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November 21,
2017
New details emerge about testosterone patches
sent to Team Sky and British Cycling.
"A
medical supplier that allegedly sent a batch of testosterone
patches to British Cycling and Team Sky has refused to
cooperate with a UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) investigation into
the incident, according to a report in the Daily Mail." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
De Waele)
November 21, 2017
The story behind the story: The journalist who
exposed Team Sky.
"The
report, written by Daily Mail chief sports writer
Matt Lawton, quoted an anonymous source who said that a
mystery package was transported from Britain, via
Switzerland, to France by Simon Cope, a British Cycling
employee at the time."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
November 21, 2017
Cycling gold medalist: Wiggins’ use of TUEs
unethical.
"The
admission by former Great Britain and Team Sky coach Shane
Sutton of the exploitation of therapeutic use exemptions
(TUEs) have “muddies the water” around Bradley Wiggins, one
top cyclist said. Olympic team pursuit champion Katie
Archibald said Sutton’s comments were outrageous and
“completely against the ethics of the sport."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 21, 2017
Bradley Wiggins' TUE case highlights crisis
facing anti-doping authorities.
"Last
week’s news that no sanctions would be brought against
Bradley Wiggins, Team Sky and British Cycling for their part
in the jiffy bag saga may have led Team Sky to blithely
proclaim that no wrongdoing had been carried out, but the
unsatisfactory nature of UK Anti-Doping’s incomplete
investigation painted a worrying picture for the anti-doping
landscape."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 21, 2017
Colombian U23 champion tests positive for CERA.
"López’s
name has not yet appeared on the UCI’s list of provisional
suspensions, but Colombian newspapers report today that the
20 year old returned a positive test for the substance,
known as ‘third generation’ EPO, at the Vuelta a Colombia in
August."
(cyclingnews.com) (Boyaca Es Para Vivirla @TeamBoyacaEs)
November 21, 2017
PinarellNO: Our take on the controversial e-bike
ad.
"It
wasn’t the bike’s e-capabilities that got people talking,
however, but rather the marketing surrounding the new bike.
Upon seeing the ad, my initial reaction was half
exasperation and half disgust."
(cyclingtips.com)
November 21, 2017
Tense moments for Julien Vermote and Serge
Pauwels in flight to Amsterdam.
"It was
scary. I was seated at the emergency exit so the flight
attendant came to sit right in front of me. I heard her
praying. For a moment I thought I wouldn't make it to my
34th birthday."
(cyclingpub.com) (ASO)
November 21, 2017
Varnish legal action could be costly, says UK
Sport CEO.
"UK
Sport CEO Liz Nicholl tells Eurosport UK that should
Varnish succeed in being classified as having been an
employee of British Cycling, rather than being considered a
contractor as supported athletes have been treated, it could
set a damaging precedent for all Olympic athletes." (cyclingnews.com) (British
Cycling)
November 21, 2017
Riders To Watch For 2017 - What Happened?
"At the
start of the year 10 riders were picked to follow during the
season. These were not necessarily the best riders - why
didn’t you pick Sagan was a refrain in the comments - but
more those with a point to prove, a story to tell or some
other interest. How did they get on?"
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
November 21, 2017
Vincenzo Nibali wins Italian Giglio d'Oro for
the sixth time in his career.
"The
gala took place in the Tuscan town of Calenzano, where
Nibali was rewarded for his podium spots in the Giro
d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, and his impressive victory
at Il Lombardia."
(cyclingpub.com) Jonathan Roorda
November 21, 2017
In 1902, The Idea For The Tour De France Was
Born.
"In the
offices of a struggling French sports paper 115 years ago -
November 20, 1902 - the idea for the Tour de France was
first born."(flobikes.com)
November 21, 2017
Kerry Werner ready for his turn to dominate
domestic ‘cross.
"With
four UCI wins to date and a second-place overall result in
the US Cup CX series, Kerry Werner (Kona) should be happy
with his best season yet in 2017. The soft-spoken 26 year
old isn’t looking for incremental improvements, though. He
wants to dominate."
