
8. A Real Beauty Fruit
Did you know that custard apples are great for your skin, too? With their high vitamin C content and antioxidants, they help fight free radicals that damage skin cells, giving you a healthy, glowing complexion. Plus, the vitamins and minerals in custard apples can help reduce inflammation and boost collagen production.
9. Perfect for Vegan and Plant-Based Diets
Custard apple is naturally vegan and plant-based, making it an ideal snack for those following plant-based diet. Whether you’re a full-time vegan or just looking for more plant-powered foods, this fruit fits perfectly into your eating plan. It’s an excellent source of healthy carbs and fibre, making it a satisfying snack that fuels you throughout the day.
10. Sustainably Sourced and Eco-Friendly
Finally, custard apples are often grown in tropical regions without heavy use of pesticides or chemicals, making them an environmentally friendly fruit to enjoy. By choosing locally grown varieties when possible, you’re supporting sustainable farming practices and helping reduce the carbon footprint associated with importing other fruits.
So, go ahead and grab a few before the season ends. Trust us, your body will thank you!
AFTON – At halftime, Andre Bradford was approached by Inland Lakes football coach Travis Meyer.
After losing senior quarterback Aidan Fenstermaker to an ejection late in the first half, Meyer needed someone to provide an offensive spark.
“We knew we had a quarterback that could just run our offense, but that wasn’t what was working super well, so we kind of had to resort to some of that, which was like Plan C, Plan B, somewhere down in there,” Meyer said.
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Bradford, who hadn’t played QB since fourth grade, told Meyer he would give it a try.
Because when you hate to lose as much as Bradford does, you’ll do everything you can to win.
With the final seconds ticking down in the fourth quarter and the game on the line, Bradford found enough space and powered himself into the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown, which allowed the Bulldogs to capture a second consecutive MHSAA 8-Player Division 1 regional championship with a thrilling 32-26 victory at Alcona on Friday.
“It was like this relief moment,” Bradford said of the TD. “We worked so hard this season, and we didn’t want to come up short, so when I was able to get in the end zone, it was probably one of the greatest feelings in the world.”
When his teammates and coaches needed him most, Bradford rose to the occasion, keying Inland Lakes on a pair of critical TD drives, including a 90-plus-yard march to regain the lead early in the third. From there, Bradford settled in, gained confidence, and gave the Bulldogs a shot the rest of the way.
“In that moment, with us being down and us needing to go up, it was scarier than walking into my tree stand in the dark,” Bradford said.
Bradford’s adventure didn’t come without at least one setback, a fourth-quarter fumble that handed the ball back to the Tigers, who held the lead. However, the Inland Lakes defense forced an Alcona fumble on the ensuing possession, giving the Bulldogs another chance.
With 15 seconds left, Bradford got his redemption.
“I just really don’t like to lose, so I just gave it everything I had,” Bradford said. “I knew that if we drove down the field that (Alcona) wouldn’t have much time left. I really wanted to win for the seniors and it kind of motivated me to just not give up hope.”
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Not only was Bradford thrilled to keep the Bulldogs’ state title hopes alive, but he was also relieved that it wasn’t the end for Fenstermaker. When the clock hit zero, both celebrated like so many times before.
“(Fenstermaker) came up to me (at halftime) and I was just telling him how I didn’t want it to be his last game, and so when we finally marched down and scored the last touchdown, it felt great just to give him another chance in another high school football game,” Bradford said. “I was super proud of the offensive line and the whole team that we were able to do that.”
With a chance to return to Marquette, Bradford and the Bulldogs (11-0) travel to Pickford (11-0) in a rematch of last year’s state semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The 2024 season was one for the history books, with records broken, nail-biting storylines written, and new Olympic champions crowned.
Some Grand Tours went right down to the wire, while others were already tied up by the second week – such was the standout strength of their victors.
Alongside the victories, record-breakers, and history-makers, there were also season-defining moments that sprung from crashes. A few notable incidents shaped the campaigns of some of the peloton’s key protagonists.
To give each of these moments from the road their fair share of the limelight, we refrained from including highlights from other disciplines, such as gravel and mountain biking.
While in the world of gravel, the exhilarating World Championships in Belgium saw Marianne Vos and Mathieu van der Poel win world titles in yet another discipline.
Back to the tarmac though, and we’ve whittled a long list down to just 12 key moments from the 2024 road cycling season.
Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African to win a stage at the Tour de France, wins three stages in 2024
Biniam Girmay wins three stages and the green jersey at the 2024 Tour de France (Image credit: Getty Images)
The 230.9-kilometre stage from Piacenza ended with Girmay blasting up close to the barriers on the right-hand side to win ahead of Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny), taking the early lead in the green points classification.
He captured another win on the 183.4km-long stage 8 from Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises ahead of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and De Lie. He won for a third time on stage 12’s 203.6km race from Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot and then carried the green jersey all the way into the finale in Nice to win the points classification.
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The victory in Torino is one of many highlights for Girmay during his career, his name hit the headlines in 2021 when he took silver in the under-23 race at the Leuven Worlds, then again the following year as he took victories at Gent-Wevelgem and on stage 10 into Jesi at the Giro d’Italia.
Girmay followed in the footsteps of compatriots Natnael Berhane, Merhawi Kudus, and Daniel Teklehaimanot, who became the first Black African to start the Tour de France in 2015 and he stood on the podium as the leader of the polka dot jersey after stage 8 in Le Havre.
“It means a lot personally for me. And especially for the continent because it’s been a long time for African Black riders to not win at the Tour de France,” Girmay said after his Tour stage win in Torino. “It means a lot, especially for Eritrean cycling because we have a long history with cycling. We have cycling in our blood and know a lot about the Tour de France so to win today was amazing.” (PT)
Rainbow jerseys rule Paris-Roubaix as Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel conquer the cobbles
Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel celebrate victory in the famous Roubaix Velodrome (Image credit: Getty Images)
The ‘curse of the rainbow jersey’ was nowhere to be seen in northern France on the first weekend of April as both Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel avoided punctures and crashes to raise their arms in sheer euphoria at the iconic Roubaix Velodrome, albeit achieving the feat in contrasting styles.
It was a race that yo-yoed back and forth with attacks, until a select group of riders, including Kopecky, Elisa Balsamo, Marianne Vos and Pfeiffer Georgi, burst clear with a handful of pavé sectors remaining.
Six riders arrived at the velodrome, and Kopecky was the last to launch her sprint. The Belgian – resplendent in an all-white rainbow kit – timed her sprint to perfection, navigating her way around the outside group at the perfect moment to take the Queen of the Classics crown.
While Kopecky’s decisive move came inside the final 100m, the Dutchman made his key attack with 60km to go. Benefiting from smart teamwork by his teammates Gianni Vermeersch and Jasper Philipsen, he powered away from the rest of the peloton and wouldn’t be seen again.
The time difference between MVDP and the second finisher, his teammate Philipsen, would eventually be three minutes, breaking the record for the fastest edition of L’Enfer du Nord in its 128-year history, and becoming the first rider in 11 years to complete the Flanders-Roubaix double. (PT)
Kasia Niewiadoma and a magical four seconds at the Tour de France Femmes
Kasia Niewiadoma reacts to winning the Tour de France by four seconds atop Alpe d’Huez (Image credit: Getty Images)
Niewiadoma took the overall lead after finishing second on stage 5. On the same day, overnight leader Vollering was involved in a mass crash that caused her to lose 1:19. Although Vollering clawed seconds back on the penultimate stage into Le Grand-Bronand, it was not enough.
Vollering tried to gain back the time lost on the final day with an attack on the mid-stage Col du Glandon. In the race up the 21 hairpins of Alpe d’Huez, Vollering and Pauliena Rooijakkers played a tactical battle for the stage victory.
In the end, Vollering crossed the line with the win, securing a 10-second bonus seconds toward the overall. She also made history as the first woman to have her name etched on a bend of the fabled ascent after winning on Alpe d’Huez.
But with the clock still ticking in the race for the general classification, Niewiadoma desperately tried to make it to the finish line with enough time on Vollering to keep the yellow jersey, and she did so by just four seconds.
In addition, for Niewiadoma, it signified another turning point in her professional cycling career after having won the world title at the Gravel World Championships last October and secured the win at La Flèche Wallonne atop the Mud de Huy in April. (KF)
Mass crash at Itzulia Basque Country shapes riders’ seasons and safety debate
Unscathed riders were in no mode to continue racing after witnessing a large section of the peloton hit the deck (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Stage four of Itzulia Basque Country might not have been witness to any record-breaking performance or an emphatic victory but a mass high-speed crash with 35km remaining arguably had equal impact, shaping the course of several riders’ summers and the continuing discourse surrounding rider safety.
Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primož Roglič were among the 11 riders forced to quit the race following the incident as the race came around a bend on their way to the day’s finish in Legutio. Roglič came away fairly unscathed and would return to racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné, which he would go on to win.
Meanwhile, Evenepoel suffered a broken collarbone and sustained fractures to his clavicle and scapula when he skidded off the road. The Soudal Quick-Step rider also managed to make it back for the pre-Tour warm-up race but was off the pace when the race went uphill.
However, it was Vingegaard who was the worst affected by the crash, suffering a collapsed lung alongside broken ribs and collarbone. The Dane would not return to action until the Grand Dèpart for the Tour de France at the end of June, almost three months after the incident.
Perhaps it’s a testament to his recovery that he challenged Pogačar as well as he did en route to second place overall.
Mark Cavendish etched in history with record 35th Tour de France stage win
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Racing at his 15th Tour de France in July, Mark Cavendish broke the all-time stage win record set by Eddy Merckx by securing his 35th stage victory at the French Grand Tour on stage 5 in Saint Vulbas, the latest step in his own era in the history of sprinting.
Cavendish had announced his retirement the previous season but reneged on the idea after he crashed out of the 2023 Tour de France and lost his chance to establish a new record, that he had shared with Merckx, both on 34 – and a record that had stood for 48 years.
While racing for Astana-Qazaqstan on stage 5 at the 2024 Tour de France, Cavendish hit the front from distance to claim the win, beating Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility).
All of Cavendish’s Tour de France stage wins have come in bunch sprints. His first four wins were with Columbia in 2008, then his next 16 with HTC and their famed lead-out train from 2008 through 2011. He also took three stage wins while racing for Team Sky in 2012, and another three with QuickStep between 2013 and 2015.
He went on to race Dimension Data, where he won four stages in the 2016 edition, before his resurgent stint with Deceuninck-Quickstep in 2021 when he won another four stages. A prolonged career with Astana-Qazaqstan into 2024 saw him finally secure his record-breaking 35th Tour stage win.
Remco Evenepoel and Kristen Faulkner deliver golden doubles at Paris Olympics
Golden glee for double gold medallists Remco Evenepoel and Kristen Faulkner (Image credit: Getty Images)
Remco Evenepoel and Kristen Faulkner both starred at the Olympic Games this summer, clinching two gold medals each across their respective disciplines.
In dreary and wet conditions Evenepoel powered to time trial victory on the first weekend of the Games – putting 15 seconds into Filippo Ganna’s time despite the treacherous conditions on the French capital’s roads. Evenepoel couldn’t hide his joy as he crossed the line, already aware his time was enough for gold, punching the air as headded yet another major TT title to his record.
Coming to the fore with 40km of the 272km race remaining, Evenepoel ignited the afterburners to power through the remnants of the day’s early break and lead the race with only Valentin Madouas remaining by his side at the 15km to-go marker.
The Frenchman was duly dropped on the final ascent through Montmartre, but Evenepoel – seemingly untouchable – couldn’t foresee a mechanical nearly deriding his golden double dream.
A frantic minute ensued, with the Belgian gesturing and shouting to his mechanic for a new bike. The handover proved slick and the crisis averted.
In vast contrast, Kristen Faulkner was by no means a favourite for the women’s road race – in fact, she wasn’t even on the startlist until a last-minute switch.
Perhaps it was her rank outsider status that saw none of Marianne Vos, Lotte Kopecky, or Kata Blanka Vas respond to her attack with 3km remaining.
They’d quickly regret that when the American powered across the line over a minute ahead of themto win the women’s road race – too focused on the Olympic title to even sit up and celebrate.
Devastation for Demi Vollering at Tour de France Femmes
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Demi Vollering went into the 2024 Tour de France Femmes as the out-right favourite to win a second consecutive overall title after she had an outstanding early season that saw her on a stage racing winning streak at La Vuelta Feminine, Itzulia Women, Vuelta a Burgos and Tour de Suisse. She had also opted not to compete at the Giro d’Italia Women in order to focus on the Tour, which had moved to a new August date to accommodate the Olympic Games.
