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December
15, 2018
Van der Poel eases to victory at
Scheldecross.
"Van
Aert takes a distant second ahead of Aerts." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
15, 2018
Denise Betsema dominates at
Scheldecross.
"Brand
and Verdonschot round out the podium." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
15, 2018
A return to parity? Sky’s loss could
be the peloton's gain.
"A
dismantling of 'Fortress Froome' would level
peloton, though possibility of wealthy team
purchasing a block of Sky and becoming new
dominant force remains."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
15, 2018
Being There: Inside Trek HQ.
"What
was once nearly a football-field-size space that
was filled with the manufacturing of aluminum,
steel and carbon frames has now given way to the
needs of Trek’s successful Project One build
program, which is essentially a massive paint
booth."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
15, 2018
2018 DVV Trophy Cyclocross
Scheldecross in Antwerp, Belgium LIVE.
"The
2018 DVV Trofee Cyclocross Scheldecross in
Antwerp, Belgium is Saturday, December 15. There
will be live streams for the elite women and elite
men 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
15, 2018
Column
Two
Riders to watch at the US cyclocross
national championships.
"Stephen
Hyde will try and defend his title for a third
time in a row, while Katie Compton will attempt to
add an astonishing 15th consecutive national
cyclocross title to her long list of
accomplishments."
(cyclingnews.com) (Angelica Dixon)
December
15, 2018
Katie Compton: 40 going on 15.
"Making
history at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National
Championships is something Katie Compton has been
doing since 2009, the year she won her sixth
consecutive title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
15, 2018
VeloNews Gear Awards 2018: Giro
Aether's thoughtful update.
"We
give Giro the 'Thoughtful Update' award for its
brain-saving design that integrates MIPS
technology into the helmet shell."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
December
15, 2018
Dennis to ride Tour de France in 2019.
"The
time trial world champion last rode the Grande
Boucle in 2016 and instead competed at the Giro
d’Italia and Vuelta a España in each of his final
two years at BMC."
(cyclingpub.com) (Getty Images)
December
15, 2018
Bontrager Aeolus XXX 2.
"Designed
to refine the strengths of the Aeolus D3 and
improve both braking and aerodynamic effects in
crosswinds, Bontrager claims the Aeolus XXX is the
most researched rim they’ve ever produced." (roadbikeaction.com)
December
15, 2018
Column
Three
December
15, 2018
Which WorldTour team has the best kit
for 2019?
"We
take a close look at the new 2019 threads that the
top stars from Geraint Thomas to Peter Sagan will
wear when they race for their 2019 targets." (cyclingweekly.com)
Gregor Brown
December
15, 2018
Ochowicz targeting 20 wins in first
season as CCC Team.
"In
Denia, Spain, this week, the whole operation came
together, as riders and staff gathered for a
pre-season training camp, and Ochowicz set out the
team's vision and plans."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
15, 2018
Van Avermaet structures 2019 around
Classics, Tour de France and Worlds.
"Greg
Van Avermaet has confirmed his race program for
2019, his first season in the orange of the newly
rebranded CCC Team."
(cyclingnews.com)
December
15, 2018
Tubolito Tubo Road 700C.
"They
may be expensive, but compared to a tubeless
conversion - or a new wheelset - the Tubo Road
tubes from Tubolito are a cost-effective way of
shedding some weight. They promise some puncture
resistance benefits as well."
(road.cc) Neil Gander
December
15, 2018
Cycling Base Training Do’s and Dont's
for Amateur and Masters Cyclists.
"Throughout
the Time-Crunched Cyclist books, I have argued
against traditional base training because it is
incompatible with the busy lifestyles of so many
athletes."
(roadbikeaction.com) Chris Carmichael
December
15, 2018
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December
14, 2018
‘Sky wouldn’t remain a winning team on
a lower budget’, says Jonathan Vaughters.
"Vaughters
says companies will be more likely to invest in
the sport if Team Sky fail to find a new sponsor
with the same big budget."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
14, 2018
Ag2r to welcome Warbasse, team’s first
American rider.
"Veteran
team manager Vincent Lavenu likes Larry Warbasse's
talent as well as his personality, welcoming his
team's first American rider."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
14, 2018
Women’s only race may be key to
Colorado Classic’s financial future.
