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November
27, 2020
November 27,
2020
Massive Black Friday Sports Tech Deals
Guide!
"Here’s
your complete guide to sports tech deals, sorted by
category and updated constantly throughout the day,
often hourly with new deals."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
November 27,
2020
Limited edition tan wall Continental GP5000s
reduced by 41% (US).
"After
much anticipation, Black Friday has now arrived - and
with it, the very best cycling deals. There have been
some great discounts on wheels and tires, but we’re
picking out this tan wall Continental GP5000 discount as
one of the best on the net right now."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 27,
2020
Early season Spanish, French races already
ramping up for 2021.
"Teams
planning to carry 'bubble' concept into pre-season
training camps and early-season races through Europe." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
What John Murphy learned from 17 seasons in
pro cycling.
"Sprinter
John Murphy is retiring from pro cycling after 17
seasons, and shares the advice he'd pass on to future
generations of pro riders."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/TDWSport.com)
November 27,
2020
Gravel Done Differently: Robin Wallner Rides
Ibis Gravelduro, Industry Nine Expands the Map.
"What
is gravel? That could mean your rides are primarily
pavement, but you relish the opportunity to explore
short sections of dirt roads. Or, it could mean you
spend 100% of your time off-road, far from the nearest
pavement." By
Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 27,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe tempted to ride Paris
Roubaix in 2021.
"Julian
Alaphilippe has the cobbled classics and Paris Roubaix
on his list for 2021 season."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
Live: Urban Cross Kortrijk - x2o Badkamers
Trofee - Saturday November 28th - Live.
"The
second round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee
(previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the CAPS
Urban Cross in Kortrijk. Expect some fast, exciting
racing on the city course.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am ET.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social)
November 27,
2020
Column
Two
How Zwift and the UCI thwart cheating in
high-level esports events.
"While
most riders can just jump into Zwift races and have fun,
elite-level competitors face stringent data-verification
protocols." By
Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart says he wants to fight
for Grand Tours every year.
"In
an interview with Italians newspaper La Gazzetta
dello Sport, the Hackney-born pro said the dream
is to also win the Tour de France and the Vuelta a
España, to complete the set of three-week victories
after his success in the Giro."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 27,
2020
Nibali plays down reports of 2022 move to
Ineos Grenadiers.
"Reports
in Italy have suggested Vincenzo Nibali could move to
Ineos Grenadiers for 2022 to take up a role as a mentor
to younger Grand Tour riders in the final year of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Links from the past lead Steve Bauer to
Astana.
"When
Steve Bauer was on the hunt for a new job he turned to
one of his ex-riders, Hugo Houle, for some help and
advice. Now a long-standing member of the Astana team,
Houle was able to point Bauer in the right direction." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 27,
2020
Why are Israel Start-Up Nation riders
converting to tubeless tires?
"It
is impressive that tubeless is starting to be used
because it takes a long time for things to change in
cycling, especially in Europe. It’s very traditional." By Terry McKall
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
November 27,
2020
Are turbos and training apps leading to more
crashes in bike races?
"When
cyclists switch from the predictable and safe home
trainer, will they be able for the chaos and movement in
the bunch in spring? If not, are more crash inevitable?" By Padraig Marrey
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)
November 27,
2020
TurboAnt Scooter, Fizik, LOOK, Giro, Osprey,
Muc-Off, Memory Pilot.
"Staying sane in these crazy times may call for crazy measures - like finding your two-wheeled fun in places you might not have looked before." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) November 27,
2020
The 'Super Wheel' Claims to Offer Power
Assistance Without a Motor... And We're Very Skeptical.
"It's
worth noting that the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris
stopped accepting proposals concerning perpetual motion
in 1775." By
James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 27,
2020
Column
Three
November 27,
2020
Burst bubbles and blurred lines: British
Cycling, Team Sky, and the cost of success.
"How
the rise and fall of an empire has forced us to look at
what we want from elite sport."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Ag2r Citroën sponsor moves puts pinch on the
unproven and unlucky.
"Budget
boost brings influx of new stars to French squad,
leaving existing riders facing career crises or
contemplating retirement."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Qhubeka Assos add Wisniowski, Sean Bennett
and 20-year-old Evenepoel rival Karel Vacek.
"The
Qhubeka Assos team have announced three new signings as
they continue to complete their roster for 2021 after
securing the team's future thanks to vital support from
the Swiss-based clothing brand."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 27,
2020
Team Movistar makes welcome move to shake up
the women’s peloton in 2021.
"[Paywall]
Signings
of Annemiek van Vleuten and Leah Thomas marks start of
renewed focus on women's racing at the Spanish squad." By Jim Cotton
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Lower Body Strength and Flexibility - Yoga
With Abi.
"What
if there was a way to maintain your core and lower body
strength and maybe even improve your overall
flexibility, while you’re healing from injury and
waiting to get back on the bike?"
