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December
12, 2017
Ochowicz can't guarantee BMC will
continue after 2018.
"BMC
Racing Team General Manager Jim Ochowicz was
unable to confirm on Tuesday that the
US-registered WorldTour team will continue past
the 2018 season after Swiss media reported that
team benefactor Andy Rihs will end his support
following next year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Cauldphoto)
December
12, 2017
'Highway to Holl' the jewel in the
crown of 2018 Road World Championships.
"The
'Highway to Höll' comes eight kilometers from the
finish of the long lap around Innsbruck with a
technical descent through Hungerburg and Hotting
before the finish line. The climb is likely to
attract large numbers of spectators, with the
section of road that reaches 25 per cent likely to
be the most popular destination."
(cyclingnews.com) (Franz Oss / Elisa Haumesser)
December
12, 2017
By helping Porte, van Garderen hopes
to help himself.
"Once
hailed as America’s most promising Tour de France
rider in a generation, van Garderen will be back
in France next summer after skipping the 2017
edition. He’ll play a dramatically different
role."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
12, 2017
Rohan Dennis inspired by Bradley
Wiggins and Tom Dumoulin for Grand Tour success.
"Rohan
Dennis (BMC Racing) looks at Bradley Wiggins and
Tom Dumoulin for inspiration for his 2018 season.
Both are time trialists who have won Grand Tours,
an achievement that the 27 year old Australian
hopes to emulate."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
12, 2017
Kittel's Tour leadership 'undecided'.
"Champion
sprinter Marcel Kittel is uncertain if he’ll have
majority support at the 2018 Tour de France with
new Katusha Alpecin teammate Ilnur Zakarin set to
target the podium."
(sbs.com.au)
December
12, 2017
Unvarnished Tales: Just Keep Riding
Along.
"We
met a year ago, when I first started penning this
column while riding the trainer in my parents’
garage in Virginia. Now it’s a year later and here
I am in California with a vastly different life,
typing this column while riding a trainer in a
garage. The more things change, the more they stay
the same."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
December
12, 2017
Wiles returns to full-time European
racing with Trek Drops.
"During
that summer ride, Wiles took a call from Bob
Varney, one of the co-owners of British squad Team
Drops. At first, Wiles wasn’t sure if this two
year old team would be the right fit - she had
other team options for 2018. However, Varney made
a convincing pitch, and Wiles agreed. Now, with
bicycle manufacturer Trek aboard as a co-title
sponsor, Wiles has become one of the new stars of
the Trek Drops squad for this coming season." (Trek Drops)
December
12, 2017
Bronzini leads Cylance Pro Cycling for
2018 Women's Tour Down Under.
"It's
been two years without coming over in January for
the Australian races, and I really look forward to
being in the peloton," said Bronzini, who won
stage 3 in the 2015 edition. "It will be really
hard to repeat the result from 2015, but I hope to
be able to perform well for my new team and the
fans."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
12, 2017
Who’s racing which grand tours in
2018.
"With
2018 around the corner, only a few uncertainties
remain for next season’s grand tours and their
star competitors. Sky’s Chris Froome decided his
program will include both the Giro d’Italia and
the Tour de France. The rest are following as the
winter days and team camps pass."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
12, 2017
UCI confirms the list of 2018
WorldTour teams.
"There
are no major changes to the list of 18 teams from
2017, with only alterations in team names to
reflect a few new title sponsors."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
12, 2017
Pikes Peak takes Haute Route Rockies
to new heights in 2018.
"Haute
Route’s first ever event outside of Europe rolled
out for the first time in 2017, and next year’s
route will take riders more than 14,000ft (4,302m)
up to the summit of America’s Mountain. Boasting
one of only two paved roads above the 14,000ft
mark in the entire United States, unsurprisingly
it also marks the highest point ever tackled by
the Haute Route Series."
(roadcyclinguk.com) (Pic: nigelmenzies, via Flickr
Creative Commons)
December
12, 2017
Greg van Avermaet: Winning the
WorldTour ranking means a lot.
