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November 12, 2019 November
12, 2019
Tensions mount as UCI plans to
abandon CADF agency.
"Officials
are worried that cycling would abandon its
most effective anti-doping tool if the UCI
joins a new agency linked to the IOC." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
12, 2019
Arctic Race of Norway expands to
Finland.
"The
Arctic Race of Norway will venture into
Finland for the first stage outside of the
host country in 2020. Organizers announced the
route for the four-stage event, which will
start on August 6 next year."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
November
12, 2019
Cyclocross focus for Richards
ahead of World Cup and World Championships.
"he
22-year-old British rider, who has two
under-23 cyclocross World Championships crowns
to her name, missed the chance to retain her
title last season in order to have surgery to
correct a knee injury."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
12, 2019
Nibali returns to the Giro
d’Italia with new team Trek Segafredo.
"It’s
going to be the Giro d’Italia, the Olympics in
Tokyo, the Worlds in Switzerland,” Guercilena
told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “These
are the main goals for Vincenzo." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November
12, 2019
Ewan recalls mental stress of
first Tour de France participation.
"Australian
sprinter Caleb Ewan has admitted that he found
the stress of his first Tour de France in July
difficult to deal with, and that finishing it
was "the biggest relief of my life", despite
having won three stages."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
12, 2019
Cavendish expecting a big fight
for the win in Gent Six Day.
"Mark
Cavendish says he's on good form and will be
aiming for the overall victory when he pairs
up with hometown hero Iljo Keisse at the Gent
Six Day that starts on Tuesday. Cavendish
calls the event "the Tour de France of track
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
12, 2019
COROS Releases New ‘Running Track’
Mode On Watches, Adds Running Power &
Efficiency Pod.
"Now
we’re talking - some legit new features here
coming from COROS. First up, they’ve launched
a new track mode that increases the accuracy
of running on a track, by somewhat ‘snapping’
to the track and even the specific lane that
you’re in. Super cool in concept." (dcrainmaker.com)
November
12, 2019
Is this the world’s most expensive
stem?
"Bastion
Cycles has released a stem that costs
$1,399.08 at the time of writing, plus local
taxes and shipping - making it, as far as we
can tell, the most expensive stem in the
world."
(bikeradar.com) Bastion
November
12, 2019
Column
Two
Floyd’s folds.
"Floyd’s
Pro Cycling has announced it is ceasing
operations by the end of the year. After only
one year of sponsorship from Floyd Landis, the
team was unable to secure a title sponsor for
the 2020 season and will now be disbanding."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Floyd’s Pro
Cycling
November
12, 2019
Van der Poel adds more spring
races to 2020 schedule.
"Mathieu
van der Poel's new European cyclocross
champion's jersey may be fresh on his
shoulders, but the Corendon Circus rider is
already thinking ahead to the 2020 road
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
12, 2019
Doping bans for cocaine and
cannabis will be heavily cut down.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved
plans to reduce the length of bans for
recreational drugs use, arguing the substances
often have no performance enhancing effects."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by TOFIK BABAYEV /
AFP/ Getty Images)
November
12, 2019
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Neo: The
classic race bike goes electric.
"It’s
a significant step for Cannondale to bring
e-bike technology into its top-flight race
bike and very telling of how this sector of
the market is rapidly progressing, especially
given that Cannondale already has the Synapse
Neo e-road bike in its stable."
(cyclist.co.uk) Stu Bowers
November
12, 2019
Robbie McEwen, Anna Meares and
Simon Gerrans lend support to unified AusCycling
proposal.
"Voting
is under way among cycling clubs in Australia
regarding the proposal made by the currently
separate entities of BMX Australia, Mountain
Bike Australia and Cycling Australia to
amalgamate cycling's national bodies into one
entity: AusCycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
12, 2019
Education First released a 2019
annual and we are feeling a bit nostalgic.
"A nod to the teenage annuals of the 1960s, ʻ70s and ʻ80s’, Rapha calls this a ‘lighthearted yet insightful’ book to be enjoyed by cycling fans of all ages and Cyclist can confirm this is a proper annual." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson) November
12, 2019
New D3O Ghost padding is so thin
& flexible, you may question if it’s even
there.
"D3O
just launched their lightest ever flexible
impact protection technology in the form of
“fit & forget” armor, aptly named D3O
Ghost."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
November
12, 2019
Best bike cleaning products.
"There’s
a vast arsenal of filth-fighting weaponry
available for removing grime, cleaning
drivetrains and adding the finishing touches
to a bike, but choosing what products to use
can be time consuming."
