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December 9, 2019 December
9, 2019
Pro racing could return to Boulder
for 2020 Colorado Classic.
"The
Boulder City Council last week gave initial
approval for professional racing to return to
the iconic racing town for the first time
since 2012, giving the nod to Colorado Classic
race organisers to proceed with a plan and
return for a final OK in the future." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
December
9, 2019
Cyclocross round-up: Aerts and
Alvarado open up slim Superprestige leads.
"In
another busy weekend of cyclocross racing in
Belgium, Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise Lions)
and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Corendon
Circus) both managed to extend their overall
leads - albeit by slim margins - in the
Superprestige series after round 5 in Zonhoven
on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
9, 2019
Organizers welcome 31 event
applications for expanded Cyclocross World Cup.
"The
2020/21 cyclocross World Cup is set to take
place without one of its most renowned events.
Last week it was announced that 31
applications had been received for the new,
expanded series, though it will not include
the event at Namur."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
December
9, 2019
10 neo-pros to watch in 2020.
"The
end of every pro cycling season sees a
transition from old to new, with a number
riders leaving the sport for retirement while
a swathe of new faces take the step up to turn
professional."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
9, 2019
Zwift expands into frantic crits,
epic gravel and mountain biking.
"Fancy
some fast-paced criterium racing? Or perhaps
you want to get trained for a gravel
challenge? Well, Zwift has expanded its
offerings to allow you to do both from the
comfort of your own home."
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
December
9, 2019
Battle Between Worst and Alvarado
Anything But the Pits at Zonhoven.
"Sunday
was the day of the annual pilgrimage to the
famed sandpit of Zonhoven. Sanne Cant (IKO
Beobank) has famously made a name for herself
in De Kuil, winning there five times,
including last year."
(cxmagazine.com) (B. Hazen)
December
9, 2019
2019 NBX Gran Prix of Cyclocross
Day 2 Results - Elite Women, Elite Men.
"The
2019 Vittoria Series wrapped up on Sunday with
Day 2 of the NBX Gran Prix of Cyclocross in
Warwick, Rhode Island. Sunday’s winners were
both the same as Saturday, and with their
victories, those riders wrapped up their
respective series overalls as well." (cxmagazine.com)
Featured image: Angelica Dixon
December
9, 2019
Bike Profile: Stephen Hyde’s
Incumbent National Champ Cannondale SuperX.
"When
Stephen Hyde (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld)
takes the start line in Lakewood on Sunday, he
will do so aboard the third iteration of his
National Champion’s Cannondale SuperX." (cxmagazine.com)
December
9, 2019
Column
Two
Battle of the MAMILs: Rogers vs
Vaughters on Flagstaff Mountain.
"It
was billed as talent versus training - natural
talent that has spent much of the past 15
years simmering on the back burner versus
strength accumulated through years of
consistent training by an amateur
age-grouper."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Mat Barlow
December
9, 2019
Gilbert saw ‘future of cycling’
during time at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Teams
across the peloton are embracing a new
philosophy of racing that’s built around a
different concept of leadership. Instead of
racing for one singular leader, more teams are
putting several riders into the fray." (velonews.com)
BrakeThrough_Media
December
9, 2019
Landa not giving up hope for grand
tour win.
"Landa
joins his new team after two years with
Movistar, and says the “opportunity comes at
the right time” to be the undisputed leader of
a team."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
December
9, 2019
Bahrain McLaren unveil new orange
and red 2020 colors.
"The
Bahrain McLaren team have unveiled their new
colors and branding for 2020, showing off a
new orange, red and black kit and matching
Merida bikes during a preview event at
McLaren's headquarters in Woking, England." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Team Bahrain Merida)
December
9, 2019
Ten products I loved in 2019:
Caley Fretz.
"I find these lists surprisingly difficult to put together. Not because of some dearth of products I use on a regular basis, and love dearly, but because the products I use most often tend to fade into the background." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz December
9, 2019
Predictions for 2020 Cycling
Events.
"Cycling
is as much an individual sport as it is team
one. From coaches to team members, there are a
lot of people involved in every single
victory. Add to that the thrill of the cycling
routes and the stamina required, and we have a
sport that demands attention."
(cycling.today) (Bettini Photo)
December
9, 2019
Wahoo KICKR Bike In-Depth Review.
"At
$3,500 the Wahoo KICKR Bike is Wahoo’s most
expensive product. And one of the most
expensive indoor training products you can
buy. It’s also the company’s first go at
creating not just indoor bike, but actually an
entirely different technological way of doing
resistance within a ‘trainer’."
(dcrainmaker.com)
December
9, 2019
Freeman absent from medical
tribunal after 'upsetting' media reports.
