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Daily News: November 2020


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November 18, 2020
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Dowsett postpones Hour Record attempt after corona positive.

Byoverlay"Really disappointed to have to postpone the hour record attempt. Shortly after we announced the attempt I had some symptoms of Cov & a test result came back positive." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 18, 2020





Cyclocross Start Money - The Facts.

Byoverlay"Much like the 6 Days and the criteriums, there has always been a mystery in cyclocross about the payment to the riders to put on a show. Like another subject, there has been an ‘omerta’ on that kind of thing." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 18, 2020





10 riders with a point to prove in 2021.

Byoverlay"While the interrupted 2020 season played havoc with many a rider's year, other factors, such as injuries, dissatisfaction and form, also played their part." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 18, 2020





2021 Vuelta a San Juan confirmed for January.

Byoverlay"The Vuelta a San Juan has been confirmed for January 24-31, with at least three WorldTour and several major ProTeams expected to travel to the Argentine for the eight days of early-season racing." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 18, 2020





British Cycling women’s team pursuit coach quits.

Byoverlay"The news comes just a week after British Cycling fired men’s sprint coach Kevin Stewart because of his “inappropriate relationships” with riders." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

November 18, 2020





Giant Rev Pro MIPS helmet review.

Byoverlay"Giant's flagship road helmet, the Rev Pro MIPS, is one of the best options currently on the market, and may very well change perceptions of the brand's accessory range for good." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Giant Rev Pro)

November 18, 2020





Ribble’s new step-through gravel bike has a dose of the Frankensteins - but has us asking, ‘Why not?’

Byoverlay"This new bike from Ribble might not be the traditional Cycling Weekly reader's cup of tea - but we had a lot of fun on it." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 18, 2020





Black Friday electric bikes: Save big with our pick of the best eBike deals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"Cheap electric bikes promise the world but often fail to deliver, so we've rounded up the best Black Friday electric bike deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

November 18, 2020


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2020 Team Victory Rankings.

(inrng.com)overlay"With the season finished it’s time to look back at the wins and how the teams fared, and also take a deeper look at the stats." (inrng.com) (ASO)

November 18, 2020





Taj Mihelich Releases Book of Cartoons & Doodles: 'Back Before They Invented Open Face Helmets.'

Byoverlay

"BMX legend Taj Mihelich is releasing a book of doodles and cartoons. It's available for pre-order now, and they start shipping on November 25th."
By Brian Park (pinkbike.com)

November 18, 2020





Can heat acclimation really improve endurance performance?

byoverlay"Dr Boynton explores the often overlooked caveats when it comes to heat acclimating endurance athletes for the purpose of improving performance, especially when subsequent riding is going to happen in temperate conditions." by Jason Boynton (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

November 18, 2020





Our complete guide to buying a second hand bike.

Byoverlay"Buying a bike second hand is the perfect way of getting into cycling without exhausting your savings. There are lots of options online and in second-hand bike shops but picking a ride that is suitable for your needs and in good condition can be quite tricky." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) picture-credit: Simon MacMichael

November 18, 2020





ProBikeKit partners with Campagnolo for limited edition Black Friday wheel deal.

Byoverlay"Limited run of 500 black-edition Campagnolo Zonda wheels, GP5000 tires and wheel bags." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo / ProBikeKit)

November 18, 2020





Van Aert adds Tabor World Cup to cyclocross schedule.

(Imageoverlay"The Milan San Remo winner was already announced for four rounds of the X2O Trophy, beginning in Kortrijk on November 28 with additional races in Herentals in December, Baal on January 1 and Hamme in January."(Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

November 18, 2020





Is Shimano launching power meter pedals? 2020 patent for new sensor gives us hope.

Byoverlay"Shimano has a patent for a pedal that includes shear force sensors and bending force sensors, suggesting that a pedal-based power meter from the Japanese component giant could be on the way." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 18, 2020





Meet the new brand offering affordable performance cycling kit.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Souke Sports is a new brand in the UK market, but the company has over 10 years of experience in making cycling wear. After many years of successful business, it decided to expand the brand internationally through online sales." (cyclingweekly.com) Souke Sports

November 18, 2020


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Chris Froome's name dragged into Freeman tribunal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Former doctor quizzed about Shane Sutton's comments on Froome from Team Sky's zero tolerance investigations." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 18, 2020





Assos helps save Doug Ryder's WorldTour team.

