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Daily News: November 2020


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November 12, 2020
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Wout van Aert ‘doesn’t want to pursue the Tour de France yet’ but added GC at Tirreno Adriatico a possibility next year.

Byoverlay"Van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has had another amazing year on the road after coming back from a horrific crash in the 2019 Tour de France time trial, winning the 2020 Strade Bianche, Milan San Remo, and stages at the Critérium du Dauphiné and the Tour." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

November 12, 2020





End of season ratings: How did each men’s WorldTour team perform in 2020?

Byoverlay"Only Movistar and Cofidis had a lower win tally than Ag2r’s total of five this season, and the French team didn’t have much to shout about beyond Nans Peters’ win at the Tour de France and Benoít Cosnefroy's emergence." By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

November 12, 2020





Richard Carapaz stakes claim in Ineos Grenadiers GC hierarchy.

Byoverlay"Don’t think for a minute that Richard Carapaz was disappointed with second place at the Vuelta a España." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 12, 2020





Megan Jastrab: Graduating from junior gears to Sunweb and the Women's WorldTour.

Byoverlay"I'm training for the Team Pursuit and Madison, everything is for the track," Jastrab told Cyclingnews. "Sunweb is supportive and have given me a lot of leeway in my goals toward the Olympics." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 12, 2020





5 Fixes to Go Faster for Every Cyclist.

Byoverlay"To go faster you need your behaviors to enhance and leverage the power you’ve developed through training, and to do that you need make these five cycling fixes." By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020





UEC European Track Championships: Russia, Great Britain and Italy grab gold on opening day.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Russia win men's and women's team sprints, Walls wins men's elimination for GB, Italy's Fidanza takes women's scratch." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 12, 2020





39% off Suunto 9 GPS Smartwatch.

(road.cc)overlay"If you're after some smart tech for cycling and other activity tracking then this Suunto has a load of great features." (road.cc) (Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020


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Campenaerts: I'll make another Hour Record attempt if Dowsett breaks my record.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I'm especially happy that my record is finally being attacked. If he pulverizes my record it will be a bit painful but frankly, I don't believe it. Alex is facing a tough challenge - it would be sad for me if he wasn't," the Belgian told Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 12, 2020





Mitchelton Scott satisfied with its 2020 performances.

(velonews.com)overlay"Mitchelton Scott made the most of the abbreviated 2020 racing season across its men’s and women’s teams in a year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic that forced scores of races to be canceled and postponed." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020





Ben Shaw, international triathlete, gets four-year doping ban, instantly retires.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"The 28-year-old, who was born in Australia and has been based there of late, waved his right to a hearing in the case. Sport Ireland said Shaw was tested out of competition on July 22nd last, with LGD-4033 (ligandrol) found in his sample." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020





Wiggle Black Friday: Save on Garmin computers, dhb clothing, Ridley bikes and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Week two of the Wiggle Black Friday sale includes even more Garmin tech, Ridley bikes, Endura clothing and more." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

November 12, 2020





Here is the GB team for first ever UCI Cycling eSports World Championships on Zwift.

Byoverlay"Being held virtually on Zwift on December 8 and 9, the unique discipline will see men and women compete over the same 50km course on Zwift’s Watopia map." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) Image: Zwift

November 12, 2020





Record-breaking homemade time trial bars could go into production by ‘big name in F1.’

Byoverlay"The custom carbon fiber tri-bars that Jonathan Shubert made in his garage to break the 100-mile straight-out record earlier this month could be on the market in 2021." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020





Tao Geoghegan Hart and Hannah Barnes to support Dave Rayner online Gala.

Byoverlay"The 2020 racing season has been different, to say the least, but that hasn’t stopped the Dave Rayner Gala from going ahead with the fund raising event set to take place online on Saturday, November 14." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd))

November 12, 2020





Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"The R9100-P is a four-bolt 9100 Dura-Ace crank but with independent right and left strain gauges installed. It has Bluetooth and ANT+ for connection." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020


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Making the impossible seem possible: Rohan Dennis’s coach explains how he turned the tides for Tao Geoghegan Hart at the Giro d’Italia.

Byoverlay"Rohan is a great team player,” said Neal Henderson, the long-time coach of Australian star Rohan Dennis. “I know not everyone has seen that, but that has been something that motivates Rohan." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)

November 12, 2020





Sarah Gigante has smashed Melbourne’s 1 in 20 QOM … and she’s not done yet.

