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December 18, 2019 A Champ from Oregon: Clara
Honsinger Achieves Elite Nationals Goal.
"On
Sunday, Clara Honsinger became the first new
Elite Women’s Cyclocross National Champion in
15 years but talking to her about the
accomplishment, you wouldn’t know this was her
first attempt at the Elite title." (cxmagazine.com)
D. Mable
December
18, 2019
McNulty set to make Grand Tour
debut at 2020 Vuelta a España.
"Brandon
McNulty, who delayed a possible jump to the
sport’s top tier in 2019 in favor of spending
another year at Rally UHC Cycling, has been in
Benidorm, Spain, for the past week, preparing
for 2020 at the team’s main pre-season
training camp."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
18, 2019
Tourmalet and Angliru headline
Vuelta a Espana 2020 route.
"The
route presentation that took place on Tuesday
night in Madrid unveiled eight uphill
finishes, one individual time-trial, one team
time-trial and stages in France, Portugal and
the Netherlands."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
December
18, 2019
Contador highlights possible
ambush stages on 2020 Vuelta a España route.
"The
images of Albert Contador winning on the
Angliru two years ago drew the loudest
applause by far at the presentation of the
2020 Vuelta a España route in Madrid on
Tuesday evening."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
18, 2019
Canyon SRAM unveil early contender
for kit of the year.
"While
many considered Italian Pro-Continental team
Bardiani CSF’s 2020 jersey a complete and
utter abomination, Canyon SRAM’s is set to be
the much needed remedy."
(cyclingweekly.com) Jonny Long
December
18, 2019
The Jumbo Visma development system
works for many - but not for all.
"Neilson
Powless is proof that systems, however well
designed, don’t work for everyone. After two
seasons with Jumbo Visma, the 23-year-old
found himself looking to make a move." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
December
18, 2019
Column
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These are the moments that defined
cycling in the 2010s.
"n
many ways, the 2010s were a transformative
time for the sport and its tech. The racing
was phenomenal, and arguably the cleanest it
has ever been with the introduction of the bio
passport."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
December
18, 2019
Team Ineos announces partnership
with Mercedes F1 team.
"The
deal will see the teams work together to
develop and implement innovations in areas
such as engineering, human science, simulation
and data analysis. Mercedes AMG Petronas
Motorsport will also work with the Ineos Team
UK sailing team that will compete in the next
America's Cup."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team Ineos)
December
18, 2019
Caleb Ewan relishes chance to race
with Philippe Gilbert in Milan San Remo.
"Caleb
Ewan has welcomed the signing of Philippe
Gilbert at Lotto Soudal, and the Australian
sprinter believes that the new partnership can
land the team Milan San Remo in the future." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
18, 2019
Davide Rebellin tipped to prolong
27-year career at Cambodian team.
"In
what is either a sign of either his
undiminished love for cycling or the
inefficacy of his accountant, 48-year-old
Monument winner Davide Rebellin is to sign
with a Continental team in Cambodia for next
year."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joe Delves
December
18, 2019
Rouleur’s riders of the decade:
Part II.
"That
was the decade that was. How do you sum up ten
years in cycling? One way to do it is with a
good old list. We could have come up with our
favorite races since escaping the
insufferably-named ‘noughties’." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Zac Williams/SWpix.com
December
18, 2019
Fizik expands knit offerings with
new Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave.
"Fizik’s
first foray into knit cycling uppers - the R1
Infinito - was a somewhat tepid exploration of
the technology, but the Italian company has
now fully embraced the concept with the new
Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Fizik
December
18, 2019
Column
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Are there any limits to what
Mathieu van der Poel can achieve?
"Van
der Poel finds that strategy way too boring.
He likes to take control early on; he likes to
fly. It is by this unabashed strategy of
taking the offensive early on that he has
become one of the world’s best in not only
road racing, but also mountain biking and
cyclocross."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
December
18, 2019
Piccoli steps up from US success
to WorldTour racing with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"After
a breakthrough 2019 season with Elevate KHS
Pro Cycling, James Piccoli is realizing his
dream and stepping up to cycling's big time
with Israel Start-Up Nation. The Canadian met
up with his new teammates for the first time
at the team's pre-season camp in Israel." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation )
December
18, 2019
Jumbo Visma stay with black and
yellow for 2020 race kit.