(bikeradar.com) Jonny Ashelford
November
12, 2019
Product Test: Three Italian Helmet
Shootout.
"This
shootout came down to which helmet we would
choose to use as our only helmet, and taking
the top spot is the Limar Air Master with the
LEM as a close second. The Air Master’s
combination of weight, breathability,
performance and style set it apart from the
others."
(roadbikeaction.com)
November
12, 2019
Column
Three
Shane Sutton accused of being 'a
serial liar' and 'doper' at medical tribunal.
"The
bombshell claim from Mary O’Rourke, the QC for
Freeman, came shortly before lunch as the
tribunal discussed whether Sutton should be
allowed to give evidence by video link in
Spain."
(theguardian.com) Photograph: Martin
Rickett/PA
November
12, 2019
Oscar Sevilla renews with
Medellin.
"The
Spaniard turned professional more than 20
years ago with the Kelme team and raced 13
Grand Tours - winning the Tour de France best
young rider classification in 2001 - before
being named in Operacion Puerto and leaving
the WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
12, 2019
WNT Rotor sign European points
race champion Confalonieri for 2020.
"WNT
Rotor announced the signing of two-time
European track points race champion Maria
Giulia Confalonieri for next season. The
26-year-old Italian rider joins having spent
the last two seasons on the road with the
Italian Valcar Cylance team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
12, 2019
Cupping Therapy - Does the
treatment work?
"Whether
cupping is effective, and how it works, are
both heavily debated areas."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Twitter)
November
12, 2019
Dimension Data rebrands and goes
blue as NTT Pro Cycling for 2020.
"The
Dimension Data team has officially rebranded
to NTT Pro Cycling for 2020 and swapped its
white, green and black colors for a blue and
black fade. The changes come as title sponsor
NTT pulls together 31 brands of its global
technology company for a new global launch." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: NTT Pro Cycling)
November
12, 2019
My one problem with gravel riding.
"Am
I having a reaction to gravel similar to the
one I had in high school when the relatively
unknown band that my friends and I were
listening to became crazy popular? The band
was no longer our special thing, so I liked it
less."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Matt Stetson
November
12, 2019
LVL's ‘Hydration Sensor’ Rises
from the Dead, Gets Acquired.
"A
few people have asked this morning my thoughts
on the news that BSX's LVL was acquired by
Gideon Health, and further yet gave the
backers the option of either getting a refund,
or getting a mystery box device at an unknown
time (between now and never)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November
12, 2019
Colnago goes off-road with new G3X
gravel bike.
"Colnago
has broadened its product portfolio with an
all-new venture into the gravel bike market,
launching the all-new Colnago GX3. The
renowned Italian brand’s latest release takes
cues from its cyclocross model, the Prestige." (cyclingnews.com)
Lance Branquinho
November
12, 2019
Column
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November 11, 2019 November
11, 2019
Van der Poel wins Jaarmarktcross
2019.
"Just
24 hours after winning the European cyclocross
title, Mathieu van der Poel (Corendon Circus)
was back in the saddle and dominating yet
again at the Jaarmarktcross in Niel near
Antwerp."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
11, 2019
Brand wins season-start in
Jaarmarktcross.
"Dutchwoman
Lucinda Brand tops Katherine Compton, Marion
Riberolle in Niel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
11, 2019
Peter Sagan, Julian Alaphilippe,
and Remco Evenepoel announced for 2020 Vuelta a
San Juan.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan is not part of the UCI
WorldTour but manages to entice several
big-name riders each year, offering a low-key
but warm weather start to the season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
11, 2019
New world champion Mads Pedersen
anxious to have perfect pre-season.
"After
a 2019 season that only came together at the
world championships in September, Pedersen
committed to hitting spring classics in
champion form."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November
11, 2019
7 Things We Love About the 2020
Giro d’Italia.
"We
thought the 2020 Tour de France would be the
hardest race of 2020 - and then we saw the
2020 Giro d’Italia."
(bicycling.com)
November
11, 2019
Wahoo Fitness range overview:
Details, pricing and specifications.
"Everything
you need to know about the latest range of
Wahoo Fitness computers, trainers and
accessories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo
Fitness)
November
11, 2019
Live Cyclocross: Rectavit Series
Jaarmarktcross Niel - Monday 11th November 2019
- Livestream.
"Monday
11th November sees another National Holiday in
Belgium… and another Cyclocross race - The
Jaarmarktcross in Niel.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe." (cyclocrosss.com) November
11, 2019
Column
Two
Lizzie Deignan: My previous level
isn’t going to be good enough.