"This
classification starts in January and you end up
first in October, beating guys like [Chris]
Froome, [Peter] Sagan and [Tom] Dumoulin on a
calendar of high level races. I think that's
really important and I'm really, really proud that
I could do it because it's probably a one-time
thing that I could finally make it." (cyclingpub.com) Mary
Cárdenas
December
12, 2017
Ramūnas Navardauskas returns to full
training after cardiac arrhythmia operation.
"After
the ablation treatment done in Munich last
September, Ramūnas Navardauskas obtained the
physical fitness for complete training and racing
in Turin on 2nd December. During the cardiology
tests in Turin, no arrhythmia or heart problem
occurred, so there will be no special therapy. He
is 100 % capable of training with his teammates."
(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: www.portraitoffanathlete.com
December
12, 2017
Modolo reveals farce of hit-and-run
collision in Italy.
"Italian
sprinter Sacha Modolo has revealed details of a
hit-and-run incident he suffered while out
training and how he farcically struggled to get
police assistance to report the driver." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
12, 2017
Alberto Contador: I have no regrets.
"In
this 15-year professional career, I gave 100
percent to the bike," he said. "I think if you
have a professional license, it's not necessarily
that you are a professional. If you are
professional you need to give 100 percent. It
doesn't matter if you have a three year contract
or a one year contract, or if you are in a small
race or a big race. In all of the races I was in,
I gave 100 percent, and I'm happy because of
this."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
12, 2017
Every Race Bike Should Feel Like the
BMC Teammachine SLR01.
"This
new Teammachine SLR01? It’s got the danger. It is
stiff. And quick. And sharp. And it feels so, so
efficient. Better, it’s without specialty: It’s
not a climbing bike, or a sprinter’s bike, or a
crit bike - it’s simply an explosive and damn fast
bike."
(bicycling.com) Mitch Mandel
December
12, 2017
Interview: American Ex-Pat Megan
Chinburg Lives La Dolce Vita at 2017 SSCXWCITA.
"After
a blowout 2016 Singlespeed World Championships in
Portland that brought out notable riders such as
Stan Nice, err, Sven Nys, the 2017 SSCXWCITA flew
a bit more under the radar. After closing shop in
Portland, the party and mayhew packed up and
headed to Verona, Italy for the race slash party
on December 2 and 3."
(cxmagazine.com) F. Bartoli Avveduti
December
12, 2017
David Gaudu: France’s New Climber.
"French
neo-pro David Gaudu may be slight in stature, but
he is already playing hardball with some of the
biggest names in cycling. The 2016 winner of the
prestigious Tour de l’Avenir, the world’s top
under-23 stage race, Gaudu, 21, made a seamless
transition into the pro ranks this year, scoring
impressive results in several WorldTour races." (pelotonmagazine.com)
James Startt
December
12, 2017
The most ludicrous cycling myths
revealed.
"We
recently asked readers to name the most ludicrous
myths relating to cycling that they have heard and
we present a selection of answers here in
association with B'Twin."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December
12, 2017
Strong field to contest Australian
omnium titles.
"A
strong of former and current world champions
across the track will contest the Australian
omnium titles Friday at Melbourne's DISC
Velodrome. In the men's field, former omnium world
champion Leigh Howard is hunting a maiden national
title and will up against the likes of Cameron
Meyer and defending champion Alex Porter." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
12, 2017
‘It was good to see the Tour on TV
from a different perspective… Froome looked
vulnerable at times’.
"Watching
the Tour de France on TV gave Richie Porte an
insight into the race and his main rival Chris
Froome that should help him in his bid for Tour
victory next year, the Australian said this week." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
12, 2017
Giro's Prolight Techlace Is a Super
Light, Stiff Shoe We Love.
"I’m
going to tell you that a Giro Prolight Techlace
weighs just 150 grams (size 41, my scale), but
trust me, you won’t fully grasp how light that is
until you hold one in your hand or put it on your
foot. And while its weight is very impressive,
what’s more notable is that the cycling shoe feels
feathery yet still has a very stiff outsole and a
supportive upper."
(bicycling.com) (Giro)
December
12, 2017
Bergen World Championships organizers
still working to minimize financial losses.
