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November
18, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Record fifth stage win
for Eyob.
"The
'Wall of Kigali' lived up to its pre-race promise
as the decisive climb of the Tour of Rwanda on
stage 6, with Dimension Data for Qhubeka fending
off all attacks on Joseph Areruya's yellow jersey
and celebrating the stage win with Metkel Eyob." (cyclingnews.com)
November
18, 2017
Tour of Rwanda women's race on the
agenda.
"Despite
being one the top-ranked nations by the World
Economic Forum for gender equality, and with a
female majority in parliament, women's cycling in
Rwanda has so far lagged behind its male
counterparts. A lack of opportunities for racing
in Rwanda has been a contributing factor but there
is change in the air."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
18, 2017
Werner and Ferrier Bruneau solo to
SuperCross Cup wins on day 1.
"Kerry
Werner (Kona) and Christel Ferrier Bruneau (SAS
Macogep) emerged victorious in the men’s and
women’s elite races, respectively, on a cold,
slippery day Saturday at SuperCross Cup in
Suffern, New York."
(velonews.com) Photo: Marco Quezada
November
18, 2017
Sutton defends Wiggins’ TUE use.
"Shane
Sutton, once Bradley Wiggins’ coach and mentor,
and the former technical director of the Great
Britain team, has reportedly told a BBC
documentary due to be aired on Sunday that he
regarded Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) as a
legitimate way of finding "marginal gains" while
staying within anti-doping rules."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
18, 2017
Rising stars: Jon Dibben and Owain
Doull reflect on life at Team Sky and learning in
the pro ranks.
"Jon
Dibben and Owain Doull - Team Sky’s inseparable
British duo - “did not know what to expect”
heading to their first year in the top WorldTour
ranks."
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Daniel Gould
November
18, 2017
Nibali and Gaviria to begin 2018
season at Vuelta a San Juan.
"The
organizers of the Vuelta a San Juan have revealed
the teams and stages for the 2018 race, with
Vincenzo Nibali again expected to lead Bahrain
Merida and Fernando Gaviria named as part of the
of the Quick Step Floors team for the early season
stage race in Argentina."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November
18, 2017
Meintjes to target Giro d'Italia in
2018.
"After
back-to-back top 10 overall finishes in the Tour
de France, Louis Meintjes will change focus in
2018 and target the Giro d’Italia for the first
time. The 25 year old South African says it’s part
of a long-term plan to gain experience and fight
for the yellow jersey at the Tour de France by
2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November
18, 2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"Here
are 11 things we've learned in another action
packed week on two wheels."
(road.cc)
November
18, 2017
Interview: Adam Myerson Shares His
Theory of Change, Thoughts on Being a Dad and Much
More.
"To
say Myerson has experience organizing cyclocross
races in all conditions is an understatement. He
organized his first race at age 19 and has been
involved in every facet of cyclocross since then." (cxmagazine.com) J.
Curtes
November
18, 2017
Minoura FG220 Hybrid Roller.
"For
racers who favor the open road to the turbo
trainer, the Minoura FG220 Hybrid Roller is very
good. It gives a realistic road feel, with the
security of a clamped fork and improved
portability over a dedicated set of rollers or
turbo. The price, though, is too high for the
limited use options."
(road.cc)
November
18, 2017
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17, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Uwizeyimana claims
stage 5.
"Rwanda
has a fourth stage win at the Tour of Rwanda in
2017 after Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Club
Benediction) powered away in the finale of stage 5
for a maiden stage victory. Yacine Hamza (Algeria)
and Edwin Avila (Illuminate) followed the 24 year
old home four seconds in arrears."
(cyclingnews.com) (Chris Allison/Cyclista)
November
17, 2017
De Pauw and De Ketele break track
record at Gent Six Day.
"Belgians
Kenny De Ketele and Morene De Pauw, racing for
Baloise Insurance, have been putting on a show at
the Gent Six Day taking place from November 14 to
19 at the Kuipke velodrome. The pair are currently
leading the overall standings and broke the track
record in the 500 meter time trial during the
third day of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
17, 2017
Fabian Cancellara throws down the
gauntlet to Phil Gaimon - by inviting him for a
race.
