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December
9, 2018
Hecht will compete in Elite men's race
at US cyclocross nationals.
"Twenty-year-old
Gage Hecht (Alpha Bicycles Groove Subaru) will
compete in the Elite men's race next weekend at
the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
in Louisville, Kentucky, forgoing the U23 race for
a chance to win the nation's top 'cross prize." (cyclingnews.com) (Bo
Bickerstaff)
December
9, 2018
Gage Hecht takes Ruts 'n' Guts day 1
win.
"Gage
Hecht (Parker, Colo./Alpha Bicycle Co./ Groove
Subaru), took his fifth ProCX win of the season.
Curtis White beats Jeremy Powers in photo finish
for second and third."
(cyclingnews.com) (cxmagazine.com)
(dejansmaicphoto)
December
9, 2018
Clouse takes Ruts 'n' Guts opening
day.
"Katie
Clouse (Park City, Utah/Alpha Bicycle Co.- Groove
Subaru) took her second ProCX victory of the
season. Sunny Gilbert is second in Tulsa, Clara
Honsinger third."
(cyclingnews.com) (cxmagazine.com) (Dejan
Smaic / SportifImages)
December
9, 2018
2018 NCGP Day 1 Results: Winter Storm
Diego Lands Just in Time.
"Lily
Williams (Asheville, N.C./The Pony Shop), last
year’s silver medalist in the Saturday contest,
took her first ProCX win of the season. Kerry
Werner (Birdsboro, Penn./Kona Maxxis Shimano)
gained his eighth ProCX victory of the year." (cxmagazine.com)
Featured photo: Angelica Dixon
December
9, 2018
Ten products I loved in 2018: David
Everett.
"I’ve
unsurprisingly not done anywhere near the
kilometers on a bike that I’ve done in previous
years, but damn, it’s been the best year of my
life."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Everett
December
9, 2018
Column
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Toon Aerts dominant at Vlaamse
Druivencross.
"Toon
Aerts (Telenet Fidea Lions) delivered on his
favorite status at the Vlaamse Druivencross,
riding away from his competitors half-way through
a muddy edition of the race to win solo by a
handsome margin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
December
9, 2018
Brand takes roller-coaster victory in
Vlaamse Druivencross.
"It
was a roller-coaster ride, but Lucinda Brand
emerged from the mud in Overijse to claim victory
in the 2018 Vlaamse Druivencross after a dramatic
tussle with Nikki Brammeier. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
9, 2018
Lefevere's son facing prosecution for
flying helicopter over Paris Roubaix.
"According
to La Voix du Nord, the French regional
newspaper that covers the Nord department, the
Quick Step team manager's son, Thomas, flew the
helicopter over the border from Belgium during the
race on April 9."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
9, 2018
PEZ Bookshelf: L'Américain - The
Comeback.
"I’m
sure PEZ readers around the world are all familiar
with Greg LeMond’s epic ride on the Champs Élysées
in Paris on July 23, 1989 to snatch victory from
Laurent Fignon and win the Tour de France." (pezcyclingnews.com)
Chuck Pena
December
9, 2018
Looking Back at the 2018 Tour de
France.
"You
can certainly forgive American rider Chad Haga
who, early in the three-week-long race, was simply
trying to downplay the impact of the day-to-day
drama that was unfolding during this year’s Tour
de France when he gave the reply, "it’s just a
bike race."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
9, 2018
Vlaamse Druivencross Cyclocross at
Overijse, Belgium LIVE.
"The
2018 Vlaamse Druivencross Overijse, Belgium is
Sunday, December 9.
There will be live streams for all events. Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am U.S. Eastern. Men at 15:00 CET, 9am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) December
9, 2018
Column
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Bradley Wiggins: Jiffy bag story was
set up to destroy me.
"Bradley
Wiggins has questioned the credibility of the
Parliamentary report that found his and Team Sky's
use of Therapeutic Use Exemptions unethical,
saying he believes the investigation was set up to
destroy him."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
9, 2018
December
9, 2018
Van Loy hospitalized after Vlaamse
Druivencross crash.
