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Daily News: December 2020


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December 6, 2020
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Lucinda Brand wins Superprestige Boom.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) won the Superprestige in Boom after dropping world champion Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) on the penultimate lap to win by 10 seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 6, 2020





Eli Iserbyt victorious in Superprestige Boom.

Byoverlay"Michael Vanthourenhout, Toon Aerts complete podium, Wout van Aert shines but slides out." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 6, 2020





10 riders hospitalized, with one in induced coma, after crash with police motorbike at Australian race.

Byoverlay"The race broadcaster says that the peloton was traveling at an estimate 55-60 kilometers an hour as riders came round a near-blind bend and encountered the motorcycle, which was parked on the left-hand side of the road." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Flickr)

December 6, 2020





Old photo shows mindset of world champ O’Callaghan at just 7-years-old.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Oisin O’Callaghan, just 7 years old, at primary school holding the poster he was asked to draw up to state what his ambition in life was. Just 10 years on, he’s now the junior world champion in downhill." (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)

December 6, 2020





Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Boom - Sunday 6th December 2020 - Livestream.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"This Sunday sees the fifth round of the Superprestige Series in on the familiar course in Boom - the same venue as the Tomorrowland Festival.

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 6, 2020


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From Boulder to the Grand Boucle, how far can Sepp Kuss go?

Byoverlay"Sepp Kuss has quickly established himself as one of the peloton’s best climbers. Peter Cossins investigates the American’s rise from obscurity." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

December 6, 2020





Geraint Thomas dislocates shoulder in training crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers rider reported the news on social media but said that he would be fit to resume training on the turbo trainer on Monday." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 6, 2020





Dan Martin: What Chris Froome brings to the team is really underestimated.

Byoverlay"Everyone sees the results side of the things, but the aura around him and the professionalism that he brings will help everyone look in the mirror and improve themselves. That’s something that has been massively underestimated." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 6, 2020





Deceuninck Quick Step looking to ‘rebuild Mark Cavendish step by step.’

(velonews.com)overlay"No pressure on Manxman in first year back with former team: 'We don't expect Mark to win six stages in the Tour." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 6, 2020





'Women fight just as hard for victory' - SBT GRVL ensures equal gender prize money.

Byoverlay"The event, which is set to take place in Steamboat Springs on August 15, 2021, has attracted 3,000 entries with a stellar line up of professional riders expected." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SBT GRVL)

December 6, 2020





Virtual Tour of the Gila Stage 3 streaming video.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Virtual Tour of the Gila wraps up today the way the actual Gila does - with the dreaded Gila Monster stage. Watch it beginning at 11:00am EST right here." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

December 6, 2020


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Wout van Aert: Combining road and cyclocross is a win-win situation.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Belgian admitted that he is still building form for late December, by which time his longstanding rival Mathieu van der Poel will have started his cyclocross season." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 6, 2020





Do cyclists really need massages?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Regular massage is part and parcel of life for pro riders, but what does rubbing muscles really achieve - and is it worth the bother? Physio Graham Theobald investigates." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 6, 2020





Trekky defies big teams to claim NRS overall win.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Brendan Johnston (CCS Canberra) resisted the pressure of bigger teams, better climbers and better sprinters to haul himself to an individual National Road Series victory over the nine days of competition." (sbs.com.au) (Jamie Finch)

December 6, 2020





A police officer, architect and a student: Meet the 2020 Zwift Academy finalists.

Byoverlay"The Zwift Academy offers budding riders the chance to use their virtual racing skills to secure themselves a real-life professional contract, Alpecin Fenix taking on the male winner and Canyon SRAM for the women." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 6, 2020





DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 50 DB.

Byoverlay"Top quality wheelset with impressive aero benefits and stable handling - but facing stiff competition at lower prices." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 6, 2020





Cycling Monopoly is full of pro racing references.

Byoverlay"The game, titled Monopoly Course (Monopoly Koers) is designed to take the players through the greatest spring classics. “Think of legendary duels on La Redoute, demarrages on ‘De Muur’ or that one flat tire on Carrefour de l'Arbre." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 6, 2020


Column One
December 5, 2020
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What can we learn from ultra-distance cyclists? 9 tips to help you push your limits.

