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November
21, 2018
No Bardet, no Dumoulin, no Yates: Is
ASO its own worst enemy?
"In
ASO's desperate search to find solutions to its
Team Sky problem it seems to have ignored its
obvious solution as those riders who posed the
biggest threat to Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas,
one after one, announce their disinterest in
riding the Tour."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
November
21, 2018
Peiper joins UAE Team Emirates as
directeur sportif.
"Allan
Peiper will work as a directeur sportif with the
UAE Team Emirates squad in 2019, getting back
behind the wheel of a team car after several years
as Sporting Manager at BMC Racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
21, 2018
2019 Tour of the Alps route unveiled
in Milan.
"The
2019 Tour of the Alps will offer a typically
rigorous warm-up ahead of the Giro d’Italia, with
almost 14,000 meters of total climbing to feature
across its five stages. At the route presentation
in Milan on Wednesday, it was confirmed that the
race will start in Kufstein, Austria on April 22." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
21, 2018
New UCI Cyclocross Rules Could Have
Big Impact on U.S. Calendar, Racers in 2019.
"The
changes were made with little fanfare, and
although they are available on the UCI website,
most race directors here in the U.S. first learned
of the changes in an email sent to them this
month."
(cxmagazine.com) J. Corcoran
November
21, 2018
New Continental GP 5000 is 4.3 watts
faster than outgoing GP 4000.
"Aero
specialists Aerocoach have tested the brand new
Continental GP 5000 at the Boardman Performance
Center and found it to provide a 4.3 watt
improvement over the outgoing GP 4000 at 45kph
(28mph)."
(rouleur.cc) David Arthur
November
21, 2018
Column
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Inside Sepp Kuss's dominant victory at
the Tour of Utah.
"On
stage 2 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Sepp
Kuss made a monstrous, audacious solo attack over
Mount Nebo. He rode up to and through the day’s
breakaway."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
November
21, 2018
Danny Pate: The five races that
changed my life.
"In
August of this year, Danny Pate hung up his wheels
after a long career that stretched across three
decades. The 39-year-old was one of the United
States' most mercurial talents of his generation." (cyclingnews.com)
November
21, 2018
Van der Poel hits back at De Vlaeminck
over allegations he's 'broken' cyclocross.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has hit back at criticism from Roger
De Vlaeminck after the former rider said the young
Dutchman's recent domination had 'broken'
cyclocross. The 23-year-old responded, saying that
he doesn’t train to make cyclocross exciting." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
21, 2018
Romain Bardet: The best is yet to
come.
"AG2R
La Mondiale leader Romain Bardet insists that the
best is yet to come from him, despite having been
unable to improve on his 2016 and 2017 Tour de
France podium positions at this year's race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
21, 2018
Storck Fascenario.3 Comp Ultegra.
"The
Storck Fascenario.3 Comp is part of its 'Allround'
line-up, but don't let that make you think this is
some kind of relaxed endurance machine, it's still
a thoroughbred high-speed performance bike with
the long and low position to match. It's an
absolute blast to ride."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
November
21, 2018
Five of the fastest TT lids from the
WorldTour.
"A
key component in any time-trial tester or
triathlete's kit is the helmet atop their head.
It's the leading edge in the fight against
aerodynamic drag."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Giant)
November
21, 2018
Column
Three
Michael Woods: 2018 is a year I'll
cherish but one I'll cry about in years to come.
"Michael
Woods endured a year of contrasting emotions in
2018, achieving his best results as a rider but
also mourning the loss of his son after his wife
had a stillbirth 37 weeks into pregnancy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
21, 2018
November
21, 2018
Wiggins takes aim at “arsewipe”
cycling journalists and websites.
"Bradley
Wiggins has said he won’t change the circumstances
of his life or his views to please the media. “I
don’t give a fuck about all them arsewipes; Cycling
News, the Daily Mail. I will tell my
story,” he explained of his attitude towards the
coverage."
(stickybottle.com)
November
21, 2018
Israel Cycling Academy adds Cataford,
re-signs Perry.
"The
Israel Cycling Academy continues to build on its
Canadian connections, adding Alex Cataford from
United Healthcare to the 2019 roster and
re-signing Ben Perry. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Israel Cycling
Academy)
November
21, 2018
Wilier Triestina Cento10 Air disc Di2
review.
"The
days of compromised aero road bikes are gone. From
aerodynamic, efficient and comfortable, you’d be
lucky to get two, but thanks to improved carbon
layups and informed design, Wilier’s Cento10 Air
Disc proves three into one does go." (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeradar.com) (Robert Smith
Photography/Immediate Media)
November
21, 2018
Christmas Gifts for Cyclists - Gadgets
and Apps.
"From
headphones to coffee machines, lights to bells,
we've got all sorts of ideal gift ideas for the
gadget loving cyclist in your life." (road.cc) David
Arthur
November
21, 2018
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November
20, 2018
George Bennett: A couple of times I've
thought about throwing away cycling.
