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November
21, 2020
Fabio Aru linked to Qhubeka Assos as new
Grand Tour leader.
"Fabio
Aru could become Qhubeka Assos’ Grand Tour leader, with
his contract terms perhaps linked to performance, as the
team take a bet on him returning to success." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November 21,
2020
How to watch the 2020-2021 Cyclocross season
- live streams from anywhere.
"The
first round of the 2020-2021 UCI Cyclocross World Cup
takes place on November 29 in Tabor with the series
having increased importance due to the UCI's revised
rules for the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas -
Sunday, November 22, 2020.
"This
Sunday sees the fourth round of the Superprestige
Series in on a new course in Merksplas.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 6:00am Pacific." (cyclocross.social)
November 21,
2020
My Giro stage win was one of the best in
Ineos' history, reveals Geoghegan Hart.
"Giro
d'Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart hailed his Stage 15
victory at Piancavallo as one of the best performances
in Team Ineos Grenadiers' entire history." (sbs.com.au) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 21,
2020
Diary of a Zwift Academy rider - Part
Three - Seeking advice from a former winner.
"What
does it take to become a professional cyclist? Years
of training, racing and building your physical
capabilities to almost superhuman levels? Or is it
down to pure, natural talent that’s just waiting to be
unleashed?"
By Charlie Allenby (bikeradar.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 21,
2020
Ultimate cold weather gift guide.
"These
three brands harnessed all their sub-zero experience
into very specialized winter gear. From boots to
après, they’ll keep you dry if you’re braving blustery
weather between warming huts this year." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
(Credit not Provided)
November 21,
2020
Column
Two
Ranking the top 10 male sprinters of 2020.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe), Sam Bennett (Bora
Hansgrohe), Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ), and Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) lead our table of top sprinters." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
Preview: 37th Vuelta al Ecuador.
"The
last race of the UCI America Tour of the season, the
37th edition of Vuelta al Ecuador, is about to start
this Monday, November 23. This 2.2 category race was
about to be cancelled earlier in the year but it is
finally going to be held."
By Marcelo Hernández (cyclingpub.com) Photo by
ASO/Thomas MAHEUX
November
21, 2020
Anti-doping statistics raise alarm bells
ahead of Tokyo Olympic Games.
"WADA
chief admits the pandemic created 'holes' in testing
procedures through 2020, but is looking to close up
any leaks in the approach to Tokyo."
(velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty
Images
November
21, 2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart could have road in
East London named after him.
"The
name to honor the Ineos rider would be “Tao’s
Place”, and will compete against “Bernie Grant
Cycleway”, and “Starley Freeway."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November
21, 2020
First Look: Sidi Shot 2.
"The
Sidi Shot 2 is the newest addition to the Italian
brand’s legacy of high-performance road shoes. The
Sidi Shot 2 features upgraded tension dials and an
updated C-Boost SRS sole that offers a greater range
of cleat positions."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
November
21, 2020
Bontrager SSR Women’s Multisport Bike
Shoes.
"Casual
multisport shoes that live up to the hype better
than most for walking and riding comfort." By Lara Dunn (road.cc)
November
21, 2020
Column
Three
Egan Bernal on his back problems: 'I've
always had pain there.'.
"The
pain is really something very old, last year during
the Tour that I won, the first year that I raced the
Tour and since when raced mountain bikes, I've
always had a pain there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November
21, 2020
Freeman's 'vulnerability' to Sutton's
bullying could have led to him ordering Testogel says
psychiatrist.
"Freeman
has admitted 18 of the 22 charges brought against
him by the General Medical Council, including
ordering Testogel patches. However, he denies that
he did so “knowing or believing” that they were
intended for use by an athlete."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo: Credit Team Sky
November
21, 2020
Marco Pantani 2000 Tour de France bike
up for auction.
"The
bike used by Marco Pantani at the 2000 Tour de
France when he beat Lance Armstrong to win atop Mont
Ventoux is for sale via auction in Italy, with an
estimated auction price of between €25,000-30,000." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bolaffi)
November
21, 2020
Black Friday cycling shoes: Save on
Shimano, Specialized, Sidi and more.
"Investing in a pair of the best cycling shoes nowadays requires a lot of cash, so when Black Friday comes around it's the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain." (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November
21, 2020
Turbo Vado SL Ride Report.
