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November 27,
2019
Highlights of 2019 - Part I.
"Time
to look back at the 2019 season, to select a few
highlights for review and the chance to add some
hindsight. In no particular order, here’s the Amstel
Gold Race."
(inrng.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 27,
2019
Ineos-bound Rodríguez is Spain’s ‘Remco.’
"Some
are already comparing Ineos' young signing to the
Belgian sensation, but the Spanish rider wants to go
slow."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November 27,
2019
Tom Pidcock undergoes dental surgery as his
long-term career plans emerge.
"Pidcock
crashed hard on a wet descent at the 2019 Tour de
L'Avenir, landing on his face and seriously damaging
several teeth. He recovered to take the bronze medal in
the under 23 World Championships road race in Yorkshire
and has since tackled a full cyclocross season." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 27,
2019
2022 Tour de France set to start in
Saint-Étienne.
"The
Loire city, which hosted a stage this year, won by Lotto
Soudal's Thomas De Gendt, is among several candidates
for the Grand Départ, with Yorkshire, Norway and the
Basque Country also linked to the 2022 race at various
times."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 27,
2019
Wout van Aert already training on the Paris
Roubaix cobbles.
"Wout
van Aert and his Jumbo Visma teammates are looking ahead
to the best race of the year, Paris Roubaix." (cyclist.co.uk) Jack
Elton-Walters
November 27,
2019
Andrew Herrick among those investing in De
Rosa’s pro tour return.
"De
Rosa will bid to make a comeback in pro tour racing with
a financial and management boost from an investor group
that includes former Intense Cycles CEO Andrew Herrick." (cyclingindustry.news) Mark
Sutton
November 27,
2019
Astana ends partnership with Argon 18.
"After
three years, Astana Pro Team and Canadian bicycle
company Argon 18 have parted ways, the team announced on
Wednesday. Since 2017 the squad has won the 2019 Liège
Bastogne Liège 2019, 2017 & 2019 Critérium du
Dauphiné , 2018 Amstel Gold Race, 2019 Itzulia Basque
Country 2019, and 2019 Volta a Catalunya on Argon 18
machines."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Getty Images Sport)
November 27,
2019
Column
Two
Meet the Naesens: Oliver and Lawrence join
forces at AG2R.
"The
2020 season will see another band of brothers in the
professional ranks. Following in the footsteps of the
Sagans, Nibalis and Quintanas are the Naesens. Oliver
has ridden for AG2R La Mondiale since 2017, and will be
joined next year by Lawrence, two years his junior." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Yves Perret/YP Médias)
November 27,
2019
Pirelli Cinturato Velo road tire review.
"Pirelli's
Cinturato tubeless tire is the final piece in its Velo
range's return to road cycling and it’s a great option
if you want extra puncture protection, cornering
confidence and great ride feel at a bargain price." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: ©
Pirelli)
November 27,
2019
ENVE Ups their Trade-in, Trade-Up Program,
receive $600 credit for any alloy wheelset.
"ENVE recently announced their Trade-In, Trade-Up carbon wheel upgrade program has returned for a limited time. This program allows current and aspiring ENVE consumers to trade in their used ENVE or Other brand carbon wheels, and upgrade to ENVE's latest M Series, G Series, and SES wheel technologies." (gravelcyclist.com) JOM November 27,
2019
Sarah Lukas: Ten products I loved in 2019.
"My mentality changed from the arrogance of “needing” to have certain things in order to race properly, to now feeling like I don’t really need anything. In the middle is my more practical self that seeks out functionality above all." (cyclingtips.com) Sarah Lukas November 27,
2019
Best gifts for cyclists this Christmas.
"With
our guide to the best gifts for cyclists this Christmas
you can treat your cycling-obsessed better half with
something they'll love, no matter your budget." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Cyclingnews)
November 27,
2019
This Is the Best Time to Eat Dinner.
"After
a busy day at work, it’s only natural to want to unwind
by hitting the gym or hopping on your bike to go for a
ride. And by the time you actually sit down for dinner,
it might already be 8 p.m."
(bicycling.co) wundervisuals Getty Images
November 27,
2019
Black Friday deals 2019.
