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WorldTour mechanics: Wizards of the
wrench.
"With
new bike technology coming at pro mechanics
incessantly, details become finer, more nuanced,
and more crucial to master. Today’s bikes
represent the boldest experiments bike designers
have yet dreamt of to make riders go faster while
remaining within UCI design constraints." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
24, 2017
Cookson defends his development of the
UCI WorldTour.
"Former
UCI president Brian Cookson has hit back at
criticism of his management of the WorldTour by
Pat McQuaid, claiming that the 2017 WorldTour was
the "most successful in the competition's
history."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
24, 2017
WorldTour Week: Lappartient and the
counter-reformation.
"New
UCI president, same old problems for the
WorldTour. The season-long series that David
Lappartient inherits from Brian Cookson is
bloated, convoluted and failing to capture the
imagination of the cycling watching public in any
meaningful way, while teams and organizers are
rarely on the same page."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November
24, 2017
WorldTour Week: Support builds for
women's minimum salary in 2018.
"The
lack of a minimum salary is one of the most talked
about issues in women's professional cycling.
However change could be on the horizon as entities
like the Professional Cyclists Association (CPA)
push the UCI to establish rules that will oblige
teams to provide riders with compensation for the
jobs they do."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
November
24, 2017
Lefevere helps kick-start UCI women's
team Experza Footlogix in 2018.
"Patrick
Lefevere, owner of the men’s WorldTour team Quick
Step Floors, has helped start the new UCI women's
team, Experza Footlogix, in 2018. Former
cyclocross world champion Thalita de Jong from The
Netherlands will lead the team but the complete
roster has yet to be announced."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
24, 2017
Fabio Aru to skip 2018 Tour de France.
"Fabio
Aru has decided to skip the 2018 Tour de France
and has chosen instead to ride the Giro d'Italia
and the Vuelta a España before the World
Championships."
(cyclingpub.com) Mary Cárdenas
November
24, 2017
French court fines Offredo in bike-car
altercation.
"Yoann
Offredo (Wanty Groupe Gobert) was sentenced
Thursday after an altercation with a motorist that
happened in April. The court of Evry ordered the
French cyclist to pay a total €700 in fines and
damages. The driver of the vehicle was also fined
€700."
(cyclingnews.com) (Yoann Offredo/Twitter)
November
24, 2017
Why one of the world’s oldest races,
the Melbourne to Warrnambool must continue in 2018.
"This
week, Cycling Australia announced the outcomes of
its long anticipated review of the National Road
Series (NRS). The new plans include a major revamp
of the series, with event calendar changes and the
grouping of races into separate ‘seasons’ for the
classics, stage races, and criteriums." (cyclingtips.com.au)
November
24, 2017
Tom Boonen vs. Alberto Contador - Who
won more?
"While
one was arguably the greatest stage racer of his
generation, the other was arguably the greatest
Classics rider, yet there's more than a little
crossover between the two."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
November
24, 2017
In the Cross Hairs.
"There
is a saying in cyclocross that the sprint isn’t at
the end of the race but at the beginning. If you
play your cards wrong, that sprint can be before
the race even begins!"
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Brett Rothmeyer
November
24, 2017
Bettiol: Fifth in a Tour de France
stage is like winning 10 small races.
"Many
predicted a breakthrough victory for the Italian
after a number of high placings in major one-day
races in 2016 earned him - almost by stealth - a
spot in the top 10 of the WorldTour rankings.
There was more of the same this season, with sixth
at the Clasica San Sebastian, 10th at E3-Harelbeke
and fifth on stage 3 of the Tour de France - but,
crucially, no victory."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
24, 2017
Laurens De Plus ‘not at all scared’
after spectacular Il Lombardia crash.
"Belgian
Laurens De Plus (Quick Step Floors) says that he
is “not at all scared” of racing and descending
after a high speed spectacular crash over a
guardrail in Italy’s Il Lombardia in October." (cyclingweekly.com)
November
24, 2017
The French Divide.
"The
only way to describe this mildly insane event is
to show you the numbers: 2,100 kilometers, 70
percent on unpaved roads, with 39,000-plus meters
of climbing and up to 15 days to complete it.
French Divide 2016 started from a sacred place of
cycling, Flanders, and followed the organizers’
GPS track, splitting the country of France from
north to south, to finish in the Basque Country." (pelotonmagazine.com)
Words/images: Paolo Ciaberta
November
24, 2017
Vittoria VH-Ikon MIPS helmet review.
"With
a rounded, minimal shape the VH-Ikon helmet is one
of the most distinctive of the current crop of
aero-optimized road lids. The construction is
excellent, with the shell's blend of soft-touch
mat and high gloss finish adding to the overall
quality feel."
(cyclingnews.com) (David Caudery / Immediate
Media)
November
24, 2017
November
23, 2017
Robinson Lopez blames CERA positive on
'bad advice'.