Byoverlay"At this stage, a title sponsor is still unclear with reports already in the media that the Qhubeka charity will become the leading name of the squad while Assos help fund the €8 million operation." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 18, 2020





Zwift bans two riders from top races for falsifying data.

Byoverlay"Lizi Duncome and Shanni Berger will not be allowed to race in Zwift Esports events until their six-month bans are up. They can continue to use Zwift, as long as they’re not racing in an official Esports event." By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

November 18, 2020





Trek Segafredo closes 2021 roster with addition of former junior world champion.

(velonews.com)overlay"A winner of the 2016 junior world road title in Doha, Egholm has signed a one-year contract after two years with Hagens Berman Axeon. The 22-year-old Dane will support Trek Segafredo’s leaders, such as compatriot Mads Pedersen." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele

November 18, 2020





Dillier joins Van der Poel at Alpecin Fenix.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Swiss rider arrives at Alpecin Fenix after three seasons at AG2R La Mondiale, where his stand-out performance was his second place behind Peter Sagan at the 2018 Paris Roubaix." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 18, 2020





2019 World Champion track sprinter Stephanie Morton announces retirement.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"2019 world champion Stephanie Morton has announced her immediate retirement from international cycling after a ten-year international career which spanned both able-bodied and para-cycling disciplines." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)

November 18, 2020





Strava brings Bluetooth heart rate connectivity back to its app.

Byoverlay"It was almost 13 months ago that Strava removed the ability to use external Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors within its phone app. Today Strava has announced that Bluetooth support for external heart rate measurement is back." By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome

November 18, 2020





Bianchi Updates Specialissima - Discs, Improved Aerodynamics for the All-Rounder.

Byoverlay"While the Oltre XR series remains the brand’s dedicated aero road frame, the Specialissima follows industry trends of improving aerodynamics on all-rounder frames." By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 18, 2020


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London has highest helmet use in Europe, Netherlands “almost zero.” Netherlands is the second safest country after Denmark.

Byoverlay"Covering Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Ljubljana, London, Paris, Vienna, Warsaw and Zagreb, the research sought to understand the relationship between cycle use rates, safe infrastructure and helmet use." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 17, 2020





Tom Pidcock delays start of his cyclocross season.

Byoverlay"Pidcock (Trinity Racing) has a very big 2021 season coming up as he steps up to WorldTour level and joins British super-team, Ineos Grenadiers, but he has a pretty packed cross season to come before he can focus on that." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by David Stockman/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





CeramicSpeed makes UFO Drip Chain Coating slipperier.

(velonews.com)overlay"The new formula may allow for 15 percent more speed while lasting 50 percent longer, and at 40 percent the cost of the original formula." (velonews.com) Photo: CeramicSpeed

November 17, 2020





Zipp announces new integrated computer mount and updated graphics.

Byoverlay"Zipp announced a new integrated out-front computer mount for Garmin and Wahoo head units. Designed specifically for Zipp stems, the QuickView mount replaces the existing stem faceplate with a new aluminum piece." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Zipp

November 17, 2020





Mark Cavendish: From fat banker to sprinting GOAT.

Byoverlay"Mark Cavendish's career has run in parallel with the last 15 years of Cyclingnews' development. His and our paths have crossed and intertwined on numerous occasions." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





Black Friday Garmin deals: 40% off computers, half-price smartwatches and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Save money on cycling computers, sensors, smartwatches, power meters and accessories with these Black Friday Garmin deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garmin)

November 17, 2020





Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Pack Pliers review: A rethink of the classic multi-tool.

Byoverlay"The new 8-Bit Pack Pliers almost look as if Wolf Tooth just took its existing Pack Pliers and enlarged the dimensions in CAD." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang

November 17, 2020


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Hagens Berman Axeon will race in 2021 despite budget shortfall.

