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December 6, 2017




WorldTour 2018 Races.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): The full calendar for the 2018 season top-level WorldTour races has been released by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).Thumb Overlay."The full calendar for the 2018 season top level WorldTour races has been released by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

December 6, 2017




Why Gadget-Obsessed Jocks Need a Data Detox.

Thumbnail Credit (www.wsj.com) Illustration: Kerry Hyndman : Cycling gadgets can calculate heart rate, speed and energy output in real time. But are they obscuring the sport’s appeal? To find out, one amateur sheds his high-tech gearThumb Overlay."Data-obsessed athletes are fond of telling themselves, and anyone who will listen, that perceived effort can be inaccurate - that’s why they need hard data. But I know for a fact that I wouldn’t have ridden any faster with the heart monitor." (www.wsj.com) Illustration: Kerry Hyndman

December 6, 2017





Brian Cookson calls for Wiggins' reputation to be 'reinstated'.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (SWPix/UCI): Brian Cookson addresses the congress (SWPix/UCI)Thumb Overlay."Former UCI, and British Cycling President Brian Cookson has called for the 'reputation' of Team Sky and Bradley Wiggins to be 'reinstated' following the conclusion of UKAD's investigation into the WorldTour team and British Cycling." (cyclingnews.com) (SWPix/UCI)

December 6, 2017




Cross Notes: The Season Approaches.

Thumbnail Credit (podiumcafe.com) Patrick Verhoest:  Mathieu van der Poel in Hamme-Zogge Patrick Verhoest Thumb Overlay."I know, it’s been a dull men’s cyclocross season as far as rooting interests go. It’s cycling so there is always something to see, but the dominance of Mathieu van der Poel has been suffocating. To date, the Dutchman has lost two races to World Champion Wout Van Aert, one to a crash and another to a series of mechanical failures." (podiumcafe.com) Patrick Verhoest

December 6, 2017




10 notable retirements in 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Contador, Boonen, Voeckler and moreThumb Overlay."The 2017 season saw the retirement of some of the biggest names in the peloton, including a multiple Grand Tour champions, a Monument winner and several Grand Tour stage victors." (cyclingnews.com)

December 6, 2017




Pressure Drop: Silca, BORA Hansgrohe & Peter Sagan.

Thumbnail Credit (pelotonmagazine.com): How a Small Company Based in Indiana Joined forces with the Biggest Star in Cycling: Silca & Bora-Hansgrohe. Thumb Overlay."Too often, pro cycling decisions are driven by money: the races a team attends, the riders they hire, the equipment they use. Write a big enough check and you can get a WorldTour squad to ride just about anything. So how does a tiny company like Silca - just six employees when the deal was done - become technical partner to one of the biggest teams in the world, with the biggest star in cycling?" (pelotonmagazine.com)

December 6, 2017




Fans donate $14k to support ailing announcer Dave Towle.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Dave Towle interviewed Mark Cavendish on the Amgen Tour of California podium in 2015. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."In a matter of a day, friends and fans have raised more than $14,000 to support race announcer Dave Towle who has been hospitalized with acute pancreatitis." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 6, 2017




Douglas Ryder looking for explanation from UCI over ending of legal dispute with Peter Sagan.

Thumbnail Credit(thebikecomesfirst.com) Photo: Stiehl Photography: The incident saw the team’s sprinter Mark Cavendish seriously injured Thumb Overlay."It seems the investigation included reviewing the actual race incident. Given that we are the team with the rider who ultimately suffered the most as a result of this incident, we were surprised to not be included to offer our insights to the investigation."(thebikecomesfirst.com) Photo: Stiehl Photography

December 6, 2017






FDJ team to become Groupama FDJ in 2018 season, with big budget increase.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Arthur Vichot on stage four of the Tour de Suisse Credit: Yuzuru SunadaThumb Overlay."Despite Groupama's green corporate logo, L’Equipe reports that the team’s kit will remain predominantly white and blue, as it has done for its whole 20 year history, and that the French champion’s tricolour jersey will remain free of sponsors’ logos." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

