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October
31, 2019
US women qualify fastest in Minsk World Cup.
"The
result marks the return of former Olympian and world
champion Chloe Dygert to the team after a year away due
to injuries. Dygert was joined by fellow Rio silver
medalist Jen Valente and newcomers Ellen White and
Christina Birch."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 31,
2019
Tour of California.
"It’s
not cheap running a race in the US with road closures,
paying for TV and more, it can cost close to a million
dollars a day. It’s not cheap in Europe either, but it’s
cheaper."
(inrng.com)
October 31,
2019
Women’s Tour Down Under to be livestreamed
in 2020.
"The
race will be screened on the Seven Network’s 7Plus
online platform with the final stage being broadcast on
live TV as well."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 31,
2019
Matteo Jorgenson's unorthodox pathway to the
WorldTour.
"To
further his pro career, Matteo Jorgenson emailed dozens
of teams, cultivated a network, and even learned French.
His work may have created a new route for Americans to
reach the WorldTour."
(velonews.com) Photo: Julie Desanlis
October 31,
2019
Campenaerts to scout out Olympic time trial
course in Tokyo next month.
"Victor
Campenaerts, who'll join NTT - formerly Dimension Data -
next season, will scout out both the Olympic time trial
and road race courses in Tokyo, Japan, in mid-November." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
October 31,
2019
Best road bikes under $3,900/£3,000 for 2019
and 2020.
"he
best bikes in this category tend to be the all-rounders
that can take a decent stab at everything. Think
lightweight frames that offer all-day comfort for those
sportive riders chasing fast times, but that will also
hold their own on your local chaingang."
(bikeradar.com) Canyon
October 31,
2019
Live: DVV Trophy Koppenbergcross - Friday
1st of November 2019 - Livestream.
"The
DVV Trophy Series is Live on GCN, although does see some
Geo-Restrictions. Viewers in the USA, Canada, Latin
America, UK & Australia can watch live.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 8:45am U.S. Eastern. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocrosss.com) October 31,
2019
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Ruddervoorde
- Sunday 3rd of November 2019 - Livestream.
"This
Sunday sees the 4th round of the Superprestige Series in
Ruddervoorde on a normally sandy and muddy course.
Daylight savings time ends in the U.S. Sunday. Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am ET. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET." (cyclocrosss.com) October 31,
2019
Column
Two
Big Sugar: Dirty Kanza owners launch new
gravel race in Arkansas.
"Last
weekend, a group of elite racers and journalists were
invited to Bentonville, Arkansas to test ride the Big
Sugar course. The brand new gravel event is owned by
Life Time, the same company that recently purchased
Dirty Kanza and has owned the Leadville Trail 100 for
years."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Life Time
October 31,
2019
12 most memorable moments from the Tour of
California.
"Over
the 14 editions, the Tour of California elevated the
status of budding stars like Peter Sagan, Julian
Alaphilippe, Tadej Pogačar and Egan Bernal. It
introduced established riders like Mark Cavendish, Tom
Boonen, Michael Rogers and Bradley Wiggins to American
fans."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
October 31,
2019
POC apparently has big plans for smart
helmets.
"POC
has just announced a new partnership with Exeger, a
fellow Swedish company that has pioneered a novel
“carbon positive material” that converts ambient light -
be it solar or artificial - into electricity without
resorting to conventional-looking photovoltaic panels." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by POC and Exeger
October 31,
2019
More than numbers: Why Strava KOMs and QOMs
don’t translate to race wins.
"If
you’ve spent any time on Strava you’ll notice the same
riders popping up again and again at the top of your
local segment leaderboards. Often these riders are
putting out world-class power numbers, and yet they’re a
long way from being a professional racer." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Gruber)
October 31,
2019
Sunweb exodus continues as Tom Dumoulin’s
trainer leaves team.
"The
departure of Dumoulin from the German WorldTour team has
been followed by a string of backroom staff also leaving
the squad, as the team face the daunting task of
re-building around a new leader."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 31,
2019
Cycling Australia senior coach Jon Norfolk
returns to British Cycling ahead of Olympics.
