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December 2013
December 16, 2013


Photo: Johan Bruyneel and his former charge Lance Armstrong have been banned for life. Is it fair? Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com (file).
Does the time fit the crime? That’s a question that Lance Armstrong has been raising during the course of a few well-placed interviews over the past several weeks, telling La Gazzetta dello Sport earlier this month, “My punishment is a thousand times bigger than the ‘crime’ I committed.” (velonews.com)






Photo: Sven Nys (Crelan KDL Cycling Team). : © Photopress.be
Cyclo-cross commission meets with major race organizers. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Top young American talent Taylor Phinney and his BMC Racing Team.
Superb lineup continues to grow for Argentinean event. (velonation.com)





Photo: Jeremy Powers on his way to the win on Sunday in North Carolina. © Marcia Seiler.
On Day 2 of the North Carolina Grand Prix, the change in weather conditions shook up both the men’s and women’s fields, thought Jeremy Powers maintained his top of the podium position. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: For the second time in his career, Fabian Cancellara stood on the top step on the Tour of Flanders podium.
Swiss talks classics at Trek Factory Racing camp. (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Santos Tour Down Under - Jan 19-25, 2014 (Stages),
Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages),
Tour de France - July 5-27, 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: Nairo Quintana said the climber-friendly Giro course next May might suit him better than the Tour's route. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com.
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) is setting his eyes on a grand tour podium for the 2014 season. Which one? Well, any one would just fine, muchas gracias. (velonews.com)





Photo: The Wilier Performance Progress Lab is available through 135 of the Italian firm’s UK dealers.
George volunteers as a guinea pig for a lactate threshold test - and more. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: ultra rare and very exotic US built titanium frames.
The Psychlo X from legendary titanium framebuilders Moots is a extremely talented bike, with bags of speed complemented by comfort and assured handling. (road.cc)





Photo: Power’s Focus Mares Cross Disc was equipped with the Hydro RD disc brakes.
"Jeremy Powers was spotted racing a prototype SRAM CXX1 (our name for now, not official) 1×11 drivetrain at the Hendersonville, NC, cyclocross race this Sunday." (bikerumor.com)

















Photo: UCI Presidential Candidate Brian Cookson. © Will Shand
Three-member group to be announced soon. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: There’s also a video of a Sky rider crashing that’s used by the UCI as a classroom case of how not to descend.
"As part of a series of highlights of the year, here is Stage 3 of Paris-Nice and its exciting finish where the terrain, weather and riders all combined to make a thrilling finish." (inrng.com)





Photo: soaring above five million views since first published online..
Assistance from Akrigg and MacAskill help paralyzed Ashton complete stunning project. (velonation.com)





Photo: 2013 Tour de France, stage 1: bus stop . Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com
Sparking chaos that led to two late-hour finish-line changes and a large crash, officials waved the Orica-GreenEdge bus through the line after the gantry was lowered. The bus became lodged and was only freed moments before the peloton arrived. (velonews.com)





Photo: Sylvain Chavanel is one of 25 riders to join IAM Cycling's 2014 lineup. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com.
IAM Cycling is hoping to race not one, but two grand tours in its sophomore season for 2014. (velonews.com)





Photo: the all new Serano offers a classic shape, in a saddle that is anything but.
Saddle designers rely on medical science, elite rider testing, pressure mapping, high speed video, and even the use of FEA to see how human tissue will compress when seated on a saddle. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The De Marchi Contour merino sock has become our ‘go to’ option.
Five ideal stocking fillers for the cyclist in your life, which will not cost the earth. (roadcyclinguk.com)






Photo: Prototype SRAM electronic derailleur. Photo: Von R Buzard.
"It’s all still speculation, but these do look awfully quite finished now that they’re sitting still. Our guess is that black box is the brains of the operation." (bikerumor.com)





Luxembourg rider targets good Tour de France finish in 2014. (cyclingnews.com)





Jessica Cutler (Bikesport-Jamis) and Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) won round one of the North Carolina Grand Prix on Saturday. (velonews.com)















Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.

















Photo: known as “exercise in a bottle,” due to its giving laboratory mice a 44% performance enhancement without them making any apparent extra effort. © Bettini (cyclingnews.com)
2013 Tour de France samples to be analyzed. (velonation.com)





Photo: Jens Voigt (Radioshack) goes on the attack.
Oldest rider in the World Tour still motivated to perform. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Tony Martin has won the last three world time trial titles, and he's considering going for the hour record next year. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com.
An hour record attempt could happen in the next six months, as early as late April. Both Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) and Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) are considering the challenge this week at their team training camps. (velonews.com)





Photo: Sagan has just heard that you voted him your Rider of the Year. Honest (Image: Cannondale).
Rider of the Year: Peter Sagan eked out an advantage which he sustained through to the finish. He garnered 30% of the total vote. (velovoices.com)





Photo: Power2max Type S Power Meter.
"Christmas is approaching ever so quickly but there’s still time to grab the latest cycling gear for you or your loved ones. We take a look at some great products from Sportful, Elite, ErgVideo, Cinelli, LOOK, V-Gear, Power2max, Polar, Grupetto Bikes & ProViz." (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: The Flex features a light-action, non-adjustable retention lever.
The most basic pedal in Look’s lineup, the Keo Flex, supplants the brand’s venerable Look Easy model as the entry-level option. (roadbikeaction.com)





Photo: The Minnaar signature edition will set you back $236, or $52 more than the standard DH carbon bar.
Taking their previous DH carbon bar, ENVE added 8mm of width (0.3″) per Greg’s specifications and special Minnaar graphics, though the rise and sweep remain the same. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Made in Rosemead, CA from sun ripened chilies.
"We enjoy a good gift guide as much as the next rider, but in favor of a little less commercialism and a little more fun we’ve decided to put in its place a simple list of some of the things we dug from 2013." (pelotonmagazine.com)

































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