December 6, 2017





Vermeulen still searching for team after LottoNL Jumbo doesn't renew.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): American Alexey Vermeulen (LottoNl-Jumbo) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."At 22, Alexey Vermeulen has some big decisions to make about his future in cycling. The young American was let go by LottoNL Jumbo after his first two year neo-pro contract, and he’s still without a team as January approaches." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 6, 2017




Miguel Indurain: Mikel Landa needs to focus.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingpub.com) Credit -  George Solomon (Team Sky): Photo of Mikel Landa by George Solomon (Team Sky)Thumb Overlay."The Spaniard believes a new generation of riders from his country is now taking a step up and has the potential to replace Alberto Contador, who just retired. "We still have Alejandro Valverde and we will have to wait to see if he recovers properly," said the rider during the Gala of the 50th anniversary of newspaper AS." (cyclingpub.com) Credit - George Solomon (Team Sky)

December 6, 2017





Chaves to kick-off 2018 with the Herald Sun Tour.

Thumbnail Credit (sbs.com.au): I'm excited as always to go back to Australia.Thumb Overlay."The Herald Sun today reports Esteban Chaves will race the 2018 Jayco Herald Sun Tour, said to be the toughest edition yet. Also on the menu is a women's two day event." (sbs.com.au)

December 6, 2017




Tom Boonen: ‘I feel like cycling is already in the distant past’.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Tom Boonen says that cycling is “already in the distant past” despite only being eight months into his retirement from the sport.Thumb Overlay."The 37 year old Belgian - a world champion, three time Tour of Flanders and four time Paris Roubaix - pulled on the brakes for good after trying for another Roubaix title on April 9." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 6, 2017




Are Ketone Supplements all That They’re Hyped Up to Be?

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): the long-term impacts of artificially increasing blood ketone levels — essentially tricking the body into thinking it is in a state of starvation — is completely unknownThumb Overlay."Research carried out at the University of British Columbia, examined the popular class of supplements, Ketone Salts, and concluded that they may in fact inhibit athletic performance during high intensity exercise such as cycling - rather than improve it." (capovelo.com)

December 6, 2017




Sky's Pinarello Dogma F10 wins Best Team Bike in 2017 Reader Poll.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (Josh Evans / Immediate Media): The specially painted white Team Sky Pinarello Dogma F10 (Josh Evans / Immediate Media)Thumb Overlay."The readers of Cyclingnews have voted Team Sky's Pinarello Dogma F10 as the Best Team Bike of the 2017 season. The Dogma F10 had more than double the votes of its nearest rival, the Specialized Tarmac, while German direct-to-consumer brand Canyon rounded out the podium with the Aeroad." (cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans / Immediate Media)

December 6, 2017




Thank you, Pigeons: Twitter’s leading women’s cycling voice takes a step back.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Anne-Marije Rook and Cor Vos: Photography by Anne-Marije Rook and Cor VosThumb Overlay."For the past decade, if you wanted to find out anything about women’s cycling, you logged onto Twitter. You’d either search the “#womenscycing” hashtag but more likely, you’d head straight to the @_pigeons_ profile." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Anne-Marije Rook and Cor Vos

December 6, 2017




13 of the best aluminium road bikes.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Cannondale CAAD12 Dura-Ace Disc 2017Thumb Overlay."It’s a long time since an aluminium bike won the Tour de France. In fact it was 1998 when Marco Pantani rode his Bianchi Mega Pro XL to success. These days it’s all about carbon fiber in the professional racing circuit, but despite the dominance of plastic, aluminium refuses to disappear." (road.cc)

December 6, 2017




Experiencing the Berlin 6.