"In
May, the 28-year-old LottoNL Jumbo rider took his
best-ever Grand Tour result with eighth place at
the Giro d’Italia. He finished outside the top 10
in just two of the seven stages races he started
throughout the year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
20, 2018
An inside look at Howard Grotts's
historic Cape Epic win.
"Paired
with one of the sport's legends, Olympic champion
Jaroslav Kulhavy, Howard Grotts becomes the first
American man to win Cape Epic."
(velonews.com) Photo: Michal Cerveny
November
20, 2018
Arenberg sector of Paris Roubaix
cobbles set to be made safer.
"The
infamous Trouée d'Arenberg sector of pavé, used
each year by Paris Roubaix, could have the gaps
between its cobbles filled in with mortar ahead of
the 2019 race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
20, 2018
‘What’s the point in a breakaway?’ -
You asked Google and we’ve got the answer.
"Ever
wondered why the breakaway that consistently ‘goes
from the flag drop’ is made up of Pro Continental
riders and wildcard teams?"
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Michael Steele / Getty
Images)
November
20, 2018
Newest rider to gain a pro contract
through the Zwift Academy revealed.
"19-year-old
Martin Lavrič fought off competition from around
30,000 Zwift Academy participants to win a place
on the U23 Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka squad." (cyclingweekly.com)
Image: Craig Kolesky
November
20, 2018
Zannata Z46 Disc, Belgian carbon
cyclocross bike of a couple national champions.
"The
Belgian bike company Zannata is one that has
mostly slipped under our radar over the years. But
walking the pits at a cyclocross World Cup over
the weekend, the Zannata Z46 Disc seemed to be one
of the more common bikes ridden by the world’s top
crossers."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
November
20, 2018
Column
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Lappartient wants to end Giro d'Italia
and Tour of California clash.
"The
Frenchman revealed that the 2020 Tour of
California has been penciled in for an earlier
date of May 3 - 9, while the 2020 Giro d’Italia
would start a week later and be held between May
16 - June 7."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
20, 2018
Sprinting Aerodynamics: How Low Can
You Go?
"There
has always been a mystique about road sprinters
and field sprinting. In many ways, field sprinters
are like championship boxers or fighters, with
dominant and larger-than-life personalities. Think
no further than Mario Cippolini, ‘El Rey Leone”
for Exhibit A."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November
20, 2018
10 questions for Greg Van Avermaet.
"Greg
Van Avermaet's 2018 season might not have measured
up to 2017 in terms of his victory tally, but the
Belgian still enjoyed an eight-day spell in the
lead of the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele)
November
20, 2018
Spanish sport director: Valverde
should have more than one worlds win.
"Peter
Sagan might have won three world titles in a row,
but Javier Minguez, the legendary Spanish
director, said it’s Valverde who perhaps deserves
more world titles on his trophy shelf." (velonews.com) Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Rolland calls for Vital Concept to be
given time to earn Tour de France selection.
"Pierre
Rolland has called for his new squad Vital Concept
to be given a chance to earn Tour de France
selection in the early part of the 2019 season.
The Frenchman joins the Pro Continental squad from
EF Education First Drapac and is aiming to make
his 11th consecutive Tour appearance." (cyclingnews.com) Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Topeak Ninja series integrated
multi-tools.
"Forgetful
riders have several new options for stow-away or
integrated tools from companies that want to make
sure you’re well prepared for your next ride, no
matter how rushed you are heading out the door." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
Terry McKall
November
20, 2018
A Savior for the Wet: Donnelly
Cycling’s CDG.
"Traction
is a funny thing. When it comes to bike tires, the
basic thinking is that a bigger contact patch will
result in more traction. That’s not the whole
story though. "
(redkiteprayer.com)
November
20, 2018
Column
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This carbon spoked wheelset presents a
totally new revolution in wheel technology.
"This
prototype 1,290g carbon-spoked wheelset from Hunt
features a totally new patented process for
attaching spokes and a filament-wound carbon rim
is one of the most interesting we’ve seen in
recent years."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Hunt)
November
20, 2018
Ranking the Rankings.
"Who
is the best rider in the UCI World Tour? Peter
Sagan, Chris Froome, Alejandro Valverde… it’s
Simon Yates according to the UCI rankings. The
point here is any ranking is subjective but it’s
especially so in cycling."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
November
20, 2018
November
20, 2018
Peter Sagan's official merchandise is
as weird and wonderful as you would expect.
"Peter
Sagan has got to such a level of fame that the
three-time World Champion has launched his own
shop, filled with Peter Sagan-themed merchandise,
and it is quite brilliant."
(cyclist.co.uk) (petersagan.com)
November
20, 2018
Katusha Alpecin announces a reduced
24-rider roster for 2019.
"Katusha
Alpecin has confirmed their 24-man roster for the
forthcoming season and will unveil it officially
in Germany at the start of December. The roster
has been reduced by two riders from 2018,
continuing a trend of teams carrying smaller
rosters for the new season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November
20, 2018
Viviani: Milan San Remo is the only
Monument I can win.
"Elia
Viviani has enjoyed a prolific first season with
Quick Step Floors, and is now readying himself for
an attempt at winning Milan San Remo in March." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Team Wiggins puts its new and used
Pinarello team bikes up for sale.
