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November 20, 2016











Koksijde Cyclo-Cross World Cup cancelled due to storms.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Climbing in the Koksijde sand. (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."The Koksijde round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions and concerns over rider safety.

The event was to be held on Sunday but due to storms and high winds all categories of the event were cancelled. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

November 20, 2016






















































Things you only see on pro race bikes.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): things pros do - 1 (16)Thumb Overlay."I’ve been to a fair few professional road races over the years, from the Tour de France to Belgian classics, and in that time I've noticed that there are quite a few things you only spot on a pro race bike.

These are a few of those observations, so you know how to spot a pro race bike, or in case you want to emulate the PRO look."
(road.cc)

November 20, 2016





2016 Tour du Rwanda LIVE stream.

"LIVE video from 11:00am local (-- U.S. Eastern) (-- CET)." (cyclingfans.com)

November 20, 2016









PEZ Daily Distraction. "Monk's! We have no idea what the two girls are promoting at the 2016 Giro Rosa." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 20, 2016












November 19, 2016


















Top-five Legally Speaking columns of the year.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) Photo: Bikelaw (TM): Photo: Bikelaw (TM)Thumb Overlay."Hopefully you’re never in a position to require legal counsel following a crash on a bike ride. Fortunately, if you are, there are lawyers across the country who specialize in bicycle law - one of the best is Bob Mionske, Olympian and former national champion, who pens a regular column on legal topics that are relevant to cyclists. Here are five of the top columns he wrote in 2016." (velonews.com) Photo: Bikelaw (TM)

November 19, 2016






























2016 Koksijde Cyclocross World Cup Entry.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen: Compton returns to World Cup racing in Koksijde. photo: Compton finished in third at the 2015 Koksijde World Cup Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross MagazineThumb Overlay."The 2016 UCI Cyclocross World Cup promises a tough day on the bike and on foot for the cyclocross racers lining up to battle for sand supremacy on Sunday.

Fourteen Americans made the trip to the sand dunes of Belgium, and almost all the favorites are expected to take the start in the four events."
(cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen

November 19, 2016













PEZ Daily Distraction. "Let's hope that Astoria is the wine sponsor of the Giro Rosa in 2017." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 19, 2016



















November 18, 2016





Peter Sagan to start 2017 season at Tour Down Under.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Graham Watson): Peter Sagan at the Eneco Tour (Watson) Thumb Overlay."Peter Sagan will kick off his 2017 season at the Tour Down Under in January, his first race with the Bora-Hansgrohe team.

The Slovakian rider announced his participation via Twitter, along with a video of himself in a breakaway with Cadel Evans, Alejandro Valverde, and Luis Leon Sanchez in the 2010 edition of the event, his first ever race as a professional."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Graham Watson)

November 18, 2016





November 18, 2016

















Faces of the Future: Skylar Schneider, the younger half of the crit-crushing “Schneider Sisters”.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Bo Bickerstaff: by Anne-Marije Rook November 18, 2016 Photography by Bo BickerstaffThumb Overlay."While most four-year-olds are still cruising around the playground with training wheels, American racer Skylar Schneider was already competing at that age, tearing up the BMX park and getting her first taste for winning.

“I never had training wheels,” the now 18-year-old Schneider told Ella CyclingTips."
(cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Bo Bickerstaff

November 18, 2016












Friday Shorts.

November 18, 2016
















GoPro adds data overlays Hero5: Here’s how it (sorta) works.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): Note that this is *only* available for the GoPro Hero5 Black, as the Hero5 Session doesn’t contain GPS.Thumb Overlay."Today GoPro rolled out their data overlay capability to the GoPro Quik desktop suite. This allows folks with the GoPro Hero5 Black camera, which contains GPS, to add in metrics like speed, distance, vertical, and more.

