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November 2013
November 30, 2013









Photo: Jeremy Powers takes the win on day one of Baystate CX Weekend – photo by Russ Campbell.
Baystate Cyclocross weekend, Rounds 9 & 10 of the Verge New England Cyclocross Series, stands out as one of the toughest cyclocross courses in the country, drawing top-notch racers from around the country to test themselves against Baystate’s challenging terrain. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: Alessandro Ballan (BMC) sets the pace in the peloton. © Mario Stiehl
Standing by Ballan as CONI close in. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: This year’s edition of the race was on another level with the nocturnal display.
It’s testimony to cycling’s mythology that a race can turn a boring road into the center of the world for a day. Or see Paris-Roubaix for an example of a race which finishes in a place many people might try to avoid. All this is different with the Tour de France and its Parisian finish line. (inrng.com)





Photo: Olympic champion and Team Sky star Geraint Thomas is one of Wales’ major exports (pic: Sirotti).
A look at the rise and rise of Welsh cycling. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: Tiffany Cromwell wins the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad .
It has been a long held belief in boxing that sex before a bout will leave a fighter with weak legs. Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser on the other hand was of the opinion that it enhanced athletic performance, for her anyway. (theroar.com.au)





Photo: Nicolas Roche...
New approach for Irish rider, who also hopes to hit higher level in Tour de France. (velonation.com)





Photo: Irish road race champion Mel Spath.
Former Team Tibco rider moving to Danish team for 2014. (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: Chris Froome (Team Sky) flanked by Peter Sagan and Rui Costa.
The 10-person shortlists have been announced, but Froome, despite winning the world's toughest bike race this year, is an outsider. (cyclingnews.com)

















Photo: Former/defrocked Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis.
Long-time manager/owner allegedly selling Saxo-Tinkoff to Tinkoff. (podiumcafe.com)







Photo: Oleg Tinkov at the race village. © Fotoreporter Sirotti
Dane to stay on four years as team manager. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Dan Seaton captured the stories of the Koksijde World Cup in a 22-image photo essay. Photo: Dan Seaton | VeloNews.com.
The dunes of Koksijde can scramble everything: the usual protagonists can vanish and bit players suddenly find themselves in leading roles. (velonews.com)





Photo: Best U23 rider Cristopher Mansilla (Clos de Pirque – Trek).
PinoRoad, a new UCI Continental team will compete in Europe. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Bit too weighty for racing.
BikeRadar verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Ideal for exploring beyond the road, but racing potential is limited." (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Travers Bikes Titanium 29+ frame the “Rudy Fat” is now on sale.
For those unfamiliar with the name, Travers Bikes is a custom shop based in Essex in the UK.  They design, prototype, and hand-build titanium frames, and even offer the option for full custom work. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Gone in a flash! (Image: Sheree).
"The recipe is based on one for shortbread type biscuits to which I’ve added chocolate chips - everything’s better with chocolate  – and oats for sustained energy." (velovoices.com)





Photo: Now the Ventoux’s mythical for a good reason – it’s a beast.
Mt. Ventoux, it’s a mythical place, steeped in Tour de France history and the site of many great battles over the years. Remember Armstrong vs Pantani in 2000? Or Eros Poli in 1994 when he lost 15 minutes on the mountain but still won the stage.  (pezcyclingnews.com)
















Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.










Photo: Bjarne Riis would not be immune from sanction.
Organization is looking into Dane’s past management of his team. (velonation.com)





Photo: Stefan Van Dijck happy in yellow after stage 2 of Wallonie.
Stefan van Dijk has been handed an eight-year suspension and 10,000 Euro fine for ozone therapy. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Nash and Pendrel working together on Day 2 of Jingle Cross Rock. © Michael McColgan.
While the US won’t see Nationals for another month and a half, Canada got theirs out of the way early today in Surrey in British Columbia. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: Mark Cavendish (HTC-Highroad) hugs Mark Renshaw after the finish. © Sirotti
Australian talks about Belkin, Sky negotiations and the future. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Alberto Contador wants to return to top form for 2014 and is targeting both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana. Photo: Graham Watson.
It’s all about the Tour de France in 2014 for Alberto Contador. (velonews.com)





Photo: Baby it’s cold outside… but we do not believe in resting on our laurels over the winter months.
A recap of the best of the past week. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: The Port-a-Shop is a mini toolkit from Lezyne, containing every tool you’re likely to need outside of a workshop.
With just 25 days to go, now is the time to start thinking about Christmas gift ideas for your fellow cyclists – or to start dropping hints to non-cyclists about what you'd like to receive! (bikeradar.com)



































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