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December
21, 2018
With Roglic, Mollema, 2019 Giro field
just keeps getting better.
"It
is still early days, but the 2019 Giro d’Italia is
shaping up to have quite the start list. Why the
apparent uptick in interest? Next year’s
challenging route, has a mix of time trial
kilometers and knee-busting climbs." (velonews.com) Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December
21, 2018
Jumbo Visma confirm Van Aert for Milan
San Remo, Flanders, Paris Roubaix.
"The
Jumbo Visma WorldTour team held their 2019 team
presentation at Jumbo headquarters in Veghel on
Friday, confirming the Spring Classics schedule
for newcomer Wout van Aert."
(cyclingnews.com) (LottoNL Jumbo)
December
21, 2018
Gallopin to focus on stage races over
Classics in 2019.
"Tony
Gallopin will take a step back from the spring
Classics in 2019 in order to sharpen his focus on
stage racing. The Frenchman finished 11th overall
at this year's Vuelta a España."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
21, 2018
Caleb Ewan and Amanda Spratt headline
January's Bay Crits.
"The
Lexus Blackburn Bay Crits return for 2019 with
arguably the best line-up of big-name Australian
pro riders yet, who will kick off Australia's
'summer of cycling' with three days of racing in
and around Geelong starting on New Year's Day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
December
21, 2018
Cylance will return in 2019 as part of
new team structure.
"Cylance
will return to the UCI women's peloton for another
season in 2019, although the team structure behind
the California tech company's sponsorship will
change significantly."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
21, 2018
Column
Two
USA Cycling hires Rob DeMartini as new
CEO.
"USA
Cycling has hired former New Balance President
& CEO Rob DeMartini to replace outgoing CEO
Derek Bouchard-Hall. Cyclingnews
understands the US governing body intends to make
an official announcement in January." (cyclingnews.com) The
Boston Globe
December
21, 2018
Signing Froome would be an expensive,
complicated deal.
"The
sudden prospect of having a four-time Tour de
France winner on the rider market in 2019 offers
up a succulent prize for many teams in the
peloton. Or does it?"
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
21, 2018
U23 Women, U23 Men, Junior Men 2019
United States Worlds Team Announced.
"I
am really excited about the level of talent and
ability in these young riders that are
representing USA Cycling at the 2019 UCI
Cyclocross World Championships,” said new USA
Cycling Cyclocross Director Jesse Anthony." (cxmagazine.com)
December
21, 2018
Aru: 2019 Tour de France route suits
me better than Giro d'Italia.
"Fabio
Aru is still undecided as to whether to ride the
Giro d’Italia or Tour de France in 2019. The UAE
Team Emirates rider was previously expected to
line out at the Giro, though he pointed out that
the route of the Tour has three individual time
trials."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
21, 2018
Bicycle Association warns of safety
issue with certain combinations of carbon rims and
pads.
"A
cyclist bought a set of used carbon-rim wheels
without the user manual, who then bought a set of
brake pads described as "for carbon rims." The
components turned out to be dangerously
incompatible and an accident occurred." (road.cc) Alex Bowden
December
21, 2018
Paris Roubaix winner Mathew Hayman to
stay with Mitchelton Scott after retirement.
"The
Australian has been offered a job handling special
projects at his Mitchelton Scott team with an eye
on a more specific career in future." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
21, 2018
Bontrager Garmin Edge 1030.
"Not
much is different from the existing 1030. The
aesthetics are the biggest noticeable difference
with the new Bontrager version a sleek black and
on the face is badged with the Bontrager name. The
Bontrager version will also come loaded with
Bontrager Light Control and Trek Certified Service
Reminders. "
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
21, 2018
Cycling cheap tricks: Everyday
alternatives to expensive bike products.
"Most
of us like to treat ourselves to cool new bike
stuff from time to time but there's a place for
saving money too, so here are some tips for using
everyday alternatives to expensive cycling
products."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
December
21, 2018
Bontrager now offers Two-Year, No-Cost
Replacements for carbon wheel owners.
"Trek
and Bontrager’s updated Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty
Program now covers all damage to carbon wheels
within the first 2 years of ownership, a guarantee
meant to put any consumer at ease."