"After
returning to elite competition this spring
Lizzie Deignan is pleased with the level she
displayed in 2019 but the former world
champion has vowed that her previous levels
will not stand up if she is to reach the
pinnacle of the sport once more." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
11, 2019
Tom Pidcock admits he’s
disappointed with result in first elite European
Cyclocross Championships.
"Pidcock,
20, finished eighth in his first elite tier
European CX event in Silvelle, having already
won both the junior and U23 titles."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
11, 2019
Munro wins junior women's title at
Pan-American Cyclocross Championships.
"Madigan
Munro wins, Lizzy Gunsalas second and Lauren
Zoerner complete US 1-2-3."
(cyclingnews.com) USA Cycling
November
11, 2019
Strohmeyer takes junior men's
title at Pan-American Cyclocross Championships.
"Andrew
Strohmeyer wins, Nick Carter takes second, and
Matthew Leliveld third."
(cyclingnews.com) (cxmagazine.com)
November
11, 2019
Ellingworth: The easy option would
be not signing Mark Cavendish.
"The
34-year-old has struggled for two years owing
to poor health and a long-standing virus but
new Bahrain Merida manager Rod Ellingworth -
the man who masterminded Cavendish's 2011
Worlds win - is fully behind the attempt to
rebuild Cavendish's career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Michael Aisner)
November
11, 2019
Best power meters 2019.
"The
power meter has been around in the pro peloton
for over 30 years but has only recently become
de rigueur among amateur riders wanting to
train more clinically and race more
effectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Quarq)
November
11, 2019
Zwift Announces their 2019 Academy
Finalists, 2020 Zwift Academy Tri Opens.
"Zwift
Academy allows riders to compete for the
coveted spot in the finals to go for a final
contract with CANYON//SRAM Racing, and Team
Dimension Data, who will become NTT Pro
Cycling in 2020."
(bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley
November
11, 2019
Column
Three
Transfer Mechanics: Analyzing
teams 2020 - Part 1.
"In
this first installment, we take a look at the
French AG2R La Mondiale team, the Astana Pro
Team, a much-changed Bahrain McLaren, and the
Bora Hansgrohe squad of three-time world
champion Peter Sagan."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
11, 2019
Mario Cipollini recuperating after
heart surgery while facing trial for domestic
abuse.
"Aside
from his medical recuperation, Cipollini is
currently facing allegations of domestic abuse
against his ex-wife, including that he pointed
a gun at her. He was taken ill after the
hearing in the court of Lucca, Italy, and was
hospitalized in Ancona."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves
November
11, 2019
McNulty will get shot at grand
tour in 2020.
"Brandon
McNulty, 21, headlines a new wave of American
elite men riders entering the WorldTour for
2020. Other Americans making the leap to the
top tier include Quinn Simmons (Trek
Segafredo), Matteo Jorgenson (Movistar), and
Ian Garrison (Deceuninck Quick Step)." (velonews.com)
Photo: LaPresse - Massimo Paolone
November
11, 2019
Great Britain top medal table on
final day of Glasgow Track World Cup.
"Katie
Archibald and Elinor Barker, who had
previously triumphed in the Team Pursuit,
joined forces to secure a silver medal in the
Madison. The Brits were pipped to gold by the
consistent Australian pairing of Annette
Edmondson and Georgia Barker."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Ian
MacNicol/Getty Images)
November
11, 2019
Patent Patrol: Shimano, SRAM,
& Campagnolo all file major drivetrain
updates.
"The
Big Three of bicycle drivetrain have been all
been busy at work with updates. Will the
future include faster, more precise rear
shifting? Or perhaps a new method of mounting
up cassettes with a 10-tooth cog?" (bikerumor.com)
Greg Kopecky
November
11, 2019
Bontrager Ballista Knit shoe
review - knit done right.
"So
why is there so much hype about knit cycling
shoes, anyway? Style obviously plays a part in
it, but there’s a functional component as
well."
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang
November
11, 2019
Shop early Black Friday deals at
Jenson USA.
"The
Black Friday deals are starting early over at
Jenson. You’ll find everything a rider needs
to get rolling this winter and stay safe on
the roads. This sale has lights, bikes, shoes
and more."
(roadbikereview.com)
November
11, 2019
Column
One
November 10, 2019 November
10, 2019
Van der Poel takes gold at men's
European Cyclocross Championships.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Netherlands) made it three in a
row at the UEC European Cyclocross
Championships, prevailing against a race-long
Belgian onslaught to beat Eli Iserbyt
(Belgium) by three seconds after a final-lap
battle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
10, 2019
Kastelijn takes gold at women's
European Cyclocross Championships.
