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November 12,
2017
Peter Sagan’s Tour de France DQ case heads to
CAS in December.
"Peter
Sagan’s case against the UCI over his disqualification from
the 2017 Tour de France will appear in front of the Court of
Arbitration for Sport on December 5. The news of the hearing
was confirmed when the CAS posted a schedule of upcoming
hearing on their official website."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November 12, 2017
Wout van Aert wins Superprestige Gavere.
"Wout
van Aert (Crelan Charles) took a surprise victory in the
fifth round of the Superprestige Trophy in Gavere. Toon
Aerts (Telenet Fidea Lions) finished second, 53 seconds
back, while Mathieu van der Poel (Beobank Correndon) rounded
out the podium at 1:16 down."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 12, 2017
van Loy wins Superprestige Gavere.
"Ellen
van Loy (Telenet Fidea Lions) won an exciting fifth round of
the Superprestige Ladies Trophy in Gavere, beating Nikki
Brammeier (Boels Dolmans) by two seconds in a sprint finish.
Kim van de Steene (Tarteletto Isorex) finished third, 21
seconds back."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 12, 2017
Northampton: A weekend White out, Emma and
Curtis win again.
"Curtis
White and Emma White of the Cannondale p/b
Cyclocrossworld.com squad swept the Verge Northampton
International presented by Cycle Smart. Both extended their
leads in the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented
by Clif Bar and Cycle Smart."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris McIntosh
November 12, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Prologue victory for Jean Bosco
Nsengimana.
"Under
dark storm clouds in Kigali, Jean Bosco Nsengimana of the
national Rwandan Team repeated his 2015 prologue victory to
take the first yellow leader's jersey of the race. The 2015
overall champion covered the 3.3km course around the Amaroo
Stadium in 3:46, three seconds faster than defending
champion Valens Ndayisenga."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tour of Rwanda)
November 12, 2017
Tour of Fuzhou: Jai Hindley takes his first pro
stage race.
"Maris
Bogdanovics (Rietumu Bank) left the Tour of Fuzhou with a
second stage win as he outsprinted the Ukrainian duo of
Andriy Kulyk and Mykhaylo Kononenko (Kolss), depriving the
latter of the green jersey the day after he lost the yellow
one to Jai Hindley (Mitchelton-Scott) who won the sixth
edition of the race in the Fujian province.
Hong Kong climbing sensation Fung Ka Hoo remained second overall." (cyclingnews.com) (Jean Francois Quenet) November 12, 2017
Olivier Le Court de Billot creating history for
Mauritius at the Tour of Rwanda.
"Rolling
out of the start house at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning in
Kigali, Olivier Le Court de Billot (Mauritian National Team)
made history as the first Mauritian to start the Tour of
Rwanda. The 24 year old was also the first rider to start
the 3.3km prologue around the Amaroo Stadium and duly
slotted into the hot seat as the virtual race leader." (cyclingnews.com) (Zeb
Woodpower)
November 12, 2017
Let’s Talk About...Tom Dumoulin.
"Dumoulin
is a great climber, and he’s not likely to disimprove any
time soon, but the prospect of him consistently being on an
even footing with Froome for a week is not one I can accept
easily. That, however, is what will be necessary and I just
don’t think he can do it."
(podiumcafe.com) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images
November 12, 2017
Roads to Ride: The Col du Pré.
"On of
the novelties of the 2018 Tour de France route is the use of
back road climbs, smaller roads that have long been skirted
by the race. The Col du Pré is one of these, a side road for
the majestic Cormet de Roselend but worth the detour because
it’s a gem of climb."
(inrng.com)
November 12, 2017
Moscon fractures wrist in gym accident.
"He had
surgery on the fracture on Wednesday, and “it all went well.
If it had to happen, then better at this time when I was
only doing workouts."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 12, 2017
Ewan targeting early Australian races to
kickstart 2018 season.
"Orica
Scott sprinter Caleb Ewan is hoping success in Australia
will kickstart his 2018 season, saying he'd like to leave
his home country at the end of January with a few wins
already in his pocket."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 12, 2017
Felline to focus on cobbles and week-long races.