She looked well on her way to achieving that goal when she took a surprise win in the stage 3 time trial and moved into yellow in Rotterdam and then extended that lead into Liège the following day.
A devastating crash on the exit of a roundabout saw Vollering crash hard with 6.3km to go on stage 5 into Amnéville, and she was unable to remount her bike for 49 seconds as she clutched at the back of her left leg with what appeared to be a hip injury, slowly getting back on her bike to make her way to the finish, initially alone and without support from SD Worx-Protime.
The overall classification completely flipped on its head when Vollering crossed the line 1:47 behind her teammate and stage winner Blanka Vas, but more importantly, she had also lost 1:19 to Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) heading into the final three stages.
Questions swirled around the SD Worx-Protime’s tactics and why their yellow jersey was left isolated in the closing kilometres of this stage, but her teammates and the riders from rival teams who had split off the front said they didn’t realize Vollering was involved in the crash, but that there was little that could be done with such a short distance to the finish line.
Vollering said she was ‘empty, sour but proud‘ after capturing the finale stage 8 victory on Alpe d’Huez, but having also lost the overall race by just four seconds to Niewaidoma.
Ben O’Connor delivers best season of career as he stars at La Vuelta and earns surprise Worlds silver
Ben O’Connor wearing the leader’s red jersey at La Vuelta (Image credit: Getty Images)
The opening week of La Vuelta a España looked to be falling perfectly into place for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe when Primož Roglič – returning to racing after abandoning the Tour de France – took the red jersey on stage four. That was until, in their directeur sportif Patxi Vila’s words,“things got out of hand.”
‘Things’ specifically being Ben O’Connor, with the Australian putting six minutes into GC rivals on stage six after soloing to victory from the break. When we think about race favourites lending out the jersey to outsiders for a few days to alleviate pressure, this wasn’t it. The Australian and his Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team defended the jersey impressively.
Ultimately though, after 13 days on O’Connor’s back, the race leader’s jersey was wrestled back into Roglič’s control on the Alto de Moncalvillo – with the Slovenian all but sealing his record-equalling fourth Vuelta title in the process.
Nonetheless, O’Connor held on for second place, describing the result, which is his best Grand Tour finish and first podium, as “a bit of a dream, I have been close before but to get it now is such an amazing thing.”
Three weeks later, he’d add a road race World Championships runner-up spot to his palmarès too, to cap off his best season to date.
The Perth native played his role in the chasing group to perfection, behind an unassailable Tadej Pogačar. By no means the fastest finisher in the group, he bided his time and let other riders show their hands before bursting away with just a few kilometres remaining, telling Cyclingnews at the finish line that this result “is for Aussie cycling, not just for me.” (PT)
250 for Marianne Vos
Marianne Vos wins dwars door Vlaanderen (Image credit: Getty Images)
She had an impressive Classics campaign, which was a clear indication that she was back to her best after late 2023 surgery on her iliac artery, with first-time wins at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Dwars door Vlaanderen, along with a victory at Amstel Gold Race.
She went on to win two stages and the points classification at La Vuelta Feminine, a stage win and the overall title at Volta Ciclista a Catalunya and the points classification at the Tour de France Femmes.
She also secured the silver medal in the road race at the Paris Olympics Games and capped off the season by winning the world title at the UCI Gravel World Championships, adding a 14th rainbow jersey to her extensive collection of titles; eight cyclocross, three road race, two track and one gravel.
Vos has amassed 255 career road race wins by the end of the 2024 season, putting another defining stamp on her G.O.A.T status in professional cycling. “It’s a number you don’t dare think about at the beginning of your career,” said Vos of her 250th victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen. “Over the years you can make a lot of memories of different highs and lows and then this is definitely a very nice highlight.” (KF)
Grace Brown’s legendary last dance
A gleeful Grace Brown celebrates Olympic time trial gold (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
Grace Brown called time on her career as a professional cyclist in scintillating style as she became the first Australian woman to win a Monument at Liège-Bastogne-Liège before reaffirming her legendary status by becoming the first woman to win Olympic time trial gold and the World Championships time trial in the same year.
Brown claimed victory at Liège when she outsprinted Elisa Longo Borghini and Demi Vollering to the title after spending half of the race in the breakaway.
Yet just two months later, at the age of 31, she announced 2024 would be her last in the women’s WorldTour. “I really miss my life in Australia with my husband, my family and my friends and it is something that is harder and harder to leave,” she explained when announcing her retirement.
