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January
23, 2019
Rivals: New Liège Bastogne Liège
finish favors Sagan.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) will aim at winning the
early monuments like Milano Sanremo, but the new
version of Liège Bastogne Liège should make him
happy, according to his rivals."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©Daniel Kalisz | Getty
Images
January
23, 2019
Scheldeprijs goes Dutch once again in
2019.
"Almost
three-quarters of Scheldeprijs will take place on
Dutch roads in 2019 as the race starts from
Terneuzen in the Netherlands for the second
successive year before crossing into Belgium for
the traditional finish in Schoten, near Antwerp." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
January
23, 2019
Romain Bardet believes a French Tour
de France winner is near.
"Bardet,
28, has placed second and third already. He
believes around the corner is a win, which would
end the long 34-year gap since France’s last
winner, Bernard Hinault in 1985."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
23, 2019
Complete guide to Specialized's 2019
road bikes.
"Founded
in 1974, Specialized is one of the biggest and
most popular bicycle brands. It produces a vast
number of models covering a wide range of cycling
disciplines."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
23, 2019
DC Rainmaker Cave Video Tour.
"It’s
been almost two months since the DCR Open House,
when nearly 200 folks descended on the DCR Cave to
take their first look at things. And while I’d
like to say that things are dramatically different
- the reality is that tweaks are more minor day to
day things."
(dcrainmaker.com)
January
23, 2019
Miguel Indurain: Mas should go to the
Tour de France to learn.
"The
five-time Tour de France winner stated that it is
too soon to ask the Spanish rider to pick up the
baton of the country's cycling. Indurain believes
that Mas will soon show that he has what it takes
to win big races."
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
January
23, 2019
New kid in town: Fabio Jakobsen is
ready to join the sprinting elite.
"I'm
a confident guy but I'm also confident I don't
know everything. I know what I want but I also
know that I'm only 22-years-old. I know I have to
listen to teammates and coaches and I have to
learn."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
January
23, 2019
Tour Colombia 2.1 announces 2019
teams, provisional start list.
"Chris
Froome and Team Sky headline the start list, which
also includes WorldTour teams Movistar, Deceuninck
Quick Step, Astana, EF Education First and UAE
Team Emirates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
23, 2019
Column
Two
Giro d’Italia organizer still hopeful
of Geraint Thomas participation in 2019 edition.
"Mauro
Vegni says he understands defending champion Chris
Froome's desire to skip the race to maximize his
chances of a fifth Tour de France title." (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
January
23, 2019
Sam Bennett set to turn out with Peter
Sagan for season debut.
"Sam
Bennett enjoyed a fantastic end to last season and
he will look to get the new season off to a flying
start when he rides the Vuelta a San Juan in a
selection that includes Peter Sagan." (stickybottle.com)
(Twitter)
January
23, 2019
World championship TT repeat on list
of 2019 goals for Dennis.
"Dennis
has recently placed greater focus on transitioning
from a time trial specialist to Grand Tour
contender, which is set to dually work in his
favor this season."
(sbs.com.au) Sophie Smith
January
23, 2019
Best Cycling Clothing 2018/19.
"We've
review loads of clothing on road.cc over
the past year and here’s the best of it -
everything from base layers to waterproof jackets,
socks to gloves, and everything in between." (road.cc) Mat Brett
January
23, 2019
Town Down Under’s lack of buses
pleases riders.
"Welcome
to the Santos Tour Down Under, one of the season’s
few WorldTour races that offers a throwback to the
days when riders were not hidden inside team
buses."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
23, 2019
Do clutch rear derailleurs add
drivetrain friction?
"Standard
rear derailleurs have a spring-loaded pulley cage
that is allowed to swing freely both forwards and
backwards. But in a clutched rear derailleur,
there’s a small device in the pulley cage pivot
that lets it pull the chain rearward as usual, but
doesn’t allow the cage to freely swing forward." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
January
23, 2019
Hunt wheels releases new 35mm deep
carbon fiber gravel wheelset.
"Using
rider feedback, the brand has beefed up what was
the 30 Carbon Gravel Disc wheels the wheelset so
that they’re now 35mm deep. Hunt says that this
particular depth was chosen because of its
stiffness benefits and strength for off-road
riding."
(cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley
January
23, 2019
USA Crits names 19 elite teams for
2019.