(velonews.com) Photo: @pinnedgrit
November 21, 2017
WorldTour Week: 15 years of trying to reform
cycling.
"In
2003, at the Road World Championships in Hamilton, Ontario,
the UCI announced its intent to revolutionize the cycling
calendar with the creation of the ProTour - these days it is
known as the WorldTour - with a seemingly simple concept:
create a calendar of the sport's most prestigious events and
a league of cycling's top teams, then ensure that those
teams compete in the calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 21, 2017
21 year old lands professional contract with
Dimension Data after impressing with rides on Zwift.
"A 21
year old from New Zealand has become the first male rider to
earn a professional contract with his performances on Zwift
after being given a deal with Dimension Data‘s development
team."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November 21, 2017
Guide to 2017-2018 team training camps.
"Keep
abreast of all the latest information related to
professional cycling team training camps as WorldTour and
Pro-Continental squads prepare for the 2018 road season." (cyclingnews.com) (Velo Images)
November 21, 2017
Ten minutes with SRAM CEO Stan Day.
"If
Shimano is considered the powerhouse of the groupset
industry and Campagnolo the Italian maestros with a
remarkable history and craftsmanship attributed to its
products, then SRAM company has something of a reputation
for being the first to the post with innovation." (roadcyclinguk.com)
November 21, 2017
Quick Step Floors confirms younger, 27 rider
roster for 2018.
"The
Quick Step Floors team has confirmed its 27 rider 2018
roster with Julian Alaphilippe, Fernando Gaviria, Philippe
Gilbert and Bob Jungels as team leaders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 21, 2017
The Best Response to Every Weird Cycling
Question Your Family Will Ask You This Thanksgiving.
"While
it’s dangerous to ask your aunt about her new, multi-level
marketing scheme, and downright scary to ask your cousin if
his Richard Spencer-style haircut was an accident, lobbing
so what’s with all that spandex anyway? at the cyclist in
the room is pretty innocuous."
(bicycling.com) Paul Bradbury/Getty Images
November 21, 2017
No ‘Warrny’ in 2018 as Cycling Australia
segments National Road Series.
"Some 28
months after first announcing it would undertake a
comprehensive review of the National Road Series (NRS),
Cycling Australia has revealed how it plans to reshape the
country’s highest domestic road cycling competition." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con
Chronis)
November 21, 2017
Wattbike Atom In-Depth Review.
"The
specs make the Wattbike Atom unique compared to the previous
generation Wattbike's, in particular on the tech side of
things. See unlike those previous units, the Atom is
actually controllable in terms of resistance. It has a legit
ERG mode, whereas previous units didn’t. Meaning, you can
set an interval at 275w, which you couldn’t previously do.
More importantly, you can do that via industry standards
like ANT+ FE-C and Bluetooth Smart FTMS, which again, you
couldn’t do."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November 21, 2017
10 of the best 2017 & 2018 sub $2,000 road
bikes.
"If you
have less than $2,000 to spend on a road bike, you
really do get a lot for you money. A benefit of spending
this sort of money is that the bikes start to get much
lighter than those costing half as much, which will have a
significant impact on the ride quality and performance, and
your times up your local hills."
(road.cc)
November 21, 2017
MIPS takes legal action against POC over
potential patent infringement.
"The
legal action relates to POC's SPIN (Shearing Pad INside)
technology, which it unveiled - patent-pending - in August
2017 and had planned to incorporate into its range of
downhill and enduro mountain biking helmet."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November 21, 2017
November 20,
2017
Commentary: An insider’s guide to hating Phil
Gaimon.
"He
thinks he’s some hot-shit writer and social-media darling. I
used to wish he and Ted King would get a room together.