"Ellen
Van Loy was taken to the hospital in Herentals,
Belgium, on Sunday after crashing hard at the
Vlaamse Druivencross. Her Telenet Fidea Lions team
reported on Twitter that Van Loy suffered bruising
to the ligaments in her knee."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bert
Geerts/dcp-bertgeerts@xs4all.nl)
December
9, 2018
Koshevoy and Turrin the latest Wilier
riders forced into early retirement.
"Ilia
Koshevoy and Alex Turrin both announced their
retirement from professional cycling this weekend,
choosing to leave the sport after their contracts
were not renewed by Wilier Triestina - Selle
Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
9, 2018
Lucas Hamilton: ‘There are a lot of
reality checks in your first year’.
"After
several dominant years in the junior ranks, 2018
saw Lucas Hamilton transition to the World Tour.
The talented climber spoke with Cycling Central
about year one with Mitchelton Scott." (sbs.com.au) Kieran
Pender
December
9, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali eyeing retirement
after 2021 season?
"Vincenzo
Nibali has said he may retire at the end of the
2021 season and while he would like to stay within
cycling, it will not be in a team management
role."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
December
9, 2018
FSA integrated stem/headset system
gets closer, tubeless rear disc wheel debuts.
"We
first spotted the FSA ACR integrated
stem/headset/steerer system at Eurobike. Now we
have more detailed photos of the parts showing how
they’re able to create a fully integrated system
that hides everything from view."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
December
9, 2018
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Trentin: I want to get back to where I
deserve to be.
"Matteo
Trentin looks back at the 2018 season with a
contrasting sense of suffering and of celebration,
remembering the pain and disappointment of a
cracked rib and then a far more serious vertebral
fracture at Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
8, 2018
Freire eyes Spanish national coach
vacancy.
"Oscar
Freire has thrown his hat into the ring for the
vacancy as head coach of Spain's elite men's road
cycling team following the resignation of Javier
Minguez last month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
8, 2018
Stealthy assisted speed: e-Bikes that
look like road bikes.
"Want
the boost without the bulk? E-bikes are getting
lighter and stealthier, with a whole new
generation of drop-bar machines being launched
recently that are now barely distinguishable from
conventional road bikes."
(road.cc) Jack Sexty
December
8, 2018
Tested: Shimano versus Zipp Wheels.
"There’s
simply no question about it; when it comes to the
number-one performance upgrade that you can make
for your bike, wheels always top the list." (roadbikeaction.com)
December
8, 2018
TruTrainer Premium Rollers Keep
Rolling.
"TruTrainer's
top-end quality and ride feel offers a refreshing
alternative to fixed-mount models. Large diameter,
smooth, hard anodized drums that have very little
run-out."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Stephen Cheung
December
8, 2018
Pinarello partners with Hagens Berman
Axeon.
"The
Hagens Berman Axeon team will race on Pinarello
bikes for the next two seasons, the Italian
manufacturer announced on Friday. The Pro
Continental squad raced on Specialized bikes since
Axel Merckx's team transitioned from Trek in
2015."
(cyclingnews.com) (Pinarello)
December
8, 2018
Aigle and Lausanne pitch Prudhomme on
Swiss Tour de France stage.
"Local
officials from Swiss towns Aigle and Lausanne met
with Tour de France Director Christian Prudhomme
earlier this week to hand deliver their
application to host a stage of the Tour in 2021,
2022 or 2023."
(cyclingnews.com)
December
8, 2018
Column
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Sweeck wins in Essen.
"Laurens
Sweeck (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen Vastgoedservice wins,
Gianni Vermeersch (Bel) Steylaerts 777 second and
David van der Poel (Ned) Corendon Circus third." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December
8, 2018
Kaptheijns victorious in Essen.
"Maud
Kaptheijns (Ned) Crelan Charles wins, Lucinda
Brand (Ned) Team Sunweb second and Eva Lechner
(Ita) Creafin TUV third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
8, 2018
Williams wins North Carolina Grand
Prix opener.
"Lily Williams (USA)
The Pony Shop KPMG wins, Erica Zaveta (USA)
Garneau Easton is second, Emma Swartz (USA) Trek
Factory Racing CX third in snowy conditions." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
8, 2018
Cervelo Bigla implement welfare
measures after abuse allegations.
