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Bilingual Journalist | Writer | Editor | Cycling Enthusiast 🎙️ Cohost of QueenStage Podcast substack.com/@rosaeltd

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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
What would be worst than Pogačar winning Il Lombardía? 😂😭
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
What a dramatic TTT y’all! #lavueltaaespaña
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Ben O’Connor winning the Queen stage was not in my cards! 💥 🤯
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
It’s time to take stock of what promises to be a thrilling edition of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. 📍 Route analysis 🔥 Who’s hot in 2025 📉 No time trial, no buffer 👀 What to watch across all 9 stages 👉 Read the full preview: rosaeltd.substack.com/p/tour-de-fr... #procycling
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Your Very Efficient Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 Preview
Short on time? Here’s what happened last year, who’s hot this season, and what to expect from this year’s punchy, punishing route.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Ben Healy!!! 😍
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
I’m excited to share with you QueenStage—a podcast I just launched with three other brilliant cycling journalists: Anne-Marije Rook, Betsy Welch, and Molly Hurford. We’re covering the women’s peloton starting with daily episodes of the Tour de France Femmes. www.queenstage.cc #procycling
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
In this week’s newsletter, I dig into what happens when greatness flattens the playing field, why stage wins still matter, Visma’s increasingly desperate tactics, and the quiet unraveling of Remco Evenepoel. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/tour-2025-...
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Got a Better Plan to Beat Pogačar? Plus: Why Evenepoel Isn’t Built for Grand Tours
As Tadej Pogačar tightens his grip on the 2025 Tour de France, Visma scrambles for answers, the GC gap widens, and Remco Evenepoel exits stage left. This is what dominance, and unraveling, look like.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The Giro Donne GC was decided by 18 seconds. No stage wins, no margin for error—just tactics, timing, and grit. I broke it all down, plus what it means for the upcoming Tour de France Femmes. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/giro-donne...
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What the 2025 Giro d’Italia Donne Revealed About the State of the Women’s Peloton
With just 18 seconds separating first and second, the Giro Donne delivered suspense, standout rides, and a clear message: the women’s peloton is deeper than ever.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Style + know-how + guts = Julian Alaphilipe
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
How Vingegaard fought for position in that last kilometer, my god!
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Comment below with the name of a women’s cycling podcast you listen to:
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Bike racing!!!
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Why has the Giro Donne started with a time trial every year since 2013? You’re already competing with the Tour de France, and you open on the weekend with a stage format most fans find boring? That’s your big first impression? I love a TT, but move it to a weekday!!!
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A visual preview of the Tour de France Hommes 🇫🇷
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Roglič fans are just so hopeful.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Here is an extremely efficient and unusually honest preview of the Tour de France 2025: what makes this course so brutal, why the Pog vs. Jonas rivalry might finally explode, and more. It’s part race guide, part reality check, and yes, there’s a hand-drawn map. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/tour-de-fr...
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Your Extremely Efficient Tour de France Hommes 2025 Briefing
From Pogačar vs. Vingegaard to stage traps and team tactics, here’s your expert crash course before the flag drops.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
From alleycats in NYC to 4,000km across Europe, Alvin Escajeda’s journey is about more than endurance. It’s about visibility, survival, and the freedom to move—and who gets to claim it. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/alvin-esca...
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“Pack Your Fears”: How Alvin Escajeda Found Himself in Ultra Racing
From alleycats to border crossings, Escajeda’s journey is about more than endurance—it’s about visibility, belonging, and the right to move freely through the world.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
My latest for CyclingWeekly: A mural that said “All Bike(r)s Welcome” sparked a months-long backlash in Bentonville, Arkansas. What began as a cheerful piece of public art became a flashpoint for debates over inclusion, identity, and who gets to belong. www.cyclingweekly.com/news/the-mur...
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The mural that said ‘All Bike(r)s Welcome’—and the culture war that followed
In a city that celebrates art and cycling, a cheerful mural sparked a battle over who gets to be included and who gets to decide
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Is anyone keeping count of how many time trials the Aerohead Mips II Helmet has won? I only remember one, and it was by Canyon//SRAM in a TTT in 2023 or 2024.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Still thinking about Stage 20 of the Giro. Del Toro froze, Yates flew, and I can’t let it go. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/giro-2025-...
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Paralysis on the Finestre: Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Giro’s Stage 20
On the penultimate day of the Giro d’Italia, we expected a showdown. What we got instead was silence, and a lingering sense that something slipped through our fingers.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Explaining to my boyfriend that Vingegaard’s signature move is blowing a kiss to the TV motto. #criteriumdudauphine
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
I still can’t understand Del Toro’s and his team’s behavior in stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia. Is a piece of the puzzle missing? This is going to haunt me.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Yes, it’s another unbound post. No, it’s not race results. Just me, a press pass, and some very weird pasta. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/unbound-gr...
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Inside Unbound Gravel: A Personal Dispatch from Cycling’s Wildest Week
Four days, countless story drafts, and one dusty finish line that reminded me why I love cycling journalism.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
As much as I wanted Del Toro to win the Giro, I must admit that Simon Yates, the silent assassin, looks great in the maglia rosa.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
¡Viva México, c*brones! Isaac del Toro wins stage 17
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Unbound Gravel is Fred Schmid’s last item on his bucket list. For me, it was an interview with a 90-something taking on one of the toughest gravel races on earth. www.cyclingweekly.com/gravel/meet-...