"Lightweight
bikes are so much fun to ride. At 33 lbs. the
Specialized Turbo Vado SL certainly qualifies as
lightweight by eBike standards. The Turbo Vado SL is
nimble, well mannered, and inspired me..." by Byron, Steve
Gluckman (bikehugger.com)
November
21, 2020
Column
One
November 20, 2020
November
20, 2020
The best races of the 2020 season.
"It's
been a turbulent 2020 season, one that saw a number of
key races canceled, re-scheduled or altered, but by
the end of the international cycling calendar, we
managed to get some excellent racing."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Fuente Dé: Contador's Revolution.
"How
an innocuous transition stage produced historic drama
and defined the Spaniard's career and identity." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Another blow to British racing scene as a
Vitus Pro Cycling folds.
"After
three years of racing, the Continental outfit will see
out the rest of the season, with some eSports events
still to come, but will not continue into 2021." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
How Do You Build the Greatest Collection
of Cycling Memorabilia in America?
"Memorabilia
on display in the foyer at the Horton home, including
a water bottle and a hand pump that belonged to Fausto
Coppi, the original perpetual team trophy from the
Tour de France, and a bronze medallion presented to
Maurice Garin in the second edition of the Tour, the
oldest known surviving award from the race." By Peter Flax
(bicycling.com) Photography by Cayce Clifford
November 20,
2020
Monopoly Cycling has finally been
released.
"Cyclists,
the ultimate Christmas gift has landed. That's right,
get ready to flip a table in anger this Boxing Day
because Monopoly Cycling has been released." By Joe Robinson
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Specialized 2FO Roost Clip shoe review.
"Street
style with a lightweight, weather-resistant, pedal
performance for trail or enduro pinners, but might be
too stiff for some."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy
Kesteven)
November 20,
2020
BMC unveils incredibly expensive €10,000
Masterpiece frameset.
"This
is art that brings you into the tapestry. It’s an
investment and an experience.” We take a look at the
most expensive frameset we've ever seen." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Column
Two
Pieter Weening concludes pro career.
"The
Dutch rider amassed 13 individual wins, including
stages at the Tour de France and wearing the leader's
jersey at the Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Mike McCarthy remembers Eddie Borysewicz.
"With
news of the passing of Eddie Borysewicz, coach and
trainer to several generations of America’s best
cyclists, we caught up with Mike McCarthy, one of his
prodigies."
By James Startt (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Mike
McCarthy
November 20,
2020
'Chris Froome's arrival will make me
better' says Niv.
"In
a statement released on Friday, the team wrote that
they "expect improvement from the Israeli riders next
season to meet the new performance standards,
following the arrival of world-class riders to a
revamped roster headed by Chris Froome." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Magnus Sheffield crushes world junior
individual pursuit record.
"Sheffield
bettered the world record by three seconds, and reset
the American record by 10 seconds."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
November 20,
2020
La Tropicale Amissa Bongo 2021 postponed.
"The
UCI 2.1 event was to bring together the best cyclists
on the African continent to race against pros from
Cofidis, Total Direct Énergie, and other
European-based teams."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
November 20,
2020
Bling's 'toxic' situation with Gerrans in
the past as Mitchelton look to future.
"Mitchelton
Scott sports director Matthew White has described a
'toxic' situation between Simon Gerrans and Michael
Matthews led to the Australian star rider's departure,
but hopes that the sprinter's 2021 return will see the
team with a chance to win the biggest races." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not
Provided)
November 20,
2020
Inside Magnus Sheffield’s
record-breaking pursuit ride.
"The
crux of Magnus Sheffield’s record-setting
3,000-meter pursuit ride on Thursday came near the
end, after he had completed seven of the nine laps
around the 7-Eleven velodrome in Colorado Springs." By Fred Dreier
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November
20, 2020
Gear Break Gravel Edition: DMT,
Arundel, XPEDO, Castelli, Moots, Rapha & Zipp.
"Gravel Special Gear Break: Just for all the ‘gravelers’ out there." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) November
20, 2020
New Shimano Dura-Ace will be 12-speed
and wireless, patents suggest.
