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| Oct 31 |
Baystate Cyclocross weekend, Rounds 9 & 10 of the Verge New
England Cyclocross Series, stands out as one of the toughest cyclocross
courses in the country, drawing top-notch racers from around the
country to test themselves against Baystate’s challenging terrain.
(cxmagazine.com)
 Standing
by Ballan as CONI close in. (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
testimony to cycling’s mythology that a race can turn a boring road
into the center of the world for a day. Or see Paris-Roubaix for an
example of a race which finishes in a place many people might try to
avoid. All this is different with the Tour de France and its Parisian
finish line. (inrng.com)
 A
look at the rise and rise of Welsh cycling. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 It
has been a long held belief in boxing that sex before a bout will leave
a fighter with weak legs. Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser on the
other hand was of the opinion that it enhanced athletic performance,
for her anyway. (theroar.com.au)
 New
approach for Irish rider, who also hopes to hit higher level in Tour de
France. (velonation.com)
 Former
Team Tibco rider moving to Danish team for 2014. (velonation.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). 
The 10-person shortlists have been announced, but Froome, despite
winning the world's toughest bike race this year, is an outsider.
(cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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manager/owner allegedly selling Saxo-Tinkoff to Tinkoff.
(podiumcafe.com)
 Dane
to stay on four years as team manager. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
dunes of Koksijde can scramble everything: the usual protagonists can
vanish and bit players suddenly find themselves in leading roles.
(velonews.com)
 PinoRoad,
a new UCI Continental team will compete in Europe. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Ideal for exploring beyond the road, but
racing potential is limited." (bikeradar.com)
 For
those unfamiliar with the name, Travers Bikes is a custom shop based in
Essex in the UK. They design, prototype, and hand-build
titanium frames, and even offer the option for full custom work.
(bikerumor.com)
 "The
recipe is based on one for shortbread type biscuits to which I’ve added
chocolate chips - everything’s better with chocolate – and
oats for sustained energy." (velovoices.com)
 Mt.
Ventoux, it’s a mythical place, steeped in Tour de France history and
the site of many great battles over the years. Remember Armstrong vs
Pantani in 2000? Or Eros Poli in 1994 when he lost 15 minutes on the
mountain but still won the stage. (pezcyclingnews.com)
|  Organization
is looking into Dane’s past management of his team. (velonation.com)
 Stefan
van Dijk has been handed an eight-year suspension and 10,000 Euro fine
for ozone therapy. (cyclingnews.com)
 While
the US won’t see Nationals for another month and a half, Canada got
theirs out of the way early today in Surrey in British Columbia.
(cxmagazine.com)
 Australian
talks about Belkin, Sky negotiations and the future. (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
all about the Tour de France in 2014 for Alberto Contador.
(velonews.com)
 A
recap of the best of the past week. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 With
just 25 days to go, now is the time to start thinking about Christmas
gift ideas for your fellow cyclists – or to start dropping hints to
non-cyclists about what you'd like to receive! (bikeradar.com)
Videos:
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The 2013 Sixday-Nights Zurich is being held November
27-30. Live streaming video: 6:15pm CET (12:15pm U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Belgian
apparently compensated after taking 80% pay cut at Omega Pharma-Quick
Step. (velonation.com)
 According
to the Spanish daily ABC, Sánchez has had meetings with the president
of the UAE’s cycling federation, Osama Al Ahafar, to explore the
possibilities of joining the continental team dubbed Sky Dive, which
has ambitions of being a UCI ProTeam within three years. (velonews.com)
 Czech
star to ride short cyclocross season but unlikely for Worlds or
Nationals. (velonation.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).  Three
fewer summit finishes than in 2013. (cyclingnews.com)
 Spaniard
considers 2013 his best year as a pro. (cyclingnews.com)
 “Going
to the Giro would mean Africa's first participation in a Grand Tour.
It's an iconic event, one we're not taking lightly.”
 Belgian
also hopes to make Omega Pharma's Tour roster. (cyclingnews.com)
 As
pro cycling teams start to release their new kits for the forthcoming
season, Blazin' Saddles goes all Gok Wan on what we can expect in the
peloton in 2014. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Factor
Power Cranks provide the rider with a staggering amount of data. As
standard they're compatible with any ANT+ compatible bicycle computer,
but upgrade to Factor's own logger system and you can make the most of
their high speed data mode. (bikeradar.com)
 B_ant
by Bruno Bikes is the Japanese brand’s collection of small wheeled
touring and road bikes. They’re steel framed beauties with friction
shifters on the stem and decked out with Brooks leather cockpits.
(bikerumor.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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having a bit of a head scratch over news that Fernando Escartín is
taking over the Vuelta technical director role from the dismissed
Abraham Olano." (atwistedspoke.com)
 The
Giro d’Italia narrowed down its list of 2014 wildcard teams to eight
and invited fans to help make the final three-team decision. It
announced the teams this week in the midst of an internal investigation
into $17.6 million of missing funds. (velonews.com)
 Indications
that serious talks have been taking place. (velonation.com)
 Race
reliant on public funding to continue. (cyclingnews.com)
 Three-time
national time trial champion on training in the UK, core stability and
'mind-numbing' turbo trainer session. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 "The
holiday shopping season officially opens today, on Black Friday. I’ve
combed the tradeshow floors for 2013 and think these five gifts are
worthy of falling on any cyclist’s list." (velonews.com)
 Emphasis
on racing this time round after 2013 spring training camps didn’t pay
off. (velonation.com)
 Sagan,
Basso and Moser in Val di Fassa. (cyclingnews.com)
 Baden
Cooke announced on Wednesday that he was calling an end to his cycling
career. In a marketplace flooded with unemployed riders his parting
from Orica-GreenEdge forced his hand as he now transitions towards a
new career as a soon-to-be rider agent. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 "Both
proud and disappointed." (cyclingnews.com)
 Tim
Barry has been one of the strongest riders in the domestic peloton for
well over a decade. (stickybottle.com)
|  Bradley
Wiggins and Chris Froome have won millions of admirers around the world
with their stunning Tour de France victories in 2012 and 2013
respectively - but it seems that they can scarcely tolerate the sight
of each other. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Could
Cadel Evans be a surprise winner at the age of 37?
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 "Mark
Cavendish’s new book “At Speed” is out and the publishers asked if I
was interested in giving away a copy in a competition. In fact the
lucky winner will get the book and a signed team jersey and two other
podium finishers will get a copy of the book each." (inrng.com)
 Tour
de France stage winner last signing of French team. (cyclingnews.com)
 After
dominating the British scene in 2013, Hannah Barnes will test herself
across the Atlantic next year after securing a ride with the American
UnitedHealthcare team. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Multiple
Irish road race champion speaks about move to Synergy Baku team and
more. (velonation.com)
 Much
was different back then, including metal toe clips, leather hairnets
and Mafac brakes. (cxmagazine.com)
 As
Orbea’s flagship road bike, the Orca is getting a black friday makeover
which involves a lot of black. (bikerumor.com)
 Lezyne’s
CNC-Rod: sleek bit of aluminum provides the more ham-fisted among us
with a bit of extra leverage when it comes to bottom bracket and
cassette swaps. (bikemag.com)
 The
Gift to Prevent the Dreaded “Pick Me Up” Phone Call: Not-So-Mini-Pumps.
(cxmagazine.com)
 The
William Hill prize-winning true story of a 1960s gang of horse
nobblers.
(podiumcafe.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Absolute performance at a wallet-melting
price"
Videos:
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Disregards family’s request to instead become a lawyer. (velonation.com)
 Madiot
says decision will allow him to develop the new generation of French
cycling. (velonation.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). Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |  Where’s
Wiggo? A year ago Bradley Wiggins was all over the media. But now he’s
almost vanished from sight, understandable if he wants a
quiet family life away from being doorstepped by the paparazzi.
(inrng.com)
 Having
skipped the three week Italian tour in favour of the Tour de France and
Vuelta a Espana in recent years, Roche had asked his Saxo Bank team if
he could ride the 2014 edition as soon as it was announced that the
Giro would spend three days in Ireland next year. (stickybottle.com)
 Utrecht
presents 13.7 kilometer course through the city center.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "After
a heavy night of Friday night action at the Gent six day with a
promising weekend of bikes, beer, frites and track action ahead, there
was still time to enhance the weekend with one more Belgian staple –
Cyclocross." (pezcyclingnews.com)
| 
Rider still hoping to reach final resolution with Euskaltel Euskadi
team owners. (velonation.com)
 It
may be nearly 60 years ago, but as the Dutch city of Utrecht and ASO
prepare to unveil the details of the 2015 Tour de France start.
(cyclingnews.com)
Videos:
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 Peeters
tops junior men's rankings. (cyclingnews.com)
 Inside
Team Sky, available on Amazon.com, details Froome’s ride to victory in
the 2013 Tour and chronicles the season from Walsh’s insider view after
being embedded with the team throughout the season. (velonews.com)
 What’s
clear is that Peiper will expect and demand better performances from
his riders than John Lelangue, who resigned (or was forced out) after
this year’s Tour de France. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Belgian
already preparing for classics campaign after injury-filled season.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Slovakian
outlines key season goals. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2 out of 5 stars. "Improved feel over standard brake housing
but there are better options out there."
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).  "It’s
a one-man shop, totally. It does require more discipline, though.
Especially working at home, it’s a lot harder than people think."
(redkiteprayer.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |  Italian
faces two-year ban for alleged blood transfusion. (cyclingnews.com)
 What
you can do in an hour? If you can ride more than 49.7km then you can
take cycling’s Hour Record. (inrng.com)
 Gdansk
start will mark 25th anniversary of 1989 peaceful revolution.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Sky's Chris
Froome was stronger last year when working for
team-mate Bradley Wiggins</a> than at this
year's Tour de France, according to team Astana rival, Vincenzo Nibali.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Pass
distance of 5,690 vehicles analysed in variety of plain, 'pro' and
hi-vis clothing. (bikebiz.com)
 Saxo-Tinkoff
DS Mauduit outlines changes from 2013 approach. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lionel
Birnie takes a look back at Mark Cavendish's year. Although many claim
it as a failure, it was actually one of the Manxman's most successful
seasons yet. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 An
all-mountain bike that truly lives up to that billing. (bikemag.com)
 Originally
expected to go for $15,000 to 20,000 at a Sotheby’s auction, this
prototype Cinelli Laser Nostra was sold for a whopping $47,500.
(bikerumor.com)
|  US
BMX cyclist Jason Rogers tested positive for a banned stimulant in
March and is about to complete a nine-month suspension, the US
Anti-Doping Agency announced on Wednesday. (sbs.com.au)
 ACCPI
says UCI has ignored all correspondence, wants Cookson to address the
issue. (velonation.com)
 A
very small study on success in the Vuelta. (podiumcafe.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "One day this is how all sportive bikes will
ride."
