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December 2019



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December 6, 2019
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Katie Hall eyes leadership role with Boels Dolmans in 2020.

(velonews.com)overlay"American Katie Hall heads back to Europe with Boels Dolmans for her second season in the UCI women's WorldTour. This year, Hall hopes to take a leadership position on the Dutch team." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





With 2020 Tour in sight, Pinot ready to bounce back from 2019 abandon.

(velonews.com)overlay"Thibaut Pinot stood within striking distance of the yellow jersey and the 2019 Tour de France title, but it all slipped away - an episode that still lingers for the Frenchman and Team Groupama FDJ on the eve of the 2020 season." (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Wout van Aert begins extended training camp in Girona.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Van Aert has been given the green light to begin training after spending nearly five months recovering from injuries sustained after a horrific crash at the Tour de France in July." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Vos, Stybar, Aerts and Alvarado all in cyclocross action this weekend.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Superprestige cyclocross series continues this Sunday with round 5 in Zonhoven, Belgium, where Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise Lions) will look to defend his lead in the elite men's standings, and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Corendon Circus) will do the same in the elite women's competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Results: North Americans at 2019 Masters Cyclocross Worlds in Mol.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"As in past years, a number of North Americans made the pilgrimage to the Motherland of Cyclocross for the race at the sandy venue. This year, a number of North Americans brought home podium finishes." (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen

December 6, 2019





Live: Ethias Cross Essen - Saturday 7th December 2019 - Livestream, TV Info, Course Map, Results and More.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"We expect the Ethias Cross series is Live on GCN Worldwide excluding Belgium, The Netherlands, US and Canada, however these viewers can find a link to live action below via the free VTM Livestream.

Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)

December 6, 2019





Under-23 rider will miss six months of his first year with Movistar after being hit by car.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"While riding in wet conditions, a driver pulled in front of Norsgaard who then didn’t have time to brake. The crash left him with a severely broken leg and he will not be able to race for six months." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

December 6, 2019





Mini pumps + 6 of the best.

(road.cc)overlay"Mini pumps are lightweight and take up little space but they vary hugely in quality and usability. Some work almost as well as frame pumps while others are, let's be honest, pretty lousy." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

December 6, 2019





60 minute turbo training sessions for time-crunched riders.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Whether you use the turbo, rollers or a smart bike, indoor training is an extremely efficient way to train. If time is tight, these 60-minute indoor cycling workouts will help increase your power and aid recovery." (bikeradar.com) Promoted by Zwift

December 6, 2019


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Geraint Thomas: Just because you can ride a bike fast doesn't mean you're better than the next guy.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Geraint Thomas might still be pinching himself after having won the 2018 Tour de France, but that only serves to remind him how far he's come since starting to race with the Maindy Flyers Cycling Club in Cardiff, Wales, as a 10-year-old." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Groad Pioneer: Peter Stetina Leaves WorldTour for Pro Gravel Privateer Program.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"Alternative racing had my complete attention after BWR and Kanza,” Stetina said. “BWR was pretty monumental in terms of how I viewed cycling in the U.S. and the grassroots scene. It was just so much fun, and it reignited a fire deep down." (cxmagazine.com) Z. Schuster

December 6, 2019





Can Landa land a big one at Bahrain McLaren?

(rouleur.cc)Photographs:overlay"Mikel Landa has spent most of his career playing second fiddle. At Bahrain McLaren he’ll be conducting the orchestra. Can he finally perform on the biggest stage of all?" (rouleur.cc)Photographs: Presse Sports / Offside / Zac Williams/SWpix.com

December 6, 2019





Stage of 2020 Tour de Romandie to use large part of next year's World Championships course.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Stage 1 of next year's Tour de Romandie will use much of the course for the UCI Road World Championships men's road race from Aigle to Martigny, the organizers of the six-day Swiss stage race announced." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 6, 2019





Coppi Tour de France yellow jersey sells for $22k at auction.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"A yellow jersey worn by Fausto Coppi at the 1952 Tour de France has sold at auction. The size 3 jersey made by Le Coq Sportif was worn by Coppi as he rode to his second and final Tour success in the 39th edition of the race over 60 years ago." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

December 6, 2019





Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)"overlay"It’s been a bit over three months since the Garmin Venu came out, and since even before the announcement day it’s been on my left wrist - day in and day out. It’s definitely been one heck of a long review cycle." (dcrainmaker.com)

December 6, 2019





Base training for cyclists: Myth or must-do?

