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Column One November
27, 2018
Commentary: Wiggins, Thomas take
separate paths through mainstream spotlight.
"While
reigning Tour champ Geraint Thomas has charmed the
public, 2012 winner Bradley Wiggins remains
prickly on recent book tour."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
The day Stephen Roche and Greg LeMond
let the Tour de France slip away.
"The
1985 Tour might well stand as the high water mark
of the so-called Anglo-Saxon invasion; an era of
unprecedented feats by cyclists from
English-speaking nations in a sport that had been
utterly dominated by France, Belgium and Italy." (stickybottle.com)
November
27, 2018
Valverde, van der Poel confirm
classics debuts.
"Valverde
will race on the cobbles wearing the rainbow
jersey, while van der Poel will continue to
transition from cyclocross to the road." (velonews.com) Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
Ben Swift: Deep down I wanted to
return to Team Sky.
"I
was at a point in my career where I needed to see
what was out there and if I could be better. For
one reason or another it didn't work out, but
fortunately I'm able to go back to Team Sky." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
27, 2018
5 common mistakes to avoid with your
winter training plans.
"One
of the basics needed to make sure that your
training is effective and that you’ll go on to
train at the right metabolism is to know your own
threshold values."
(stickybottle.com) Matteo Cigala
November
27, 2018
TyreKey no-pinch tire lever is an
easier way to mount stubborn rubber.
"When
it comes to mounting road tires, there’s huge
variation in how easy the process can be. From
loose fitting clinchers to painfully tight road
tubeless tires, this unique little British tire
lever promises to take away the pain." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
November
27, 2018
Column
Two
Van der Poel: My sponsors pay me to
win.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has once again responded to criticism
that his dominance in cyclocross has 'broken' the
sport. After another World Cup victory in Koksijde
at the weekend, the Dutchman says that his
sponsors pay him to win and not to make the sport
'exciting'."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
Updated UCI Code of Ethics targets
anonymity concerns for abuse victims.
"The
three main changes include 'anonymity of
plaintiff' to better protect the victim’s privacy
and dedicated reporting channels for filing
complaints."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
Which WorldTour team is the youngest
in the peloton?
"In
many ways 2018 has been a rough year for young
riders. With teams collapsing and talented riders
losing their places ahead of the 2019 season, the
professional peloton can be a rough ride for
youngsters."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
27, 2018
Q&A: Endurance cyclist Sean
Conway.
"After
setting a new record for cycling across Europe,
Sean Conway talks Russian border guards, sleeping
in drains and wolf skulls."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves
November
27, 2018
The 10 gravel specific products you
never knew you needed.
"Gravel
riding is very much the hot new thing in the world
of bike riding. By splitting the difference
between road and mountain biking by hitting the
dirt with a drop barred bike seems to have caught
the imagination of some design departments." (road.cc) Rachael
Gurney
November
27, 2018
Tour of California host city
announcement delayed by wildfires.
"Wildfires
that devastated California this month have caused
a delay in the host city announcement for the 2019
Amgen Tour of California, and inspired both
organizer AEG and title sponsor Amgen to give
sizeable donations to relief efforts." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
November
27, 2018
Jack Burke joins UCI Continental
development team Leopard Pro Cycling.
"The
winner of the Mont Mégantic stage of the 2018 Tour
de Beauce rode for Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis in 2018.
Burke, 23, distinguished himself as a climber and
competent stage racer during his tenure with Jelly
Belly."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
November
27, 2018
Column
Three
Team Sky’s Philip Deignan calls time
on 14-year career.
"Deignan,
husband of former world champion Lizzie, has
ridden for Team Sky since 2014 but will retire
from the team at 35 years old."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
27, 2018
Inside Egan Bernal’s barnstorming Tour
de France debut.
"Bernal's
brilliant ride at the Tour didn't come easily. Yet
crashes, injuries, and an unexpected schedule
change couldn't hold him back."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
Bardet to focus on Tour de France and
skip Giro d'Italia.