"By
selecting a set number of teams to race all
events, organizers hope to build a "sustainable
model" with consistent players and online
streaming coverage of the races for fans to
follow."
(cyclingnews.com). (Dejan Smaic / SportifImages)
January
23, 2019
303 Project completes 2019 roster.
"The
Colorado-based program will feature riders from
six countries in 2019, including the US,
Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain and South
Africa."
(cyclingnews.com) (Rob Jones)
January
23, 2019
Column
Three
January
23, 2019
Tosh Van der Sande doping case ‘will
be clear by early February,’ according to manager.
"Lotto
Soudal said the Belgian pro returned a positive
test for a permitted substance but has taken the
decision to suspend him while the case is
resolved."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
23, 2019
18-year-old believed to be youngest
person to cycle around the world.
"A
teenager from Canada is believed to have become
the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the
globe by bike."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Instagram/
@byaulingtoni)
January
23, 2019
Viviani ready for sprint at Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
"Elia
Viviani will lead the Deceuninck Quick Step team
at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Criterium and Road
Race on January 24 in Melbourne and January 27 in
Geelong. The Italian champion is aiming to
continue his early-season success with a victory." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
23, 2019
U.S. Cyclocrossers Find Sunshine,
Camaraderie During January Training Block in Spain.
"With
U.S. Nationals in the rearview and the Euros
headed home to race their respective National
Championships over the weekend, Hyde and a cast of
U.S. characters - Werner, White, Kaitie Keough and
Gage Hecht - headed to the south of Spain." (cxmagazine.com)
(Instagram)
January
23, 2019
Brooks Cambium C13 tops All-Weather
waterproof saddle on carbon rails.
"Brooks’
fabric & rubber Cambium saddles are a popular
choice for cyclists blending classic looks &
modern tech, but still don’t like wet weather." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
January
23, 2019
Review: AxumGear Sprints are the
wireless earbuds for weight weenies.
"The
kit comes with three different ear hooks and six
different tips, letting you customize the fit to
your ears. Once done, they held in place over
hours and hours of rough terrain."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
January
23, 2019
Hammer Series returns to Norway,
Holland, Hong Kong in 2019.
"The
series was established in 2017 by Velon, an
association of 11 WorldTour teams, as a contrast
to the traditional format of road racing. It's a
team competition that takes place over three
events."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
23, 2019
Column
Two
January
22, 2019
Liège Bastogne Liège 2019: All you
need to know.
"Liège
Bastogne Liège is the oldest of the five
Monuments, and one of three spring Classics taking
place in the Ardennes region. In 2019, the race is
set to take place on April 28."
(cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
January
22, 2019
Vincenzo Nibali sets Classics aside as
he makes Giro d’Italia primary target for 2019.
"Vincenzo
Nibali says the Giro d’Italia will be his primary
goal for 2019, with a reduced Classics season
ahead of the Italian Grand Tour, which he’ll
follow up with a ride at the Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
22, 2019
Chris Froome to arrive a week before
Colombia 2.1 stage race.
"Chris
Froome and Team Sky are set to arrive in eastern
Antioquia region of Colombia on Sunday to prepare
for their season debut at the Colombia 2.1 stage
race which will be held from February 12-17." (cyclingnews.com)
(Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP/Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
2019 Liege Bastogne Liege features
city center finale and return of Stockeu.
"The
2019 edition of Liège Bastogne Liège will see some
old faces return with the race set to finish in
the center of Liege for the first time in almost
three decades, while the triptych of the Côte de
Wanne, the Côte de Stockeu and Côte de la Haut
Levée are all back on the parcours." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
22, 2019
Belgium Announces 2019 Bogense
Cyclocross World Championships Team.
"The
team features only four women and seven men, with
an extra spot for Tim Merlier if Toon Aerts wins
the World Cup next weekend."
(cxmagazine.com) Bart Hazen
January
22, 2019
Neff: A dark horse for the cyclocross
world title in Denmark.
"Many
view the mountain bike specialist as an outside
favorite to win the world title, however, in an
interview with Cyclingnews, Neff said her
primary goal is to make it to the finish line in
one piece."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
Riders shoot down aging Andrea Tafi’s
Roubaix plan.
"The
sport has changed too much,” Jan Bakelants
(Sunweb) said. “It is time to make room for the
young riders. If I were Tafi, I would stay quiet
at home in my impressive estate in Italy." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
BigRep 3D prints newest polymer into
airless tire prototypes for bikes & more.