"After a
season of two halves, Fabio Felline (Trek Segafredo) will
focus on the cobbled Classics and week long stage races in
2018. After wins and successes in the first few months of
2017, illness threw him back and forced him to end the year
early, giving him the chance to analyze the season." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
November 12, 2017
CCC Sprandi Polkowice signs Szymon Sajnok.
"The 20
year old competes both on the road and on track and is
widely considered one of the most talented endurance track
riders of his generation."
(cyclingnews.com)
November 12, 2017
Ten products I loved in 2017: David Rome.
"Here
are 10 items that greatly impressed tech writer Dave Rome
over the past 12 months, and in some cases, far longer than
that. These aren’t just distilled from what’s been reviewed
in 2017, though; rather, our “Ten Products” series covers
products that our editors would buy (and often have bought)
themselves."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
November 12, 2017
Specialized S-Works Diverge 2018.
"A
redesigned frame with space for 42mm tires, disc brakes,
1x11 Shimano Di2 gearing, Future Shock suspension and a
dropper seatpost signal a lot of changes for Specialized's
Diverge, but they add up to create one of the best adventure
bikes I've ridden. It's a sophisticated ride with buckets of
capability for going fast and tackling big journeys over
varied and challenging terrain."
(road.cc)
November 12, 2017
Wattbike Atom First ride review.
"I spent
two years riding the original Wattbike and it helped to
transform my approach to training, helping me ride faster
than I ever have before. While the original Wattbike remains
a great product, new technologies like Zwift and Trainerroad
changed the game.
Smart trainers with their ability to mimic climbs by adjusting the resistance dynamically, saw new brands like Wahoo jump into the trainer market and help to permanently change it." (girodilento.com) November 12, 2017
2017 UCI Track Cycling World Cup LIVE.
"Sunday,
Nov 12 - Morning Session (5) at 9:00am local, 10:00am CET,
4:00am ET Qualifying.
Sunday, Nov 12 - Afternoon Session (6) at 3:00pm local, 16:00 CET, 10:00am ET." (cyclingfans.com) November 11, 2017
November 11,
2017
How Peter Sagan’s coach helped to unlock the
world champion’s amazing talent.
"Patxi
Vila Errandonea, 42, is the sports director and coach for
the Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team. Since 2015, he has been
personally responsible for setting Peter Sagan’s training
schedule. Vila has been credited as the man responsible for
fully unlocking the Slovak’s phenomenal talent." (cyclingweekly.com)
November 11, 2017
Shane Sutton says he was 'loved' at British
Cycling.
"Sutton
joined British Cycling in 2002 and stepped up to technical
director in 2014 before he resigned in April of last year
when sprinter Jess Varnish alleged that Sutton had made
sexist comments towards her."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
November 11, 2017
Northampton: White siblings, Emma and Curtis,
are triumphant on day one.
"The
Verge Northampton International presented by Cycle-Smart was
dominated by the riders of Cannondale p/b
Cyclocrossworld.com on Saturday, the first day of the
two-day UCI C2 event. Emma White rode away with the Elite
Women’s race early, while her older brother Curtis would
narrowly beat teammate Stephen Hyde in a sprint to the line
for the Elite Men."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris McIntosh
November 11, 2017
Jai Hindley takes stage win and race lead at
Tour of Fuzhou.
"With
Australia’s Jai Hindley, 21, and Hong Kong’s Fung Ka Hoo,
20, youth has taken over at the Tour of Fuzhou. The
Australian won stage 4 of the race and moved into the lead
with one stage remaining, while Fung Ka Hoo has moved into
second place overall."
(cyclingnews.com) (Jean Francois Quenet)
November 11, 2017
Nikki Brammeier returns to cyclocross in 2018.
