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December 2013
December 17, 2013


Photo: The 28-year-old often trained with Rasmussen, but had no idea what his compatriot was up to, or the risks that the Tour de France contender was taking. http://politiken.dk
Compatriot and sometime training partner had no idea of the extent of climber’s doping regime. (velonation.com)





Photo: I think most of us admire his work with the Giro d'Italia, which was very exciting in the two editions he directed.
Former Giro d'Italia Director is talking -- not so much about what happened, but what comes next. (podiumcafe.com)






Photo: Johan and Lance...
Two separate United States Anti-Doping Agency staffers — CEO Travis Tygart and media relations manager Annie Skinner — both declined to comment on the Bruyneel case in recent days. (velonews.com)






Photo: The 2013 Jelly Belly p/b Kenda team. © Danny van Haute
10 Continental, 4 Women's, 3 WorldTour, 2 Pro Continental teams. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Simon Yates won a stage and the best young rider's jersey en route to a third-place finish at the Tour of Britain. Photo: Graham Watson.
The season’s best rookie isn’t even a pro yet. But that’s set to change for Simon Yates in 2014 when he’ll join Orica- GreenEdge alongside twin brother Adam. (velonews.com)





Photo: SRAM RED 22 and S-700 hydraulic disc brake and rim brake and Hydro R lever are recalled and could fail in normal weather. © Cyclocross Magazine.
What’s next? Where do I send them? When will we get replacements? Can I keep riding the SRAM hydraulic brakes if I ride in a warm climate? (cxmagazine.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: This plan is guaranteed to get you in the best shape (or “form,” as the pros call it) of your entire cycling life.
Stick with me, kid, and I can make all your cycling dreams come true. (bicycling.com)





Photo: Handbuilt winter wheels can be an investment.
Factors to consider for a winter-proof hoop. (roadcyclinguk.com)





Photo: a unique design aesthetic with a technically superior product.
In the world of cycling apparel, each company tries to have a unique point of view, technical story, and brand direction, while simultaneously reaching a wide swath of riders. (redkiteprayer.com)

































Photo: Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen is at the Tour of Oman. © Stephen Farrand
"Lance Armstrong has his own agenda and that is certainly his own personal interest, whether it is that he wants his sanctions to be reduced or whether he wants money. Usually, with Lance, there is always an interest in money. My interest is the truth." (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Levi Leipheimer came in third in the 2001 Vuelta a Espana.
London hearings get underway behind closed doors. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Euskaltel-Euskadi's Miguel Madariaga, left, and Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano at the 2008 Tour de France. © Sirotti.
"I don't understand how someone who is willing to invest 17 to 20 million and wants to create a big project, has no idea how it works. He was ill-advised and remains very badly advised." (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: What can Taylor Phinney deliver?
As the 2014 season approaches here is a selection of riders to watch for. I’ve picked six established riders who face different challenges in the new year and six young riders who could impress but first have to bunnyhop the chasm from amateur and pro. (inrng.com)





Photo: Hansen during stage 4 of the 2013 Ster ZLM Tour (formerly known as the Ster Elektrotoer)..
"I love training. I like it more than racing." (cyclingtips.com.au) 





Photo: Lennard Zinn washes his bikes by hand and keeps his cogsets out of the dishwasher. Photo: BrakeThrough Media | VeloNews.com.
"I wash my bikes with a hose and a brush, sometimes with warm water and dish soap, get grease off with bike wash from Progold, Pedro’s, Finish Line, or WD-40, and, if need be, I clean the cogs further with Gear Floss." (velonews.com)





Photo: Fabian Cancellara and Sep Vanmarcke were two of the main players on Velo's Most Dramatic Day of Racing in 2013. Photo: BrakeThrough Media | VeloNews.com.
The “Hell of the North” has always delivered a dramatic display of racing, no matter who is racing or when. Rain or shine, this is a race that makes legends. (velonews.com)





Photo: Jackson Rodriguez, Giro d'Italia 2013.
Gianni Savio aims to transform Androni Giocattoli into a national Venezuela-backed first division team by 2016. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: BMC Racing's Denia camp: impec and teammachine SLR01. Photo: Sean Weide | BMC Racing
The team has used BMC's uniquely manufactured impec frame at points throughout the last few years. (velonews.com)





Photo: Tour of Qatar overall race winner Wouter Mol (Vacansoliel) on the podium.
Vacansoleil-DCM rider calls its quits. (cyclingnews.com)










Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.



















Photo: Tiernan-Locke. Bad blood?
While Locke’s alleged transgression occurred when he rode for Endure and not Sky, the fall-out still damages the zero tolerance policy that Sky boss David Brailsford installed at Sky from day one. (atwistedspoke.com)








Photo: Jonathan Tiernan-Locke (Sky Procycling)... © Isabelle Duchesne
Team Sky rider denies charges but faces possible ban. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) has been awarded the Sportvrouw van het Jaar.
Double World champion triumphs after “difficult” post-Olympic year. (velonation.com)





Photo: Why Rodriguez will outscore Costa.
Last year J-Rod was 760 points better, 2520-1760. Will it be any different in 2014? (podiumcafe.com)





Photo: Team three gets ready to roll... © Stephen Farrand
Sagan, Basso, Moser work hard with new coach Sebastian Weber. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Logan's Last Minute Gift List . Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
Cyclists are not the easiest bunch to shop for. We wear funny looking, ridiculously priced clothes. (velonews.com)





Photo: StaySharp Commuter Cuff from Exposed Seam.
Velcro strap just not cutting it anymore? (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The set-up with Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 remains, as well as the Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 tubular wheelset.
While the majority of Trek Factory Racing’s bikes are under embargo until the start of next season Cyclingnews was given an exclusive sneak preview of Fabian Cancellara’s Trek Domane 6-Series for next season. (bikeradar.com)







































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