Cycling is supposed to be a sport for strong and silent
rouleurs who don’t know how to fix a split infinitive, not
college grads who think they can be useful to pro teams by
telling clever stories and sharing their feelings." (cyclingtips.com)Photography by
Kjeld Clark
November 20, 2017
'Doctor Mabuse' arrested at his home in France.
"Bernard
Sainz, nicknamed ‘Doctor Mabuse,’ was arrested on Monday
morning. According to AFP, the 74 year old was arrested at
his home in the Orne département in north-western France as
part of a French doping investigation."
(cyclingnews.com) (AFP Photo)
November 20, 2017
Major Taylor Cross Cup, Day 2: Gilbert Doubles
Down, Canadian Champs Rule Junior, Elite Men’s Races.
"Sunny
skies greeted competitors for the second day of the 2017
Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup in Indianapolis. The torrential
rains from Saturday left their mark on the course at Indy
Cycloplex, turning any surface other than the paved area at
the finish into swamp zones and mud bogs."
(cxmagazine.com) Angelina Palermo
November 20, 2017
Ferrier Bruneau, White Sail to the Top on Gusty
Sunday at SuperCross Cup Day 2.
"On Day
2 of Supercross Cup, blustery conditions hit the rain-soaked
course at Rockland Community College with full force. The
slick mud from Saturday turned into a tacky substance, but
the wind caused more challenges for the Elite fields." (cxmagazine.com) photo: Marco
Quezada.
November 20, 2017
Jones, Blevins, Mani, Ortenblad Have California
Dream Races on Day 2 of CX MoVal.
"Henry
Jones (Bend Endurance Academy) won the Junior Men’s race,
Christopher Blevins (Specialized) the U23 Men’s, Caroline
Mani (Van Dessel / Atom Composites) the Women’s and Tobin
Ortenblad (Santa Cruz / Donkey Label Racing) took top honors
for the Men."
(cxmagazine.com)
November 20, 2017
WorldTour week: The historical predecessors to
cycling's top series.
"Although
professional cycling's great races were devised
independently in the early part of the 20th century, and
although the calendar of major events developed organically,
attempts at creating a season-long 'narrative' have existed
since at least the immediate post-war period." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: UCI)
November 20, 2017
Ten products I loved in 2017: Anne-Marije Rook.
"Once
upon a time, she hardly spent a weekend without pinning on a
number. But over the past year, she’s been racing less and
exploring more, adventuring in places near and far. Fun may
be playing a bigger role these days, but there’s still been
plenty of saddle time."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Anne-Marije Rook
November 20, 2017
Q&A: Jeremy Powers coping with heart issues
that sidetracked CX season.
"In
early November, Jeremy Powers, 34, let the world know, via
Facebook, that he had been experiencing some issues with his
heart. Since that time he has posted further updates about
his condition."
(velonews.com) Photo: Meg McMahon
November 20, 2017
Sebastien Reichenbach to return to competition
in March.
"The
rider claims that he was pushed on purpose by Team Sky's
Gianni Moscon and he left the race with fractures in the
pelvis and elbow. The latter required surgery." (cyclingpub.com)
(cyclingnews.com)
November 20, 2017
Hermans: I don't have an excuse anymore.
"Ben
Hermans says that he has no excuses not to perform when he
assumes a leadership role at the Israel Cycling Academy next
season. Hermans is one of a 10 new recruits for the Pro
Continental squad as they look to strengthen their roster
for 2018 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 20, 2017
Zwift Releases Apple TV App: Everything you need
to know.
"Today
Zwift released their long-awaited Apple TV edition, allowing
you to get riding on the platform with a relatively small
investment compared to a full desktop computer or expensive
tablet. The Apple TV variant has been under external testing
since last spring sometime, but today it’s now available for
everyone."
(dcrainmaker.com)
November 20, 2017
Cromwell: High, lows and re-finding a love for
cycling.
"Going
into her second season in Canyon colors, the 29 year old was
marked down as one of the team's most dependable and
experienced road captains."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
November 20, 2017
L’Eroica excitement fuels Filofficina vintage
shop.