"As
the AG2R La Mondiale team gathered for their first
pre-season training camp in the French Alps on
Tuesday, it was confirmed that the 28-year-old
will continue to focus exclusively on July." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
27, 2018
Van Vleuten on the road to recovery
after Worlds crash.
"Annemiek van Vleuten
was a favorite to win the road race world title in
Innsbruck, Austria, but crashed heavily with more
than 90 kilometers remaining, injuring her knee." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
27, 2018
Fortuneo Samsic to become Arkea Samsic
in 2019.
"Fortuneo
Samsic will have a new name in 2019 after
insurance bank Arkéa stepped up as a primary
sponsor. From next season, the Breton team will be
known as Arkéa Samsic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
27, 2018
Bontrager R4 Classics Hard-Case Lite
Road.
"Bontrager’s
R4 Classics tires are beautiful handmade clinchers
that offer a smooth and very quick ride. You get
great cornering grip and such a supple casing
really helps on rougher roads."
(road.cc) Liam Cahill
November
27, 2018
Spoil a cyclist with these spectacular
specs.
"Five
pairs of sunglasses to wrap up and give as gifts
this holiday season."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
November
27, 2018
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Column
One
November
26, 2018
Driscoll out for rest of CX season
with broken femur.
"With
USA Cycling National Cyclocross Championships
looming on December 16, one major contender, Jamey
Driscoll, is out of the picture due to a crash
Saturday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mackenzie Green (File)
November
26, 2018
Banning power meters would make racing
a better spectacle, says Alberto Contador.
"I
think you are looking for solutions to regain the
attacks and courage [to attack],” Contador told
Spain’s AS when asked about a ban. “It’s a
fundamental piece of equipment to improve your
level and training, it’s necessary." (cyclingweekly.com)
Gregor Brown
November
26, 2018
Alejandro Valverde is confirmed for
2019 Dwars door Vlaanderen.
"This
will be the third participation of the Spaniard in
the race after 2014, in which he finished in the
36th position, and 2018, where he finished in the
11th place. Valverde will also start in the Ronde
van Vlaanderen."
(cyclingpub.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
26, 2018
More 2019 Vuelta a Espana route
details leaked.
"With
just under a month until the official unveiling of
the 2019 Vuelta a Espana route, pieces of the
puzzle continue to fall into place. Visits to
Andorra and France are already on the cards and it
looks like the Spanish Grand Tour will once again
return to Asturias."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
26, 2018
Giro Rosa to tackle Passo di Gavia.
"The
Giro Rosa is set to return to tackle another of
Italy's most celebrated but feared climbs as a
summit atop the Passo di Gavia was announced for
2019."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
November
26, 2018
How Zwift Changed This Rider’s Life.
"My
friends and family say I’m crazy. My wife says I’m
incredibly dedicated and committed.
I don’t know who to believe, but I will admit I’m mildly obsessive when it comes to most things I do." (bicycling.com) Images by Rob Ward November
26, 2018
Christopher Blevins: Cycling's slam
poet.
"Now
that I'm in college, I volunteer with the
spoken-word poetry club on campus. I also
volunteer at the local juvenile hall just teaching
kids writing there, so I'm just trying to expand
it. It's such a great outlet, especially with
cycling. It's very different, and that's important
to me."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Hagens Berman
Axeon)
November
26, 2018
Column
Two
Steven de Jongh recovering well from
training crash.
"Trek
Segafredo directeur sportif Steven de Jongh has
posted updates on his recovery from a training
crash on his bike in mid-October on social media,
which show that the Dutchman is back up and
running - literally."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
26, 2018
WorldTour coach explains winter
training cyclists should be doing.
"You
should spend some of the winter months away from
your bike doing other types of training, including
jogging, right? Not so, says Lotto Soudal’s coach
Wim Van Hoolst of Energy Lab."
(stickybottle.com)
November
26, 2018
Offseason Capsule: Groupama FDJ.
"There
might not have been any wins in the Southern
Hemisphere summer, but once racing came back to
France, this team came bursting out of the gates." (podiumcafe.com)
(Getty Images)
November
26, 2018
Juan Jose Lobato aims for WorldTour
return: I want to finish what was left unfinished.