(bikeradar.com)overlay"It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and most cyclists could be forgiven for putting their feet up, staying out of the cold and enjoying the off season. Others, though, will be out in full winter kit, ticking off the miles in the name of ‘base training.’" (bikeradar.com) Charlie Allenby

December 6, 2019





Bike of the week: Factor O2 V.A.M.

(roadbikeaction.com)"overlay"The new Factor O2 V.A.M (Velocita Ascensionale Media) is in the office and we are excited to test the newest version. A new carbon layup is said to increase stiffness while also dropping weight. We last tested the O2 Disc, but this version is said to improve in all aspects." (roadbikeaction.com)

December 6, 2019





Review: Lazer Coyote MIPS.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Lazer has been big in the road cycling scene for years, but less of a presence on dirt. That’s changed lately, as the Belgian company has brought its decades of experience to its new mountain bike line." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall

December 6, 2019





Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Zonhoven - Sunday 8th December 2019 - Livestream, TV Info, Results, Course Map, Start Lists and more.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"This Sunday sees the 5th round of the Superprestige Series in Zonhoven - one of the most iconic CX courses with the infamous De Kuil Sand Descent - This race is not to be missed!

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)

December 6, 2019


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Cyclist magazine's Team of the Decade.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"With 2019 coming to an end and 2020 quickly approaching, one final question remains: who would be in the professional cycling team of the decade? It’s a tough task condensing the cream of this decade’s crop into eight riders but when you consider not only the results, but the context of those victories." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

December 6, 2019





Freeman tribunal: Former British Cycling doctor suffers blow as panel says Shane Sutton testimony is admissible.

(road.cc)overlay"Dr Richard Freeman’s case has suffered a blow after a medical tribunal ruled that the testimony of Shane Sutton will be considered, despite the former British Cycling technical director having stormed out of the hearing." (road.cc) Alex Bowden

December 6, 2019





Turns Out, Mandatory Helmet Laws Make Cyclists Less Safe.

(bicycling.com)overlay"Earlier in 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that all 50 US states adopt laws mandating bicycle helmet use for adults. There’s a huge problem with that: It actually makes streets less safe for cyclists." (bicycling.com) Thomas Devito

December 6, 2019





Jumbo Visma says Tom Dumoulin has 'no limitations' following knee injury.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Merijn Zeeman, a coach at the Dutch team, told De Limburger that Dumoulin is able to train with the same intensity as other riders, with no ill effect from his knee." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 6, 2019





Plaque commemorating Lambrecht's Tour des Fjords stage victory unveiled in Norway.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A star-shaped plaque, commemorating the life of Lotto Soudal's Bjorg Lambrecht, who died following a crash at the Tour de Pologne in August this year, has been unveiled in the town of Egersund, in Norway, where Lambrecht took the sole professional victory of his career in 2018." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Lars Bak becomes Assistant Sports Director at NTT Pro Cycling.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"The 39-year-old put an end on his career after his 18th season in the professional peloton. Throughout his career, the rider took the title of the Danish national championships, one stage in the Giro d'Italia and in his last season he finished in the seventh place of Paris Tour and completed his 20th grand tour at the Tour de France." (cyclingpub.com) (Facebook)

December 6, 2019





Canyon SRAM confirm 15 returning riders in 2020.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In a team press release, manager Ronny Lauke has said that the team boasted one of the youngest average ages among the top-ranked UCI women’s teams in 2019, and that they have maintained their focus on building a team of talented, passionate riders." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019






Alex Peters is making his comeback after leaving Team Sky in 2016.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 25-year-old will be joining British Continental team Canyon DhB p/b Soreen for 2020 after he left the sport in 2017. Peters revealed that depression and anxiety were the driving factors behind his decision to leave Sky." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)

December 6, 2019





Fizik launches new Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave road shoes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave is instantly recognizable due to its unique fabric assembly. Using a mesh-like upper structure, the Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave are said to offer impeccable ventilation levels as compared to traditional leather-style uppers." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: fizik)

December 6, 2019





3 bizarre bike sports you’ve never heard of.