"Tucked
down a side street in Florence’s artisan quarter, the place
where the Torrigiani family calls home, Lorenzo Abruzzo
builds dreams. The bicycles he prepares and sells to
customers around the world recall a time of Fausto Coppi
breaking the hour record at Vigorelli or Eddy Merckx bashing
the Flemish cobbles."
(velonews.com) Photo: Gregor Brown
November 20, 2017
Garner sisters re-sign with Wiggle High5.
"Wiggle
High5 announced Monday that British sisters Lucy and Grace
Garner have renewed their contracts with the team. The squad
will shift focus and back former domestique, Lucy, in bunch
sprints in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Wiggle High5)
November 20, 2017
Rotor’s Uno hydraulic groupset will make first
pro peloton appearance in 2018.
"We
first saw Rotor’s hydraulic groupset at the annual Eurobike
show a few years ago - we even got to have a play with it -
but things have been a bit quiet since then. But it’s set to
make its professional cycling peloton debut next year with
the WNT Rotor Pro Cycling women’s team."
(road.cc)
November 20, 2017
Lopez will be a team leader at Astana in 2018,
says Vinokourov.
"Although
Jakob Fuglsang has stated that he intends to target the Tour
de France next season, Astana manager Alexander Vinokourov
says that the young Colombian Miguel Angel Lopez will be a
team leader for a Grand Tour next season, and insists that
injury and illnesses have masked the 23 year old's true
potential."
(cyclingnews.com)
November 20, 2017
Pinarello Nytro first ride review.
"Italian
bike brand Pinarello has unveiled a high-end electric motor
assisted road bike called Nytro that is aimed to help people
ride longer and overcome problems of age or fitness." (cyclingnews.com) (Pinarello)
November 20, 2017
Kittel: It's clear where Gaviria's talent will
take him.
"Marcel
Kittel believes it is obvious that Fernando Gaviria is on
his way to the top of the sport but insists that, as his
teammate becomes perhaps his biggest rival, he is focused on
himself and getting things off the ground at Katusha
Alpecin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November 20, 2017
Do you need a smart turbo trainer?
"The
idea of a turbo being ‘smart’ will be an anathema to the
traditionalist who views it as an instrument of torture that
requires you to switch your brain off before getting on it,
but with the rise of apps such as Zwift, Skuga and Strava,
suddenly indoor training is becoming not only more
sophisticated, but also more fun."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November 20, 2017
The lure of a custom built frame.
"Slide
back 25 years or so, and you’d find that beneath boldly
logoed branding that almost about half of the pro peloton
were riding on their very own handmade and rebranded
framesets, often paid for out of their own pockets, though
few would publicly admit to the practice."
(sbs.com.au)
November 20, 2017
Lars Petter Nordhaug and Leigh Howard to leave
Aqua Blue Sport.
"Lars
Petter Nordhaug and Leigh Howard will not be among the Aqua
Blue Sport rider lineup for the 2018 season. Nordhaug (33)
has made the decision to retire from professional road
racing, while 28 year old Howard will shift his focus to
track cycling."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: Aqua Blue Sport
November 20, 2017
Modified Mt. Buninyong course to be used for
2018 Australian Nationals road races/.
"At a
press conference in Ballarat, Victoria, the national body
unveiled a 11.6km course that is near identical to the
10.2km course that has been used in 14 of the past 16
editions of the Australian Road National Championships." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con
Chronis)
November 20, 2017
Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Tacx,
Cube, Minoura and Vittoria.
"It's
just over a month till you know what, so therefore a good
time to think about getting some gifts for yourself in the
form of some snazzy new cycling gear! Here are some
highlights of what we're testing at the moment, keep an eye
out for our reviews to see if they come highly recommended
by the road.cc test squad."
(road.cc)
November 20, 2017
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2017
WADA president disappointed by Sutton’s TUE
comments.