It catches up to what Sony, Garmin, and others have done – likely through using components from GoPro’s acquisition of Dashware in the Spring of 2015. "
(dcrainmaker.com)

November 18, 2016








The new normal: The current thinking behind wide road wheel design.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by James Huang SUPPORTED BY QUARK : by James Huang November 18, 2016 Photography by James HuangThumb Overlay."While the burgeoning dirt, gravel, and adventure riding segments have certainly directed newfound attention to road tire and rim widths, the “wider is better” movement started well before heading off-pavement became popular.

I still remember vividly the first time I rode a set HED’s original Ardennes aluminum clinchers in 2008, which used a then-revolutionary 17.3mm of space in between the bead hooks (13-15mm was more common)."
(cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by James Huang

November 18, 2016

















Fitbit Charge 2 Activity Tracker In-Depth Review.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): Fitbit sent me a trial unit of both the Charge 2 and the Flex 2Thumb Overlay."It’s been a bit over two months since Fitbit announced their latest wearables, the Fitbit Charge 2 and the Fitbit Flex 2 (they also announced some Blaze updates and Alta bands at that time).

This review however is purely focused on the Fitbit Charge 2, which is the successor for the original Fitbit Charge HR. The name got a switcheroo, since the Fitbit Charge 2 now incorporates optical HR, whereas the original Fitbit Charge did not (but the Charge HR did). Got all that? Good."
(dcrainmaker.com)

November 18, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "The sad news that there will be no Tour de San Luis in 2017 is a big loss, not just to Argentinean cycling!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 18, 2016















November 17, 2016
















What to know when buying a groupset.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) Chain Reaction Cycles: Content sponsored by Chain Reaction Cycles. Thumb Overlay."There are many reasons for considering a new groupset, but the promise of an upgrade in performance is perhaps the most alluring.

While the differences between entry-level and high-end groupsets are typically a matter of nuance, riders can expect lighter, crisper, and more precise gear shifting along with smoother and more powerful braking when spending more money on the components."
(cyclingtips.com.au) Chain Reaction Cycles

November 17, 2016





































Mavic goes big on shoes and helmets for 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): The Aksium and Echappée shoes feature laces, and are the most budget friendly kicks in Mavic's range (Courtesy)Thumb Overlay."French brand Mavic has beefed up its range of helmets and shoes for 2017.

There's a new version of the top-tier Cosmic Ultimate road lid, new lace-up shoes, and more."
(cyclingnews.com)

November 17, 2016













PEZ Daily Distraction. "The Drielandenomloop Bocholtz is not the biggest race in the World and the name is nearly impossible to pronounce - but we like their style." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 17, 2016
















November 16, 2016








Why Pay To Race Matters.

Thumbnail Credit (inrng.com): Italy’s a great cycling nation with the Giro, two monument classics and the second largest cohort of pro cyclists after France.Thumb Overlay."The Italian cycling federation held a tribunal to assess the claims of “pay to race” amid claims riders were hired not for their talent but their ability to bring a sponsor or cash. “Big deal” you might think, “this is the sort of thing that’s always happened“.

Yes and no. The case is in the hands of the UCI now and the fate of professional cycling in Italy hangs in the balance. It probably won’t blow up but the case and the issues highlighted by it matter."
(inrng.com)

November 16, 2016






















Norwegian Federation reveals that Andersen was hit by police car at Qatar Worlds.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Susanne Andersen (Norway) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Norwegian junior rider Susanne Andersen was hit by a police car at the World Championships in Qatar, the Norwegian federation has confirmed.

Andersen, who rides for trade team Hitec Products, was struck by the vehicle while riding back to the team hotel from the junior women's time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

November 16, 2016




























A cyclist’s guide to happy lady parts.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Gruber): by Molly Hurford November 17, 2016 Photography by Jered GruberThumb Overlay."Women’s saddles, saddle sores, chamois tips…we cannot seem to talk about these topics often enough.