"With
hundreds of deals happening every year on Black Friday,
it can be hard to figure out where to invest your
cycling budget. We herded through the top cycling brands
to find the best deals on all the gear you will need for
the coming year."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
November 27,
2019
Column
Three
November 27,
2019
‘We have the talents, but we’re just letting
them flitter away’ - Warbasse on U.S. WorldTour block.
"Former
U.S. national champion Larry Warbasse feels young
American talent needs a truly American WorldTour team to
nurture them into stars of the future."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November 27,
2019
Nuyens to appeal verdict in Van Aert case.
"Nick
Nuyens had sought $1.267 million in damages from Van
Aert, who terminated his contract while Verandas Willems
Crelan was negotiating its merger with Dutch outfit
Roompot Nederlandse Loterij."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 27,
2019
Sofie De Vuyst suspended...
"De
Vuyst was given the prestigious Flandrienne award for
Belgian cyclists in 2019 having won Brabantse Pijl early
in the season, and she is due to transfer to Mitchelton
Scott for 2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
November 27,
2019
Politt latest Katusha rider confirmed for
ICA.
"This
was one that Israel Cycling Academy wasn’t going to let
get away. Budding German classics star Nils Politt,
runner-up in last year’s Paris Roubaix, will be riding
for Israel Cycling Academy in 2020."
(velonews.com)
November 27,
2019
USA Cycling announces the 2020 Pro Road Tour
.
"USA
Cycling announced the national calendar for the 2020 Pro
Road Tour (PRT), featuring 17 events across 15 states.
Spanning April to September, the PRT schedule next year
will include 43 days of road cycling competitions." (bikeworldnews.com)
November 27,
2019
Cofidis finalize 2020 roster.
"The
French team have added 11 riders for the 2020 campaign,
including six riders from the WorldTour led by sprinter
Elia Viviani from Deceuninck Quick Step."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 27,
2019
See.Sense AIR tracker could help trace a
stolen bicycle for three months.
"Northern
Irish company See.Sense makes a range of smart bike
lights and is now adding an anti-theft tracker to the
line-up, which employs the new Narrowband Internet of
Things (NB-IoT) low power, wide area network to get
longer life out of a battery charge."
(bikeradar.com) See.Sense
November 27,
2019
Column
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November 26, 2019 November 26,
2019
The first year: 10 tips for life as a
neo-pro.
"A
young woman recently signed her first UCI team contract
(with a foreign team) and reached out to me, asking,
"What should I expect to be prepared for next year?"
Great question!"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
Mexican riders Castillo, Salomon win El Tour
de Tucson.
"Castillo,
who rides for the Elevate KHS pro men’s team, stormed to
the finish alongside former U.S. national road champion
Eric Marcotte. Castillo skimmed past Marcotte with a
bike throw at the finish."
(velonews.com) Photo: Cindy Thomas
November 26,
2019
Contador's brother raises alarm over talent
poaching, young riders turning pro too soon.
"Fran
Contador, brother and manager of retired racing star
Alberto Contador, is raising the alarm bells over new
rules that could hurt lower-level teams."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
Organizers say Tour of Norway unlikely for
2020.
"Race
director Roy Hegreberg told TV2 that funding is not in
place for the 2020 race, which was scheduled for the end
of May, after a decrease in the state's support of the
event. The race received about 1 million kroner (~
€100,000) less than expected."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November 26,
2019
UCI aims for quota equality in men's and
women's road events for 2024 Paris Olympics .
"The
UCI recently announced the number of athletes that each
National Olympic Committee has qualified for road events
during the Olympic Games in Tokyo, with spots for 130
men and 67 women."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 26,
2019
Reviewed: One-Way Ticket by Jonathan
Vaughters.
"Cheating
can pay. Especially if you can live with yourself.
Jonathan Vaughters can. It’s a skill he seems
particularly good at. His skill set seems to include a
considerable amount of charm, ruthlessness, and
impeccable timing."
(jralong.com) JPPartland
November 26,
2019
Ganna targets both team pursuit and time
trial at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
"Earlier
this month, Ganna broke the individual pursuit world
record twice in one day. The feat came just weeks after
he had taken bronze in the individual time trial at the
World Championships in Yorkshire, and the Ineos rider
wants to combine road and track in Tokyo next summer." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
November 26,
2019
Apple Watch Series 5: Sports & Fitness
In-Depth Review.