"Craig
Reedie, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
has described Shane Sutton’s comments about using the
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) system to give riders an
edge as "worrying."(cyclingnews.com)
November 19, 2017
Joseph Areruya wins 2017 Tour of Rwanda.
"Joseph
Areruya took overall victory at the 2017 Tour of Rwanda,
sealing victory after the final day circuit stage in Kigali.
The 21 year old Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider safely
navigated a tense final stage and despite losing a handful
of seconds, held on for victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November 19, 2017
Cant survives late scare to extend World Cup
lead.
"World
champion Sanne Cant (IKO Enertherm Beobank) won the fourth
round of the Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Bogense,
Denmark despite a late chain problem forcing her to make a
final lap fight back."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November 19, 2017
van der Poel back on top in Danish World Cup.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Beobank Correndon) won his fourth World Cup of
the season in Bogonse, Denmark, with yet another dominant
performance on the windstruck course that included several
testing run ups and descents."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November 19, 2017
Werner, Ferrier Bruneau claim muddy SuperCross
Cup wins.
"Racers
faced cold and slippery conditions on Saturday at SuperCross
Cup in Suffern, New York. It was the second year at Rockland
Community College, offering rolling hills and tricky
off-cambers."
(cyclingnews.com) (marcoquezada.com)
November 19, 2017
De Ketele/De Pauw win Gent Six Day.
"Thomas/Kneisky
can't touch Belgian team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November 19, 2017
Major Taylor Cross Cup: Lightning Delays Can’t
Stop Gilbert, Maher and Hecht.
"Neither
cold, nor lightning, nor torrential rain would stay these
athletes from the completion of the first day of the 2017
Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup at the Indy Cycloplex in
Indianapolis. Epic weather was the story of the day." (cxmagazine.com) photo:
Angelina Palermo
November 19, 2017
Cyclist screamed “My brakes have gone” before
crash that killed her, inquest told.
"August
Atkinson, 22, and studying veterinary science at the
University of Bristol, had gone for a ride on her Genesis
Equilibrium bike, a birthday present from her parents whom
she was visiting that weekend."
(road.cc)
November 19, 2017
Julian Arredondo undergoes surgery to recover
leg power.
"The
rider topped the Mountains Classification of the 2014 Giro
d'Italia and what looked like a promising career became a
nightmare when his performances went downhill. Arrendondo
moved to Nippo Vini Fantini from Trek Segafredo this season
but still couldn't find a solution for a problem that
eventually left him without a contract for 2018." (cyclingpub.com) Photo by
ASO/A.Broadway
November 19, 2017
Claudia Cretti rides for the first time after
Giro Rosa crash.
"Italian
rider Claudia Cretti has ridden a bike for the first time
since her horrific crash during the Giro Rosa in early
July. 21 year old Cretti suffered serious head
injuries and was placed in an enduced coma after hitting a
roadside guardrail at 90km/h during stage 7."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November 19, 2017
Winner Anacona ready for his own shot at glory.
"Colombia’s
Winner Anacona is one of Movistar’s most coveted climbers
but as he approaches 30 he feels the time has come to
balance his valued work as a domestique de luxe with his
own, occasional, shot at glory."
(cyclingnews.com)
November 19, 2017
De Ketele/De Pauw fend off challenges on night
5.
"Thomas,
Kneisky back on same lap."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November 19, 2017
10 of the best Campagnolo road bikes.
"You
can't buy quite so many Campagnolo equipped road bikes as
you used to, but if it's got to be Campagnolo here are 10 of
the best."
(road.cc)
November 19, 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 19, 2017
2017 Six Days of Gent LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Six Days of Ghent Track Cycling (Lotto Zesdaagse
Vlaanderen Gent or Z6sdaagse Gent) are being held November
14-19. There will be live streams for the final day
only.
Day 6 - Sunday, November 19. Start at 11:35 CET, 5:35am ET Finish at 17:35 CET, 11:35am ET." (cyclingfans.com) November 19, 2017
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