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December 21,
2017
The Moment The Race Was Sold?
"There’s
news that the trial of Alexandr Vinokourov and Alexandr
Kolobnev over the alleged sale of the win Liège Bastogne
Liège is going ahead next March. This is an old story or
rather a slow story that has yet to reach a conclusion but
brings some intriguing angles from how the law will deal
with race tactics; to helping vs. explore how much a race is
actually worth rather than the prize list and more." (inrng.com)
December 21, 2017
Lance Armstrong: Chris Froome's reputation is
tarnished forever.
"He
could be completely exonerated and he is tarnished forever.
Damage is done," Armstrong said in his Stages
podcast. "You might think I am talking about him caring
about whether they write negative articles about him - he
may or may not."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December 21, 2017
New Polymer Spokes Claim to be Among the World’s
Lightest.
"The
Minnesota-based company, Berd, has developed a new type of
spoke made from polymer, which the company is claiming to be
among the world’s lightest. According to Berd, their
PolyLight spokes surpass the current standards of aluminum
and stainless steel, offering exceptional strength,
aerodynamics and durability over their metal counterparts." (capovelo.com)
December 21, 2017
Grand Tours, Worlds and Monuments to have a
video referee in 2018.
"The
three Grand Tours, four of the five Monuments - excluding Il
Lombardia - and the World Championships will all have video
commissaires next year, according to a report in Het
Nieuwsblad. The UCI will test the technology at the sport’s
biggest races in 2018 and if it proves successful they will
expand it to other races."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December 21, 2017
Dutch Journalist: Dumoulin’s Giro decision will
give Dutch cycling a boost.
"The
Sunweb rider will race the Giro, according to newspaper La
Gazzetta dello Sport, which is closely linked to race
organizer RCS Sport, and Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
The 27-year-old and his German WorldTour team will announce
the decision at the team presentation Jan. 4 in Berlin." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
December 21, 2017
WorldTour team bike guide.
"For the
2018 season we see a much more stable state of affairs.
Every WorldTour team from 2017 stays at the top of the sport
for 2018, and each team is also retaining the services of
the brands that provided them with bikes this season." (cyclingnews.com) (Daniel
Benson)
December 21, 2017
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 series: Not just for the
road.
"Shimano
launched the latest Dura-Ace just ahead of the 2016 Tour de
France; it was the biggest road group at the biggest road
race. Some 14 of the 18 WorldTour teams used either full or
partial Dura-Ace groups in 2017. But former European
cyclocross champion Toon Aerts and others are racing it
off-road, too."
(cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans / Immediate Media)
December 21, 2017
VeloNews awards 2017: Rivera’s dramatic Tour of
Flanders win.
"You may
have heard of Coryn Rivera‘s 70-something national
championship titles, across road, track, and cyclocross,
from her time as a junior, under-23, and elite racer. It’s a
staggering figure."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December 21, 2017
VeloNews awards 2017: van der Breggen is female
cyclist of the year.
"After
winning the Olympic road race in 2016, van der Breggen
enjoyed the most successful season of her young career,
dominating the women’s WorldTour from the spring through the
late summer, winning six races and the series title. At the
end of her fruitful year, she then helped her Dutch teammate
Chantal Blaak win the UCI world championships." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
December 21, 2017
‘No stress’ Van Avermaet remains focused on
Flanders quest.
"The BMC
classics captain is now Belgium’s undisputed cycling
superstar, but for years, Van Avermaet rode in the shadow of
Tom Boonen and Philippe Gilbert. Even if the big wins were
late in coming, it might not have been such a bad thing." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
December 21, 2017
Bugno aiming for third term as CPA President.
"Former
pro Gianni Bugno is going to seek a third term as president
of the riders' association, the CPA, when elections come at
the end of the 2018 season. The organization announced the
news in a press release after its Steering Committee met in
Milan this week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December 21, 2017
Call Me Dr. Zjilbert: Sunny Gilbert Works Hard
On, Off Her Cyclocross Bike.
"For
Gilbert, weekend work is overtime. The St. Louis native
works full-time as a PhD-holding scientist during the week
and then during cyclocross season, she hits the road for her
weekend day job. Gilbert joins fellow tall Van Dessel
Factory Racing teammate Cassie Maximenko in the team’s
double-career club."
(cxmagazine.com) photo: Peloton Sports
December 21, 2017
Israel Cycling Academy releases Turkish rider
Ahmet Orken.
"Israel
Cycling Academy announced on Thursday that it has released
its Turkish rider Ahmet Orken, who was under political
pressure following recent events in the Middle East. "My
family in Konya - especially my mother and brother - have
found themselves in a dire situation," the rider explained
in the press statement. "While I am thankful to be a
professional cyclist, I am a dedicated son and brother first
and foremost."
