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November
15, 2017
No doping charges for Wiggins, Team
Sky and British Cycling over mystery package.
"Despite
spending over 12 months investigating a case that
involved a suspect medical package being sent to
Team Sky at the Critérium du Dauphiné in 2011 in
order to treat Wiggins, UKAD could not find
sufficient evidence surrounding the contents of
the package."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
15, 2017
Let’s See if Phil Gaimon Is Going To
Lose His Shirt to Fabian Cancellara’s Lawyers!
"I
have a law degree, and it occurs to me that the
conversation is maybe missing some key points. If
geeking out on GaimotorGate is your thing, well,
read on."
(podiumcafe.com)(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
November
15, 2017
Eddy Merckx splits with ASO in Tour of
Oman spat.
"Belgian
cycling legend Eddy Merckx has reportedly split
with the ASO in an undisclosed disagreement, and
will no longer be involved in the organization of
the Tour of Oman."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
15, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Areruya sprints to
victory in Musanze.
"Pellaud
places 4th to retain overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
15, 2017
Richard Carapaz: We are angry at
ourselves for everything that happened.
"The
riders were in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia,
to represent Ecuador at the games and were found
drunk in a restaurant. The Olympic Committee of
their country took the decision of sending them
back to Ecuador, where they apologized in a press
conference."
(cyclingpub.com)
November
15, 2017
Gilbert still dreaming of elusive
monument slam.
"Philippe
Gilbert (Quick Step Floors) is no longer a spring
chicken, but he’s still as ambitious as ever.
Victory in this year’s Tour of Flanders revived
the 35 year old’s dream of winning all five of
cycling’s monuments. He’s won three." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
15, 2017
Ryan Trebon Reflects on the First Year
of the US Cup CX Series.
"Trebon
partnered with Scott Tedro of Sho-Air
International to help create the seven-race US Cup
CX series that culminated with last Saturday’s
race at the Derby City Cup in Louisville. Trebon
has done the legwork to work with promoters,
generate media coverage and do everything else
necessary to make the first year series a
success."
(cxmagazine.com)
November
15, 2017
Tour de France the primary goal for
Fuglsang in 2018.
"Rejuvenated
by his best season in several years, Jakob
Fuglsang is aiming to carry his 2017 success into
the new year, with the Tour de France to be his
primary ambition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
15, 2017
Danilo Napolitano retires from
professional cycling.
"Napolitano
began his career at LPR Piacenza in 2004 and has
since worn the colors of Lampre, Katusha, Acqua
& Sapone. In 2013, he joined the team that is
currently known as Wanty Groupe Gobert." (cyclingpub.com) (The
Bike Comes First)
November
15, 2017
Bardet to ride Strade Bianche to
prepare for Tour de France cobbles.
"Romain
Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) will ride Strade Bianche
next season as part of his preparations for the
cobbled stage 9 of the 2018 Tour de France. The
Frenchman, who has finished second and third
overall in the past two Tours, has ruled out the
prospect of riding Paris Roubaix to gain
experience on the pavé ahead of July." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
15, 2017
Valente re-ups with road team Sho-Air
Twenty20.
"Jennifer
Valente announced that she will continue her
contract on the road with American outfit Sho-Air
Twenty20 in 2018. The American track specialist
recently brought home a gold medal in the Omnium
during the UCI Track World Cup in Manchester, and
is leading the season’s overall standings in the
event."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
15, 2017
What is normalized power and what can
it tell us?
"What
is the best way to measure how hard a ride is?
Should you simply look at distance and time? Or do
you delve deeper and analyze your average power?
For those of us lucky enough to have a power
meter, average power can paint part of the picture
but in order to fully understand just how hard a
ride is, normalized power is a much more useful
tool."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
November
15, 2017
Beyond the big ring: Understanding
gear ratios and why they matter.
"Every
road cyclist understands that size of the
chainrings and sprockets dictate the gearing of
the bike, however there is more to the concept
than simply the number of teeth involved. What is
most important is the ratio and the way that the
sprockets multiply the effort made with the
chainring."