It’s the most sensitive of our bike-body contact points, and nothing ruins a ride like discomfort “down there."
(cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Gruber)

November 16, 2016













Report: 2017 Paris Nice to include uphill time trial.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingquotes.com): Paris-Nice is rumoured to include an early time trial on Mont BrouillyThumb Overlay."On Wednesday, March 9, there was snow on the road at Paris Nice, even so much so that the riders stepped into the car in the feed zone. The stage was set to end at the top of Mount Brouilly and one day later race director Christian Prudhomme announced on radio tour that the 2017 Paris Nice would return to the climb.

Now Le Progrès reports that the plans for the new stage have been made."
(cyclingquotes.com)

November 16, 2016













PEZ Daily Distraction. "The Hummer was popular at the Vuelta a España this year, but the girls drew the admiring looks." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Al Hamilton)

November 16, 2016




















November 24, 2016








How bad is alcohol for cyclists, really?.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos): by Anne-Marije Rook November 16, 2016 Photography by Cor VosThumb Overlay."It seems that cyclists love their craft beers and wine as much as they love their coffee.

After all, few things taste as good as a cold, crisp beer after a long day in the saddle while reminiscing about the ride with your girlfriends."
(cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 15, 2016








Dekker: I am 'Clasicomano Luigi' in Fuentes ledger.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Thomas Dekker at the 2007 Tour de France (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Thomas Dekker has quashed all rumors of the identity linked to the Operacion Puerto codename 'Clasicomano', putting his hand up and admitting it was him all along. After Dekker's former teammate Phil Gaimon posted about the link on Twitter, Dekker himself confirmed it to the press." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 15, 2016








100 Best Road Riders of 2016: #1 Peter Sagan.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.co.uk): We take a look at why Peter Sagan is number one in our 100 Best Road Riders of 2016Thumb Overlay."Few world champions have enjoyed the same success in the rainbow stripes as Peter Sagan did in 2016. Sagan enjoyed the best year of any world champion since Freddy Maertens in 1977.

He couldn’t quite match the 18 Grand Tour stage wins of the Belgian, nor the three Monuments and two Grand Tour wins of Eddy Merckx in 1972."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)

November 15, 2016




Degenkolb: 'It was time for me to move on from Giant Alpecin'.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): John Degenkolb (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."John Degenkolb and the Giant Alpecin team swapped goodbye messages via Twitter recently, the final act of their separation after five years together.

The German Classics rider joined the then Argos Shimano team in 2012 when it was just a Professional Continental set-up and he had shown signs of his potential at HTC Highroad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 15, 2016






















Orica emerges as GC contender — on its own terms.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Esteban Chaves rode to third in this year's Vuelta a Espana. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."One of the top stories for 2016 was the emergence of Orica – BikeExchange as a solid grand tour unit. Since its debut in 2012, the Australia based outfit was committed to breakaways, stage hunting, time trials, and one-day classics.

That tactic paid off with some spectacular wins, including victories in the monuments, grand tour stages, and the Tour de France yellow jersey in 2013."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 15, 2016








Turn Heads With the Van Dessel Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

Thumbnail Credit (bicycling.com) Joe Lindsey: Van Dessel’s Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a reasonably priced, stock bike you can customize for almost any use. Joe LindseyThumb Overlay."With curved tubes evoking a classic cruiser, modern touches like modular dropouts and a PF30 bottom bracket, and bold pink or orange metal-flake paint, the Van Dessel Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a bike that defies easy classification.

It would be faster to say what it is not, but the point of the WTF is a kind of elegant marriage of minimalism and maximalism that indulges some detailing of its charms."
(bicycling.com) Joe Lindsey

November 15, 2016









PEZ Daily Distraction. "Don't be fooled by that pretty face - Joanne Fusco could ride you into the ground in a motor-pacing session, but then bring you back with a recovery massage. Seriously - her business is massage therapy & training for professional athletes (she works on pro cyclist Sergey Lagutin, pro boxers and hockey players), but she's got some room for a few more serious clients." (pezcyclingnews.com) 

November 15, 2016















November 14, 2016








Greg Van Avermaet breaks ankle, needs surgery.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com (File).Thumb Overlay."Belgian Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet is to undergo surgery on a fractured ankle, his BMC Racing team said on Monday. A statement on the team website said, he will, “undergo surgery to secure a small, non-displaced, distal left fibula fracture, that he sustained two days ago while training on his mountain bike.” The surgery was to take place Monday." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 14, 2016





