 Belgian
memorial and British cemeteries to be passed in slightly changed
course. (velonation.com)
 Looking
back at the inaugural season of the new series. (cyclingnews.com)
 "After
a few months on these alloy/carbon wheels, it’s clear that they’re
well-suited for big, strong criterium riders who need a stiff wheel
that can handle abuse." (velonews.com)
 Providing
a new take on cargo hauling is NTS Works’ 2×4. As the name implies it’s
a two-wheel drive machine. (bikerumor.com)
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
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 Age
not a problem, says performance manager. (cyclingnews.com)
 Phinney
told to start strongly as he aims for Tour spot. (cyclingnews.com)
 Bike
races aren’t run in isolation. They cross countries, visiting villages
and capital cities alike but somehow the pro peloton doesn’t always
resemble the societies it rides through, it excludes women and there’s
not one openly gay rider. Men’s pro cycling is a man’s
world. (inrng.com)
 Gdańsk
start likely in tribute to the Solidarity movement that toppled
Communist regime. (velonation.com)
 While
she skipped World Cup no. 1 earlier in the month, 6x World Champion
Sarah Hammer left no doubt she is still on top as she rode to a
convincing win in the Women’s Omnium. (feltbicycles.com)
 Cofidis
rider released from custody on Monday. (cyclingnews.com)
 Route
of stage 12 altered to bring race into Langhe hills. (cyclingnews.com)
 Matt
Bazzano was a local kid with a cool Euro name and a cycling pedigree to
match. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Riding
indoors doesn't have to be dull—and it can put you on the fast track to
fitness. (bicycling.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). Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |  New
UCI president says alternative series not way to go. (velonews.com)
 35
year old Baden Cooke has announced that he will retire at the end of
2013, ending a 14-year career as one of Australia’s most decorated
cyclists. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Formula
One star Fernando Alonso wants to debut in cycling with a dream team.
He will present his project on the 2014 Tour de France’s first rest
day, July 15, and plans to have the squad race starting in the 2015
season. (velonews.com)
 Repositioned
Koppenberg likely to inspire positive racing, says three-time Ronde
racer, Daniel Lloyd. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Just
like in Part One of our road bike roundup, here we’ve got several
Euro-only brands. Actually, they’re all Euro brands you probably won’t
find Stateside." (bikerumor.com)
 US-based
Pro Conti squad partners with Italian manufacturer. (cyclingnews.com)
 Stage
race victory and defence of his national title listed as two key goals
for 2014. (velonation.com)
 A
bib short can be exceedingly expensive and tout a laundry list of
technical features — but if the chamois placement is off then it's all
for naught. (bikeradar.com)
 Take
a closer look at Cannondale's new race bike. The 2014 Synapse Hi-Mod
combines Tour de France performance with comfort fit for Paris-Roubaix.
(bicycling.com)
|  Bakelants
to donate maillot jaune to charity. (cyclingnews.com)
 Rider
said to have retired; prizemoney can’t be distributed until case
decision is official. (velonation.com)
 The
Climb may give further insight into modern sporting rivarly.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 German
Philipp Walsleben is the current German Cyclocross Champion and the
2009 U23 Cyclocross World Champion. (cxmagazine.com)
 Confirms
Tour de France is big season focus but wants to be good in every race
he rides.
(velonation.com)
 "This
was the first time I’ve ever experienced or heard of an actual bead
blowout on a tubeless tire/rim combo." (velonews.com)
 Multiple
Italian TT champion becomes part of UCI’s Professional Cycling Council.
(velonation.com)
 "Giro
has been adding new pieces to its apparel line and easily my favorite
piece from the fall line is the new Soft Shell Jacket."
(redkiteprayer.com)
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
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 Basque
Continental squad has 15 days to secure remainder. (cyclingnews.com)
 Chris
Froome (Sky) may be more complete and Nairo Quintana (Movistar) may be
a better climber, but Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) is smarter, according
his new teammate Michele Scarponi. He says Nibali will be able to
outwit his Tour de France foes to win next July. (velonews.com)
 Images
from Tim De Waele, on sale now. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fulsome
tributes following Frenchman’s death in car crash. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
recent focus on cycling safety, especially in cities, has regularly
featured the suggestion that cyclists ought to wear high visibility
clothing. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Focus
on Australian summer of racing begins with NSW Grand Prix.
(cyclingnews.com)
 These
wheels were a bit like an aerodynamic Bigfoot. (pelotonmagazine.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).  "Regardless
of how you feel towards kickstands on a road bike, judging by the
number of questions I used to get in the bike shop about them, there
are people out there that want one." (bikerumor.com)
 "Our
resident wrench answers your repair questions." (bicycling.com)
 Felt
really did their due diligence in the tunnel for the new AR. They went
to the San Diego Low-Speed Wind Tunnel – widely regarded as the gold
standard for bike testing. (aerogeeks.com)
 "So
many brands to see at Eurobike that just don’t make it Stateside that
make gorgeous (or at least interesting) bikes, Carrera being a fine
example." (bikerumor.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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operation Wednesday for shoulder and arm fractures. (velonation.com)
Garmin-Sharp rider motivated by thoughts of racing in front of Irish
fans, also speaks about other season aims.
 Australian
looks forward to working with Chavanel. (cyclingnews.com)
 Russian
rules out some proposals, final decision coming soon. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Absolutely awesome – a total no-brainer
upgrade."
 Northwave
are more than just shoes… The Evolution Tech jacket, bib tights and
Body Fit base layer and X-Cellent booties land just in time for the
cold. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Simply
put, it is a history of doping in U.S. professional cycling, which is
to say it is much more than just an account of Lance Armstrong’s fall
from grace. (redkiteprayer.com)
Over
the past few weeks, the Spanish star has visited Brazil, hit the wind
tunnel in the United States, and is now joining his teammates on
Spain’s Canary Islands for a preseason training camp. (velonews.com)
 There's
no denying it: women remain underrepresented on two wheels.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
Rail 50 wheels are designed to be the most aggressive of SRAM’s
aluminum offerings, but still don’t tip the scales in the wrong
direction. (bikemag.com)
 The
stem has done away with the wedge in favor of a standard two-bolt
clamp. (bikerumor.com)
|  Thieves
take off with bikes and van.
 Project Rainbow:
How British Cycling Reached the Top of the World by Rod
Ellingworth. (inrng.com)
 Calvin
Watson attracted the attention of staff at Trek Factory Racing and
signed a contract for the new team in August.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Dutchman
also plans on returning to Tour of California. (cyclingnews.com)
 Eighth
and second titles respectively; Mathieu van der Poel recognised as best
new talent. (velonation.com)
 Aero
road bikes have become so important that even the smaller manufacturers
of bespoke carbon bikes have felt the need to join the ‘faster for
free' bunch. Parlee is leading the charge with its latest model, the
ESX. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 "We
tested 11 finalists in four categories. These are our favorite models."
(bicycling.com)
 Shots
from the calendar include three men – Mills, is one of them again –
fixing a puncture. All the photos were taken around Llantrisant and
feature men aged 18 to 80. (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Pitch-perfect Colnago handling now
available at a realistic price."
 A
saddlebag ensures you always have the essentials while freeing up your
jersey pockets for the food and additional clothing required for a
training ride at this time of year. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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 Disaster
strikes Nys; Van der Haar denied by missed pedal; Wyman takes women’s
race. (velonation.com)
That's
right: no more boring ass Gieten circuit. They've seen sense and gone
for something new, which is actually the old race. (podiumcafe.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). 
Post-Christmas World Cup timing no good for non-Belgians.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Laura
Van
Gilder beats Emma White to second place. (cyclingnews.com)
Mourey beats Walsleben and Nys to second. (cyclingnews.com)
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Schleck to start season at Tour Down Under. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
latest tome by Irish journalist David Walsh lifts the lid on his time
spent embedded inside Team Sky last year - and a certain knighted rider
will not be happy with the results. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Apeldoorn
in the Netherlands is a not terribly distinguished place but in the
cycling-mad Netherlands it does offer something special.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 First
South East Asian rider to compete in the WorldTour. (cyclingnews.com)
 When
Google Glass finally becomes available to the masses, Strava will be
one of the first apps available. (bikerumor.com)
 The
war on compressed air is heading to the home front. (foxnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Exceptionally fast, with impeccable
handling and truly surprising levels of comfort."
| 33
year old Frenchman retired in 2012. (cyclingnews.com)
 "The
five-time Tour winner’s tall, lean, bronzed frame stood in sharp
contrast to the slouched shoulders and bulging paunches of the press
rabble." (velonews.com)
Corti
plays down suggestions that Team Colombia will seek to sign Anton.
Samuel Sanchez preferred...
 Basque
rider still without a team for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Simple, wireless functionality with a good
range of information."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "An outstanding value, impeccably balanced
cross-country bike that plays hard on the trail."
 The
best wheels require the best components and a great builder.
(karbonspeed.com)
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 The
2013 Superprestige Cyclocross - Gieten (Netherlands, Hansgrohe
Superprestige, Memorial Radomir Simunek) is Sunday, November
24. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
Mourey beats Walsleben and Nys to second. (cyclingnews.com)
 American
returns to Europe and goes unchallenged in the sand, topping Cant and
Harris. (velonation.com)
 Czech
rider signs with Specialized Racing Factory MTB Team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Seven-time
Uzbek champion targets Russian title in 2014. (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).  This
year’s EuroBike jury bestowed their prestigious GOLD Award upon the
Brooks Cambium C17, the first time a saddle has ever won said award in
the “Parts/Components” category. (bikerumor.com)
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Mourey wins the battle for second as former rainbow jersey dominates in
the sand. (velonation.com)
 "Year
of sacrifices" ahead for Fuglsang. (cyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Exceptionally fast, with impeccable
handling and truly surprising levels of comfort."
 Fabian
Cancellara considers Ardennes classics, hour record. (velonews.com)
 Rising
Welsh star on training benefits of riding boards and tarmac.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
The
best wheels require the best components and a great builder.
(karbonspeed.com)
A major era in professional cycling ended when the last two men to have
raced the Tour de France before World War II died this year.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
|  Belgian
facing USADA arbitration hearing in London in December.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
team clears up “two administrative formalities” to allow a seat at the
top table. (velonation.com)
 Richard
Meeker, a master’s cyclist, was suspended for two years due to
what he believes was his unknowing ingestion of a nutritional
supplement that was contaminated with a banned substance.
(cyclingillustrated.com)
 There’s
been a lot of chatter about the Tour of Flanders this past week with
news from the organizers that they’ve once again changed the parcours
of this great event after supposedly listening to fan’s input.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Having
undergone a significant makeover in 2012, the Ronde’s new parcours had
been attacked in some quarters for its finishing circuit and long, flat
sections in the latter half of the race. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 We’re
often told that the cutting edge of cycling is close to Formula One,
and while in most places there’s a gulf in the sophistication of the
engineering, Factor Bikes Vis Vires might be the exception that proves
the rule. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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 He’s
fashionable. He’s funny. He has weird hair. Taylor Phinney is also a
gifted racer, and there’s reason to expect much of him in the upcoming
year: He expects it of himself. (velonews.com)
 World
Cup leader well rested and eager to race. (cyclingnews.com)
 xperts
of the increasingly popular discipline discuss its success and what the
future may hold. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 2013-2014
Cyclocross season action continues Saturday with UCI Cyclocross World
Cup at Koksijde, Belgium. (Vlaamse Duinencross Koksijde).
Live streaming video: Elite Men: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 "I've
missed it this year, especially not being at the big races when you
hear what happened and who won," Emma Pooley has said.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
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to return to Giro d'Italia in 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
Route
from Cambridge to London wraps up three days in Great Britain.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
Cerevellum Scope continuously records what’s behind you in a 5
minute loop. Should you have an accident, the Scope has a built in
accelerometer that will detect the impact and save the last 5 minutes
as a record of events. (bikerumor.com)
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A major era in professional cycling ended when the last two men to have
raced the Tour de France before World War II died this year.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
 For
so long, Lance Armstrong was Goliath and his adversaries David.
Resources were in his favor. An adoring public stayed on message. He
won, at everything. But now, and for the first time in a while, he
finds himself in an unfamiliar position, that of the underdog.
