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October 2013
October 8, 2013


Photo: It was nice to see the Fat Cyclist himself, Elden Nelson and his wife, aka the Hammer.
We’re at an uneasy place with our heroes. Even without the benefit of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the landscape of our understanding of professional bike racing in the last 20 years has fundamentally changed. (redkiteprayer.com)





Photo: Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) leaves his rivals behind.
Sky remains top team, Spain leads nation rankings. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Igor Anton in his last Vuelta a Espana in Euskaltel-Euskadi colours.
Basque climber admits he’s nervous despite some interest from WorldTour squads. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Nairo Quintana (Movistar).
"I've always preferred the Giro to the Tour." (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages),
Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results),
Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results),
2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).





Photo: Cadel Evans has made clear that he feels there is some unfinished business in the Italian race.
Australian rider wants to settle ‘unfinished business’ with race; Santos Tour Down Under may be on race program. (velonation.com)





Photo: No details just yet, but we just found out that this bike is a prototype of November’s upcoming new road bike for 2014.
At only a 14% increase of their RFSCs, the Rail52s are a steal at $1,285 especially when you consider the design and performance. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The frame is loosely based on the Vamoots RSL but there’s changes at the back, with larger diameter seatstays to better cope with the additional loads caused by the disc brakes.
Moots launch disc version of its titanium road bike. (road.cc)





Photo: new limited edition Di2 Runwell. This elegant townie has all the fixings and the accompanying price tag.
Each frame is hand-built at the famous Waterford plant and then built up at the company’s beautiful Detroit headquarters. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The key to the Oxygen SO’s load supporting nature is essentially a harness system built into the jersey.
Many road jerseys present you with a choice for long rides: load the pockets of your jersey up until they sag like 10 year old spandex, or be forced to run a saddle bag (gasp!). (bikerumor.com)










A generational change coupled with the closure of four major teams means that dozens of riders are either leaving the sport on their own terms or are facing unemployment and have no other choice than to bring a premature end to their racing careers. (velonews.com)














Photo: Paul Kimmage. © Gerry McManus/www.splitsecondimages.co.uk
Kimmage supports donor group over Brown. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Remember 2012? Tom Boonen was imperial in the cobbled classics, Bradley Wiggins wore yellow and then went to the Olympic games?
UCI’s published its 2012 annual report today. (inrng.com)





Photo: They drive carbon fiber machines that cost huge amounts money and have been aerodynamically designed for speed.
Cycling broadcasting needs to dragged into the 21st century. (roadcycling.com)





Photo: the universal truth that no one wants to watch women's cycling, because it's slow and boring.
Women's road cycling has spent the last few years in a deadly spiral - less money, fewer races, less media coverage, leading to less money, fewer races, 
and so on. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Alejandro Valverde’s Movistar team has confirmed that the Spaniard will not participate in the final race in that series.
Visa requirement would have prevented any last minute decision. (velonation.com)





Photo: The 2013 UnitedHealthcare team gets in more climbing in the Arizona desert.
Three new riders, two departures for American team. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Sure everyone wants to be Chris Froome or Philip GIlbert.
"After a while I decided to offer some assistance, in the form of 'Shut up, for God’s sake'." (cyclismas.com)





Photo: Just in case you forgot the wheel’s stats – they’re written on the side of the rim. Rim depth 30mm, rim width 22mm. .
Tubeless tech for smoother road surfaces hasn’t caught on as quickly, despite claimed weight and puncture resistance advantages. Enter American Classic’s Argent tubeless wheel – their new take on tubeless. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: Nike Vision Show X-2 glasses -- light and tight.
NikeVision Show X-2 glasses, Nike's multi-purpose, lightweight, interchangeable-lens shades billed as "Ideal for baseball and training, they are also functional for winter sport, golf, tennis and cycling." Cycling! We're back! Well, it's a toehold anyway. (podiumcafe.com)





Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.



















Photo: Plant is the executive vice president of business operations for Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves.
Mike Plant, the United States’ representative to the UCI Management Committee, will serve as president of the Cyclocross Commission for cycling’s global governing body, USA Cycling confirmed on Tuesday.






Photo: Chris Horner (RadioShack).
Vuelta winner unfurls a litany of hashtags. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Newly elected UCI President Brian Cookson speaks.
Reduced teams, races, race days proposed. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: UCI to introduce further wheel inspections.
As it did with frames and forks in 2011, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is overhauling its wheel ratifying procedure by updating its impact test and introducing an approval sticker. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: SportCrafters’ Omnium is proof you don’t have to stick with the status quo.
Whether you’re warming up for a race, trying to stay fit in the winter, or just spin your legs due to injury, for many cyclists trainers are a necessary evil. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Bibs are all ColdBlack (save for the bib straps) with mesh side panels to improve wicking and cooling..
Retail is $99 for bibs and $89 for shorts. Jersey is $69. And no, those prices are not missing a “1″ in front of them…which means you can about get two sets for the same prices as a single kit from others. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The diameter of this handlebar is larger on top than at the ends and in the hooks, and the transition in diameter is at the upper part of the main curve of the drops. Photo: Lennard Zinn | VeloNews.com.
"I think it is more of an advantage in ‘cross than on the road. I am the only guy I’ve ever seen using Campy EPS electronic shifting in ’cross, and on some courses, I feel that it’s a really big advantage." (velonews.com)





Photo: Handmade in the UK from 3Al /2.5V titanium.
Hydraulic disc brakes, titanium frame and carbon forks, a a video first look at Enigma's all-new Evoke. (road.cc)





Photo: The Crono CR.901 triathlon bike is the one with the updates for 2014. It has a new seatpost that maintains the huge range of adjustment.
The ultra lightweight Photon series launched at NAHBS and carries over, available in complete bikes or as a frameset. The 675g Photon HL is custom only. (bikerumor.com)























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