Thumbnail Credit (pelotonmagazine.com) images: Kåre Dehlie Thorstad: The athletes make their appearance to a deafening beat amid sparkling pyrotechnics. Thumb Overlay."At 7:29 p.m. sharp on a January night, the lights go out in the circular-shaped stadium at Paul Heyse Straße, number 26, in Berlin. The sound of massive church bells fills the futuristic velodrome…and we identify the intro to AC/DC’s “Hell’s Bells." (pelotonmagazine.com) images: Kåre Dehlie Thorstad

December 6, 2017




Mathieu van der Poel makes history in 2017 Cyclingnews Reader Poll.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Mathieu van der Poel (Beobank-Corendon) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."For the first time in the history of the Cyclingnews Reader Poll, a Dutch man has claimed the title of Cyclocross Rider of the Year - it's none other than Mathieu van der Poel, the Beobank Corendon wunderkind who has claimed 14 of 19 races so far this season** (as of Nov 28). This year's results combined both men and women contenders. Marianne Vos was the last Dutch woman to win the award." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 6, 2017




Curve Cycling Belgie Spirit titanium all-road frameset.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom: All of the frames in Curve’s current catalogue are now made from titaniumThumb Overlay."The Belgie Spirit, rounds out Curve’s drop-bar collection by offering buyers a road-going bike that can contend with the demands of unpaved roads. Curve doesn’t refer to the Belgie Spirit specifically as a gravel bike, though; it’s an all-road bike that can accommodate tires up to 35mm wide." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom

December 6, 2017




Lightweight Meilenstein disc wheelset.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): hese wheels are the first disc-friendly option to bear the Meilenstein nameThumb Overlay."This latest wheelset from Lightweight is the first disc option to bear the Meilenstein name, and as should be expected from the German carbon experts, it's impressively light for a mid-depth wheelset." (cyclingnews.com)

December 6, 2017




Midweek Most Wanted: A full Dura-Ace aero bike, Campagnolo Super Record Disc and Giro Knit shoes.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Merlin Nitro AeroThumb Overlay."This week’s sneak peek at the latest and greatest kit we've got in our office that we just can't wait to use." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 6, 2017




Kinesis Tripster AT frameset and build kit.

Thumbnail Credit (roadcyclinguk.com): The Tripster AT adventure bike builds on the success of the titanium Tripster ATRThumb Overlay."The Kinesis Tripster ATR has been one of the British brand’s stand-out bikes since it was launched in 2012. With clearance for 45mm tires and a geometry designed to be equally at home both on and off-road, the disc-specific frame helped set the benchmark for the emerging adventure bike category." (roadcyclinguk.com)

December 6, 2017




35 Amazing Health Benefits of Running.

Thumbnail Credit (sport-fitness-advisor.com) (istockphoto.com): Running also requires an individual to be at a higher level of fitness than jogging does and burns more calories than jogging -  young fitness woman runner running at forest trail Thumb Overlay."Running or jogging are both forms of aerobic exercises and as such present the body with quite a number of amazing health benefits. The difference between jogging and running is basically the intensity and the speed in which they are done." (sport-fitness-advisor.com) (european-athletics.org)

December 6, 2017




Best Road Bike Pedals.

Thumbnail Credit (ilovebicycling.com): Most Adjustable Pedal: Speedplay Zero PedalsThumb Overlay."When you’re riding your bike, you make contact with it at three main points: the handlebars, the saddle, and the pedals. As your legs are working to drive the bike forward, the road bike pedals are arguably one of the most important components on a bicycle." (ilovebicycling.com)

December 6, 2017




Best bib tights for winter riding.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Wind and waterproofingThumb Overlay."Most manufacturers now integrate a chamois into their tights: not so long ago it was common to wear unpadded tights over bibshorts. Using padded tights mean fewer seams and fewer straps, but if you’re a regular rider it will mean buying more than just a couple of pairs of tights." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 6, 2017




5 Of The Best Power Meters.

Thumbnail Credit (ilovebicycling.com): Cycling power meters have been a common tool used to gauge training amongst professional cyclists for yearsThumb Overlay."PowerTap is one of the only companies that offer three positions for power to be read. Originally, PowerTap sold the rear hub power meter and now they offer chainrings and pedals to read power. All three are useful in their own way." (ilovebicycling.com)