(velonews.com)
 You
might think they’ve stolen Andy Schleck’s pyjamas but, no, this is an
initiation ceremony, a scene normally kept secret but inevitably public
thanks to smartphones and social media. (inrng.com)
 With
less than six months until the 2014 edition starts in
Belfast, several foreign riders have already locked the race into their
schedules. (velonews.com)
 Telenet-Fidea
rider hopes to continue fine form at World Cup this weekend.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Confirms
he negotiated with Sky and Cannondale before joining Garmin.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Penultimate
day of UCI Oceania Track Cycling Championships. (cyclingnews.com)
 Marianne
Vos, Olympic, road race and cyclo-cross world champion, is enthusiastic
about Britain's new Women's Tour in 2014, but admitted that she wasn't
certain to ride. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Route
du Sud organiser says Tour de France chief Prudhomme has highlighted
the problem. (velonation.com)
 American
sprinter joins Italian team of Tatiana Guderzo. (velonation.com)
The
best wheels require the best components and a great builder.
(karbonspeed.com)
|  Irishman
increasingly confident after Liège, Catalunya and Tour de France
success. (velonation.com)
 Mid-February
debut as he builds towards Tour and Vuelta. (cyclingnews.com)
Team was to employ 12 riders left without contracts for 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 A
cyclist's guide to boosting performance with the stimulant.
(bicycling.com)
 Preparing
location, intervals vs. duration, motivational tools, group vs. solo,
monitoring effort with hrm or power. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Basque
team also plans to lay off six other riders with contracts for 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
Cipollini Bond is a full carbon road bike, constructed in Italy in a
rather interesting way. Instead of a traditional one-piece monocoque,
the front and rear triangles are built separately, and then joined in a
process called ‘Atomlink’. (bikeradar.com)
 Few
bicycle companies have as storied a history as Mavic. Founded in 1889
by brothers Léon and Laurent Vielle, the French wheel and rim giant has
long been a leader in the category. (bikeradar.com)
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 On
Saturday we reach the mayhem of the Koksijde World CUp, and though
there won't be dunes in Sunday's Gieten Superprestige race, I hear the
corners get pretty sandy too. (podiumcafe.com)
 Vincent
remains leader of junior men's standings. (cyclingnews.com)
 We
pay him to perform on the road, says Omega Pharma-QuickStep manager.
(cyclingnews.com)
 A
broken rib, strangeness in Niel and the dunes of Koksijde.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Astana,
BMC and Garmin headline. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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Martin (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) could help continue a new round of hour
record attempts. The time trial world champion said that
if Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack) tries then he would also be
tempted. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Features
black color scheme, Twitter accounts and TTT world championship logo.
(cyclingnews.com)
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Former UCI president informed of EPO's rise. (cyclingnews.com)
 Which
ladies set the roads on fire this year? One name may dominate, but
there were a whole host of riders who made their mark on the women’s
racing scene in 2013. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 King
remains part of Italian WorldTour team. (velonation.com)
 Inexorably,
like sands through the hourglass, the year winds down… but the Cycling
Central podcasters just can’t help but get wound up! (sbs.com.au)
 A variety
of rides within close proximity and a landscape that was surely formed
with cyclists in mind. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Wahoo
Fitness just started shipping the RFLKT+, a handlebar-mounted computer
that 'reflects' the functionality of iPhone cycling apps with the added
ability to pick up ANT+ signals from things like heart rate straps or
power meters. It also has a barometric
altimeter. (bikeradar.com)
 Over
the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about bamboo bikes,
with Boo Bikes right in the thick of it. (bikerumor.com)
 New
models for XC, all-mountain, and DH riding are lighter, wider and less
expensive. (bicycling.com)
|  There
are few men in the American domestic peloton who got screwed quite like
Andrew Bajadali did. Three times, at the crux of the U.S. national road
championships, he was up against riders who admitted to using drugs for
most of their careers, and three times he lost — once, in a knockdown
sprint against George Hincapie in 2009. (velonews.com)
 Lance
Armstrong has reached a settlement with an insurance company over £1.8
million in performance bonuses paid to him from 1999 to 2001, his
spokesman said. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Must
rules be relaxed for creativity to flourish? (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Brother/sister
duo in American team. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Hmmmmmm.
This is what we find ourselves thinking as we ponder the POC Octal, a
new road helmet from the Scandinavian brand best known for its on-snow
gear." (velonews.com)
 Tired
of ruining your expensive kit with the holes of a thousand safety pins
every time you race? So was Jason Berry, so he set out to do something
to fix it. (bikerumor.com)
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 "We
won a monument this year, we put a guy in the top ten of the Tour de
France, and we won a stage in the Tour de France – the first Tour de
France mountain stage that our team has ever
won."(cyclingillustrated.com)
 Giant
favoured to supply bikes for next season. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Yates brothers, the most vaunted pair of young British riders since
Mark Cavendish a decade ago, are not afraid of straying far from home.
(velonews.com)
 Legendary
climb comes with just 45km to go; Paterberg still final slope in
Vlaanderens Mooiste. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
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to Flanders Classics for changing the route for the Tour of
Flanders. (inrng.com)
 Tour
a possibility, Classics and Commonwealth Games other targets.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
de France winner Chris Froome plans to develop Africa cycling by
focusing on Kenya's rich talent pool of endurance athletes, the Briton
said on Tuesday. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 By
law, bike riders are legitimate road users and, as such, have the same
rights and responsibilities as all other road users.
(rideons.wordpress.com)
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providing testimony under oath. (cyclingnews.com)
 Swiss
rider on retirement, Worlds and hour record. (cyclingnews.com)
 When
seven-time British national champion Helen Wyman approached the
finishing straight of 2012’s European Cyclocross Championships in
Ipswich, the crowd’s roar was deafening. (cxmagazine.com)
 "As
someone who cut his teeth on singletrack, I’m a little biased when I
say that mountain bikers have an edge when they hop into a cyclocross
race." (velonews.com)
 Dutchmen
secures contract. (cyclingnews.com)
 Team
Sky sprinter on route back to full fitness. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Want
to capture all of your bicycle exploits in glorious HD, but are tired
of running out of battery just before things start to get good?
(bikerumor.com)
| 
Backdated prescription not against the rules? (cyclingnews.com)
Belgian investigation underway into Daniël de Martelaere.
(velonation.com)
 "What
stuck Twisted Spoke was the consistent portrait of Armstrong as a
relentlessly self-centered personality right from the git
go." (atwistedspoke.com)
 France
From Inside Tours specializes in cycling holidays for small groups in
southern France. One of their most popular trips is the epic Conquer
the Pyrenees. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
engineers at Xentis have a serious performance background. Their parent
company makes exhaust systems for Porsche, Mercedes and even Moto GP
teams, so it’s no surprise their wheel sets are cutting edge.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
 Boardman
Bikes have developed a reputation for offering plenty of bang for your
buck but this, the Pro Carbon SLR, looks – on paper – superb value for
money even by the British brand’s standards. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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 Tour
de France champion Chris Froome has welcomed the introduction of
tougher penalties for doping, and admitted that he had been personally
“hit hard” by accusations he cheated his way to the second consecutive
Tour title for Great Britain. (velonews.com)
 Sometimes
you can look at big topics like calendar reform or concepts like “truth
and reconciliation”. But here’s a small practical problem that can be
easily fixed. (inrng.com)
 Belgian
seeks sixth victory at hometown race. (cyclingnews.com)
 Women’s
Giro and Route de France named as two big targets. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
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Wiggins paid me a huge compliment recently. He said that when he was a
young rider he wanted to ride with the elegance of Maurizio Fondriest."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 A
mathematics professor checks in with a detailed explanation of
high-speed shimmy sure to make your head hurt, but hopefully not as
badly as a wobbly, high-speed crash. (velonews.com)
 Olympic
mountain biker recovers from back injury. (cyclingnews.com)
 There
have been a number of advancements in powermeter technology in the past
year and all this competition is a fantastic thing for consumers – it
means better technology, more choices, and better prices for users
entering the market. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Component
manufacturer CrankBrothers has redesigned its three wheel offerings,
making them wider, stronger and more
affordable. (bikeradar.com)
 American
team’s men’s and women’s squads will ride Italian brand.
(velonation.com)
 For
roof rack users that park in a garage, it’s their worst nightmare.
(bikerumor.com)
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Squinzi threatened in 1999 after speaking out. (velonation.com)
 Responding
to allegations made by Lance Armstrong that he had helped cover up a
positive drug test from the 1999 Tour de France, former UCI president
Hein Verbruggen told VeloNews on Monday that Armstrong’s claim is
“nonsense.” (velonews.com)
 The
Swiss, who is rumoured to be a certain challenger for the record, told
Belgian sports network Sporza that it remains on his career to-do list
but refused to give a time frame or location when pressed. (sbs.com.au)
 The
café is a social highlight of many a bunch ride. Very few cyclists
don’t like coffee, and even fewer will publicly admit it to their
mates.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 From
the outside looking in, a cyclocross race might look like a contest of
sheer brute force. Pedal as hard as you can for an hour; if you pedal
harder than everyone else, you’ll win. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Twenty
three year old moves across from RadioShack Leopard, wants to ride a
Grand Tour in 2014. (velonation.com)
 Every
comeback is different, says Italian. (cyclingnews.com)
 Schwinn
recently announced the limited release of 500 commemorative “Fritz
Fifty” chrome-plated Sting-Ray bikes. (bikemag.com)
 There
are plenty of torque wrenches out there, electric and mechanical, and
plenty with a wider range of torque settings, but there’s just
something eye-catching about this one’s included oversized
bits. (bikerumor.com)
 A
group of sports scientists have developed a bike fit rig that
prioritises physiological data such as power and heart rate over
traditional body measurements to find a rider's most efficient and
natural cycling position. (bikeradar.com)
 All
of their rim designs start out with FEA stress analysis for lateral
bending, vertical loading (buckling), radial stress and loading and
static tire pressure. Once it’s worked out in the computer, they make
prototypes and test it for real. (bikerumor.com)
|  Ruling
expected in 30 days. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
wise and amusing Chris Fontecchio over at Podium Cafe did some
pondering on BMC this morning. He was questioning the identity of the
squad and where they were headed. (atwistedspoke.com)
 BMC
is a team with several identities, depending on whom you ask, and no
one overarching identity at all. (podiumcafe.com)
 Tiffany
Cromwell, Chantal Blaak and more to add international experience to
Specialized-lululemon squad. (podiumcafe.com)
 Interactivity
is the name of the game now when it comes to indoor training, and one
of the latest systems is live on-line racing with Tour de Giro, where
you can race your friends anywhere in the world along with a
lactate-hungry virtual peloton in real time. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "The
offseason is over. How did I spend it? Vacation? Almost. I got my
tonsils out." (velonews.com)
 Nairo
Quintana (Movistar), the best climber and best young rider at this
year’s Tour de France, remains undecided about his 2014 grand tour
plans. The Colombian, after pushing Chris Froome (Sky) to the limit,
wants to return to win the Tour but may detour to the Giro d’Italia.
(velonews.com)
 Knog
was founded in Australia in 2003 with the goal of developing unique,
innovative bicycle electronics and accessories. (cxmagazine.com)
 Now
in its fourth year and bigger than ever, Philadelphia’s annual bike
show focuses heavily on urban riding, but features plenty of snazzy
road and mountain gear as well. (bicycling.com)
 "The
most popular item in the range is the bike box BH96910, but the folding
bike box BH96006 is also selling very well." (bikebiz.com)
 American
Classic is best known for its high-performance wheelsets. Take a tour
inside the company's Taiwan factory and see how it's
done. (bikeradar.com)
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 WADA’s
adopted a new code that will apply from 2015 onwards. It includes a
four year ban for serious doping offences. Will this change anything?