"The
organizers of the 2017 UCI Road Cycling World
Championships in Bergen, Norway, are continuing to
work to minimize the financial losses incurred by
hosting the event, despite its success in terms of
TV viewers and positive comments on the venue." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
12, 2017
Fizik Arione R1 Versus Evo saddle.
"The
new Fizik Arione R1 Versus Evo is a lightweight
saddle that provides comfort and a pressure relief
channel down the center while still feeling stable
enough to allow you to transfer power efficiently
to the pedals."
(road.cc)
December
12, 2017
December
10, 2017
BMC aims to hit repeat button in 2018,
with a twist.
"The
U.S. registered team would love to repeat a
monument win as well as the individual WorldTour
title (both by Greg Van Avermaet), along with the
48 UCI wins it enjoyed in 2017, but it would like
to swap out its Tour de France result with what it
did in 2011. Cadel Evans won the yellow jersey
that year. BMC believes Richie Porte can do it in
2018."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
11, 2017
Former Tour de France rider fights
Californian wildfires.
"The
Thomas Fire is currently burning in Ventura and
Santa Barbara Counties in Southern California and
among those tackling the blaze is former Tour de
France rider Roy Knickman."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: Shelley Verses
December
11, 2017
American Holloway steals the show in
UCI Track World Cup Omnium.
"The
fourth round of the UCI Track World Cup finished
in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday. Ukraine were the
most successful contenders, bringing home seven
medals [two gold, one silver, four bronze]. But it
was Team USA's Daniel Holloway who stole the show
with an overall victory in the men's Omnium." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
December
11, 2017
And Rally makes Three: Another U.S.
team confirmed as Pro Continental.
"On
the heels of news that Axeon Hagens Berman and
Holowesko Citadel will race as Pro Continental
teams in 2018, a third U.S. team, Rally Cycling,
confirmed Monday it will step up to cycling’s
second tier in the coming season."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
11, 2017
Geraint Thomas ready to consider
leaving Team Sky for more Grand Tour opportunities.
"Speaking
to BBC Sport Wales, Welshman Thomas
indicated he is unlikely to line-up with Chris
Froome in the first leg of his Grand Tour double
attempt at the Giro d’Italia, and hopes to ride
the Tour de France and potentially lead the Sky
squad in Spain at the Vuelta a España." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
11, 2017
Giro organizers consider ‘plan B’ due
to Jerusalem turmoil.
"Rocket
strikes and growing international protests
centered on Jerusalem have prompted Giro d’Italia
organizers to consider a backup plan for 2018.
Next year’s race is due to become the first grand
tour to begin outside of Europe on May 4 in
Israel’s ancient city."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
11, 2017
Advertising in Cycling: The how and
why of avoiding sexist ad blunders.
"The
way females are represented in cycling advertising
is one of those issues we have seen crop up again
and again. The furor surrounding the recent
Pinarello e-bike advert and the way it was
perceived to belittle the female cyclist was just
the latest example in a long history of sexist
advertising. Likely it won’t be the last either." (cyclingtips.com)
December
11, 2017
Dani Rowe announces that she hopes to
ride for Wales in 2018 Commonwealth Games.
"Former
Olympic, world and European champion for the team
pursuit on the track, Rowe (née King) made the
announcement via Twitter on Monday morning
in a brief statement and a photograph of herself
in Wales national kit."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Dani Rowe/Twitter
December
11, 2017
Ferrand Prevot builds confidence in
renewed cyclocross campaign.
"Ferrand
Prévot previously dominated the road and off-road
scenes, winning world titles for the road (2014),
cyclocross (2015) and mountain bike (2015). She
took a step back from off-road disciplines after
the Rio Olympics in 2016."
(cyclingnews.com) (Canyon//SRAM)
December
11, 2017
Offseason Capsule: Astana.
"2017
saw the death of Michele Scarponi which marred
everything for this team. They did see some
sporting hope in the emergence of Miguel Angel
Lopez, but depth remains a problem. Periods with
no results at all, and then some moments of
brilliance. A fairly typical Astana season, in
other words."
(podiumcafe.com) Corbis via Getty Images
December
11, 2017
‘It’s not something that you forget in
a hurry’: Richie Porte still aggrieved by Froome
Dauphiné tactics.