"According
to a report in Adelaide newspaper The Advertiser
on Tuesday, visa complications have prompted Norfolk's
decision to return to Britain after two years in
Australia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 31,
2019
Gore and Romance collaborate for world's
first colored Shakedry.
"Due
to restrictions with the waterproof Gore-Tex membrane,
Gore has previously been restricted to dark colors when
producing this market-leading technology." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe
Robinson)
October 31,
2019
Mudguards are MORE aero: Study shows that
optimum drag reduction is achieved with mudguards on.
"Ever
been reluctant to stick your mudguards on for the winter
through fear of losing out on sweet aero gainz? Well
according to a new study you can fear no more and keep
them on year round, because the results shown that drag
can actually decrease with mudguards on your bike." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
October 31,
2019
Column
Three
October 31,
2019
Freeman open to doping charges under updated
statute of limitations.
"UK
Anti-Doping (UKAD) could still pursue charges against
former British Cycling and Team Ineos doctor Richard
Freeman under the World Anti-Doping Agency's updated
statute of limitations, according to a report in The
Times."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 31,
2019
Katusha Sports to sponsor Bigla women's team
in 2020.
"The
men's Katusha Alpecin WorldTour team has been taken over
by Israel Cycling Academy but the Katusha Sports
clothing brand will remain in the sport in 2020,
becoming the clothing supplier and title sponsor of the
Bigla team."
(cyclingnews.com)(Getty Images Sport)
October 31,
2019
Marcel Kittel: ‘Cycling is beautiful but
professional sport is another story.’
"You
are tired all the time, in pain, and that has a very
high cost.
“I felt like my head was going to explode." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) October 31,
2019
Adam Blythe announces retirement.
"Former
British national road race champion Adam Blythe has
announced his retirement from professional cycling at
the age of 30. Blythe spent his final season in 2019
with Lotto Soudal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 31,
2019
Team Sunweb signs Anna Henderson.
"Henderson
has ridden for British domestic squad Brother UK Tifosi
p/b OnForm since 2017, but since August of this year has
been riding as a stagiaire with US team Tibco SVB." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
October 31,
2019
Best winter road bikes: What makes a good
winter bike?
"While
it might seem an outrageous luxury to have a dedicated
bike just for winter, if you ride a lot it can make
sense. What we want in summer is different to what we
want in winter, as the menu at any restaurant will tell
you."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves
October 31,
2019
BLB Supreme Pro Bar Tape adds style &
visibility to your bars - 75 new looks, 16 reflective!
"Brick
Lane Bikes is tired of black bar tape. And as the long
grey winter settles in on their London HQ, BLB has
decided to spice up your handlebar with a ton of wild
new bar tape designs & styles."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
October 31,
2019
Column
One
October
30, 2019
Skujins laments Amgen Tour of California’s
2020 cancellation.
"Perhaps
no rider benefited from the Amgen Tour of California
more than Toms Skujins, whose stage win in 2015 helped
launch his WorldTour career."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
October 30,
2019
Primoz Roglic: It's my dream to win the Tour
de France.
"Having
finished just outside the podium at the Tour in 2018,
Roglic came of age as a Grand Tour rider this year,
placing third at the Giro d'Italia before winning the
Vuelta a España later in the year."
(cyclingnews.com)
October 30,
2019
Arkéa Samsic prepare for key 2020 season
with Quintana and Bouhanni.
"Nearly
fifteen years have come and gone since the Breton squad
Bretagne Jean Floc'h took its first, very cautious,
steps in professional cycling in 2005. But, while
developing a solid reputation as a middle-ranking French
Pro Conti squad since then, there can be no doubt that
the team, now known as Arkéa Samsic, is moving into a
whole new ball game in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 30,
2019
VirtuGo Announces It’s Shutting Down:
Where'd things go wrong?