 By
now, pretty much everyone knows the story of Evelyn Stevens, the
investment banker who first jumped on a bike back in 2007 and quickly
discovered she had superhuman talent. (bicycling.com)
 World
champion TTT squad adds four, competes lineup for next season.
(velonation.com)
 Mike
Garrigan (Van Dessel Factory Team) and Laura Van Gilder (Van
Dessel-Mellow Mushroom) won the elite races at Kutztown Cross in
Pennsylvania over the weekend. (velonews.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).  Whether
you're a flatlands specialist, a mountain goat or something in between,
there's a fair chance you'd like to be a little stronger when it comes
to climbing. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Tour
de France will be main objective of campaign. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Cannondale CAADX Disc is an excellent example of the modern cyclo-cross
utility bike: versatile enough to use as an all-weather commuter,
winter training bike or to thrash around a cyclo-cross course for an
hour. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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seeking to have Qui Tam case overturned, Landis’ legal team seeking
further damages. (velonation.com)
Since when does anyone believe Lance Armstrong? (cyclingnews.com)
 The
former patron of pro cycling has now dropped his self omérta and is
naming names and dropping science. (atwistedspoke.com)
Texan meets with O’Reilly, says Verbruggen was central to 1999
cover-up. (velonation.com)
 Former
US Elite Road Race Champion Ben King has decided that after three years
with Radio Shack, a change is due. The 24 year-old from Virginia will
ride in the service of Jonathan Vaughters’ Garmin squad from January
1st. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Rio
Olympics longer-term goal, confirms intention to race until 2016.
(velonation.com)
|  Oleg
Tinkoff rumored to be one of four parties at the table. (velonation.com)
Having
been the first person to speak to the media about drug taking by Lance
Armstrong and his US Postal team, Irish soigneur Emma O’Reilly has come
face to face with the American for the first time in 13 years.
(stickybottle.com)
 Team
says MPCC does important work for credibility of the sport.
(velonation.com)
 American
looking to improve in 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
Fabian
Cancellara’s done it all. He’s donned rainbow stripes, mined Olympic
gold, brandished yellow jerseys, and hoisted cobblestone trophies.
(velonews.com)
 The
United States has been ground zero for the developmentof aerodynamic
wheels. The wide revolution started with Zipp’s Firecrest shape in
Indianapolis and was quickly followed by ENVE and Bontrager wide body
rims manufactured in Utah and Wisconsin respectively.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
 Coffee
is good for you, a new study says. Wait, no, coffee is actually not
that good for you, a newer study says. It seems like research on coffee
keeps contradicting itself: It is simultaneously the cause of and the
cure to everything. (today.com)
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Walsleben takes second after testing the master. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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tide finally turned in the men’s race for Sunday, with Tim Johnson
taking the win after two days of Jeremy Powers’ domination.
(cxmagazine.com)
 Two
more years each for Australian and Canadian at WorldTour team.
(velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Offering jersey-like stretch with a
waterproof-jacket function, this is our new favorite midweight rain
jacket."
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Texan meets with O’Reilly, says Verbruggen was central to 1999
cover-up. (velonation.com)
 For
a year now, a list of names has lain buried beneath black ink; the
names of riders, staff, those in the periphery of the sport who were,
perhaps still are, focal to doping. (velonews.com)
 Vienna:
it conjures up images of schnitzel, strudel and Johann Strauss waltzes
but a new book from a tradition-rich publishing house in the Austrian
capital reveals another aspect of the city now nearly forgotten.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Great handling, improved fit and
outstanding automatic suspension but potential fork and foot issues."
|  Former
Coast team sponsor wants three month’s salary back due to doping
confession. (velonation.com)
 The
problem of doping in cycling has become so widespread that drastic
action is needed and justified. (stickybottle.com)
 With
the 2014 season looming, Vuelta champion Chris Horner, former Vuelta
winner Juan Jose Cobo, four-time Tour de France stage winner Luis Leon
Sanchez and former Tour polka dot jersey Samuel Sanchez are all still
looking for a contract. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Former
doper set to become the oldest rider in the peloton. (cyclingnews.com)
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2013 Superprestige Cyclocross - Asper-Gavere (Hansgrohe GP) is Sunday,
November 17. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Sanne Cant wins a race-long battle with Helen Wyman to take women’s
race. (velonation.com)
 Jeremy
Powers and Katerina Nash are two for two after winning Saturday’s
second round of the three-day Jingle Cross Rock weekend. (velonews.com)
 Hasselt
(BPost Bank) and Gavere (SuperPrestige) on tap. (podiumcafe.com)
 Armanda
Millar takes second, Meredith Millar third. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Sporty and great fun – a true rider's bike
from Tennessee's metal masters."
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team and Guercilena working on the details. (cyclingnews.com)
 "In
person, he’s exactly as promised. He shakes my hand, looks me in the
eye and often leans forward to listen
thoughtfully." (atwistedspoke.com)
 Sprint
success for 23 year old Kiwi. (velonation.com)
 Ted
King’s welcomes another year of domestiques’ work in Cannondale’s
green. The Italian team renewed his contract through 2014, expecting
the American to help Peter Sagan and make a return to the Tour de
France. (velonews.com)
 Enjoy
bike racing? Like coffee? Here’s a story that combines both and much
more. It’s a true story rather than a fairy tale which makes it a
compelling read as it ranges from development and discovery but also
failure and frustration. (inrng.com)
 From
"Candy" Schleck to some longer stretches of the pun long bow -
Fettucine Alfredo Binda stands out - no professionals were spared in a
light-hearted crowd-sourced conversation that bastardised cyclist names
for their 'chubby' equivalents. (sbs.com.au)
 "We've
seen some brilliant ideas crop up via the Kickstarter crowdfunding
platform, and with more than 51,000 successful pledges to date, new
ideas are constantly emerging." (bikeradar.com)
|  His
solid season earned him a place in the national squad for the Elite
World Road Race Championships in Florence in support of former
‘crosser’ but now increasingly dangerous roadman, Zdenek Stybar.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
Tour de France is first geography lesson, second a bicycle race. Before
a pedal has been turned we check maps and look at elevation profiles to
parse the route. Mountains, valleys, plains and coastlines
matter. (inrng.com)
 Chris
Horner continues on the job hunt and Lennard Zinn discusses his slow
move away from round-curve handlebars. (velonews.com)
 The
best of the last week. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "The SealSkinz mittens are incredibly
warm, but at the cost of dexterity."
 UK
tubing manufacturer Reynolds announced last week they would launch a
brand new stainless steel general purpose tubeset in the new
year. (bikeradar.com)
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2013 GVA Bpost Bank Trophy Cyclocross at Hasselt (GP van Hasselt) is
Saturday, November 16. Live streaming video: 2:45pm CET
(8:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Argos-Shimano
has built a successful foundation by forgoing big-ticket stars and
established pros, instead mining for undiscovered talent. (velonews.com)
 Riis
enthusiastic about trio of young riders. (velonation.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).  Much
of the course weaved through a freshly mowed open field and there was a
small spiral and a set of barriers to break things up. (cxmagazine.com)
 Vuelta
a España winner the most tested of all American athletes under USADA
system. (velonation.com)
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New Anti-Doping Code to start in 2015. (cyclingnews.com)
 “At
the moment I’m an Euskaltel rider for the next two seasons.”
(cyclingnews.com)
 Team
Sky’s British sprinting ace Ben Swift is on the road to recovery after
an injury-disrupted 2013 season and cannot hide his delight at being
back on the bike again. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Stephen
Roche had the kind of success in 1987 that any rider could only dream
of; taking the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and finally the World
Championships. But after lifting that title at the end of the year, his
career took a turn for the worse as a result of injury.
(stickybottle.com)
 Cycle
Mode is Japan’s largest bicycle festival and unlike Eurobike or
Interbike, which are largely industry trade shows, Cycle Mode is aimed
at consumers. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Take
the sting out of winter-ravaged roads with Bontrager's new IsoZone
handlebar padding. The dense gel material fits beneath your usual bar
tape to damp vibrations without adding much
bulk. (bikeradar.com)
|  Lance
Armstrong could see his lifetime doping ban cut to eight years if he
plays a part in cycling's upcoming inquiry. He would need to provide
"extraordinary evidence," which he has refused to do so far.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BMC
decides not to suspend the former Lampre rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 After
his brilliant 2013 season, Dan Martin is one of the most visible riders
in the WorldTour peloton. He won the Volta a Catalunya,
Liège-Bastogne-Liège and a mountain stage of the Tour de France, and
had some near-misses at the Flèche Wallonne, Il Lombardia and Tour of
Beijing. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 The
race organizers did what many people in California do when facing
difficult problems: they said, “screw it, we’re going to the
beach.” (atwistedspoke.com)
 Carbon
fiber specialists Parlee launched their first aero road
bike, the ESX, with a unique ‘Recurve’ tube profile and adjustable
headtube. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 There’s
never been a better selection of winter road bike tires combining
trustworthy all-weather performance with everyday
survivability. (bikeradar.com)
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Vuelta
a España winner the most tested of all American athletes under USADA
system. (velonation.com)
 Pro
cycling is beautiful sport but follow some of the sponsors behind the
teams and they’re not always as clean as the riders are supposed to
be. (inrng.com)
 He
just wants to ride Tour de France and enjoy the scenery, be happy on
his bike, up the mountains, down the backside, smile for the fans, have
a croissant or two. (atwistedspoke.com)
 The
1987 Tour de France winner is proud of his training camp business,
of
charity sportive Tour de Cure, but most of all, of his son Nicolas.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Photos
from US cyclocross race show prototype groupset being put through its
paces. (road.cc)
 Selvaggi
signs contract, squad said to be full; Samuel Sanchez’ rumoured move
won’t happen. (velonation.com)
 The
veteran power meter company PowerTap has a new Bluetooth 4.0 option for
its hub-based system that is compatible with most modern
smartphones. (bikeradar.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). Rules
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denied it for years. But in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance
Armstrong admitted one of the biggest non-secrets in sports: He doped.
(nbcnews.com)
 Cycling
has a difficult process of soul-searching to get through if it is to
restore its reputation after years of doping scandals, new
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said on
Thursday. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Senior
product manager behind the new R785 disc system, Dave Lawrence, talks
about
what the largest component brand on the planet has to say about drop
bar disc brakes. (velonews.com)
"We're
in a better place than we were a month and a half ago."
(cyclingnews.com)
 "Bicycle
Blue Book is just two things, a valuation tool and a marketplace. The
valuation is simple. It’s a way for you to go online and look up how
much your bicycle is worth." (pelotonmagazine.com)
 The
best thing about a good tire is forgetting about it. Not losing a
wheel. Not fixing a flat. Not worrying about the rock you think just
touched your rim. (velonews.com)
 O-Synce
cycling computers have a new handlebar mounted Bluetooth LE (low
energy) smartphone remote control. The unit uses a few small buttons to
let you control your music, answer a call or, at launch, toggle and
zoom through Magic Maps’ cycling app. (bikerumor.com)
|  American
team "complete and final" for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
BMC rider facing suspension in Mantova case. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
de France winner wants Armstrong to tell the truth. (cyclingnews.com)
 New
riders gather for wilderness team building. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A tear-resistant carcass and winter rubber
compound make the 4 Season a consistently strong performing winter
tire."