"The
Dutch team showed off the new design before
the official team presentation in the
Netherlands on Friday, announcing the opening
of pre-ordering of the 2020 race clothing." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
December
18, 2019
The best of CyclingTips in 2019:
Our favorite and most successful stories.
"The
holiday season is just around the corner and
all of us here at CyclingTips are
looking forward to a relaxing break. Before we
sign off for the year though, we thought we’d
take a look back at the year that was." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Sheldon Thomson (Unsplash)
December
18, 2019
At least Geraint Thomas will
always have that Tour win.
"It’s
crowded at the top of Ineos these days. So
many Tour de France winners, so few Tours de
France to win."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
December
18, 2019
Jess Varnish wins right to appeal
British Cycling employment case.
"Varnish
claims that British Cycling had “extreme
control” over her and other athletes, that she
was discriminated against by former coach
Shane Sutton and that she suffered for being a
whistleblower against the national
federation."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
December
18, 2019
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December 17, 2019 Heinrich Haussler Q&A: ‘Van
der Poel is an absolute freak.’
"35-year-old
Australian talks racing with van der Poel, why
riders need brains as well as brawn, and his
mentoring role in Bahrain McLaren." (velonews.com)
Photo: Jim Fryer / BrakeThrough Media
December
17, 2019
Thibaut Pinot to make Paris Nice
debut in 2020.
"Pinot’s
first competitive outings of 2020 will come at
the Tour de la Provence (February 13-16) and
the Tour du Haut Var (February 20-23), which
he won in 2019. He will then line out at Paris
Nice (March 8-15) before racing abroad for the
first time at the Itzulia Basque Country race
(April 6-11)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Pogacar set for Tour debut as UAE
announces 2020 Grand Tour plans.
"UAE
Team Emirates has laid out the 2020 Grand Tour
plans of its marquee riders. The team
announced on Tuesday that Fabio Aru, Fernando
Gaviria, and Tadej Pogacar will all race next
year’s Tour de France."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December
17, 2019
Ewan named Australian cyclist of
the year.
"Ewan
was named the winner of the 'Oppy' - the
Hubert Opperman Medal - at Monday night's
Cycling Australia annual awards function in
Brisbane."
(sbs.com.au) (Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Sutterlin: I want to focus on the
Classics.
"One
signing that went under the radar during the
winter was Jasha Sutterlin's switch from
Movistar to Team Sunweb. After six years on
the Spanish team, the German was looking for a
new challenge."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Festka Spectre Porcelain is a
$35,000 hand painted, 24k gold leaf road bike.
"The
latest unbelievably detailed, handmade carbon
road bike to come out of Festka’s Czech
workshop is this Spectre Porcelain dream
build. The lightweight & stiff,
full-custom Spectre carbon road frame served
as the blank canvas, before taking Bespoke to
a new level."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
December
17, 2019
Best road bike deals this
Christmas.
"It's
the most wonderful time of the year... to take
advantage of cycling retailers' road bike
deals. Take a look at our pre-Christmas road
bike deals roundup and see if you can find
yourself a cracker!"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)
December
17, 2019
BH Core e-bike line boasts narrow
Q-factor, new app, 115km range!
"BH
announced the Core, a range of new e-bikes for
road, gravel, or commuting. Using a special
crankset with 163mm Q-factor, BH aims to
satisfy those looking for an e-bike without a
super wide pedaling stance."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
December
17, 2019
Column
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Vuelta a Espana 2020 takes in
Netherlands, France and Portugal.
"The
Vuelta a Espana unveiled an international
route on Tuesday with Spanish cycling’s grand
tour embarking from the Netherlands before
side excursions into France and Portugal on
the 2020 itinerary."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December
17, 2019
Travis McCabe realizes his
WorldTour dream at age 30.