"One
of the most viable alternatives to Zwift from a graphics
standpoint just announced it’s closing up shop. VirtuGo
has sent out an e-mail to all registered/paying users
that the service will shut-down effective November 25th,
2019. Users will be able to continue using the service
until then, free of charge."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October 30,
2019
Strava updates maps with better details.
"Working
with Mapbox, specialists in custom map design, the
popular trainer app has introduced a wave of new
features like elevation contour lines, trail names and
improved route tracking."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
October 30,
2019
Pogačar, Gaviria, Kristoff and Aru.
"2019
has probably been UAE Team Emirates best season so far
since the team hit the road at the start of 2017. Sprint
wins form Fernando Gaviria and Alexander Kristoff's Gent
Wevelgem victory were high points, but the performance
from young Slovenian Tadej Pogačar in Spain, California
and the Algarve shows great promise for the future." (pezcyclingnews.com)
October 30,
2019
Column
Two
Jonathan Vaughters: The Tour of California
can come back but racing in the US has to be re-invented.
"I
certainly do hope that they'll be able to bring the race
back in 2021, but I think it's a bit of a bellwether as
to the direction of American cycling," Vaughters said.
"Cycling in the US is a different marketplace than it is
in many places."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 30,
2019
Tour of California hiatus unlikely related
to equality law.
"There
was immediate speculation across social media that the
race's troubles were related to the new California law
championed by former racer Kathryn Bertine, AB467, that
required organizers to provide equal pay for men and
women in order to secure permits to run events on state
lands."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
October 30,
2019
Father-to-be Michael Woods helping to build
his Chelsea, Que., community.
"This
past Saturday, roughly 120 Ottawa-area cyclists rode
with Michael Woods, who recently returned to Canada
after a campaign of late-season races. The highlight of
those final events was his win at the 100th edition of
Milano Torino."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Grégoire Crevier
October 30,
2019
Van der Poel announces November cyclocross
program.
"As
well as Ruddervoorde, Van der Poel will race both UCI
World Cup races in November - at Tabor and Koksijde -
and the opening two rounds of the DVV Trofee - at Hamme
and Kortrijk. Next week's European Championships in
Silvelle, Italy is also on the menu, as are two other
races."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 30,
2019
Danish ultracyclist is 3 days into virtual
Race Across America - on Zwift in a Copenhagen shopping
center!
"Knudsen
has booked a 10-day slot at Fields Shopping, one of the
biggest shopping centers in Scandinavia, as much for
publicity for next summer’s coast-to-coast ride as for
preparation - and what's more, he is streaming it live
on YouTube."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
October 30,
2019
Smart Bike Shootout: Wahoo KICKR Bike vs
Tacx NEO Bike vs Wattbike Atom.
"It’s the moment you’ve probably not been waiting for - the complete DCR Smart Bike Shootout! And by ‘smart bike’, I specifically mean one that’s an indoor resistance controllable unit shipping today-ish that’s also supporting all the appropriate industry standards (e.g. ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, etc…)." (dcrainmaker.com) October 30,
2019
Review: Fezzari Empire SL Pro Race goes low
on price & weight, big on tech.
"We
review the Empire SL from Fezzari - their latest
do-it-all carbon road bike. Key touches include 100%
internal cable routing, integrated seat post clamp, 32mm
tire clearance, and unique Monoform construction." (bikerumor.com) Greg
Kopecky
October 30,
2019
Huel now available in United States.
"Already
hugely popular in 80 countries around the world, Huel is
a plant-based nutritionally complete and balanced meal
that you can prepare in under one minute." (bikeworldnews.com) Ron
Callahan
October 30,
2019
Column
Three
The 10 most impressive performances in men’s
road cycling in 2019.
"The
WorldTour is over for another year and the pros are off
enjoying a well-earned break. The 2020 season will be
here before we know it but before it is, let’s look back
at the season that just finished."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
October 30,
2019
Christoph Pfingsten signs for Jumbo Visma.