Byoverlay"On Wednesday morning Australian time trial champion Sarah Gigante (Tibco SVB) went on a rampage in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, setting new climbing records on two of the city’s most well-loved climbs." By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 12, 2020





Fabio Aru draws interest from Vini Zabù Brado KTM for 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fabio Aru is still without a team for 2021 after confirming his departure from UAE Team Emirates, but La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Vini Zabù Brado KTM has offered the Italian a contract for next season." (cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

November 12, 2020





TIBCO SVB strengthen roster with Erath, Buurman and Yonamine.

Byoverlay"The American outfit announced a roster of 13 riders that also includes US cyclocross national champion Clara Honsinger in 2021." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 12, 2020





Caja Rural Seguros RGA team bikes are up for sale.

Byoverlay"As the 2020 season draws to a close, the Caja Rural Seguros RGA team is offering one of the best early Black Friday bike deals available, by advertising the team's De Rosa Protos bikes for sale with a considerable saving." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Caja Rural)

November 12, 2020





Ghebreigzabhier, Tiberi and Skjelmose Jensen join Trek Segafredo.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The reigning Eritrean time trial champion, Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier, and young riders Antonio Tiberi and Mattias Skjelmose Jensen, have all signed two-year contracts to join US WorldTour squad Trek Segafredo for next year." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 12, 2020





Best gravel bikes under £2000.

Byoverlay"Cyclingnews' roundup of the best top performance, mid-price gravel bikes for racing and adventure." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)

November 12, 2020





Suzanne Morphew Case: Colorado authorities renew call for info on missing mom 6 months after disappearance.

Byoverlay"Chaffee County Sheriff John A. Spezze called on anyone who may have engaged with Morphew on Facebook, Instagram, Voxer, FaceTime or WhatsApp to come forward if they haven’t already been interviewed." By Danielle Wallace (foxnews.com) Photo: Inside Edition

The public can submit tips by calling 719-312-7530.

November 12, 2020


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Sweeck sweeps through sand to win Superprestige Jaarmarktcross.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Laurens Sweeck's mastery of the sand carried him to victory at Superprestige Jaarmarktcross in Niel ahead of his Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal teammate Eli Iserbyt, while Toon Aerts (Telenet Lions) took third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Brand wins Superprestige Jaarmarktcross.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) won the Jaarmarktcross in the third round of the Superprestige series on Wednesday, beating world champion Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado to the line in a sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Zwift Giro de Rigo set for November 14-16.

(velonews.com)overlay"Two different events are offered over three days and in 11 different time slots. And Rigoberto Urán will be riding two of them." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Virtual Echelon Racing League begins Friday with pro series.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Beginning Friday, the new virtual Echelon Racing League will launch its professional series, November 13-15, on the virtual RGT Cycling platform. The pro series offers 23 days of racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dejan Smaic / SportifImages)

November 11, 2020





Katie Clouse launches European road pro career with Rally Cycling.

(velonews.com)overlay"Cyclocross star Katie Clouse will race on the road in 2021 with Rally Cycling and target European events." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Maap | Mini Cyclocross program partners with Steve Tilford Foundation.

Byoverlay"With the help of the Steve Tilford Foundation, the formerly one-rider team has added a development and master’s program, and an additional two elite racers; three-time Cyclocross National Champion Stephen Hyde and former road professional Joseph Schmalz." By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Teamwork makes the dream work as Trek Segafredo women’s team sweeps UCI rankings.

Byoverlay"Deignan and Longo Borghini top the Women's WorldTour rankings off the back of a uniquely selfless yet ruthless race style in the team." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Lizzy Banks announces new team after collapse of Équipe Paule Ka.

Byoverlay"After being left high and dry when her team folded last month, British rider Lizzy Banks will ride for Ceratizit WNT in 2021." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





16 of the best lockdown pain caves and turbo training set ups.

Byoverlay"Marti Jerrard has strategically placed his workout setup just in front of his ‘recovery drinks’… He says, “I love my pain cave as I can see the beer fridge which is a great incentive." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit: Marti Jerrard)

November 11, 2020





Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Jaarmarktcross Niel - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.