"After
years of setbacks and sacrifice, American
Travis McCabe will enter the WorldTour with
Israel Start-Up Nation. McCabe is excited to
start his WorldTour career, and has a busy
early calendar on the horizon."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rebecca Reza
December
17, 2019
Van Avermaet: Young talents will
have earlier peaks but shorter careers.
"If
Van Avermaet is starting to consider his
legacy, it’s because he’s now 34 and aware
he’s far nearer the end of his career than the
start. It’s something that has been brought
into stark relief this year, as a group of
frighteningly young riders have taken the
sport by storm."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Van der Poel’s 2020 grand tour
dream in doubt.
"Van
der Poel's aim to race the Vuelta a Espana in
2020 put in peril as race organizer reveals
his need to prioritize Spanish teams for
wildcard slots."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Tom Dumoulin: This period has been
liberating.
"Dumoulin
looks refreshed and reinvigorated. He’s lean,
shows no discernible signs of his injury but
for a scar, and walks with a smile on his face
as he jokes with his teammates." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
December
17, 2019
Rouleur’s riders of the decade:
Part I.
"As
the decade draws to a close, Rouleur's
editorial staff have selected nine riders each
as their stars of cycling since January 2010.
Part I features the favorites of Executive
Editor, Ian Cleverly"
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside /
Presseports /LEquipe
December
17, 2019
Jim Ratcliffe: Team Ineos have
taken sport and science to a level we’ve not
seen before.
"It’s
not an accident you’ve been so successful as a
team. You’ve taken the science of sport and
cycling to a level we’ve not seen in that
sport before, which is why you’ve been so
successful."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: DIRK
WAEM/AFP/Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Is this the worst kit in the 2020
pro peloton?
"As
squad are sporadically unveiling their new
strips for 2020, one kit from the Professional
Continental ranks is standing out from the
rest but we’re not sure if that’s a good
thing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Bardiani CSF)
December
17, 2019
2020 Predictions: What’s coming
for road, gravel and cyclocross bikes?
"Every
year we see tons of next gen tech pop up on
the road at pro races, casually hidden in
plain sight at gravel events, or covered in
mud in UCI cyclocross pits. These prototypes
give us a good clue as to what to expect in
the next year."
(bikerumor.com) Image courtesy Shimano.
December
17, 2019
Column
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Zakarin considers changing
nationality after WADA ban on Russia.
"Last
week, WADA announced a four-year period of non
compliance for the Russian Anti-Doping Agency
[RUSADA], meaning Russia’s flag, name and
anthem will be banned from the Olympics in
Tokyo next July and August."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December
17, 2019
UCI hires external agency to
investigate abuse complaints against Patrick Van
Gansen.
"The
UCI Ethics Commission has hired an external
agency to investigate a series of abuse
complaints lodged against Health Mate
Cyclelive women's team manager Patrick Van
Gansen."(cyclingnews.com)
(Instagram)
December
17, 2019
Has the Giant TCR finally gone
aero? Greg Van Avermaet and other Team CCC
riders spotted riding new model.
"The
Giant TCR is one of the most iconic road bike
frames, and it appears that a new model may
well be on its way, with Greg Van Avermaet and
other Team CCC riders recently being pictured
using TCR bikes with subtly different tube
shapes to the existing frameset." (bikeradar.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December
17, 2019
Richard Freeman's medical tribunal
could drag on for 10 months after adjournment.
"Richard
Freeman’s medical tribunal may could drag on
to October of next year after it was adjourned
again on Monday as a result of the former
British Cycling and Team Sky doctor’s ill
health."
(telegraph.co.uk) Robert Dineen
December
17, 2019
Canyon announces that the
award-winning Grail AL is back in stock, with
new colors and components for 2020.
"If
you're after a super versatile and affordable
gravel bike, then Canyon's Grail AL is without
doubt up there with the very best... and from
today it's back in stock on Canyon's UK
website with fresh colors, graphics and more
component choices for 2020!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
December
17, 2019
Top 5 2020 road bike trends.
"It’s
that time of year again, when we start looking
forward to what we think will be the hottest
trends in road cycling for 2020. Will your
prediction be on this list? Watch or read on
to find out."