(velonews.com)overlay"Axel Merckx confirms the team will race next season even with ongoing sponsor search." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

November 17, 2020





Marc Hirschi looking to conquer the classics before expanding horizons further afield.

Byoverlay"The young Swissman animated this year’s Tour de France with his breakaway antics, won La Flèche Wallonne, and took bronze at the world championships in a two-month spell that marked him as the hottest new puncheur in the peloton." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





Donnelly Cycling Releases Limited Edition Bahati Foundation Poster by Michael Valenti.

Byoverlay

"Donnelly Cycling has released a limited edition poster to support the Bahati Foundation. Limited to 250 prints, each having been signed by 10-time national champion Rahsaan Bahati."
By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (donnellycycling.com)

November 17, 2020





Giro Helios Spherical helmet first ride review.

Byoverlay"Giro's Helios helmet brings Spherical technology to a lower priced helmet. But Giro doesn't skimp on the high-end features." By Dan Cavallari (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

November 17, 2020





Wahoo RIVAL Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"It’s here. Finally. After years of rumors, leaks, and even a high crimes story I’ve got for another day, Wahoo’s first watch has landed - the aptly named Wahoo RIVAL, a $379 entrant in a field full of competitive options." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

November 17, 2020





Wahoo goes wearable: Introducing the new Elemnt Rival multi-sport watch.

Byoverlay"Wahoo has launched the Rival with a host of features specifically for the multi-sport athlete such as swim metrics, advanced run dynamics when paired with the TickrX heart rate strap, and the new touch-less transition feature." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Wahoo Fitness

November 17, 2020





Uninsured, unlicensed truck driver has admitted killing Josephine Gilbert.

Byoverlay"Josephine, a 25-year-old from Wirksworth in Derbyshire, was killed while riding just outside of Derby in January this year, when she was hit by a truck." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Derbyshire Police)

November 17, 2020





Lefevere: Tokyo might be Evenepoel's best chance at Olympic gold.

Byoverlay"Patrick Lefevere has said that the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 might be Remco Evenepoel's best chance for gold, adding that he hopes to target Tour de France victory with the 20-year-old in the next five years." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 17, 2020


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Report: Legendary coach Eddie Borysewicz dies at 81.

(velonews.com)overlay"According to reports in Polish media, legendary cycling coach Edward Borysewicz, known in the U.S. by his nickname “Eddie B,” has died at age 81 in Poland." (velonews.com) Photo: John Pierce

November 17, 2020





US Senate passes Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act to criminalize doping schemes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The law calls for fines of up to $1 million and prison sentences of up to 10 years for those who participate in schemes designed to influence international sports competitions through doping." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 17, 2020





Report: Possible savior for NTT Pro Cycling as Edvald Boasson Hagen eyes move.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian daily Het Nieuwsblad reports that NTT team boss Douglas Ryder is lining up new backers to keep the team afloat going into 2021. The movement comes a week after a split between Ryder and Bjarne Riis, who joined the team in 2020." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





Chris Lawless leaves Ineos Grenadiers to join Total Direct Énergie.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 25-year-old debuted with Team Sky in 2018, and won a stage at Coppi e Bartali in 2018, and the overall title of the Tour of Yorkshire in 2019. The move will mark his first time with a French-speaking team." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





For the first time ever, a Puerto Rican is headed to the WorldTour.

Byoverlay"Abner González made history last Wednesday by becoming the first-ever Puerto Rican cyclist to sign a contract with a professional WorldTour-level team. The 19-year-old will join Movistar next season on a three-year deal." By Emmanuel Márquez (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 17, 2020





eBike prices could be reduced by a third to get more people cycling.

Byoverlay"The eBike industry is expected to continue growing in the coming years, with bikes for electric bikes and scooters more than tripling since 2019." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Andrew Aitchison / Getty Images)

November 17, 2020





Julian Alaphilippe: If I could only pick one more race to win, it would be the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The two races that always made me dream were the World Championships and the Tour de France. Of course, I want to win Monuments and Classics but if I could only pick one, it would be the Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 17, 2020


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November 16, 2020
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Chris Froome and Dan Martin could share Tour de France leadership.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Froome headlines a flurry of new signings on the team ahead of the new season with Michael Woods, Patrick Bevin, and Sep Vanmarcke all set to join." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 16, 2020





The questions facing Ineos Grenadiers’ eight grand tour contenders in 2021.