"The
Spaniard was fired from LottoNL Jumbo one year ago
after taking and sharing sleeping pills that were
not prescribed by the team's doctors during the
winter training camp."
(cyclingpub.com) Nippo Vini Fantini
November
26, 2018
Romain Bardet loses key member of
coaching team.
"Romain
Bardet's 'altitude expert', Samuel Bellenoue, has
quit his role at AG2R La Mondiale to join Belgian
Pro Continental team Wanty Groupe Gobert as their
performance director for 2019, according to L'Equipe." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
November
26, 2018
Ten products I loved in 2018.
"The
market has become flooded with fat-tired road
bikes, 12-speed shifting is well and truly on the
way, and the sight of disc brakes on aero road
bikes is no longer weird."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
November
26, 2018
Trigger Bell - A safer bike bell.
"The
Trigger Bell is a small but very well-designed
bell that works on a very broad range of
handlebars, intended to allow you to work the bell
without moving your hand.
Effective and a good value, it sets a high bar for
other bells to reach."
(road.cc) Ian Walker
November
26, 2018
Civilian Flying Tramp gravel bike
signals a return to small batch, US-made frames.
"After
a couple of years on hiatus, Portland-based
Civilian bikes are back, again building
American-made steel bikes in small batches for
assorted dirt riding."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
November
26, 2018
More Deals on PerformanceBike.com Roll
Out for Cyber Monday.
"On
top of the deals of over 30% off that cover all
sorts of gear, shoppers can take an extra $25 off
of orders of $100 or more, and $75 off of orders
of $250 or more."
(roadbikereview.com)
November
26, 2018
Column
Three
Ivan Sosa signs three-year deal with
Team Sky and could ride 2019 Giro d'Italia.
"The
talented Colombian climber was the subject of a
transfer tug of war this summer after he was
initially set to join Trek Segafredo." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
26, 2018
Cofidis take aim at WorldTour status
with 28-rider roster.
"Cofidis
has confirmed their 28-rider roster for 2019, with
sprinters Nacer Bouhanni and Christophe Laporte
set to the lead the French squad as it tries to
step up from Professional Continental to WorldTour
level in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
26, 2018
Floyd’s of Leadville Cyber Monday
Exclusive.
"For
10% off use code VeloNews10 through January 31st
at FloydsOfLeadville.com."
(velonews.com) Floyd's of Leadville
November
26, 2018
Ritchey WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic
Carbon Seatpost.
"The
WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic seatpost combines a low
weight with compliance, claimed to make your ride
more comfortable. The price is high, mind." (road.cc) Jez Ash
November
26, 2018
Interview: USA Cycling’s Shawn Brett
Talks What to Expect at Louisville Nats.
"The
2018 Louisville Cyclocross Nationals are coming up
fast. So fast that the first races start 15 days
from now. This year, the event returns to Joe
Creason Park, home of the 2017 Pan-American
Championships."
(cxmagazine.com) D. Perker
November
26, 2018
The ultimate cycling Christmas gift
guide 2018.
"We
take a look at some of the best, unusual and
exclusive gift ideas for the cyclist or fan who
has everything."
(cyclingnews.com) (Prendas Ciclismo)
November
26, 2018
Cyclocross stars head to Spain for
training.
"With
an extended break in the UCI Cyclocross World Cup
until the next rounds at Namur on December 23 and
Zolder on December 26, some of the discipline's
top riders will head to Spain for two weeks of
intensive training to prepare for the second half
of their seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
26, 2018
ENVE offers $700 trade-in credit for
any alloy wheels… today only!
"If
ever you were considering a set of ENVE wheels,
today’s the day to pull the trigger. The offer is
valid in the USA only, and ends November 27." (bikerumor.com) Tyler
Benedict
November
26, 2018
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Column
One
November
25, 2018
Aerts, Vos continue UCI Cyclocross
World Cup leads after Koksijde.
"Toon
Aerts (Telenet Fidea Lions) and Marianne Vos
(WaowDeals) continue to lead their respective
elite categories in the UCI Cyclocross World Cup
series after the fifth round on Sunday in
Koksijde, Belgium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
25, 2018
Vos and 2017 Giro d'Italia honored
with AIOCC Trophy.
