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Daily News: November 2020


Column One
November 30, 2020
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Ian Garrison resetting limits after debut WorldTour season.

Byoverlay"Young American looking to step up in sophomore season with Deceuninck Quick Step as he targets classics success." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 30, 2020





Démare eager to return to Tour de France in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Arnaud Démare is hoping to return to the Tour de France in 2021 and the Frenchman maintains that it is possible for a team to combine sprint and general classification aspirations at La Grande Boucle." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 30, 2020





Best water bottles: Buyer's guide.

Byoverlay"The water bottle, aka the bidon. More than a vessel, it’s a crucial and storied bit of cycling kit. We pick six of the best." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 30, 2020





Food, drink, sleep: Good habits cyclists and triathletes should fall into.

Byoverlay"Don’t mistake simple with easy. If you have problems with food or have eating habits that more often involve calling out for pizza or burgers than boiling up veggies then making the changes I talk about aren’t easy. But they can be made." By Rob Cummins (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 30, 2020





Rapha Cyber Monday: Discount clothing deals still available this Cyber Monday.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"Savvy shoppers and Rapha fans hoping for a Rapha Cyber Monday sale, you can still find your favorite brand on sale this year, thanks to its Archive Sale, which is on right now, as well as via various third-party retailers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)

November 30, 2020


Column Two
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Shirin van Anrooij left with open wounds by disc brake at cyclocross World Cup.

(velonews.com)overlay"She is conscious, but I have never seen such a wound,” team manager Sven Nys said shortly after the race. “It is an open wound and there is also a fracture. Her hip didn’t look good either. She also lost a lot of blood." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 30, 2020





Peter Sagan takes to the skies in fighter jet.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Hey Thomas Pesquet, I pulled 7.9g in my recent flight in a fighter jet. It was a bumpy ride at times but I'm definitely getting better and I'll keep training." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Sagan)

November 30, 2020





Stop broadcasting crash replays before we know the fate of the rider.

Byoverlay"Why was Fabio Jakobsen’s crash shown in slow motion before we even knew if he was alive? Why did I watch Remco Evenepoel launch off a bridge 20 times as the commentary team apologized for showing it to us?" By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 30, 2020





Tubeless and fast, what more can you want?

Byoverlay"So far, I’ve covered around 400km on the tires in a real mix of conditions, dry tarmac, filthy wet tarmac, light gravel tracks and canal towpaths. I’ve not encountered any issues with the tires to date." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 30, 2020





Zwift’s CEO Discusses Smart Bike Hardware Plans, IPO, Rowing, Clubs, and More.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"CEO Eric Min discussed a number of topics around within the future of Zwift sphere, including their hardware ambitions, whether or not more world expansion was in store. Along with a pile of other topics from IPO to UI updates to his thoughts on Peloton." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

November 30, 2020





‘I’d love the first black Tour de France yellow jersey wearer to come from L39ION’: How Justin Williams plans to change the future of cycling.

Byoverlay"Williams' team L39ION of LA features more black riders than all three Grand Tours of 2020 put together - here's how they plan to develop." By Myles Warwood (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: @nickwilsonphoto

November 30, 2020





Cyber Monday Cycling Deals: All the best gear, components & more for 2020!

Byoverlay

"Here’s the biggest roundup of deals for cyclists, with a huge collection of sales on bikes, components, gear, bags and more from our favorite online retailers and a few select brands that are blowing it out."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 30, 2020


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The 10 biggest Women's WorldTour signings for 2021.

Byoverlay"Surprise transfers from Van Vleuten, Campbell, Vos and Dygert add marked changes to the Women's WorldTour." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 30, 2020





Colombian under-23 champion Arroyave signs for EF Pro Cycling.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"EF is expected to strike a sponsorship deal with the Colombian government as it looks to complete its 2021 budget, with Spanish website Zikloland claiming that Urán’s stay at the team is tied to this deal." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/UAE Team Colombia)

November 30, 2020





Ten products I loved in 2020: James Huang.

Byoverlay

"Cycling took on a whole new meaning for me in 2020."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang

November 30, 2020





Chris Froome to link up with Israel Start-Up Nation teammates at January training camp.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Israel Start-Up Nation have completed their 32-rider roster for 2021, with Guillaume Boivin and Reto Hollenstein both receiving contract extensions." (cyclingnews.com) By Daniel Benson(Image credit: Israel Start Up Nation)

November 30, 2020





‘Cycling has been my life for 20 years’: Enrico Gasparotto calls time on his career at 38.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Gasparotto is perhaps best known for his two wins and other excellent performances at the opening race of the Ardennes Classics, Amstel Gold Race, but the Italian-born rider, who is now Swiss registered, has managed so much more than that." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

November 30, 2020





This Gym Routine Is Not Only Effective But Also Saves Time.