(bikerumor.com)
December
21, 2018
Column
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December
21, 2018
Why Trek Segafredo signed ten-year-old
school girl, Ruby Isaac.
"Trek
Segafredo has signed its newest and youngest
recruit - 10 year old Ruby Isaac. The
Kettering-based rider who will be a junior
advocate on the team is already well known to many
cycling fans for her awe-inspiring skills on the
rollers, and her mountain biking trickery." (rouleur.cc)
December
21, 2018
Tacx NEO 2 Smart Trainer In-Depth
Review.
"While
the Tacx NEO 2 was the last product of the year
that Tacx announced - a mere 45 days ago - it’s
actually shipping already, unlike it’s bigger
brother the long-awaited Neo Smart Bike." (dcrainmaker.com)
December
21, 2018
How to set up your indoor training
arsenal to take full advantage of Zwift.
"Thanks
to the virtual riding community Zwift, riding
indoors is no longer a tedious, mind-numbing
chore. In fact, it’s quite fun."
(velonews.com)
December
21, 2018
Gene Bates joins staff of Mitchelton
Scott men's team.
"Mitchelton
Scott announced changes to their directeur sportif
line-up with lead women’s DS Gene Bates set to
move over to the men’s squad for 2019. Bates has
been working with the women’s team for the past
five years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
21, 2018
PEZ Holiday Gift Guide 2018 #6.
"There's
not much time left to get those holiday gifts
before the 25th, so here are some more handy
hints. T-Handle Folio Kit from Silca, Condor
Winter Bobble Hat, FLY6 Rear-facing bike dashcam
by Cycliq, SIDI Winter Clothing, SCICON
AeroComfort 3.0 bike bag, Orbea Orca M20, and
gifts from WAHOO."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
December
21, 2018
Mavic Cosmic Ultimate; Product Test.
"The
new Cosmic Ultimate is designed with a low-profile
collar to provide additional ankle movement and
range in motion when a rider gets out of the
saddle. Also new on the shoe is the carbon SLR
outsole."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
21, 2018
BH Quartz Aero Disc is the first
aerodynamic endurance road bike.
"BH
knows that most cyclists aren’t actually road
racers. So why do you have to buy the latest aero
road race bike to get the latest in aerodynamic
performance? Their answer, the new Quartz Aero
Disc."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
December
21, 2018
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December
20, 2018
Lowlights of 2018.
"Having
picked five highlights of the sporting year, now a
look a few things that weren’t so enjoyable,
hopefully in a constructive light rather than a
long whinge."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
December
20, 2018
Oss: The positive energy around Peter
Sagan makes the difference.
"It
is little coincidence that Peter Sagan's seven
victories this season, including Paris Roubaix,
three stage wins and the green jersey at the Tour
de France were all secured with the assistance of
Daniel Oss."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
20, 2018
Mareczko to lead CCC Team in first
race at Tour Down Under.
"Jakub
Mareczko will lead the CCC Team at the Tour Down
Under in January, where Jim Ochowicz's set-up -
formerly BMC Racing - will be making their racing
debut in their new identity."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Polartec Kometa)
December
20, 2018
Bikerumor Editor’s Choice
Awards 2018 - Zach's Best Bikes & Gear Picks.
"As
usual, there was no shortage of incredible
products making this selection process quite
difficult. Everything here is something that I
have actually used, but more importantly would
continue to use. If you’re looking for the best,
our Editor’s Choice lists are a great place to
start."
(bikerumor.com) Zach Overholt
December
20, 2018
Column
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Analysis: More balanced Vuelta route
still packs punch.
"Just
when it seems like the other grand tours are
trying to emulate the Vuelta a España, the Spanish
grand tour decided to go old-school. At least by
Vuelta standards."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
December
20, 2018
Simon Yates: Longer climbs of 2019
Vuelta a Espana suit me.
"The
Mitchelton Scott rider claimed his first Grand
Tour title when he won the overall classification
at this year’s race, beating Enric Mas and Miguel
Angel Lopez to take the title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
December
20, 2018
Cadel and the swell: Geelong, the
Great Ocean Road and coastal riding bliss.