"German
3D printer specialists BigRep have used their
newest flexible Pro Flex polymer filaments to
create The Airless Tire, a 3D printed honeycomb
tire that snaps onto a regular bicycle rim." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
January
22, 2019
First look: Heroïn Bikes, designed
specifically for the Haute Route.
"These
high-end boutique beauties from the new French
brand Heroïn were designed specifically to cope
with the demands of the Haute Route, and described
as "versatile climbing" bikes"
(road.cc) Jack Sexty
January
22, 2019
Column
Two
An ode to the humble hex key.
"The
idea that a good tool will be with you for life is
certainly true, but be warned, such longevity
makes for an expensive excuse."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
January
22, 2019
Victoria Pendleton exclusive
interview: 'I worked out how I wanted to kill myself
- I just felt numb'.
"I
had accumulated 1½ times the dose of drugs to kill
myself,” she says, her voice cracking. “And I had
it there, in front of me, and I knew how much it
would take. And how long I would have to be left
for it definitely to work."
(telegraph.co.uk) (Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
UCI to start testing for painkiller
tramadol at Paris Nice.
"The
UCI said in a recent press release, “4.4 percent
of in-competition tests on cyclists showed the use
of tramadol. The ban is aimed at preserving the
rider’s health and safety."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
How mechanics keep bikes running
smooth at the Tour Down Under.
"Racing
at the Tour Down Under presents a logistical
challenge, but once there things generally run
smoothly for the mechanics."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
Contador: I think Froome can win the
Tour and Bernal the Giro.
"Alberto
Contador has warned Vincenzo Nibali and Tom
Dumoulin about the fatigue of the Giro-Tour double
and suggested that no current Grand Tour rider
races with the aggression and panache that he
did."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
22, 2019
Marianne Vos: There's a big desire to
take that next step in women's cycling.
"Marianne
Vos is undoubtedly one of the greatest riders to
ever grace women's cycling. The CCC Liv rider
secured the 2018-19 Cyclocross World Cup title and
is ready to start her 14th season on the road." (cyclingpub.com)
(Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
January
22, 2019
Extra lap added to finale of 2019 La
Fleche Wallonne.
"La
Flèche Wallonne has received another tweak for
2019, with the organizers extending the finale of
the men's race for an extra lap of the finishing
circuit that includes the Côte d'Ereffe, Côte de
Cherave, and Mur de Huy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
22, 2019
Zwift launches first e-racing league
for pro riders featuring Cofidis, Team Wiggins and
Canyon SRAM.
"Zwift’s
Kiss Super League, which launches on Wednesday
(January 23), brings together second and third
tier riders from across the world in an online
race series."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Zwift)
January
22, 2019
Cycling shorts - Everything you need
to know.
"Cycling
shorts help make rides of more than a few miles
more comfortable by reducing chafing and providing
some shock-absorbing padding. Here's what you need
to know if you're going shopping."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
22, 2019
Kate Courtney has the best fan page.
"Athlete
fan pages take many forms, but the one recently
started to honor Kate Courtney could be the best,
and funniest one yet. Kate is an Animal is an
Instagram page devoted to the scientific pursuit
of determining which species of animal the young
American XCO world champion is."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram)
January
22, 2019
Column
Three
What groupsets, tires and pedals do
WorldTour teams use?
"The
demands and needs WorldTour pro racers place on
their equipment are far removed from those of the
vast majority of everyday riders, but that doesn’t
stop us from enjoying ogling at the latest and
greatest kit that the top-end of the sport uses." (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeradar.com) (Jack Luke/Immediate Media)
January
22, 2019
Spanish team Burgos BH given wildcard
spot for Volta a Catalunya amid doping suspension.
"The
Pro Continental outfit are currently under a
temporary ban from racing after three riders were
suspended for doping."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Xavier
Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
Swiss national team receives Tour de
Suisse wildcard.
"The
Swiss national team has been awarded a wildcard
invitation to the 2019 Tour de Suisse thanks to a
rule change approved by the UCI at last year’s
World Championships in Innsbruck."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
22, 2019
With a little luck, Bardet plans to
break Tour drought.