12 transfers to watch in 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): The major transfers of 2016 Thumb Overlay."With the dust starting to settle on another season of racing it is time to look ahead to 2017. There have been a number of high profile rider signings since the summer with the World Champion Peter Sagan, Alberto Contador and Michael Matthews among those who have changed teams. Cyclingnews has picked 12 riders to watch for next season." (cyclingnews.com)

November 14, 2016








Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc review.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Matt Wikstrom: by Matt Wikstrom November 14, 2016 Photography by Matt WikstromThumb Overlay."Giant’s TCR Advanced road bike has been growing and evolving with the company for over ten years. There have been numerous revisions, the most recent of which was unveiled for 2016 and featured a slimmer frameset that saved weight and increased the stiffness-to-weight ratio. At the same time, Giant unveiled a new carbon clincher wheelset dubbed the DBL (Dynamic Balanced Lacing) WheelSystem." (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Matt Wikstrom

November 14, 2016
























Mavic Launches New Cosmic Pro Carbon Disc Wheelset.

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): Think gravel grinding.Thumb Overlay."Mavic has put full carbon, disc brake compatible wheels within the reach of most enthusiasts, with its new Cosmic Pro Carbon Disc wheelset. The new Cosmic Pro Carbon uses Mavic’s popular 45mm profile rim, along with both a wider external and internal widths (25mm x 17mm), allowing cyclists to use a greater range of tire options to across an array of diverse riding conditions." (capovelo.com)

November 14, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "It's SELFIE.time at Bike Motion Utrecht for Jip Van den Bos and Chanella Stougje, both ride for the Parkhotel Valkenburg team." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 14, 2016













November 13, 2016




Peter Sagan VIP Charity Ride.

Thumbnail Credit (pezcyclingnews.com): Westlake Village has become a road cycling meccaThumb Overlay."KL Promotions LLC, in partnership with Conejo Pacific Events, are excited to announce the Peter Sagan VIP Charity Ride coming to Westlake Village, CA on Nov 18-20.

One of the greatest talents on two-wheels, one of the most likable personalities in the pro peloton, and the man who is more stylish than anyone in “green” is coming to So Cal for an intimate weekend of cycling, dining, and good times."
(pezcyclingnews.com)

November 13, 2016









Sanne Cant Tops on Slick Track to Win at Hansgrohe Superprestige Gavere.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com): Sanne Cant posts up across the line at the Hansgrohe Superprestige GavereThumb Overlay."Sanne Cant proved once more than she’s in her element when the track gets slick at the fourth round of the Hansgrohe Superprestige.

Cant made a last-lap move on her lead-group companions, Jolien Verschueren and Christine Majerus to dispatch them, and was able to hold off a recovered and hard-charging Verschueren to post up for the win."
(cxmagazine.com)

November 13, 2016





















Ian Boswell eyes development with Tour de France and California in mind.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)(Photo: Tim de Waele): Ian Boswell (Team Sky) is enjoying La Vuelta (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Ian Boswell's long season came to earlier this month at the Saitama Criterium in Japan but the 25-year-old Team Sky rider is already looking for new objectives for 2017.

The American competed in two Grand Tours this season – the first time he has done so since turning professional – with solid domestique performances in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana. "
(cyclingnews.com)(Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 13, 2016




















Lever Gear Toolcard Review: Sometimes, the best tool is the one at hand.