Byoverlay"Even if long rides aren’t on our hit list, there are still lots we can gain from these masters of their discipline. 2020 GB Duro champion Josh Ibbett shares some of his top tips and tricks." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 5, 2020





Warning lights: Nine health checks for cyclists.

Byoverlay"Your fitness relies on a complex interplay of biological systems. How can you check that nothing is falling out of sync? Chris Sidwells finds out." By Chris Sidwells (cyclingweekly.com) Illustration: David Lyttleton

December 5, 2020





GoPro Hero 9 Charging Door Accessory.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"The default/stock GoPro Hero 8 & Hero 9 battery doors are designed perfectly….if you hate doors. Literally, it’s the only thing I truly dislike on the Hero 8/9 cameras." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

December 5, 2020





Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Boom - Sunday 6th December 2020 - Livestream.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"This Sunday sees the fifth round of the Superprestige Series in on the familiar course in Boom - the same venue as the Tomorrowland Festival.

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 5, 2020





Virtual Tour of the Gila Stage 2 streaming video.

(velonews.com)overlay"Stage 2 of the Virtual Tour of the Gila will be streaming here beginning at noon EST." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

December 5, 2020


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Trentin hoping for lasting rules to improve rider safety.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The UCI initiated discussions in September, with delegates from the riders' union (CPA), teams (AIGCP), race organizers (AIOCC) and the UCI sitting down to work on a global plan to improve rider safety." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 5, 2020





Straight to the Front: Anna Shackley's whirlwind year.

Byoverlay"Nineteen-year-old Scot Anna Shackley had never raced a pro race until this year’s World Championship road race, but as Vern Pitt finds out, there’s no way it’ll be her last."By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Luca Bettini - Pool/Getty Images)

December 5, 2020





Should I do my hard sessions outdoors?

Byoverlay"As daylight hours shorten and temperatures fall, Anna Marie Hughes assesses whether it’s really necessary to keep doing high-intensity sessions outdoors." By Anna Marie Hughes (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)

December 5, 2020





Cadel Evans inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Cadel Evans AM was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame on December 4, 2020 for his contribution to the sport of cycling." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 5, 2020





Peaty's Clean Protect & Lube Starter Pack.

Byoverlay"Peaty's Clean Protect & Lube Starter Kit works well for keeping your bike clean and happy all year round. It saves money over the standalone products, too, though these are fairly pricey options to begin with." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 5, 2020





Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe two-to-one by 2030.

Byoverlay"Three cycling associations this week announced a new forecast for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by 2030, a whopping 47% more than in 2019." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cycling Industries Europe

December 5, 2020





Innovative tech for gear heads.

Byoverlay"On the hunt for the perfect bike set up? Here’s six options, from clever tools to creative wireless solutions." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca)

December 5, 2020


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Romain Bardet seeking career reset with Team DSM: ‘I’m starting over from scratch.’

Byoverlay"Frenchman is looking to tear up the script and start over after two disappointing seasons with Ag2r La Mondiale." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

December 5, 2020





Mark Cavendish to return to Deceuninck Quick Step in 2021.

(velonews.com)overlay"Veteran sprinter returns to Belgian team having raced in Quick Step colors from 2013 to 2015: 'This genuinely feels like I am coming home." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 5, 2020





Sergio Henao joins Qhubeka Assos.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Henao won Paris-Nice in 2017 and has also won the Colombian national title on two occasions. During his tenure at Team Sky, he helped Chris Froome to overall victory at the 2016 and 2017 Tour de France and the 2018 Giro d’Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 5, 2020





Profile Design GMR 50 road wheels.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"The GMR line comes in three depths - A 38mm, 50mm, as well as a 50mm front and 65mm rear combo. All three follow the same aerodynamic profile. Our 50mm test wheels measured 26mm wide." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

December 5, 2020





Saddling up indoors?

Byoverlay"At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, generally speaking, your riding position on a turbo trainer is static. For that reason, bike setup and saddle position may require a little extra thought to make sure you’re getting the most out of your steamy sessions." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 5, 2020


Column One
December 4, 2020
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2020 Echelon Racing League - Virtual Tour of the Gila: Official Live feed Stage 1.

(cyclingfans.com) (velonews.com)overlay"Official live stream for the 2020 Echelon Racing League.

Virtual Tour of the Gila - Stage 1 - Friday, December 4 at 3:00pm Pacific.