 Simplistic
& stylish design of MORGAW saddles with real active comfort and
other benefits is developed to accommodate your riding needs and color
taste. (indiegogo.com)
 Want
to find more time for cycling? Start out by pedaling less.
(bicycling.com)
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Reedie
to take over at helm of anti-doping organization. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
champion feels that full disclosure from disgraced American “can put
the story to bed.” (velonation.com)
 He
may have had to give up his education while at national school to work
on the family farm after his father fell ill, but today Irish cycling
great Sean Kelly was decked out in the cap and gown of a graduate.
(stickybottle.com)
 Leader
of new Trek team says his only goal is to enjoy his cycling.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Vincenzo
Nibali will again work with trainer Paolo Slongo as he prepares to win
the Tour de France next year. After five years together at Cannondale,
Astana hired Slongo and reunited the duo. (velonews.com)
 Vincent
on top of junior men's standings. (cyclingnews.com)
 Mountain
bike world champion may test his legs in new discipline.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
World Cup race to be held as planned, but calls for more thought in
calendar preparation. (velonation.com)
 Course
details launched for 2.HC-ranked Malaysian race. (velonation.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).  Dubbed
Steps, the groupset has been engineered for e-bikes, a booming market
in Europe, where sales are expected to grow by 13 percent in Germany
alone this year.
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president believes investigation into doping will start early next
year. (cyclingnews.com)
 Agreement
reached to investigate past doping in cycling. (cyclingnews.com)
 New
UCI Vice President introducing changes. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
don’t like excuses and have never had much time for people or bike
riders who make them. Yet as that hardest week unfolded, I could find
and point to factors that in some way mitigated the near misses that,
it being me, were now invariably described as 'failures.'"
(velonews.com)
 Team
manager Luijkx says they are now settling. (cyclingnews.com)
 Bernard
Hinault, Phil Liggett and many more in new Open University video
series.
(road.cc)
 Euskaltel
leader expresses interest in advisory role in Emirates.
(cyclingnews.com)
Niyonshuti
defies expectations with early return to racing, will lead MTN Qhuekba
in Tour of Rwanda.
 Home
tour to mark competitive return for rider who suffered deep vein
thrombosis after a flight. (velonation.com)
 Ireland
has enjoyed a renaissance of late with success that rivals the glory
days of Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly in the 1980s. (velonews.com)
 Juan
Antonio Flecha and Marco Pinotti shared the final breakaway of their
professional careers during the last stage of the Tour of Beijing.
(cyclingillustrated.com)
 Felt’s
Tour de France-proven AR line of aero road bikes have revised
shapes that the company says lets them incur even less aerodynamic
drag. (bicycling.com)
|  The
Eurosport cycling podcast is back for another episode as Scott O’Raw
and John Galloway break down all the latest goings-on in the sport.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Congress to ratify four-year bans and extended statute of limitations.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Dutchman
subject of book about the 2013 season. (cyclingnews.com)
 New
squad will debut in 2014, joining existing men’s squad. (velonation.com)
 Winter
is the best of times and the worst of times. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Leave
it to a company that created Oragami inspired fenders to rethink the
multi tool. (bikerumor.com)
 With
today’s fabric capabilities, making something water- and windproof
isn’t exactly an achievement. Instead, the true testament to design
capability is incorporating the aforementioned into something that’s
lightweight, comfortable, and breathable. (competitivecyclist.com)
 Anyone
who’s turned a wrench in a bike shop has seen their fair share of gunky
chains, often resulting from well-intentioned fathers who figured that
WD-40 would fix their kid’s squeaky chain. (velonews.com)
 Santa
Cruz builder John Caletti is known for his immaculate TIG-welding.
(redkiteprayer.com)
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UCI has said it will make contact with Lance Armstrong once the finite
details of their independent commission have been confirmed. This is
expected in the next few weeks, possibly before the new year.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Time
running out for Spaniard. (velonation.com)
Young Belgian impresses in Jaarmarktcross Niel. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
hoping to bounce back after a disastrous 2013. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Fuji MAC Series Present by SRAM delivered two edge-of-your-saddle
exciting days of racing at this weekend’s FSVS CX (Fair Hill) and HPCX
(Highland Park), races six and seven of the series. (cxmagazine.com)
Races
& Results.
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Levi's, the brand that defined my childhood, is coming back around in a
big way: by hiring cyclists in their design department and putting out
a line of commuter fashions!" (podiumcafe.com)
Oldest
of the Schleck brothers says he turned the page. (cyclingnews.com)
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Armstrong would need "something close to a miracle" to get his lifetime
ban from cycling re-examined, World Anti-Doping Agency president John
Fahey said on Tuesday. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Lance
Armstrong has gone on the PR offensive the last few weeks. In his wide-
ranging four part interview with Daniel Benson at
cyclingnews.com, he worked on his
redemption. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Experience
will give Peter Sagan an additional edge next year, according to his
team Cannondale. It is a scary, thought since already this year he
placed second in two of cycling’s biggest one-day races and won the
Tour de France’s green jersey. (velonews.com)
 German
hopes to find back form and guide younger riders to success.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "I
currently have two wheelsets — Zipp 404s with an 11-25 cassette and
Fulcrum 3 with a 12-29 cassette. Do I need to reset to zero and
reprogram my rear derailleur after each wheelset change?" (velonews.com)
 Scott
also released a “Tuned” version of their Genius 700 – basically how you
would spec a dream 150mm lightweight build. (bikerumor.com)
 The
main frame of the trainer is manufactured from steel and is an A-frame
style affair, it feels sturdily made and is secure on it’s feet once
set up on a good level floor. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Austrian
brand Airstreeem have revealed their 2014 wheel lineup which they say
is their most groundbreaking to date. (road.cc)
|  The
cost of his campaign was covered by funds from British Cycling's
international relations budget. (sbs.com.au)
 New
UCI vice-president outlines her vision for the future of the female
sport. (velonation.com)
 The
Vuelta is French now, at least in the sense that the race is now 100%
owned by ASO, the owners of the Tour de France and other races.
 In
no small part thanks to his amazing stamina and efforts of completing
the Giro, Tour de France & Vuelta in the same year for the last
two years running Adam Hansen is one of the most popular domestiques in
the WorldTour today. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Race
director outlines his vision for the future of Spain’s Grand Tour.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Today’s
average trail bike (“enduro,” “all-mountain,” or whatever) has made its
mark on riding technique and component development. (velonews.com)
 The
Hot Twin two piece stem is available now with one half in Black, and a
Blue, Gold, Orange or Silver twin. (bikerumor.com)
 Zach
McDonald doesn’t care what you think about him. “I should probably get
better at networking,” the former U23 National Champion and current
Elite Nationals silver medalist admits ruefully. (cxmagazine.com)
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Oldest
of the Schleck brothers says he turned the page. (cyclingnews.com)
 World
champion recovers from a poor start to take annual Armistice Day race.
(velonation.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).  Nestled
in the heart of Taiwan is the mighty Wuling Mountain, an intimidating
peak which tops out at a staggering 3,275m above the Pacific Ocean.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Too
bad that nice jersey had to go and get all dirty... (podiumcafe.com)
 National
Champion Jonathan Page may be sidelined, or at least not in fighting
form, for a few weeks due to a broken rib. (cxmagazine.com)
 While
most American cyclocross professionals are racing disc brakes, most
Europeans have resisted switching to disc brakes. (cxmagazine.com)
Thoughts
after riding Bontrager's Aeolus 3 D3 and our faithful Mavic Ksyrium
Elite S. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Smiles
for miles and a wheelie the whole way. (bikemag.com)
 Cameron
Dodge (Scott Racing) and Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom) won
Sunday’s HPCX cyclocross race in Highland Park, N.J.. (velonews.com)
 The
wifi and GPS-enabled VIRB Elite (US$399.99) – a new rival to
the latest from GoPro, the Hero 3+ Black action
camera. (bikeradar.com)
 If
you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Factor Vis Vires, now
might be your first chance. (bikerumor.com)
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when he should be on top of the world, Horner finds himself lost in
space, without a firm deal to race next season. (velonews.com)
 The
Tour of Taihu finished over the weekend and with it, the last
high-ranking UCI road race of 2013. So here is the final count of wins
obtained by teams in 2013. (inrng.com)
 Le
Tour goes off the rails, crashes into old University dormitories.
(podiumcafe.com)
 Two-time
national cross champion on getting started, bike handling, course
technique, training and equipment. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Giro
d'Italia preparations continue without the race's chief, Michele
Acquarone. Organiser RCS Sport sent a delegation to Dublin on Thursday
to meet Irish prime minister, Enda Kenny and to plan next year's
opening stages. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Average
age of 24 for Italian team with just four changes from 2013.
(velonation.com)
 Former
national champion targets stage victories in 2014. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Australian
joins elder brother Bernie at newest ProContinental team.
(velonation.com)
Whether you want to finish a century, join a group ride, or commute to
work, you can build on your experience to bump your riding up a notch.
(bicycling.com)
 Found
on Ivan Basso’s training bike is FSA’s adjustable height seat post to
let him fine tune his position during training while in motion.
(bikerumor.com)
 A
few years ago Guru introduced a bike fit system which utilized an
automated fitting machine paired with an extensive data base of
existing bike geometries. (bikerumor.com)
 Team
Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team,
has announced a partnership with Orbea bicycles for the 2014 and 2015
seasons. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 At
3.1 kg for the groupset, it's one of the lightest drive systems
currently available. (bikebiz.com)
|  "I
learned all my doping news from Cyclingnews" says 42-year-old Vuelta
winner. (cyclingnews.com)
Race
director rejects possibility of women’s equivalent race.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Lance
Armstrong has said he will testify with "100 percent transparency and
honesty" at any independent enquiry into doping in cycling but wants
assurances he will be treated fairly. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Few
would question Mr. Ryan’s commitment to and the support he's provided
for Australian cycling in the past 20 years. But is he the right man
for the Cycling Australia presidency? (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Spaniard
begins his 2014 season with a trip to the Americas. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fall
season, female participation and meet Kate Courtney. (cyclingnews.com)
 Here’s
the simple truth: Every device meant to safeguard your bike from
thieves can be broken. (bicycling.com)
 Here’s
Ritchey’s Logical new bits, De Marchi’s old and new school and Felt’s
new Aero solution. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Canyon
has launched the latest additions to its 2014 family in the Inflite AL
series. The new bikes come from the same genus as the Ultimate AL road
bike, so silhouettes may well seem familiar, but these are different
beasts altogether. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
new Falco V combined radical shaping with a multitude of deep NACA aero
profiles and clever touches to make a real standout bike.
(bikerumor.com)
 Most
mechanics’ favorite tools are the simple ones, like my Paul Component
Engineering Rasta Bottle Opener, which pulls double duty as a 15mm
cantilever tool. (velonews.com)
 The
Garmin VIRB’s proprietary mount is accompanied by only a
GoPro compatible mount adapter. So, before you rush
out to buy your K-EDGE, know your options. (bikerumor.com)
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2013 Soudal Classics Cyclocross series (previously Fidea) continues
Monday, November 11 with the Jaarmarktcross at Niel. Live
streaming video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Katie
Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) swept the weekend’s racing at the
MudFund Derby City Cup in Kentucky. (velonews.com)
 Report:
Colombian star to head for Italy next May. (cyclingnews.com)
 Niels
Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) rode away from world champion Sven Nys
(Crelan-KDL) and Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Napoleon Games) to win the
Hamme-Zogge stop of the Superprestige series on Sunday. (velonews.com)
 Pair
engages in physical battle for Superprestige lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Kankovsky
runner-up over Shpilevskiy. (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).  Polish
rider gives himself a passing grade, but barely, in 2013.