(bicycling.com)overlay
"What niche form of cycling do you like to indulge in? Singlespeed cyclocross racing? Recumbent cruising? Tandem bothering?" (bicycling.com) Jack Luke

December 6, 2019


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Vos, Ferrand Prevot, Neff Get Set to Race Cyclocross this Winter.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"In the coming weeks, some additional star power will be added to the Women’s ’cross peloton mix with Marianne Vos (CCC Liv), Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Canyon Factory Racing) and Jolanda Neff (Trek Factory Racing CX) set to start racing cyclocross once again." (cxmagazine.com) D. Mable

December 5, 2019





Evenepoel youngest winner of Belgium's Kristallen Fiets award.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Remco Evenepoel became the youngest male rider to ever win the coveted Kristallen Fiets, the crystal bicycle trophy for best rider of the year. The 19-year-old topped his older Deceuninck Quick Step teammate Philippe Gilbert and Jumbo Visma's Wout van Aert for the honor." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 5, 2019





Chloe Hosking relishing mentor role at Rally UHC.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Australian Chloe Hosking is the first rider from outside North America in more than five years to race for the Rally UHC men's and women's teams, and the 29-year-old sprinter brings a deep set of palmares to what will be her sixth team in her 11-year professional career." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





Elia Viviani: Confidence man.

(rouleur.cc)overlay"The Elia Viviani who clocks out at Deceuninck Quick Step for the last time this month is different to the one who clocked in at their training camp in Calpe, just over two years ago." (rouleur.cc) Photographs: Anthony Leutenegger/ Zac Williams/Swpix.com

December 5, 2019





Best exercise bikes.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"The indoor exercise bike can be a great alternative to the turbo trainer for road cyclists looking to maximize their training from home. No, honestly, it can and there are a few reasons why that's the case." (cyclist.co.uk) Cyclist magazine

December 5, 2019





Profile Design announces new tubeless-ready carbon wheels and aero accessories.

(bikeradar.com)overlay
"Profile Design announced the latest updates to its 2020 product range, which includes three new sets of tubeless-ready, carbon disc-brake wheels and a host of components designed for time trial and triathlon use." (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley

December 5, 2019





Campenaerts: The Giro d'Italia time trials are my next big goal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Victor Campenaerts has his sights set on all three of the individual time trials at next year's Giro d'Italia, ahead of hoped-for rides against the clock at both the Olympic Games and the World Championships." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





Silca debuts titanium… straws.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Yes, you read that correctly. For US$30, you get a pair - one straight, one curved - of 3/2.5 titanium straws that are anodized in your choice of four colors, laser-etched, and bead-blasted, not to mention undeniably cool, if not also rather excessive." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Silca

December 5, 2019





Live: Ethias Cross Essen - Saturday 7th December 2019 - Livestream, TV Info, Course Map, Results and More.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"We expect the Ethias Cross series is Live on GCN Worldwide excluding Belgium, The Netherlands, US and Canada, however these viewers can find a link to live action below via the free VTM Livestream.

Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)

December 5, 2019


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Patrick Lefevere looks to ahead retirement as Tom Boonen could become his successor at Quick Step.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Lefevere, who turns 65 on January 6, will claim his pension from early 2020 but says he will remain active in the team with stars Julian Alaphilippe, Remco Evenepoel, and new signing Sam Bennett." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





Peter Sagan: I can see the end, but that's more motivating than frightening.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This week 10 years ago, a callow Sagan was on a snowbound Passo San Pellegrino for his first formal gathering as a professional, melting into the background as Liquigas grandees like Ivan Basso and Franco Pellizotti hammed it up for the photographers in their skiing gear." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Hodes/Veloimages)

December 5, 2019





Jumbo Visma says Tom Dumoulin has fully recovered from knee injury.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Tom Dumoulin has fully recovered from the knee injury that scuppered his 2019 season, according to his Jumbo Visma team, who hope the Dutch rider will bring them more Grand Tour success in 2020." (cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





Total Direct Énergie turn down place at 2020 Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Total Direct Énergie team has confirmed that it has turned down the chance to ride the 2020 Giro d'Italia, despite securing an automatic invitation, so it can focus on other objectives during the season." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 5, 2019





Champ of the Future - Teniel Campbell.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"The name Teniel Campbell has stuck out like the proverbial sore thumb. The twenty-two year old Trinidadian has been winning at home and now in Europe and will be a pro for the Valcar Cylance team in 2020." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

December 5, 2019





Continental Grand Prix 4 Season.

(road.cc)overlay"The Continental Grand Prix 4 Season is the all-weather tire against which all others are measured, and there's good reason for that: it's light, grippy, puncture resistant and gives away surprisingly little in performance to its summer-racing counterpart, the Grand Prix 5000." (road.cc) Simon Smythe

December 5, 2019





How to build a pain cave | 8 tips for creating the perfect indoor training space.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Indoor training is more popular than ever as cyclists duck out of expensive gym memberships and soggy winter rides in favor of training in the comfort of their own homes." (bikeradar.com) Oli Woodman, George Scott

December 5, 2019





E-bike riders in Singapore will have to pass a theory test.

