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January
9, 2021
Pavla Havlikova takes Czech women's elite
cyclocross crown.
"Record
eighth title for defending champion Pavla Havlíková.
Nikola Noskova finishes in second, Karla Štěpánová in
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 9,
2021
Michael Boros wins fourth title at Czech
cyclocross nationals.
"Michael
Boroš is first while Tomáš Paprstka second, and Josef
Jelinek third in elite men's race"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 9,
2021
Live: 2021 Cyclocross National Championships
- Where to watch your countries racing!
"Find
all the information for the 2021 Cyclocross National
Championships from around the World, held on Saturday
the 9th and Sunday the 10th of January.
We
will update this page with further information when it
becomes available."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Challenge Mallorca 2021 has been postponed.
"The
four races, the Trofeo Ses Salines, Trofeo Serra de
Tramuntana, Trofeo Andratx and the Trofeo Playa de Palma
were set to take place between January 28-31 but
organizers have submitted a request to postpone until
May 13-16." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images)
January 9,
2021
FormMount OTS Garmin mount is a tidy
solution for gravel riders with bar bags.
"The
FormMount OTS is designed for mountain bikes, but it
works well for gravel bikes, too. You just swap out a
steerer tube spacer for this 5mm-tall composite carbon
mount." By Ben
Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney
January 9,
2021
Peaty's Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser review.
"Peaty’s
Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser works rather well, and it's
got a minty fresh scent too. You still need to get in
there and scrub to shift the grimiest of grimes,
though." By
Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Live: Belgian Cyclocross National
Championship, Sunday.
"België
Kampioenschap BK Veldrijden in Meulebeke held on Sunday,
January 10th.
Elite
Women - 13:45 (7:45am ET).
Elite
Men - 15:15 (9:15am ET)."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Column
Two
Caleb Ewan on Dylan Groenewegen: ‘He knows
he made a big mistake.’
"Have
all sprinters moved off their line in a sprint? Yes. But
maybe he went a little bit too far across the road.
That’s the way he sprints. He’s done it before." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
January 9,
2021
Peter Sagan to return to classics as part of
packed 2021 schedule.
"It
will be a case of the more the merrier for Peter Sagan
in 2021. The Slovak star is planning an ambitious
calendar this season that will see him targeting races
from February through August with little room for
breath."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stephane Mahe - Pool/Getty Images
January 9,
2021
Poels and Haig target Ardennes, Tour de
France, and Olympic spots in 2021.
"Both
men are aiming to take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games
in August - should it go ahead - with the Ardennes
Classics a key part of the selection process along the
way." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 9,
2021
Trek hit with lawsuit over WaveCel helmet
safety claims.
"Do
you remember reading about Bontrager’s new WaveCel
helmet technology, and thinking to yourself that it
sounded too good to be true?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)photo by James Huang
January 9,
2021
2021 team preview: Team BikeExchange Women.
"BikeExchange
lost the rider who claimed almost half of the entire
team's points tally but have retained a strong core
group and added some fresh talent."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Team
BikeExchange)
January 9,
2021
2021 Team Preview: Movistar.
"The
longest-running team in the WorldTour peloton, Eusebio
Unzué's Spanish squad dates back to 1980, racing as
Reynolds, Banesto, ibanesto.com, Illes Balears, and
Caisse d'Epargne, before telecom giant Movistar took
over title sponsorship in 2011."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
January 9,
2021
Cotic Escapade.
"Although
designed, developed, engineered and tested by Cotic at
their hub, the Escapade is among a range of Cotic's
frame that are handmade in Taiwan."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Column
Three
Marc Hirschi joins UAE Team Emirates on a
three-year contract.
"Earlier
this week the cycling world was abuzz with the news that
Marc Hirschi and Team DSM, formerly Team Sunweb, were to
part ways less than a week into 2021 and with a year
remaining on Hirschi’s contract."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photo by @PhotoFizza
January 9,
2021
Operation Aderlass doctor faces five and a
half year prison sentence as case draws to a close.
"The
ruling is expected on Friday January 15, with Dr.
Schmidt having admitted to helping athletes blood dope
since 2012, claiming to have wanted to help them from
harming themselves by offering his professional
expertise." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Peter Kneffel/AFP via
Getty Images)
January 9,
2021
Pinarello Grevil gravel bike review.
"The Grevil is an outlandish aero gravel race bike but has Pinarello made too much of a sacrifice in the name of speed?" By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) January 9,
2021
Caleb Ewan’s goal in 2021: Win stages in all
three grand tours.