(cyclingtips.com) Matt Wikstrom
November
15, 2017
Innovative Swytch system claims it can
‘convert any existing bike to an eBike’.
"The
Swytch system uses a motor in a front hub powered
by a separate battery pack to convert road bikes,
hybrids, folding bikes, mountain bikes… and even
penny farthings."
(cyclingweekly.com)Credit: Nigel Wynn
November
15, 2017
Tasmania to host 2018 Oceania Road
Championships.
"Twelve
titles will be awarded over three days of
competition in Time Trial and Road Race events
across elite, under 23 and under 19 categories for
men and women at the March 23-25 event." (sbs.com.au)
November
15, 2017
Cyclist Killed by Tesla Car with
Self-Driving Features.
"An
80 year old man was killed Friday when a Tesla
Model S, an electric car with some autonomous
capabilities, struck him as he rode his bike near
the U.K. village of High Shincliffe." (bicycling.com) Jeff
Cooper
November
15, 2017
Hands-on: Cycliq’s new Fly6 CE &
Fly12 CE with Garmin integration and more!
"Today
Cycliq announced their two latest products - the
Fly6 CE and Fly12 CE (CE = Connected Edition). For
those unfamiliar with the company’s past products,
both of these units are combination bike lights
and cameras. The Fly6 is the rear facing unit,
while the Fly12 is the front facing unit. The name
‘Fly6’ originally came from the phrase ‘on your
6’, as in, behind you."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November
15, 2017
Ten products I loved in 2017: Caley
Fretz.
"We’ve
already shared the year’s favorite products from
James Huang, Matt Wikstrom, and David Rome, and
our annual series now continues on with a round of
products from the newest member of CyclingTips,
Caley Fretz."
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
November
15, 2017
Midweek Most Wanted: A Wilier with
suspension, new Look pedals and winter kit.
"This
week’s sneak peek at the latest and greatest kit
we've got in our office and that we just can't
wait to use."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
15, 2017
11 of the best GPS units.
"In
a few short years GPS units have opened up a huge
range of possibilities in the ways we plan, record
and compare our rides. Let’s take a look at what
they can do for you and which ones perform best." (road.cc)
November
15, 2017
Haute Route Alps and Haute Route
Pyrenees 2018 routes announced.
"The
Alpine event is to revert to its traditional
north-to-south route, and will use the ski resort
of Megève for its Grand Depart, ending up in the
seaside town of Nice in the foothills of the Alpes
Maritimes department."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
November
15, 2017
November
14, 2017
Phil Gaimon responds on Fabian
Cancellara 'motor doping' row.
"American
former professional cyclist Phil Gaimon has issued
a statement seeking to clarify comments he made in
his newly published book, Draft Animals,
regarding Fabian Cancellara in which he said the
Swiss rider “probably did have a motor” when
winning certain major races."
(road.cc) (pic ANSA, Del Zennaro, Peri)
November
14, 2017
Lappartient: Former dopers have no
place in cycling.
"New
UCI president David Lappartient continued to stir
up controversy with his opinions about
professional cycling, adding the desire to exclude
former dopers from the sport to his desire to ban
race radios and reduce teams in Grand Tours even
further."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
14, 2017
Celebrating the Badger’s birthday;
Cycling’s last hero.
"In
the summer of 1985, we went badger hunting in the
mountains of Colorado. A buddy and I scrambled
onto the top of a condo on a street corner in
Vail. It was the Coors Classics, and although it
was Greg LeMond’s triumphant return to the United
States, everyone only wanted to see one man:
Bernard Hinault."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
14, 2017
Commentary: What if Sagan hadn’t
flatted (twice) in Roubaix?
"Cycling
history is peppered with ‘what if’ moments. What
if that French fan didn’t punch Eddy Merckx on the
Puy de Dome? What if customs officers never pulled
over Willy Voet in his Festina team car? What if
Cadel Evans didn’t suffer a puncture at the worst
moment of the 2009 Vuelta a España?" (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
14, 2017
Neilson Powless heads to the World
Tour.