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December 5, 2017








Sagan and UCI drop Tour de France disqualification dispute.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): The moment Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish clash in the Vittel sprint (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."After the vision of ‘new materials' both parties reached a compromise and agreed “that the crash was an unfortunate and unintentional race incident and that the UCI Commissaires made their decision based on their best judgment in the circumstances." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 5, 2017






Tour de Yorkshire 2018 route revealed: maps and profiles of every stage.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Big crowds for the Tour de France's visit to Yorkshire. Photo: Yuzuru SunadaThumb Overlay."The Tour de Yorkshire 2018 route will see the riders tackle four stages through the best of the Yorkshire countryside, starting in Beverley on Thursday, May 3, and finishing in Leeds on Sunday, May 6." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

December 5, 2017




Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Revives Traditional Ronde Course.

Thumbnail Credit (podiumcafe.com): Will Screaming Guy be there?Thumb Overlay."De Standaard reports today that the organizers of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad have announced changes to the course that will take the race away from its traditional finish in Gent to a finale taken from the pre-2012 Ronde van Vlaanderen, going over the Muur and Bosberg en route to a finish in Ninove." (podiumcafe.com)

December 5, 2017




Aussie women's road cycling on the verge of another blow.

Thumbnail Credit (sbs.com.au): Team owner, former elite rider and commentator, Rochelle Gilmore, has a close connection with the development of Australian riders.Thumb Overlay."Pathways for the development of women road cyclists are looking thin on the ground at the moment, with no national development team for next season and the likelihood of the sport losing one of its best local outfits." (sbs.com.au)

December 5, 2017




Wiggle High5 announce Women's Tour Down Under squad.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (Photo: Con Chronis): Nettie Edmondson (Wiggle High5) takes the win (Con Chronis)Thumb Overlay."Elevated to 2.1 status for the first time in its history, the first women's UCI race of the 2018 calendar takes place in Adelaide, South Australia 11-14 January." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)

December 5, 2017





Amid shrinking rosters, Team Sky heads into 2018 with 30 riders.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Team Sky, home to defending Tour de France champ Chris Froome, will boast a large 30-man roster for 2018. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."Team Sky boasts a lineup of 30 cyclists for the 2018 season, in sharp contrast to other WorldTour teams that have trimmed their rosters ahead of the coming year. With one final signing, Italian neo-pro Leonardo Basso, Sky finalized its 2018 roster Tuesday." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 5, 2017




Virtual reality headsets could make people 40 per cent more likely to take up cycling.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): British Cycling report shows how Thumb Overlay."Virtual reality headsets showing footage of people enjoying cycling could have a major impact on getting people into cycling, according to a new report by British Cycling and HSBC UK." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 5, 2017




Romain Bardet: New Jersey, Same Dreams.

Thumbnail Credit (pelotonmagazine.com) Words/images: James Startt: It was a perfect opportunity to sit down with the amiable French rider, who has a penchant for attacking, to look back over his two Tour de France podium finishes and to look ahead to a new season full of ambition.Thumb Overlay."After eight years, AG2R La Mondiale decided it was time for a new look, so the French team designed a new jersey for 2018. Showing it off was the team’s biggest star, Romain Bardet, who sat in as a model on Tuesday during a quick trip to Paris before catching up with the rest of his team for a pre-season training camp in Spain." (pelotonmagazine.com) Words/images: James Startt

December 5, 2017




Brothers who made £100,000 from selling stolen Chain Reaction Cycles stock given prison sentences.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Brian and Alan Bowen said items were bough from car boot salesThumb Overlay."Brian Bowen was jailed for six months for selling £88,000 worth of stolen goods online, while his brother Alan was given an eight-month sentence suspended for two years for selling £14,000 worth of stolen goods." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 5, 2017





Which WorldTour team has the best kit for 2018?