"The
BBC reported that Freeman’s lawyer,
Mary O’Rourke, said her client had been
prescribed a skiing holiday by his doctor and
wouldn’t be able to attend the tribunal if it
were extended in to the New Year. O’Rourke
said the corresponding media coverage "caused
Freeman some distress."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bryn
Lennon/Getty Images)
December
9, 2019
Roval Terra CLX wheelset review.
"New
Roval Terra CLX gravel wheels are not only
incredibly light but also super-wide,
providing superlative traction and performance
levels across all terrain types." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Aaron Borrill)
December
9, 2019
Going Bananas? Science Is On Your
Side, For Once.
"Bananas
are quick, cheap, portable, and plentiful at
organized rides. No wonder we take the humble
fruit for granted. Here are all the reasons
you shouldn’t."
(bicycling.com) Bettina Makalintal
December
9, 2019
Column
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WADA bans Russia for four years
including 2020 Olympics over doping controversy.
"The
decision means major sporting events will not
allow Russia, its flag or its anthem to be
included. However, its athletes will still be
allowed to compete, including road and track
cyclists, as long as they have not been
tainted by the recent problems, it is
believed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
December
9, 2019
Rohan Dennis signs for Team Ineos.
"Rohan
Dennis will ride for Team Ineos in 2020, with
the British team finally confirming the
arrival of the time trial world champion, who
was fired by Bahrain Merida in an acrimonious
separation."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: BexMedia)
December
9, 2019
Rolf Aldag joins Canyon SRAM after
leaving Dimension Data.
"Experienced
German describes himself as a rookie as Canyon
SRAM prepare for women's WorldTour status." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Canyon SRAM)
December
9, 2019
Trek recalls Super Commuter and 8S
electric bikes.
"Sold
in the United States through independent
bicycle stores nationwide and online at
trekbikes.com, the Chinese-made models
retailed from June of 2017 to June of 2019 for
a cost of around $5,200. It is believed that
about 2,840 of the bikes are in circulation in
North America."
(cyclingindustry.news) Mark Sutton
December
9, 2019
Ashton Lambie embraces gravel as
his 2020 Olympic plans fall short.
"Ashton
Lambie and the U.S. men's track team failed to
qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Now,
the 29-year-old Lambie is planning a season of
gravel racing, adventure riding, and another
shot at the Individual Pursuit world record." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
December
9, 2019
Scott Thwaites signs for Pro
Continental squad Corendon Circus.
"The
29-year-old Yorkshireman will join the Pro
Continental outfit on a one year deal after
spending 2019 with UK domestic squad Vitus Pro
Cycling."
(cyclingweekly.com) Image: Sunada
December
9, 2019
‘If I ever feel like cycling is a
job and I can’t go skiing, why would I
continue?’ Lewis Askey prepares to go pro.
"For
five minutes, Lewis Askey has been recalling,
in vivid detail, the final few kilometers of
his Junior Paris Roubaix win from April 2018.
He finally pauses for breath, his excitement
having caught up with him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Phil Crow)
December
9, 2019
Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards
2019 - Cory’s Best Bike & Gear Picks.
"As
another year rapidly comes to a close, we’re
looking back at the best of the best we’ve
seen and ridden in 2019. New bikes, new
components, new gear… the cycling industry
never disappoints in cranking out new
products."
(bikerumor.com) c. Lynskey
December
9, 2019
Column
One
December 8, 2019 Toon Aerts wins Superprestige
Zonhoven.
"Belgian
champion Toon Aerts claimed the victory in the
Superprestige Zonhoven, beating Laurens Sweeck
(Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) after Sweeck crashed
at the top of the course's steep, sandy
descent on the final lap."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
8, 2019
Worst wins Superprestige Zonhoven.
"Annemarie
Worst (Ned) 777 finishes first, Ceylin del
Carmen Alvarado (Ned) Corendon Circus is
second, and Yara Kastelijn (Ned) 777 finishes
in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
8, 2019
Thibau Nys wins junior men's race
at Superprestige Zonhoven.
"Belgian
Thibau Nys beats Lennert Belmans and Ward
Huybs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
8, 2019
Bike Test: Schwinn Paramount.
"As
most of us know, the Schwinn brand itself has
never been known as a brand bred for
competitive cycling, but that’s not because
Ignaz Schwinn or his descendants had an
aversion to racing. In fact, Schwinn has
always had their hat in the game; it’s just
that it went by another name - Paramount."
(roadbikeaction.com)
December
8, 2019
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross
Zonhoven - Sunday 8th December 2019 -
Livestream, TV Info, Results, Course Map, Start
Lists and more.
"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, 7:40am U.S. Eastern. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) December
7, 2019
Column
Two
Members of Rwandan cycling
federation resign amid corruption and abuse
allegations.
