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Is Team Sky heading for a fall?
"They
have endured more than two torrid years of rumors
and accusations, leading many to question their
integrity and to wonder whether the team can
survive - and indeed, what it would take for the
main sponsor to withdraw its millions and end its
near decade long involvement with professional
cycling."
(cyclist.co.uk)
November
9, 2018
Hincapie Racing confirms BMC, Arapahoe
Resources as 2019 title sponsors.
"The
American team will continue as a Continental
outfit, confirming nine riders for 2019 after
budget shortfall put future in jeopardy." (velonews.com) Photo:
Brad Kaminski
November
9, 2018
Brian Cookson's planned women's team
put on hold, but not abandoned.
"Brian
Cookson has been forced to put a hold on his plans
to launch a UCI women's team in 2019 due to a lack
of financial resources. The hunt for a main
financial backer has proven to be the biggest
obstacle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
9, 2018
Verbrugghe: It's a great honor to be
the Belgian national coach.
"Belgian
Cycling's new men's road coach, Rik Verbrugghe,
described being given his new role as "a great
honor" at a press conference held at the
federation's headquarters in Forest, just outside
Brussels, on Thursday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
9, 2018
Sonder Camino TI Rival.
"Like
a cyclocross bike but with a more relaxed riding
position and extended wheelbase, it’s designed for
fast, comfortable all-day riding. It’s also cheap
for a titanium bike, with its frame material and
carbon fork both keeping weight low." (cyclist.co.uk)
Joseph Delves
November
9, 2018
Nairo Quintana to switch trainers for
2019.
"Nairo
Quintana (Movistar) will swap coaches next season
in an attempt to revive his chances at the Tour de
France. Quintana has been on the podium at the
Grand Boucle three times but has slipped down the
standings in recent seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
9, 2018
Should Andrea Tafi return to Paris
Roubaix at 52?
"The
1999 winner has said he’s found a team to help him
make his comeback."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
November
9, 2018
Five affordable cycling holiday
destinations you should try.
"
Top tips:
1. Fly mid- week, to get the best value on flights. 2. Fly at less popular times of the day, for even further savings. 3. Go for a short 4-day break rather than a week, taking advantage of offers where possible." (cyclingweekly.com) November
9, 2018
Column
Two
Rivera: The difficult second album.
"In
music, they call it the difficult second album.
After lighting up the peloton in her first full
season racing in Europe, Coryn Rivera faced this
challenge in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
9, 2018
Premium Scott Addict & Foil road
bikes get classy new look for 2019.
"Back
at Eurobike this summer we got an early peek at
Scott’s 2019 road range. With more high-end
women’s bikes, more Premium builds, and a classy
look Scott goes light on the logos in earth tones
and a healthy dose of tan wall tires &
matching saddles."
(bikerumor.com) courtesy Scott, photo by Jochen
Haar
November
9, 2018
Cyclist penned open letter over
close-passing dangers just days before he was killed
on the roads.
"The
campaigner had written about the dangers of close
passing by drivers and lack of enforcement by
police."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Facebook/Cameron
Frewer)
November
9, 2018
AERA AR55 Tubeless Wheelset.
"The
AERA AR55 wheelset is from the company's new range
of carbon fiber wheels, available in a range of
depths to suit all conditions and terrains. The
wheels on test are one of the top-level builds,
and they are very light and very fast, the only
downside being that I could get massive levels of
flex when I really went for it."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
November
9, 2018
Watteam suspends production, looks for
strategic partners for its power meter.
"The
current management decisions coming from Watteam's
board of directors is to consider acquisition
options and to search for the right strategic
partners in order to establish positive cash flow
and execute our vision."
(bicycleretailer.com) (dcrainmaker.com)
November
9, 2018
Strong line-up at Canadian Cyclocross
Championships.
"Newly
crowned Pan American cyclocross champion Maghalie
Rochette (CX Fever p/b Specialized) will highlight
the women's field, while Pan Am runner-up Michael
van den Ham (Garneau Easton) will be on the start
line, Cycling Canada announced Friday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Rob Jones)
November
9, 2018
Column
Three
'Grey area' medications are an issue
in pro cycling, says Bennett.
"LottoNL
Jumbo's George Bennett has voiced concerns around
the 'grey area' of potentially performance
enhancing medication in pro cycling, highlighting
levothyroxine abuse as a topic that has not been
properly discussed in the sport."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
November
9, 2018
Van Asbroeck signs with Israel Cycling
Academy.
