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December
6, 2018
Interbike may return in 2020.
"Emerald
Expositions has canceled the 2019 edition of the
Interbike trade show, saying the event might
return in a more modest format in 2020." (bicycleretailer.com)
Stephen Frothingham
December
6, 2018
Inside Sagan’s Paris Roubaix win.
"Peter
Sagan’s massive solo Paris Roubaix victory in the
world champion’s rainbow jersey came via a meeting
in a kitchen and jokes over the team radio." (velonews.com) Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December
6, 2018
Bookwalter brings experience, depth to
Mitchelton Scott’s GC push.
"The
Australian outfit is a perfect fit for the
American all-rounder, who can support Yates or
Chaves in the mountains at grand tours." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)
December
6, 2018
British Cycling announces eSports
national championship for 2019.
"British
Cycling has agreed a two-year partnership with
virtual racing and training app Zwift, which will
include an 'eRacing' national championship next
year, open to everyone."
(cyclingnews.com) (Zwift)
December
6, 2018
Wind tunnel test: What is the fastest
descending position?
"Cyclist
visits the Boardman Performance Center in Evesham
to test whether Frooming on the top tube is faster
than a hanging Pantani."
(cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart
December
6, 2018
New carbon hub from Enve.
"Enve
says that the new, second generation, Enve hub is
designed to optimize flange geometry, provide best
in class reliability and refine ride quality." (cyclingweekly.com)
Paul Norman
December
6, 2018
Column
Two
Sagan says there is a lack of respect
in the peloton, considers return to mountain biking
after 2021.
"I
have a few friends in the pack, real friends. I
can have fun with them. But as far as the lack of
respect is concerned, it gets worse every year,”
he said. “Sometimes it’s just a lot." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
Philippe Tremblay
December
6, 2018
Rouvy Rolls Out Augmented Reality
Indoor Training Feature.
"Rouvy
is one of the best ‘all-around’ indoor training
apps out there. By that I mean that they’re aren’t
siloed into a single thing (such as Zwift for
virtual world, or TrainerRoad for structured
workouts)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
December
6, 2018
VeloNews Awards 2018: Katie
Hall, North American cyclist of the year.
"Sweeping
all of America's top stage races, Katie Hall was
dominant in 2018, and she has a new challenge on
tap for next season."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ezra Shaw | Getty Images
December
6, 2018
Bradley Wiggins: I hope Campenaerts
breaks my Hour Record.
"Bradley
Wiggins has said that he hopes Victor Campenaerts
beats his Hour Record next year. Wiggins was
speaking on stage at the Kristallen Fiets (Crystal
Bike) awards, where he had awarded Campenaerts the
trophy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
6, 2018
Rapha records £20m loss in six months
after being bought by Walmart heirs.
"In
August of last year, private equity firm RZC
Investments bought a majority stake in Rapha. At
the time of the purchase, the firm’s profit sat at
around £1.4m."
(road.cc) Alex Bowden
December
6, 2018
Gift ideas for cyclists.
"There
are a bewildering number of product possibilities
for the road cyclists in your life, but fear not.
Here are 10 gifts ideas for everyone from the
budget-minded to big-spenders."
(roadbikereview.com) Josh Patterson
December
6, 2018
Column
Three
Armstrong: Uber investment saved him;
Weisel hasn’t been honest.
"Armstrong's
investment netted him millions. He also says
former team backer Thom Weisel was dishonest about
his complicit role with USPS."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy CNBC
December
6, 2018
December
6, 2018
Back from injuries, Hyde looks poised
to repeat at U.S. nationals.
"A
massive crash at Pan-American Championships kept
Hyde out of the races for a month, but he is
happy, fresh, and on track for nationals." (velonews.com) Photo:
Angelica Dixon
December
6, 2018
Which is faster: Continental GP5000
tubeless or clincher?
"AeroCoach's
tests saw a range of tires put through their
paces, including various widths of the GP5000s,
the older GP4000s, and the fast-rolling GP TT
clinchers."
(cyclist.co.uk) Daniel Ostanek
December
6, 2018
Blend of experience and youth in
women's TDU national team.
"The
women's Santos Tour Down Under is entering its
eighth edition, with the Uni-SA team used to
playing a significant role in the racing against
some of the bigger teams in the world." (sbs.com.au) Jamie
Finch-Penninger
December
6, 2018
What's best, synthetic or merino base
layers?