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): We cast a critical eye over the 2018 versions of the major pro cycling teams' kitThumb Overlay."We take a look at the 2018 WorldTour team kit revealed so far. Some have gone for a radical reworking, whereas others have gone for the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 5, 2017




Giro d'Italia wins Best Stage Race in 2017 Cyclingnews Reader Poll.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Team Sunweb riders celebrate on the final Giro podium (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."If the 2017 Giro d’Italia were to be pitched as a movie, the premise would hardly be a promising one: a lanky rouleur distances his rivals in the long time trial at the start of the second week, manages his advantage sagely thereafter, and then seals overall victory with a measured ride in the time trial on the final day." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 5, 2017




Shimano electronic gears could soon charge themselves.

Thumbnail Credit (bikeradar.com) (Shimano): Could a miniature dynamo integrated into the rear derailleur power the next generation of Di2? (Shimano)Thumb Overlay."Rather than power the derailleurs ‘on the fly’, the patent suggests that the dynamo could be used to power an “accumulator, capacitor or batteries that are rechargeable”, such as a “nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery or lithium ion capacitor." (bikeradar.com) (Shimano)

December 5, 2017




Fitbit rolls out slew of apps to Ionic…and…umm…virtual cats.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): And it’s that app store that got a much needed update today.Thumb Overlay."It’s been just over three months since Fitbit announced their Ionic GPS smartwatch, and about two months since they started shipping it out into the wild. The watch is generally seen (by themselves and others) as critical to Fitbit's revival in the wearables scene, competing with the likes of mid-range watches from Garmin, Apple, and others. It contains GPS, contactless payments, music support, and an app store." (dcrainmaker.com)

December 5, 2017




Team Sky wins Best Men's Team in 2017 Cyclingnews Reader Poll.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Team Sky riders show off their new Henri Lloyd off bike wear (Team Sky)Thumb Overlay."Team Sky has been voted the Best Men's Team in the 2017 Cyclingnews Reader Poll. The British squad has claimed the prize for three years running, and also won the award in 2012 and 2013. Sky polled 32 per cent of the final vote with over 7,000 people picking them as their team of the year." (cyclingnews.com)

December 5, 2017




Hands-on: The COROS Omni Smart Helmet.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): Actually, it doesn’t add lasers, but it adds lights.  Which are almost as cool as lasers.Thumb Overlay."It’s been one year since COROS burst onto the scene with their COROS Linx Smart helmet. The main appeal of the helmet was that it had not only jawbone conduction speakers built into the straps (which don’t block outside noise), but it also had a wind-protected microphone. Oh, and it was Strava orange. Or Zwift orange. Or Dutch orange I suppose. Either way, orange." (dcrainmaker.com)

December 5, 2017




13 of the best carbon fiber road bikes.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): CIPOLLINI NK1K Direct Mount Frameset (Camouflage Grey)Thumb Overlay."There’s a bewildering choice of carbon fiber frames these days. From super lightweight climbing bikes to aerodynamic racing frames designed and honed in a wind tunnel, to bikes built to provide comfort for endurance and sportive cyclists, to a growing breed of adventure and gravel bikes, there’s a carbon bike for all riding styles." (road.cc)

December 5, 2017




Park Tool PRS-22 Team Issue Repair Workstand.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Park Tool PRS-22 Team Issue Repair standThumb Overlay."The Park Tool PRS-22 is a professional level repair stand that's strong and stable, the beam design allowing it to support the bottom bracket and hold either the front or rear dropouts so there's no need to clamp either the frame or seatpost." (road.cc)

December 5, 2017




Tacx Flux Smart review.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media): The Tacx Flux Smart offers direct-drive interactive riding at a lower cost than the company's flagship Neo model (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media)Thumb Overlay."The Tacx Flux Smart is the little sibling of the light-flashing, surface-rumbling Neo Smart direct-drive smart trainer. For about two-thirds the cost, the Flux Smart delivers interactive training and virtual riding with good power measurement but without the bells and whistles." (cyclingnews.com) (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media)

December 5, 2017




Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ review.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media): The Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ is the most inexpensive smart trainer on the market (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media)Thumb Overlay."Perhaps the best smart-trainer bargain, the Elite QuboDigital Smart B+ delivers great value - and you can usually find it even lower than the list price on Wiggle and Performance." (cyclingnews.com) (Allen Krughoff / Immediate Media)

December 5, 2017




A Student in the UK Reinvents the Bicycle Wheel.