"The
Colorado Classic's aim to boost women's cycling is
a noble goal, but it also could secure the
financial future of the race."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Gruber)
December
14, 2018
Elevate KHS extends with Piccoli,
Rodriguez and Bassetti.
"The
returning riders will be crucial to the US
Continental team's stated goal of being the top
domestic team next year, expanding on the wins
Elevate KHS earned this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dan Munson)
December
14, 2018
Madison Flux saddle.
"The
Madison Flux is a classically shaped saddle with a
good level of padding. It's one of Madison's best
sellers, and has been aimed at mountain biking,
but I found it fine for use on the road." (road.cc) Jim Cotton
December
14, 2018
Syncros Tofino saddles short but
powerful with direct-mount accessories.
"The
new Syncros Tofino saddle range jumps on the short
nose, power position bandwagon but brings along
some unique features to set it apart." (bikerumor.com) Tyler
Benedict
December
14, 2018
2018 Christmas Gift Guide: Part Two.
"As
we draw one week closer to Santa’s night to shine,
the Emporium brings you the second installment of
our 2018 Christmas gift guide. With plenty more
great discounts, promotions and offers to bring in
the festive cheer we’d like to wish you a merry
Christmas and a happy new year."
(cyclingtips.com)
December
14, 2018
Column
Two
Bernard Hinault interview (Part 3): On
the attack.
"They
say that Flandriens, that other great cycling
nationality, are born with a brick in their
hearts. What it means is that sooner or later they
settle down close to where they were brought up in
order to build a home of their own." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Offside L'Equipe
December
14, 2018
CCC Team's new jerseys and 2019 Giant
TCR bike.
"CCC
Team has revealed their 2019 Giant TCR race bikes
and their new orange kit for the both men's and
women's teams."
(cyclingnews.com) (CCC Team)
December
14, 2018
Former Jelly Belly manager finds
sponsor to race on in 2019.
"The
19-year-old team that Danny Van Haute has directed
since the beginning will live on in 2019 with
support from Wildlife Generation."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
December
14, 2018
Trek Segafredo announces SRAM
partnership.
"Trek
Segafredo announced that they will use SRAM
components for the 2019 season, replacing Shimano
as their groupset supplier."
(cyclingnews.com) (Trek Segafredo)
December
14, 2018
‘Bottomless mimosas & gift baskets
for stage winners’: American company offers to ‘step
in’ and sponsor Team Sky.
"American
bike company Ritte Bicycles have trolled the
British WorldTour team with - what we assume to be
a mock [dr: and childish] sponsorship proposal." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
14, 2018
Beer, coffee and the High Country’s
best-kept riding secrets.
"There’s
a place where mountains topped with ghostly
forests tumble down to impossibly green fields,
where red dirt tracks weave through pine
plantations, where crystal lakes reflect the stony
peaks looming above them."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith
December
14, 2018
PEZ Holiday Gift Guide 2018 #5.
"Another
mixed bag of great gift ideas in our 5th holiday
guide. Marquee Caps from Walz, the Giro Cinder
helmet with MIPS, fork mount rack by Küat,
breathtaking images by Michael Blann, Scicon race
rain bag, Range torque ratchet, Knog Oi bell, the
new Riot Buckle shoes by BONT and Donnelly EMP
gravel tires."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
December
14, 2018
3 Bits of Japanese Tech.
"The
Izumi V chain, Pioneer SBT-PM91 dual-leg power
meter, and the Mino Ura Kagura DD direct-drive
trainer all from Japan.
The Minoura Kagura DD (pictured) is ready for anyone looking to put in some serious trainer time." (pelotonmagazine.com) December
14, 2018
Column
Three
December
14, 2018
Sky withdrawal provides Brailsford a
perfect exit from pro cycling.
"The
search for a new sponsor at Team Sky has been
described in some quarters as Dave Brailsford's
biggest challenge yet, and while that sentiment
holds water, it's also based on the assumption
that Brailsford has the desire to continue within
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com)
December
14, 2018
Clement calls time on pro career.