Thumbnail Credit (bikeworldnews.com): I’ve been carrying it around in my wallet for a couple of months now without really looking at Lever Gear’s websiteThumb Overlay."Tools. There are tools you carry on your bike, tools that you use in your home shop and tools that you keep in the garage when you’re working on the car. But if you’re just out walking around, you probably don’t have tools right at hand. If you’re like me, you’ve probably used a penny for a screwdriver or a paper clip for a light duty wrench, or, a house key to open a package. Maybe even a porch railing to pop open a beer bottle." (bikeworldnews.com)

November 13, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "The Raleigh advertising department knew what they were doing with this promotion." (pezcyclingnews.com)

November 13, 2016









November 12, 2016

















Emma Johansson's retirement deconstructed.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images): Silver medalist Emma Johansson of Sweden celebrates after the Women's Road Race on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Getty Images Sport)Thumb Overlay."Sixteen months ago, Swedish champion Emma Johansson shared her plans to retire from professional road racing at some point in the months following the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Her retirement comments were part of a broader press release in which she revealed she had inked a two-year deal with Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

November 12, 2016
























A New Group of Hoops: Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Clincher, Alex Rims AMC1, Spēd Precision Courseque CX.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com): The Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless Clincher for disc brakes has an aerodynamic shape, weighs 1625 grams and is priced at $3400. © Clifford Lee[/caption]Thumb Overlay."There are always a lot of new wheels introduced at bike shows and we already saw Praxis Works entry into the wheel market a the Sea Otter 2016 and earlier this year at NAHBS we saw a new company Knight Wheels enter the market. Knight is now a sponsor for reigning 12-time National Champion Katie Compton." (cxmagazine.com)

November 12, 2016









2016 Tour of Taihu Lake LIVE stream.

"The 2016 Tour of Taihu Lake is being held November 5-12. LIVE video possibly from 11am local (10:00pm U.S. Eastern) (4:00am CET)." (cyclingfans.com)

November 12, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "Bike Motion in Utrecht looks like a good bike show to visit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 12, 2016











November 11, 2016





















Going The Distance.

November 11, 2016





Cancellara enjoying early stages of retirement.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images): Fabian Cancellara with his the official farewell book 'Spartacus' in Antwerp (Getty Images Sport)Thumb Overlay."Fabian Cancellara brought his career to a close at the Japan Cup Criterium last month and has since enjoyed the first few weeks of his retirement. Cancellara has been kept busy in retirement, including working on a 'farewell book' with the Belgian journalist Guy Van Den Langenbergh of Het Nieuwsblad that was launched at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Antwerp on Thursday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

November 11, 2016




















November 2016 Product Picks: Pedalit, Fyxo, Schwalbe, Arundel, OORR, Kogel.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au): by Matt Wikstrom November 11, 2016 SUPPORTED BY QUARK Thumb Overlay."In this month’s edition of Product Picks, Australian tech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a look at bike cleaning products from Pedalit, Fyxo’s 2017 wall calendar, Kogel ceramic bearings, Arundel bottle cages, Schwalbe’s G-One gravel tires, and OORR’s latest kit." (cyclingtips.com.au)

November 11, 2016

















PEZ Daily Distraction. "'Off The Back Friday' goes to Spain for the Vuelta podium." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Al Hamilton)

November 11, 2016

















November 10, 2016

















Fahlin and Lichtenberg among five new riders for Wiggle High5 in 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus): Giorgia Bronzini having a laugh with her Wiggle Hi5 teammates at sign in - Grand Prix de Dottignies 2016 (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)Thumb Overlay."The women’s Wiggle High5 team has confirmed its line-up for 2017, with Emilia Fahlin, Claudia Lichtenberg, and Britain’s Grace Garner among the five new riders that will boost the ten riders from this year’s squad.

Emma Johansson and Giorgia Bronzini have both delayed plans to retire, while Elisa Longo Borghini, Jolien D’hoore and Annette Edmondson will again be team leaders as Wiggle High5 targets key events in the women’s WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)

November 10, 2016












GoPro Karma In-Depth Review.