"Some
of the accusations are said to have come from
former national coach Jonathan Boyer. Boyer
was the first American rider to take part in
the Tour de France, and since 2007 has been
heavily invested in cycling in the Central
African country, which was ravaged by civil
war in the early 1990s."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of
Rwanda)
December
8, 2019
European and U.S. ‘cross racing
wrap.
"The
weekend saw two days of racing in Belgium,
where Marianne Vos won her first race back on
the 'cross bike, while the UCI Pro Series took
place in Texas."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
December
8, 2019
Great Expectations: Rod
Ellingworth’s Project Tour de France.
"Rod
Ellingworth’s enthusiasm is clear from the
moment he comes into view at McLaren’s
headquarters on the outskirts of Woking. It
might be a dreary autumnal Tuesday for most
but for Ellingworth this is very much like
Christmas and a honeymoon period rolled into
one."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
8, 2019
2019 Resolution Cross Cup Day 1
Results - Elite Women, Elite Men.
"The
Resolution Cross Cup kicked off on Saturday in
Garland, Texas. Temperatures were warm and the
sun was out for the Saturday of cyclocross
racing."
(cxmagazine.com)
December
8, 2019
New Zealand win men's Madison on
final day of Cambridge Track World Cup.
"The
New Zealand pairing of Aaron Gate and Campbell
Stewart brought the curtain down on a
successful Cambridge Track World Cup for the
host nation by winning the men’s Madison on
Sunday. Gate and Stewart scored a
comprehensive victory of the Australian duo of
Kelland O’Brien and Cameron Meyer." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
8, 2019
Laura builds an adventure bike!
"I
was somewhere in the North Downs, pedaling an
entirely functional but totally inappropriate
hybrid bike laden with panniers, amid
undergrowth that appeared to be magically
growing out of soft sand."
(road.cc) Laura Laker
December
8, 2019
Rapha boss explains how brand is
reducing reliance on discounts.
"In
the second part of our interview with Rapha
founder and CEO Simon Mottram, he reveals how
the company “got it wrong” on relying on
discounting to help drive sales, and the steps
it is taking to get the balance right to help
restore profitability."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
December
8, 2019
Column
Three
WADA Athlete Committee want a
complete ban on Russian Olympic participation.
"WADA
found last month that Russia had manipulated
anti-doping laboratory data it was required to
provide to the agency in an attempt to
discredit whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
December
8, 2019
December
8, 2019
Vos draws confidence from
immediate cyclocross success.
"It’s
usually difficult at the start of your first
cross, and that was the case today too, but I
was able to handle it very well,” Vos said
afterwards, according to Het Nieuwsblad.
“However, I have enough experience to realize
that in the coming races I won't compete for
the win."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
8, 2019
‘I’ve just kept going’: Meet
82-year-old Russ Mantle, the one million mile
man.
"A
long line of cyclists rolls gently along the
muddy Basingstoke Canal path. The oldest is at
the front, his white and blue Holdsworth
showing its age, its rider wearing a blue
jacket, his ironed trousers tucked into
bicycle clips."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Roo Fowler)
December
8, 2019
Rolland suffers crash while
training at home.
"Pierre
Rolland will miss his Vital Concept B&B
Hotels team’s forthcoming training camp in
Oliva after he suffered a crash while
training. The Frenchman fell on his face and
briefly lost consciousness but said that his
2020 racing program will not be affected." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
8, 2019
A roadie and a gravel cyclist.
"A roadie and a gravel cyclist walk into a bar. Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Actually, they walk under a big outdoor tent toward a row of tapped kegs after a long ride." (intheknowcycling.com) December
8, 2019
Column
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December 7, 2019 Hermans back on top in Essen.
"Quinten
Hermans powered to his second victory of the
cyclocross season, taking out a muddy race in
Essen over Laurens Sweeck (Pauwels Sauzen
Bingoal). Former world champion Zdenek Stybar
(Deceuninck Quick Step) finished outside the
top 10 in his season debut."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
December
7, 2019
Marianne Vos wins Ethias Cross.
"Marianne
Vos (CCC) started her cyclocross season with
victory at the Ethias Cross in Essen. The
Dutchwoman beat Blanka Kata Vas (Doltcini NM
Transport) into second place, while Anna Kay
(Experza) took third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
7, 2019
Stybar enjoys 'tough' cyclocross
return at Ethias Cross.
"Zdenek
Stybar's cyclocross season got off to a
low-key start, with the former world champion
taking 12th place in the Ethias Cross in
Essen. The Deceuninck Quick Step rider enjoyed
plenty of support from the spectators." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
7, 2019
9 things cyclists should never
reveal about themselves.