"For
the past three seasons 21 year old American rider
Neilson Powless has been on a fast learning curve.
Deciding to focus on road racing barely two years
ago, Powless found instant success, taking an eye
opening fifth place in the Amgen Tour of
California last year and winning a stage of the
prestigious Tour de l’Avenir."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (James Startt)
November
14, 2017
Marcel Kittel: I'm convinced I can
beat everyone.
"With
14 victories to his name, Marcel Kittel was the
joint most prolific race winner of 2017. A
dominant five stage haul at the Tour de France in
July put him on top at the biggest stage of all,
and showcased again how formidable he is when the
road is flat."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
November
14, 2017
Gent Six Day: De Pauw and De Ketele
grab opening night lead.
"Belgian
riders' consistency lifts them past runners-up
Stopler and Vergaerde."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
14, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Pellaud wins longest
stage to move into overall lead.
"For
the third day in succession, Tour of Rwanda stage
victory came with the race leader's yellow jersey.
After the Rwandan duo of Jean Bosco Nsengimana
(Rwanda National Team) and Joseph Areruya
(Dimension Date for Qhubeka) wowed the home crowds
with their victories, Simon Pellaud (Team
Illuminate) silenced the locals in Rubavu with a
solo victory on stage 2."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
14, 2017
Kaiser takes Cyntergy Hurtland win.
"The
Elite Men’s race at Cyntergy Hurtland in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, was a see-saw battle between Cody Kaiser
(Lange Twins/Specialized) and hometown favorite
Skyler Mackey (KCCX Team)."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
14, 2017
Chavanel targets record-breaking 18th
Tour de France ride in 2018.
"Sylvain
Chavanel intends to ride the Tour de France for an
18th time next July to better the record of 17
starts held by Jens Voigt and Stuart O'Grady. The
veteran Frenchman is known for his aggressive
riding and will again ride for Direct Energie in
2018 before retiring or competing for one last
season in 2019."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
14, 2017
Disc brakes to be allowed in all
British domestic races from 2018.
"The
new ruling from British Cycling will see riders
able to use disc brakes in all road races and
circuit races from January 1, with the UK
following in the footsteps of the USA, Canada, and
Australia, where disc brakes are already
permitted."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
14, 2017
Tour of Margaret River 2017: Where the
professionals and amateurs share the road.
"The
Tour of Margaret River centered around the tiny
Western Australian town of Nannup in Western
Australia’s Margaret River region is no ordinary
race. For a start, the key is not individual glory
but getting your team to the top of the results
table. Secondly, its a pro-am, where you’ll find
some of the world’s top cyclists like Marianne Vos
sharing the road with even the newest of amateur
racers."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Daniela Tommasi
November
14, 2017
Marc Soler: The heir to Alberto
Contador's throne.
"No
sooner had Marc Soler (Movistar) challenged Adam
Yates (Orica Scott), Chris Froome (Team Sky) and
Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo) on the Lo Port
summit finish of the Volta a Catalunya than
teammate Alejandro Valverde was predicting "this
boy will be able to win whatever he likes, even
three week Tours."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
14, 2017
Bardiani CSF confirm Guardini and
Senni in 17 rider roster for 2018.
"The
Bardiani CSF team has confirmed the arrival of
Andrea Guardini from UAE Team Emirates and Manuel
Senni from BMC as part of a 17 rider roster for
2018, as the Italian Professional Continental team
looks to bounce back from a disastrous 2017 marked
by several doping cases."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
14, 2017
23 great bikes for long, fast
endurance rides in comfort.
"Endurance
bikes are 'softer', more comfortable versions of
race orientated road bikes. They have slightly
more relaxed handling, frames tuned to smooth the
ride and capacity for wider tires along with a
less stretched out riding position. They’re ideal
for events and long distance rides where the extra
comfort is a valuable benefit."
(road.cc)
November
14, 2017
Last minute call up to Boels Dolmans
for Anna Plichta.