"At
only 26-years-old, Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) is already
part of an exclusive group of cyclists with stage
victories in all Grand Tours."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Mikel Landa aiming for Giro d’Italia podium
and Tour de France challenge in 2021.
"Bahrain
Victorious sketch out goals and schedules for the year
ahead of training camp in Altea, Spain."
(velonews.com)Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
January 9,
2021
Sidi Genius 10 Review.
"Updating
your best-selling product requires striking a careful
balance. Stray too far from a beloved design, or lose
the essence of what made it so popular, and it very
likely won’t continue to sell nearly as well." (pelotonmagazine.com)
(Credit not Found)
January 9,
2021
Column
One
January
8, 2021
January 8,
2021
Richie Porte confirmed alongside Annette
Edmondson on national teams for Santos Festival of
Cycling.
"The
two events are set to replace the Tour Down Under after
the WorldTour race was canceled this year. The
replacement event runs from January 21-24 but there have
been recent concerns."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
January 8,
2021
Egan Bernal not holding back as recovery
ramps up.
"The
2019 Tour champ is clocking up some serious mileage as
he looks to bounce back from a nagging injury that put a
puncture in his yellow jersey defense in France last
summer."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
Teuns, Colbrelli and Mohoric lead Bahrain
Victorious' eclectic Classics squad.
"Absence
of a big-name Classics winner throws up leadership
opportunities in the spring."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
January 8,
2021
Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet review: 5 stars and
great styling at a fair price.
"Few
helmet companies seem to have figured out the secret to
nailing Virginia Tech’s testing protocol quite as well
as Lazer. Its latest model - the Sphere MIPS - is more
affordable than more premium models while still offering
top-rated protection."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
January 8,
2021
Enormous Oakleys, rad Rapha headphones and
swish Shimano shoes.
"2021
is off to a banging start with yet another lockdown, and
this time it doesn’t even come with a side-order of
beautiful weather. Rude."By
Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 8,
2021
Live: 2021 Cyclocross National Championships
- Where to watch your countries racing!
"Find
all the information for the 2021 Cyclocross National
Championships from around the World, held on Saturday
the 9th and Sunday the 10th of January.
We
will update this page with further information when it
becomes available."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
Folding e-bike with regenerative braking and
claimed 100-mile range.
"A
100-mile range, all-terrain e-bike with regenerative
braking and a folding frame has raised over £1m via
Kickstarter. Priced at around £1,500, the Rocket Bike is
expected to ship in July."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo: Rocket
January 8,
2021
Column
Two
This rider agency wants to create cycling’s
answer to Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Corso
Sports widens the marketing net for its stars in new
deals with top soccer agent, London agency." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
January 8,
2021
Viral Marketing.
"Pro
cycling is often blatantly commercial with teams named
after flooring brands, supermarkets or lotteries.
Meanwhile the rationale behind Astana, Bahrain, Israel
or UAE Emirates isn’t as obvious."
(inrng.com) Photo Fizza
January 8,
2021
Sam Bennett: I don't know if I'm the best
sprinter or not.
"How
am I going to do anything to show that I’m good enough
to be in this position? I didn’t think that I’d do
something big to put a bike there, but I just wanted to
justify my position."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wout
Beel)
January 8,
2021
An exclusive look at Michael Matthews' new
Bianchi race bikes.
"Matthews'
Bianchi Oltre XR4 for sprinting and Specialissima for
climbing, with a glimpse back in time for good measure." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michael Matthews)
January 8,
2021
New ‘smart’ cycling shorts use electric
current to enhance muscle performance.
"Sensors
in the shorts monitor muscle activity, sending
information to an AI tool within the shorts that
calculates which muscles need stimulating." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
CeramicSpeed 3D-printed Ti OSPW system.
"Regardless of the exorbitant sticker price few can dispute it's an achingly beautiful piece of engineering." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingfans.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) January 8,
2021
iGO Carbon CGV: Complex, Yet Easy To Use.
"Every
once in a while we learn about a new bike that pushes
the envelope or offers features we haven’t seen before
in terms of technology advances or within a certain
price point."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
Gear Break: Castelli, Austin Cycles, Sidi,
KitBrix, Chrome Industries & Kane.
"The ‘Holiday Season’ is just a memory, but maybe there is something you still want? New and top kit in Gear Break 2021." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) January 8,
2021
2021 Predictions: What’s coming for the
Mountain Bikes of the future?
"In
general, things are looking pretty bleak for bicycle
inventory heading into 2021. The combination of
exploding demand, supply chain shortages, and global
shipping constraints will likely mean slim pickings when
it comes to new bikes and gear."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 8,
2021
Column
Three
Operation Aderlass, Operacion Puerto
approach closure with two different outcomes.