(road.cc)overlay"The Ministry of Transport in Singapore has confirmed they have accepted all recommendations made by the state's Active Mobility Advisory Panel, which will see e-bike riders having to pass a theory test and under 16's being banned from riding e-scooters on public paths." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

December 5, 2019





Life Time buys Crusher in the Tushar a year after acquiring Dirty Kanza 200.

(velonews.com)"overlay"The news was announced by Crusher in the Tushar founder Burke Swindlehurst in a letter to riders. Swindlehurst said he will remain in a management role with the race." (velonews.com)

December 5, 2019


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Eddy Merckx 'still not 100 per cent' following bike crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Merckx said that he was still experiencing pain in his back, hip and knees. "Walking is also still difficult at the moment because I had to stay in bed for a long time after the accident." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





UCI 'fully shares the concerns of the MPCC' in wake of Operation Aderlass.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In a recent letter sent to UCI President David Lappartient, the MPCC called on the sport's governing body to do more against a suspected blood-doping 'mafia' particularly after the revelations of Operation Aderlass." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

December 5, 2019





Dr Richard Freeman medical tribunal risks being postponed to 2020 after more legal delays.

(telegraph.co.uk)overlay"There is a growing risk that Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal may not be completed in the allotted window before Christmas, raising the prospect of another lengthy delay in proceedings, potentially until well into 2020." (telegraph.co.uk) Credit: PA

December 5, 2019






Australian champion Sarah Gigante among five new riders at Tibco SVB in 2020.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tibco SVB announced the addition of Australian road race champion Sarah Gigante to the team in 2020. The American outfit revealed their full 13-rider roster that includes five new riders in a team press release on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cycling Australia)

December 5, 2019





A gruesome reminder of why your bike has bar end plugs.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"A case report published by The BMJ describes the hideous injuries sustained by a 14-year-old boy when he crashed his bike into a parked car and was impaled on his own handlebars." (bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge / Immediate Media

December 5, 2019





Ridden and Reviewed: 2020 Specialized Diverge Expert Gravel Bike.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"Specialized first released its Diverge gravel bike with the Future Shock suspension system in 2017, and during that time, the design has already become a mainstay on the gravel scene." (cxmagazine.com) C. Lee

December 5, 2019





Top 5 aero road bikes - WorldTour machines for riding like the wind.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"It wasn’t that long ago that aero road bikes were somewhat of a rarity among all but the most die-hard of racers. They were fast but compromised in terms of their relatively high weight and lack of comfort." (bikeradar.com) Joe Norledge

December 5, 2019





Cycling Novels - Beyond HG Wells and Tim Krabbé.

(podiumcafe.com)overlay"You’ll find two lists: the handful of cycling novels and poetry you really should make an effort to read, and a more comprehensive list of cycling novels and poems that have either been added to the Café Bookshelf over the last few years." (podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images)

December 5, 2019





2019 Christmas Gifts for Cyclists - Gadgets from cameras to lights, coffee machines to smart trainers and more.

(road.cc)overlay"Christmas looms ever closer but there’s still plenty of time to get the ultimate gadget for your cyclist-obsessed partner, friend or, whisper it, for yourself." (road.cc) (David Arthur)

December 5, 2019


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Michael Woods: I'm not doing this forever, so I'm trying to enjoy every moment.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Canadian looks back at his elusive pursuit of success in 2019 and reveals his Olympic dreams for 2020" (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2019





Evenepoel targeting worlds, Olympics for sophomore season.

(velonews.com)overlay"Remco Evenepoel is shooting for the stars in his sophomore season. The teenage Belgian phenomenon, who turns 20 in January, will be targeting two of professional cycling’s most prized titles in 2020." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 4, 2019





Steve Cummings Says Goodbye to the Peloton.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"It seems like Steve Cummings has been in the pro peloton for ever, but just a couple of weeks ago he announced he would be hanging up his race bike. A bad crash in the Tour of Britain brought a disappointing end to a successful career." (pezcyclingnews.com) BeardyMcBeard

December 4, 2019





Ten products I loved in 2019: Abby Mickey.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay
"Since I spent 2019 racing bikes for a living, which is basically living out of a suitcase. So here’s my list, mostly made up of things I didn’t realize I’d miss so much until they were gone." (cyclingtips.com) Abby Mickey

December 4, 2019





Leah Thomas’s journey from newbie to Olympic hopeful.