(velonation.com)
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Board meetings in Melbourne ratify decision. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
first Irish stage winner in the Tour de France in more than two
decades, Dan Martin admits that he may have to forgo a ride in the 2014
Tour to get a good result at the Giro d’Italia, which begins in Ireland
next May. (velonews.com)
 American
links up with Talansky. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I
think it is certainly the most difficult parcours I’ve ever raced on.”
(velonation.com)
 After
several years of successful brand-building and high sales figures
throughout Europe, Boardman Bikes were finally made available in North
America a few months ago. (roadbikeaction.com)
 "Like
most cyclists, I have several bikes hanging in my garage. Which is my
favorite? That’s easy—the Mariposa porteur bike that my father built
for me eight years ago." (competitivecyclist.com)
|  "It's
about solutions not sanctions' German says. (cyclingnews.com)
Deconstructing the Lance Armstrong story. (cyclingnews.com)
Belgian nets first major win of the season in Superprestige.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Disc
brakes have begun permeating the amateur cyclocross ranks but up until
now, detractors of the technology have always been able to use the
argument that top pros were still running on cantilevers. That
landscape has now been forever altered. (bikeradar.com)
 It’s
a challenge unlike any other. There may be races to higher altitudes,
but for eye-watering gradients and morale-sapping length the Taiwan KOM
Challenge trumps them all. World Tour riders have come here and had
meltdowns – 87 kilometers of climbing can do that to you!
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Life,
to Zilong Wang, is like a bicycle. To stay balanced, he keeps rolling
forward - even when the bicycle is stolen by a homeless guy on a San
Francisco street corner. (sfgate.com)
 Strava’s
game-ified cycling like nothing else before it, turning virtually any
hill, flat or descent into a leaderboard. The only “problem” with it
was you didn’t know if you toppled a segment’s record until you
finished the ride. Not any more. (bikerumor.com)
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 Yonamine
(Taiwan KOM) beats Tiffany Cromwell to women’s title. (velonation.com)
 US
champion Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) showed rising form
with a dominating performance at the Eva Bandman park in Louisville,
Kentucky. (cyclingnews.com)
 It's
a Belgian oddball double-header, with Bollekescross and Niel.
(podiumcafe.com)
 The
2013 Hansgrohe Superprestige Cyclocross - Hamme-Zogge is Sunday,
November 10. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Double
Vuelta stage-winning Frenchman can’t wait for the 2014 season to start.
(velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
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Levi’s Commuter line has been around for a few years now, and the 511s
have been the slim-cut, button fly staple of the line.
(competitivecyclist.com)
"When
I told a friend what I was up to, he called it the 'Dopers’ Fondo.'”
(bikerumor.com)
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Belgian appears before disciplinary commission. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2014 Tour de France will commemorate the 1914-1918 war but this time of
year sees many in annual remembrance ceremonies, the rituals of wreath
laying and the pledge of “never again.” (inrng.com)
 Orica
rider to skip Giro d'Italia in 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 Another
busy week for cycling means there has been plenty going
on over the last seven days. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Experienced
domestique and two developing sprinters remain with blue-fuchsia-green
squad. (velonation.com)
 Wirelessly
play your music through multiple Boombotix speakers or anything
connected to an iOS device (headphones, the device itself or *gasp*
another brand bluetooth speaker). Casual group rides just got a lot
more fun. (bikerumor.com)
 The
Shimano RS81 C35 aluminium carbon laminate clincher is a wheel that
combines many talents in one package: able to get up to speed quickly,
hold momentum, and owing to its 35mm rim depth, capable of holding firm
in a cross wind. (roadcyclinguk.com)
Landis,
yellow jerseys and if he's really sorry for what he did.
(cyclingnews.com)
|  Danish
fans growing weary of tell-all autobiographies from former doping
riders? (velonation.com)
 Shimano
prepare a new bike for the Belgian world champion. (cyclingnews.com)
 No
Tour de France for new Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vice-president
steps up as only candidate to replace Brian Cookson. (velonation.com)
 All-diabetes
team planning for new season.
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2013 Hansgrohe Superprestige Cyclocross - Hamme-Zogge is Sunday,
November 10. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 "When
I told a friend what I was up to, he called it the 'Dopers’ Fondo.'”
(bikerumor.com)
 Some
sprinters are feared for their switching but Alessandro Petacchi tried
a different kind of move this year when he announced his retirement
only to switch to OPQS. The UCI shut the door on this and a blocked
Petacchi had to wait until August to move teams. (inrng.com)
 Double
world champion sweeps 2013 awards with four category wins.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Prudhomme:
“Utrecht fits perfectly into the Tour.” (velonation.com)
Lagos
de Covadonga and Ancares likely to be among the high points.
(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).  If
it hadn’t have been for an early-September crash in Belgium that kept
him inactive for four weeks, Rogers would probably have topped his
career-high season total of 86 race days. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 “I’m
happy to be here and support it, and hopefully my presence can have a
positive effect on the race.” (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "A totally focused race weapon, it is a
blisteringly rapid riot of a bike."
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yellow jerseys and if he's really sorry for what he did.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Malaise.
Anger. Sympathy. Irreverence. When it comes to EPO-era doping
admissions, reactions to them run the emotional gamut. (velonews.com)
 Italian
team promises new internal rules after doping cases. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
round-up of the top ten mountain men on this year's UCI WorldTour.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 French
rider preparing for 2014 debut with IAM Cycling
(cyclingnews.com)
 Marcel
Kittel was an unstoppable force in the bunch sprints in 2013, powering
to 16 wins on the season, including a breakout four stage victories in
the Tour de France. (velonews.com)
 Chrono
des Nations Espoir champion prepares for winter of road miles, gym
work, and track competition. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Officials
in talks with ASO about future races.
 An
all-carbon saddle from Genetic weighs a fairly
respectable 160g. The padding up top is flattened and curved to reduce
pressure on the perineum. (bikeradar.com)
| 
Organization wants WADA to add tramadol to Prohibited List.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Guadalajara
gets January slot on the calendar. (cyclingnews.com)
 Series
heads to the Andes to kick off its second year. (cyclingnews.com)
Australian rider part of Taiwan KOM challenge, will race to 3275
kilometres above sea level tomorrow. (velonation.com)
 "We're
going to do some big things." (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
not one product, but four that all fit in the palm of your hand: smooth
the skin with VELOBODY Shave Stick & Antifriction Chamois
Cream, mount your phone with the BiKase DryKase, shout it loud with the
Outdoor Tech® Buckshot Rugged Wireless Speaker, and charge it up with
the Power Rocks Super Magicstick Portable Battery Recharger, Sort of…
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Fancy
yourself a mini Spartacus? Even if you have no delusions of grandeur
but have been waiting to get your hands on Cancellara’s bike, now might
be your chance. (bikerumor.com)
 From
the Jupiler-filled mud fields of Belgium to lager-splattered backyard
courses across America, it’s hard to find cyclocross without a six-pack
of beer nearby. (bicycling.com)
 While
Topeak’s PrepStation remains their gawd-I-wish-I-had-that halo product,
the new PrepBox brings the mobile premium bicycle tool kit within most
of our reach. (bikerumor.com)
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 Nearly
two million people watch online. (cyclingnews.com)
 AEG
working with visitors bureau, city government uninformed.
(cyclingnews.com)
 World
champion Rui Costa met with his new Lampre-Merida team last week to put
pieces in place for the 2014 Tour de France. (velonews.com)
 World
Champion to ride with disc brakes this weekend. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
debate over discs for cross has long covered the fact that the pros in
Europe didn’t want them – well whether he wanted them or not, Sven Nys
is making the switch. (bikerumor.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).  Former
Belkin rider close to deal with Spanish team for 2014.
 22
year-old American Joshua Berry, it’s a long way from his home town of
Ketchum, Idaho to the French Mediterranean coast – but that’s where
he’s riding, for La Pomme Marseille. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 There
are two basic things to sort out when it comes to setting up your
cleats: the angle of the cleat on the sole of your shoe, and its
fore-aft position. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Hot
on the heels of BBB’s snappily named BTL36 workstand, we have the
Minoura W-3100.
 “The
day will arrive when someone will put lead in our pockets because we’ve
found that God made man too light.” (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Chill Zone will likely save the day against
seized threads and rusted parts."
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Armstrong is still coming to terms with the fallout of his recent
doping confession but still hopes to be part of a way forward for the
sport. (sbs.com.au)
 Dane
asked father to give his blood for homologous blood transfusion.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Ted
King will continue in Cannondale’s green colors next year and is on
track for another Tour de France start, general manager Roberto Amadio
confirmed on Thursday. (velonews.com)
 Earlier
study said painkilling drug could shave 30 seconds off 10-mile time
trial. (road.cc)
 With
less than 100 days until the Winter Olympics there’s one fast-growing
winter sport that won’t be there: cyclo-cross. Should it be included
for 2018? Could it be included? (inrng.com)
 Pro
scene gets a boost from influx of teams. (cyclingnews.com)
 "The
team pursuit squad had a good ride at the Manchester World Cup and
we’re not far off where they were at before the Olympics."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Tubeless
wheels are a standard in mountain biking but despite availability for
several years now, tubeless tech for smoother road surfaces hasn’t
caught on as quickly, despite claimed weight and puncture resistance
advantages. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Deux
North, a cycling brand created by brothers James and Dylan Nord, is out
to tell a different kind of story. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "With its hydraulic brakes, the Mares has
the slow to match its go."
 Just
as there was a virtual cottage industry of books about Lance Armstrong
as he built up his legendary status, get ready now for a rash of new
accounts about his downfall. (velonews.com)
 With
PhD almost completed, Briton will knuckle down again as part of Lotto
Belisol team. (velonation.com)
 Katie
Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) has been tearing up the World Cup
and domestic US cyclocross circuits on her new Trek Crockett, more than
proving that aluminum is still a viable material for top-level
racing. (bikeradar.com)
|  Former
pro rider battling to avoid multi-million dollar payout in
Landis case.
(velonation.com)
 Spanish
climber rider ready for Grand Tour role. (cyclingnews.com)
 Whatever
you think of Mark Cavendish, the man rarely pulls a punch. When he’s
got an opinion, he’s not afraid to lay it on the line, popular or
unpopular. (atwistedspoke.com)
 "Shimano
has just released its Ultegra 6870 groupset – with the trickle-down
technology from Dura Ace that we have come to expect with each new
release. These updates once again improve the functionality of the
Ultegra components, but it was the addition of road disc brakes that we
were most excited to see." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Disgraced
Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has said he was wrong to use
the story of his fight against cancer to boost his image as he tried to
fend off the doping accusations that eventually led to his downfall.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Whether
racing cycle-cross or just riding for fun, here's what you need and
what you need to know. (road.cc)
 Italians
returning to the “foundations of the team” after scandals of this year.
(velonation.com)
 Both
Australians confirmed with squad through 2015. (velonation.com)
 Builders
in Northern California have been holding a series of rides called the
“Meet Your Maker Tour.” It’s a chance to meet and ride with some of
NorCal’s finest builders. (redkiteprayer.com)
 Fuss-free,
mid-weight winter jersey with a pro cut. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 While
it looks very similar to the S3, the S2 uses the same frame as the S3
but with a different fork – designed to be more economical and
developed specifically for the bike. (bikerumor.com)
New
World Anti-Doping Code set to be ratified for the first time since
2007, when agency WADA hosts its latest conference in
Johannesburg. (telegraph.co.uk)
There’s
been a lot of hand wringing over the past week in the wake of Ryder
Hesjedal’s admission that he doped early in his career. (velonews.com)
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the media, David Walsh and being clean during his comeback.