Byoverlay"The Ineos Grenadiers have enough GC contenders to fill a whole grand tour team, but each of them has a unique set of personal challenges to face in 2021. Here are the questions facing the Ineos eight." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





The 13 most dramatic moments in pro cycling of 2020.

Byoverlay"The rollercoaster 2020 pro road season had more peaks and valleys than a typical Grand Tour race, and more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 16, 2020





Alex Dowsett’s Strava offers insight into his Hour Record training.

Byoverlay"While other pros are enjoying their off-season and preparing for 2021, Dowsett is training hard late into the year, and his Strava stats offer up some insight." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





European Track Championships 2020: Britain tops medal table as Laura Kenny, Elinor Barker and Ethan Vernon podium on final night.

Byoverlay"The Great Britain Cycling Team finished the competition, held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, top of the medals leaderboard with six golds, three silvers and two bronze medal placings." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

November 16, 2020





Scribe Aero Wide+ 50-D wheelset review.

Byoverlay"Although best used with a 25c tire where, Scribe’s research suggests, the bigger gains are to be had, due to the width of the rim being greater than that of the tire profile." By Marc Abbott (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





eBikes are getting people back into cycling.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"When heading towards later life, many of us dream of fresher legs. Although you may be enjoying the experience no less, as time ticks on the ghost of your former personal best is several minutes up the road ahead and it is pulling away faster each day." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





New TriRig Omega One rim brake both slows you down and makes you faster.

Byoverlay"TriRig's Omega series of rim brakes has always focused first and foremost on aerodynamics, and the newly released version is now not only supposedly more efficient, but just works better overall, too." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by TriRig

November 16, 2020





Giant Fleet SL saddle.

Byoverlay"Giant's Fleet SL saddle is a very good choice for occasional racers looking for more comfort when riding in an aero position. The saddle features firm padding but there's a little flex in the base along with a large central cutout." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Best bike locks: Keep your bike safe wherever you lock it up.

Byoverlay"The best bike locks are not only those that keep your bike secure but also prevent thieves from trying their luck in the first place. Some of their methods, like rotating the bike to break the lock, can cause serious damage to the frame." By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abus)

November 16, 2020


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Pedro Delgado on Lance Armstrong: ‘No one wants to speak well of him.’

(velonews.com)overlay"For me, he was the best of his era. Armstrong had a very strong head,” Delgado said. “That was his motor. In terms of physical strength, maybe [Jan] Ullrich, who was his main rival, was even stronger, but his intelligence and his knowledge of how to prepare all year long were key for Armstrong to win such an important race like the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Tadej Pogačar: My life is the same as before after winning Tour de France.

Byoverlay"In an interview Spanish newspaper Marca, he said: “My life hasn’t changed much since I won the Tour. My life is the same as before, there hasn’t been much change. Maybe a few more interviews and media related issues, but nothing too stressful." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





CeramicSpeed's new UFO Drip lube is slicker, longer-lasting and far cheaper.

Byoverlay"The new UFO Drip appears to be the most practical and attainable product to ever wear the CeramicSpeed name. And the fact that it’s non-toxic and biodegradable makes it all the more attractive." By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Dave Rome

November 16, 2020





Colin Sturgess returns to cycling as sports director at Ribble Weldtite.

Byoverlay"Former British road and track star Colin Sturgess will return to professional cycling in 2021 as a sports director for the Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling team." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





Israel Start-Up Nation’s Canadian cyclists explain why they were prepared for this year’s unexpected indoor trainer season.

Byoverlay"Some cyclists, such as Peter Sagan, went so far as to say they had no interest in virtual racing. “I am a real cyclist, but not a virtual one,” he said." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Noa Arnon

November 16, 2020





Backstedt back on the bike after months in leg cast and orthopedic boot.