(bikeradar.com) Mildred Locke
December
17, 2019
4 Takeaways from the CyclingTips
Ultimate Chain Test.
"We'd recommend reading the whole test but if you just want to get to the meat of it, here are the four key takeaways." (pinkbike.com) (cyclingtips.com) December
17, 2019
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December 16, 2019 Highlights of 2019 - Part IV.
"It’s
tempting to pick the whole Tour de France as a
highlight because plenty of the great moments
threaded together to make something even
better. Still, let’s focus on one day and here
is Stage 8 from Mâcon to Saint-Etienne." (inrng.com) (ASO)
December
16, 2019
Tom Pidcock says he rode
‘surprisingly well’ to finish second as Mathieu
van der Poel returns to winning ways.
"There
was everything to play for in Overijse,
Belgium on Sunday (December 15) after Mathieu
van der Poel’s remarkable winning streak was
ended during the previous day’s racing in the
Hotondcross."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DAVID
STOCKMAN/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)
December
16, 2019
Enjoying the mud and fun at U.S.
Cyclocross Nationals.
"There’s
a man pedaling an ancient stationary bike and
banging a cymbal with a single drumstick.
Somehow, this feels completely normal. So does
the unicorn piñata."
(velonews.com) Jen See
December
16, 2019
Nairo Quintana moves into new
terrain with Arkea Samsic.
"When
Nairo Quintana leaves his team hotel lobby
every morning this week in Calpe, Spain, a
left turn brings him to a vast deployment of
team vehicles currently hogging almost all the
spots in a fenced-off car park, among them the
truck for his new squad for 2020, Arkea
Samsic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
16, 2019
‘I need new goals and
opportunities’ - Amador eyes move to Ineos.
"After
10 years with Movistar, Andrey Amador is ready
for change. After years of duty to the team,
Amador is eyeing a move to the “reference
team” of the peloton, Team Ineos." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
December
16, 2019
How to design a bike race course.
"Designing
the course for a bike race might seem easy.
Just pull out Strava Route Builder, have a
play around, find some good climbs, and wham:
you’ve got yourself a bike race. Right? Well,
no. In fact, it’s not nearly that simple." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
December
16, 2019
Battaglin Marosticana SLX
ultra-limited road bike in exclusive,
lightweight Columbus steel.
"Italian
handmade frameshop Officina Battaglin says
they have big plans for 2020, with new bikes,
new looks & updates to their long-running
lugged steel Marosticana road frame. So to
close out 2019, they will build just ten
limited edition custom frames."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
December
16, 2019
Hexr Customized Helmet Preview.
"We’ve
seen custom built bikes and shoes, but custom
fit helmets? That’s a new one to me. Step
forward Hexr, who have been kind enough to
send me one of their home scanners. But first
a little info about just what the Hexr helmet
is and how it differs from other helmets."
(cycletechreview.com) Paul Horta-Hopkins
December
16, 2019
Column
Two
Compton's national championships
run ends with gracious nod to competition.
"Katie
Compton's remarkable 15-year run of US
cyclocross national championship victories
came to an end at Fort Steilacoom, outside of
Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday, but the
41-year-old 'cross legend kept things in
perspective as she crossed the finish line and
spoke with media."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pat Malach)
December
16, 2019
Dan Martin says it’s clear why he
joined Israel Cycling Academy as team steps up
to WorldTour.
"The
Irish star has been an outstanding rider with
victories in some of the biggest races, but he
risked missing out on the most prestigious
events as he stepped down from the WorldTour
with UAE Team Emirates to join the
Israel-based Professional Continental squad."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Noa Arnon/Israel
Start-Up Nation)
December
16, 2019
Nils Eekhoff: I can’t live in the
past.
"Nils
Eekhoff is looking to channel his devastating
experience at the World Championships in
Yorkshire into something more positive ahead
of his debut season in the WorldTour with Team
Sunweb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
December
16, 2019
Jumbo Visma embracing ‘total
cycling’ with arrival of Dumoulin.