"Marianne
Vos was honored by the AIOCC, the association of
race organizers, at its general assembly in
Amsterdam on Friday. The Dutchwoman was the joint
recipient of the AIOCC Trophy for 2017 together
with the Giro d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (AIOCC)
November
25, 2018
Sam Bennett Wins Top Prize at Cycling
Ireland Annual Awards.
"Sam
Bennett’s momentous season was crowned on Saturday
night as the Bora Hansgrohe sprinter landed
International Performance of the Year at the
Cycling Ireland Annual Awards." (thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: Stephen McMahon/Cycling Ireland
November
25, 2018
Retiring riders - Giorgia Bronzini: A
prolific sprinter becomes a sports director.
"The
35-year-old chose to retire after more than ten
years in the professional peloton, due to her life
outside competition. "I really still enjoy the
racing, but what I am finding heavy is all the
training."
(cyclingpub.com) Cylance Pro Cycling (Instagram)
November
25, 2018
Euskadi Murias target Tour de France
invitation.
"After
making their Vuelta a España debut in 2018,
Euskadi Murias have designs on earning selection
for the Tour de France in their second season at
Pro Continental level in 2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Miguel Riopa/Getty Images
Sport)
November
25, 2018
Column
Two
Van der Poel wins World Cup round in
Koksijde.
"Mathieu
van der Poel won his third UCI World Cup of this
season, dominating the sand dunes of Koksijde,
Belgium, and soloing to victory. World champion
Wout van Aert had a crash in the opening lap but
came back to finish second."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
25, 2018
Betsema wins Koksijde World Cup.
"Denise
Betsema (Marlux Bingoal) conquered the dunes to
claim victory in the elite women’s race at the
Koksijde World Cup. The Dutchwoman led into the
final lap and produced a fine display to claim the
honors ahead of Nikki Brammeier and Annemarie
Worst."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
25, 2018
Koksijde World Cup: Tom Pidcock solos
to victory in under-23 race.
"Thomas
Pidcock first, Antoine Benoist second and and Jens
Dekker third to complete the podium." (cyclingnews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
25, 2018
Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde LIVE -
CX LIVE stream.
"On
Sunday, November 25: UCI Cyclocross World Cup at
Koksijde.
Both
the Elite Women and Elite Men races will be
streamed live.
Elite
Women at 13:30 CET, 7:30am U.S. Eastern
Elite Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) November
25, 2018
Column
Three
Peiper: I can't see there being
hiccups between Kristoff and Gaviria.
"Allan
Peiper believes that UAE Team Emirates can get the
best out of both Alexander Kristoff and Fernando
Gaviria in 2019. The Colombian was a surprise
signing from Quick-Step Floors during the
off-season after the Belgian team struggled for
budget."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
25, 2018
Sunday Trading Black Friday Special:
Huge discounts on Garmins, smart trainers and much
more.
"It’s
Black Friday weekend, and we’ve picked a handful
of the finest deals online for this week’s Sunday
trading."
(cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley
November
25, 2018
November
25, 2018
Tom Simpson's ex-directeur sportive
Gaston Plaud dies at 98.
"Plaud
was directeur sportive of the Peugeot team between
1958 and 1974, with its roster during that period
including some of cycling's greatest names. Charly
Gaul, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Thevenet and Roger
Pingeon were among the riders to sport the iconic
black-and-white Peugeot jersey while Plaud was
directeur sportive."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
November
25, 2018
Your complete guide to Canyon’s 2019
road bikes.
"Germany’s
Canyon Bicycles has carved a sizeable chunk of the
market for itself over the past few years partly -
although certainly not exclusively - thanks to a
direct-to-consumer sales model that allows it to
offer excellent value."
(road.cc) David Arthur
November
25, 2018
Spoil a rider with these six gift
ideas from the 11 Inc.
"The
11 Inc knows cool bikes and cool cycling-related
gear. Here are a few items that shop owner Heath
Cockburn recommends for the gift-giving season." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
November
25, 2018
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