November 10, 2016




Baby Giro returns to Italy for 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Joe Dombrowski, shown here during the 2016 Giro d'Italia, won the GiroBio in 2012. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."There’s good news coming out of Italy with the confirmation that the Baby Giro will be back for 2017. Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed the Italian cycling federation will revive the popular, weeklong under-23 stage race in June. The last edition of the Girobio was in 2012, won by American Joe Dombrowski ahead of second-place Fabio Aru." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

November 10, 2016








Best aero road bikes of the year.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com): Photo: TrekThumb Overlay."The need for speed is real with these drool-worthy aero road bikes. Integrated cockpits, airfoil tube shapes, and hidden components help these bike sneak through the wind at lightning speed. They are the most innovative, exciting, and typically expensive bikes out there - here are five top picks from our crop of bike reviews in 2016." (velonews.com)

November 10, 2016




Is my gear selection right?

November 10, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "Masseurs never looked like this in my day! But then it is the Giro Rosa." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 10, 2016















November 9, 2016


































Vos' new team WM3 Pro Cycling hires controversial Blijlevens as director in 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus): Marianne Vos (Rabo-Liv) wins stage 5 at Lotto Belgium Tour and takes the overall lead (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)Thumb Overlay."Jeroen Blijlevens will return to professional cycling as the new director of Marianne Vos' team WM3 Pro Cycling in 2017, the team announced Tuesday.

The former Dutch racer directed at both the women's Rabobank and men's Belkin teams before being pushed out of cycling three years ago after confessing to using EPO during his racing career in the late 1990s."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)

November 9, 2016
















Did the inaugural Women’s WorldTour live up to expectations?

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos): by Anne-Marije Rook & Jeanine Laudy November 9, 2016 Photography by Cor VosThumb Overlay."When the inaugural 2016 Women’s WorldTour (WWT) was announced last year it was greeted with much excitement and anticipation.

Touted as a “major step forward for women’s cycling,” the series aimed to grow the profile and professionalism of women’s cycling by replacing the existing UCI Women’s Road World Cup with a season-long WorldTour, similar to the men’s, and open only to the top 20 UCI women’s teams."
(cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 9, 2016












First Look: Brooks 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Salsa Warbird.

Thumbnail Credit (bicycling.com): This limited-edition Salsa Warbird has dark green paint with a copper-colored headbadge and decals. Photograph courtesy of SalsaThumb Overlay."To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Brooks - known for its heritage leather cycling goods, like saddles and bags - has been releasing special limited edition collaboration bicycles in its anniversary theme: copper.

So far, Brooks has released eight of these bikes from manufacturers such as Canyon, Schindelhauer, Condor, and Brompton."
(bicycling.com)

November 9, 2016




Garmin Edge 820 GPS review.

November 9, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "Giro d’Italia Internazionale Femminile 2016 (Giro Rosa) in San Fior and flowers for the winner." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 9, 2016


















November 8, 2016




















Jess Varnish speaks out after allegations against Shane Sutton upheld.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Gerry McManus): Jess Varnish (Great Britain) on the start line of her sprint 1/8 final race. (Gerry McManus)Thumb Overlay."Jess Varnish has spoken for the first time since an internal British Cycling investigation upheld that former Technical Director Shane Sutton had used inappropriate and discriminatory language while managing the Great Britain team.

Speaking to the Daily Mail newspaper, where Varnish first revealed her accusations against Sutton, she brushed off attacks on social media and reiterated claims that there was a corrosive culture at British Cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Gerry McManus)

November 8, 2016

































Top 5 hottest road cycling shoes for 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Here is a look at five of the latest and greatest models for 2017.Thumb Overlay."2017 is the year of the BOA - no, you haven’t missed the introduction of a new Chinese zodiac, this is the year that the BOA retention system looks set to become the dominant choice for keeping your shoes shut on high-end road bike shoes." (cyclingnews.com)

November 8, 2016
















New ultra-modular FormMount gadget holder.

Thumbnail Credit (roadbikereview.com): Stock mounting hardware often leaves something to be desired, but aftermarket solutions can help.Thumb Overlay."When you buy a cycling accessory such as a computer or light it often comes with a handlebar mount. You may not think much about it, but by and large, these stock units don’t work all that well.