"Polish
cyclist Anna Plichta has signed a contract with
Boels Dolmans as a late addition to its roster for
the 2018 season, according to a team press
release. The 25 year old rode with WM3 Pro Cycling
this season and BTC City Ljubljana in 2016." (cyclingnews.com)
(Agnieszka Małgorzata Torba)
November
14, 2017
Cannondale 2018 road and cyclocross
bikes.
"Creators
of the some of the most desirable bikes in the
industry, including the latest version of the
popular Synapse endurance bike, the American
manufacturer also enjoyed something of a bumper
year of coverage - for better and worse - on the
racing scene through 2017."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
November
14, 2017
Philippe Gilbert: I dream of winning
Milano Sanremo and Paris Roubaix.
"Gilbert
moved to the Belgian team with the objective of
winning Classics again after a phase at BMC that
didn't give the expected results. "First thing
that I can tell you now when I look back on my
2017 season is that I'm happy for taking the right
decision last year when I chose Quick Step
Floors," he said."
(cyclingpub.com) (BrakeThrough Media)
November
14, 2017
Rudy Project Boost 01.
"We
recently wrote about Mother Nature influencing
Zipp’s 454 NSW design, and now Rudy Project is
taking ques from it as well with their aero road
helmet, the Boost 01. But did Rudy’s design work
for us? First, let’s cover what makes the Boost 01
different."
(aerogeeks.com)
November
14, 2017
Fernandez hoping to get back on track
after difficult 2017 season.
"If
Rubén Fernández (Movistar) is already looking
ahead to the next season, it’s because he can’t
wait to consign 2017 to the past. After a solid
first two seasons at WorldTour level, the former
Tour de l’Avenir winner was beset by injury this
year, halting the progress of one of the brightest
talents in Spanish cycling."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
14, 2017
November
13, 2017
Report: Cancellara demands Gaimon pull
book after motor accusation.
"Het
Nieuwsblad reports that Fabian Cancellara’s
lawyers have demanded that Phil Gaimon’s publisher
stops distribution of “Draft Animals” after
controversy arose over motor cheating allegations.
Cancellara’s manager Armin Meier says he is also
expecting a public apology from the American." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
13, 2017
Areruya repeats Tour of Rwanda victory
in Huye.
"The
winner in Huye last year at the Tour of Rwanda,
Joseph Areruya (Dimension Data for Qhubeka)
repeated the victory Monday afternoon in dominant
fashion, ridding to a solo victory. Areruya's win
last year came in a bunch sprint while his 2017
victory was the result of a long range attack and
came with the bonus of the yellow jersey." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
13, 2017
The SHEcret Pro: Off-season gains,
saying goodbye and what’s happening to our bodies?
"Folks
may think that because we are elite athletes, we
are fit and can do any sport, but watch a cyclist
trying to run - or even walk for that matter - and
you will realize that with the exception of those
former triathletes, cyclists just ride. " (cyclingtips.com)
November
13, 2017
King of the watts Sagan passes winter
between court and California.
"Peter
Sagan - the three-time world champion and “most
powerful cyclist” - rests only briefly before the
2018 season begins with the Tour Down Under. Trips
to the tattoo parlor, court, and California are on
Sagan’s agenda this winter."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
13, 2017
Kwiatkowski: I would love to go for GC
on a Grand Tour.
"What
a difference 12 months can make. This time last
year Michal Kwiatkowski's head was full of doubts,
the former world champion starting to wonder
whether he was worthy of those rainbow bands on
the sleeves of his jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
13, 2017
Offseason Capsule: Bora Hansgrohe.
"There
were a few high profile disappointments, but
looked at in the round, this was a solid year for
the first time World Tour team, with plenty to
build on for 2018 and beyond."
(podiumcafe.com) MB Media/Getty Images
November
13, 2017
Mani and Kaiser score first victories
of the year at Cyntergy Hurtland.