(cyclingpub.com)
December 21, 2017
Purpose and Peace: My perfect year of cycling.
"Five
years ago, my cycling lifestyle was one that many
spandex-clad riders can relate to. I did a ton of
semi-competitive group rides with friends and coworkers and
other enthusiasts. I rode a lot and trained hard enough to
race and do big all-day rides. I really enjoyed this phase
of my riding life and got pretty fit for a desk jockey. But
I got deep enough into the sport to see I was eternal pack
fodder."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Peter Flax
December 21, 2017
Cipollini RB1K: Massive Performance, Massive
Price Tag.
"The
concept behind the Cipollini bike company was to build the
machine Mario Cipollini wished he could have had when he
raced. While this could simply be written off as marketing
hype - and it undoubtedly is - it just happens to be true." (pelotonmagazine.com)
December 21, 2017
December 20,
2017
French magistrates investigating 'big-name
riders' for mechanical doping.
"The
investigation is reported to be looking at "links between
international teams, private companies and cycling’s highest
authorities". It suggests that “the 'extraterrestrial'
performances on some climbs have lead to doubts: have they
gone beyond the ‘biological doping’ that has been used in
the peloton for more than a century."
(cyclingnews.com) (James Huang/BikeRadar)
December 20, 2017
Van Moorsel: 'There is no proof' in alleged EPO
use ahead of 2000 Olympics.
"Leontien
Zijlaard-Van Moorsel is back in the news reiterating that
she did not take EPO during her illustrious professional
cycling career. The former Dutch racer told Wielerflits.nl,
"I cannot come with proof, because there is no proof." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
December 20, 2017
Dumoulin to target 2018 Giro d'Italia.
"De
Telegraaf journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs cited sources
in Italy in his report, saying that both Team Sunweb and
Dumoulin have confirmed with Giro d’Italia organizer RCS
Sport that the Dutchman will be on the start line in
Jerusalem, Israel on May 4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December 20, 2017
VeloNews awards 2017: Giro stage 16 is race of
the year.
"Tom
Dumoulin nearly lost - but ultimately saved his chance to
win - the Giro d’Italia during the epic, three-climb,
222-kilometer stage 16 over the Mortirolo, Passo dello
Stelvio, and Umbrailpass, which was punctuated by his very
public and inopportune call of nature."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December 20, 2017
Tom Dumoulin is first cyclist in 22 years to win
Dutch Male Athlete of the Year award.
"Dumoulin
is the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since
Danny Nelissen in 1995. Other cyclists to have won the
trophy include Erik Breukink, Joop Zoetemelk, Gerrie
Knetemann and Jan Janssen."
(cyclingpub.com) D'Alberto / Ferrari / Paolone / Spada
December 20, 2017
Movistar aligns with inclusion and gender
equality movement.
"Movistar
has achieved seven successful seasons as part of the men’s
WorldTour under their current title sponsor, but that isn't
enough for parent company Telefónica. The Spanish
multinational broadband and telecommunications provider has
duly recognized the importance of fostering inclusion and
gender equality, factors that have sparked the creation of
their new UCI women's team in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com)
December 20, 2017
Nikki and Matt Brammeier announce new MUDIIITA
cyclocross project.
"Nikki
Brammeier and husband Matt Brammeier are attempting to
increase participation in cyclocross across the UK with
their newly announced MUDIIITA cyclocross project. The
program, which is comprised of a professional cyclocross
team called MUDIIITA Canyon, a cyclocross academy and
cyclocross clinics and coaching, will launch on January 1." (cyclingnews.com) (Bert
Geerts/dcp-bertgeerts@xs4all.nl)
December 20, 2017
Pan-American Championships Move to Canada in
2018, Masters Categories Added.
"After a
successful weekend at Louisville’s Joe Creason Park in 2017,
the Pan-American Championships will be moving to Canada for
2018 and 2019. Given Christel Ferrier-Bruneau and Michael
van den Ham’s Elite podiums in Louisville and the expansion
of the Canadian UCI cyclocross calendar for 2018, the move
marks the latest in Canada’s growing cyclocross stature." (cxmagazine.com) D. Perker
December 20, 2017
Year in Review: Sanne Cant Wins First Worlds in
Battle for the Ages with Marianne Vos.
"When
the calendar turned to 2017, Sanne Cant (Beobank Corendon)
was just 26 years old. Despite her relatively young age,
Cant had reached the podium at the World Championships three
times, but she had never “won the big one,” as they say." (cxmagazine.com) M. Hilger
December 20, 2017
Gage Hecht grows into role as top U.S. under-23
rider.