"The
humble base layer is one of the most important
bits of cold weather kit you can have. It's at the
very heart of your layering system and vital to
keeping warm and comfortable without getting
sweaty or overheating. However, there's one big
question - is a synthetic fabric or a natural
merino wool base layer the better choice?" (road.cc) Jon
Woodhouse
December
6, 2018
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December
5, 2018
Paul Sherwen Interview Part 2.
"When
we first talked in 2003, my Paul Sherwen interview
was temporarily interrupted on Tuesday (see Paul
Sherwen Part 1) when he had to put his son to bed.
I called back a few minutes later and we picked up
the conversation on Team Directeurs, biking
buddies, his life on TV and more."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Richard Pestes
December
5, 2018
2019 Tour of California includes Mount
Baldy finish.
"Amgen
Tour of California organizers are expecting an
aggressive race next spring on a route that will
see both the men’s and women’s pelotons climb the
always-challenging Mount Baldy."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
5, 2018
Your complete guide to Cube’s 2019
road bikes.
"German
brand Cube offers a wide range of road bikes with
a focus on performance, comfort and value, with
smart design and choice of frame materials." (road.cc) David
Arthur
December
5, 2018
Road Racing in a Box: Flamme Rouge.
"It's
easy to learn, a deep tactical experience, plus it
evokes the atmosphere of road racing without
having to don the lycra and bang handlebars with
the locals."
(sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger
December
5, 2018
Meet the Nibalis: Vincenzo and Antonio
on being brothers at Bahrain Merida.
"Their
Sicilian, Tuscan-infused accents are the same;
they have the same imposing nose and have worn the
same red and blue Bahrain Merida colors since
2017."
(cyclingnews.com) (Stephen Farrand)
December
5, 2018
Elia Viviani: ‘Mark Cavendish is a
symbol of his generation’.
"I’ve
always seen Cavendish as the symbol of the
generation just before mine, and there were many
challenges. And if there is a way for me to win
San Remo, it’s in his way. Seated and sprinting, a
trackie in the last meters. I’d like to win just
like him, in a day of grace."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
5, 2018
Two Trek Teams, Two Trek Boones for
Toon Aerts and Evie Richards.
"After
riding a subdued black frame in 2016, the Telenet
Fidea team has embraced the brighter of its two
team colors the past two years, starting with a
bright yellow frame in 2017."
(cxmagazine.com) D. Mable
December
5, 2018
Column
Two
Women's WorldTour reforms: A team
perspective.
"Women’s
cycling has been under a slow reform for years,
but there has never been a clear pathway presented
along which to take the kinds of steps forward
that it deserves as a professional sport -
especially one which all parties agree on." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
5, 2018
‘I miss the cycling community,’ says
Vogel on return to velodrome.
"After
a life-altering crash while training in June,
Vogel returns to Berlin velodrome, receives
cyclist of year award from German federation." (velonews.com) Photo:
Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
December
5, 2018
Geraint Thomas crowned Wales Sports
Personality of the Year.
"Geraint
Thomas was crowned Welsh Sports Personality of the
Year on Tuesday night, collecting the prize for a
second time after his victory in 2014. " (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
5, 2018
Best Christmas Road Cycling Gifts for
Her.
"It’s
that time of year again, Christmas is coming
around fast and none of us have even begun to
think about what we want from Santa. Let alone
what we’re going to be getting the other half,
friends or children!"
(cyclestore.co.uk) Jack Schofield
December
5, 2018
What SRAM and Kanye West have in
common.
"Chicago,
home to Kanye West and SRAM. Linking the rap
revolutionary to cycling’s radical thinkers." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Jordan Haggard
December
5, 2018
Blank Canvas: What are the rules on
custom paintjobs?
"When
you can have any color and pattern you like, how
do you choose the right paintjob? There are no
official Rules for custom paintjobs, but there are
some guiding principles."
(cyclist.co.uk) Frank Strack
December
5, 2018
Inside the Marin Museum of Bicycling.
"The
museum was founded by Joe Breeze, Otis Guy, Marc
Vendetti, Julia Violich, Keith Hastings and Lena
Maria Estrella and opened in 2015."
(cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
December
5, 2018
Team Wiggins unveils new co-title
sponsor for 2019.
"The
continental team, founded by Bradley Wiggins, will
be heading into the coming year with a new name,
supported by an existing kit sponsor. British
clothing brand Le Col will now step up to become a
title sponsor of the outfit, Team Wiggins Le Col." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
December
5, 2018
Ten products I loved in 2018: Caley
Fretz.
"In
this equipment-centric sport, picking ten beloved
products from an entire year of riding is like
holding a mirror up to yourself. What kind of
rider am I? What do I value within the world of
cycling these days?"
