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Geraint Thomas: ‘They can have my
power meter, it won’t change the race’.
"Prudhomme’s
populist promise to ban power meters at the Tour
was met with cheers at the 2019 race presentation
in Paris last month as the widely used technology
comes in for regular attacks."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
6, 2018
Sven Vanthourenhout and Axel Merckx
rumored frontrunners for Belgian coaching job.
"Het
Laatste Nieuws reported on their website on
Monday that an arrangement may be made whereby
Merckx would look after the pro riders and
Vanthourenhout would take care of the amateur and
younger riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
6, 2018
Vakoc aiming to return to racing in
February.
""I
was hit by a truck and I am lucky to be alive.
After three surgeries, months of rehabilitation
and gradually increasing the training load it
seems I might be able to come back. Not just back
to normal life, but back to racing." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
6, 2018
‘I didn’t take the decision to change
teams lightly’: Lizzie Deignan looks to 2019 after
birth of daughter.
"On
why she opted to leave Boels, Deignan said: “Just
the fact I’d been there for so long, if you’re
going to the same races every year that’s okay but
if you’re then going to the same training camp
with the same staff and the same people every year
it does became hard to motivate."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
6, 2018
This custom collab Specialized Allez
Sprint could be yours.
"This
one-of-a-kind bike Felipe Pantone x Romance will
be auctioned off on eBay on November 17, with the
proceeds donated to World Bicycle Relief." (cyclingnews.com)
(Romance Cycling)
November
6, 2018
Bont releases a heat mouldable shoe.
"The
Aussie cycling footwear experts have now brought
their heat mouldable tech down to an even more
affordable price point, with a new version of the
Riot shoe with a buckle available for £99" (road.cc) Jack Sexty
November
6, 2018
Bosch’s ABS for e-bikes will be
available by year end.
"It
prevents the front wheel from locking up and
limits the lifting of the rear wheels, thanks to
the intelligent system. It reduces braking
distance and the risk of crashing and rollover,
according to Bosch, which adds that almost of
pedelec accidents could be avoided through the use
of ABS."
(cyclingindustry.news) ebike-news.de
November
6, 2018
Column
Two
Top 10 sprinters of 2018.
"Elia
Viviani (Quick Step Floors) came away as the clear
winner after a stellar season that brought in 18
victories, including four stages of the Giro
d'Italia and three at the Vuelta a España." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
6, 2018
Vuelta a Espana 2019: Race likely to
start with team time-trial.
"Vuelta
a Espana race director Javier Guillen was careful
not to reveal too much about the 2019 race before
the official route announcement on Wednesday 19th
December in Alicante, but in conversation with
Cyclist he did reveal his preferred option for the
opening stage."
(cyclist.co.uk) Jack Elton-Walters
November
6, 2018
Jess Allen: I want to be the best
domestique in the world.
"Jess
Allen says that she wants to be "the best
domestique in the world" for her Mitchelton Scott
teammates in 2019, while continuing to learn and
gain experience so that she can one day put
herself in a position to win the world's biggest
races."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
6, 2018
Adrien Costa was trapped for six hours
under rock after climbing accident.
"The
young American rider lost his leg after he was
crushed by a rock while climbing in California in
July."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Ballinger
November
6, 2018
Trek to broadcast pair of top Belgium
‘cross series.
"Hardcore
cyclocross fans rejoice. On the heels of hosting
its second-ever Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Waterloo, Trek Bicycle has renewed its broadcast
agreement to stream Belgium’s DVV Verzekeringen
Trofee and Soudal Classics cyclocross series live
on the brand’s website, trekbikes.com." (roadbikereview.com)
November
6, 2018
Specialized introduces new women’s
Power saddle.
"MIMIC
stands for ‘biomimicry’ - the practice of
designing based on biological entities and
processes - and the updated perch features three
different memory foam densities designed to
account for changes in the density of female soft
tissue."
(cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
November
6, 2018
Column
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November
6, 2018
November
6, 2018
Bradley Wiggins: ‘I’d have more rights
as a murderer’.
"I’d
have more rights as a murderer. There would have
been no articles and I’d have a fair trial. I’d
have been cleared or found guilty. Not somewhere
in the middle where you can’t find any evidence of
wrongdoing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty
Images)
November
6, 2018
The journalist who broke the Festina
scandal.