"You
may not be the best rider in the world, but
you can embellish your minor achievements,
conceal your shortcomings and get away with
murder generally by following this sage
advice."
(stickybottle.com)
December
7, 2019
Lazer Century MIPS helmet review:
Heavy, but also slick and safe.
"The
Lazer Century MIPS is certainly a very
interesting helmet. Its defining feature is
the TwistCap plastic cover on the front of the
helmet. It’s held on with a pair of magnets,
and can be swapped to either expose or conceal
the forward-facing vents."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
December
7, 2019
SKS Compit Smartphone Holder &
Cover.
"The
SKS Compit Smartphone Holder is a great system
for holding your phone securely on the
handlebar, and as a general phone case. You
can mount lights or a camera out front, and as
a base for the Compit+ system you're
future-proofed too."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
December
7, 2019
Column
Two
Highlights of 2019 - Part III.
"The
third highlight of the year is a vintage
edition of Paris Roubaix. Philippe Gilbert, a
pre-race pick, won but it was the manner of
his victory and the action for hours on end
that made it memorable."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
December
7, 2019
Bottom brackets - everything you
need to know.
"Bottom
brackets should be seen and not heard.
Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and
a simple component used to attach the cranks
to the frame can cause issues. And when it
comes time to replace a worn bottom bracket,
it can be mystifying trying to get the correct
replacement."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
December
7, 2019
They Call Him The Doctor: Domenico
Pozzovivo.
"Fans
call him The Doctor, a familiar nickname for
any professional cyclist who manages to attend
university while making it into the
professional ranks. But in Domenico
Pozzovivo’s case, the moniker is well
deserved."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by James Startt
December
7, 2019
Edmondston and Stewart continue
New Zealand success at Cambridge Track World
Cup.
"Holly
Edmondston and Campbell Stewart headlined a
successful second day for the host country at
the Track World Cup in Cambridge, New Zealand.
Edmondston scored victory in the women’s
scratch race, while Stewart claimed the men’s
omnium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
7, 2019
In Praise of the Bicycle,
by Marc Augé.
"At the heart of Marc Augé's elegant and eloquent memoir-cum-manifesto is the notion of a shared past. Augé, a French anthropologist with a particular interest in modern cities, is of that generation of French men who came of age in the years after the end of the Occupation." (podiumcafe.com) Reaktion Books December
7, 2019
Live: Ethias Cross Essen -
Saturday 7th December 2019 - Livestream, TV
Info, Course Map, Results and More.
"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, 7:45am U.S. ET. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. ET." (cyclocross.social) December
7, 2019
Column
Three
Thibaut Pinot could target Tour,
Olympics and Worlds triple in 2020.
"After
the upsetting scenes when France’s great hope
for their first Tour de France win since 1985
climbed into the back of his team car just as
he was about to launch his assault on the
overall classification, Thibaut Pinot is
making up for lost time."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alain Jocard/AFP
via Getty Images)
December
7, 2019
11 tips to stay motivated through
winter.
"Riding
your bike in the winter months is hard. It can
be cold, wet, windy - often all three at once
- and that’s before you factor in having to
occasionally ride in the dark. But that
doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it." (bikeradar.com)
Charlie Allenby
December
7, 2019
EF Education First's 2020 kit.
"EF
Education First revealed their 2020 kit, with
Tejay van Garderen, US champion Alex Howes and
Logan Owen modeling the bright pink and blue
kit from a gravel camp in Bentonville,
Arkansas."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jordan Clark
Haggard)
December
7, 2019
Rally UHC presents 2020 rosters in
Minnesota.
"Riders
and staff for Rally UHC Cycling gathered in
Minnesota this week for their first get
together of the team's 2020 rosters,
culminating with two team presentations on
Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Camille
Lizama)
December
7, 2019
Glaetzer takes Track World Cup
bronze a month after cancer diagnosis.
"The
Australian underwent surgery in November to
remove a cancerous growth and he said
afterwards that he would continue to target
the Tokyo 2020 Olympics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
7, 2019
Rwanda cycling boss resigns as
body hit by corruption, sexual assault
allegations.
"The
president of the Rwanda Cycling Federation,
Aimable Bayingana, has resigned following
multiple allegations of corruption and
accusations against the organization of sexual
abuse of female riders."
(cyclingtips.com) AFP Newswire
December
7, 2019
Geraint Thomas says Chris Froome
was wearing a sarong that “didn’t leave anything
to the imagination” when the pair first met.
"Geraint
Thomas says he was aware that Chris Froome was
a ‘phenomenal’ athlete when the pair first
rode together for Barloworld in 2008, but he
also remembers him as an erratic rider you
wouldn’t want to find yourself behind because,
“anything could happen at any moment." (road.cc) Alex
Bowden
December
7, 2019
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