"Pfingsten
has spent the past five seasons at Bora Hansgrohe, where
he completed the Vuelta a España in 2016 and 2017 before
riding the Giro d’Italia in 2018. The 31-year-old has
never won a race as a professional."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October 30,
2019
Chris Froome to undergo surgery, targets
February for racing return.
"I’ve
got to remove the metalwork in my hip and my elbow. It’s
gone extremely well but I’ve got a long way to go and
I’ve got a lot of work to do."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 30,
2019
Hope and Lotus have created a track bike for
Team GB that is unlike anything we’ve seen before.
"The HB.T takes full advantage of the UCI’s new rules that allow forks and seat stays to be up to 8cm wide, creating a wildly flared profile around each wheel that is said to massively reduce drag." (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke October 30,
2019
The best cycling kit for riding in the rain.
"Choosing
the best kit for wet weather road riding and mountain
biking is best done with a bit of trial and error -
there’s a lot of poorly executed, badly designed or just
plain rubbish gear out there."
(bikeradar.com) Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
October 30,
2019
Saris hosts Zwift races at VeloSwap.
"Cyclists
at VeloSwap can hop into a short Zwift race - on a
provided bike and Saris M3 Smart Trainer - for a chance
to win an M3, Zwift subscriptions and more. " (velonews.com)
October 30,
2019
Column
One
October
29, 2019
October 29
2019
Mathieu van der Poel returns to cyclocross
this weekend.
"The
star rider has been resting since early October in
preparation for his return to CX, as he looks to defend
his rainbow jersey early next year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 29,
2019
Ben Swift hails consistent year after
disruptive early-season crash.
"After
a dismal start to 2019, which saw him spend time in
hospital with a torn spleen, Ben Swift says that he's
enjoyed one of his most consistent years yet following
his return from a late February crash."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 29,
2019
SRAM road groupsets 2019: Details, pricing
and specifications.
"SRAM
is an acronym of its founders' names Scott, Ray and Sam,
and the components manufacturer got its start producing
a grip shifter for road bikes in 1987 - it didn't sell
very well."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SRAM)
October 29,
2019
Podium Cafe Season-Ending Celebration.
"Welcome
to the 2019 cycling offseason! It was a long slog, from
sunny Australia to rainy Lombardia, past the Yorskhire
deluge and the French alps... deluge. If wet lycra is
your thing, 2019 was a banner year."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 29,
2019
Barker leads women's endurance team at
Glasgow Track World Cup.
"Olympic
and world champion Elinor Barker will return to track
racing at the upcoming UCI Track World Cup held from
from November 8-10 at the Chris Hoy velodrome in
Glasgow."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 29,
2019
Suunto 9 Series Gets New Sleep & Fitness
Metrics from FirstBeat.
"Suunto
has pushed out an update today to the Suunto 9 series
(Baro and non-Baro variants, plus all the colors of the
rainbow) that adds in three fitness focused features
that originally premiered back on the Suunto 3 and
Suunto 5 units."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October 29,
2019
Column
Two
Tour of California will not run in 2020.
"Citing
financial pressures, race organizers announced on
Tuesday that the race would go “on hiatus” next season." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
October 29,
2019
Marcel Kittel: Now I'm free.
"Professional
cycling, it seems, had become a prison for the German.
Kittel refers to it as a "very small bubble", and was
one in which he felt constrained, both by the pressure
and the rigid routine that were thrust upon him." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
October 29,
2019
Fancy Bear hackers targeting anti-doping
agencies ahead of Tokyo Olympics.
"Microsoft's
Threat Intelligence Center issued an alert on Tuesday
that the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear (also
known as Strontium or APT28) has been attempting to hack
anti-doping authorities ahead of the 2020 Summer
Olympics in Tokyo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 29,
2019
Tour de France organizer launches new stage
race in Saudi Arabia.
"ASO
(Amaury Sport Organization), the company behind dozens
of sporting events including the Tour and Paris Roubaix,
has confirmed the inaugural Saudi Tour will take place
over five stages early next season."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Simon Kremer/dpa)
October 29,
2019
Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight lightweight
carbon aero road bike.