"The
Tasmanian held over a minute in the lead going
into the final stage of the week long stage race
in June, but quickly found himself without team
mates on the mountainous 115km route from
Albertville to Plateau de Solaison. Froome refused
to help Porte close down attacks and sat on while
encouraging Porte’s rivals to attack." (cyclingweekly.com)
(ASO/A.Broadway)
December
11, 2017
This BMC Racing line-up will be hard
to beat at the Tour Down Under.
"Richie
Porte will make his first WorldTour appearance
since crashing out on stage nine of the Tour de
France in July, and enters the race as defending
champion after crushing the competition in the
2017 edition."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
December
11, 2017
Aqua Blue Sport await License
Commission decision on Pro Continental status.
"The
Irish squad enjoyed a successful debut campaign at
Pro Continental level in 2017, landing a Vuelta a
España stage win through Stefan Denifl, but their
application to continue in the second flight next
season has yet to be approved."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
11, 2017
Orica Scott teams becomes Mitchelton
Scott in 2018.
"The
Orica Scott men’s and women’s WorldTour teams will
be known as Mitchelton Scott from 2018 as team
owner Gerry Ryan’s wine business, Mitchelton steps
in to fill the void left by Orica. The teams’ kits
will also change to a black and yellow design." (cyclingnews.com)
December
11, 2017
Dowsett: Give me three months' notice
and I can break the Hour Record.
"Alex
Dowsett has told Cyclingnews that he is
determined to take the UCI Hour Record title back
from Bradley Wiggins and that an attempt could be
made with just three months' notice." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
11, 2017
The Belgian Learning Curve: May the
Spirit be Unbroken.
"It’s
a question that arises frequently as a neo-pro in
Belgium. It’s a common query in races, where
despite going deeper than I’ve ever gone in my
entire life, Mathieu van der Poel still comes
flying up behind me with one lap to go." (pelotonmagazine.com)
Photo by Annick Lamb
December
11, 2017
The Sufferfest turbo training app:
everything you need to know.
"The
Sufferfest’ videos have always had their own
humor. Training is set in ‘Sufferlandria’. Riders
are often representing the ‘Sufferlandrian Team’
and under threat of beating from the ‘minions’ if
lack of effort means they lose the race. Riders
are almost always at threat of losing until the
last interval. Sometimes the minions mess with the
timers and intervals are longer than they should
be."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December
11, 2017
Sepulveda to lead Movistar at 2018
Vuelta a San Juan.
"New
Movistar recruit Eduardo Sepúlveda will lead the
Spanish team's GC charge at the 36th Vuelta
Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan, the team
revealed today as part of their roster
announcement for the 2.HC race that begins January
21 in Argentina."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
11, 2017
Tech of the Week: 1.7 million laps of
Herne Hill Velodrome, whale-like wheels and more.
"Hot
bikes and products: This week, we’ve been trying
to make it as a pro and looking at what Strava
knows about us all."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December
11, 2017
Australian Cycling Academy to help
give racers ‘options beyond sport’.
"Australia’s
Continental ranks are set to expand in 2018 with
several domestic teams making the step up to UCI
classification. Joining those teams will be ACA
Ride Sunshine Coast, a new outfit started by
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Ben Kersten and
Orica Scott sports director Matt Wilson." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Marcus Enno (aka Beardy McBeard)
December
11, 2017
The best cycling overshoes: Toasty toe
covers for winter riding.
"Keeping
your fingers and toes warm on a winter ride can be
the difference between enjoyment and just wanting
to get home. A good pair of overshoes can help
keep your feet toasty and allow you to carry on
riding in the worst of the winter weather." (cyclingweekly.com)
December
11, 2017
Dynaplug tubeless tire repair kit
review: Lots of choices, all fantastic.
"I
was on a group ride in South Africa a few years
ago when one of the guys got a flat. Before I had
even unclipped from my pedals, the flat was fixed.
He had simply put his gloved finger over the hole,
taken out a tubeless plug repair kit with his
other hand, and jammed a rubber plug through the
hole with the kit’s needle-like tool. The hissing
stopped almost instantly, and the tire was
repaired with minimal air loss."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
December
11, 2017
This lube claims it will save you up
to 9 watts.