"France’s
top cyclist Romain Bardet told Agence
France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday he believes
the stars can align in 2019 for him to become the
first home winner of the Tour de France since
1985."
(velonews.com) Photo: Hu Chengwei/Getty Images
(File).
January
22, 2019
Wahoo CEO Details Fixes for Issues
Surrounding KICKR 2018 & KICKR CORE.
"Since
the Wahoo KICKR 2018 and KICKR CORE were announced
back at Eurobike 2018 (in July), it hasn’t
entirely been smooth sailing for either product." (dcrainmaker.com)
January
22, 2019
Rollers vs turbo trainers: which is
better?
"Rollers
are definitely losing the popularity battle.
According to Zwift‘s PR manager, Chris Snook,
around 80 per cent of the platform’s users are
competing their sessions on smart trainers." (cyclingweekly.com)
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
January
22, 2019
Gent Wevelgem Women confirm 24 teams.
"The
organizers of Gent Wevelgem have confirmed the 24
teams that will take part in this year's race,
with Boels Dolmans and Mitchelton Scott set to
headline the event."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
January
22, 2019
Dimension Data can only improve on
2018 says Bak.
"Lars
Bak has joined Dimension Data this season
confident the team can restore its status
following a dismal 2018 campaign."
(sbs.com.au) Sophie Smith
January
22, 2019
Just Riding Along Lark Light Road
wheelset with CX-Ray spokes.
"The
Lark Light Road wheels from UK brand JRA (Just
Riding Along) certainly live up to their name,
weighing just 1,460g for the set. They're very
responsive and JRA hasn't sacrificed durability to
save the grams either."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
January
22, 2019
Column
One
January
21, 2019
Analysis: Why the Tour Down Under
works.
"This
year marked the 21st edition of the race,
something of a milestone for any bicycle race.
Since its first edition in 1999, it has
established itself as the premier race on the
Oceania calendar and has grown into a favorite
both among riders and fans alike."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
5 conclusions from the 2019 Tour Down
Under.
"The
2019 edition of the Tour Down Under came alive
thanks to Patrick Bevin's aggression and defending
champion Daryl Impey's experience, and it soon
became clear that it was those two riders who were
most likely to beat the mountain men at their own
game."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
White on Impey's Tour Down Under win:
We rode a calculated race.
"Daryl
Impey's second win in as many years made the South
African the first rider to defend his title at the
men's Tour Down Under. The Mitchelton Scott rider
was able to follow Richie Porte's (Trek Segafredo)
stage-winning attack on Willunga Hill, tying up
the overall win in the process."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
21, 2019
Offseason Capsule: Sunweb.
"Sunweb,
the team of extreme order, rules and structure if
we are to believe reports. The perfect
amalgamation of Dutch and German culture.
Certainly one of the most interesting and distinct
teams in the World Tour."
(podiumcafe.com) AFP/Getty Images
January
21, 2019
Jan Bakelants revels in new
opportunities at Team Sunweb.
"The
Belgian heads into the 2019 season healthy and
excited about his prospects with Team Sunweb where
he will bring expertise to the younger riders, and
versatility in one-day races and Grand Tours." (cyclingnews.com)
(Team Sunweb)
January
21, 2019
Roelandts brings Classics flare to
Movistar.
"Jürgen
Roelandts' move from BMC to Movistar may have been
a surprise, but the Spanish outfit could offer him
a leadership role during that Spring Classics that
was tough to turn down."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
21, 2019
Wilier Cento 10NDR now comes in
gorgeous ramato option.
"
It’s a color that harks back to Wilier’s past,
when from the 1940s its top-end steel frames were
finished in the metallic copper color." (cyclingweekly.com)
Paul Norman
January
21, 2019
Column
Two
Floyd’s of Leadville Updates
Formulation of Its CBD Recovery Balm with Lidocaine.
"In
addition to 600mg of Full Spectrum CBD, the new
lavender formulation also contains 4% Lidocaine. A
local anesthetic, Lidocaine's fast-acting numbing
properties help to reduce pain and inflammation to
promote healing."
(capovelo.com)
January
21, 2019
Van Aert, Aerts, Cant lead Belgian
squad for Cyclocross World Championships.