"The
beauty of Pinarello's X-Light concept is that the
details remain the same, but the bike just gets lighter.
Stiffness & aerodynamic improvements vs. the F10 all
carry over."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
October 29,
2019
2020 Tour of the Alps route features short,
intense stages.
"The
2020 Tour of the Alps will include some 13,000 meters of
total climbing across its five days, while next year’s
route also sees a reduction on transfers between stages
as part of the race organization’s bid to reduce the
event’s carbon footprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of the Alps)
October 29,
2019
Mason Bokeh long-term frameset review: Solid
numbers, solid performance.
"On
the surface, the Mason Bokeh comes across as a fairly
straightforward aluminum gravel frame; it’s only when
looking closer that you notice how much thought has
actually gone into it."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
October 29,
2019
Column
Three
Shane Sutton denies Richard Freeman’s claim
that testosterone was for him as ex-Team Sky doctor’s
tribunal finally opens.
"Shane
Sutton has denied Richard Freeman’s claim that he was
the intended recipient of testosterone patches ordered
by the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor as the
long-delayed Medical Practitioners Tribunal Services
hearing into him opened in Manchester today." (road.cc) Simon MacMichael
October 29,
2019
Freeman to admit to medical tribunal that he
lied about testosterone patches.
"The
Times reports that on the first day of the
rescheduled tribunal hearing in Manchester on Tuesday,
Freeman’s counsel Mary O’Rourke QC admitted that her
client had "told a lot of lies."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 29,
2019
Teams launch scathing criticism of UCI and
demand urgent action.
"Among
the issues raised by the AIGCP include race refereeing
and safety, teams being ignored and not consulted on
major decisions, and the increased demands on teams as
the racing calendar grows."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Reinhard EISENBAUER /
various sources / AFP)
October 29,
2019
Anna Henderson joins Team Sunweb.
"The
20-year-old is currently the double women's under-23
road and time-trial champion and will join the
Dutch-registered Sunweb team on a one-year deal from
Brother UK Tifosi."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
October 29,
2019
The stuff they never tell you about bike
lights.
"Tech
advances mean that today's bike lights are a world apart
from those of even a decade ago but they're not without
their flaws - some bigger than others."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
October 29,
2019
Best CO2 inflators - Ditch the pump with
these fast inflators.
"The
CO2 inflator was originally a favorite among mountain
bike racers, but is now commonplace out on the trails,
while also being popular with road riders in search of
fast inflation."
(bikeradar.com) Ed Thomsett
October 29,
2019
Column
One
October
28, 2019
October 28,
2019
The 8 most impressive performances in
women’s road cycling in 2019.
"With
the Women’s WorldTour (WWT) now complete for 2019, the
road racing season is well and truly behind us. But
before we turn our attention to next season, it seems
fitting to pay tribute to the most impressive riders and
rides of 2019."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 28,
2019
Viviani and Consonni fight back to win Six
Day London ahead of Cavendish and Doull.
"Elia
Viviani and partner Simone Consonni took the overall
title at the Six Day London on Sunday evening, having
begun the final night's racing in third place." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
October 28,
2019
Cyclocross round-up: Kastelijn tops
Superprestige standings after Gavere win, Van der Haar's
consistency nets him men's lead.
"Men's
and women's overall standings remain close in
season-long competition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 28,
2019
During the night you’re thinking ‘why did I
come here?'
"Pavel
Sivakov, the winner of multiple stage races this year,
was one of the 1,000 riders who descended on Windsor
Great Park to race through the night on Saturday and
Sunday (October 26 and 27)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Darren
Wheeler/www.thatcameraman.com)
October 28,
2019
Top riders like first look of hard Olympic
course.
"Stars
of the peloton combined a trip to Japan for Saitama
Critérium with a recon of the Tokyo 2020 route this
weekend, and the climbers liked what they see." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
October 28,
2019
Isolated from corporate maneuverings, Enve
is back on track, director says.