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz
December
5, 2018
Column
Three
Former Polish national coach charged
in sexual abuse scandal.
"Andrzej
P. [Polish laws prohibit publishing full names
before a ruling - ed], a former sports director in
the Polish Cycling Federation, was arrested on
October 29 and detained for three months, he has been charged
with three counts of rape and one count of
attempted rape."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
December
5, 2018
December
5, 2018
VeloNews Awards 2018: America’s female
mountain bikers.
"In
2018, for the first time in many years, Americans
cracked the upper echelon of European cycling,
earning consistent results all season long and
scoring the sport’s biggest prize."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull
Content Pool
December
5, 2018
Dani Rowe announces retirement.
"Multiple
Olympic champion Dani Rowe (née King) has
announced her retirement from cycling with
immediate effect. Rowe announced her decision to
hang up her racing wheels in a post on the website
of her coaching company, which she runs with her
husband, Matt, brother-in-law Luke Rowe, and their
father."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
5, 2018
Jonas Carney on the challenges of
running a pro team.
"In
part two of our interview with Jonas Carney, we
talk more about the issues and problems faced by
the overall sport today, and how Team Rally has
approached those challenges."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sam Wiebe | Rally Pro
Cycling
December
5, 2018
Team insider: LottoNL Jumbo.
"The
Dutch team, formerly Rabobank, nearly collapsed
under the weight of doping scandals but has found
new sponsors and a new lease of life." (cyclist.co.uk) James
Witts
December
5, 2018
Storck Aernario.2 Platinum Edition G1.
"With
its price tag of nearly ten grand, you'd expect
the Storck Aernario.2 Platinum G1 to be something
very special indeed, and if you were to ride one
you'd probably find it's as close to perfection as
you're going to get."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
December
5, 2018
Merlin Extralite XLR.
"When
it comes to legacy bike brands in America, Merlin
definitely rates high on the list. Originally
known as Merlin Metalworks, the then Massachusetts
based frame shop started up in the late 80s and
was regarded as America’s first house of
titanium."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
5, 2018
Reviewed: Finish Line Mechanic Grip
Gloves.
"Finish
Line’s Mechanic Grip Gloves work for both the
amateur and pro. They have a sealed polyurethane
palm and a meshy, stretchy back. The palm is
textured to make it easy to pick up small, greasy
parts."
(jralong.com) JPPartland
December
5, 2018
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Column
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Phil Liggett: I've lost my right hand
man, my wing man, my teammate.
"Initially,
the cause of death was unknown, as the 62-year-old
passed away in his sleep. His co-worker of over 30
years, Phil Liggett, wrote on Twitter that
Sherwen's family "have now told me that the result
of the post mortem was heart failure"." (cyclingnews.com)
(Mark Johnson/www.ironstring.com)
December
4, 2018
VeloNews Awards 2018: Egan Bernal,
rookie of the year.
"The
latest climbing talent to come out of Colombia,
Egan Bernal has already established himself on
cycling's biggest stage."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
Turning the tables: When a pro cyclist
turns race promoter.
"I
finished the Tour de France and the Vuelta a
Espana this year and yet it was The Tent that
nearly broke me."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ansel Dickey
December
4, 2018
Cannondale Synapse NEO gets the
all-road e-bike treatment, or SE for quick gravel.
"Cannondale’s
new Synapse NEO branches out for the brand,
expanding into the performance e-road bike market.
Yes, gasp! More e-bikes, but again these are
pretty well thought out."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
December
4, 2018
Magic Mike: Friedman finds fulfillment
in life after racing.
"Friedman
- or Meatball, as he was affectionately known
during his time in the saddle - never hit the
heights of some of his contemporaries. A talented
junior, he came through the TIAA Cref academy
before graduating to the Slipstream WorldTour
squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
December
4, 2018
The Tour on TV (part 4): the outsider
- Gary Imlach.
"In
the words of Francis Ford Coppola, live television
is a high wire act. And without an autocue, it’s
even riskier. It makes Gary Imlach's smart
one-liners, usually delivered at the end of his
and Chris Boardman’s insightful post-race
analysis, all the more impressive."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Eugene Kim
December
4, 2018
Chaves to return to racing in Volta a
Valenciana.
"Colombian
Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton Scott) will make his
return to racing following eight months of
recovery from mononucleosis at the Volta a la
Comunitat Valenciana in February, the team
announced this week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
Column
Two
UCI to add video commissaires and
introduce new fines at all WorldTour races.
