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December
10, 2016
Sanne Cant Wins Over Hard-Charging Sophie de
Boer.
"The
fourth installment of the 2016 IJsboerke Ladies Trophy and 2016 DVV
Verzekeringen Trofee was held on Saturday in Essen, Belgium at
Noordvlees Van Goolen Cyclocross Essen. The men’s edition of Cyclocross
Essen has a long history dating back to 1965, but the women’s race was
just the sixth running of the event.
Despite the short history of the women’s race, Sanne Cant has already put her name in the record books, winning three of the first five events." (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen December
10, 2016
The Giro will have to wait, Bardet doubles
down on Tour.
"Despite
flirting with a possible run for the pink jersey, French hope Romain
Bardet will put the Tour de France at the center of his calendar in
2017.
Buoyed by second overall this year, Ag2r La Mondiale believes that Bardet has a realistic chance of becoming the first Frenchman since Bernard Hinault to win the yellow jersey. And if he doesn’t go, he can’t win it, so it’s all in for the Tour in 2017." (velonews.com) Photo: Iri Greco December
10, 2016
Cross-chaining: Is it really all that bad?
"Generations
of cyclists have known that cross-chaining is A Bad Thing. It's one of
those rules you get taught very early on. Ride with the chain on the
small chainring (on the chainset, the component your pedals are
attached to) and the smallest sprocket on the cassette (the cluster of
cogs attached to the hub of the rear wheel) – as in fig 1 above – or on
the large chainring and the largest sprocket – as in fig 2 – and anyone
you're riding with is likely to alert you to the fact in seconds.
People love to point it out." (road.cc) December
10, 2016
"As
we are featuring the calendar photo's of Darrell Parks, it would only
be right we have one of his 'Daily Distractions' from the Amgen Tour of
California. Good Morning Joanne."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Darrell Parks)
December
10, 2016
December
9, 2016
Cyclists among the 1,000 Russian athletes
implicated in McLaren report.
"As
many as 1,000 Russian athletes, including several cyclists, are thought
to have benefitted from a state-sponsored doping program which involved
systematic manipulation of samples.
The second part of the McLaren report was published on Friday morning and its findings were presented at a press conference in London." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) December
9, 2016
Wiggins unlikely to face punishment over
'mystery package'.
"Bradley
Wiggins is unlikely to face any further investigation or punishment
over the mystery jiffy bag couriered to the Team Sky doctor Richard
Freeman at the 2011 Criterium du Dauphine, according to a report
published in The Times.
However, the UK anti-Doping Agency’s (UKAD) ongoing investigation into ‘wrongdoing within cycling’ could still see Team Sky and British Cycling reprimanded." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December
9, 2016
Fortuitous Find: How covering the Tour de
France led to one stunning bike collection.
December
9, 2016
"A
fine collection of legs for 'Off The Back Friday' from the Giro Rosa
'16 stage 6 podium in Alassio/Madonna della Guardia."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
December
9, 2016
December
8, 2016
RCS denies rumors of compromise on team cuts.
"Contrary
to reports over the last 24 hours, RCS Sport cycling director Mauro
Vegni says that nothing has changed in the debate over reduced pro team
sizes.
Vegni, who directs the Giro d’Italia, said it never came up at a UCI meeting in Spain Tuesday, and that the issue still needs to be confronted." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) December
8, 2016
Would dropping the UCI weight limit put an end
to disc brake bikes in professional races?
December
8, 2016
Top-five endurance road bikes of 2016.
"Endurance
road bikes strike a balance between comfort and performance, which is
why they are so popular with riders who test their limits with 100-mile
gran fondos or big days that blend in a bit of rough road. You’ll even
see top professionals riding these bikes (or similar models) in the
cobbled spring classics, like Paris Roubaix.
Endurance bikes feature frames with built-in compliance for bumpy roads, taller head tubes to allow riders to sit more upright, and clearance for wider tires." (velonews.com) December
8, 2016
"We
have to give the Tour de France podium a shot from time to time and the
Skoda white and green is such a bad color combination."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
December
8, 2016
December
7, 2016
Which WorldTour team has the best kit for 2017?