That decision appeared to ignite a ‘leave it all out there’ mentality in the rider from Melbourne for the rest of the season as she stunned the field on the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics, storming the women’s time trial event by over a minute and a half to eventual silver medallist Anna Henderson.
“I can be really proud to go out on such a high,” Brown told reporters after her win. Yet the historic feat in Paris didn’t mark the peak of the Australian’s season – that arrived two months later in Switzerland.
Rounding out her career as the first woman to conquer both major TT titles in one year, Brown described it as a “dream” and was “really, really lucky to have the end of my career like this. It’s special.” (PT)
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Elisa Longo Borghini’s magnificent Giro d’Italia
Elisa Longo Borghini wins the 2024 Giro d’Italia Women (Image credit: RCS Sport / LaPresse)
Italy had to wait a long 16 years until one of their own secured the coveted maglia rosa at the Giro d’Italia Women. It finally happened in this year’s 35th edition in the most dominating of fashions as Elisa Longo Broghini led the eight-day race from start to finish and was crowned the overall winner in L’Aquila.
Longo Borghini is the reigning Italian Champion and has competed in 13 editions of the Giro d’Italia Women and finished twice on the podium in 2017 and 2020, and said it took an entire team effort to make that step up as the overall champion.
She pulled on the maglia rosa after the stage 1 time trial in Brescia, and then carryied the race lead through Volta Mantovana, Toano, Urbino, Foligno, Chieti and to the top of the iconic Blockhaus, in what was a dramatic race for time bonuses on the penultimate queen stage 7 against runner-up Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime).
In a dramatic stage 8 finale, she led by just one second ahead of Kopecky in the overall classification. A breakaway of three took the top three stage places, and then Longo Borghini accelerated and sprinted out of the field in the last kilometre to claim fourth place on the day and win the overall title by 21 seconds ahead of Kopecky.
Longo Borghini was the first Italian to win the maglia rosa at the women’s race since five-time winner Fabiana Luperini last won the title in 2008, and added her name to a list of compatriots to have won the race that also includes Maria Canins, Roberta Bonanomi, and Michela Fanini. (KF)
Rainbow jersey wraps up sensational season for Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar dons the rainbow jersey for the first time after an incredible 100km attack (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tadej Pogačar delivered the best season of his stellar career so far, becoming just the third male rider to complete the Triple Crown of Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championship road race victories in one season.
Yet, unquestionably, the Slovenian’s World Championships victory was the most poignant of his successes in 2024, both for how he achieved it and what it meant in the context of cycling’s history.
Nowhere was this clearer than in Switzerland when the 26-year-old launched an attack from the peloton with 100km to go, weaving through the day’s breakaway as if they were barely pedalling and then riding solo to the finish from no less than 50km until the line.
A fortnight later the three-time Tour de France winner was at it again – now proudly donning the rainbow jersey – produced a mesmerising 48.4km solo effort to win a fourth consecutive Il Lombardia and his 25th victory of the campaign. (PT)
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Snowbanks outlined the field at Maple Grove High School on Friday for the Eagles’ clash with the undefeated Crimson. Photo by Rick Olson
With snowbanks surrounding the sidelines, autumn seemed to give way to winter in Maple Grove on Friday night, where the Eden Prairie Eagles’ season ended in a cold finality as November winds swept through football fields across Minnesota.
“It just goes to show how quick stuff can go,” Eagles defensive back and captain Max Kukla said. “It’s senior year, it’s the last football game I’ll ever play. So I’m just gonna try to take that into the lacrosse season the rest of the school year.”
Eden Prairie collided with a seemingly unstoppable offense in top-ranked and undefeated Maple Grove, which ended the Eagles’ season in a lopsided 34-0 decision in the second-round playoff clash.
Crimson running back Charles Langama looked unstoppable at times, rushing for 118 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns.
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Eden Prairie defensive back Vaughn Feely (3) chases Crimson quarterback Kaden Harney (11) in the Eagles’ 34-0 defeat at Maple Grove on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson
His first touchdown came on a 28-yard run in which he reversed field from one sideline to the other before finding the endzone, capping off a 10-play, 94-yard drive to give Maple Grove a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
“He’s very good,” senior linebacker and captain James Anderson said. “It took more than one guy to take him down every time. He’s a great running back.”