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): Carchrie’s system was equipped with seven one pound weights attached to the spokes, which reached the desired flywheel effect at around 20mphThumb Overlay."What if a system could be developed that would allow weights move from the center of the wheel to the outer rim based on speed, thus providing a flywheel effect that would minimizing the amount of energy required from start and continue to produce energy as speed increased?" (capovelo.com)

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December 4, 2017




When is the best time of year to buy a bike?

Thumbnail Credit (bikeroar.com) image: Patrick Comerford: SALE! Yes, but it's only a bargain if you get a bike you'll enjoy riding.Thumb Overlay."If price is the major factor influencing your decision, the end of the model year season is the time to buy, especially if you're not particular about brand, model, and specs. Depending on the manufacturer, runout deals can begin as early as late June or July. From then on it's a game of chicken - prices go down as more of that inventory is marked down to move, but the availability of colors, sizes, and specs diminishes, too." (bikeroar.com) image: Patrick Comerford

December 4, 2017




UCI approves Axeon Pro Continental status.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (Davey Wilson): Axeon Hagens Berman General Manager Axel Merckx, the bronze medalist in the 2004 Olympic road race, still enjoys training rides – and cups of coffee – with his team. (Davey Wilson)Thumb Overlay."The U23 team, which will compete as Hagens Berman Axeon in 2018, started in 2009 as Trek Livestrong before Bontrager picked up title sponsorship in 2012 and 2013. The team rode under the Bissell banner in 2014 and then signed Neon Adventures in 2015, changing the name to Axeon. Hagens Berman came on board in 2016 and will take over title sponsorship next year." (cyclingnews.com) (Davey Wilson)

December 4, 2017




Greg Van Avermaet: On top of the world.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport): Greg Van Avermaet celebrates with his trophy during the 14th edition of the 'Gala van de Flandrien 2016' award ceremony (Getty Images Sport)Thumb Overlay."Dendermonde is home to Greg Van Avermaet, Olympic gold medalist, WorldTour champion, monument winner, achiever of top 10s and local boy - he was born in Lokeren, the next town over." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2017




Dumoulin and Van der Breggen nominated for Dutch sportsman and woman of the year.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Anna van der Breggen on the podium following her stage 5 victory at the Boels Ladies Tour (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Tom Dumoulin and Anna van der Breggen have been shortlisted Dutch sportsman and sportswoman of the year. Both were voted for by a professional panel from NOS with Dumoulin going up against Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen and speed skater Sven Kramer. Competition for Van der Breggen comes in the form of track and field star Dafne Schippers and sailor Marit Bouwmeester." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 4, 2017





van Vleuten as Best Female Road Rider in 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (Photo: Con Chronis): Annemiek van Vleuten (Orica-Scott) shows off her new time trial world champion's kit on a graffiti background (Con Chronis)Thumb Overlay."Annemiek van Vleuten (Orica Scott) has been voted best female road rider in 2017 by the readers of Cyclingnews. Van Vleuten won by a clear margin of more than 800 votes over her compatriot Anna van der Breggen, with Coryn Rivera taking third. European champion Marianne Vos and Tour de Yorkshire winner Lizzie Deignan rounded out the top five." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)

December 4, 2017




On the road with Astana: Behind the big blue.

Thumbnail Credit (sbs.com.au): Vilalii Abramov, Astana Team Media: The situation for the Grand Tours is clear – we have Jakob Fuglsang and Miguel Angel Lopez.Thumb Overlay."Ever wondered what level of infrastructure lines up behind a leading WorldTour team? Steve Thomas spent some time on the road with the Astana squad, glimpsing their inventory and plans for 2018." (sbs.com.au)

December 4, 2017




Urban mid motor shoot-out: Bosch vs Shimano vs Brose vs Yamaha.