"It’s
been two months since the Apple Watch Series 5 came out,
and the watch has been on my right wrist every one of
those days. Swim, bike, run…and plenty more. You may
remember my initial thoughts on it back in September
after the first few days worth of workouts. Did things
get better?"
(dcrainmaker.com)
November 26,
2019
Column
Two
‘Biggest honor of my career’ - Greg LeMond
on U.S. Congressional Gold Medal.
"Really,
I don’t take well getting awards. Californian
Congressman Mike Thompson really pushed for this and
it’s a really great honor, it might be one of the best
biggest honors for my career. For sure it is because
it’s something that’s not given out to cyclists ever." (velonews.com) Gregor Brown
November 26,
2019
Should WorldTour road bikes use dropper
posts?
"Dropper
seatposts are increasingly popular among riders of
gravel bikes and cyclocross bikes, yet they could have
benefits outside the muddy world of off-road racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Future)
November 26,
2019
Steve Cummings: The retirement interview.
"Cummings
began his career on the track with Great Britain,
winning medals in the team pursuit alongside Bradley
Wiggins and Geraint Thomas. He then developed into a
baroudeur, channeling his talents to target carefully
crafted victories from breakaways and late attacks." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 26,
2019
Philippa York speaks out about LGBT
inclusion in sport as part of Stonewall campaign.
"York,
a retired Tour de France stage winner and journalist, is
campaigning for more inclusion in sport as part of the
Rainbow Laces movement, run by charity Stonewall." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Picture: Stonewall)
November 26,
2019
Movistar continues to bet on youth.
"The
Spanish WorldTour team might be losing the likes of
Nairo Quintana (Arkéa Samsic), Mikel Landa (Bahrain
Merida) and Richard Carapaz (Ineos), but Alejandro
Valverde is sticking around and Enric Mas (Deceuninck
Quick Step) is coming on board. To fill out its roster,
the team is signing up a string of young, promising
riders."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
November 26,
2019
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Groupset discounted by
50% in Shimano Black Friday deal.
"Wiggle
and Chain Reaction Cycles recently released week 4 of
Black their Friday deals which includes 50% off
Shimano's Ultegra R8000 Groupset. This deal is expected
to last for the next week and sees this superb road
groupset reduced to $725.99."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
November 26,
2019
The best saddles for road cycling in 2020.
"Of
all the components on your bike, when it comes to
comfort, the saddle is perhaps the most important. It’s
also one of the most personal choices because everyone’s
anatomy and riding style is different."
(bikeradar.com) (Immediate Media)
November 26,
2019
Bike Test: BMC Roadmachine 01 Three.
"The
updated Roadmachine is an endurance bike that seeks to
balance weight, stiffness and compliance to create an
enduring ride experience. The Roadmachine family
consists of two shared frame levels."
(roadbikeaction.com)
November 26,
2019
Column
Three
November 26,
2019
Wout van Aert wins legal battle against
former team after he broke contract.
"The
Belgian superstar left Veranda’s Willems Crelan in
September 2018 and made the switch to Jumbo Visma a year
ahead of schedule, despite still having a contract.
Former team manager at Veranda’s, Nick Nuyen, took Van
Aert to court to seek compensation, demanding $1,267,000
in a hearing
last month."
(cyclingweekly.com) (David Stockman/AFP/Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
Sofie De Vuyst admits failing doping
control.
"De
Vuyst's doping control, taken out of competition on
September 18, 2019, the week prior to the World
Championships, reportedly showed evidence of exogenous
anabolic steroids."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
November 26,
2019
Nils Politt joins Israel Cycling Academy in
2020.
"The
Israeli team bought out the existing Katusha management
company from Russian oligarch Igor Makarov in October
and so took over Politt's existing contract for 2020." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
De Plus: Ketones taste like gin and tonic.
"This
summer, it emerged that the use of ketones was
widespread at De Plus' team, Jumbo Visma. However, rival
teams have expressed concerns, both regarding the
enhancement of performance and the possible health
impact on the liver."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
Legal constraints prohibit Sofia Bertizzolo
from signing with Movistar.