"Port
Phillip Bay, a tranquil horseshoe of water almost
completely enclosed at its south by twin
peninsulas, is best known as being the home of
Melbourne. But on the western arm of that
horseshoe, nestled in Corio Bay, lies another city
- Geelong - that’s had a role almost as
significant in Victoria’s economic and cycling
history."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography: Tim Bardsley-Smith
December
20, 2018
Great Moments of the 2018 UCI
WorldTour.
"Thankfully,
the 2019 WorldTour is less than a month away.
There will be a slightly different scoring system
in place, and Pro Continental teams will be
selected for inclusion in WorldTour races by a
ranking system."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
December
20, 2018
Trek's first e-Road Bike, the Domane+.
"Trek
has ventured into e-road with an electrified
version of their popular Domane endurance bike,
the Domane+. They say its Bosch drive system
"sustains Tour de France speeds at
cycling-around-the-block efforts."
(road.cc) Jack Sexty
December
20, 2018
Wiggins: ‘If Team Sky fold the sport
will be worse off’.
"Wiggins,
who became Britain’s first Tour de France winner
with the team in 2012, said that broadcaster Sky
should be thanked for their contribution to the
sport over the last decade."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty
Images)
December
20, 2018
Column
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December
20, 2018
Tosh Van der Sande reacts to positive
doping test: I will work to clear my name.
"Van
der Sande claims the mistake was done in the form
at the doping control. "I took this intranasally.
In the hustle and bustle, the form mentioned
'Mometasone spray' instead of 'Sofrasolone', which
is used for the same medical issues." (cyclingpub.com)
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
20, 2018
Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin and
Vincenzo Nibali to race inaugural UAE Tour.
"The
inaugural UAE Tour is set to draw a phenomenal
field early next year, including Chris Froome, Tom
Dumoulin, Vincenzo Nibali and Rohan Dennis." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
20, 2018
Canyon SRAM sign Israeli champions
Shapira and Gafinovitz.
"Canyon
SRAM announced on Wednesday the signing of two new
riders to their 2019 roster: Israeli national road
champion Omer Shapira and Israeli national
individual time trial champion Rotem Gafinovitz." (cyclingnews.com)
(Canyon SRAM)
December
20, 2018
UAE Team Emirates show off 2019
jersey.
"UAE
Team Emirates have revealed their new jersey for
the forthcoming season, with Dan Martin, Alexander
Kristoff and Fabio Aru showing off the new
design."
(cyclingnews.com) (UAE Team Emirates)
December
20, 2018
Fizik Aliante R3 Regular saddle.
"The
Fizik Aliante R3 Regular is a medium-width,
scoop-shaped saddle that's firmer than some
previous Aliante models, and is therefore best
suited to hard efforts."
(road.cc) John Stevenson
December
20, 2018
MET unveils Codatronca short tail
helmet to help more riders reap rewards of aero
tech.
"Not
all time trials are fast and flat. As a
consequence, brands have begun to create dedicated
helmets solutions. The latest one? The MET
Codatronca."
(cyclingweekly.com)
December
20, 2018
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December
19, 2018
VeloNews Awards 2018: Giro stage 19,
race of the year.
"We
interview the main protagonists to re-create the
spectacular stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia when
Chris Froome seized the GC lead."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
19, 2018
Sosa trains with Team Sky in Mallorca.
"Ivan
Sosa confirmed his transfer to Team Sky this week
while attending a first training camp with the
British squad in Mallorca. Sosa had originally
been linked to Trek Segafredo but backed out of
the deal to sign a three-year contract with Team
Sky."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Polartec-Kometa)
December
19, 2018
Greipel starts to build new lead-out
train at Arkea Samsic.
"Routines
set in pretty deep over the course of eight years,
and 36 is a ripe old age to rip them up, but Andre
Greipel is starting from scratch after leaving
Lotto Soudal for Arkéa Samsic, and the first
building blocks were put in place at the weekend." (cyclingnews.com)
(Thomas Maheux)
December
19, 2018
Stocking stuffers for cyclists.
"You
don’t have to buy the rider in your life a new
bike to make their day. Check out these stocking
stuffers for cyclists that are sure to please. " (roadbikereview.com)
Josh Patterson
December
19, 2018
Merida Mission CX 8000.
"Fast,
direct and heaps of fun to race, but pricey for
the spec and a few flaws detract from the
brilliant ride."
(road.cc) Liam Cahill
December
19, 2018
Column
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2019 Vuelta a Espana offers eight
mountaintop finishes, goes off road.