"Schmidt
faces five and a half year sentence as Fuentes leaves
prosecutors holding his bags."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 8,
2021
Comment: The priority vaccination of UAE
Team Emirates riders has left me feeling uneasy.
"Every
vaccine that was stuck into a rider’s arm on Thursday
moves us a step further away from the situation of 2020
repeating itself in 2021."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
Cofidis to launch women's team in 2022.
"We
will have a women’s team as part of the Cofidis group
from 2022. It won’t be this year because we need time to
put it together and gather the resources, but in 2022 we
will certainly have one."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 8,
2021
Pauline Ferrand Prevot's Switch to Absolute
Absalon Confirmed.
"Reigning
XCO World Champion Pauline Ferrand Prevot has signed
with the Absolute Absalon team for 2021 and beyond after
racing for Canyon since 2016."
(pinkbike.com) Photo: Ride BMC
January 8,
2021
Nearly 50 WorldTour and ProTeam riders, 20
women retire in 2020.
"Spanish
veteran Fran Ventoso is the latest WorldTour pro to call
time on his racing career. Ventoso, 38, raced in 2020
with CCC Team, and announced Thursday he would end his
career that included stage wins at the Giro d’Italia and
Vuelta a España, with stints at Saunier Duval, Movistar,
and BMC Racing."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 8,
2021
FSA K-Force WE Semi-Wireless Electronic
Drivetrain Review.
"FSA
K-Force WE is a 2x semi-wireless drivetrain, meaning the
hydraulic brake / shift levers are powered individually
by a CR2032 coin cell battery and communicate wirelessly
with the derailleurs."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8,
2021
Save on Bont, Giro and more in the New Year
sales.
"Deals
on cycling shoes aren't the easiest to come by so take
advantage of our best cycling shoe deals to save money." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
January 8,
2021
Vittoria Terreno Mix 38mm gravel tire
review.
"Vittoria's Terreno Mix is heavy but well priced. Tubeless setup is easy on this all-round gravel tire, which features a versatile mix of decent rolling ability and lifespan." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) January 8,
2021
Column
One
January
7, 2021
January 7,
2021
Star-studded WorldTour startlist expected at
Volta ao Algarve.
"The
five-stage Volta ao Algarve is set to see its most
prestigious start sheet yet in 2021. The Portuguese
race, February 17-21, will host 14 WorldTour teams." (velonews.com) (Credit not
Found)
January 7,
2021
2021 Team Preview: Team DSM Women.
"Team
DSM are well-known as a powerful one-day race team with
a mix of youth and experience, and that carries over
into the 2021 season."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Team DSM)
January 7,
2021
2021 Team Preview: Intermarché Wanty Gobert.
"The
Belgian team joins the WorldTour but do they have the
quality to cope at the highest level?"
(cyclingnews.com) By Daniel Benson (Image credit:
Intermarche Wanty Gobert)
January 7,
2021
Can fasting make you a better cyclist?
"Intermittent
fasting is a growing trend in nutrition for its many
health benefits that include lowering insulin levels,
improving blood sugar and protecting against diabetes
and heart disease."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
Laurens De Plus: ‘I want to prove myself and
show what I can do.
"Laurens
De Plus says he can’t wait to kickstart his career at
Ineos Grenadiers in the upcoming 2021 season after only
appearing for former team Jumbo Visma four times in
2020." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
January 7,
2021
Espresso a day keeps the death away.
"Good
news for espresso lovers. Along with the well-documented
performance enhancement a shot offers, Italian
scientists have now found it can help prevent death,
which is always good."by
Ronan McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 7,
2021
Best budget helmets and today's best deals
in the New Year sales.
"Looking
for a bike helmet without compromising safety? Check out
our roundup of the best budget helmets, along with the
best deals in the New Year sales."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 7,
2021
Best road handlebars: How to choose the best
handlebars for your bike.
"Finding
the right road handlebars for your bike can make a huge
difference in your comfort, here's our roundup of the
best." By
Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vision)
January 7,
2021
Why do cyclists dress like that?
"Cyclists
dress themselves in many items that are a mystery to
non-cyclists. But functionally, they all have a use (to
some extent)."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 7,
2021
Irish cyclists dispute head injury study,
reject mandatory cycling helmet law.
"The
solution to keeping people safe and feeling safe is two
things: separate infrastructure for cycling - and this
is being provided through the Program for Government.
And also we need to change our speed limits - we need to
reduce the speed on our roads in urban areas." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Found)
January 7,
2021
Column
Two
January 7,
2021
US Cross Star Katie Compton.