Byoverlay"When done properly, supersets have the potential to help you build strength and muscle - all while spending less time in the gym." By David Clark (sciencealert.com) (Cavan Images/Cavan/Getty Images)

November 30, 2020


Column One
November 29, 2020
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Lucinda Brand wins elite women's race in Tabor.

Byoverlay"Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) made it two wins from two races this weekend, soloing to victory at the first UCI World Cup meet of the season in Tabor." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 29, 2020





Michael Vanthourenhout wins elite men's race in Tabor.

Byoverlay"Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) won the opening round of the 2020-2021 UCI Cyclocross World Cup on Sunday in Tabor in the Czech Republic." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 29, 2020





Frain on the attack to take win and overall lead of NRS.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"It was Nicole Frain's first-ever win at National Road Series (NRS) level, garnering her Sydney Uni-Staminade team a vital victory in the NRS standings. " (sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020





How to legally maximize your performance.

Byoverlay"The blood coursing through our capillaries is fundamental to our fitness. How can understanding it better help us - legally - maximize our cycling performance?" By Nick Busca (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)

November 29, 2020





2020 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor, Czech Republic Live.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"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 29, 2020





Sunday Trading: Black Friday weekend special with huge discounts on top end products (US & UK).

Byoverlay"This week we’ve brought you an extra special, bumper crop of deals to celebrate the Black Friday weekend." By Rupert Radley (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020


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Wout van Aert: Tabor World Cup podium was down to guts and perseverance.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I suffered," he told Sporza after Saturday's race. "I made a good decision by keeping a low profile in the first half of the race but when I passed the second lap, I could feel the difference between following and making my own race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 29, 2020





Shirin van Anrooij injured in the hospital after crash at Cyclocross World Cup in Tabor.

Byoverlay"According to her Telenet Baloise Lions manager Sven Nys, the 18-year-old is conscious but has sustained injuries to her arm and hip." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 29, 2020





Mein wins U23 men's race in Tabor.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Briton, Thomas Mein, beats Ben Turner and Ivan Feijoo Alberte at first meet of the series." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 29, 2020





Zoe Backstedt wins junior women's race in Tabor.

(Gettyoverlay"Zoe Backstedt wins while Marie Schreiber and Lucia Bramati round out podium" (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)

November 29, 2020





Tom Pidcock 17th, Wout van Aert third at Tabor cyclocross World Cup.

Byoverlay"Tabor was the first of a reduced five dates in the reduced World Cup series, with the next set to take place in Namur, the capital of Wallonia in Belgium, on December 20." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

November 29, 2020





Sprint rivalry heats up with dangerous riding allegations as Plowright wins.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Jensen Plowright (Team Bridgelane) was the first rider over the finish line in the Day 2 criterium around the industrial park south of Murwillumbah, but a protest was immediately flagged by ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast and Oliver’s Real Food Racing on the race-winner." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020





GoPro Hero 8 Black gets the Cyber Monday deal treatment.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The GoPro Hero8 Black is rich with features and has long been the market leader for cycling action cameras, whether it’s for capturing action shots or vlogging." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: GoPro)

November 29, 2020


Column Three
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Enrico Gasparotto calls time on 16-year career.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Two-time Amstel Gold Race winner Enrico Gasparotto has announced his retirement from pro cycling at the age of 38." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 29, 2020





The battle for contracts in the Covid market.

Byoverlay"At the end of a season, the sight of riders competing for chances to sign contracts and stay in cycling's top division - the WorldTour - is not a new phenomenon, but 2020 has seen the spectacle amped up even beyond the usual churn of teams and sponsors." By Andrew Greaves (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 29, 2020





Should you use a power meter during training? Here’s what the experts say.

Byoverlay"With even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in touch with your winning instincts." By Josephine Perry (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)

November 29, 2020





Beat back pain: Declaring war on cycling’s number-one ride-spoiler.

Byoverlay"Cyclists seem to get a raw deal in the back pain stakes. A Norwegian study of 116 pro cyclists found low back pain (LBP) to be the most prevalent overuse injury in the group, with 49 cyclists reporting the issue." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)

November 29, 2020





Mountains According to G by Geraint Thomas.