"British
Continental squad Team Wiggins has just put its
bikes from the last two seasons up for sale. There
are over 60 bikes in total to be sold. The wheels
or pedals are not included in the sale price of
the bikes and they are not for sale." (stickybottle.com)
November
20, 2018
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Q&A: Marianne Vos on her rocky
return to the top.
"Vos,
the most dominant female cyclist in history,
famously took a break from pro cycling in 2015 to
recover from injury and fatigue. She returned in
2016 lacking her world-famous horsepower, and her
2017 season was marred by injury and sickness." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali: ‘Riders are the heart
of the race - we need more safety’.
"Vincenzo
Nibali says more needs to be done to protect
riders at the Tour de France after he suffered a
serious injury during this year’s race." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
19, 2018
Offseason Capsule: Bahrain Merida.
"One
of cycling’s monied new projects had a relatively
quiet second year but took a huge step in the
right direction. There were a few glorious
moments."
(podiumcafe.com) AFP/Getty Images
November
19, 2018
Chaves eyes racing return at the Tour
Colombia in February.
"Mitchelton
Scott's Esteban Chaves is hoping to return to
racing early in the new season, once he's
recovered from mononucleosis, and is eyeing his
national Tour, the Tour Colombia, as a possible
place to begin racing again, which new world
champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and
four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome
(Team Sky) are also set to ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
19, 2018
Silca Grande Americano Seat Roll
review.
"Classic
in appearance, but with a modern method of
attaching, it’s a fabric holster with a trio of
pockets. Capable of swallowing two road tubes, a
multi-tool, and tire levers, while still leaving
room for a couple of CO2 cartridges, I even
managed to fit in my admittedly tiny micropump." (cyclist.co.uk)
Joseph Delves
November
19, 2018
Stunning, eye-crushing custom Pantone
x Romance Specialized Allez on auction.
"This
striking one-off custom bike is the product of
artist Felipe Pantone and the cycling kit
designers at Romance clothing. The finished
product is being auctioned to raise money for
World Bicycle Relief."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
November
19, 2018
Column
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Stig Broeckx back on his bike two
years on from life-threatening crash.
"Lotto
Soudal's Stig Broeckx has continued his
extraordinary road to recovery, posting a picture
of himself riding a bike two years on from a
crash-induced coma that doctors feared he would
never come out of."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
November
19, 2018
Cant criticizes organizers for hosting
'too short' women's cyclocross races.
"World
champion Sanne Cant (Enetherm- BKCP) has
criticized cyclocross event organizers for hosting
races for women that are too short. She argued
that some races, particularly this past weekend,
barely reached the minimum time standard of 40
minutes set by the UCI."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
19, 2018
Cyclist who broke Pan American Highway
record in time to attend royal wedding rejects
claims he cheated.
"Mail
Online reports that he used fake documents
to help ease his support team’s passage across
borders and that, contrary to the rules for the
record, used two bikes - one suited for flatter
terrain, the other for climbing."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
November
19, 2018
2019 Vuelta a Espana to visit Andorra
and France.
"The
Vuelta a España will return to Andorra in 2019,
while the race could also cross the Pyrenees for a
stage on French roads. The 2019 Vuelta route will
be presented in Alicante on December 19." (cyclingpub.com)
(Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Tom Dumoulin still undecided between
Tour de France and Giro d'Italia.
"Tom
Dumoulin has previously stated his desire to
target the Tour de France in 2019, but since the
route was announced last month, the Dutchman is
torn on whether he should keep to that plan or go
back to the Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
19, 2018
UAE promises full support for ‘world’s
best sprinter’ Gaviria.
"UAE
Team Emirates brass say Fernando Gaviria's
potential is unlimited, and as the team's #1
sprinter, he'll have plenty of opportunities." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Column
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November
19, 2018
‘Ultimately cyclists are just
narcissists’ says TV broadcaster and
psychotherapist.
"Lucy
Beresford said cyclists carry a "sense of
entitlement" and need to recognize they're not
"the only people on the road."
(cyclingweekly.com) image: David Levenson/Getty
Images
November
19, 2018
Cyclists Don't Respect Rules, Said
Nissan Boss Arrested Today On Suspicion Of Salary
Fraud.
"One
of the biggest problems is people with bicycles,”
he said. “The car is confused by [cyclists]
because from time-to-time they behave like
pedestrians and from time-to-time they behave like
cars."
(forbes.com) (AP Photo/Michel Euler)ASSOCIATED
PRESS
November
19, 2018
André Cardoso says he’ll fight
four-year doping ban and prove his innocence.
"Cardoso
claims that while his A-sample returned a positive
test, his B-sample was ‘inconclusive’. The Swiss
laboratory called the sample ‘atypical’." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
19, 2018
New era for Lotto Soudal as Lelangue
takes charge.
"John
Lelangue has officially begun his new job as Lotto
Soudal's general manager. The team announced that
the Belgian started in his new role on November
15, and the 48-year-old has set forth his plans
for the coming few months."
(cyclingnews.com) (Shane Stokes)
November
19, 2018
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