"After
recent allegations of abuse, Cervelo Bigla will
implement measures that go beyond the UCI's Code
of Ethics, including an anonymous conflict
resolution service from a qualified lawyer." (cyclingnews.com)
(Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
December
8, 2018
Best road bike helmets of 2019.
"For
most, fit, ventilation and comfort matter over all
else - all of the helmets listed here are tested
to stringent safety standards and ensuring that a
helmet fits well will also ensure it can do its
job."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com)
December
8, 2018
Attack The Pack card game.
"If
you are struggling to get your racing fix through
the winter months then the peloton based Attack
the Pack card game could be just what you need." (road.cc) Stu Kerton
December
8, 2018
Brico Cross Cyclocross at Essen,
Belgium LIVE stream coverage.
"The
2018 Brico Cross Cyclocross at Essen, Belgium is
Saturday, December 8. There will be live streams
for both the elite women's and men's races.
Elite Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am U.S. ET. Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. ET."
(cyclingfans.com)
December
8, 2018
Column
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Erik Zabel joins Katusha Alpecin as
performance director.
"Katusha
Alpecin revealed their new kit for the 2019
season, and introduced their new performance
director Erik Zabel and director sportif Dirk
Demol, at an official presentation in at the
Canyon headquarters in Koblenz, Germany." (cyclingnews.com)
(Kathrin Schafbauer)
December
8, 2018
Color explosion for Van der Breggen's
world champion Tarmac SL6 Disc.
"Specialized
unveiled the new paint scheme for world champion
Anna van der Breggen's Tarmac SL6 Disc on Friday,
and announced that it would offer a limited run of
250 replica frames for sale to the public." (cyclingnews.com)
(just_sullivan)
December
8, 2018
Mara Abbott: Immunity-Boosting Tips
for Cyclists.
"The
more stress you put on your body, the more care is
required to sustain performance and heath. Here
are five immunity-boosting tips to keep you going
strong until the daffodils are up and the
springtime birds are chirping."
(roadbikeaction.com) (ESP – Movistar)
December
8, 2018
Ethan Hayter on being labelled 'the
next Bradley Wiggins' by Ed Clancy and a cyclist in
demand.
"When
Ed Clancy described a then 19 year-old Ethan
Hayter as “the next Bradley Wiggins” back in
March, after they won team pursuit gold together
in at the world track championships, it was
tempting to put it down to a bit of
over-excitement on the night."
(telegraph.co.uk) Credit: Heathcliff O'Malley
December
8, 2018
The Most Important Tool That Every
Cyclist Needs.
"One
of the most overlooked aspects of a bicycle are
the small numbers printed on almost every stem,
bar and seatpost, the max torque rating. That
small print is just overlooked as cyclists quickly
make adjustments."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
8, 2018
Bike Test: Focus Paralane.
"Never
mind that Focus doesn’t sponsor a team racing in
the Tour de France. This is another German brand
that has shown itself to be quick on the draw by
producing exciting models for every known segment
of cycling."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
8, 2018
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December
7, 2018
It is time to stand up for the TT.
"So
you think time trials are boring? They actually
have an unexpected way of spicing up stage races.
Here's why we shouldn't ignore the TTs." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Jim Fryer / BrakeThrough
December
7, 2018
2019 Vuelta a Espana to feature eight
summit finishes.
"The
2019 Vuelta a Espana will stick to recent
tradition next year with a plethora of summit
finishes and plenty of uncharted territory.
According to a report by the Spanish publication AS,
the route will feature eight summit finishes, half
of which will be new to the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
7, 2018
Tour de Yorkshire unveils 2019 route.
"The
two-day women's race will take place May 3-4, the
first time the race will be featured on Friday and
Saturday dates, while the newly elevated UCI 2.HC
men's race will run May 2-5 and start with 178.5km
run from Doncaster to Selby."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
7, 2018
Don’t expect many Giro-Tour double
attempts in 2019.
"With
less recovery time between the Giro and Tour in
2019, it is unlikely any heavy hitters will try to
win the overall in both."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Jim Fryer / BrakeThrough
December
7, 2018
Zwift updates companion app with new
features including meet ups and improved feed.
