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December 2013
December 23, 2013




Photo: This has been an incredible year for me and I am delighted to finish it off by signing a new contract with Team Sky.
Tour de France winner Chris Froome has signed a new contract with Team Sky, extending his stay, while Spanish climber Mikel Nieve also joined the team. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)





Photo: Estonian time trial champion Tanel Kangert (Astana) finished 14th in the Vuelta time trial. © Sirotti
Astana rider to help Nibali in July. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: A familiar pose from Marianne Vos, shown taking the first round of the 2013-14 World Cup. Photo: Dan Seaton.
Pay attention, because we’re in the presence of greatness. (velonews.com)





Photo: Chris Froome dominated in the time trials and in the mountains in 2013. Photo: VeloNews.com.
Despite being born in Kenya, raised in South Africa, and residing in Monaco, Chris Froome (Sky) is every bit an English gentleman. (velonews.com)






Photo: Carlos Betancur attacked on the opening ramp of the Mur de Huy and nearly held on for victory at Flèche Wallonne. Photo: Andrew Hood | VeloNews.com.
Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale), one of the revelations of the 2013 season, hopes to take on the Tour de France in the coming season. (velonews.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: Episode three focuses on the team’s recent campaign in the Tour of Rwanda. www.bicycling.co.za
Squad looks back on 2013 season and ahead to what it hopes will be first-ever Grand Tour participation. (velonation.com)





Photo: Shown is the wine bottle carrier, and options for a six pack and a frisbee. Or, just place the bike handle between the down- and seat tubes and use it for easier portage.
Fyxation’s leather goods collection is out, with four options for carrying the essentials (including the bike itself). (bikerumor.com)


















Photo: Fernando Alonso has secured a five-year deal for his WorldTour team, with a Dubai-based sponsor.
Formula 1 driver’s team set to debut in 2015; eyeing on Peter Sagan and Tony Martin. (velonation.com)





Photo: The Giro d’Italia has been under the microscope ever since its organizer discovered that 11 million euros were missing from its account. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com.
The Giro d’Italia welcomed new boss Paolo Bellino this week but big questions, ones worth 11 million euros, remain. Despite an RCS Sport management shakeup over the last two months, a Milan prosecutor is trying to understand why its parent company failed to respond as early as April 2012. (velonews.com)





Photo: A growing number of bike shops seem to resemble stylish coffee bars.
What’s the difference between a bike shop and a coffee shop? About five years’ time. (inrng.com)





Photo: Phinney takes a short break during the long day of testing. © Jamie Wilkins
Behind the scenes with BMC rider during his trip to the United Kingdom. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Women's UCI World Time Trial Champion Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands (Getty).
One of the hallmarks of the old regime at the International Cycling Union (UCI) was its reluctance in embracing modern technological advances, but a new appointment seems to have signalled a change of heart. (sbs.com.au)






Photo: Australian Mark Frendo won the 2013 edition of the Crocodile Trophy (Regina Stanger).
The "Croc" is the oldest marathon mountain bike stage race in the world with next year's event marking its 20th anniversary. (sbs.com.au)






Photo: Spanish climber Haimar Zubeldia... © Sirotti (cyclingnews.com)
Climbing specialist gets protected status in early-season Australian race. (velonation.com)





Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.













Photo: Shayne Bannan and Matt White are pleased with Orica-GreenEdge's Tour de France. Photo: © Fotoreporter Sirotti.
Australian serves up opinion after Rogers is positive. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Italian champion Franco Pellizotti (Androni Giocattoli) finished sixth on the stage. © Bettini
Italian rider to be captain of the team. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: SCOTT Road Premium Shoe.
"Today we’ve got items from Scott, CompuTrainer, DeFeet, ZEROZ, Syncros, De Marchi, Capo, Ceepo, Quarq, Liitle T Baker, SRAM, Vision, Darrell Parks & Hincapie." (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: In Rwanda, Tom Ritchey found a new frontier in bicycle development — and himself. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com.
This excerpt appears in Tim Lewis’ new book, Land of Second Chances, available now. (velonews.com)





Photo: 800-lumen Test, Photo Courtesy of Light & Motion.
There are two kinds of lighting setups in the world, ones that let you be seen and those that allow you to see. (competitivecyclist.com)





Photo: Yokozuna Reaction compressionless brake housing isn't the easiest to work with but the effect it has on lever feel, power, and control is more than worth the hassle.
Another year is just about behind us, along with another year's worth of riding a huge range of brand new bike products – some of which have been awesome, and others less so. (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Snap-On’s industrial brands CDI Torque Products and Bahco make for great home bike shop tools, too.
NBS = Non Bike Stuff (aka: the things that make our lives more enjoyable as cyclists). (bikerumor.com)






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