"Stef
Clement has decided to retire from the pro
peloton, and will take up a new role with Team
Jumbo Visma next season, the team has announced." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
14, 2018
Interbike is dead. Now what?
"Can
a single national bike industry event replace
Interbike? Maybe not, but a number of smaller
options help to fill the void."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
December
14, 2018
Cyclist's top rated products of
2018.
"We
test and review a high number of bikes and kit
over the course of a year, rating and criticizing
new releases from well known brands and newcomers
alike. Here are the bikes, kit and clothing we
liked best in 2018."
(cyclist.co.uk)
December
14, 2018
Gift ideas for the lady road
cyclist.
"If
you're looking for great gifts for women who love
road cycling, look no further! BikeRadar has
carefully collated a delightful selection of gifts
- from covetable kit to quirky stocking fillers. " (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeradar.com)
December
14, 2018
Best Bike Trainers.
"Smart
trainers are taking the indoor cycling world by
storm, helping recreate some of the challenging
conditions of riding outside without the cars,
smog, or lousy weather."
(roadbikereview.com) Jordan Villella
December
14, 2018
Silca Italian Army Knife Venti Multi
Tool.
"The
Silca Italian Army Knife Venti has pretty much
every tool you should need at the side of the
road, and more importantly it is very
user-friendly thanks to its shape."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
December
14, 2018
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December
13, 2018
Geraint Thomas: Sky pulling out is
amazing opportunity for other sponsors.
"Tour
de France winner Geraint Thomas has said that
Sky’s decision to stop funding Team Sky at the end
of 2019 came as a shock but he believes it is an
‘amazing’ opportunity for other sponsors." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
13, 2018
Sky’s budget was an anomaly, so what
does Dave Brailsford do now?
"Over
the past decade, Team Sky changed cycling. It
changed riders, too. For better or worse is a
matter of one’s interpretation, allegiance, and
willingness to believe. But the change - that part
isn’t up for debate."
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
December
13, 2018
USA Cycling announces 2019 Pro Road
Tour.
"The
2019 Pro Road Tour will include 45 days of racing,
with 16 of the 18 events offering races for both
Elite women and men."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
December
13, 2018
Van Aert to return to competition this
weekend at Scheldecross.
"World
champion Wout van Aert is back from training in
Spain and ready to tackle the upcoming UCI World
Cup races in Namur and Zolder, but first he'll
start this weekend with the DVV verzekeringen
trofee Scheldecross on Saturday in Antwerp." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
13, 2018
Merit Windmill spins up aero
five-spoke carbon gravel bike wheels.
"Looking
to create something a bit more unique, Merit Bikes
has developed a new 5-spoke carbon wheelset for
fast gravel riding."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
December
13, 2018
Le Col launches its first cycling
shoes.
"Le
Col says that its new Pro Carbon shoes, launched
today, are the result of years of development and
balance rigidity, weight and fit."
(cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman
December
13, 2018
2019 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0.
"While
Giant’s competitors were all talking aero this
summer, Giant instead was talking the language of
endurance bikes, and in pursuit of that
conversation, they flew a gaggle of journos to
Italy to preview their 2019 Defy. "
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
13, 2018
Column
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Vaughters: Team Sky situation is a
'wake-up call' for the sport.
"Slipsteam
Sports CEO Jonathan Vaughters has said that the
current situation with Team Sky set to lose their
title sponsor after this season should come as
"wake-up call" that professional cycling needs a
better business model for teams moving forward." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
13, 2018
Van Garderen Q&A.
"The
30-year-old American discusses his upcoming season
with EF Education First after seven seasons with
BMC Racing."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
December
13, 2018
Degenkolb agrees with plans to mortar
Arenberg cobbles.
"Degenkolb,
an ambassador for Les Amis de Paris Roubaix - the
volunteer group that maintains the cobbles for the
race - says that putting mortar between the rough
cobbles will allow the Arenberg to be ridden in
all weather."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
13, 2018
Why Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com is
the most dominant U.S. ‘cross team ever.
"From
its humble roots nearly 20 years ago, Cannondale
Cyclocrossworld.com's success springs from the
efforts of Stu Thorne."
(velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
December
13, 2018
Matthews to make long awaited Tour of
Flanders debut in 2019.