"The
final new addition is a ‘full training plan’ view,
which allows users to look further ahead into the
training plan to better prepare and understand
what the schedule has in store over the coming
weeks and months."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Ballinger
December
7, 2018
Unleash The Magic.
"Most
of us know the Teammachine name from the SLR01,
the carbon wonder bike that’s won just about every
race there is to win.
The Teammachine ALR Disc One is born from the same ideals." (pelotonmagazine.com) December
7, 2018
Column
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Highlights of 2018: Part IV.
"So
much of the coverage of women’s racing is about
the coverage of women’s racing. Heaven knows there
are problems but it’s important to remember it’s a
sport too and for once here was a race live on TV
with a spectacular course."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
December
7, 2018
The Last Paul Sherwen PEZ Interview.
"In
January 2016 Paul Sherwen had just returned from
Australia and the 18th Tour Down Under, so
Alastair Hamilton got hold of him at home in
Uganda to hear his impressions of the latest
edition of the season opener."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December
7, 2018
Nibali not ruling out riding Giro
d'Italia and Tour de France in 2019.
"I
like them both a lot," Nibali told La Gazzetta
dello Sport. "Planning 2019 won’t be easy.
It’s not ruled out that I’ll end up doing both of
them"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
7, 2018
Inside wheel maker Zipp.
"There’s
no shortage of expertise inside Zipp’s walls,
which house all the processes needed to create its
carbon rims right here."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography Rob Milton
December
7, 2018
Wahoo Fitness KICKR Headwind fan
review: Crow, eaten.
"I
found myself growing oddly attached to the KICKR
Headwind; it’s funny how even small improvements
can have such a big impact on the quality of
riding indoors."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
December
7, 2018
Donnelly EMP gravel tire now shipping,
ready for gnarly roads.
"First
shown as a prototype at Interbike, the new
Donnelly EMP gravel road bike tire is officially
shipping. Named after Emporia, Kansas, it’s a nod
to that area’s explosive gravel cycling scene and
the Dirty Kanza event."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
December
7, 2018
Sarto Asola Disc review.
"Sarto's
Asola Disc proves that in weight and ride quality,
disc bikes are now barely different to rim brake
bikes."
(cyclist.co.uk) Sam Challis
December
7, 2018
Column
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Lance Armstrong says his own attitude
led to his downfall.
"Even
if I did all that [doping] but I was a gentleman
and I had class and dignity and treated people
with respect, they would've let me off." (road.cc) Simon
MacMichael
December
7, 2018
Spanish team Burgos BH suspended by
UCI after doping scandals.
"The
Professional Continental team has been hit by
three positive tests among its riders in the last
year, sparking action by cycling’s governing
body."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Xavier
Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
December
7, 2018
Ride Slow, Get Fast! The Expert Plan
To Ace Your Next Race.
"Not
too long ago, cycling training doctrine preached
exclusively about the high-volume training model,
in which large amounts of time are spent
exercising in what is known as the heavy domain
(the sweet spot)."
(bicycling.com) (Getty Images)
December
7, 2018
2018 Christmas Gift Guide.
"Whether
Santa decides that you’ve been a good boy or girl
this year is beyond our control, though we can
provide you with a selection of the best gift
ideas for your loved ones (and if you’re lucky,
maybe you too)."
(cyclingtips.com) CyclingTips Emporium
December
7, 2018
Michael van den Ham vexed by parcel
delivery service losing bike.
"Canadian
cyclocross champion Michael van den Ham will be
short a custom bike this weekend at the Resolution
race in Garland, Texas and Ruts and Guts race in
Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Garneau Easton racer is
vexed that U.P.S. has lost one of his rides." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
(cxmagazine.com)
December
7, 2018
Boels Dolmans' 2019 jersey.
"The
Boels Dolmans team have unveiled their new-look
kit for the 2019 season, a design they dubbed
‘orange with a twist’. The new jersey, once again
made by Santini, remains familiar but with a few
key changes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Boels Dolmans Cycling Team)
December
7, 2018
VeloNews Gear Awards 2018: Bike(s) of
the year.
"It
should come as no surprise that our Bike of the
Year is an aero bike. It also shouldn’t be
surprising that we had a tough time choosing just
one."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
December
7, 2018
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