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Daily News: January 2021


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January 12, 2021
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What the biggest transfers mean for the men’s peloton in 2021.

Byoverlay"While we can never really know which moves will end up being brilliant and which will end up being ill-conceived, even this early in the game we can see the early signs of which transfers look to be good fits." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

January 12, 2021





Marianne Vos swapped her Giant for a Bianchi despite Jumbo Visma riding Cervelo - here's why.

Byoverlay"As is reasonably well documented at this point, Cervélo doesn't make a 'cross bike and, as a result, Vos was given the option to choose what bike she rode." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 12, 2021





Tokyo Olympics a 'nice dream' for Vincenzo Nibali in year to race Giro and Tour.

Byoverlay"The glass, Vincenzo Nibali said, was neither half full nor half empty when the Giro d’Italia drew to a close in the half-light of a grey afternoon in Milan last October. “It was exactly at halfway,” he said with a smile." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 12, 2021





2021 Team preview: Qhubeka Assos.

Byoverlay"The Qhubeka Assos team has risen from the ashes of the NTT Pro Cycling team, with team manager Doug Ryder managing to keep the team alive thanks to last-minute investment and sponsorship from Assos." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 12, 2021





Vuelta a Murcia could move to May.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2021 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia may be the latest race to adjust its dates, looking to move its February 12-13 dates to May, according to a number of Spanish news outlets." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 12, 2021





Here are the team leaders who will ride each Grand Tour in 2021.

(cycling.today)overlay"We still have to wait for the start of the new season, but behind the scenes the teams are already busy planning the grand tours. What do we know right now about the field of participants in the Giro, Tour and Vuelta?" (cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Grand tour crossroads for Giulio Ciccone.

Byoverlay"The 26-year-old climbing sensation has won stages at the Giro d’Italia and worn the yellow jersey at the 2019 Tour de France. And for the first time, he will see the might of the Trek Segafredo team support him in a full-on GC press at the Vuelta a España." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

January 12, 2021





Geraint Thomas talks new podcast, cycling club snobbery and his new penchant for gravel bikes.

Byoverlay"Taking a break from training in Gran Canaria, G told road.cc about his mission to create a cycling club on the day the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast launched, and also offered some training tips for good measure." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Speedvagen Riders Club gets easier to enter, with return of limited edition frame set offer.

Byoverlay"For several years limited to complete bike sales only, Speedvagen is breaking down the barrier to entry in their SVRC owners club just a tiny bit, with a limited time offer of custom frame sets." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) c. Speedvagen

January 12, 2021





What are indoor cycling shoes and do you really need them?

byoverlay"We have seen a raft of brands release indoor-specific shoes. So why buy indoor-specific cycling shoes? Surely if the shoe fits then it’s case closed?" By Ronan McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Merida’s new road eBike's: All you need to know.

Byoverlay"Merida has launched a range of electric road bikes, we take a look at the collection and speak to the product manager about the R+D behind these bikes." By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021


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Peter Sagan says Wout van Aert should apologize over Tour de France sprinting incident.

Byoverlay"Former world champion Sagan and Van Aert butted heads during last year’s Tour after Sagan used his head and shoulder to shove his Jumbo Visma rival in the sprint finish." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Thibault Camus - Pool/Getty Images)

January 12, 2021





Jasper Stuyven believes time on his side in monument quest on cobbles.

Byoverlay"After turning pro at 22, and winning Kuurne Brussels Kuurne two years later, the expectations were sky-high for the strapping 6-foot-1 Belgian. Now 28, Stuyven delivered on the promise with a big win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad last February." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

January 12, 2021





LeMond reveals Prolog electric city bike.

Byoverlay"LeMond Bikes revealed images of its lightweight eBike designed for everyday use, the Prolog. Targeted at those riders who desire a sophisticated battery-assisted bike, the overall carbon-fiber structure is decidedly premium in appearance and finish." By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: LeMond)

January 12, 2021





Urán hacks his cycling shoes after toe fracture.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Colombian EF Education Nippo rider fractured his left outer toe on Monday night while getting out of bed. An X-ray confirmed the fracture." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 12, 2021





Lopez to miss Movistar training camp after corona positive.