"Michael
Matthews (Team Sunweb) will finally make his Tour
of Flanders debut in 2019, setting the Belgian
Monument as the focal point of a spring campaign
that will feature an almost-complete set of
cobbled Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
13, 2018
Geraint Thomas says he "always had 100
per cent trust" in Chris Froome.
"When
I heard about the salbutamol case, it just didn't
stack up. You would have to be stupid to take well
over the permitted level when you are race leader
and you are being tested every day." (road.cc) Simon
MacMichael
December
13, 2018
Ten products I loved in 2018: Neal
Rogers.
"Without
question, my riding has changed dramatically over
the past couple of years - fewer long rides, less
road riding, more gravel, more mountain biking,
more Zwifting, more commuting."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
December
13, 2018
Nibali plans Giro-Tour double as
Bahrain Merida announce McLaren sponsorship.
"The
Bahrain Merida rider is continuing to chase big
results, having won all three Grand Tours and both
Italian Monuments."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
13, 2018
Abus Aventor helmet review.
"The
Aventor is slick. I’d go as far to say it’s the
most aesthetically pleasing helmet I’ve seen in
some time (how well I wear it probably less so).
It is pretty light - 264g for this size medium." (cyclist.co.uk) James
Spender
December
13, 2018
Tour de France victory 'now or never'
for Porte.
"Richie
Porte has a “now or never” opportunity to win a
Grand Tour in 2019, according to new teammate Koen
de Kort. Porte abandoned the Tour de France on
stage nine this year, after crashing in the
opening 10 kilometers."
(sbs.com.au) (cyclingweekly.com)
December
13, 2018
Column
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Froome to target 2019 Tour de France.
"Chris
Froome has pinpointed his goal for next season
firmly on the Tour de France, while commenting on
the departure of Team Sky's title sponsor after
2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP/Getty
Images)
December
13, 2018
Ferrand-Prevot out for four months
with iliac artery endofibrosis.
"Pauline
Ferrand-Prevot has announced that she will have to
sit out of competition for four months after
discovering she would need surgery to treat iliac
artery endofibrosis in both legs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
13, 2018
Bernard Hinault interview (Part 2):
The toy box in the corner.
"Part
two of three of the life of Bernard Hinault; as a
professional cyclist you miss out on family life,
grandchildren can be the way of making up for time
lost."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside L'Equipe
December
13, 2018
Pinarello to support Team Sky beyond
2019.
"Bike
brand Pinarello will support Team Sky beyond 2019,
convinced that team manager Dave Brailsford can
find a new title sponsor to replace Sky and so
keep the team alive."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
13, 2018
Jonny Bellis to take on director role
as Drops continue as Britain’s only UCI women’s
team.
"While
former pro Jonny Bellis will take the reins as
lead sports director, the team confirmed they will
not be paying riders unless a sponsor is found." (cyclingweekly.com)
Owen Rogers
December
13, 2018
Gear Up Girl gears up for 2019 women's
ride event.
"This
year the organized and supported ride will be held
on Sunday 10th March, 2019, timed to celebrate of
International Women’s Day (8 March) and encourage
all women to get on their bike,"
(bikeroar.com) Anthony Morrow
December
13, 2018
VeloNews Awards 2018: Vincenzo
Nibali, attack of the year.
"With
a bold attack on the route's final climb of the
Poggio, Nibali built on his reputation as a
fearless attacker with tactical nous." (velonews.com) Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December
13, 2018
The very best bikes and products from
2018.
"We
will look back at 2018 as one of the best years
for product development in all aspects of bike
tech; from top end wind-cheating machines, to new
safety features in hardware."
(cyclingweekly.com) Richard Windsor
December
13, 2018
All AG2R La Mondiale riders will be on
Strava for 2019 season.
"Any
Strava addicts out there might be pleased to hear
there’s a new reason to reason to check your feed
and dish out some Kudos in 2019."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: AG2R-La Mondiale)
December
13, 2018
More steep climbs but no mountain
finish for 2019 Tirreno Adriatico.
"The
2019 Tirreno Adriatico will include more short,
steep 'muri' climbs instead of a decisive mountain
finish, increasing the list of potential overall
winners."
(cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport)
December
13, 2018
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