"Jumbo
Visma is rising to the forefront of the
peloton across sprints, classics and grand
tours as its riders embrace collective rather
than individual ambition."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
December
16, 2019
Editor's Choice 2019: The best
rated products of the year.
"Following on from such a major year of tech innovation, we didn’t think that 2019 would bring as much in the way of great new product. But it seems the cycling industry is still thriving with brands in all sectors producing amazing equipment." (cyclingweekly.com) December
16, 2019
How to set up Zwift on any device.
"If
you’re thinking of getting started with Zwift,
you might be wondering: how much is this all
going to cost? Well, the good news is that to
get started you can probably use a device you
already own."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
December
16, 2019
Track sprinter ‘prayed no wood
splinters would pierce his leg again’ during
World Cup crash.
"Back
in 2011, Awang suffered a gruesome crash when
a 20cm (10.6 inch) splinter pierced his leg
during a World Cup Keirin in Manchester. That
injury was the first thing on the
31-year-old’s mind when he crashed in again."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: @Instagram/
@azizulhasniawang)
December
16, 2019
Sex cam website launches bike seat
with vibrator pocket to give sexual pleasure to
Peloton riders.
"If
you're after a stocking thriller for a spouse,
friend or elderly relative this Christmas,
look no further than the O-Seat from live sex
cam website CamSoda. Just in time for the
holidays, the O-Seat features a 'discreet
pocket' that is ideal for slipping in a
Lovesense vibrating sex toy to offer an extra
pleasurable ride."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
December
16, 2019
Column
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Patxi Vila joins Movistar as head
of performance.
"Patxi
Vila has been confirmed as the new head of
performance at Movistar. The Basque left Bora
Hansgrohe last month and it had been reported
in the Spanish press that he was likely to
take up a role with Eusebio Unzue’s team."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Photo Gomez
Sport)
December
16, 2019
Sofia Bertizzolo signs with CCC
Liv after contract with police blocked her from
joining Movistar.
"Bertizzolo
has a contract to ride for the Italian
national police team, but because of a clash
between labor laws in Italy and Spain she was
blocked from joining Movistar."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo
Moreno/Getty Images)
December
16, 2019
Patent Patrol: Campagnolo goes
full cyborg, Null Winds patents huge bicycle
treadmill.
"This
week in our Patent Patrol, we found a new
innovation that might just put Campagnolo back
in the driver’s seat with electronic shifting…
via multi-function wearable switches." (bikerumor.com)
Greg Kopecky
December
16, 2019
The most mountain bikey gravel
bike ever: Evil Bikes’ Chamois Hagar.
"Follow the trends in mountain bikes and you’ll see progressively longer front-center reaches matched with forever shortening stem lengths. Head angles have gotten slacker and slacker, while seat tube angles have become steeper." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Evil Bikes December
16, 2019
Best pressure washers for cleaning
your bike.
"Cycling is an ongoing battle with dirt, road grime and mud, especially during the winter. Whether you want to give your carbon road bike a quick rinse, or need to do a full-body hose-down before your significant other allows you in the house after riding your gravel bike or racing on your cyclocross bike, a pressure washer can make quick work of claggy mud." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) December
16, 2019
Do you remember your first bike?
"Anyone
who has been lucky enough to wake up to find a
new bike under the Christmas tree - whether at
the age of four or 64 - knows that it’s one of
the best feelings in the world."
(cyclingweekly.com) Freewheel.co.uk
December
16, 2019
Pinarello Prince FX Disk Ultegra
review.
"The
Pinarello Prince FX Disk is a bike that serves
a very clear purpose for its Italian
manufacturer. ‘It should be considered as the
affordable Dogma,’ Pinarello’s research and
development coordinator Michele Botteon tells
us."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
December
16, 2019
Are you riding to enjoy it or to
prove yourself?
"I’d
strongly encourage those of us who put our
obsession with achieving in sport, ahead of
everything else in their life, to read this
and learn how we can still achieve, but that
people love us already. We don’t need to cycle
around the world to prove anything to
anybody."
(road.cc) Chris Ward (Photo: VeloCrush India)
December
16, 2019
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