"We
caught up with Reuters cycling correspondent
Francois Thomazeau regarding how he told the world
about the infamous doping affair."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
6, 2018
Helleland's candidacy for WADA
president could be blocked.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency's vice-president, Linda
Hofstad Helleland, 41, could be prevented from
running for president of WADA by a new proposal
that would require candidates to be at least 45
years old."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
6, 2018
Howson extends with Mitchelton Scott.
"The
26-year-old Australian turned professional with
the team in 2014 after coming through the
Australian Jayco AIS development set-up and will
now take the association to a sixth and seventh
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
6, 2018
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Nibali: I could target Giro d'Italia,
Tour de France, or perhaps even both.
"Vincenzo
Nibali ended his 2018 season at the Saitama Tour
de France criterium in Japan on Sunday, but has
yet to think about his goals and ambitions for
2019 and his team for 2020 and beyond, preferring
to enjoy his end of season without worrying about
the future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
5, 2018
Offseason Capsule: Katusha Alpecin.
"How
do you say dumpster fire in Russian? That was
Katusha’s season. Their premier offseason signing,
Marcel Kittel, performed as well as caffeine would
work on revitalizing Valverde’s sparse dome." (podiumcafe.com)
Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images
November
5, 2018
‘It was the most emotional victory of
my career’: John Degenkolb reflects on Tour de
France Roubaix stage win.
"Winning
such a big stage after a long time with a lot of
struggling, it was a great reward for all the
fights I had to go through."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
5, 2018
Sidi Wire 2 Carbon Matt shoes.
"Sidi's
newly updated Wire 2 Carbon Matt shoes follow in
the footsteps of the Shots, launched a couple of
years ago. Like those, these Wire 2 shoes are very
stiff for excellent power transfer." (road.cc) David
Arthur
November
5, 2018
Zipp 404 Firecrest VS. 454 NSW.
"The
tubeless-ready, 404 Firecrest, carbon clincher,
disc brake wheelset has been in Zipp’s product
line since 1999. The 454 NSW carbon clincher
achieves what Zipp says is the delicate balance of
stability and aero advantages."
(roadbikeaction.com)
November
5, 2018
Chris Froome to start 2019 season in
Colombia?
"Chris
Froome says that he may begin his 2019 season in
Colombia, and that his main target for the year
will be trying to secure a record equaling fifth
Tour de France victory."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
November
5, 2018
Column
Two
Valverde tries to move beyond Puerto
past.
"Alejandro
Valverde, the newly crowned road world champion,
says he has no regrets about his Operación Puerto
ban and thinks he’s riding better than ever at the
moment."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©David Ramos | Getty Images
November
5, 2018
Geraint Thomas targeting Tour de
France victory despite Froome rivalry.
"Geraint
Thomas enjoyed the final days of his Tour de
France celebrations at the Saitama criterium in
Japan at the weekend but admitted he is keen to
get back into a more normal cyclist's routine and
start preparing for 2019 and a shot at a second
Tour de France victory."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
5, 2018
Chris Froome should return to Vuelta a
España in 2019, says race director.
"The
Team Sky rider became the first Brit to win the
Spanish Grand Tour in 2017, but his victory was
overshadowed by his adverse analytical finding for
salbutamol."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
5, 2018
Dahon GB-1 folding 650B gravel bike
gets better, still not in production.
"The
folding Dahon GB-1 650B gravel travel bike has
made some serious improvements to its design and
features, and (fortunately) seems to be nearing
production."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
November
5, 2018
Scicon AeroTech Evolution TSA bike box
review.
"The
AeroTech still needs to be improved before it can
be called the 'perfect bike box', but is
definitely one of the best boxes out there. The
most noticeable difference of the AeroTech if
compared to any other box is its maneuverability." (cyclist.co.uk) Nick
Busca
November
5, 2018
Rochette scores biggest career win at
Pan American Cyclocross Championships.
"Canadian
Maghalie Rochette took one of her biggest career
victories at the Pan American Cyclocross
Championships held on home soil in Midland,
Ontario on Sunday. She wasn't the only woman to
claim a title in front of a home crowd as
Dutchwoman Annemarie Worst won the European
Championships in Rosmalen, Netherlands." (cyclingnews.com)
(Rob Jones)
November
5, 2018
Column
Three
November
5, 2018
November
5, 2018
'As long as it looks good on paper':
Dave Brailsford and Team Sky are hiding behind a
facade claims Bradley Wiggins.