"In
a surprise twist to one of the big cycling stories
of the past week or so, Fabian Cancellara has
thrown down the gauntlet - or perhaps, mitt - to
Phil Gaimon by inviting American ex-pro to try and
beat him in a bike race."
(road.cc) (pic ANSA, Del Zennaro, Peri)
November
17, 2017
2018 World Tour Calendar Analysis.
"The
calendar for 2018 is out and there are new races
added to the calendar although the World Tour is
unchanged. Here’s a closer look at the World Tour
events for 2018 to see which are the busiest
months and which countries get the most racing." (inrng.com) (RCS
Sport)
November
17, 2017
The Natural: Mathieu van der Poel is
the most talented bike racer on the planet.
"The
races vary, as do the colors he’s wearing, but the
photos look the same. Mathieu van der Poel’s long
arms aloft in a victory salute, a smile across his
face, with no one else in the frame." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Kristof Ramon)
November
17, 2017
Michael Matthews wins Australian
Cyclist of the Year award.
"After
a successful season, in which Matthews won two
Tour de France stages as well as the points
classification, the 27 year old took home no less
than three awards. Apart from the Sir Hubert
'Oppy' Opperman Medal and Trophy for Australian
Cyclist of the Year, he also claimed the Men's
Road Cyclist of the Year and the People's Choice
Award."
(cyclingpub.com)
November
17, 2017
Thoughts on Zwift's Infamous $5 Price
Increase.
"The
$5 piece specifically can be looked at a variety
of ways. For many, it’s merely 3-5 gel packets per
month (assuming you buy them in bulk), roughly
what you’d go through on a couple hours of riding.
It’s less than a single trip to Starbucks for most
people. And certainly, it’s far less than any
coaching plan or coach would cost (not that I’d
compare it directly to either, but an element of
that exists in Zwift)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November
17, 2017
Calculations point toward Haga Tour
debut in 2018.
"When
Chad Haga started racing bikes in college, he
calculated, based on his promising early results,
that he might be able to turn pro upon
graduation."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
17, 2017
Warren Barguil: The free spirit.
"We
have only one life. It’s not a computer game where
you get 10 lives. You just need to enjoy it,”
Barguil says of his free spirited, slightly
mischievous streak."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
November
17, 2017
Triumph. Disappointment. Redemption.
Tobin Ortenblad’s Month in Three Acts..
"For
Tobin Ortenblad, his coach Chris McGovern and his
Santa Cruz / Donkey Label Racing program, dwelling
on the result of a race, good or bad, is allowed.
To a point. Or that is to say, to a bottle." (cxmagazine.com) (M.
Colton)
November
17, 2017
Budget road pedals compared: Shimano
vs. Look vs. Time.
"Top-end
pedals are better than they’ve ever been, but
they’re also pricier and present questionable
value propositions to those riding on a more
realistic budget. Sure, you could save a few grams
or gain a few features by spending more, but is it
really necessary?"
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
November
17, 2017
2017 Gift Guide.
"Check
this list; check it twice. We've found the perfect
gifts of the year. Are you shopping for a roadie?
A racer? A commuter?
We've got cyclists of all stripes covered with the 2017 VeloNews Holiday Gift Guide." (velonews.com) November
17, 2017
Tom Van Damme: Tour of Guangxi can
trigger development of cycling in China.
"When
the inaugural Tour of Guangxi was announced as a
late addition to the 2017 WorldTour calendar
earlier in the year, the news came as a surprise.
The Wanda Sports backed venture was a project that
came together behind the scenes with little
information forthcoming before the announcement." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
17, 2017
Giro d’Italia route 2018: Two time
trials and Monte Zoncolan summit finish for 2018
race.
"The
Giro d’Italia 2018 route will be unveiled soon,
but some details about the 2018 edition are
already circulating, showing the famous climbs of
Etna, Zoncolan and Finestre, and something Chris
Froome would like, a 34.5 kilometer time trial." (cyclingweekly.com)
November
17, 2017
What You Should Know About Electric
Bikes and the Law.