(cycling.today)overlay"Lopez tested positive on Monday, after having previously been in contact with someone who carried the virus. The Colombian was still negative just before his flight to Europe." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Training for Power Part 3: Putting it All Together.

Byoverlay"Taking the time to learn how to create appropriate stiffness at the spine, better movement at the upper body, and to better use your hips can be great, but how do you put everything together in a manageable workout that a “real-life” rider can actually do?" By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





road.cc $1,300 / £1,000 & Under Bike of the Year 2020/21.

Byoverlay"If you’re in the market for a bike with a top price of $1,300 / £1,000, here are the best ones that we've reviewed over the past year." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Ranked: The women's WorldTour team kits.

Byoverlay"A breakdown of the jerseys being worn in the women's WorldTour during the 2021 season." By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Titanium, titanium, and more titanium: these 69-gram pedals are the lightest we’ve seen.

Byoverlay"While the pedals are a prototype, Titanium is confident the pedals will be ready for delivery in “Q2 2021”. In the meantime, Rico de Wert of Titanium GmbH shared with us some of the nitty-gritty details on these true weight weenie gems." By Ronan McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com)photo by Titanium GmbH

January 12, 2021





Patent Patrol: Is SRAM working on a PowerTap indoor trainer bike? Or decoupled hub?!?

Byoverlay"Remember when SRAM acquired PowerTap and we all scratched our heads as to why, because they already owned Quarq from an earlier acquisition?" By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021


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January 12, 2021





Operation Aderlass: Denifl handed two-year prison sentence for fraud.

Byoverlay"Stefan Denifl has been handed a two-year prison sentence - 16 months of which are suspended - for serious commercial fraud relating to his doping during his time as a professional cyclist." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 12, 2021





WADA founding president Dick Pound retires from board.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 78-year-old Canadian was a former Olympian and remains a mover inside the International Olympic Committee. After a failed bid to become IOC president, Pound was one of the founders of the World Anti-Doping Agency." (velonews.com) Photo: AFP (file)

January 12, 2021





Stetina: This year I'll be racing through some guy’s living room and loving it.

Byoverlay"Peter Stetina, who left the men’s WorldTour at the end of 2019 to forge ahead with a gravel campaign in the United States. He single-handedly signed personal sponsors, and for the first time in his life operated as a businessman and a pro athlete." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Tucker)

January 12, 2021





Philippe Gilbert riding into the unknown as career countdown continues.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian veteran is running out of time to complete monument sweep with uncertainty over knee injury proving another hurdle to jump." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 12, 2021





Rod Ellingworth: Once McLaren left, my future was clear.

Byoverlay"McLaren was the main reason Ellingworth chose to leave Team Ineos in 2019 and take up the role of team principal at Bahrain McLaren but the automotive company only lasted one season due to financial pressures." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 12, 2021





Drinking more coffee may reduce risk of prostate cancer.

Byoverlay"The study also found that those with the highest intake had a 9% reduction in risk compared to those with the lowest intake." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





6 cycling gadgets from CES 2021.

Byoverlay"There are always some interesting bike-related products at the CES technology show, and here are the most notable from this year's event which has been held digitally." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021





Best road bike deals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Hunting down the best road bike deals can be a long and laborious internet-trawling grind. With the closure of factories and rise in demand, the availability of road bikes is at an all-time low." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

January 12, 2021





We spy new Cairn Cycles BRAVe 1.0 drop bar electric gravel bike.

Byoverlay"Cairn Cycles have just sneaked a new 2021 eGravel bike onto their website. We noticed the BRAVe 1.0 yesterday when the mountain bike geometry and chunky tires caught our eye." By Rachael Wight (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 12, 2021


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January 11, 2021
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10 predictions for the 2021 season.

Byoverlay"Several races at the start of the season have already been disrupted, but teams and race organizers will be buoyed by the way in which the sport put on almost every major race in a rescheduled 2020." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





2021 pro cycling preview - which riders to follow to the Olympics.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"A Mount Fuji showdown adds a glint of Olympic gold to a 2021 cycling season in which Tadej Pogacar must expect a ferocious counter-attack from the big guns targeting the main prize, his Tour de France title." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 11, 2021





Guide to a unique Aussie summer of racing.