"The
lube comes with some pretty remarkable claims:
running at a simulated 95rpm cadence with a 250w
load, it is said to result in between a 4.5–9 watt
reduction in frictional losses."
(bikeradar.com) (Jack Luke / Immediate Media)
December
11, 2017
The Sage PDXCX - Wise Titanium.
"The
PDXCX obviously does all the things titanium and
Lysnkey manufacturing are known for, it’s a
beautifully executed frame out of material that
not just rides like a magic carpet but will last a
lifetime. But as a ‘cross bike, it has a design
philosophy rooted in years of Northwest ‘cross
with little touches only a dedicated ‘cross
fanatic could design."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
December
11, 2017
Fairlight Cycles Strael 2.0 unveiled -
steel disc equipped road bike revised for 2018.
"The
Strael is pitched as an all season bike, one that
is perfectly suited to UK cyclists and our typical
riding conditions. It’s an elegant steel frame
designed specifically around disc brakes, with
clearance for wide tires and mudguards, there are
even rack mounts for a spot of touring." (road.cc)
December
11, 2017
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10, 2017
van der Poel delivers another trashing
to men's field in Overijse.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Beobank Corendon) crushed the
competition once again, tackling a slippery, muddy
course at the Druivencross Overijse with typical
aplomb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
10, 2017
Ferrand-Prevot solos to Vlaamse
Druivencross victory.
"In
her second race back after a two year break from
Cyclocross, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (Canyon SRAM)
returned to the top step of the podium with a solo
victory at an extremely muddy Vlaamse
Druivencross. World Champion Sanne Cant (Beobank
Corendon), who was victorious in Essen on
Saturday, chased hard to catch and pass Lucinda
Brand (Team Sunweb) for second place with the
latter coming home in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
10, 2017
Resolution Cross: Anthony beats
McFadden, Ortenblad does the double.
"When
the dust had settled on a hot, dry Texas Sunday,
two Californians came away with titles, and
significant UCI points, at the Resolution Cross
Cup. In the elite women’s race, Crystal Anthony
(Maxxis Shimano Pro Cyclocross) would reign
supreme and on the men’s side, Tobin Ortenblad
(Santa Cruz/Donkey Label) would go two-for-two on
the weekend and secure his hold on the ProCX
overall standings."
(velonews.com) Photo: Heather Sawtelle
December
10, 2017
West, Werner Win Wild Ones at North
Carolina Grand Prix Day 2.
"After
Saturday’s snowy mudder at the North Carolina
Grand Prix in Hendersonville, riders got to try
and clean their kits and head back out on Sunday
for a second day of racing. Temperatures dropped
below freezing overnight and then warmed up a bit
into the afternoon, creating another day of
challenging conditions."
(cxmagazine.com)
December
10, 2017
Van den Broeck and Dekker to ride 2018
Absa Cape Epic.
"The
Absa Cape Epic mountain bike stage race continues
to attract former road cyclists with Belgian
Jurgen Van den Broeck and Dutchman Erik Dekker the
latest to sign on for the African adventure in
2018."
(sbs.com.au)
December
10, 2017
Quick Step Floors to meet in Calpe
next week for first training camp.
"The
riders and staff of Quick Step Floors will be
heading to the Costa Blanca next week for the
first training camp ahead of the 2018 season.
After spending the past two Decembers in Denia,
the team has now opted for Calpe, where between
the 11th and 21st, the 27 riders making up the
roster for next year will convene."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Photo: Jim Fryer)
December
10, 2017
Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race.
"The
Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race is a fast and
fun cyclocross race bike with excellent handling,
impressive comfort, commanding mud-plugging
capability and a decent specification and weight
for the money. If you're shopping for a new
cyclocross race bike, this is a really good
option."
(road.cc)
December
10, 2017
Lefevere allows Kittel to wear Katusha
kit to highlight UCI 'hypocrisy'.
"Quick
Step Floors team boss Patrick Lefevere has said
that he gave Marcel Kittel permission to wear
Katusha Alpecin’s 2018 kit at their team
presentation in Mallorca on Saturday. The Belgian
said that he did it to show the hypocrisy of the
current UCI system."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December
10, 2017
UCI president says he will step up
fight against motor doping.