"I don’t
know about that, it’s a strong field right now,” the 19 year
old Hecht says. “Eric’s [Brunner] been right on my heels
every race we’ve done. Spencer [Petrov], I haven’t really
gotten to race a fair U23 race only with him. He was
super-strong at the beginning of the season, and he broke
his chain at Pan-Ams. … It’s been a pretty strong pack." (velonews.com) Photo:
@pinnedgrit/Wil Matthews
December 20, 2017
Shimano power meters to dominate WorldTour
peloton in 2018.
"Ahead
of the 2018 season, 15 of the 18 WorldTour teams ride
Shimano components either fully or partly. Five of them use
the Japanese component giant’s wheels, of which two use
Shimano’s finishing kit brand PRO."
(cyclingnews.com) (Daniel Benson)
December 20, 2017
Hagens Berman Supermint confirm 2018 roster.
"America
team Hagen Berman Supermint has announced a 11-rider roster
for its third season in the women's pro peloton. Peta
Mullens in the only non-American on the roster following
several changes to the team line up."
(cyclingnews.com) (Snowy Mountain Photography)
December 20, 2017
Tom Pidcock signs to Team Wiggins for 2018.
"The 18
year old from Leeds said on Twitter on Wednesday: “Today is
the day I can finally officially announce my worst kept
secret of 2017. In 2018 I’ll be riding for @OfficialWIGGINS
on the road."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December 20, 2017
Israeli riders address Cycling Academy
opportunities.
"Israel
Cycling Academy began life as a development squad at the end
of 2014 with the help of Peter Sagan. They became the first
Israeli registered Pro Continental squad earlier this season
and aim to be the first to make it to a Grand Tour, with the
Giro d’Italia set to start in Israel next May." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
De Waele)
December 20, 2017
Q&A: Greg Henderson brings Olympic expertise
to U.S. men’s pursuit.
"Greg
Henderson retired from professional cycling earlier this
year and joined USA Cycling as one of several performance
directors with the newly formed National Team. Henderson
will work with track endurance and road athletes, but his
main responsibility is clear - the men’s team pursuit for
the 2020 Olympics."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
December 20, 2017
Mitchelton Scott riders set for 2018.
"Cycling
can often be an outlier within other sports. Talent rules
over all, we can talk about teamwork, technique and the
mental side of things all we want... but at the end of the
day there are only a few people in the world who can produce
a 75km/hr sprint at the end of a 200km stage and fewer still
that can climb Alpe D'Huez in under 40 minutes." (sbs.com.au)
December 20, 2017
Miguel Angel Lopez: Now my time has come.
"The
2017 season wasn't easy for Lopez, who first suffered a
tibia fracture during a training ride in Colombia and then
broke his finger during the Tour de Suisse, but it finished
on a positive note with two stage victories at the Vuelta a
España."
(cyclingpub.com) Jonathan Roorda
December 20, 2017
Oakley EVZero Range vs. Smith Optics Attack Max
sunglasses review.
"One
could be forgiven for thinking the Smith Optics Attack Max
and Oakley EVZero Range were penned by the same designer.
Although they’ve obviously not identical, both use a
frameless design and a large-format lens with a raised
center for maximum coverage. And just as Oakley does with
its Prizm lens technology, Smith Optics claims its ChromaPop
lens tints provide better color clarity and detail
definition than a more conventional lens."
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang
December 20, 2017
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc Dura-Ace Di2.
"The
Synapse traces its roots back to 2006, introduced at a time
when demand was growing for bikes that offered more comfort
than the race bikes they were loosely based on. For 2018 the
Synapse has been taken back to the drawing board - and the
results are very impressive."
(road.cc)
December 20, 2017
ENVE introduces new gravel specific wheelset.
"ENVE
are stretching their legs into the world of gravel specific
wheels with the M525 G. The new carbon wheelset will feature
a large 25mm internal rim diameter and will be laced onto
road disc brake hubs."
(road.cc)
December 20, 2017
12 most popular BikeRoar articles of 2017.
"We've
gotten into the habit of looking back at the year to see
which articles and reviews earned the most attention. It's
been a great way for our community to get up to speed or
re-acquainted with the top advice and topics so many others
were reading. We're glad you to have you take in this
year-end wrap-up and encourage you to enjoy even more in our
articles and tips archives."
(bikeroar.com) Anthony D. Morrow
December 20, 2017
15 of the best best bike bags and boxes.
"Take
your bike in the back of your car and, fair enough, you can
often just take the wheels off and/or fold down the rear
seats and put it in there. But if you want to get lots of
other luggage in too, using a dedicated bag will protect
your bike from bumps and scratches, and stop oil from your
bike getting on anything else."