(cycling.today)"overlay"This Wednesday sees the third round of the Superprestige Series in Niel - a rare midweek race due to the Belgium National Armistice Day Holiday.

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe (7:40 Eastern).

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe." (cycling.today)

November 11, 2020


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Retired riders left stranded as CPA fails to meet payouts.

Byoverlay"The first and obvious reason is related with the increase of the riders asking for the end of the career Fund while the prize money hasn’t increased," said the CPA." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Bjarne Riis exits NTT Pro Cycling as team fight for survival.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Riis joined the team at the start of the year, focusing on performance and racing. He was due to buy a 30 per cent stake in the team with business partners Jan Bech Andersen and Lars Seier Christensen but that plan has also fallen through." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

November 11, 2020





The Marianne Vos effect: 2012 Olympics-Worlds and the elevation of women's cycling.

Byoverlay"Marianne Vos has been the best rider in the world for well over a decade, with 12 World Championship titles across three disciplines - road, cyclocross and track - along with three gold medals in road and track racing at the Olympic Games." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





One-man training camp in Spain for Remco Evenepoel.

(velonews.com)overlay"Deceuninck Quick Step confirmed to Belgian media that the 20-year-old will head to Spain’s Costa Blanca near Calpe to put in more intense miles on the bike as he hopes to be ready to race in 2021 following his horrific crash at Il Lombardia in August." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Roglic, Jumbo Visma finish 2020 top of UCI rankings.

(cycling.today)overlay"Jumbo Visma’s takeover of the WorldTour peloton was confirmed as they became the first Dutch outfit to finish a season top of the UCI’s team rankings." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





One-off Festka Scalatore blurs the line between art and performance.

Byoverlay

"Czech custom bike brand Festka is no stranger to special one-off projects dressed in truly wild paint finishes."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Festka

November 11, 2020





The Vanilla Classic custom road bike is a new take on Vanilla with just 11 bikes per flavor.

Byoverlay"Like all Vanillas and Speedvagens, the Vanilla Classic is hand built in Portland, Oregon. The frames are custom fillet brazed using Speedvagen custom steel tubing." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Decathlon releases Triban GRVL900 Titanium Gravel Bike.

Byoverlay"Decathlon announced a new gravel bike that it says is the most comfortable bike it has ever made. With the GRVL900 featuring a Dedacciai titanium frame, a full carbon fork, Shimano GRX 600 groupset and Fulcrum RR900 wheels for £2,099.99." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Mips says new Finite Element Analysis will “significantly increase safety while reducing the cost to helmet brands.”

Byoverlay"Helmet safety brand Mips has announced new Finite Element Analysis (FEA) that it says could cut the testing phase of helmets by modelling how different designs would perform under rotational impact tests." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





Black Friday cycling deals 2020: Huge savings on computers, sunglasses, shoes and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Here at Cyclingnews, we are dedicated to finding the best Black Friday cycling deals for our readers. No longer are cyclists around the world wondering if there will be any good Black Friday cycling deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

November 11, 2020





How Alex Dowsett broke the UCI Hour Record.

Byoverlay"Procycling went behind the scenes with the former Movistar man when he broke the Hour Record in 2015." By Jamie Wilkins (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Rene Zieger)

November 11, 2020


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Hondo tells Aderlass trial he doped with Petacchi.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Danilo Hondo has told a court in Munich that he and his Lampre teammate Alessandro Petacchi used services from Doctor Mark Schmidt for blood doping during the 2012 season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Groenewegen given nine-month ban for causing Jakobsen crash at Tour de Pologne.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Groenewegen was withdrawn from racing by his Jumbo Visma team after he was expelled from the Tour de Pologne on August 5, and the UCI Disciplinary Commission has now suspended him until May 7, 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 11, 2020





British Cycling coach fired for 'inappropriate relationships' with riders.

Byoverlay"An investigation found "no evidence of a physical relationship between Stewart and any rider on the Great Britain Cycling Team", but did deem his use of electronic communication "inappropriate." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW Pix)

November 11, 2020





Thomas De Gendt: ‘I don’t miss Patrick Lefevere's tweets - I blocked him for a reason.’

Byoverlay"Lefevere is notorious for his outspoken attitude on social media regularly voicing his outrage to cycling incidents involving his team." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

November 11, 2020





Tour de Yorkshire 2021 has been postponed.