Byoverlay"In an interview with Cyclingnews, the 18-year-old said she still has some pain when rotating her foot to clip in and out of her pedals, and walks with a slight limp, but that she is otherwise healing well and looking forward to getting back to racing bikes in 2021." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





Liv Cycling: A guide and overview.

Byoverlay"Liv is a unique bike brand, in that all of its bikes are designed and made by women, for women.
Liv designs its bikes from the ground up." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv)

November 16, 2020





The Curious (And Mostly True) Legend Of “The Shitbike.”

Byoverlay"The Softride beam bike: it raised eyebrows and inspiring cocked heads and curious gazes since forever when it was first introduced as a triathlon-specific answer to, well, nothing." By Stevil Kinevil (cyclingindependent.com) Photo by Morgan Meredith

November 16, 2020





What is an ultrasonic cleaner and should you buy one?

Byoverlay"Is an ultrasonic cleaner the ultimate in drivetrain cleaning or does it come up a few chain scrubbers short?" By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zero Friction Cycling)

November 16, 2020





Strava raises $110 million.

Byoverlay"This financing will help the company build more features that athletes love, support its global community and expand to better serve more athletes,” Strava said in a statement." By Caley Fretz (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Le Col, Lezyne, PedalCell and Dashel.

Byoverlay"Streams of running water were next to impossible to avoid when riding the lanes at the weekend...but our team of hardy reviewers were out testing some neat bits of kit." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020


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Running a doping program could soon be a criminal offense in the US.

byoverlay"The fight against doping in the United States took a significant leap forward on Monday with the passage of a landmark bill through the US Senate." by Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com)

November 16, 2020





Douglas Ryder's WorldTour team likely to race on in 2021.

Byoverlay"Reports from several sources indicate that Douglas Ryder will run a WorldTour team next year after a last-minute solution was found to keep his current NTT-backed team in the sport." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 16, 2020





Astana becomes Astana Premier Tech for 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Astana team will officially be known as Astana Premier Tech after the Canadian company stepped up to a title sponsorship role to help bolster the finances of the Kazakhstani team for 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 16, 2020





Matteo Jorgenson extends with Movistar through 2023.

(velonews.com)overlay"Young American renews with Movistar; Astana brings on first co-sponsor in 15 years to assure team's future." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Mitchelton Scott announces more homegrown signings, and contract extensions of Luke Durbridge and Cameron Meyer.

Byoverlay"The Mitchelton Scott team emphasized its Australian roots by renewing the contracts of no less than seven Aussie riders for the next two seasons. Leading the way are Luke Durbridge and Cameron Meyer, two veterans of the team." By James Startt (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 16, 2020





Vaast A/1 gravel bike review: Magnesium makes a comeback.

Byoverlay"Although magnesium is less stiff than aluminum, it’s also proportionally less dense, supposedly about 20% stronger, and does a much better job of damping vibration. It also requires about half as much energy to extract and manufacture." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)

November 16, 2020





Elia Viviani: We have failed to create any chemistry this year.

(cycling.today)overlay"Elia Viviani signed with Cofidis this year, but the Italian sprinter did not achieve any victories for his new team in 2020." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Indoor Trainers: What is electromagnetic resistance and can it make you fitter?

Byoverlay"There's a huge range of options when it comes to choosing an indoor trainer, but what is the best technology for you?" By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)

November 16, 2020





How to Fix a Loose Headset.

Troyoverlay"There are a few things to consider when your headset seems to be coming loose. First and foremost, you need to have a steerer-tube compression plug (for a carbon steerer) or a star nut (metal steerer) installed." Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





5 things I wish I’d known much earlier in my cycling career.

Byoverlay"The things you learn on your local group ride are vast and varied. These range from riding pacelines, to bike handling, to fueling on the bike, what to wear, how to change a tube. I could go on and on."By Jamie Blanchfield (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 16, 2020





Black Friday bike deals 2020: Huge savings on bikes, clothing, tech and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"Black Friday bike deals are available already, and here are the best of them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)

November 16, 2020








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