Thankfully there are brands who make excellent aftermarket solutions. Think K-Edge and now a new company called FormMount."
(roadbikereview.com)

November 8, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "The 2016 Vuelta was one of the best races of the year, every stage was full of action and then at the end of the day we had the best podium of the season. OK, biased view." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: AlHamilton)

November 8, 2016
















November 7, 2016





Tinkov: Riis should be banned from cycling for life.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Oleg Tinkov has a message for his detractors (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."After being criticized by Bjarne Riis in a recent interview, Oleg Tinkov has hit back at the former Tinkoff team manager, defending his right to make his own decisions after buying the team from the Dane, whom he goes on to suggest should be banned from cycling for life." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

November 7, 2016







































































PEZ Daily Distraction. "Cyclocross just can't get any better! The Star L girls are always popular." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 7, 2016












November 6, 2016


























Peraud: Some performances in cycling shocked me.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingquotes.com): France's Jean-Christophe Peraud crashes out of Giro d'Italia ... Cyclingnews.com670 × 446Search by image Overall wiiner, Jean-Christophe Peraud (Ag2r)Thumb Overlay."Speaking just after he retired, Jean-Christophe Peraud says he firmly believes there is still doping in cycling.

The Frenchman said that each season there were some performances which raised his eyebrows."
(cyclingquotes.com)

November 6, 2016




Bjarne Riis: Tinkov was envious of my respect within the team.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Brothers in arms: Riis and Tinkov at the team's training camp (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."Bjarne Riis has hit back at criticism from Oleg Tinkov after the demise of the Tinkoff team, revealing his personal disappointment at seeing the team he built and developed over 15 years disappear from the professional peloton.

Riis suggested he and Tinkov fell out because the Russian businessman was envious of Riis’ respect within the team and killed off the philosophy he had created within the team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

November 6, 2016
















Rochette wins Canadian cyclocross title.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Dave McElwaine): Maghalie Rochette (Luna Pro Team) had been on the Rochester podium in the past (Dave McElwaine)Thumb Overlay."Maghalie Rochette won the elite women's Canadian cyclocross title at the championship event held in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Saturday.

The Pan American Continental Championship bronze medallist, built a lead of 30 seconds over chasers Walter and Dyck with two laps to go and easily held onto her lead through the finish line to take the maple leaf jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dave McElwaine)

November 6, 2016












Introducing VeloClub.

November 6, 2016












Hansgrohe Superprestige CX Ruddervoorde CX LIVE stream.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker: 2015 World Champion Mathieu van der Poel at the 2015 Superprestige Cyclocross event at Middelkerke, Belgium - Click for high resolution - Copyright © 2015 Mario VanackerThumb Overlay."On Sunday, November 6: Hansgrohe Superprestige CX Ruddervoorde at Oostkamp-Ruddervoorde, Belgium.

Note that daylight savings time ends early Sunday morning in the U.S.  (clocks are set back an hour; thus, Paris is back to being 6 hours ahead of, for example, New York).

The Elite Women's race starts at 1:40pm CET (7:40am U.S. Eastern).

The Elite Men's race starts at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).

Live streaming is expected to begin at around 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker

November 6, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "BioRacer were showing their wears at Bike Motion in Utrecht. If you are the boss you can have your photo taken with whoever you want!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: AlHamilton)

November 6, 2016









PEZ Daily Distraction. "The '6 Days' season got underway in London last weekend and so we look back at the Masters of Sprint competition from Rotterdam." (pezcyclingnews.com)

November 4, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "As there is a lack of podium girls at the World championships, it gives us a chance to take a look back through the ones we have missed through the season. That's a big glass cup for the winner of the Trofeo Alfredo Binda back in 2015." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

October 12, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "Stage 3 of the Lotto Tour of Belgium finished in Geraardsbergen and so will stage 7 of the ENECO Tour on Sunday. The podium will be just as nice." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

September 25, 2016





PEZ Daily Distraction. "Yet another reason to watch motocross thanks to Allen Gavlak." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Allen Gavlak)

September 23, 2016





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