Byoverlay"If this was a normal season we’d already be partway through the Australian summer of racing. But there’s been no races in 2021 so far, and the WorldTour season (for men and women) won’t start in Australia like it normally does." By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith

January 11, 2021





2021 Vuelta a San Juan canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation), Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) and João Almeida (Deceuninck Quick Step) had been among the riders planning to start their seasons at the Vuelta a San Juan." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 11, 2021





Philippe Gilbert to start the season with question marks over his form.

Byoverlay"Philippe Gilbert (Lotto Soudal) is unsure as to whether he can hit top form for the Spring Classics due to the long-standing knee injury he sustained in last year’s Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





Vincenzo Nibali puts Giro d’Italia, Tour de France double on calendar.

(velonews.com)overlay"Trek Segafredo signals it will bring all-star cast to Tour de France, with Giulio Ciccone seeing leadership shot at Vuelta a España." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

January 11, 2021





Which women’s WorldTour team has the best kit for 2021? A considered ranking.

Byoverlay"The women’s WorldTour looks quite a bit different this year with several name changes as well as the refreshing of kit designs." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) Photos by FDJ Nouvelle Aquitane Futuroscope, Team BikeExchange and Trek Segafredo

January 11, 2021





E-Hatchet is Devinci's value eGravel bike.

Byoverlay"This standalone model is the latest addition to Devinci’s product portfolio and gives the Canadian bike brand an interesting value offering in the burgeoning eGravel segment." By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Devinci )

January 11, 2021





If Zwift had traffic: Become a bike messenger with this indoor-trainer game.

Byoverlay"Sick of Zwift? Looking for a way to make your indoor training a little more fun? Keen to experience the thrill of riding at breakneck speed through heavy traffic without all the risk? Hustle City might be for you." By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (ridehustlecity.featureupvote.com)

January 11, 2021





Best trail bikes: top trail mountain bikes ridden and rated.

Byoverlay"Trail bikes have become the ultimate do-everything mountain bikes, Bike Perfect rounds-up of the best trail bikes available to buy this year." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Santa Cruz)

January 11, 2021


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USA Cycling to send just six riders to UCI Cyclocross Worlds.

Byoverlay"Six riders will represent the United States on January 30 and 31, with four elite women, one U23 woman and one in the elite men's race although the country could have fielded up to 30 riders." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 11, 2021





Chris Froome looking to break out of ‘copy and paste’ rut with Israel Start-Up Nation.

(velonews.com)Photo:overlay"Froome relishing change of environment after 11 years with Team Sky; commits to riding out career with new team." (velonews.com)Photo: Noa Arnon / Israel Start-Up Nation

January 11, 2021





Is there room for Pascal Ackermann at the Tour de France?

Byoverlay"German sprinter angling for Tour de France debut on stacked Bora Hansgrohe squad." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





Wilco Kelderman sets sights on run at Tour de France podium.

Byoverlay"Dutch all-rounder says he is 'ready' for Tour de France challenge in move to Bora Hansgrohe." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





Wout van Aert turns attention to cyclocross Worlds after fourth national title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 26-year-old won in Meulebeke on Sunday, riding solo for the majority of the race and winning the race by 20 seconds ahead of Baloise Trek Lions' Toon Aerts." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 11, 2021





Mixed messages from Sagan camp on season objectives.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Peter Sagan is rarely forthcoming in interviews, but was at his most evasive during a group call with journalists to discuss his 2021 schedule." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





Superbike of the Year 2020/21.

Byoverlay"Every $5,000 / £4,000+ road bike that we reviewed in 2020 was considered - whether the bike was designed for racing, endurance, sportives." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 11, 2021





Best bike multi-tools: Get brilliant roadside repair with these multi-tools.

Byoverlay"Prevent technical hiccups from ruining your ride with our selection of the best bike multi-tools." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)

January 11, 2021





2021 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc review: detail-driven and race-ready.

Byoverlay"There’s no denying 2020 was a busy year for all-round road race bike releases, and one of the most hotly anticipated was the new Giant TCR Advanced." By Dave Rome (cyclingweekly.com)photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith

January 11, 2021





15 Years This Week: The Forerunner 305 Was Released: How does it test now?.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"It was 15 years ago this past week that the Forerunner 305 was released, at CES 2006. Arguably the device that began it all from a GPS running watch standpoint." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

January 11, 2021


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What the biggest transfers mean for the women’s peloton in 2021.