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Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200—again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try'
“People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Please go watch the nove mesto women’s elite xcc race 💥 😮‍💨
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
A young man from the country that gave Italy tomatoes 🍅 is still leading the Giro d’Italia. Amazing.
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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 24/05/2025
Kasper Asgreen at the finish: "It's annoying you have to destroy yourself like this to win bike races. When it works out, it's all worth it." #GirodItalia
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
So far, TNT seems to be doing a great job with rider and team staff interviews right after the race is over. Hannah Walker is so good at handling the post-race chaos and getting the scoop.
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the Inner Ring blog @inrng.com · 24/05/2025
New GC in the Giro
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
How do you keep the faith when your favorite rider is gravity’s favorite, too? A short, satirical ode to the most emotionally resilient fandom in cycling. Read it here: rosaeltd.substack.com/p/roglic-fan...
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How Do Roglič Fans Do It?
Primož Roglič has crashed in more ways than most pros dare to imagine. After another tumble at the Giro d’Italia, how do his fans keep the faith? A satirical ode to cycling’s most resilient fandom.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 💗
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
A comeback, a coronation, a resurrection—rarely do all three show up in a single stage. But that’s exactly what the Giro gave us on Stage 9. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/giro-itali...
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The Giro d’Italia Stage That Turned My Boyfriend Into a Cycling Fan
Stage 9 had everything: Wout van Aert’s emotional comeback, Egan Bernal’s defiant ride, and a historic pink jersey for Isaac del Toro. But the real magic? Watching someone fall in love with the sport
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the Inner Ring blog @inrng.com · 18/05/2025
New GC in the Giro
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Ayuso attacks, Roglič defends, and the road turns unpredictable. Stage-by-stage predictions for the Giro’s chaotic middle week featuring gravel, breakaways, and a crucial ITT. rosaeltd.substack.com/p/giro-2025-...
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🔮 Predictions for the Giro d’Italia’s Crucial Middle Week 🚴‍♂️⏳
Gravel roads, time trials, and GC tension define the next seven stages of the Giro. Ayuso is closing in, Roglič is under pressure, and the fight for pink is far from settled.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
La Vuelta Femenina had the talent, the scenery, and the star power—but did it feel like a Grand Tour? In my latest newsletter, I break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this race still feels like it’s holding back, despite a peloton that’s more than ready for more.
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La Vuelta Femenina 2025: A Good Race That Still Doesn’t Feel Grand
A week of mountain drama and Dutch dominance couldn’t shake the feeling that this race still plays it too safe.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Pedersen, so ambitious
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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · 06/05/2025
If you find shame in your daily screen time, you're not alone. For @huffpost.com, I spoke with several folks who've traded their smartphones in for "dumb" ones to halt the endless scrolling and reclaim their time. I also spoke with experts about the #tech trend. www.huffpost.com/entry/switch...
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More And More People Are Switching To 'Dumbphones' — Here's Why
More people are saying goodbye to smartphones and embracing simpler tech.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Tadej Pogačar is brilliant, but even brilliance can start to feel predictable. In my latest Substack, I explore the strange weight of dominance in cycling, how it warps the storylines, and what we might do about it (hint: it involves steel bikes, gravel detours, and maybe a stealth haircut).
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In Awe of Pogačar—And Kind of Over It
As Tadej Pogačar rewrites the record books with ease, I find myself both awed and exhausted. Loving the sport means loving the fight, but what if no one can touch him?
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
My first byline for @cyclingweekly.com is live! Jacob Keen lost his leg less than a year ago. Then wildfires canceled the Mid South. He showed up anyway. Rode anyway. Because sometimes you ride just to see who you are now.
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‘Being tough is doing whatever it takes to keep moving’ - 51 weeks after losing his leg, one rider returned to finish the race that wasn’t
When wildfires cancelled Mid South, Jacob Keen charted his own course—and found something bigger than a finish line.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Legends met the unexpected at Liège–Bastogne–Liège. A breakout ride, a retro revival, and a reminder of why we love this chaotic sport. 🚴‍♀️✨ open.substack.com/pub/rosaeltd...
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New Legends at Liège: Kim Le Court’s Breakthrough and a 7-Eleven Throwback for the Ages
In the end, it wasn’t Pogačar’s predictable brilliance that defined Liège–Bastogne–Liège, but a breakout star and a glorious nod to cycling’s past.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
What a way to open your bank account. Kim Le Court cashes in at Liège. 💥 #LBL
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
That was good. #liegebastogneliegefemmes
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
My money is on PFP #liegebastogneliege
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Uno-X Mobility (Team 7/11) is pulling off one of the best pr stunts I’ve ever seen. What a joy.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
new fanfic just dropped: Remco Evenepoel time travels through Liège–Bastogne–Liège history via a quantum derailleur. yes, it’s unhinged. happy reading! open.substack.com/pub/rosaeltd...
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🌀 Remco Evenepoel and the Golden Derailleur: A Liège–Bastogne–Liège Fan Fiction
Shimano built him a smarter derailleur. It sent him back to 1980—and then to 2011, 1969, 1997. Remco must ride through Liège’s greatest hits to make it home.
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
So so proud of Puck Pieterse 🥹 #laflechewallone
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Puck yeah!!!
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RosaelTD @rosael.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
“I was about to retire,” my ass 🙄 #brabantsepijl
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