"UCI
president David Lappartient has said that the
governing body will step up its fight against
mechanical doping and that it would be a “disaster
for the sport” if a top rider were caught using a
hidden motor."
(road.cc)
December
10, 2017
Bold blocks of color define 2018
WorldTour team kits.
"Long
gone are the days of Johan Museeuw's colorful
montage of tiles on his Mapei shorts, Mario
Cipollini's zebra striped Domina Vacanze kit, or
Bernard Hinault's tastefully modern Mondrian
inspired La Vie Clair jersey. The 2018 WorldTour
peloton will be more like Molteni than Banesto, if
the first 10 designs are any indication, with many
teams favoring bold blocks of color over eye
popping patterns."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sigfrid Eggers)
December
10, 2017
Retirement is profitable for Chris Hoy
who pulls in £500k a year.
"Winner
of six Olympic golds, and his wife Sarra are
shareholders in his firm Trackstars Limited, which
made £639,000 profit last year. Hoy's business
ventures include his range of cycle clothing and
bikes under the Hoy brand at Halfords, and his
work to promote PureGym. He has also been the face
of Gillette and Kellogg’s Bran Flakes in
advertising campaigns."
(road.cc) (image courtesy Evans Cycles)
December
10, 2017
Protest rides to take place across
Australia against mandatory helmet laws.
"Bicycle
rides are set to take place across Australia to
protest against bike helmet laws. The rides will
take place on 17 March in Melbourne, Sydney,
Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. A ride is also
taking place in Wellington, New Zealand."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: Takver
December
10, 2017
Majka targeting Tour de France GC in
2018.
"Rafal
Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) has confirmed that he will
once again target the Tour de France next season.
Speaking after the team presentation in Germany
earlier this week, Majka said that he is aiming
for a career-best finish with a top-five placing." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
10, 2017
5 Adventure Cycling Blogs To Follow.
"If
you’re looking for a source of inspiration as a
cyclist, or for life in general, look no further.
These are some of the most inspiring cycling blogs
out there, documenting incredible bike journeys,
including the good, bad, and painful. Who knows,
maybe you’ll be the next great adventure cyclist!" (ilovebicycling.com)
December
10, 2017
Chris Froome wins Cyclingnews Rider of
the Year.
"When
it comes to Cyclingnews' Rider of the
Year, the voting is sometimes as much of a
popularity contest as it is a reflection of a
rider's results. This year, the two coincide with
the selection of Team Sky's Chris Froome to the
honor, who took 30 per cent of the vote. Triple
world champion Peter Sagan took second place with
27 per cent of the votes and Giro d'Italia winner
Tom Dumoulin rounded out the podium with 17 per
cent."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
10, 2017
5 things most cyclists say to bike
mechanics that they hate.
"Bike
mechanics are the unsung heroes of cycling. And
it’s about time they got some recognition. They’re
the men and women who rise earlier than anyone
else on race day and are often still working long
after everyone else is in bed."
(stickybottle.com)
December
10, 2017
Raim: I want to get faster in 2018.
"Mihkel
Raim (Israel Cycling Academy) knew that he had the
speed to beat a lot of guys in the peloton in a
sprint finish, but the young Estonian had never
considered himself a true bunch sprinter. That
changed this season with a number of victories
from huge groups and Raim only wants to get faster
as he works on his finish for 2018." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
December
10, 2017
Fizik's airy Infinito R1 knitted
shoes.
"Fizik
decided to develop the R1 Knit for two main
reasons; the knitted fabric adds a degree of
comfort-improving flexibility while, as you would
imagine, drastically improving breathability too.
Using a fabric that has more holes than fabric
also reduces weight considerably."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com)
December
10, 2017
2017 Vlaamse Druivencross Cyclocross
at Overijse, Belgium LIVE - CX LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Vlaamse Druivencross Cyclocross at Overijse,
Belgium is Sunday, December 10. There will be live
streams for the elite women's and men's races.
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET. Men at 15:00 CET, 9am ET." (cyclingfans.com) Foto > Hans Deveuster December
10, 2017
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