By Abi Carver (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
12 New Gravel Bikes for 2020.
"Dirty
Kanza or not, the market for dual-purpose bikes is as
hot as ever with a new bikes showing up weekly. We
decided to take a pause and organize a 12-pack of the
most recent gravel bikes to hit the market." (roadbikeaction.com)
(Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
266 days from her last race, Gigante
explodes to first start win in NRS finale.
"Sarah
Gigante (TIBCO SVB) had been without racing since her
last start at the Herald Sun Tour, but she showed that
she had been putting her idle time to good use as she
emerged with a terrific opening day performance at the
National Tour."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: Jamie Finch-Penninger)
November 27,
2020
2020 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor,
Czech Republic Live.
"On
Sunday, November 29: UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor,
Czech Republic LIVE.
Elite
Women at 13:10 CET, 7:10am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men at 14:30 CET, 8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclingfans.com) Photo Copyright © 2019 Cor Vos
November 27,
2020
Column
One
November
26, 2020
November 26,
2020
The top 10 domestiques of 2020.
"With
much of the top-level season packed into four months
from August onwards after a break of over three months,
taking care of team leaders, saving energy, and keeping
them out of trouble was perhaps more imperative than
before." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 26,
2020
Analysis: Arrival of Miguel Ángel López at
Movistar is loaded with promise and complexities.
"López
enjoyed a robust 2020 campaign, capped by victory in the
“queen’s stage” at Col de la Loze in his Tour debut.
López lost a podium spot in the final time trial at
Belles-Filles, but sixth overall confirmed his
consistency in grand tours."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Christophe
Petit-Tesson - Pool/Getty Images
November 26,
2020
Two years after retiring, Simon Gerrans is
back involved in bike racing.
"The
40-year-old has joined Australian domestic team Inform
TM Insight Make as ‘Pathways Coordinator’ in the hope of
helping the outfit’s young riders step up to the
WorldTour." By
Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
November 26,
2020
Training: Five ways to prepare for a hard
workout.
"Whether
you want to crush your next power test, nail some really
hard intervals, or just keep up on your local group
ride, here are some steps you should take before heading
out the door."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
November 26,
2020
Black Friday gravel bikes: Save on gravel
bikes from Santa Cruz, Cannondale, Niner and more.
"To help you spend less time shopping and more time riding, we've outlined the best gravel bike deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit: Courtesy) November 26,
2020
Column
Two
Peter Sagan: Compared to the Tour de France,
the Giro d’Italia is more fun.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe superstar made his Giro debut in 2020,
racking up numerous podium finishes before he finally
took a long-awaited stage victory on day 10. " By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November 26,
2020
‘I want to clear my name, it’s devastating’:
Zwift racer speaks out after being banned for data
manipulation.
"Shanni
Berger, 19, denies editing her power files and says she
doesn’t have the technological knowledge to prove her
innocence." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Picture:
Shanni Berger
November 26,
2020
Brian Holm and Mads Pedersen among owners of
new Danish Continental team.
"The
new ownership set-up was formed alongside Henrik Egholm,
who currently runs Danish domestic squad Eiland Electric
Carl Ras, and he is expected to continue in his role as
team manager following the upgrade to Continental
status."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 26,
2020
Androni Giocattoli Sidermec gambles on
former cross-country skier.
"Former
Olympic cross-country skier Martí Vigo del Arco joins
Italian squad having shown 'exceptional values' in
physical testing."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 26,
2020
CT Tech Round-Up #12: New gear from Fizik,
PRO, Wera, and more.
"In this edition, we take a look at a whole bunch of new soft goods and accessories, and some neat tools." By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang and Sarah Lukas November 26,
2020
David Millar's 2013 Tour de France Cervelo
S5.
"Cast
your mind back to 2013 and our fellow lovers of argyle,
Garmin Cervelo, had switched to a special white jersey
for the Tour de France."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 26,
2020
Column
Three
Astana Premier Tech pins down Aleksandr
Vlasov and Jakob Fuglsang heading into 2021.
"Kazakh
squad retains two leading riders after Miguel Ángel
López jumps ship; brings in new sports directors." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 26,
2020
Arkéa Samsic manager breaks silence on
French inquiry around Nairo Quintana and team.
"Arkéa
Samsic manager Emmanuel Hubert broke his long silence in
the wake of an ongoing police investigation during this
summer’s Tour de France and star rider Nairo Quintana." (velonews.com) (Photo by
Christophe Petit-Tesson - Pool/Getty Images)
November 26,
2020
Celebrating 130 years of cycling with our
new heritage range.
"In
2021 Cycling Weekly will celebrate its 130th
anniversary. To mark this occasion we’re releasing a
range of commemorative products so our readers can own a
piece of cycling history."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com)
November 26,
2020
Garmin Edge 520 Plus bike computer reduced
in Black Friday sales.