"Colombia's
Robinson Lopez, who recently tested positive for
CERA, has stated that he was unaware that he took
the banned substance. The under-23 national
champion said he took the drug thinking that it
was a legal vitamin based on bad advice from a
friend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Boyaca Es Para Vivirla)
November
23, 2017
Dr. Ferrari confirmed guilty of doping
in appeal court.
"Dr.
Ferrari was found guilty of doping in Bolzano in
the spring after an investigation into his working
with Italian biathlete Daniel Taschler, who was
given a nine month suspended sentence." (cyclingnews.com)
(AFP)
November
23, 2017
WorldTour Week: Stapleton hoping to
create unity after war with ASO.
"The
WorldTour has created some significant shifts in
the economics of cycling, with the stability a
guarantee of teams racing the top events luring in
major sponsors, but it has fallen far short of
solving all of the sport's problems." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele)
November
23, 2017
What Happened to the 10 Neo Pros for
2017?
"As
well as ten riders for 2017, ten neo pros were
picked in January as ones to look out for this
season. How did they fare?"
(inrng.com) (Photo: Unipublic)
November
23, 2017
UCI Boss Lappartient In Favor Of
Salary Cap.
"New
International Cycling Union (UCI) president David
Lappartient told AFP on Thursday that he
would support a salary cap to help improve
competitiveness among World Tour teams." (flobikes.com) Jaguar
MENA/Flickr
November
23, 2017
A look at the tools pro wheel builders
use.
"There
has always been a certain amount of mystique
surrounding the art and craft of wheel building.
This probably has a lot to do with the apparent
complexity of a spoked wheel and a generous
regard, bordering on awe, for the skills required
to master the process of building a robust and
reliable wheel."
(cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Matt Wikstrom
November
23, 2017
Laurens De Plus expects to join Quick
Step Floors at winter training camp.
"The
22 year old rider fell over the guardrail in a
curve during Il Lombardia, in a horrific crash
that resulted in a fracture of the right knee.
"The first three weeks were difficult, I had a lot
of pain and had to rest a lot, but after that, it
suddenly improved dramatically."
(cyclingpub.com) BrakeThrough Media
November
23, 2017
McLay: Physically I’ve got the ability
to win a lot more.
"I
need to start winning when I’m not going so well,”
is how British sprinter Dan McLay (Fortuneo
Oscaro) sums up his current attitude to the 2018
season. It will be his fourth as a pro, his first
with Team EF Drapac, and the one where he hopes
for a notable step up in his strike rate - or, as
he puts it, “to go from two wins a year to a
handful."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
23, 2017
Polartec Kometa: Four riders to watch.
"With
the Alberto Contador Foundation taking up
management of the new Polartec Kometa Continental
team, which will act as a feeder program for Trek
Segafredo, it's no surprise that the 11 rider
roster is heavy with talented young Spanish
riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Pat Malach)
November
23, 2017
Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups
of coffee per day could make you healthier.
"In
news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists,
researchers have concluded that coffee could come
with substantial health benefits, with up to seven
cups of coffee reducing the chance of an early
death."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
23, 2017
Rowe: Another serious crash and I
might never walk again.
"Luke
Rowe is eyeing a return to racing at next April’s
Commonwealth Games in Australia and intends to
ride the 2018 Vuelta a España as he continues to
recover from a career threatening leg break. " (cyclingnews.com)
November
23, 2017
dhb Aeron Carbon Road Shoe Dial.
"These
flagship road slippers from dhb were launched in
September as part of a four-strong footwear range
- the first to arrive from the apparel brand for
five years."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
November
23, 2017
Piccoli and Rodriguez return to
Elevate KHS for 2018 after breakout seasons.
"Elevate
KHS has renewed for 2018 with Mexican sprinter
Alfredo Rodriguez and Canadian climber James
Piccoli. Both riders had breakout seasons in 2017
for the first year US Continental team." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
23, 2017
November
22, 2017
WorldTour Week: Back from the brink.
"Cycling
is one of the oldest professional sports but
throughout its history it has struggled to develop
as successfully as other sports, in large part
because of the relative strength of major race
owners like the ASO, which organizes or has a
large stake in more than half of race days on the
current WorldTour calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
22, 2017
10 neo-pros to watch in 2018.
"This
season saw the retirement of stars such as Alberto
Contador and Tom Boonen, but it's time to start
thinking about the new generation, and Cyclingnews
has picked out 10 'neo-pros' to watch over the
course of the 2018 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
22, 2017
Human rights groups and others call on
Giro d’Italia to abandon Israel start.
"Next
year’s planned start of the Giro d’Italia in
Israel has come under pressure with the news that
over 120 separate groups have called on organizers
RCS Sport to move the race to another location. " (cyclingtips.com.au)
(Photo: K Ramon)
November
22, 2017
USA Cycling Pro Road Tour 2018
calendar.