"Under
sunny and calm autumn skies, Caroline Mani (Van
Dessel/Atom Composites) took the top prize for the
elite women in a solo ride to the finish at the
UCI C2 Cyntergy Hurtland in Tulsa, Oklahoma on
Sunday. A two-man sprint was won by Cody Kaiser
(Lange Twins/Specialized), who edged out last
year’s winner Skyler Mackay (KCCX Team)." (velonews.com) Photo:
Propeller Communications
November
13, 2017
Q&A: Parsing truth from fiction in
Svein Tuft’s legendary ‘hobo’ adventures.
"Long
before Svein Tuft was a pro bike racer known for
his toughness and grit, he was honing a unique
skillset in the outback of Canada. Nearly a decade
before he became an elite international cyclist,
Tuft was living a self described “hobo lifestyle." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
13, 2017
Authors of tramadol study say further
tests needed before recommendations can be made.
"This
is the first randomized controlled trial using a
double blind methodology to test the effect of
tramadol on cycling performance. We need to
accumulate more empirical evidence (e.g.,
replicating our study) in order to make any formal
recommendation regarding the effect of tramadol on
physical and cognitive (and brain) performance." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Shane Stokes
November
13, 2017
Sutton: British Cycling leadership is
in disarray.
"If
look at the board now you’ve lost the likes of Bob
Howden and Brian Cookson. You’d think they’d now
need to look to Brian and take some advice from
him. These have been people from inside cycling
for years and there’s no leadership there now.
It’s disarray."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
November
13, 2017
Van der Poel gets stitches in knee
after Gavere Superprestige crash.
"Despite
his crash and stitches, Van der Poel has been
selected for the Netherlands team for the World
Cup race in Bogense in central Denmark. He leads
the season long series after winning three races
contested in Iowa, Waterloo and Koksijde. He hopes
a week is enough time for the cut on his knee to
heal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
13, 2017
Ghent Six Day 2017: Everything you
need to know.
"The
Ghent Six Day is an annual track cycling event
held in the Belgian town of Ghent. The 2017
edition of the event takes place over November
14-19."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
November
13, 2017
Ed Clancy sets sights on Tokyo 2020
after victorious return to the track in Manchester.
"Ed
Clancy couldn’t have asked for a more perfect
return to the track if he tried, as Great
Britain’s two team pursuit squads stormed to UCI
Track World Cup victory in Manchester." (roadcyclinguk.com)
(Pic: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
November
13, 2017
Rowe back on the bike but unlikely to
ride the 2018 Classics.
"Luke
Rowe rode a bike on Saturday for the first time
since breaking his leg, taking in a short session
at the Manchester velodrome. The Welshman is
determined to make a comeback after suffering
multiple fractures in his lower right leg but
admits he is likely to miss the 2018 Classics
campaign."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
13, 2017
Tech of the Week: women’s bikes, pro
bikes, lights and solid tires.
"This
week, we’ve been looking at women’s bikes, and
fitting lights and solid tires for winter." (cyclingweekly.com)
November
13, 2017
Jai Hindley to skip Australian summer
in debut season with Sunweb.
"Tour
of Fuzhou winner Jai Hindley was snapped up by
Team Sunweb after finishing second in the Herald
Sun Tour ahead of Chris Froome and Esteban Chaves
in February, but he won’t be racing on Australian
roads in the early part of 2018 due to his recent,
late season commitments with Mitchelton Scott in
China."
(cyclingnews.com) (Jean-François Quénet)
November
13, 2017
Five cool things coming soon from
Favero, Magicshine, Rapha, Northwave and Shimano.
"Temperatures
continue to plummet, but that's not putting off
team road.cc from braving the cold and
testing out a ton of new gear to give you our
recommendations. Here's our pick of the products
that we'll be delivering verdicts on soon." (road.cc)
November
13, 2017
Cycling slower in winter? Six excuses
for slow winter riding and the truth behind them.
"It’s
dark early - and it’s going to get cold soon.
Welcome to winter riding. It has its moments but
mainly winter riding is sloooow. Why is that? We
decide to look at a few of the common moans and
summon the science."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
13, 2017
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