Byoverlay"Geraint Thomas is always ready to provide entertaining quotes in any interview, and that light-hearted style carries over into his first two books; the formula continues with Mountains According To G, which focuses on a key aspect of so many race results - including his own." By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020





Liv Devote 1 2021.

Byoverlay"The Devote is available in sizes XS, S and M, catering for heights from 150 to 175cm. The geometry is set up for female proportions, with a shorter top tube than the men's equivalent size." By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020





Save 34% on the Garmin Edge 1030 in this Amazon Cyber Monday deal (US & UK).

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 1030 may no longer be the flagship computer in Garmin's range, but it's still very worthy of consideration." (cyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided)

November 29, 2020


Column One
November 28, 2020
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X2O Trophy Kortrijk: Lucinda Brand wins elite women's race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It was an all Dutch podium as Brand sprinted for the win ahead of Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) in second and Yara Kastelijn (Credishop Fristads)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 28, 2020





X2O Trophy Kortrijk: Iserbyt wins elite men's race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Eli Iserbyt broke away from a lead group with two laps to go take the win ahead of Lars Van der Haar (Telenet Baloise) in second and Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) in third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 28, 2020





Teams announced for 2021 Tour du Rwanda.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Israel Start-Up Nation was the sole WorldTour team named to the 17 participating teams, whereby the final two teams will be nominated on January 15." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of Rwanda)

November 28, 2020





Cyber Monday cycling shoes: Save on Shimano, Fizik, Giro and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As part of our efforts to bring you the best Cyber Monday bike deals, we're rounding up the best Cyber Monday cycling shoes deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)

November 28, 2020





Live: Urban Cross Kortrijk - x2o Badkamers Trofee - Saturday November 28th - Live.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"The second round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee (previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the CAPS Urban Cross in Kortrijk.

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 28, 2020


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Radical new chain claims to be faster, more durable than anything available.

Byoverlay"With over a century of refinement behind them, the roller chains used on modern bicycles are incredibly efficient, remarkably strong and durable, and relatively inexpensive. There’s always room for improvement, though." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)Photography by New Motion Labs

November 28, 2020





Alvarado and Van Aert highlight opening cyclocross World Cup in Tabor.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) and Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) will headline the women's and men's fields. Cant, Worst, Iserbyt, Aerts also competing on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 28, 2020





2020 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor, Czech Republic Live.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"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 28, 2020





Mano-a-mano across the Med: Monte Zoncolan vs Alto de los Machucos.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay

"Which is the most fearsome ascent, Monte Zoncolan or Alto de los Machucos? Prepare for battle."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

November 28, 2020





Great Scott tipped for big future.

Byoverlay"Cameron Scott, 22, is focusing on road racing, with an eye on reaching the WorldTour sooner rather than later. Jamie Finch-Penninger talks to Cameron and those close to his development about that goal." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Photo: Con Chronis)

November 28, 2020





The best USA Black Friday bike deals that are still on offer ahead of Cyber Monday.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Many of the Black Friday bike deals have sold out or returned to full price, but there are still some gems out there worth a look." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

November 28, 2020


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Van Aert and Kopecky win 2020 Flandrien of the year.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has retained the 'Flandrien of the year' award handed out by Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. Lotte Kopecky (Lotto Soudal) won the women's award, beating Jolien D'Hoore (Boels Dolmans)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 28, 2020





Lizzie Deignan back to her best and ‘delighted’ with impressive 2020 season.

Byoverlay"I was delighted with it,” Deignan says of her year. “It was a very mixed bag, I felt like I was crashing or I was ill or I was winning, so it was a strange season." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 28, 2020





Stijn Vandenbergh announces his retirement.

Byoverlay"Stijn Vandenbergh has announced his retirement from professional cycling at the age of 36 after a 14-year career." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 28, 2020





Does indoor pain equal outdoor gain?

Byoverlay"After countless hours sweating it out in his shed, CW’s Steve Shrubsall decided to find out if he could convert Zwift-toughened tenacity into a real-world PB." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Daniel Gould

November 28, 2020





MT Zoom Ultralight gravel handlebar review.

Byoverlay"The Ultralight gravel handlebar from MT Zoom is one of the lightest off-road drop handlebars on the market. It has a great shape for fast, competitive riding and nicely designed internal cable routing." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

November 28, 2020





Cyber Monday bike deals: Over 175 hand-picked deals for cyclists.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Black Friday might have passed, but many deals remain available and now the Cyber Monday bike deals are arriving." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)

November 28, 2020








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