"The
UCI has revealed that the use of video
commissaires will be extended to all WorldTour
races for the 2019 season. This season saw the
innovation trialed at Grand Tours, the World
Championships and four of the five Monuments." (cyclist.co.uk)
Daniel Ostanek
December
4, 2018
Fraile injured in car crash.
"Omar
Fraile and his girlfriend both sustained non-life
threatening injuries. Fraile suffered a fractured
rib and back pain, while his partner has to
undergo surgery for six fractured ribs and a
broken vertebra."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
Gaviria: I hope the change was the
right one.
"Fernando
Gaviria has confirmed that the Tour de France will
be his principal target in his debut season at UAE
Team Emirates, though the Colombian has not ruled
out also taking part in the Giro d’Italia in May." (cyclingnews.com)
(PhotoFizza)
December
4, 2018
Dumoulin and Van der Breggen crowned
Dutch riders of the year.
"Tom
Dumoulin was named Dutch men's cyclist of the year
for a fifth consecutive time Monday evening, while
world champion Anna van der Breggen was crowned
women's cyclist of the year for the third time." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
2018 Christmas Gifts for Cyclists -
Stocking Fillers.
"If
you’re looking for a relatively small and
inexpensive present for a cyclist, here are a
whole bunch of suggestions to help you out." (road.cc) Mat Brett
December
4, 2018
Cycling Christmas gift ideas: The
ultimate guide for road cyclists.
"With
yet another year of riding in its legs, Telegraph
Sport is able to once again present its
annual round-up of cycling gear that has impressed
both on and off the bike."
(telegraph.co.uk) John MacLeary
December
4, 2018
Fulcrum Racing 3 C17 wheels.
"Fulcrum's
Racing 3 is a mid-range wheelset that, if it
coincides with your budget, should be on your
upgrade shortlist. They're quick, nimble, stiff
and offer good value for money, arguably putting
some more expensive competitors in the shade." (road.cc) Ashley
Quinlan
December
4, 2018
3 Expert Hacks To Fix Noisy Gears!
"Shifting
gears is a lot like skiing: it’s easy to learn,
but difficult to master. If you’re new to cycling,
the concept of shifting gears can be crazy
confusing. If you’re an old pro, it’s an intuitive
part of the sport that’s as simple as it is
necessary."
(bicycling.com) Getty Images gielmichal
December
4, 2018
Column
Three
Geraint Thomas says 2019 ‘wrong time’
to settle unfinished business at the Giro d’Italia.
"Geraint
Thomas says 2019 may be the “wrong time” to return
to the Giro d’Italia as he considers a Tour de
France defense."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
4, 2018
Drops women’s team saved after
crowdfunding campaign.
"The
British-registered Drops women’s team have been
saved thanks to a fundraising campaign, support
from offline donors and new team partners. " (cyclingnews.com)
(Trek-Drops)
December
4, 2018
Here’s why women’s cyclocross is
must-watch TV.
"On
any given weekend, cyclocross fans are enjoying
unpredictable battles in the elite women's field,
featuring veterans and newcomers alike." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
Wout van Aert set to sign Team Jumbo
contract within two weeks.
"It’s
expected that the Belgian rider’s contract will
start on 1st March, allowing the reigning
Cyclocross World Champion to make his debut for
the Dutch squad at the first of the Spring
Classics, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on 2nd March." (cyclist.co.uk)
Daniel Ostanek
December
4, 2018
Israel Cycling Academy finalizes 2019
roster, adds Sorensen as DS.
"Sørensen,
a former pro who retired from Saxo Bank in 2014
and then worked as a director with that team in
2015, will return to the Israel Cycling Academy
after being a director there in 2016." (cyclingnews.com)
(Noa Arnon)
December
4, 2018
Joanne Kiesanowski joins Rally Cycling
staff.
"Rally
Cycling announced today that it has hired Joanne
Kiesanowski as part of its performance staff. The
three-time Olympian from New Zealand will be an
assistant director for the UCI women's team
alongside Canadian and fellow Olympian Zack Bell." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
4, 2018
The Builder.
"This
is how he works: a torch in hand, the flame
passing over metal in rhythmic waves as he peers
through goggles at the elemental fusion of steel
on silver alloy on steel."
(pelotonmagazine.com) images: Bryan Schatz
December
4, 2018
Women’s Specialized Tarmac Sl6 Carbon
Comp Disc Bike.
"A
new arrival from the Specialized brand, the
Women’s Tarmac SL6 Comp Disc is a phenomenal all
round bike. With the top end of the tarmac range
being one of the market leading bikes." (cyclestore.co.uk)
Jack Schofield
December
4, 2018
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