"The
22-year-old Italian had signed a two-year contract with
Movistar, however, her existing contract with the
Italy's national Polizia di Stato legally prevent her
from holding two full-time jobs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
WADA seeking four-year ban for Russia.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency's independent Compliance Review
Committee (CRC) has recommended a four-year ban on
Russia after the country failed to comply with the
requirements WADA had set for Russia to hand over all of
the laboratory data from the Moscow laboratory." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
November 26,
2019
Davide Rebellin being forced to retire with
EPower Team’s sudden closure.
"Rebellin,
winner of all three Ardennes Classics in 2004, planned
to continue into the following season when he would turn
49 years old with the Hungarian-Italian Professional
Continental cycling team on Ridley bikes." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November 26,
2019
Stages Dash Gets Radar Supports, Outlines
Future Firmware Plans (and a 30% off sale).
"Today
Stages released firmware 2.0.0, which adds a whole bunch
of performance tweaks and an even bigger pile of bug
fixes. It also improves the battery life. But in
conjunction with that, they’ve announced the next
firmware version (2.1.0), which is only a week away -
dropping on December 3rd that’ll add Garmin Varia radar
support."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November 26,
2019
Column
One
November 25, 2019 Cyclocross round-up: Iserbyt, Nash retain
World Cup leads despite off-form finishes in Koksijde.
"It
was a double celebration for Corendon Circus in
Koksijde, Belgium, at round 5 of the UCI Cyclocross
World Cup on Sunday as Mathieu van der Poel won the
men's event and 21-year-old Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado
won her first elite women's World Cup race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
November 25,
2019
Why Maghalie Rochette wasn’t racing at the
Koksijde World Cup.
"Although
Maghalie Rochette’s website had Koksijde and Saturday’s
Ambiancecross in Wachtebeke, Belgium as part of her
schedule, she was not present at the races last
weekend."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram)
November 25,
2019
De Gendt also wants to be considered for
second Belgian Olympic time-trial spot.
"If
you come third in a time trial at a Grand Tour twice,
then you have to be considered among the better TT
riders' says the breakaway specialist."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
Neal Rogers: Ten products I loved in 2019.
"When thinking of the cycling products I most loved in 2019, I had to compartmentalize between what I used most often and what I truly loved." (cyclingtips.com) Neal Rogers November 25,
2019
Vuelta expected to hold the line.
"The
Vuelta route will be unveiled in December, but early
indications are that it will stick to the trusted
formula of explosive stages and punishing climbs." (velonews.com) Andrew Hood
November 25,
2019
Patent Patrol: Exhaustive folding bike
patent covers aero bikes, e-bikes, & more!
"It’s
easy to think that we’ve hit the limits of many cycling
innovations, but our findings in new patents continue to
show otherwise. While folding bikes are often shunned as
unfashionable, or perhaps only for utilitarian purists,
we found a promising patent that could potentially make
any style of bike into a compact folder."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
November 25,
2019
Who is the tallest pro cyclist, and why does
it matter?
"From
the feather-weight mountain goats to the power-packed
track sprinters, there is no catch-all shape and size
for cyclists. But giant cyclists are the rarity -
hauling your body over the mountains of the Grand Tours
favors lighter riders."
(bikeradar.com) Getty / Kei Tsuji / Stringer
November 25,
2019
First Ride: Cannondale CAAD 13.
"The
traditional alloy race rig has been updated to make it a
worthy all-rounder. Instead of the traditional geometry
and lines that Cannondale has used for years, the CAAD
13 takes on an updated design that is more capable, aero
and ready to handle the modern road scene than previous
iterations."
(roadbikeaction.com)
November 25,
2019
Column Two
Aru hits back at his critics after two years
of doubts, surgery and illness.
"Aru
has endured a difficult two years, with an undiagnosed
iliac artery problem affecting his performances after
joining UAE Team Emirates in 2018. Last April he opted
for an angioplasty stent operation instead of major
surgery."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November 25,
2019
Versatile Lucinda Brand hoping for
aggressive racing after her move to Trek Segafredo.
"One
of the headline moves in the women’s peloton this fall
was Lucinda Brand’s transfer from Sunweb to Trek
Segafredo. The move to the US-registered outfit should
give the Dutchwoman opportunities to show off her
naturally aggressive style."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
Nairo Quintana says his name and experience
can help promote Arkéa Samsic to WorldTour.