"Israel
Cycling Academy has signed Belgian Tom Van
Asbroeck to a two-year deal in a continuing effort
to bolster the Pro Continental team's Classics
campaigns, according to a team announcement
today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
9, 2018
Interview: Ellen Noble.
"At
22, Trek Factory Racing mountain bike and
cyclocross professional Ellen Noble is poised for
a great future. Twice national under-23 ’cross
champion, she placed second to multi-time champ
Katie Compton at the elite level last February." (pelotonmagazine.com)
images from Chris Milliman/Red Bull Content Pool
November
9, 2018
Chris Froome believes he can race for
five more years.
"Chris
Froome feels he can continue to race for at least
five more years, by which point he would be 38. In
an interview with Italian newspaper La
Gazzetta dello Sport, the Team Sky rider
also claimed that very few riders - "maybe no one"
- would be able to handle his training regime." (cyclingnews.com)
(Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP/Getty Images)
November
9, 2018
Maserati Road E-bike wins German
Award.
"The
Maserati Trofeo e-race bike with Bafang's compact
M800 mid motor has received a “Winner” label at
one of the world’s most prestigious design
competitions, the German Design Award 2019."
(cyclingindustry.news) endurancebusiness.com
November
9, 2018
Jolanda Neff and Nino Schurter scoop
Swiss awards.
"Jolanda
Neff and Nino Schurter were named Swiss Cycling's
women's and men's riders of the year at the
national federation's gala evening in Zurich on
Thursday night."
(cyclingnews.com) (Rob Jones)
November
9, 2018
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Top 7 transfer successes of 2018.
"The
2018-2019 transfer market has already gone through
pretty much a full swing, with most teams now
boasting near-complete rosters for the coming
season. Before a fresh group of riders set out to
race in their new teams, let's cast an eye back to
last season's window. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
8, 2018
Step by Step: Inside Kate Courtney’s
ride to the rainbow jersey.
"When
you take things one step at a time, you never know
when you might be one step away from making
something magical happen. That was my motto on the
morning of the World XC Championship where I lined
up for my first chance to race the event in the
Elite category."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Red Bull Content
Pool
November
8, 2018
Mixed Team Relay to be included in
2019 Road European Championships.
"The
European Cycling Union (UEC) has announced plans
to include the new mixed team time trial relay in
next year's Road European Championships. The body
says it is looking to put a 'greater emphasis on
gender equality' in the coming season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
8, 2018
Andrea Tafi says he has found a team
for Paris Roubaix return at 52 years old.
"Andrea
Tafi says he has found a team for his return to
Paris Roubaix, 20 years after he took home the
cobble trophy. Tafi won Paris Roubaix in 1999
while riding for Mapei, at the age of 32." (cyclingweekly.com)
Alex Ballinger
November
8, 2018
Chris Froome to ride Tour Colombia
while Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish will do battle
in Vuelta a San Juan.
"Froome
has been out in Colombia this off-season, spending
time with EF Education First Drapac’s GC contender
Rigoberto Uran and Bernal. Sagan will open his
season in the usual way at the Tour Down Under in
Australia before heading to Argentina." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Dan Gould)
November
8, 2018
Last good country left: Hemingway’s
Spain, by bike.
"Ernest
Hemingway called Spain “the last good country
left”. When we plotted a bikepacking trip there,
we decided to take a route connecting places
significant in the author’s life. What would we
discover on our adventure? Is Spain still good?"
(cyclingtips.com)Photos by Matt Grayson
November
8, 2018
Legor Cicli Nuiorksiti+ for a life in
Girona.
"Shimano
Ultegra Di2 may seem surprising for a bike being
raced at a high level. But such a groupset makes a
whole lot of sense. The bike weighs in at a total
of 7.64kg."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tristan Cardew
November
8, 2018
Fizik Versus Evo 00 saddles takes
pressure relief to superlight levels.
"Just
over a year ago Fizik reshaped their pressure
relief saddle lineup with Versus Evo iterations of
their core Arione, Antares & Aliante road
saddles. While offering extra comfort, some riders
wanted lighter weight & less flex." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
November
8, 2018
Column
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‘A true friend to so many’: Tributes
flow for Jonathan Cantwell.
"In
the wake of Cantwell's death, a GoFundMe account
has been created to help support the 36-year-old’s
family. At the time of writing that fund has
raised more than $6,000 in just a few hours. Its
creators hope to raise $50,000 to help “secure
some financial stability to his kids during this
period of adaptation and mourning."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Drapac Pro
Cycling
November
8, 2018
2018 Team Victory Rankings.
"With
the season finished it’s time to look back at the
wins and also take a deeper look at the stats.