"Bradley
Wiggins has had another dig at former boss Dave
Brailsford, alleging the Team Sky principal is
more concerned with being seen to do the right
thing than actually doing the right thing." (telegraph.co.uk)
(REUTERS)
November
5, 2018
Pro continental Burgos BH rider banned
for four years for doping violation.
"Ibai
Salas has been sanctioned for an anti-doping rule
violation arising from an adverse passport
finding."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
November
5, 2018
12-speed SRAM eTap groupset spotted at
Saitama criterium.
"A
12-speed wireless SRAM Red eTap groupset was
spotted at the Saitama Tour de France Criterium in
Japan at the weekend, sparking suggestions that
the new top-of-the-range technology will soon be
available."
(cyclingnews.com) (Stephen Farrand)
November
5, 2018
Alex Edmondson extends with Mitchelton
Scott.
"The
24-year-old has been with the team since the start
of 2016, and feels he's in the best place to
continue to improve."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
5, 2018
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Van der Poel wins second Cyclocross
European Championship.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Netherlands) rode a pitch-perfect
race to claim his second consecutive European
cyclocross title Sunday in ‘s-Hertogenbosch,
Netherlands."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
4, 2018
Worst comes off best at European
Cyclocross Championships.
"Annemarie
Worst led home a dominant Dutch team at the UEC
Cyclocross Championships, winning her first major
title at elite level. The 22-year-old beat her
heavily decorated compatriot Marianne Vos with
Denise Betsema making it an all Dutch podium." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
4, 2018
Pidcock wins under 23 European
cyclocross title.
"Thomas
Pidcock (Great Britain) takes dominant win over
Eli Iserbyt (Belgium) and Antoine Benoist
(France)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
4, 2018
Del Carmen Alvarado wins under 23
women's European cyclocross crown.
"Dutch
dominate race - Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado
(Netherlands) first, Inge Van Der Heijden
(Netherlands) second, Fleur Nagengast
(Netherlands) third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
4, 2018
Scott Smith wins day 2 at Really Rad
'cross festival.
"In
the men's race Bradford-Parish is second and Lando
third.
In the women's race Kemmerer is second on day 2, followed by Maximenko." (cyclingnews.com) (Angelica Dixon) November
4, 2018
Sky faces dilemma keeping Froome and
Thomas happy says Kelly.
"Team
Sky boss Dave Brailsford faces big decisions as he
attempts to keep four-time Tour de France winner
Chris Froome and this year's champion Geraint
Thomas happy, according to Irish road great Sean
Kelly."
(sbs.com.au) Reuters
November
4, 2018
Valverde wins Saitama Criterium.
"It
won’t be added to his official palmares or UCI
results but Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
celebrated his first win in the world champion’s
rainbow jersey at the Saitama Tour de France
criterium in Japan on Sunday, beating Tour de
France winner Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) in a
sprint finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
November
4, 2018
Chris Froome: It is not a secret that
I would love to win a fifth Tour de France.
"The
British rider is in Colombia to take part in the
Giro de Rigo, an exhibition race organized by
Rigoberto Uran. Froome talked about the next
season. "I haven't decided yet the calendar, but
the team will meet up in December and then we will
take some decisions."
(cyclingpub.com) Team Sky
November
4, 2018
UEC European Cyclocross
Championships, Rosmalen, Netherlands LIVE.
"Sunday,
November 4. There will be live streams for
Sunday's elite women and men races only.
1:45pm CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern) - Elite Women European Championships. 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern) - Elite Men European Championships." (cyclingfans.com) November
4, 2018
Column
Two
Rochette wins elite women's crown at
Pan-American championships.
"Maghalie
Rochette (Ten Speed Hero Specialized) became the
first Canadian - and first person not named Katie
Compton - to win the elite women's Pan-American
Cyclocross Championship Sunday in Canada." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
4, 2018
White wins elite men's Pan-American
Cyclocross Championship.
"American
Curtis White (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com) won
a two-up sprint from Canadian Michael van den Ham
(Garneau Easton) to take the Pan-American
Cyclocross Championships title Sunday in Midland,
Ontario."
(cyclingnews.com) (Peter Pellizzi)
November
4, 2018
Honsinger takes U23 women's win at
Pan-American 'cross championships.