"This
winter, he is stepping down from Movistar to the French
team in the Professional Continental ranks. Arkéa will
have to ask for and receive wildcard invitations to ride
the Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November 25,
2019
Tour of Flanders could lose Muur Van
Geraardsbergen amid city’s financial difficulties.
"One
of the highlights of the Tour of Flanders, the Muur Van
Geraardsbergen climb, could be removed from the route
once again as local authorities struggle to justify the
hefty price tag of its inclusion."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
2020 Tour de La Provence to feature climb of
Mont Ventoux.
"Given
the early juncture in the year, the finish of stage 3
will be at Chalet Reynard, six kilometers shy of the
summit of Mont Ventoux. The Paris Nice peloton has
regularly climbed as far as Chalet Reynard, which lies
1,429m above sea level."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
Virginia Tech adds more helmets to tested
list: MIPS still trending.
"According
to Virginia Tech’s latest cycling helmet test results,
helmets equipped with MIPS are still the king of the
safest crown, and now occupy the first four spots on the
list."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
November 25,
2019
Ranked: Chris Froome’s best victories.
"The
British squad’s dominance of Grand Tours over the past
decade provided a number of memorable moments for fans.
As the book closes on an eventful 10 years in cycling,
we’ve ranked the arguable rider of the decade’s 10 best
victories."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
Boels Dolmans targets long-term backer as
sponsorship hunt begins.
"The
Dutch pro team will see its longtime backers depart at
the end of 2020. Director Danny Stam says he is looking
for new sponsors to commit to a long-term deal with the
team."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
November 25,
2019
Tool Box Check: Grant Sides - Trek Factory
Racing.
"Having
the proper tool where you need it when you need it is as
critical for a mechanic, especially when changes need to
be quickly made and fractions of a second can make the
difference between a spot on the podium...or not." (pinkbike.com) Daniel Sapp
November 25,
2019
Column
Three
November 25,
2019
Transfer Mechanics: Analyzing teams 2020 -
Part 3.
"A
closer look at Team Ineos, Jumbo Visma, Lotto Soudal,
Mitchelton Scott and Movistar's comings and goings." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
November 25,
2019
Pro rider's union raises concerns over
‘sensitive health data’ amid rise of e-racing.
"Cycling
e-sports have grown rapidly in recent seasons, with
riders from the professional peloton getting involved
and the UCI planning to hold a Zwift World Championships
in 2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Zwift)
November 25,
2019
Continental GP5000 Tubeless road tire
review.
"The new Continental GP5000 comes in a wide size range of both conventional clincher and tubeless versions though but is it a worthy heir to the throne?" (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) November 25,
2019
Thomas De Gendt and Tim Wellens set off on
700km gravel adventure.
"The
pair are half-way through the six-day ride that began in
Teruel, covering the Montañas Vacías of the ‘Spanish
Lapland’ in the country’s east."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Instagram / tim.wellens)
November 25,
2019
Female cyclists want gender differences to
be given greater priority in kit design - including
overcoming saddle-sore issues.
"It
was in August 2016, towards the end of Great Britain’s
track cycling medal rush at the Rio Olympics, that
stories started to circulate about the female riders’
intimate hair removal techniques."
(telegraph.co.uk) (AFP Photo)
November 25,
2019
Trading watts for smiles at the fifth annual
Giro della Donna.
"The
fifth edition of the Giro della Donna was held this past
weekend and I’m happy to report that the sun was
shining, there was an abundance of smiles, nobody left
much in the tank at the top of Donna, and there were no
serious injuries."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Neil Hollingshead,
Henry Yates, Spurlo Style Photography
November 25,
2019
How Much Better Is It Really to Train With
a Heavier Bike?
"The
concept is simple: To get stronger over the winter,
crank out your training on a heavier bike, and you’ll
improve your power so you’ll be flying once you get
back on your light bike in the springtime." (bicycling.com) Selene
Yeager
November 25,
2019
Rethinking The Do-It-All Bike: Norco
Section Carbon Rival.
"Disc
brakes have opened up the floodgates of bicycle
design. With the ability to easily accommodate tires
of any size, it seems like manufacturers create a new
category every day - gravel, adventure and, more
recently, do-it-all."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
November 25,
2019
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