Byoverlay"After the 2020 edition was canceled, with the race being rescheduled for next year, event managers have now confirmed that the 2021 edition will also be postponed." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Rigoberto Urán says he has extended his contract with EF Pro Cycling to 2022.

Byoverlay"The Colombian climber has only been on the start list for six races in this strange season, but still managed to get a solid top eight at the French Grand Tour, taking two ninth place stage finishes along the way." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

November 11, 2020





Viviani hoping for a return to success in 2021 after winless year with Cofidis.

Byoverlay"'You’ve got to learn from your mistakes, so you don’t make them again' says Italian." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 11, 2020





How to remove and install a bike chain.

Byoverlay"Without a chain your bike is just an expensive scooter, so here’s how to fit and remove your chain with a quick link - or without one - to make repair or servicing super simple." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mick Kirkmann)

November 11, 2020





Lezyne adds Alert braking signal technology to rear lights - the latest brake light for bikes.

Byoverlay"Lezyne has added a new feature to its existing range of rear bicycle lights that it claims will alert motorists and other cyclists that you are slowing down." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)

November 11, 2020





Wahoo Kickr Smart Trainer v5.

Byoverlay"Wahoo's Kickr is one of the benchmark direct drive smart trainers, and this incarnation builds on previous versions with improved accuracy, no need for spin-down calibration, and Axis feet that provide a bit of side-to-side motion." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 11, 2020





12 best road and gravel pedals for 2021.

Byoverlay"I personally ride Speedplay Zero pedals on the road because of a bad knee and hip that cause my ankle to require more float on one side. The Zero pedal has adjustable float from 0 (fixed) to 15 degrees independently." By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Ian Matteson

November 11, 2020


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What we learned about Roglic, Carapaz, and Carthy at the Vuelta.

Byoverlay"The final WorldTour race of the 2020 season is officially in the books, and what a whirlwind of a season it ended up being after pro road racing resumed with a much condensed calendar in August." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 10, 2020





Roglic's recovery from Tour trauma to Vuelta victory was remarkable, says Zeeman.

Byoverlay"Roglič, who narrowly missed out on Tour de France success after being edged out in the final time trial at La Planche des Belles Filles, bounced back to defend his Vuelta a España crown." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 10, 2020





Where will this 18-stage autumnal Vuelta a España sit in the history books?

(velonews.com)overlay"Primož Roglič held his nerve and limited his losses to Richard Carapaz in the final mountain stage of the race Saturday, and was able to successfully ride to his second-straight Vuelta victory." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 10, 2020





Vlasov: It was great to compete with best climbers at Vuelta a España.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Russian climber Aleksandr Vlasov (Astana) was thrilled to take 11th place overall at what was his first full Grand Tour at the Vuelta a España, which went some way to making up for the disappointment he experienced after having to quit the Giro d'Italia early." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 10, 2020





Arnaud Démare, Deceuninck Quick Step top 2020 WorldTour win list.

Byoverlay"The Groupama FDJ sprinter took 14 wins in 2020, while the Belgian "Wolfpack" took 39, in a shortened and compressed 2020 season." By James Startt (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 10, 2020





Alex Dowsett announces he’ll attempt the Hour Record this year.

Byoverlay"The British time trial specialist previously smashed the prestigious world record in 2015, but was beaten just 36 days later as Bradley Wiggins set a new benchmark." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 10, 2020





Custom pink Pinarello presented to Geoghegan Hart in London for Giro victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A video of Geoghegan Hart accepting the custom bike was posted by Ineos Grenadiers’ social media channels, capturing true surprise from the 25-year-old Briton." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 10, 2020





Hour Record: A history of hour record bikes.

Byoverlay"We're looking back at Hour Record bikes of old, with a brief history of how the record has developed over the years." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Maxime Schmid)

November 10, 2020





Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Jaarmarktcross Niel - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.

(cycling.today)"overlay"This Wednesday sees the third round of the Superprestige Series in Niel - a rare midweek race due to the Belgium National Armistice Day Holiday.

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe (7:40 Eastern).

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe." (cycling.today)

November 10, 2020


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A look back at a truly bonkers 2020 season.

Byoverlay"With the racing season now behind us, let’s all take a deep breath and look back at all the weird and wonderful things that made this a season to remember." By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 10, 2020





10 unforgettable moments of the 2020 racing season.