(cyclingnews.com)
 A
US man has pleaded guilty to threatening US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
head Travis Tygart over the probe which brought down cycling legend
Lance Armstrong, prosecutors said Tuesday. (sbs.com.au)
Sprinter
reveals why he left Team Sky in his new book. (cyclingnews.com)
 White
believes South African rider will continue to improve. (velonation.com)
 "Froome
is going to be the rider to beat for the next three or four years."
(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).  There
is an uneasy feeling heading into the winter and toward 2014′s first
big classic, Milano-Sanremo. Not that long ago, organizer RCS Sport
announced a serious re-route and rendered its beloved Classica di
Primavera harder than ever with a five-kilometer climb. (velonews.com)
 The
peloton, the bunch, the chain gang; whatever you want to call it, the
speeding symbiosis, the moving mutual benefit society of cyclists is
much more than a collection of cyclists riding on the road.
(stickybottle.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Not the smoothest or lightest, but
interactive suspension backed up by strength makes the Bantam a lot of
fun."
The
Amgen Tour of California will return to Sacramento for the start of the
ninth edition of the race, AEG, presenter of the race, announced on
Tuesday. (velonews.com)
Oslo
1993, the UCI and the switch to "high-octane" doping. (cyclingnews.com)
2013
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Videos from a variety of sources are
listed. (cyclingfans.com)
Britain's
greatest ever sprinter Mark Cavendish has revealed the unique and
meticulous preparation that he undertakes pre-race to maintain his
status as cycling's greatest sprinter. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Rider's
agent, Team Sky and UCI won’t comment for now. (velonation.com)
Former
Italian Champion still recovering from Lombardia fall. (cyclingnews.com)
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all the non-stop talk of a vast truth-telling commission since last
year’s doping revelations, real action has been scarce. The U.S.
Anti-Doping Agency CEO, however, believes that will change, and soon.
(velonews.com)
Belgian eyes the cobbled stage to Arenberg. (cyclingnews.com)
Pro
scene gets a boost from influx of teams. (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
rare that sponsors come knocking on your door, but that’s what happened
to Argos-Shimano after this year’s Tour de France. (velonews.com)
 Early
TT in Folsom and two mountain finishes will be decisive.
(cyclingnews.com)
 US
pro champ renews with Continental team through 2015. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Beverly Hills drew close to 1,000 riders for
an Italian-themed day of bike play in the California sun on Sunday,
Nov. 3. (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A pricy but really effective custom
solution to knee pain."
 Present
suggestions for performance-minded cyclists. (road.cc)
 Saddle
manufacturer F’izi:k has developed a new saddle intended to be used on
29er mountain bikes. (bikeradar.com)
|  New
World Anti-Doping Code set to be ratified for the first time since
2007, when agency WADA hosts its latest conference in
Johannesburg. (telegraph.co.uk)
 There’s
been a lot of hand wringing over the past week in the wake of Ryder
Hesjedal’s admission that he doped early in his career. (velonews.com)
 Mark
Cavendish has revealed that an incident with a coffee machine was the
tipping point that led him to leave Team Sky. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Weight
vests, sand-filled back packs, full-body pads, and sneaking around in
the woods of Europe and Japan all played a part in Shimano’s five year
development of the R785 disc brakes. (roadbikeaction.com)
 Page
hits a snag early in the 'cross season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Harkening
back to the original Regal, the Regale Carbon FX, retains the look and
feel of the original, but with the latest materials and know-how.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
 British
Cycling's R&D supremo has that said despite cycling being "way
behind" Formula One's aerodynamics knowhow, there is not enough scope
for "geekdom to change the game" in a sport where the athlete remains
the main contributor to the result. (bikeradar.com)
 In
cyclocross, getting back on your bike quickly, safely and efficiently
is key to good racing. (bikeradar.com)
 Definition
of inferno: “A fire that’s dangerously out of control” and a reference
to Dante’s “Hell.” (atwistedspoke.com)
Dutchman
and Niermann downplay 2007 doping allegations. (cyclingnews.com)
Garmin-Sharp
team-mate vouches for Canadian rider, believes he has been racing clean
in recent years. (velonation.com)
Producers
Frank Marshall and Matt Tolmach joined Competitor Radio host Bob
Babbitt earlier this week to discuss Alex Gibney’s new film, The
Armstrong Lie, which opens in New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin,
Texas, on Friday. (velonews.com)
IOC
chief interested in how EPO changes cells for long periods.
(cyclingnews.com)
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 The
Amgen Tour of California will return to Sacramento for the start of the
ninth edition of the race, AEG, presenter of the race, announced on
Tuesday. (velonews.com)
 Oslo
1993, the UCI and the switch to "high-octane" doping. (cyclingnews.com)
 2013
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Videos from a variety of sources are
listed. (cyclingfans.com)
 Britain's
greatest ever sprinter Mark Cavendish has revealed the unique and
meticulous preparation that he undertakes pre-race to maintain his
status as cycling's greatest sprinter. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Rider's
agent, Team Sky and UCI won’t comment for now. (velonation.com)
 Former
Italian Champion still recovering from Lombardia fall. (cyclingnews.com)
 Guy
East, winner of the 2008 UiV Cup for U23 winter track events – with
fellow American, Austin Carroll – has teamed up with Daniel
Holloway and the pair have been marketing themselves to the European
promoters. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 First
the Giro d’Italia, then the Tour de France. Now it’s time for the
Vuelta a España to reveal its route for the 2014 edition. (velonews.com)
 Frost:
“It is an uncertain situation, and they can't promise me something.”
(velonation.com)
 Like
the man, Berden’s race bike is one of a kind. (bikeradar.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).  Danny
Summerhill added another win to his palmares as he took top honors in
the Feedback Cup in Golden, CO while showing off his still-growing fall
fitness and some deft bike handling skills. (feltbicycles.com)
Riders and managers who have been involved in past doping practices
have been urged to come forward by International Cycling Union (UCI)
president Brian Cookson so that the sport can draw a line under its
troubled reputation. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Full
roster for American team released. (cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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Rasmussen has retreated from explosive comments he made to Danish
television that he suggested that “100 percent” of Rabobank’s 2007 Tour
de France squad was doped. (velonews.com)
16 Pro Continental team get licenses so far. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
team green-lighted on sporting, ethical and financial criteria.
(velonation.com)
 One
enjoyments of Tour de France is the additional coverage given to the
race. Instead of a few lines in L’Equipe there are five pages or more
every day and the same is true across all of the cycling media. It’s
not just volume, it’s the variety with extras like podcasts. Only the
Humans Invent podcast from the Tour de France has kept going after the
race and now has a near-settled weekly format. (inrng.com)
 Riders
risk fines if they cut corners, jump to bike paths and footpaths.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Director
Martinelli looks ahead to next year's Grand Tours. (cyclingnews.com)
 Francisco
Mancebo is leaving 5-Hour Energy-Kenda for a new squad based in the
United Arab Emirates, it was announced on Monday. (velonews.com)
 Steel
frame sets start at $2850. That’s frame, fork, headset, single,
standard color. We have a bit more than 100 standard colors. Titanium
framesets start at either $3500 or $3900 depending on whether the
tubing is butted. (redkiteprayer.com)
 "We
continue to receive inquiries on 10- and 11-speed compatibility and
we’ll take a look at the issue from a number of different
perspectives." (velonews.com)
 When
motivation is low, rain is falling and the temperature plummeting,
having a dedicated winter bike can help you get from bed to shed, and
out on the road in relative comfort. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 A
chapter of 25 years closing at Tour of Taihu Lake. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 80 out of 100 points. "Well made, waterproof and breathable,
but it isn't cheap." (bikeradar.com)
 From
the streets to the trails, Smith Optics has an arsenal of new high
quality products to help you explore the world. (bikerumor.com)
|  Dutchman
and Niermann downplay 2007 doping allegations. (cyclingnews.com)
 Garmin-Sharp
team-mate vouches for Canadian rider, believes he has been racing clean
in recent years. (velonation.com)
 Producers
Frank Marshall and Matt Tolmach joined Competitor Radio host Bob
Babbitt earlier this week to discuss Alex Gibney’s new film, The
Armstrong Lie, which opens in New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin,
Texas, on Friday. (velonews.com)
 IOC
chief interested in how EPO changes cells for long periods.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
Bontrager Aeolus 3 D3 carbon clincher wheelset is wonderfully fast,
offers supreme stability in crosswinds, and climbs well, despite
falling outside the category of super lightweight climbing wheels.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 “Now
people are challengi (velonation.com)
 Former
German champion targets a second Giro Donne victory after “adventure”
in the US. (velonation.com)
There’s no getting around it, cyclocross is a dirty sport. Course
conditions that are described as ‘epic’ are often despised during a
race and then remembered with increasing fondness as time goes by. At
least, that’s the only logical explanation of why anyone would
repeatedly subject perfectly good bicycles to the mud, sand and grass
that conspire to ruin them. (bikeradar.com)
 It's
November, and we're still waiting for some big decisions - where IS
Tiffany Cromwell going? What will MCipollini and Wiggle and
Specialized-lululemon look like next year? (podiumcafe.com)
 When
it comes to versatility and fitting most head shapes, Specialized has
got it nailed with its ‘Mindset' cradle. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Spaniard
ready to take legal action. (cyclingnews.com)
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Riders and managers who have been involved in past doping practices
have been urged to come forward by International Cycling Union (UCI)
president Brian Cookson so that the sport can draw a line under its
troubled reputation. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Full
roster for American team released. (cyclingnews.com)
Russian
magnate wishes to purchase team. (cyclingnews.com)
 For
the first time in the history of the USA Pro Challenge, a mountaintop
finish will be included in the 2014 route. Race organizers today
unveiled eight of the host cities for the race’s fourth edition,
including Monarch Mountain, at 11,960 feet, the finish site of stage 3.
(velonews.com)
 Aboard
his TK1, Njisane (pronounced “ja-sane”) qualified with the third
fastest 200m time out of 41 starters, clocking a 9.936–one of just nine
who broke the 10-second mark. (feltbicycles.com)
 Katerina
Nash (Luna Pro Team) and Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com)
wrapped up three days of UCI racing in the Cincinnati metro area with
their second wins of the weekend at Harbin Park. (podiuminsight.com)
Multiple
Irish champion aiming to continue in the sport after Champion System’s
dissolution. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (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). World
champion’s return scheduled for Zolder World Cup on December 26th.
(velonation.com)
 Prosecution
says rider owes €2.5 million. (cyclingnews.com)
 Double
European cyclo-cross champion Helen Wyman (Kona Factory) believes her
form over the last week was the perfect tonic after a disappointing
World Cup round in Tabor. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Until
the late ’80s, road champions like Roger De Vlaemink, Eddy Merckx, and
Bernard Hinault appeared at ‘cross races through the winter."
(competitivecyclist.com)
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of the
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Former
UCI chief fights back against critics in long statement.
(velonation.com)
 The
Garmin-Sharp climber, who finished third to winner Tejay van Garderen
last year in Colorado, has been pushing for a nasty summit finish since
the first edition of the race back in 2010. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Don’t
be in the dark when it comes to bike safety. Here are answers to common
questions about illuminating your ride. (bicycling.com)
Irish rider speaks about Giro start in Belfast, his goals if he rides
and a possible new build-up to the Tour. (velonation.com)
 Costa’s
already raced in the world champion’s jersey after his stunning victory
in Florence to win the rainbow stripes, at the Giro di Lombardia and
the Tour of Beijing, but next season will be a huge one. (velonews.com)
 NCC
changes see less domestic racing for men's team.