"This
e-bike article is a collaboration with several
Bike Law network members, Bryan Waldman, Charlie
Thomas, Kurt Holzer, and Lauri Boxer-Macomber. We
will continue to update it as new legislation and
electric bike product is released."
(capovelo.com)
November
17, 2017
Mark Cavendish eyeing Paris Roubaix
success in 2018.
"Mark
Cavendish has said that he is keen to target a top
10 finish on the cobbles of Paris Roubaix ahead of
the cobbled stage nine of next year’s Tour de
France. “I’d absolutely like to ride it [Paris
Roubaix] again, the race was cool and I get the
opportunity with Team Dimension Data so I’m
looking forward to it."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
17, 2017
Twelve of the best cyclocross bikes.
"For
many, the coming of winter heralds an end to the
road season and a switch to the knobbly tires,
mud, sand, frites and beer of the cyclocross
scene. Hard, fast, technical ‘cross racing can
help roadies maintain focus and fitness through
the off-season, and also improve your bike
handling skills too. Plus it’s fun." (roadcyclinguk.com)
November
17, 2017
The Week in Tech: Niner gravel, Cycliq
connect, Canyon gets Rapha’d, Sagan in Sonoma.
"Here’s
your Week in Tech - all of the gear news you need
with none of the marketing gibberish you don’t
want."
(velonews.com)
November
17, 2017
Damiani joins Cofidis as directeur
sportif .
"Roberto
Damiani will join the revamped management team at
Cofidis in 2018. Cedric Vasseur recently replaced
Yvon Sanquer as team manager, and he has hired
Damiani."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
17, 2017
Three Products We Had to Try to
Believe: ShockStop, SeaSucker, Coros.
"It’s
easy to judge a book by its cover. We all write
off products because they look different or judge
them by some previous, unrelated iteration.
Frequently, that knee-jerk reaction is correct. In
a mature sport like cycling, the novel solution is
more often than not a gimmick. But occasionally,
very occasionally, products that at first seem to
be almost jokes, or at least the set-up to an
unfortunate punchline, are real revelations." (pelotonmagazine.com)
November
17, 2017
15 most annoying habits shown by
cyclists.
"Cycling
with others can be great fun, the shared
experience of riding along some crisp tarmac,
enjoying the fresh air and stimulating
conversation. It can also be quite irritating." (cyclingweekly.com)
November
17, 2017
Specialized Allez Elite.
"When
you’ve got a winning formula, it’s a bold move to
change it. That was what occurred to me when I’d
heard the news that Specialized had effectively
given the Allez, its popular entry-level alloy
race bike, a heart transplant by redesigning the
geometry."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
November
17, 2017
Rubber vs. Leather: Head-to-Head
Brooks Saddle Review.
"In
1888 Brooks England began making leather saddles.
Nearly 130 years later, the classic B17 Standard
is among riders’ favorites for long distances. But
four years ago, the brand launched the Cambium, a
softer rubber seat."
(gearjunkie.com)
November
17, 2017
11 SRAM Red eTap road bikes.
"With
its lack of wires and no need to hide a battery
somewhere, SRAM's eTap electronic shifting has
been a big hit among bike manufacturers. Almost
every bike maker has at least one eTap bike at the
top of its range. Let's take a look at some of
them."
(road.cc)
November
17, 2017
2017 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at
Bogense, Denmark LIVE - CX LIVE stream.
"The
2017 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Bogense, Denmark
is Sunday, November 19. There will be live streams
for both the elite women's and men's races.
UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Bogense, Denmark Schedule: Elite Women at 13:00 CET, 7:00am U.S. ET. Elite
Men at 14:30 CET, U.S. 8:30am ET."
(cyclingfans.com)
November
17, 2017
November
16, 2017
Data reveals the most powerful
sprinters of 2017, and their numbers are pretty
mind-blowing.
"Launching
a sprint from a long way back and into the wind,
Greipel hit a huge five-second peak power of 1,619
watts, the biggest that Velon recorded all year,
topping out at 69kmh with an average power of
1,212 watts."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Tour de Suisse
November
16, 2017
Tour of Rwanda: Eyob wins stage 4 as
Areruya reclaims overall lead.
"Dimension
Data for Qhubeka take control of GC." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
16, 2017
Gent Six Day 2: De Ketele and De Pauw
retain lead.