Which teams had the most podium places but the
fewest wins? Which teams are the most reliant on
one rider?"
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
November
8, 2018
What Can Stop Team Sky at the 2019
Tour? (Hint: It’s Not the route).
"ASO,
the centerpiece of the French cycling
establishment, would certainly prefer a French
winner of the national tour, and it is no secret
that Sky’s stranglehold on the Tour since 2012 has
stolen some of the race’s iconic luster." (theouterline.com)
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November
8, 2018
Mitchelton’s GC play paid off in
spades in 2018.
"The
Australian-based team debuted in 2012 built on
sprinters and breakaway artists but quietly
started to build the foundation for the overall
classification."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
8, 2018
Huge Fall Sale: 20% off All Trainers
& Most Power Meters, $150 off Fenix 5 (including
Fenix 5 Plus).
"Like
clockwork, it’s that time of year again! The now
annual 20% off sale. Now technically, it’s
semi-annual since it happens now and in the
spring. But I don’t think anyone’s complaining
about the chance to buy a brand new just released
trainer for 20% off."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November
8, 2018
Race Preview: Noble, White Return with
Leader’s Jerseys at 2018 Northampton International
Cyclocross.
"The
2018 Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series
presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart continues
this weekend with the 28th annual Verge
Northampton International Cyclocross p/b
Cycle-Smart. Taking place November 10 and 11, the
NohoCX event is the oldest cyclocross race in
North America sanctioned by the Union Cycliste
Internationale (UCI)."
(cxmagazine.com) Peter Pellizzi
November
8, 2018
Bkool Smart Air rocks up with a new
take on direct drive smart trainers.
"It’s
time for yet another new robot bike simulator -
this time from Bkool. While their trainers have
always had a a pleasing design element, the new
Smart Air takes it to another level." (bikerumor.com) Zach
Overholt
November
8, 2018
Column
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November
8, 2018
Limited transfer movement among
cycling's top stars.
"In
an article published by L'Equipe on
Wednesday about the relatively quiet transfer
market among the world's top riders this year,
riders' agent Joona Laukka says that it's due to
today's UCI WorldTour teams being "more and more
structured" and that team leaders are enjoying
increased salaries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
8, 2018
Former pro Gunnewijk named Dutch
women's coach.
"Former
Dutch road race and time trial champion Loes
Gunnewijk will be national coach of the Dutch
national women's team from the start of 2019.
Gunnewijk will be the first to hold the position
as the Dutch Federation (KNWU) seeks to divide
responsibilities for the national squad." (cyclingnews.com) (CJ
Farquharson/WomensCycling.net)
November
8, 2018
Durbridge extends with Mitchelton
Scott until 2020.
"Luke
Durbridge is the latest rider to extend his
contract with Mitchelton Scott after penning a new
deal with the Australian squad. Mitchelton Scott’s
men’s team have announced extensions with Sam
Bewley, Jack Haig, Damien Howson, and Alex
Edmondson in recent weeks."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
8, 2018
Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome set
for dual Tour de France tilt.
"Geraint
Thomas and Chris Froome are set to line up once
again as co-leaders at next year’s Tour de France,
with 21-year old Egan Bernal likely to take a
leadership role at the Giro d’Italia." (cyclingweekly.com)
Paul Knott
November
8, 2018
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The King stage that changed
everything.
"Sometimes
good things come to those who wait. Ben King’s
faith in himself and in his ability paid off
handsomely in the Vuelta a España. The Dimension
Data rider delivered not one but two stage
victories that all but salvaged the team’s
otherwise lackluster and injury-plagued season." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)
November
7, 2018
Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan to ride
Vuelta a San Juan.
"Mark
Cavendish and Peter Sagan will be headline names
at the 2019 Vuelta a San Juan, it has been
confirmed. It will be the first time that the pair
have ridden the South American race, having
previously ridden the now-defunct Tour de San
Luis."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
7, 2018
Rik Verbrugghe becomes coach of
Belgian national team.
"Verbrugghe
takes this job after spending the last season at
Bahrain Merida. Before that, he was sports
director in Quick Step, BMC and IAM Cycling. He
also had success as a professional rider by taking
the victory at the 2001 Fleche Wallonne, as well
as of three stages of the Giro d'Italia and the
Tour de France."
(cyclingpub.com) (DH.be)
November
7, 2018
Van Aert fighting to push through
LottoNL Jumbo move for 2019.