It was difficult for the Eagles, winners of four straight games heading into the contest, to keep up with the Crimson’s high-powered scoring attack.
Maple Grove amassed 337 total yards of offense – 226 on the ground – while sustaining drives by converting on seven-of-11 third downs and two-of-two fourth-down situations.
Eden Prairie was unable to capitalize on opportunities in the first half, which only compounded their ineffectiveness on a frustrating night.
Eden Prairie running back Elijah Rumph (7) rushed for 94 yards on 16 carries in the Eagles’ 34-0 defeat at Maple Grove on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson
Eagles head coach Mike Grant said his team needed to play a near-perfect game to put themselves in a position to win.
That didn’t happen on this frigid Friday night.
“For us to beat them, we had to catch the interception on the first drive,” Grant said, recapping a number of missed opportunities. “They fumbled a snap and recovered it. We hit their quarterback (Kaden Harney) hard, and he just threw the ball up in the air and their kid caught it for a first down.
“All those things had to go our way in order to beat them and to keep it close at half.”
Eden Prairie running back Jeremy Fredericks (1) rushed for 73 yards on 21 carries in the Eagles’ 34-0 defeat at Maple Grove on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson
The Eagles offense put up 224 total yards, all but 40 on the ground. They were led by senior running back and captain Elijah Rumph, who rushed for 94 yards on 16 carries.
Senior running back and captain Jeremy Fredericks add 73 yards on 21 carries.
“We moved the ball pretty well in the second half,” Grant said. “You just can’t make those mistakes. We’ve been on the other side of this, where you can’t make those mistakes against us and we can’t make those against them.”
Defensively, the Eagles were led by seniors Matthew Ivey and Vaughn Feely, each with six tackles.
But the Eden Prairie defense struggled to get off the field on third down, leaving the door open for Langama to churn up yardage. The Crimson also threw the ball effectively as Harney completed seven-of-14 passes for 111 yards.
Crimson running back Charles Langama ran for 118 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns in the Crimson’s 34-0 win over Eden Prairie on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson
“Maple Grove is a great team. I hope they have a good season,” Ivey, a captain, said afterward.
Maple Grove’s offensive line is composed entirely of seniors, an advantage the Eagles did not have this season with a young front. But Grant is optimistic for the group entering next season with experience to compete in Eden Prairie’s always-demanding schedule.
“They have big, physical kids. And that’s the difference,” Grant said. “We start almost all juniors in our offensive line, and it’s just that physicality of that year just makes a difference. And next year, we’ll have that veteran senior offensive line that we can impose our will on, and kind of like they’ve imposed their will on us tonight.”
With their victory over the Eagles, Maple Grove (10-0) will move on to face Edina in the state quarterfinals on a neutral site at Park Center High School on Thursday.
Eden Prairie, a program accustomed to closing out its seasons indoors at U.S. Bank Stadium, finishes the 2024 campaign with a 6-4 record and looks ahead to 2025.
“They played hard right till the end, and that’s all we can ask from them,” Eagles head coach Mike Grant said after Eden Prairie’s 34-0 loss to Maple Grove on Friday. Photo by Rick Olson
Grant wraps up his 32nd season at Eden Prairie, a career that includes 16 playoff appearances and 11 state championships. The head coach expressed admiration for his latest team, citing their determination throughout the season.
“I’m just proud of them, because they played so hard all year, through the ups and downs,” Grant said. “And tonight, they played hard right till the end, and that’s all we can ask from them.”
And for the seniors, many remained on the cold field in Maple Grove to stretch their season out a bit longer, expressing gratitude for teammates and memories to last a lifetime.
“Just all the lessons I learned from all the guys, about hard work, about leadership,” Ivey said. “Football, it’s a game, but it’s more than a game. It’s the opportunity to work hard and to work as a team towards something, and it means something more than just a game.”
Max Kukla (11) hugs Dominick Palladino (31) after Eden Prairie’s 34-0 loss at Maple Grove. Photo by Rick OlsonSenior captain James Anderson (5) reflects after Eden Prairie’s 34-0 loss at Maple Grove. Photo by Rick OlsonSeniors Vaughn Feely (3) and Matthew Ivey (22) share a hug after Eden Prairie’s 34-0 loss at Maple Grove. Photo by Rick Olson
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