"Rim brakes make the cut, and potential for self-charging shifters also included on groupset expected to launch next spring." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(cyclingtips.com)(Image credit: Shimano) November
20, 2020
Column
Three
November
20, 2020
Compton begins 2020-21 European cyclocross
campaign in Belgium on Sunday.
"There’s
still red, white, and blue on the KFC Racing kit, but
no stars and stripes for 15-time US national
cyclocross champion Katie Compton (KFC Racing p/b
TREK/Knight Composites) when she takes the start line
at the elite women’s Superprestige in Merksplas this
Sunday." By
Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Bookwalter and Grmay extend with
Mitchelton Scott.
"Bookwalter's
stand-out performance in 2020 was his fine 7th place
finish at Strade Bianche, the first WorldTour race to
be held after the season was interrupted." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Final-hour deal with ASSOS saves Africa’s
WorldTour team.
"Officials
confirm team will remain in WorldTour despite
departure of several high-profile riders." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
John Archibald and Mark Christian join
Alberto Contador’s ProTeam.
"The
British pair will be stepping up from the Continental
scene to join Italian-registered ProTeam Eolo Kometa
next season, as the squad steps up to the pro ranks
for the first time."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Zak Burgess, 14, spent lockdown II
Everesting on his bike.
"The
teenager from Clitheroe in Lancashire managed to tick
off the grueling feat of climbing 8,848m of elevation
- the height of Everest - by completing 52 repetitions
of the Birdy Brow climb in one, continuous ride." By Joe Robinson
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Black Friday wheel deals: Save big on
carbon wheelsets from Enve and Reynolds this Black
Friday.
"There
is no question that upgrading your wheelset will make
a huge difference to your riding experience. A
superior wheelset can not only make you faster but
also deliver less fatigue."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
November 20,
2020
Tout Terrain unveil the Scrambler Xplore
GT II - A gravel bike with a Pinion gearbox.
"The
Scrambler Xplore GT II combines the classic aesthetic
of a mono-stay steel frame with the reliability of a
Pinion gearbox. It's available in two different wheel
sizes and with a choice of fork."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 20,
2020
Column
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November 19, 2020
November
19, 2020
Vuelta a San Juan commited to push on as
races are canceled elsewhere.
"Early
season Argentinian event optimistic for future and
planning for three to four WorldTour teams to race." (velonews.com) Photo:
James Startt
November 19,
2020
Giro Rosa: Fading glory.
"The
Giro Rosa has long been the most prestigious stage
race on the women’s calendar. But with crashes, bad
roads, tales of organizational difficulties and a lack
of live TV that threatened its future status as number
one." By
Owen Rogers (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 19,
2020
Team of the Year 2020.
"Among
both the men's and women's pelotons, a broad church of
riders rose to the top, some that we had seen before,
some breaking onto the scene for the very first time." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit
not Provided)
November 19,
2020
Spring-powered wheel claims to be ‘E-bike
alternative at lower cost.’
"Simon
Chan says his SuperWheel, which is powered simply by
weight and movement via a patented technology called
‘Weight to energy conversion technology’ (WTECT),
supplies an efficiency improvement of over 30 per cent
compared to a standard wheel."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SuperWheel
November 19,
2020
Do low-cadence drills actually make you
faster?
"Many
of us have done low-RPM drills, but the science behind
this is mixed, at best, on the results." By Zach Nehr
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 19,
2020
Cinelli re-orientates 2021 Zydeco
performance gravel bike for bikepacking.
"Landing
on the cyclocross scene a decade ago, the Zydeco has
since transitioned into the gravel sphere and Cinelli
promises the 2021 iteration is now bikepacking ready,
with the addition of “fast fuel eyelets” on the top
tube." By
Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc)
November 19,
2020
Giant Charge Elite XC shoes review.
"A
lightweight and power-happy shoe with useful and
unique twist mobility for those with tracking issues.
Fit needs patience though and they’re expensive for a
single-dial shoe."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy
Kesteven)
November 19,
2020
Cycling Weekly staff: What I’m looking for
on Black Friday.
"In
the Black Friday sales, I’d be looking for deals on
investment items - the kinds of things I know I’ll
need during the year, that way purchasing with a hefty
discount represents a real saving."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 19,
2020
Column
Two
Zwift Bans Two Pro Racers For Altering
Data: An Explainer of Sorts.