Thumbnail Credit (ebiketips.road.cc): mid-motor-shootout.jpg, by ebiketipsThumb Overlay."If you're looking for a mid-motor electric bike for city, urban or leisure use then there's plenty of choice across a wide range of manufacturers and prices. For the most part, though, you'll be choosing between one of four main drivetrains. So we've set them back to back and asked: which is the best?" (ebiketips.road.cc)

December 4, 2017




The all-new 2018 Specialized Tarmac Pro.

Thumbnail Credit (Matthew Allen / Immediate Media): The 2018 Specialized Tarmac Pro is a magnificent thing (Matthew Allen / Immediate Media)Thumb Overlay."The 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL6 is an all-new bike, and while the top-of-the-range S-Works is the one you're probably fantasizing about, the (slightly) more affordable Pro is the one you're likely to buy."  (cyclingnews.com) (Matthew Allen / Immediate Media)

December 4, 2017




Mezgec continues successful 2017 with Slovenian 'cross title.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Slovenian national champion Luka Mezgec has been in form but is working in the leadout train at the Tour of Britain for Caleb Ewan (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."The national Slovenian road race champion in June, 'cross national champion in July, Luka Mezgec has completed a hat-trick of titles in 2017 by taking out the 'cross title." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 4, 2017







Ruts N’ Guts: Mani and Ortenblad triumphant on day two.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) Photo: Peloton Sports: Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz/Donkey Label) has been on a tear this season and scored his ninth UCI win on Sunday. Photo: Peloton SportsThumb Overlay."Caroline Mani (Van Dessel / Atom Composites) won the elite women’s race on day two of the UCI C2 Ruts N’ Guts in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Sunday, her fourth UCI victory of the season in the U.S. On the men’s side, Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz / Donkey Label) went two-for-two for his ninth UCI win of the season." (velonews.com) Photo: Peloton Sports

December 4, 2017







NBX Gran Prix: West Doubles Down, Lindine victorious on day two.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) Photo: Angelica Dixon: Women's under-23 Canadian national cyclocross champion Ruby West (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) won day two of the NBX Gran Prix to sweep the weekend. Photo: Angelica DixonThumb Overlay."Ruby West (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) took her second win of the weekend in the elite women’s race at the UCI C2 NBX Gran Prix of Cross in Warwick, Rhode Island on Sunday. She also grabbed both overall Vittoria Series jerseys for the elite women and under-23 women." (velonews.com) Photo: Angelica Dixon

December 4, 2017





Milton Track World Cup: Final day Keirin victory for Vogel.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com): Miriam Welte and Kristina Vogel (Germany) in the team sprint (SWpix.com)Thumb Overlay."The big winner was the remarkable Kristina Vogel of Germany, who remains unbeaten this World Cup season in the sprint events; sweeping the Keirin, Sprint and Team Sprint titles for the women; as she has done in the previous two rounds." (cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)

December 4, 2017




Highlights of 2017: Part III.

Thumbnail Credit (inrng.com) (RCS Sport): Things lit up on Stage 20 on the climb to FozaThumb Overlay."How was the Giro for you? With hindsight the “fight for pink” to borrow the race’s awkward strapline wasn’t vintage stuff. Tom Dumoulin was climbing so well he kept Nairo Quintana within seconds on the Blockhaus and took minutes from him in the time trials and if it wasn’t for the imbroglio over his bowels on the Umbrailpass then he would have cruised to the win." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)

December 4, 2017




Ion Izagirre: I feel like I've just signed my first pro contract.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Ion Izagirre (Bahrain-Merida) tried to stick with Valverde in Murcia (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."Ion Izagirre (Bahrain Merida) says that he feels like a first-year professional as he heads into the 2018 season. Given the year that he has had, it's easy to understand." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 4, 2017