 Dani
King says the world record-breaking British women's team pursuit want
to be as fast as the men and on the evidence of the opening Track World
Cup of the season her wish might just come true.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 World-class
athletes paid the respect that is rightly due to the oldest UCI
cyclocross race in the US today by bringing top-level racing to the
course at day two of the 23rd edition of the Cycle-Smart International.
(podiuminsight.com)
 The
flying dismount is a skill unique to the sport of cyclocross, and using
the right technique will allow you to carry speed across any running
section — plus allow you to do so safely. (bikeradar.com)
 "We
work with titanium, kind of. We have been using Merlin as a raw
titanium frame supplier for us since the earliest days of modern
titanium." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Like
it or loathe it, indoor training is an ideal way to train through the
colder months or just work on your specific fitness goals.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
|
Spaniard
ready to take legal action. (cyclingnews.com)
 Last
week, to exactly no one’s surprise, Ryder Hesjedal admitted to taking
performance-enhancing drugs. Forgive me for being jaded. (velonews.com)
 What
are the clichés of a Flemish race? Cobbles and crosswinds come to mind
but among the others are big crowds, Luc, Rodania and riders exploiting
every space possible including the cycle path and
cerb. (inrng.com)
 Bradley
Wiggins has joined XIX Entertainment, the management and promotions
company run by Simon Fuller, former manager of the Spice Girls and
creator of Pop Idol and its US counterpart, American Idol.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Shimano’s
hydraulic disc road components were a poorly kept secret. Perhaps it
was the simple inevitability of them, but by the time the official
North American launch occurred, in Maui this last Saturday, they had
been seen in the wild, demoed at Interbike and already launched in
Europe. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 SRAM
has just announced that they are stopping sales of its new RED22 and
S700 Hydro Road brakes shipped to OE and aftermarket customers after
September 5 2013. Exact details for the recall are currently
unknown. (bikeradar.com)
 Ever
since SRAM unveiled its XX1 mountain bike group, cyclocross riders and
mechanics have been licking their lips at the thought of applying the
concept to ’cross, yearning for a single-ring specific drivetrain that
wouldn’t require guide rings or a chain spotter. (velonews.com)
Michael
Rasmussen claims attempted to dope with his father’s blood after advice
from Geert Leinders.
 Danish
rider also considered suicide after 2007 Tour de France ejection.
(velonation.com)
 Museum
requires additional funding to ensure survival. (cyclingnews.com)
 Chainreactioncycles.com
has seen sales increase by 14 per cent as cycling continues to boom in
Ireland and across the global, though the Irish company’s drive to
expand has seen profits plummet by 90 per cent. (stickybottle.com)
 With
the calendar turning from October to November, there’s no better time
to test a bike designed with winter training in mind and the De Rosa
Milanino Training is such a machine. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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 World
champion beats Albert in a sprint. (cyclingnews.com)
 Canadians
double up on season-ending victories. (cyclingnews.com)
 Katie
Compton and Tim Johnson took the flowers on Saturday at the Lionhearts
International, round two of both the Toyota Cincy3 Cyclocross Festival
and the Cross After Dark series. (velonews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (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). Rules
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Russian
billionaire seems intent on owning his own team, but will it happen for
2014? (velonation.com)
 It’s
a fun end of season, the new Saitama criterium seems to have
zany photo opportunities. (inrng.com)
 British
rider leads from the front in muddy Czech race. (velonation.com)
With
the case looming over his head, Hesjedal unsuccessfully and with much
lacklustre defended his Giro crown in May before riding to 70th place
in the Tour - his lowest ever position on a Grand Tour.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
British
cross rider: "I want to become world champion." (cyclingnews.com)
|
Michael
Rasmussen claims attempted to dope with his father’s blood after advice
from Geert Leinders.
Danish
rider also considered suicide after 2007 Tour de France ejection.
(velonation.com)
 Dutch
national champion Johnny Hoogerland and women’s world time trial
champion Ellen Van Dijk enjoyed some success while enjoying a
holiday on the Caribbean island of Curacao, with a victory in the
Amstel Curacao Race. (cyclingnews.com)
This
past week’s news revealing Ryder Hesjedal’s doping offenses hit hard
across the cycling world and particularly hard with cycling fans across
Canada. (pezcyclingnews.com)
Detailed
discussion of year one with Team Saxo Tinkoff. (velonation.com)
Side
effects of iliac artery operation delay Belkin rider's return.
(cyclingnews.com)
Laura
Trott led the British women's team pursuit quartet to two more world
records in Manchester on Friday night as the team continues to search
for its limits. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Co-founder
says business is heading for bankruptcy. (cyclingnews.com)
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The
2013 Superprestige Cyclocross - Zonhoven is Sunday, November
3. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern) with
the Elite Men race beginning at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 Showman
Sagan in seventh. (cyclingnews.com)
 Frenchman
continues to inspire and to astound scientists. (velonation.com)
 Despite
a half inch of rainfall Halloween night to make the course’s steep hill
and twisting off-camber sections slick, Katerina Nash and Ryan
Trebon had the skills to
conquer day one of the Toyota Cincy3 CX Festival.
(podiuminsight.com)
 Two
riders bring curtain down on 'cross careers. (cyclingnews.com)
 Portuguese
rider to target Paris-Nice, the Ardennes and the Tour de France.
(cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (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).
North American season-ending mountain bike race from approximately 9:30
am until 4:30 pm US EDT. The elite men and women will start at 2:30 pm,
and they are expected to finish around 4:00 pm. (cyclingnews.com)
The
sky was going to fall on the Slipstream Sports franchise when the
doping revelations broke someday; it was just a matter of time. The
“clean team,” the one so often cited as a model of internal testing and
irreproachable ethics, was certain to appear, at once, very dirty.
(velonews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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 When
Garmin-Sharp riders Tom Danielson, Christian Vande Velde and Dave
Zabriskie admitted their past US Postal doping transgressions to the US
Anti-Doping Agency, there were some howls of disgust but it didn’t
reach the fever pitch caused by number four, Ryder
Hesjedal. (atwistedspoke.com)
 With
the case looming over his head, Hesjedal unsuccessfully and with much
lacklustre defended his Giro crown in May before riding to 70th place
in the Tour - his lowest ever position on a Grand Tour.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 British
cross rider: "I want to become world champion." (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
bet you’ve never heard of the Colle del Nivolet. The Giro has not
visited and soon after crossing the pass the road ends. It’s
in the top-10 of Europe’s highest paved roads." (inrng.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 70 out of 100 points. "Hefty all-road machine with a smooth
ride and low price."
 One
of Token’s biggest announcements for the year was their rather unique
entry into the aero road wheels market with the Hero. (bikerumor.com)
|
 This
past week’s news revealing Ryder Hesjedal’s doping offenses hit hard
across the cycling world and particularly hard with cycling fans across
Canada. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Detailed
discussion of year one with Team Saxo Tinkoff. (velonation.com)
 Side
effects of iliac artery operation delay Belkin rider's return.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Laura
Trott led the British women's team pursuit quartet to two more world
records in Manchester on Friday night as the team continues to search
for its limits. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Co-founder
says business is heading for bankruptcy. (cyclingnews.com)
The
legendary Cycle-Smart International, the longest-running UCI-sanctioned
cyclocross race in the US, marks its 23rd year this weekend on November
2 & 3. (podiuminsight.com)
Maassen
confirms that UCI contacted Rabobank to speak to team doctor Leinders
during race. (velonation.com)
Acknowledges
suspicions raised by Vuelta win. (cyclingnews.com)
Spanish
team completes lineup with 27 riders, including Valverde and Quintana.
(velonation.com)
Videos:
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North American season-ending mountain bike race from approximately 9:30
am until 4:30 pm US EDT. The elite men and women will start at 2:30 pm,
and they are expected to finish around 4:00 pm. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
sky was going to fall on the Slipstream Sports franchise when the
doping revelations broke someday; it was just a matter of time. The
“clean team,” the one so often cited as a model of internal testing and
irreproachable ethics, was certain to appear, at once, very dirty.
(velonews.com)
 FIFA's
Nicolas Valticos joins as legal counsel. (cyclingnews.com)
 Second
biography for Nys but no tenth cobble. (cyclingnews.com)
 Helen
Wyman (Kona) has continued her winning streak, taking the victory in
the Koppenbergcross in Belgium on Friday less than a week after winning
the Superprestige Ruddervoorde. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
Tour route from Grenoble to the first climb is a national road, not
suitable for riding unless you have the luxury of having it closed to
cars and a police escort! (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Pua
Mata (Sho-Air-Cannondale) claimed the title at La Ruta de los
Conquistadores in Costa Rica last week, winning all three stages to
take her second victory in two years. (velonews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (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).  Five
picks for road riders and five picks for mountain
bikers! (bikeradar.com)
Giro
d’Italia race director Michele Acquarone sits alone and in the dark at
home as winter moves in on Milan. (velonews.com)
Year-long
investigation likely to reveal the full extent of doping in Denmark.
(cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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 The
less-chauvinistic elements of the cycling community started talking
about improving the status of female bike racers. But little seems to
get done. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Out
of Oudenaarde's topographical frying pan and into the topical fire!
Yes, it's Zonhoven, the goofiest locale on the big-time Cyclocross
circuit, a veritable sand-pit's worth of fun. (podiumcafe.com)
 “These
are guys who have lied for about ten years and have decided to confess
to doping after being exposed.” (velonation.com)
 Set
to lead Kazakh team at Giro d'Italia. (cyclingnews.com)
 While
Grand Tour winners Vincenzo Nibali (Astana), Chris Froome (Team Sky)
and Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) have rightly earned the plaudits
this year, 2013 was also another great season for the fast men.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Strava’s
march toward digital cycling domination continued on Thursday as the
San Francisco-based company announced an expansion into the world of
indoor cycling. (velonews.com)
 The
Propel integrates its brakes to get the desired aero properties by
using a TRP-built linear-pull brake system similar in design to the old
mountain bike V-brakes. BMC’s TMR01 uses a similar design.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 "There’s
nothing quite like a new pair of shoes. Especially when they include
custom moldable carbon fiber, Kangaroo leather, and a Boa retention
system." (bikerumor.com)
 "We
were railing around blind corners on the verge of disaster, brushing
against the feathers of ragged chickens, the cusps of crumbling
concrete houses and high curbs, and the creaky-wheeled beaters dawdling
through the villages near Matina, Costa Rica." (velonews.com)
|
 The
legendary Cycle-Smart International, the longest-running UCI-sanctioned
cyclocross race in the US, marks its 23rd year this weekend on November
2 & 3. (podiuminsight.com)
 Maassen
confirms that UCI contacted Rabobank to speak to team doctor Leinders
during race. (velonation.com)
 Acknowledges
suspicions raised by Vuelta win. (cyclingnews.com)
 Spanish
team completes lineup with 27 riders, including Valverde and Quintana.
(velonation.com)
 No
'off' in off-season as riders gear for an hour of power.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Slark
joined Team Sky at the squad’s inception in 2010 and, along with
Claudio Lucchini, is one of two drivers of the British WorldTour
outfit’s black ‘Deathstar’ buses which draw huge crowds – the biggest
of any team – at every race. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 It's
a touch of genius: a range of underpants in the colors of the Tour de
France classification jerseys. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 After
a very successful maiden season in 2013, the Nicolas Roche Performance
Team is now seeking more riders for next year and is inviting
applicants from interested juniors. (stickybottle.com)
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