"Yara
Kastelijn (Netherlands) became the new
European cyclocross champion with a dominant
victory in Silvelle, Italy. The 22-year-old
led from the opening lap in tough conditions,
and never gave up her advantage, soloing to
the win after four laps of a muddy course." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
November
10, 2019
Del Carmen Alvarado retains U23
women's European cyclocross title.
"Ceylin
Del Carmen Alvarado wins while Anna Kay and
Marion Norbert Riberolle round out podium in
Silvelle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
10, 2019
Crispin wins U23 men's European
cyclocross title.
"Frenchman
Mickael Crispin beats Timo Kelich and Antoine
Benoist in Silvelle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
10, 2019
Live: Cyclocross European
Championships - Silvelle 2019 Italy - Sunday
10th November 2019.
"Live
streaming video: 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Elite Women - 12:50 UK, 13:50 Europe. Elite Men - 14:20 UK, 15:20 Europe." (cyclocrosss.com) (cyclingfans.com) November
10, 2019
Column
Two
Track World Cup: Wild wins women's
Omnium.
"Kirsten
Wild wins the Women's Omnium and Katy Marchant
takes Kierin crown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
10, 2019
Top quality gold medal for Ireland
in nail-biting finish at UCI World Cup.
"Felix
English has put in the finish of his life at
the UCI World Cup in Glasgow to win gold in
the scratch race."
(stickybottle.com)
November
10, 2019
milKit Tubeless System Makes
Tubeless Easy.
"The
system is made up of two valve stems, a valve
core removal tool, a syringe for injecting
tubeless sealant and a few rim stickers.
Nothing too out of the ordinary, until you
look closer at the bottom of the valve stems
and the core."
(bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley
November
10, 2019
How soldier-cyclists use their
military training to become better riders.
"Military
training is all about pushing to the limits of
exhaustion while executing life-and-death
decisions. Here, battle-ready riders break
ranks to share their secrets with Dr Josephine
Perry."
(cyclingweekly.com)(Mike Prior/Kimroy
Photography)
November
10, 2019
Cyclists suffer fewer mental
health problems than general public, study
finds.
"Cyclists
experience fewer mental health problems than
those who don’t exercise or take part in other
sports, according to a study that looked at
1.2 million individuals."
(cycling.today)
November
10, 2019
2019 UCI Track Cycling World Cup
LIVE stream.
"UCI
Track Cycling World Cup Glasgow, Great Britain
- November 8-10.
Day 3 - Sunday, November 10. Morning Session at 9:00am local, 10:00 CET, 4:00am ET. Men - Scratch 15 km Final + Qualifying. Afternoon Session at 14:30 local, 15:30 CET, 9:30am ET. Women - Madison 30 km Final. Men - Keirin Final. Women - Sprint Final. Men - Omnium Final." (cyclingfans.com) November
10, 2019
Column
Three
Modolo reportedly close to
Corendon Circus deal.
"Italian
sprinter Sacha Modolo is reportedly on the
move to Mathieu van der Poel's Corendon Circus
squad for 2020. The 32-year-old is currently
searching for a team after spending the bulk
of the last two seasons fighting a
debilitating intestinal problem." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
November
10, 2019
Australians investigating new
pedaling techniques to improve aerodynamics
ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
"Australian
researchers have developed simulations that
can pinpoint the optimum position of the legs
around the pedal stroke in order to lessen the
effects of aerodynamic drag."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Ewan
Bootman/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
November
10, 2019
Matthew Glaetzer recovering from
cancer surgery.
"Glaetzer
thought he had strained his neck during a leg
press exercise in the gym, but after being
attended to by doctors, they found a couple of
nodules on his thyroid gland that shouldn’t
have been there, and after an ultrasound he
was told it was “looking cancerous." (cyclingnews.com)
(Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images)
November
10, 2019
Zak Dempster on the end of one
journey and the start of another.
"In
late October, Aussie Zak Dempster announced
that the 2019 season would be his last as a
professional road racer. The Victorian started
racing at the Continental level back in 2006
and joined the pro ranks with NetApp Endura in
2013."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November
10, 2019
Pellos Brought the Mountains to
Life.
"In this drawing, the imposing Col de Vars and Col d’Izoard in the French Alps are stomping past race directors Jacques Goddet and Félix Lévitan, heading for the day of reckoning with the riders on Stage 13." (pelotonmagazine.com) Pellos November
10, 2019
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