"The
last time there was a public kerfuffle with Zwift and
cheating it was at their first indoor championship. A
big production set and the whole bit. Only to find out
later that the winner, Cam Jeffers, obtained the
faster winning bike by using a bot to accumulate fake
mileage."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
November 19,
2020
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR.
"The
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tire is a bit more of an
all-rounder than the SL version, with increased
puncture protection, but retains the same levels of
excellent grip and rolling resistance. It's a race
tire for those who don't race, if you like." By Stu Kerton (road.cc)
November 19,
2020
Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 wheels review.
"Campagnolo
Bora WTO 45 wheels get an all new rim shape, tubeless
compatibility & are all the faster for it. Campy’s
best just got better."
By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk)
November 19,
2020
Classic Cycle Thursdays!
"1989
Specialized Rock Combo: On the trails it was quite
nimble, and yet riding in the drops offered plenty of
stability. The only time the bars seemed like maybe
they were a bit of a liability were on steep, rocky
climbs." By
Eben Weiss (bikesnobnyc.com)
November 19,
2020
Ganna still positive for corona after two
weeks.
"I'm
with my sister, mum and dad - united for better or for
worse. We're all in isolation because we all had
positive results. By now we're aiming for herd
immunity," he joked."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Fizik Terra Argo X3 gravel saddle review.
"Limousine-like
smoothness with extra width and reduced nose pressure
for more upright off-road rides. X5 is the better buy
though." By
Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
November 19,
2020
Christmas gifts for cyclists: Gift ideas
to cater to all budgets.
"When looking for the best Christmas gifts for cyclists, if you're not a cyclist yourself, it’s easy to fall into the trap of buying into the many novelty gifts that, though they may draw a smile, will ultimately end up collecting dust." By Mildred Locke, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 19,
2020
Birzman dual Disc Brake Piston Pusher
doesn’t require wheel removal, plus tubeless lever w/
tire jack, more!
"If
you’ve ever worked on hydraulic disc brakes, at some
point, you’ve had to reset the pistons in the
caliper." By
Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 19,
2020
Column
Three
Report: Dutch Federation concealed doping
positive in 2011.
"The
Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU) deliberately
concealed a positive EPO test in 2011, an
investigation by Dutch website Wielerflits has found." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: AFP Photo)
November 19,
2020
Former Team Sky coach says concerns about
Chris Froome are ‘idiotic.’
"Former
Team Sky coach Bobby Julich has said concerns about
Chris Froome are “idiotic,” after Froome’s name was
mentioned in the Richard Freeman tribunal." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Ben King is headed to Rally for 2021.
"After
four seasons with the NTT organization, Ben King is
headed to Rally next year in what marks a return to
the team where he first got his start over a decade
ago." By
Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November
19, 2020
Tour de France snub was opening for
Michael Matthews to rejoin Mitchelton Scott.
"Prodigal
son Michael Matthews returns to Mitchelton Scott
colors in 2021, and the Australia team is expecting
“big things” from the all-round sprinter and
classics rider."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Team Sunweb
November
19, 2020
Josef Cerny signs for Deceuninck Quick
Step.
"The
27-year-old claimed the biggest win of his career at
last month’s Giro d’Italia, when he soloed to
victory on the rain-soaked stage to Asti, which had
been halved in length following a rider protest." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
November
19, 2020
Navardauskas hangs up his wheels.
"Tour
de France and Giro d'Italia stage winner Ramunas
Navardauskas has decided to put an end to his
career, saying he has "had enough" of cycling and
wants to "forget about it a bit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November
19, 2020
2021 Tech Trends: Tubeless inserts - the
next big advance in road tubeless tech? Here are your
options.
"Tubeless
tire inserts - lengths of foam fitted inside the
tire - are becoming increasingly common for both
mountain bike and gravel bike setups, but could they
be set to appear on road bike setups too?" By Liam Cahill
(road.cc) (Facebook)
November
19, 2020
Black Friday GoPro deals: Get a third
off a Hero 9 bundle in GoPro's Black Friday sale.
"We've compiled the best GoPro deals to help our fellow cyclists record their ride no matter the reason." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: GoPro) November
19, 2020
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