"Many
of the top WorldTour squads are starting to release details of their
2017 team clothing as they get kitted out for the season ahead.
So far, Astana and Team Sky have produced the most radical changes to their strip. For most teams, though, it’s business as usual, with only minor changes to their clothing to reflect a change in sponsor or two." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) December
7, 2016
‘No matter what, he will attack. Alberto
Contador will attack until he can’t pedal any more’.
December
7, 2016
Fernando Alonso has not given up cycling
project.
"It has become a topic that is
discussed every year, that of Fernando Alonso’s cycling project.
The Formula 1 season is over and the McLaren driver has again spoken of the cycling team he had envisaged three years ago when Euskaltel Euskadi folded. " (cyclingquotes.com) Sports Mole December
7, 2016
15 Boob Related Struggles Female Cyclists Face.
"We
nearly always want what we don’t have. Women with smaller breasts have
a tendency to dream of browsing the DD+ section, and those on the
bigger side would often like to deflate their frontal region. At least
occasionally when heading out for a ride.
Whatever cup size you’re filling, most female cyclists will have come across the odd boob related nightmare. Even women with fairly little lady lumps will recognize some of these ride destroying boob ordeals." (totalwomenscycling.com) December
7, 2016
"The
Vuelta a España just has to be the best Grand Tour on the calendar for
so many reasons. Sorry Italy and France, but!"
(pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Al Hamilton)
December
7, 2016
December
6, 2016
Introducing Arofly, “the world’s smallest
power meter.”
"A
new power, cadence and speed meter called Arofly that attaches to an
inner tube valve and weighs only 10g is available for US$129 (around
£101).
Arofly sends your cycling data via a Bluetooth connection to be displayed in real time on a custom mobile app on your smartphone." (road.cc) December
6, 2016
Is this the most beautiful bike of 2016?
"Italian
Elia Viviani landed the Olympic gold medal this summer in the men’s
omnium aboard Pinarello’s MAAT and track-prepped Bolide models.
Last week, Viviani was among the star attractions at the inaugural Revolution Champions League. Viviani paired up with Peter Kennaugh for the opening round in Manchester and he was hard to miss out on the track, thanks to the stunning custom Pinarello Maat track bike he was riding for the three sessions." (cycling.today) December
6, 2016
Tony Martin: I am ready to take on leadership
in the coming season.
"Just
days after the birth of his daughter Mia, Tony Martin traveled to Spain
to meet his new teammates at Katusha Alpecin. “It was very difficult to
leave. I’m very happy. I enjoyed the days at home. I’m glad the kid is
doing really well. It’s very nice to have this unique experience,” the
German told Eurosport.
“If I’m lying here alone in bed, I think of my two women at home. That is very difficult for me." (cycling.today) December
6, 2016
The HJC Furion is an all-new, lightweight aero
lid from Korea.
"Korean
firm HJC is already one of the world's largest helmet manufacturers,
those of you who ride motorcycles will probably recognize the name.
For 2017, HJC has turned its attention to the cycle industry with a new line of bike helmets." (cyclingnews.com) (Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media) December
6, 2016
December Product Picks: Smith Optics,
Bontrager, Edco 3ax, Bar Fly, Fix-It Sticks, Tacx, and Wind-Blox.
"In
this month’s edition of Product Picks, U.S. technical editor James
Huang provides his feedback on Smith Optics’ latest lens technology,
some budget-minded footwear from Bontrager, a novel pedal concept from
Edco 3ax, Bar Fly’s latest two-in-one gadget, Fix-It Sticks’ innovative
take on the lowly multi-tool, Tacx’s stylish water bottle and cage, and
a neat idea from Wind-Blox to keep wind noise at bay." (cyclingtips.com.au) James Huang
December
6, 2016
"Race
organizers, Flanders Classics, want the date of the Driedaagse De
Panne-Koksijde for the Dwars door Vlaanderen. Whatever happens, we can
hope podium girl Lenty Frans is still laughing!"
(pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
December
6, 2016
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