Byoverlay"It feels almost miraculous just how smoothly the salvaged season went once it was deemed safe for racing to return in the summer. That we were treated to so much exciting racing after all really was a blessing." By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

November 10, 2020





Vuelta a España race director: Completing race was 'a very difficult challenge.'

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"'We have to give credit to the responsibility taken on by the riders and their teams' says Javier Guillén." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 10, 2020





Vuelta a España 2021: A return to Spain’s south.

Byoverlay"According to Vuelta director Javier Guillén, who said the 2021 route will include a wider swath of Spain that includes stages along Spain’s sunny southern regions." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 10, 2020





We need to talk about how crazy these eeBrakes are.

Byoverlay"As far as rim brakes go, the eeBrakes are some of the absolute best I’ve used. Fantastic power, incredible control and lever feel, and I personally love the function-over-form design." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cane Creek

November 10, 2020





6 Tips You Must Know to Descend Faster and Safer.

By:overlay"Descents are free speed. You spend almost every second of a bike ride pedaling and working to move forward, but the descents are your reward and your opportunity to make up time." By: Chris Carmichael, David Kennedy (roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 10, 2020





The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay

"For nearly a decade my trainer recommendations guide has been a staple of this time of year, consolidating all the latest trainers into the do and don’t buy list to consider before spending some hard earned cash to then suffer inside. But this year is different."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

November 10, 2020





November’s tech of the month: New products from Zipp, Nopinz and a bespoke Bowman Palace 3.

Byoverlay

"This month we've got the updated Zipp 303 Firecrest wheelset, the Nopinz indoor specific clothing range, a bespoke Bowman Palace 3 bike and more..."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com)

November 10, 2020





Salsa issues recall for 2020 Cutthroats, framesets and forks.

Byoverlay"The fork legs can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. To date, Salsa Cycles has received seven reports of cracked forks. No injuries have been reported." By Josh Patterson (roadbikereview.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 10, 2020


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Chloé Dygert will ride for Canyon SRAM through 2024.

Byoverlay"After six years with Twenty20, an American UCI team that races almost exclusively in the United States, Chloé Dygert will make the jump across the pond to take on racing in Europe." By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gruber Images and Cor Vos

November 10, 2020





Quinn Simmons' suspension lifted.

Byoverlay"The 19-year-old, who jumped straight to the WorldTour this year after winning the junior road race at the Yorkshire World Championships, has begun his preparations for 2021." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 10, 2020





Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar in UCI rider competition, as Anna van der Breggen tops women’s standings.

Byoverlay"The UCI World Ranking is a 52-week rolling points leaderboard of all elite riders, with athletes collecting points from their placings in UCI events. " By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Anne-Christine Poujoulat)

November 10, 2020





Tejay van Garderen will ride on with EF in 2021.

Byoverlay"Van Garderen closed out his second season with the team this past weekend at the Vuelta a España, where teammate Hugh Carthy rode to third overall." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 10, 2020





Failure and redemption: Pete Stetina sets new White Rim Trail Fastest Known Time.

Byoverlay"One 100-mile mountain bike loop in the Utah desert. No support. Just a long individual time trial against the clock." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 10, 2020





UCI hails success of its ‘race bubble’ approach.

(velonews.com)overlay"The cycling governing body Tuesday underscored the success of its health protocols as part of the new-look racing calendar that only saw a few race cancellations and a relatively low number of corona cases among the men’s and women’s peloton." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 10, 2020





Bontrager Specter WaveCel helmet review.

Byoverlay"Despite its weight, the Bontrager Specter's impressive aesthetics, fit and ventilation make it an ideal choice for cyclists looking for an affordable all-round road helmet." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin Levitch)

November 10, 2020





We All Have To Start Somewhere - And We All Made These Mistakes.

Byoverlay"We asked our followers on Instagram and Facebook to reach back into the vault and share some of their most embarrassing beginner moments." By Page Triola (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Alfredo Borba

November 10, 2020





Wilier's new Filante: A 'real-world' aero bike.

Byoverlay"Wilier’s design ambition with the new Filante is to deliver an outstanding aero package, at the weight approaching that of its Cento10 Pro." By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wilier)

November 10, 2020








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