CyclingFans: The 2012 Soudal Classics Cyclocross series (previously Fidea) continues Sunday, December 16 at Leuven. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).

CyclingNews: US veteran talks about Armstrong, dope testing and his desire to race .

InnerRing: The UCI likes to say it led the way in anti-doping.

PodiumCafe: The European season takes a pause before a flurry of races, but the stars still drop by Leuven for a race on Sunday.

Pavé: As the season winds down a bit in the US, things are heating up in Europe. There’s a pair of UCI C2 races in North Carolina this weekend and four races in Europe, including a C1 race in Belgium. It promises to be an exciting weekend, especially with “Holy Week” right around the corner.

PodiumCafe: Today, the route was unveiled for the six-day Tour de Romandie to be held April 23-28, 2013.

Races & Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages),
Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),

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CXMagazine: At the final BASP Cyclocross racing of the season, the Drumm sisters went one-two in the Elite Women’s race at Coyote Point with Helene (Northside Sisters) taking the honors and Kristen (Cyclesfanatic.com) coming home in second. Ben Jacques-Maynes (Ritte/Bear Development) overtook Justin Robinson (California Giant/Specialized) and then held off Keith Hillier (Team Rambuski Law) to win the Elite Men’s race.

PEZ: Bread and butter. Horse and carriage. Italy and…bike racing.  The makers of the entertaining video's passion is expressed through a season focused on four very disparate characters.

CyclingTips: "The Roubaix, Tarmac or Venge. I wasn't sure which one to choose but was fortunately given the opportunity to take each one out for a good couple week test ride before I got to pick. The Tarmac won, hands down."

BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "European-style geometry with great components but sub-par wheels."

VeloNews: Three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond was “arrogant” in offering to act as interim president of the UCI should incumbent Pat McQuaid give in to calls for his resignation, McQuaid has told AFP.

road.cc: Move not a surprise - team owner Makarov chairs the federation - but could it herald struggle for control of UCI?

VeloNation: Briton states that it is undecided if he will do the Giro d’Italia.

CXMagazine: After the exciting, muddy racing that was the Scheldecross Antwerpen and Vlaamse Druivenveldrit last weekend, the European Elite turn now to Leuven, Belgium for the fourth round of the Soudal Classics on Sunday.

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CyclingWeekly: Is professional cycling about to undergo a coup?

CyclingNews: Tour returns to United Kingdom for first time since 2007.

VeloNews: Great Britain will celebrate the Tour de France’s 20th start abroad in 2014, and a long history of grand tours making smart business deals with European neighbors.

PodiumCafe: With two news items of note, and not a ton to say about either, let's go to the Notes format.

road.cc: Rover Safety bicycle, introduced in 1885, was pivotal moment in evolution of the bicycle.

road.cc: "We know the winter can be tough on your motivation. It can be cold, dark and wet - it all just makes the sofa far too inviting. In fact, anything can seem like a better idea than going out on the bike. It’s surprisingly easy to talk yourself out of going for a ride, isn’t it?"

RideOn: Find the perfect present for that special, bike-minded someone.

BikeRadar: Wind noise isn't something many cyclists think about, but rest your index finger in front of your ears during your next ride if you need a reminder of just how much of the surrounding world you're missing.

PEZ: "The big day creeps ever closer, so we thought we'd help out with a few more ideas to help make it even better for the cyclist in your life - or maybe just you?"

VeloNation: World Anti Doping Agency president John Fahey not happy.

VeloNation: Notorious Italian doctor dismisses testimony in USADA files as that of guilty riders trying to save themselves.

Must Watch: Jay Petervary’s Tour Divide record.

Peloton: As a revered pioneer of modern American road cycling, winning more than 300 races in a career that included his being the first U.S. racer to win a road stage of the Tour de France, Davis Phinney has inspired countless bike riders in this country.

road.cc: Three time Italian national champion Giovanni Visconti has received a three month ban and been fined €10,000 for associating with banned sports doctor, Michele Ferrari. The sanctions are identical to those given earlier this week to Lampre rider Michele Scarponi for the same offense.

CyclingNews: Marathon mountain bike racer receives effective one-year ban.

VeloNation: Russian team awaits UCI explanation, applies for Giro wild card.

SonyaLooney: Certain aspects of being an adult are great but it’s easy to forget what it’s like to be a kid.

BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Tough but light and comfortable belt-style lock for city sprinters."

CCSD: Simplified explanation of what happens when you drink a few beers.

VeloNation: Flèche Wallonne winner describes breakthrough success, and how beating Vos has affected her mentality.

Peloton: SRAM's cross athletes blow of some steam at the Bend USGP stop - Gangnam Style.

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