"Clara Honsinger
(United States) is first, Ruby West (Canada) is
second, and Katie Clouse (United States) third." (cyclingnews.com)
(dejansmaicphoto)
November
4, 2018
Hecht takes men's U23 title at Pan-Am
championships.
"Gage
Hecht (United States) first, Eric Brunner (United
States) is second, and Cooper Willsey (United
States) third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bruce Buckley)
November
4, 2018
Scheffield wins junior Pan-American
'cross title.
"Magnus
Sheffield (United States Of America) first, Nick
Carter (United States Of America) is second, and
Carter Woods (Canada) third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
4, 2018
Roads to Ride: Colle San Carlo.
"A
challenging climb that’s part scenic detour, part
gymnasium. Off the radar for years, it’s on the
route of the 2019 Giro and a rival to the likes of
Mortirolo and Mont du Chat thanks to its
relentless gradient and length."
(inrng.com)
November
4, 2018
Cassani: Vincenzo Nibali is man to
beat at 2019 Giro d'Italia.
"Italian
national coach Davide Cassani believes that
Vincenzo Nibali will be the man to beat at next
year’s Giro d’Italia. Nibali has not confirmed
that he will ride the 2019 corsa rosa, but race
director Mauro Vegni said earlier this week that
he expects the Italian to return to the race after
focusing on the Tour de France this season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
4, 2018
RRFCX: Anthony wins in the winds
whilst Lindine blows away the field.
"The
Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross made its
inaugural entry on USA Cycling’s Pro Cyclocross
Calendar Saturday, with Crystal Anthony (Liv
Cycling) taking the top step in the Elite Women’s
and Justin Lindine (Hyperthreads/Apex Pro Cycling)
winning in dominant fashion in the Men’s." (velonews.com) Photo:
Angelica Dixon
November
4, 2018
Watch: 2018 Pan-American Championships
Live Stream – Masters Saturday, UCI Sunday.
"The
live stream will be available starting at 11:10
a.m. EST on Sunday.
11:40am-Junior Men.
12:35am-U23 Men. 1:40pm-U23 Women. 2:35pm-Elite Men. 3:50pm-Elite Women." (cxmagazine.com) November
4, 2018
Column Three November
4, 2018
November
4, 2018
Paul Kimmage’s take on Bradley
Wiggins: “What an asshole.”
"Paul
Kimmage notes that Wiggins has described the new
book as his “love letter to cycling”. It includes
chapters on Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Miguel
Indurain, Tom Simpson and, of course, Armstrong." (stickybottle.com)
November
4, 2018
‘Most aggressive rider’ Martin looks
to carry morale into 2019.
"Dan
Martin enjoyed a lot of highs in 2018 - including
a stage win at the Tour de France and birth of
twins - but the best view of the season was from
the Tour podium."
(velonews.com)
November
4, 2018
Simon Yates maximum heart rate at
Vuelta a Espana.
"Mitchelton
Scott has released Simon Yates’ maximum heart rate
during the Vuelta a Espana. Yates won his and the
team’s first Grand Tour at the Spanish race,
beating Enric Mas (Quick Step Floors) and Miguel
Angel Lopez (Astana) to the title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
4, 2018
The hottest aero road bikes of 2019,
Part 2.
"Nearly
every major bike brand now offers at least one
aero road bike in various different builds, and
here are some of the slipperiest contenders of
2019. Super-fast bikes from Specialized, Colnago,
BMC, Ridley, Argon 18, Wilier and more." (road.cc) Mat Brett
November
4, 2018
JetBlack, Xpedo planning high end
smart indoor trainers for 2019.
"If
you’re fighting for Zwift glory, making a fest of
your suffering, or just trying to get stronger
while the weather gets worse, you’ll soon have two
new top of the line options for indoor cycling
trainers."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
November
4, 2018
Is SRAM Red eTap 12-speed coming soon?
"SRAM’s
Red eTap has been a hugely popular groupset in the
high-end road market and a serious alternative to
Shimano Dura-Ace and Campagnolo Record. The jump
to 12-speed would be a natural progression and
relatively easy to implement since it has already
developed a 12-speed groupset for mountain bikers
called Eagle."
(road.cc)
November
4, 2018
Specialized CruX Elite.
"Pinpoint
accuracy, superfast and absolutely stunning to
look at, the Specialized Crux Elite is a highly
capable cyclocross race bike, but there are better
speced bikes for the money."
(road.cc) David Arthur
November
4, 2018
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