"The
USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) calendar will
feature a number of familiar races and a few new
events for 2018. The slate of 21 events will
include 11 criteriums and crit omniums, along with
stage races such as Redlands Bicycle Classic and
the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tom Ewart/NWA Photography
November
22, 2017
USA Crits 2018 calendar boasts 11
races, $100k purse.
"North
America’s biggest criterium series USA Crits will
include 11 events in 2018 from April through
September. In addition to its nationwide calendar,
the 12 year old series will offer a $100,000 prize
purse and introduce a new streaming online video
broadcast."
(velonews.com) Photo: Matt James
November
22, 2017
Winter 2017-2018 Sports Technology
Recommendations.
"Exactly
one year later to the day, it’s time for some new
winter 2017-2018 sports tech recommendation
goodness. Gadgets galore!"
(dcrainmaker.com)
November
22, 2017
The 2017 Black Friday Sports Tech
Deals Page.
"It’s
that time of year again when there are tons of
sales on all sorts of sports technology items.
Everything this year is pointing to earlier sales
than normal, as manufacturers and retailers alike
try to lock in your dollars ahead of time." (dcrainmaker.com)
November
22, 2017
Kyle Murphy: From fixed gears to
summit finishes.
"Kyle
Murphy's new deal with Rally Cycling, the US team
that will move to the Pro Continental level next
year, is just the latest cycling leap for the 26
year old American who started competing in
unsanctioned “alley cat” races in high school." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
22, 2017
Contador launches Continental team,
eyes WorldTour.
"Alberto
Contador may have stepped off the bike and retired
in September after finishing the Vuelta a Espana,
but his formidable presence in cycling will
continue as he adds “Continental team owner” to
his resume."
(velonews.com) Photo: Polartec
November
22, 2017
Extended Women's Tour Down Under route
presented for 2018.
"The
2018 edition of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under
will be the most demanding to date, and will
feature three road stages ahead of the concluding
criterium in Adelaide."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
November
22, 2017
Vermote: I worked for others but I
have my own ambitions.
"Julien
Vermote has vivid memories of his first encounter
with Mark Cavendish. “We had a fight,” he says,
laughing. “In my first race as a professional I
had a fight with Mark Cavendish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
22, 2017
Rally completes women's roster with
four new signings for 2018.
"Rally
Cycling announced Tuesday its complete women's
roster of 13 riders for the 2018 season. The team
boasts four newcomers with Gillian Ellsay, Heidi
Franz, Abby Mickey and Summer Moak, but holds on
to its core group of winning talent." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
22, 2017
Winter training 101: Four of the best
turbo training sessions and indoor cycling workouts.
"Turbo
training sessions can provide riders with a quick
and effective way to train. The lack of
freewheeling means that every pedal stroke counts,
there are no junctions, roundabouts or traffic to
distract you from your intervals, and it doesn’t
ever rain indoors."
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
22, 2017
Intxausti: I want to repay Team Sky's
faith.
"Beñat
Intxausti has been limited to just 18 days of
racing in his two seasons at Team Sky to date, but
the Basque is hopeful that he has finally put his
long-\ running bout of mononucleosis behind him as
he prepares for the 2018 season."
(cyclingnews.com)
November
22, 2017
Midweek most wanted: robust wheels
from Hunt, Shimano S-Phyre kit and winter shoes.
"Here
is our pick of the new arrivals in the office this
week, all ready for testing, including bar end
lights and Reynolds 531 tee shirts"
(cyclingweekly.com)
November
22, 2017
Simone Ponzi and Filipo Zaccanti close
Nippo Vini Fantini's 2018 roster.
"Ponzi comes to the
team to reinforce it with his experience and
Zaccanti becomes a professional rider in 2018,
bringing new energy to the formation." (cyclingpub.com)
November
22, 2017
Yates brothers and Chaves to hone TT
position in wind tunnel.
"Orica
Scott leaders Esteban Chaves, Adam Yates and Simon
Yates are set to spend a stint in the wind tunnel,
according to Argentinian website Ciclismointernational.
The website reports that the trio will head to
Milan over the winter to work on their time
trialing positions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
November
22, 2017
Ten products I loved in 2017: David
Everett.
"While
much of the rest of the staff churns through far
more product throughout each year than he does,
our favorite roving reporter spent much of his
youth in the back of his father’s bike shop, and
then twelve years racing on the road in both
Europe and the United States, so he knows how to
spot quality gear."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Everett
& Tim Bardsley-Smith
November
22, 2017
Pinarello apologizes over sexist
advert.
"Italian
bike brand Pinarello has made a public apology
after promotional material for its new e-road
bike, Nytro, sparked accusations of sexism and a
social media protest."
(cyclingnews.com)(Pinarello)
November
22, 2017
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