(velonews.com)overlay"In four short seasons Leah Thomas has blossomed from a newbie into a contender to make the U.S. Olympic team for Tokyo. Thomas said the biggest hurdle she faced was learning to live full-time overseas." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

December 4, 2019





Best full suspension mountain bikes.

(bikeperfect.com)overlay"The great news is that there are some really versatile high-velocity, short-travel machines that are as happy raving on your favorite singletrack as they are ripping up the race track." (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Cannondale)

December 4, 2019


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Allegations “blood doping mafia” is now beating pro cycling’s drug tests.

(stickybottle.com)"overlay"Groupama FDJ manager Marc Madiot and Sunweb manager Iwan Spekenbrink last month interviewed Georg Preidler. The banned cyclist has outlined to them how the blood doping system worked, which he said involved cyclists acting independently of their teams and without their teams’ knowledge." (stickybottle.com)

December 4, 2019






Chris Froome uses the 2020 Tour de France as his driving force towards full recovery.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Chris Froome has admitted he will need 'a good few months' to get back to his best form but has set the 2020 Tour de France and a possible fifth Tour de France win as a goal and is using a possible record equaling fifth victory as the 'driving force' for his recovery." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

December 4, 2019





Caleb Ewan eyes yellow jersey with limited sprint opportunities at 2020 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sprinters have arguably been negated in the ASO's quest to devise courses that provoke more dynamic racing, the mass exodus of pure fast-men, who missed time cuts at the 2018 Tour, an example." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2019





Sagan’s Giro d’Italia a ‘great opportunity.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Sagan to race the Giro for the first time in his career next season, with the added significance of the opening stages near his place of birth." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

December 4, 2019





Giro d’Italia organizer asks Total Direct Energie to decline invite.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Given Vegni must invite all 19 WorldTour teams, including newly promoted team Cofidis, he only has space for three wildcard invitations. Those invites, if Total Direct Energie did not participate, could go to Italian second division teams Androni Giocattoli Sidermec, Bardiani CSF Faizanè and Neri Sottoli Selle Italia KTM." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

December 4, 2019






Bahrain Merida confirms new team name for 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"There has already been plenty of change at Bahrain Merida for 2020, as Team Sky founding member Rod Ellingworth takes over at the top." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 4, 2019






Winter warmers, staying seen and stocking fillers - the ultimate Christmas guide for road cyclists and commuters.

(telegraph.co.uk)overlay"With yet another year of riding in its legs, Telegraph Sport is able to once again present its annual round-up of cycling gear that has impressed both on and off the bike." (telegraph.co.uk) John MacLeary

December 4, 2019


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Muur Money.

(inrng.com)overlay"The Tour of Flanders might not visit the Kapelmuur in Geraardsbergen in 2020 following a row over money. Apparently the race has been charging the town money and now local politicians want to spend the money elsewhere." (inrng.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

December 4, 2019





Best saddle bags for your road bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The best saddle bags for road bikes are secure, stable, subtle and stylish, and have enough room for your ride essentials such as spare tubes, levers, tools, and that emergency gel." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)

December 4, 2019





Skydio 2 Autonomous Sports Drone In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)"overlay"It’s been just shy of two months since Skydio announced the Skydio 2 drone, which is virtually entirely dedicated to sports tracking (in the consumer realm anyway)." (dcrainmaker.com)

December 4, 2019





Dowsett: '2019 was the most difficult season of my career.'

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Alex Dowsett has called 2019 ‘the most difficult contract year of his life’ after being left in the dark during the sale of Katusha Alpecin’s WorldTour license to the Israel Cycling Academy." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

December 4, 2019






Could You Survive Ashleigh Moolman Pasio’s Smash Session?

(bicycling.com)overlay"Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, South Africa’s most successful woman cyclist, had an up-and-down year in 2019; but she’s learning to conquer her own demons against the best in the world ahead of an Olympic year." (bicycling.com) Nic Lamond

December 4, 2019





Mark Cavendish’s chances of riding Olympics are diminishing, says British Cycling coach.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"In an interview with the BBC, British Cycling head coach Iain Dyer said: “Opportunities are flying by which makes that increasingly difficult. You don’t do a Madison on your own, so while it is still logistically a possibility the chances would appear to be diminishing at this point." (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Six Day London)

December 4, 2019







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