Barbieri set for Wiggle High5 debut in 2018.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Rachele Barbieri (Italy) winning gold in the Scratch Race at the World Championships 2017 (Wiggle High5)Thumb Overlay."Wiggle High5 announced Monday signing road development rider Italian Rachele Barbieri for the 2018 season. At 20 years old, Barbieri is the reigning scratch race world champion, and will continue her development as a top sprinter on the women's UCI road circuit next season. She joins the team after spending two seasons with the American outfit Cylance." (cyclingnews.com)

December 4, 2017





2018 Vuelta a San Juan route unveiled.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): The 2017 Vuelta a San Juan gets underway (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."The parcours of the 36th Vuelta Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan has been unveiled by race organizers. The stage three 14.4km time trial in San Juan and stage five finish to Alto Colorado, a day after the mid-race rest day, are expected to shape the general classification. The Argentinian race will take place 21-28 January, starting and finishing in the western city of San Juan." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

December 4, 2017




Six ways Zwift can make this your best winter yet.

Thumbnail Credit (roadcyclinguk.com): If you’re short on time, Zwift will help you get the most from your training sessionsThumb Overlay."It’s happened - the dark, gloomy, cold, wet days and nights of winter have drawn in, and with it, we know first hand how motivation to get out and ride your bike can freefall. This means, despite our often lofty goals and ambitious plans for the coming year, training plans stall until the weather has turned, going out for the odd outing when the skies clear. Surely there’s a better solution?" (roadcyclinguk.com)

December 4, 2017




Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Merida, Caddon, Prologo and Scott.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Shimano's first power meter is available to buyThumb Overlay."The weather's warmed up just a notch, so this week we're smart and turbo-trainer free and have the lowdown on some bikes, tech and gear we've been testing to the max in the great outdoors." (road.cc)

December 4, 2017




6 of the best comfort-boosting seatposts to soften road shock and cosset your bottom.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Specialized Sequoia Expert - CG-R FACT Carbon SeatpostThumb Overlay."If you want to add more comfort to your bike, and we’re talking about reducing the vibrations through the main contact point, the saddle, then upgrading your seatpost is an easy and relatively inexpensive upgrade. Your derriere will thank you." (road.cc)

December 4, 2017




Cycling and erectile dysfunction: A hard conversation that needs to be had.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos and Kristof Ramon: This numbness is caused when a rider’s saddle compresses their perineum, the region between their anus and genitalia; a region that’s packed with blood vessels and nerves.Thumb Overlay."Erectile dysfunction. It’s not a particularly sexy topic, nor is it something that any of us really wants to think about it. And yet it’s an issue that all male cyclists should be aware of, if not actively concerned about. Between 50 and 91% of cyclists have experienced genital numbness of some kind while cycling." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos and Kristof Ramon

December 4, 2017




Rotor UNO hydraulic groupset first impressions.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Oli Woodman / Immediate Media): The Aldhu 3D+ chainset uses no external bolts, making for an exceptionally clean lookThumb Overlay."Named to commemorate Rotor sponsored athlete Carlos Sastre's first victory at Alpe d'Huez during the 2008 Tour de France, the Aldhu 3D+ crankset uses direct mount chainrings in a modular design that brings more adjustability and customization than any Rotor crank before it. Rotor claims that it's also the lightest crank to date from the company and - just like the rest - it's 100 percent made in Madrid." (cyclingnews.com) (Oli Woodman / Immediate Media)

December 4, 2017




Tech of the Week: Skinsuits rated, new pro kit and coffee cups for cyclists.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): It may not be the weather for it right now, but we’ve looked at the aerodynamic efficiency of different skinsuits this weekThumb Overlay."This week, we’ve also been having a look at the best new shoes, a 3D printed steel crosser and smart turbos." (cyclingweekly.com)

December 4, 2017




Pirelli PZero Velo road tire review.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com): Pirelli's PZero Velo is a top-notch road tyre (BikeRadar)Thumb Overlay."Pirelli's legacy as a tire manufacturer is legendary across motorsports, so when the Italian brand announced its entry into bike tires expectations were high." (cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com)

December 4, 2017









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