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December 2013
December 7, 2013


Photo: Mathieu van der Poel bunny-hops the barriers while German champion Philipp Walsleben opts to run them.
18-year-old Dutchman on the podium at Scheldecross. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Anna Meares lowered her on world record at altitude in Mexico.
Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares has claimed gold in the 500 meter time trial in a world record time of 32.836 seconds making her the first women in history to go under 33 seconds in the event. (sbs.com.au)










Photo: Neils Albert triumphs at Scheldecross.
Van der Poel steals the show on first elite stage with second place, Walsleben secures third. (velonation.com)





Photo: Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Lotto Belisol) leads Javier Acevedo (Jamis-Hagens Berman) across the finish line.
Ardennes classics return to Belgian's program. (cyclingnews.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: Nys, Albert, Pauwels, van der Haar, Walsleben, Peeters, Meeusen, Aernouts, Vantornout, Page, Field, Jouffroy...
2013-2014 Cyclocross season action continues Sunday with De Vlaamse Druivencross in Overijse, Belgium. Live streaming video: Elite Men start: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: Van Dessel's all-new Aloominator is a prime example of how alloy frames can still compete with carbon fibre.
BikeRadar verdict:4 out of 5 stars. "Light, fast, and made in USA – a great weapon for carbon-averse racers." (bikeradar.com)


















































Photo: Tour de France winner Chris Froome shows of his maillot jaune at the head of the Saitama criterium in Japan. (cyclingnews.com)
2013 champ will continue to focus on the Tour de France and look to boost the credibility of the sport. (velonation.com)





Photo: Jonathan Page (Fuji-Spy-Competitive Cyclist)...
Belgian racing weekend on tap, then a trip to the UK. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: The Czech Republic's Frantisek Padour has been signed by Team NetApp-Endura for the 2014 season.
Czech Frantisek Padour final addition to Pro Conti team. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: 42 year old Niko Eeckhout is taking up a management and coaching role.
Squad pushing hard for increased backing for 2015, aiming to have both Pro Continental and Continental teams.





Photo: RCUK’s winter bike build is under way.
A recap of the best of the last seven days. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: The MT 60 is a classy ride. It’s cheaper than many others on test but competitive in all areas.
Growing big enough to fit a 20in wheeled bike is a momentous occasion in a young cyclist's life. It’s at this point that a kids' bike starts to share many features with an adults', and starts to look like a 'proper' bike. (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Look Mum, No Hands! Podium Pants.
From Tour de France boxers to the perfect bib shorts, we’ve got 11 gifts he’ll love. (bicycling.com)





Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.














Photo: Christophe Bassons signs autographs during the 1999 Tour de France.
14 years after dispute, Armstrong and Frenchman bury the hatchet. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: A crucible for the sport but a vast open space and a climb that has everything, from ski resorts to wildlife..
The Tour de France likes its themes with anniversaries, war memorials and more in recent years. 2011 was the year of the Col du Galibier with the race visiting the mountain pass twice and each time with thrilling consequences. Even the Giro d’Italia has paid a visit. (inrng.com)





Photo: At few kilometres from Ovada the condition are getting dramatic. It’s dangerous now.
"Our Italian roadside expert Alessandro has seen many Milan Sanremos but nothing could prepare him for the wild weather of Sunday’s big race. Snow, ice and logistic changes en route – here’s Ale’s view from a very cold roadside at La Primavera." (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: Brian Vandborg (Cannondale)... © Sirotti
Spent final season at Cannondale. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: This signature carbon bar was developed by Clémentz especially for enduro racing.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "These bars aren't cheap but they offer a great shape and comfort." (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Laura Van Gilder uses hot melt glue to add grip to her brake levers. © Andrew Reimann / Cyclocross Magazine.
With the cold days of winter already here throughout most of the country, all but the most macho cyclocrossers (or with the best circulation) will turn to long finger gloves for cyclocross racing. (cxmagazine.com)








































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