"Wout
van Aert and Toon Aerts have been named as team
leaders of the Belgian men's squad for the UCI
Cyclocross World Championships, in the hope that
one of them can take on and beat the dominant
Mathieu van der Poel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
Seven wildcard teams announced for
2019 Paris Roubaix.
"Paris
Roubaix organizer ASO has awarded seven
invitations to the 2019 edition of the race, which
takes place on April 14. Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) won Paris Roubaix in 2018, his second
monument victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
André Greipel: ‘I quickly learned I
was not part of the plan at Lotto Soudal’.
"Looking
ahead to the 2019 season, Greipel said “I would
like to do a good Paris Roubaix” - that goal is at
least possible, after his new team have been given
a wildcard spot to ride the cobbles." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
21, 2019
Valverde to start 2019 season at
Challenge Mallorca.
"Movistar
confirmed that world champion Alejandro Valverde
will make his 2019 season debut at the Challenge
Mallorca race series at the end of January." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
January
21, 2019
Mikel Landa hoping for change of
fortunes on Giro d’Italia return.
"The
Basque rider will lead Movistar in the Giro
d’Italia this May 11 to June 2 before turning his
attention to the Tour de France, where he will
ride with Nairo Quintana."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
21, 2019
North Star Grand Prix confirms UCI 2.2
women's stage race in 2019.
"Organizers
of the North Star Grand Prix announced Monday that
its women's stage race will return as a
UCI-sanctioned 2.2 event held from June 12-16 in
Minnesota."
(cyclingnews.com) (Stephanie Williams)
January
21, 2019
UCI announces new women's team: WCC.
"The
UCI has announced the creation of a new women's
team that will be called WCC. Nine riders from
different spots of the globe will be part of this
team."
(cyclingpub.com) (Twitter)
January
21, 2019
Tech of the Week: Every WorldTour
bike, Sagan rides an Allez and more.
"Peter
Sagan has an alloy bike, Richie Porte has new
sunnies and Tom Dumoulin has a faster helmet." (cyclingweekly.com)
Paul Norman
January
21, 2019
Adam Hansen brings wearable motion
capture tool to pro peloton.
"Long-time
professional cyclist Adam Hansen is now utilizing
a portable biomechanical analysis tool to provide
live data on how changes to his fit impact his
performance."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
21, 2019
Column
Three
Burgos BH teach ethics classes during
doping suspension.
"Burgos
BH kicked off what is undoubtedly one of the more
unusual early-season training camps." (cyclingnews.com)
(Courtesy of Polartec-Kometa)
January
21, 2019
Video: The Santos Tour Down Under, CX
World Cup + The Gravel & Tar Race; The Cycling
Race News Show.
January 21, 2019 Introducing: Jasper Philipsen.
"Jasper
Philipsen caught the eye during his spells with
the BMC development team and Hagens Berman Axeon
before deciding to make the step up to WorldTour
level with UAE Team Emirates at just 20 years of
age this season."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
Hayman closes out career atop Old
Willunga Hill.
"Hayman,
who became Australia’s second Paris Roubaix winner
in 2016, decided over the winter to end his career
on home roads. He wanted to race at the Tour Down
Under and close his career where he started racing
in the 1990s as a teenager in Canberra." (velonews.com) Photo:
©Daniel Kalisz | Getty Images
January
21, 2019
Vakoc to make earlier than expected
return at Vuelta a San Juan.
"Vakoc
had been training in South Africa with teammates
Bob Jungels and Laurens De Plus ahead of the 2018
season when the group was hit by a truck trying to
overtake them. Vakoc was left with several broken
vertebrae."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
21, 2019
Full route revealed for inaugural Mont
Ventoux one-day race.
"The
punishing route of the inaugural Mont Ventoux
one-day race has been revealed. Pros will tackle
the brutal and beautiful summit in a single 185km
event for the first time."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
January
21, 2019
Specialized Toupe Comp Gel saddle.
"Specialized's
Toupe Comp Gel is a very comfortable saddle that
allows you to move around yet still gives support
for an aggressive position. The extra gel does add
a bit of weight, though, and there are cheaper
alternatives."
(road.cc) Liam Cahill
January
21, 2019
3T Exploro Speed doubles down going
slow faster, with aero all-road builds.
"Two
and a half years since the concept of an aero
gravel bike debuted with the 3T Exploro, they’ve
held fast to the idea of a slow bike benefiting
from aerodynamics."
(bikerumor.com) courtesy 3T, photos by Marc Gasch
January
21, 2019
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