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December 2013
December 26, 2013


Photo: Nys, Albert, Pauwels, Stybar, Bina, Walsleben, Meeusen, Vantornout, Peeters, Van Amerongen, Wellens, Aernouts, Page, Simunek, Field...
The 2013 GVA Bpost Bank Trophy Cyclocross at Loenhout (Azencross Loenhout) is Friday, December 27. Live streaming video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).  (cyclingfans.com)






Photo: Katie Compton (Trek) overcame a slow start. © Photopress.be (cyclingnews.com)
US champion overcomes a slow start to widen overall lead. (velonation.com)






Photo: World Cup leader Lars van der Haar (Rabobank Development Team) wins his third World Cup race of the season at Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. © Photopress.be
Czechs Bina, Stybar make first World Cup podium this season. (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: Engaging, forgiving ride quality, great looks, nice wheels.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A beautifully built, fun and involving bike for composed cruising." (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Shimano has won the 2013 Cyclingnews Reader Poll's Best New Product category with the redesigned Dura-Ace 9070 electronic group.
Second straight win for a Shimano electronic groupset. (cyclingnews.com)





































Photo: Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) soloed to victory in the Heusden-Zolder round of the 'cross World Cup.
American champion beats Vos twice within one week. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Darach McQuaid has worked on the Giro d’Italia coming to Ireland next May and is hopeful the legacy of that event can be the resurrection of the pro Tour of Ireland in 2015 with UCI 2.1 status to help attract significant teams..
The Tour of Ireland is on course to return in 2015 with a five-day 2.1 ranked race on the cards, according to Dublin-based sports marketing firm Shadetree Sports. (stickybottle.com)





Photo: Peter Sagan shows his power. © Stephen Farrand
Cannondale rider talks about his cobbled Classics rivalry. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Good cornering technique; relaxed, eyes looking ahead, hands on drops, outside pedal pressed down..
Whether you are a road racer, time trialist or sportive/leisure rider, the ability to go around bends safely and efficiently is very important, writes former national track champion turned coach Aidan Ryan. (stickybottle.com)





Photo: Although he’s now 38 years of age and is about to begin his fourteenth pro season, Nicki Sørensen has planned a busy 2014.
Saxo Tinkoff rider speaks about best and worst moments from 2013 .





Photo: The Quiver’s fairly unassuming looks help it blend into city environs quite well.
Looking for a cheap, durable commuter that can take a few hits and still join in on the B or C weekend group ride? (bikerumor.com)





Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.













Photo: In a break at the Tour of Turkey this year.
Slovenian strongman Aldo Ino Ilesic signed for UnitedHealthcare this year and immediately slot into their famous blue train as a strong key in their leadouts. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: Theo Bos (Belkin) wins stage 7. (cyclingnews.com)
Dutch sprinter puts his Vuelta problems behind him. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Andrew Dillman (#29) Curtis White (#28) and Torbin Ortenblad (#32) fight through traffic at the Namur World Cup. © Matthew J. Clark/www.str8films.com
Andrew Dillman on why he is in Belgium. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Retail is $49.95, weight is just 7 grams.
It’ll come with both stick-on or sleeved-and-zip-tied mounting solutions, letting you use it across multiple cranksets. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: At the top of the pump is very large, easily readable 2.5″ gauge with gradients every 5 psi up to the 160 psi max.
If you’re going to ride bicycles, you’re going to need some pumps. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: The 2014 Specialized Epic World Cup can't run a front derailleur, as its massive chainstays take up most of the available real estate. It is one of a growing number of frames designed without regard to front derailleur placement.
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)
















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