"Nikki
Brammeier has confirmed that she will leave Boels Dolmans at
the end of this year and return to full-time cyclocross
racing in 2018. The 30-year-old joined the Dutch road team
in 2016 and went on to support Lizzie Deignan in the Rio
Olympic Games."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bert Geerts/
November 11, 2017
Toon Aerts beats Sweeck for Jaarmarktcross win.
"Toon
Aerts (Telenet Fidea) won the Jaarmarktcross in Niel,
Belgium on Saturday for the second consecutive year.
Nikki Brammeier (Boels Dolmans) took the victory in the elite women’s race at Jaarmarktcross, as world champion Sanne Cant (Beobank Corendon) crashed at the end of the opening lap" (cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) November 11, 2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"Here
are 11 more things we've learned this week on two wheels." (road.cc)
November 11, 2017
Quintana, Landa, and Movistar’s leadership
selection.
"History
tells us that the two team leader scenario rarely works out
well: LeMond and Hinault; Roche and Visentini; and Froome
and Wiggins are all great examples of how it all goes wrong
when egos and ambitions collide."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 11, 2017
Degenkolb: We can turn consistency into Classics
success.
"With
three top ten places in the spring Classics, John Degenkolb
was nothing short of consistent this year. The German,
enjoying his first full season after a training crash
disrupted his 2016 campaign, led the line at Trek Segafredo
but ended his season with just one win to his name." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
De Waele)
November 11, 2017
Tour of Rwanda 2017 preview.
"While
the majority of the European peloton is in the midst of its
off-season, African cycling is readying for one of its most
prestigious races of the year, the Tour of Rwanda. Since
attaining UCI status in 2009, the race has grown in stature
and provided a launch pad into Europe for African riders." (cyclingnews.com) (Dimension
Data/Chris Allison/Cyclista)
November 11, 2017
Daniel Moreno to EF Education First Drapac.
"Slipstream
Sports is taking advantage of its fresh infusion of money
from new sponsor EF Education First to bulk up its roster.
Young Colombian Daniel Martinez will join the team, and
Spanish media says that Daniel Moreno is leaving Movistar to
join Jonathan Vaughters’ team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November 11, 2017
Luke Rowe gets back on bike.
"Just
after being part of the team that took Chris Froome to his
fourth victory of the Tour de France, the Welshman broke his
leg at his brother's bachelor party. Rowe sustained
fractures to his tibia and fibula, having to undergo
surgery"
(cyclingpub.com)
November 11, 2017
Cannondale SuperX SE Force 2018.
"Cannondale
is no stranger to the booming market of gravel bikes, having
introduced its slightly-odd Slate a couple of years ago. For
2018, Cannondale has further expanded its gravel and
go-anywhere road range, adding gravel versions of its
Synapse endurance road bike, and its CAADX and SuperX
cyclocross race bikes."
(bikeexchange.com.au)
November 11, 2017
November 10,
2017
‘It’s impossible that a motor was hidden’:
Fabian Cancellara’s former mechanic rubbishes motor doping
claims.
"Had
there been a motor stored in a bike, I would have discovered
it. It would not be possible to avoid it. Fabian’s bikes
were handled like all other bikes, so it’s impossible that
something could be hidden."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November 10, 2017
Mawditt wins Tour of Tasmania.
"Bailey
takes final stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Facebook)
November 10, 2017
Tour of Fuzhou: Groves claims first UCI victory
on stage 3.
"If he
becomes Australia’s next top sprinter after Caleb Ewan,
Kaden Groves will always keep stage 3 of the Tour of Fuzhou
as his first ever UCI victory. The 18 year old from Gympie
in Queensland, who races for St-George continental under
Olympic medalist Brett Dutton, won a bunch gallop." (cyclingnews.com)
(Jean-François Quénet)
November 10, 2017
Peter Sagan to ride in Sonoma fire fundraiser.
"World
Champion Peter Sagan will participate in a Nov. 28 ride to
raise funds for the survivors of the Sonoma County
wildfires."
(bicycleretailer.com) (sonomapride.com)
November 10, 2017
Bugno: Using safety as a reason to cut team
sizes is bullshit.
