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November 2013
November 29, 2013


Photo: The 2013 Sixday-Nights Zurich is being held November 27-30.
The 2013 Sixday-Nights Zurich is being held November 27-30. Live streaming video: 6:15pm CET (12:15pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: 27-year-old Belgian, Thomas De Gendt has come to an agreement with Vacansoleil-DCM.
Belgian apparently compensated after taking 80% pay cut at Omega Pharma-Quick Step. (velonation.com)





Photo: Samuel Sanchez said he wants to race at the pro level 'for at least two more seasons.' Photo: Graham Watson .
According to the Spanish daily ABC, Sánchez has had meetings with the president of the UAE’s cycling federation, Osama Al Ahafar, to explore the possibilities of joining the continental team dubbed Sky Dive, which has ambitions of being a UCI ProTeam within three years. (velonews.com)






Photo: Zdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step). Czech Zdenek Stybar in 2010 at the height of his 'cross career, he too would eventually give up the discipline to focus on the road. © AFP (cyclingnews.com)
Czech star to ride short cyclocross season but unlikely for Worlds or Nationals. (velonation.com)





Races & Results.
2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages),
2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).





Photo: The final Vuelta podium for 2013. © Bettini
Three fewer summit finishes than in 2013. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: For the first time in his career Daniel Moreno (Katusha) dons the leader's jersey at a Grand Tour.
Spaniard considers 2013 his best year as a pro. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: MTN Qhubeka has moved on from the team it was and now, more experienced...
“Going to the Giro would mean Africa's first participation in a Grand Tour. It's an iconic event, one we're not taking lightly.”





Photo: Jan Bakelants (RadioShack Leopard) wins stage 2 of the Tour de France.
Belgian also hopes to make Omega Pharma's Tour roster. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: 'Grown Men In Pyjamas' model that we have become well acquainted with since the demise of Liberty Seguros.
As pro cycling teams start to release their new kits for the forthcoming season, Blazin' Saddles goes all Gok Wan on what we can expect in the peloton in 2014. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)





Photo: Factor Power Cranks.
Factor Power Cranks provide the rider with a staggering amount of data. As standard they're compatible with any ANT+ compatible bicycle computer, but upgrade to Factor's own logger system and you can make the most of their high speed data mode. (bikeradar.com)





Photo: B_ant. B_ant. B_ant da dant da dant da dant da daaaaa….
B_ant by Bruno Bikes is the Japanese brand’s collection of small wheeled touring and road bikes. They’re steel framed beauties with friction shifters on the stem and decked out with Brooks leather cockpits. (bikerumor.com)




























Photo: A Kelme Vuelta?
"We’re having a bit of a head scratch over news that Fernando Escartín is taking over the Vuelta technical director role from the dismissed Abraham Olano." (atwistedspoke.com)





Photo: Three wildcard spots are up for grabs at the 2014 Giro d'Italia. Photo: Graham Watson.
The Giro d’Italia narrowed down its list of 2014 wildcard teams to eight and invited fans to help make the final three-team decision. It announced the teams this week in the midst of an internal investigation into $17.6 million of missing funds. (velonews.com)







Photo: Oleg Tinkov will continue his backing of Bjarne Riis’ team.
Indications that serious talks have been taking place. (velonation.com)





Photo: Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) and Bradley Wiggins (Sky) finish up. © Bettini
Race reliant on public funding to continue. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Alex Dowsett is back in training after a 2013 season which saw him win a stage of the Giro d’Italia and his third consecutive national time trial title (Pic: Sirotti).
Three-time national time trial champion on training in the UK, core stability and 'mind-numbing' turbo trainer session. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: Mango-flavored Osmo Active Hydration for Women sports drink mix is tasty, is formulated to adjust for female hormones, and, the company claims, allows the athlete to train or race hard and hydrate themselves without digestive shutdown. Photo: Lennard Zinn | VeloNews.com.
"The holiday shopping season officially opens today, on Black Friday. I’ve combed the tradeshow floors for 2013 and think these five gifts are worthy of falling on any cyclist’s list." (velonews.com)





Photo: Edvald Boasson Hagen and his Sky team are changing things up for next season.
Emphasis on racing this time round after 2013 spring training camps didn’t pay off. (velonation.com)





Photo: Peter Sagan, Ivan Basso and Cannondale take to the slopes at Moena.
Sagan, Basso and Moser in Val di Fassa. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: After being thereabouts in his first Tour de France in 2002, Cooke started the 2003 Tour in great form, winning stage 2 as pictured here.
Baden Cooke announced on Wednesday that he was calling an end to his cycling career. In a marketplace flooded with unemployed riders his parting from Orica-GreenEdge forced his hand as he now transitions towards a new career as a soon-to-be rider agent. (cyclingtips.com.au)





Photo: Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa is enjoying the view in the Canary Islands.
"Both proud and disappointed." (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: He believes pros visiting from the UK should be seen as targets to take on rather than riders to fear. (This photo and homepage photo by www.blackumbrella.ie).
Tim Barry has been one of the strongest riders in the domestic peloton for well over a decade. (stickybottle.com)










Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.














Photo: Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome: Careful which finger you're pointing where, Wiggo.....
Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome have won millions of admirers around the world with their stunning Tour de France victories in 2012 and 2013 respectively - but it seems that they can scarcely tolerate the sight of each other. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)





Photo: Click below as the latest edition sees the guys look at who the 2014 Giro d'Italia course may suit amongst many other issues.
Could Cadel Evans be a surprise winner at the age of 37? (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)





Photo: Is he a genius? 'Last time I did an IQ test I was, yeah.'
"Mark Cavendish’s new book “At Speed” is out and the publishers asked if I was interested in giving away a copy in a competition. In fact the lucky winner will get the book and a signed team jersey and two other podium finishers will get a copy of the book each." (inrng.com)






Photo: Stage winner Brice Feillu (Agritubel) made France proud.
Tour de France stage winner last signing of French team. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Hannah Barnes, Sheffield Grand Prix 2013.
After dominating the British scene in 2013, Hannah Barnes will test herself across the Atlantic next year after securing a ride with the American UnitedHealthcare team. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Matt Brammeier has shown his ability for the past four years running.
Multiple Irish road race champion speaks about move to Synergy Baku team and more. (velonation.com)





Photo: Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank) will need to improve his time trialing if he's to challenge for the Tour de France in 2014.
Spaniard outlines race program. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Video: Radcross in Aachen, Germany. 1985..
Much was different back then, including metal toe clips, leather hairnets and Mafac brakes. (cxmagazine.com)






Photo: Framesets are currently being painted with availability expected for January.
As Orbea’s flagship road bike, the Orca is getting a black friday makeover which involves a lot of black. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Price: $30 (CNC Rod)/$18 (BB/Cassette Tool)...
Lezyne’s CNC-Rod: sleek bit of aluminum provides the more ham-fisted among us with a bit of extra leverage when it comes to bottom bracket and cassette swaps. (bikemag.com)





Photo: Lezyne Alloy Drive: Small yet high volume, with a hose. © Cyclocross Magazine.
The Gift to Prevent the Dreaded “Pick Me Up” Phone Call: Not-So-Mini-Pumps. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: The True Story of the 1960s Racehorse Doping Gang.
The William Hill prize-winning true story of a 1960s gang of horse nobblers. (podiumcafe.com)





Photo: At just 448g, our 53/39 175mm crank is lighter than many top carbon offerings.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Absolute performance at a wallet-melting price"






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