"The
2019 Vuelta a España will trim back on its
trademark summit finishes but the route remains
just as mountainous as in previous years. To add
to the challenge, the peloton will be treated to
an unprecedented section of four kilometres of
off-road racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
19, 2018
Floyd’s lures strong lineup with the
promise of off-road races.
"Floyd's
Pro Cycling attracts domestic heavy hitters with
enthusiasm for "multi-surface events" and a solid
infrastructure."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
December
19, 2018
Greg Van Avermaet dreams Tour of
Flanders and Yorkshire World Championships success
in 2019.
"The
Belgian Classics maestro has stepped up to the top
spot in the new Polish WorldTour team after the
departure of the general classification hopefuls
from the former BMC team."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December
19, 2018
Movistar not looking past troubled Sky
just yet.
"The
Spanish outfit isn’t celebrating the possible
demise of Team Sky at the end of 2019. In fact,
Movistar’s top riders fully expect Sky to remain
its most dogged nemesis not only in 2019, but
beyond as well."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
19, 2018
Zwift secures $120 million with aims
to expand e-sports and play a leading role in the
future of professional cycling.
"Founder
Eric Min has said he wants Zwift racing to become
the “first true e-sport of its kind” and that he
believes the platform will “play a leading role in
the future of professional cycling." (cyclingweekly.com)
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
December
19, 2018
EF Pro Cycling announce former NYC
Marathon director as new president.
"EF
Education First announced Wednesday the
appointment of Mary Wittenberg, a sport and
fitness executive, as the new president of EF Pro
Cycling. She will work between the company and the
team, and alongside EF Pro Cycling's CEO Jonathan
Vaughters to help the team reach new audiences." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
19, 2018
Campenaerts prioritizes Olympics over
'idol' Bradley Wiggins' Hour Record.
"Victor
Campenaerts has been forced to dial back his
preparations for next season due to a knee injury,
but the Belgian time trial specialist has
pinpointed the Olympic Games time trial as his
main objective in the short-term future." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
19, 2018
Tom Dumoulin’s Vincent van Gogh
inspired Giant road bike - yours for €19,500.
"When
Giant Bicycles wanted to create a special bike to
gift Tom Dumoulin for his recent wedding, and as a
gesture of their appreciation for all the
victories he has brought the bike brand as they
part company in 2019."
(road.cc) David Arthur
December
19, 2018
Column
Three
Tosh Van der Sande returns positive
test at Gent Six Day.
"Lotto
Soudal announced today that rider Tosh Van der
Sande has returned a positive anti-doping test
from the Gent Six Day, a track race that took
place from November 12-18."
(cyclingnews.com)
December
19, 2018
December
19, 2018
Lizzie Deignan: I really love cycling
again.
"Lizzie
Deignan says that she could make her racing return
earlier than the June deadline she had set
herself. Nearly two months into training after
giving birth to her first child, things are
progressing nicely."
(cyclingnews.com) (Trek Segafredo)
December
19, 2018
Polar Vantage V Multisport GPS
In-Depth Review.
"It’s
been four months since Polar announced their new
Vantage series of multisport watches. This series
is currently comprised of two watches, the Vantage
V and Vantage M."
(dcrainmaker.com)
December
19, 2018
Team Sunweb main sponsor taken over by
investment firm.
"Sunweb
Group, a Dutch-Swiss holiday business, has been
bought by a Scandinavian German ‘venture
investment’ brand, Triton."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Ballinger
December
19, 2018
Shoe Roundup: Quoc readies for
Weekend, BH EVO Vintage road & FLR trail
Rexston.
"BH
continues to grow their Sport line of clothing
& accessories, with a new premium classic road
shoe. Mixing retro style & modern
construction, the BH EVO Vintage road shoe is an
exercise in trimming the fat."
(bicycling.com) Cory Benson
December
19, 2018
Huub Wattbike's John Archibald sets
new individual pursuit record.
"Racing
at the Swiss Track Cycling Challenge on Wednesday,
the Scot blew away the competition by averaging
57.5kmh across the 4km distance to knock four
tenths off of the original record which was held
by Australian Jack Bobridge back in 2011." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe
Robinson)
December
19, 2018
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