(road.cc)
December 20, 2017
December 19,
2017
Vinokourov, Kolobnev to face corruption trial in
March.
"Astana
general manager Alexandre Vinokourov and former Katusha
rider Alexandr Kolobnev, accused of conspiring to fix the
finale of the 2010 Liège Bastogne Liège, will face judgement
in a Belgian court on March 13, 2018, Sudinfo.be
reported today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 19, 2017
LottoNL Jumbo's Antwan Tolhoek: I hope to
restore the confidence.
"Tolhoek
was one of three cyclists sanctioned by the team after using
sleep medicines without permission. He and Pascal Eenkhoorn
were suspended for two months and Spaniard Juan Jose Lobato
was sacked."
(cyclingpub.com)
December 19, 2017
Women’s peloton forms own union seeking
fairness, opportunities and wages.
"Nearly
half of the women’s UCI peloton races for less than 5,000
Euros (A$7,700) a year, with 17.5 percent of that group
going completely unpaid, and nine out of 10 signed their
contracts without any legal assistance."
(cyclingtips.com)
December 19, 2017
VeloNews awards 2017: Double national champ
Amber Neben.
"When
she turned 40, Amber Neben decided to simplify her life.
Rather than crisscross the globe chasing UCI points every
weekend, Neben streamlined her racing schedule to focus on
just two races: the world and national championships." (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B.
Gibson)
December 19, 2017
Geraint Thomas: I believe Chris Froome but I'm
racing my own Tour de France.
"Geraint
Thomas (Team Sky) has publicly come forward to back his team
leader Chris Froome after it was confirmed that the four
time Tour de France winner had failed an anti-doping test at
the Vuelta a Espana in September."
(cyclingnews.com)
December 19, 2017
Aru could join Dan Martin and Kristoff in UAE
Tour de France super team.
"Fabio
Aru could miss the Giro d'Italia and target the Tour de
France alongside new teammate Dan Martin as the UAE Team
Emirates look for global exposure in the sport's biggest
Grand Tour and carefully study the race routes and their
rivals' plans."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December 19, 2017
At 41, Oscar Sevilla is set to lead his team at
the Vuelta a San Juan.
"The 41
year old has been living in Colombia since 2010 and finished
second in the last edition of the Argentinian race, just
behind Bauke Mollema. "To finish second was not a surprise
for me because I often train with riders like Esteban Chaves
and Egan Bernal, but it made me very happy because I
prepared for it like if I was going to the Tour de France,"
he said."
(cyclingpub.com) (cyclingnews.com)
December 19, 2017
Two-month ban (which finished in October) for
Italian rider who blamed mother’s diuretic for positive test.
"Five
months after he was informed of the positive test, Bardiani
CSF has announced that the explanation of Bresciani’s
mother’s diuretic pill contaminating her son’s food was
accepted by the UCI, which imposed a two-month ban that
expired on October 10 - leaving Bresciani free to compete in
the 2018 season."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December 19, 2017
Specialized riders spotted wearing what look
like new S-Works shoes.
"The
changes look to be quite minor and masked by the white color
scheme. But, as far as our eagle eyes can tell, there are
what look to be some minor design changes, making these a
possible Specialized S-Works 7 pair of shoes?" (cyclingweekly.com)
December 19, 2017
A year on the Bike: Tom Owen’s most memorable
rides of 2017.
"I’d
never stepped foot on the continent of Africa before this
year. To fly into Freetown, Sierra Leone, then ride what was
essentially a hybrid ‘shopping bike’ from Bo, in the
south-east of the country all the way to the coast of
Liberia, was a pretty special first visit."
(roadcyclinguk.com) (annarachelphotography)
December 19, 2017
Froome problems may see Dan Martin forced to
share Tour team leader role.
"It
appears Chris Froome’s difficulties are causing UAE Team
Emirates to reconsider Fabio Aru for the Tour de France. Any
such decision would mean Irish rider Dan Martin would face
sharing the team leader role in France in July." (stickybottle.com)
December 19, 2017
Laurent Jalabert’s Look TT bike for sale on
eBay.
"A Look
time trial bike used by Laurent Jalabert in the 1996 season
has come up for sale on eBay. Coming in Jalabert's Once
livery, the bike boasts some impressively deep fairings to
make it more slippery as well as 3T Crono aerobars on Look’s
proprietary Ergo stem."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December 19, 2017
15 of the best winter tires.
"If
you're going to carry on riding through winter, the cold,
wet conditions are best handled with heavier, grippier and
more puncture resistant tires than your summer rubber.
Fortunately there are plenty of winter specific tires out
there." (road.cc)
December 19, 2017
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