"Helsinki-based
Amer Sports bought Enve in 2016 for $50 million. Amer
already owned Salomon, Arcteryx, Wilson, and Atomic. Its
only cycling brand was Mavic, and so naturally Mavic and
Enve were expected to work together."
(bicycleretailer.com) Steve Frothingham
October 28,
2019
Column
Two
Chris Froome: There's no guarantee I'll
return to my former level.
"Chris
Froome (Team Ineos) is perfectly able to ride his bike -
albeit much slower than before - but any sense of
expectation concerning his comeback from serious injury
is tempered when you see him walk."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October 28,
2019
Strava App Sensor Pairing Is Now Dead: My
Last Workout Taking Out The Trash.
"As
of today, the Strava app will no longer allow you to
pair to sensors like heart rate straps or cycling
cadence sensors. Instead, Strava is now actively
recommending you download other apps instead of using
Strava's own app."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October 28,
2019
Egan Bernal waiting to decide between Giro
d’Italia and Tour de France in 2020.
"Egan
Bernal (Team Ineos) says he is not yet thinking about
which Grand Tour to target in 2020, but admits he is
tempted by the mountainous Giro d’Italia route." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
October 28,
2019
Giro d'Italia 2020: Early Etna summit finish
earns Vincenzo Nibali's approval.
"Vincenzo
Nibali has praised the 2020 Giro d’Italia route as being
"better designed" than this year’s course, pointing
specifically to the presence of the summit finish atop
Mount Etna on stage 5."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 28,
2019
Speednite's bike computer has a built-in
front light that moves with your gaze.
"Looking
for a new handlebar stem with built-in computer and
lights? The Speednite “head motion controlled lighting
stem” could offer you more than you might expect." (bikeradar.com) James
McKnight
October 28,
2019
CADF objects to UCI discussions with
International Testing Agency.
"The
Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), the independent
testing agency set up by the UCI in 2008 following a
spate of high-profile doping scandals, has raised
objections to the UCI's decision to explore a
collaboration with the International Testing Agency
(ITA)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)
October 28,
2019
Column
Three
10 transfer successes of 2019.
"An
inspection of the riders who have stood out after
switching teams."
(cyclingnews.com)
October 28,
2019
Teams organization rails against UCI for
'taxation without representation.'
"Serious
concerns about the current level and execution of
governance of men’s professional road cycling by the
UCI."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
October 28,
2019
Prosecutors close investigation into alleged
abuse at Italian cycling federation.
"The
official outcome along with the details of the
investigation have not been released. The investigation,
which started in August, was labelled 'against unknown
persons' and conducted based on alleged illegal conduct
committed against athletes registered with the FCI." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
October 28,
2019
Matt Holmes makes jump to WorldTour with
Lotto Soudal.
"Young
rider Matt Holmes has earned the right to race in the
WorldTour after signing with Lotto Soudal. The
25-year-old will join the Belgian team on a one-year
deal after impressing at Continental level with Madison
Genesis."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
October 28,
2019
Van Aert 'won't beg' for selection for Tokyo
2020 Olympics time trial.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has expressed interest in riding
the time trial at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, though he has
said that he "will not beg for selection." He will face
stiff competition for Belgium’s second berth from Hour
Record holder Victor Campenaerts."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October 28,
2019
Fizik Vento Argo R1 saddle.
"The
Fizik Vento Argo R1 is a short saddle that's suitable
for those who like to ride in an aggressive position
without moving around much. It's lightweight and
features a cutaway center to keep pressure off sensitive
tissues."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
October 28,
2019
Race Worthy: Bianchi Aria Disc Ultegra.
"What
Bianchi gets less credit for is making some of the very
best entry-level racers in the peloton. We fell in love
with the Sempre a few seasons ago, and Bianchi has done
it again: a new racer that’s diminutive on price but big
on performance."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
October 28,
2019
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