"As
we are in the midst of the cyclocross season with the
World championships in a few weeks, Ed Hood has caught
up with US star of the mud - Katie Compton. Over fifteen
years at the top end of cyclocross is quite some
record." By
Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 7,
2021
2021 Predictions: What’s coming for Road
& Gravel bikes of the future?
"Like
every category, 2021 will pose some major hurdles for
road & gravel bike availability. And while that may
make it harder to find your next dream bike, we won’t be
surprised to see these two categories continue to evolve
in a number of ways."
By Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
Live: 2021 Cyclocross National Championships
- Where to watch your countries racing!
"Find
all the information for the 2021 Cyclocross National
Championships from around the World, held on Saturday
the 9th and Sunday the 10th of January.
We
will update this page with further information when it
becomes available."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
The advice that put Chris Froome on track at
the Vuelta a España.
"Longtime
training partner Cameron Wurf urged four-time Tour de
France winner to "start over."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Velo Images/ISN
January 7,
2021
Belgian U23 'cross racer Justin Laevens
comes out as gay.
"There
have been surprisingly few male pro cyclists to come out
as gay. In contrast, the women's peloton has a long
history of having openly gay riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SportNU.be)
January 7,
2021
Freakishly Fast: Trek Checkpoint SL 7
Review.
"The
Checkpoint is a freakish combination of high-end
components, snappy carbon response and a masochistic
desire for abuse."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
RGT vs Zwift: Which platform is more
realistic?
"We
examine the in-game nuances between RGT and Zwift to
establish which indoor cycling application will best
complement your riding style and workout preferences." By Zach Nehr
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 7,
2021
Lazer unveils Sphere, one helmet to do it
all.
"Optimized
cooling vents, an aero covering, MIPS included and a
broad range of fitting adjustment - can the Sphere be as
good as it sounds?"
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 7,
2021
This Is When You Should Work Out Each Day to
Help Keep Weight Off, Study Suggests.
"A
2019 study lead by researchers from Brown Alpert Medical
School in the US showed it really doesn't matter if
you're a dawn jogger or a twilight cyclist; it's the
consistency that's key if it's weight-loss you're
after." By
Mike McRae (sciencealert.com) Image: Depositphotos
January 7,
2021
Column
Three
Jumbo claims Wout van Aert contract talks
'look very good.'
"Van
Aert’s contract with Jumbo Visma ends this year but the
team want to renew it early and massively increase his
salary to secure his services during the peak of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 7,
2021
Do riders care what you think? What they
really make of social media criticism.
"At
the start of last year, Mark Cavendish gave an upfront
interview to Het Nieuwsblad in which he stated
that: "All that shit in your magazines or on Twitter, it
doesn't hurt me."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
January 7,
2021
Liv Racing unveils new kit for 2021 season.
"Formerly
team CCC Liv, the squad has a sole title sponsor - and
remarkable, new-look kit - for the start of the new
season."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Liv Cycling
January 7,
2021
Riccardo Riccò doesn’t want to be injected
with who knows what.
"Riccò,
who was one of the most prominent and brazen dopers in
cycling’s recent history, made the surprising remarks in
a Facebook post (no longer publicly visible) in
which he outlined his new no-needles policy." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 7,
2021
British Cycling announces staffing
restructure in men’s sprint team for Tokyo Olympics.
"British
Cycling has announced that it has made a restructure to
the staff involved with the men’s sprint team following
the dismissal of former head coach Kevin Stewart." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by SWpix.com)
January 7,
2021
2021 Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8 road bike
review: Impeccable value.
"One-piece
carbon handlebar and stem, flexible 27.2 mm carbon
seatpost, aero tube design, consumer-direct pricing." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
January 7,
2021
McQuaid on life inside one of the biggest
teams in professional cycling.
"Having
worked on his own commercial projects in pro cycling
over three decades, Darach McQuaid has now become a key
figure in the one of the sport’s biggest squads, Team
BikeExchange, formerly Mitchelton Scott."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
The basics of power in cycling and why you
need a power meter.
"You’ve
probably heard about these expensive devices, but do you
know exactly what they do, how they work and why they’re
so important for training?"
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 7,
2021
Sidi Fast cycling shoes review.
"The
Sidi Fast proves that a well proportioned blend of
lightness, stiffness, comfort and cost can create
something that’s most things to most riders." By Marc Abbott
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7,
2021
Mavic Allroad SL gravel wheels review.
"We
put the Mavic Allroad SL wheels to the test on
multi-surface missions to see how they compare to the
competition."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Future / Guy
Kesteven)
January 7,
2021
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