Byoverlay"The 2021 season is fast approaching, and although rider transfer news has been flying around since August, some of those transfers may have slipped your mind." By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

January 11, 2021





Robert Gesink says he once thought about doping, ‘but never got very close.’

Byoverlay"The Jumbo Visma rider has reflected on his career in an interview with Dutch media." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

January 11, 2021





Lizzie Deignan: Cementing greatness at Trek Segafredo.

Byoverlay"Lizzie Deignan has been around the professional peloton long enough to know that achieving sporting greatness doesn't happen by winning one big race or having one good season." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 11, 2021





Olympic medalist Grégory Baugé announces retirement.

Byoverlay"Olympic medalist Grégory Baugé has announced his retirement from competition at the age of 35." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





2021 Team Preview: Trek Segafredo Women.

Byoverlay"No 1 Women's WorldTour team relies on core and cohesiveness to support Lizzie Deignan and Elisa Longo Borghini." By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 11, 2021





Chris Froome: Changing teams gives me more mental stimulation and motivation.

Byoverlay"Chris Froome has reiterated his desire to target the Tour de France in 2021 and explained that changing teams from Ineos Grenadiers to Israel Start-Up Nation has given him a new lease of life, both physically and mentally." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation)

January 11, 2021





Zwifthub gives you the features Zwift really should.

Byoverlay

"Zwifthub is an online app that is the result of a self-taught hobby web developer, frustrated by these aspects of Zwift, and the need for a first-time coding project."
By Ronan McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 11, 2021





Astana Premier Tech roll out new 2021 kit.

(Imageoverlay"Astana Premier Tech are the latest WorldTour team to unveil their 2021 jersey design, staying true to the familiar blue and gold scheme but adding new sponsor logos and a geometric fade." (Image credit: Astana Premier Tech)

January 11, 2021





Merida Race 3 sunglasses review.

Byoverlay"Merida’s Race 3 sunglasses are a large-lensed half-frame design that, despite the very reasonable outlay, offer plenty of technical features." By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham)

January 11, 2021





Review: Specialized 2FO Roost vs Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch Mid Flat Pedal Shoes.

Byoverlay"The focus of this review is on the new Specialized 2FO Roost and Pearl Izumi's X-Alp Launch Mid WRX, with comparisons to Five Ten's classic Freerider Pro, a worthy benchmark in this category." By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 11, 2021





Behold: The ultimate bike build.

Byoverlay"We have finally reached the peak of the gravel / bikepacking / 1x/touring bike builds. Well known Instagram user @bicyclepubes just posted his incredible build made in collaboration with custom bike builder Gustav Gullholm (@dangerholm)." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Instagram/Bicyclepubes

January 11, 2021


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Sanne Cant, Wout van Aert win Belgian national cyclocross championships.

(velonews.com)overlay"Van Aert dedicates victory to wife and six-day old son as he takes fourth national title. Cant took her 12th straight title after fending off a challenge from Lotte Kopecky." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Wout Van Aert cruises to fourth Belgian cyclocross title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wout Van Aert (Jumbo Visma) cruised to his fourth Belgian national cyclocross title on Sunday, riding solo for almost six of the nine laps." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 10, 2021





Sanne Cant claims 12th straight Belgian cyclocross title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sanne Cant wins, Lotte Kopecky and Alicia Franck round out the podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Amandine Fouquenet takes French cyclocross crown for elite women.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Amandine Fouquenet wins while Perrine Clauzel finishes in second place, Marion Norbert Riberolle is third." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 10, 2021





Clément Venturini clinches fourth French cyclocross title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"27-year-old Venturini, who previously won the title in 2017, 2019, and 2020, made his move ahead of the final lap and won by 12 seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fédération Française de Cyclisme /@FFCyclisme)

January 10, 2021





2021 Team Preview: Cofidis.

Byoverlay"Cofidis began 2020 filled with optimism, having been promoted to the WorldTour, and they outlined their new ambitions by prising Elia Viviani away from Deceuninck Quick Step and building a dedicated sprint train around him." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Lessons from the road: What a pro track cyclist learned from riding outside.