"Van
Aert’s manager and lawyer are looking for a way to
get the Belgian into LottoNL Jumbo colors by this
January but Sniper Cycling refuses to allow the
move without financial compensation from the
rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November
7, 2018
Ten of the world’s coolest bike shops:
2018 edition.
"A
good bike shop offers more than just a place to
buy a bike or accessories - it can be a community
hub, a place to meet and ride with like-minded
folks."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Via shop websites
and Instagram pages
November
7, 2018
Van Vleuten's wishlist: Live
broadcasting, bigger races and better salary.
"The
progression of professional women’s cycling has
been gaining traction, particularly after UCI
President David Lappartient confirmed the
introduction of a minimum salary for women that
will be built into a new two-tier team system set
to take effect in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
7, 2018
Continental goes tubeless with new
Grand Prix 5000 road tire.
"It’s
supposedly faster with 12% less rolling
resistance; more durable with a 20% boost in
puncture protection; 10g lighter (for the 700x25c
tube-type size); and even offers a smoother and
more comfortable ride."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
November
7, 2018
Column
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Jonathan Cantwell, former pro cyclist,
dies at 36.
"After
four successful years spent racing at the
Continental level in Australia and the US,
Cantwell joined the WorldTour with the Saxo Bank
Tinkoff setup for 2012 and 2013. A powerful
sprinter, he raced the Tour de France with the
team in 2012, taking a best result of sixth in the
stage 4 bunch sprint."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November
7, 2018
John Degenkolb: Power meters have more
influence than race radio, maybe ban them to make
racing more exciting.
"Everybody
can use power meters, I don’t think this is
necessarily an anti-Team Sky idea, because other
guys and teams use them. I think it’s about making
the races exciting," said Degenkolb." (telegraph.co.uk)
(Getty Images)
November
7, 2018
Matteo Trentin: Turning adversity into
triumph.
"Matteo
Trentin finished his first season with Mitchelton
Scott on a high note after getting off to a rough
start with a crash at Paris Roubaix that fractured
his spine and knocked him out of competition for
more than two months."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
7, 2018
Evenepoel reveals schedule for debut
with Deceuninck QuickStep.
"Remco
Evenepoel has drawn up the plans for his first
season as a professional, opting for a light
schedule that will see him complete no more than
55 days of racing with WorldTour outfit Deceuninck
QuickStep in 2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
7, 2018
Bicycle saddle science with saddle
design veterans Piet Vandervelde & Sarah Bosch.
"Many
readers will have a perch they swear by. Whether
it was found by pure luck, perseverance in the
saddle until ‘bedded in’, or via a professional
bike fit, it’s perhaps one of the most crucial
component choices."
(cyclingindustry.news) Jonathon Harker
November
7, 2018
Vuelta a Espana 2019 route to be
unveiled on December 19.
"The
full routes off all three Grand Tours will soon be
known with the unveiling of the 2019 Vuelta a
Espana parcours set for December 19. The ceremony
will be held at the Auditorio Provincial de
Alicante."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
7, 2018
Cycligent Virtual Racing (CVR) The
Toughest Video Game In The World .
"Cycligent
Virtual Racing has been called the toughest video
game in the world. But it was that and a lot more
to the 40 invited riders who raced in the CVR
World Cup in Los Angeles [April 2018] - going head
to head in 4 categories to win a share of over
$100,000 in cash and prizes over the season."
(nterallenpowerblog.com) (pezcyclingnews.com)
November
7, 2018
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November
7, 2018
CPA criticizes anti-doping testers for
'intolerable' timing of tests.
"There
have been cases reported where the riders were
checked on their wedding day, during a funeral or
on their child's first day of school," CPA
President Gianni Bugno said in the statement sent
to media."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
7, 2018
Cofidis sign Berhane and release
Teklehaimanot.
"Cofidis
have signed another WorldTour rider, picking up
Natnael Berhane from Dimension Data for the 2019
season. The Eritrean replaces his compatriot and
former teammate Daniel Teklehaimanot, who has not
received a contract extension."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dimension Data)
November
7, 2018
Yves Lampaert wins Flandrien of the
Year.
"Yves
Lampaert was awarded his first Flandrien of the
Year prize on Tuesday evening, in Ostend, after a
season that saw the native of Izegem become the
first rider in history to win Dwars door
Vlaanderen on consecutive years."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Mark van Hecke/Getty Images
November
7, 2018
November Q&A Livestream Wednesday
(from the new DCR Cave!)
"Here
are the time zones:
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7, 2018
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