"Black
Friday has well and truly arrived, and right now there
are Black Friday Garmin deals aplenty. One of the best
deals we've found today concerns the Edge 520 Plus
computer." By
Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garmin)
November 26,
2020
Santa Cruz and Juliana issue recall for
select 2020 Aluminum frames.
"Santa
Cruz Bicycles announced Wednesday it is issuing a recall
for select model-year 2020 aluminum frame Santa Cruz and
Juliana model and color combinations."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca)
November 26,
2020
The Ultimate “do-it-all” bike.
"At
the S-Works level you’re getting the best-of-the-best
that Specialized has to offer. Specialized does carbon
really well. Rough or smooth. Wet or dry. My guess is
that the Diverge will be all right."
By Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 26,
2020
Column
One
November
25, 2020
November 25,
2020
Van Aert and Evenepoel Talk Olympic Time
Trial and Ganna.
"Wout
van Aert and Remco Evenepoel have been in discussion
about their chances in the Olympic time trial in Tokyo
next year. They will be riding against each other and
together for the Belgian national team and the two top
men agree on one thing: “Ganna is the man to beat." By Alastair Hamilton
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 25,
2020
Meet Loana Lecomte, 2020’s breakout mountain
biker of the year.
"The
21-year old Frenchwoman raced - and won - her first
World Cup as an elite and then went on to claim world
and European championship titles."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red
Bull Content Pool
November 25,
2020
Rally Cycling shores up women’s squad with
Olivia Ray, Madeline Bemis, and Holly Breck.
"The
women's team fills out their roster with a sprinter, a
time-trial specialist, and an experienced all-arounder." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 25,
2020
Sports Technology Buyers Guide: Winter
2020-2021.
"I don’t take any money/sponsorships/whatever from any of the companies in this post. Or from any company I review for that matter." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 25,
2020
Twmpa Cycles’ GR 1.0 is a gravel bike made
from wood.
"The
Twmpa Cycles GR 1.0 is a gravel bike with a wooden
frame. The entire frame is constructed from ash and the
finished product is remarkably standard looking compared
to some wooden bikes we’ve seen." By
Ollie Marriage (bikeradar.com) Photos: Ollie Marriage
November 25,
2020
Column
Two
Arkéa Samsic still in the dark over French
investigation of Quintana.
"More
than two months after French searched Nairo Quintana's
hotel room during the Tour de France, his Arkéa Samsic
team manager Emmanuel Hubert says he still has no
further information on the inquiry."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 25,
2020
What the new riders union should do to
succeed.
"A
stronger riders union could bring substantial progress
on the major challenges the riders face today – more
stable employment, safer racing conditions, and a more
secure post-retirement future."
By Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 25,
2020
Here's what we want to see from the new
Shimano Dura-Ace groupset.
"We
take a look at what features could be included on the
next iteration of Shimano Dura-Ace groupset. But will we
get everything that is on our wishlist?"
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 25,
2020
Seven reasons why an indoor bike could be
your perfect training partner.
"Wattbike
has more than ten years’ experience helping top-level
bike riders to hone their fitness, having worked with
British Cycling, the UCI and world-leading sports
scientists."By
Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Wattbike
November 25,
2020
Save 25% on the new Kask Mojito Cubed helmet
at Backcountry this Black Friday.
"Kask's
affordable performance road helmet, the Mojito Cubed,
gets 25% knocked off the price in Backcountry's Black
Friday sale."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)
November 25,
2020
Backcountry Black Friday: The best deals on
bikes, clothing, helmets and more.
"The US-based outdoor sports giant Backcountry has a huge amount of high-quality cycling deals this Black Friday." (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 25,
2020
Column
Three
Valgren looking to reignite winning ways at
EF Pro Cycling.
"After
two seasons on the NTT Pro Cycling team, Michael Valgren
is determined to rediscover his best form at EF Pro
Cycling in 2021."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
November 25,
2020
Cherel left with multiple injuries after
training crash caused by dog.
"Frenchman
sustained broken collarbone, broken ribs and collapsed
lung but says 'it could have been worse."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 25,
2020
Alex Cataford on getting into professional
cycling as a Canadian.
"Not
just the other WorldTour cyclist from Ottawa, seven
years into his career who started at Garneau-Quebecor
racing on Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021"
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
November 25,
2020
New semi-rimless Oakley Sutro Lite launched.
"New
version of the glasses worn by Bernal to win the 2019
Tour lose the lower half of their rim and gain classic
Razor Blade inspiration."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 25,
2020
Staff Picks: 10 Black Friday cycling
bargains we’ve reviewed and rated.
"To
help you differentiate the wheat from the chaff, we’ve
pulled out a few offers on kit we’ve put to the test,
and rated. These deals are handpicked by our tech team." By Richard Windsor
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 25,
2020
Shimano RX8 shoes review.
"On
paper the Shimano RX8 shoes fill a small niche. In
practice they are some of the most versatile shoes you
can buy." By
Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 25,
2020
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Suzanne Morphew Case: Colorado
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months after disappearance.
"Chaffee
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