Byoverlay"I love track cycling,” says Kelsey Mitchell, the 27-year-old Pan-Am champ and world record holder, “and I think, through the summer, I kind of grew to love road cycling as well." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kelsey Mitchell

January 10, 2021





Live: Belgian Cyclocross National Championship, Sunday.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"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 10, 2021


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Madiot: I don't want football super-agents in cycling.

Byoverlay"Groupama FDJ boss says it would be 'catastrophic' if cycling's transfer market was taken over by profiteers." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 10, 2021





Tom Dumoulin set to take on Tour of Flanders.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tom Dumoulin (Jumbo Visma) is set to undergo a shift in his race program as he shelves Liège Bastogne Liège and heads for the cobbled Classics." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 10, 2021





If I was Dylan Groenewegen it would be hard to rejoin the peloton, says Caleb Ewan.

Byoverlay"The Australian sprinter also says he will target stage wins at all three Grand Tours this year, as well as the Tour de France green jersey." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Crank Brothers multitools, savings on Elite turbo trainers and a carbon gravel bike.

Byoverlay"Wheels, mudguards, winter jackets and lights, we’ve got what you need for winter riding. Or if you’d rather avoid the ice, not only are turbos back in stock, but they are £100/$100 off too!" By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 10, 2021





Peter Sagan to ride two Grand Tours, the Classics and Olympics in 2021.

Byoverlay"The three-time world champion has unveiled his busy 2021 schedule for his 12th season as a pro, where he will return to the Giro d’Italia in May, having made his debut at the 2019 Italian Grand Tour." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Ton Merckx Shows Us His Cycling Jersey Collection.

Byoverlay

"Ton Merckx (yes, that’s his real name) has maybe taken it a bit far with a collection of over two-thousand jerseys."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 10, 2021





Tour de Pologne named Sports Event of 2020 in Poland, despite Jakobsen incident.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The award was part of Poland’s Sports Personality of the Year gala, organized by Poland’s oldest sports newspaper Przegląd Sportowy and the Polsat television network." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 10, 2021


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Homework, punishments and limited massages: Did the strict rules at Team DSM contribute to Hirschi’s departure?

Byoverlay"Details on the strict regime apparently implemented at Team DSM, formerly Sunweb, have been revealed, with claims that this played a part in the departure of both Michael Matthews and Marc Hirschi." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Ventoso calls time on 17-year career.

Byoverlay"The 38-year-old Spaniard, who rode for CCC Team last year, did not have a contract for 2021 and, despite waiting until the new year, has now made the call to hang up his wheels.

After 17 seasons, I’ve decided it’s time to put an end to my professional career. There have been many great moments, and many not so great." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 10, 2021





Patrick Lefevere: Athletes have to queue up for vaccine just like everyone else.

Byoverlay"Deceuninck Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has said athletes should have to queue up for the coronavirus vaccine just like everyone else. His comments come after UAE Team Emirates became the first WorldTour team to get vaccinated in Abu Dhabi during a training camp." By Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (David Stockman/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

January 10, 2021





Scosche Announces New Rhythm+ 2.0 Optical HR Armband.

Byoverlay"The Rhythm+ 2.0 builds on their two existing Rhythm optical HR sensors (the Rhythm+ way back in 2014 and then the Rhythm24 three years ago in 2018), with some modest updates around battery life and an updated sensor." By Ray Maker (Image Credit not Found) (dcrainmaker.com)

January 10, 2021





Mysteries Of Périgord.

Byoverlay"British crime writer Martin Walker’s popular detective novels are set in the Périgord region of southwest France. Known for its history and fine cuisine - truffles, cèpes and duck products top the list of local specialties." By Rebecca Marshall (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Rebecca Marshall

January 10, 2021





Genesis Equilibrium 2021.

Byoverlay"Classic winter trainer cum mile-muncher with a stunning ride quality, thanks to its Reynolds 725 frameset." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 10, 2021





How to hack any bike into a Peloton bike.

Byoverlay"Though they don’t advertise it as much, the Peloton app lets users join in on cycling classes - even if they don’t have a Peloton branded bike." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Unsplash/De an Sun

January 10, 2021








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