"Viviani
out of contention with ill teammate for overall." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
16, 2017
Dr Richard Freeman was asked by the
chief of British Cycling to leave the World Cup.
"The
doctor at the center of the Team Sky jiffy bag
scandal was confronted by British Cycling chiefs
after turning up at the World Cup in Manchester
last weekend."(dailymail.co.uk)
(Getty Images Sport)
November
16, 2017
Collins: UKAD investigation does not
exonerate anyone.
"The
chair of the Culture, Media and Sport select
committee, Damian Collins MP, has told the Daily
Telegraph newspaper that a “cloud hangs over
one of our greatest Olympians” and that he is in
favor of criminalizing doping within the United
Kingdom."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
16, 2017
Unvarnished Tales: This is Where I
Become Controversial.
"I’ve
raced the Tour of California yearly since 2014 and
it’s always the most hyped event of the season and
the one teammates nearly come to blows over in the
battle for a roster spot."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Snowy Mountain
Photography
November
16, 2017
Freire says tough Austria Worlds route
won't stop Sagan.
"The
previous winner of three World Championships
titles, Oscar Freire, believes that Peter Sagan
(Bora Hansgrohe) could end up with a record
breaking fourth straight title next year in
Innsbruck, Austria, despite the toughness of the
route."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
16, 2017
Bakelants could be back on the bike in
the new year.
"Bakelants
feared for his career after undergoing surgery a
month ago on the four vertebrae and seven ribs
that were broken when he flipped over the roadside
barrier and into a ravine on the descent of the
Muro di Sormano."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
16, 2017
The beautiful duel: Van Aert and van
der Poel light up World Cup ‘cross.
"The
most pivotal moment in cyclocross’s recent history
took place during the 2016 UCI world
championships, held on a muddy course around
Belgium’s Heusden Zolder auto racetrack.
Cyclocross fans know this moment by name: “the
tangle."
(velonews.com)
November
16, 2017
Israel Cycling Academy aims to be pro
cycling’s most diverse team.
"How
many teams feature riders who are Christian,
Jewish, and Muslim all under the same banner?
Israel Cycling Academy might be the first." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
16, 2017
Cunego to retire after 2018 Giro
d'Italia.
"With
the passing of time, I note that cycling is being
raced at an ever higher level, and I don’t feel as
competitive anymore. In short, the moment to stop
is coming, and I’d like to do it at the Giro,
where, in a certain sense, everything started." (cyclingnews.com)
November
16, 2017
Blackburn Switch Multi-Tool.
"The
kit includes an 81mm long T or L handle tool and
four double-sided bits for eight total tool
functions. 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm Allen bits along
with T25 and T30 Torx bits and a flathead
screwdriver are included."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
November
16, 2017
Omata’s one-of-a-kind analog GPS.
"Omata’s
device is different in nearly every way. It is
round while others are square. There are no
buttons, simply a bezel that you twist to switch
between three functions - record, stop, and
upload. And naturally, the analog dial is Omata’s
most significant point of differentiation." (velonews.com) Photo:
Brad Kaminski
November
16, 2017
13 of the best $2,500 to $4,000 2018
road bikes.
"Two
grand is clearly a lot of money to spend on a bike
but it can get you a very good, well equipped
machine. At this price there’s a vast choice of
brands offering very high quality road bikes,
whether it’s for racing or sportive riding." (road.cc)
November
16, 2017
The Fitbit Ionic at a Glance: A Review
of Fitbit’s Newest Fitness Smartwatch.
"What
can we say? Fitness tech just keeps getting
smarter, more intuitive - and much more stylish to
boot - and Fitbit’s new Ionic lands at the top of
this cutting edge new standard."
(clevertraining.com)
November
16, 2017
After Pushback from Vittoria Tires, PezCycling
News Ends ‘Beautiful Women’ Gallery.
"Vittoria,
which has a history of promoting women in cycling,
said it wouldn't advertise with the irreverent
racing news website as long as the gallery stayed
up. Soon afterward, the page disappeared." (bicycling.com)
(pezcyclingnews.com)
November
16, 2017
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