"You
can't improve safety at races by just cutting 20 riders,
it's a far more complex issue than that. Look at the debate
on the use of disc brakes; we've been talking about their
use for a year and a half and nothing has been decided. Yet
they've managed to decide to cut the number of riders in
races just a few months."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
November 10, 2017
UCI hires Jean-Christophe Peraud to lead fight
against mechanical doping.
"Peraud
won a silver medal in cross-country mountain biking at the
2008 Beijing Olympics and then was second in the 2014 Tour
de France during his road career. He is a qualified process
engineer and has been working in the thermal hydraulics
industry since retiring in 2016."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 10, 2017
Transfers: Balance of power shifting on five big
teams.
"Cycling’s
transfer season has come and gone, and most WorldTour teams
have finalized their rosters for 2018. Which teams got
stronger, and which teams became weaker? Let’s take a deep
dive at five major teams and how their fortunes might shift
in the coming year."
(velonews.com)
November 10, 2017
60 year old time trialist given four-year doping
ban after claiming wife ‘spiked his smoothies’.
"Stephen
Costello, of Abbotsford Park Road Club, tested positive for
1,3-Dimethylbutylamine, Ostarine, and GW1516 after finishing
in 95th place in the Stone Wheelers 25-mile time trial on
May 20, 2017."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November 10, 2017
WADA obtains new evidence in Russian doping
investigation.
"Before
the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, McLaren was able to
confirm allegations that the Russian government was behind
efforts to subvert the anti-doping procedures by the Moscow
Laboratory, protecting riders from doping positives and even
swapping samples during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi." (cyclingnews.com)
November 10, 2017
Froome and the Giro-Tour double: Opportunity or
peril.
"Only
seven cyclists have won the double. Others have tried the
double recently including Alberto Contador in 2015 and Nairo
Quintana (Movistar) in 2017. Neither they nor any other
cyclist has been able to win the double since Marco Pantani
did in 1998."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 10, 2017
van Avermaet: I’m finally where I wanted to be
but I still have lots to do.
"Success
may have come quite late to Greg van Avermaet (BMC Racing),
but he’s determined to cram as much as possible into the
remaining years of his career, setting his sights on the
Tour of Flanders in 2018, along with Strade Bianche and the
Amstel Gold Race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 10, 2017
Elissonde: At Team Sky we just want to win
races.
"Kenny
Elissonde to Team Sky was one of the more surprising
transfers of last winter. After five years with the FDJ
team, the diminutive climber left his comfort zone to become
the only Frenchman on the British team - and only the third
in their history."
(cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans)
November 10, 2017
Gent Wevelgem to include dirt roads for women
and men in 2018.
"After
the success of the dirt roads in this year’s Gent Wevelgem,
organizers Flanders Classics have decided to test the women
and under-23 riders on the so-called ‘Plugstreets,’ which
will also form part of the men’s race once again in 2018." (cyclingnews.com) (Patrick
Fletcher)
November 10, 2017
Titanium Naked X.
"In
terms of the finished weight, Naked Bicycles weighed the
bike with the gravel wheels, with cages, but without pedals,
at 17.5lbs (7.94kg). Not bad at all for a disc-braked Ti
all-road/gravel bike."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Neil Winkelmann & Naked
Bicycles
November 10, 2017
The Week in Tech: Fizik winter shoes, Rapha
shades, Park Tool grants.
"Here’s
your Week in Tech - all the gear news you need and none of
the marketing gibberish you don’t."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rapha
November 10, 2017
9 of the best cheap GPS cycling computers.
"GPS-enabled
cycling computers can record where you've been on your ride,
logging your speed and other data every second or so, and
providing you with a rich and complete log of each bike
trip." (road.cc)
November 10, 2017
In January we predicted who would win cycling’s
biggest races in 2017. Here’s how we did.
"At the
start of the year, some Cycling Weekly‘s greatest analytical
minds used their expert knowledge to predict the winners of
some of the biggest races of the 2017 season." (cyclingweekly.com)
November 10, 2017
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