Pro Men start at 4:00pm local, 00:00 CET Saturday, 6:00pm ET.

Pro Women start at 5:10pm local, 01:10 CET Saturday, 7:10pm ET." (cyclingfans.com)

December 4, 2020





Romain Bardet: I never felt comfortable being the focal point at AG2R.

Byoverlay"Frenchman embracing the collective philosophy and expertise of his new team, DSM." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2020





Cherie Pridham becomes first female directeur sportif in men's WorldTour with Israel Start-Up Nation.

Byoverlay"A former pro herself with a 15-year career, Pridham established herself as a leading director and manager at the UK team Raleigh. She went on to become the owner of the team but her new role will see her direct some of the most successful male riders in the world." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation)

December 4, 2020





The UCI hasn’t forgotten about gravel racing.

Byoverlay"Recent comments from the governing body indicate that the corona hasn't swayed its intentions to align itself with the popular discipline." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness

December 4, 2020





Luxury gifts for cyclists: A Christmas gift guide.

Byoverlay"For those of you with exceptionally deep pockets or exceptionally deep generosity, if you plan to make this year extra special for the cycling enthusiast in your life, we’ve rounded up some of the most luxurious, splurge-worthy gift ideas that any cyclist could dream of." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit: Courtesy)

December 4, 2020





Rapha partners with Canyon for limited edition Ultimate CF Disc.

Byoverlay"There are just 250 units being produced of this special Canyon Ultimate, with only sizes from M to 2XL remaining." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020





First Rides: Favaloro handcrafted bikes.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Michele Favaloro epitomizes the passionate and dedicated spirit that has long defined the world of Italian frame builders all from his workshop in Polpenazze, Italy that overlooks beautiful Lake Garda." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020


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25 cycling personalities of the past 25 years.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"The people whose qualities, quirks, antics and accomplishments have made cycling compelling in the past quarter century."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2020





Eight riders who could take the WorldTour by storm in 2021.

Byoverlay"So many young riders are coming through into the WorldTour for 2021, who are the main riders to watch?" By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 4, 2020





How Will Barta unlocked his future in the WorldTour at the Vuelta a España time trial.

overlay"Barta started the Ézaro stage with no contract in place for 2020. He finished it with a career-best result that unlocked a deal at EF Pro Cycling." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 4, 2020





UCI World eSports championships: How the pros are preparing for the first-of-its-kind event.

Byoverlay"While some athletes have been honing their racing skills by racing on the road, others have been hitting the trainer more - and more strategically - than ever before, with their sights set on making history." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020





Mavic wheels 2021: Mavic launches new era with refined line-up.

Byoverlay"Born again as Mavic Group after being acquired by investment group Bourrelier, the company is aiming to reinforce its identity by simplifying the range and keeping production in France." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020





Gifts for Her: A Christmas gift guide.

Byoverlay"To make life easier, we've rounded up some of the best cycling gift ideas for Christmas that she's sure to love." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

December 4, 2020





Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 - Tyler’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks.

Byoverlay"I ride equal parts flat and drop bar, with a healthy mix of road and gravel, a lot less CX this year (so far), and XC to trail to enduro/all-mountain." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020





Get your geek-on w/ brake rotor tech from Hayes, Shimano, Magura & TRP.

Byoverlay"This week, the good guys at Shimano, Hayes, TRP Cycling and Magura are on hand to answer your disc brake rotor tech questions. I hope you’re ready to geek out, because this one pulls out all the stops." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) Shimano

December 4, 2020


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Rod Ellingworth’s surprise Bahrain exit points to Ineos Grenadiers return.

Byoverlay"Former Bahrain McLaren manager told the team he had another job offer." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 4, 2020





UK Sport forwarded British Cycling whistleblower's allegations to British Cycling.

Byoverlay"UK Sport failed to investigate anonymous information about the behavior of Shane Sutton provided to it in 2016. Arguing that it is not a regulator, the body instead forwarded the allegations to British Cycling’s then CEO, Ian Drake, who showed the email to Sutton." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (SWpix.com)

December 4, 2020





Team Sunweb becomes Team DSM for 2021.

Byoverlay"Iwan Spekenbrink's team have worked with DSM for several years, using the company's Dyneema clothing technology. They have now created what they describe as a strategic partnership." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM )

December 4, 2020





Rory Sutherland takes new role as elite road coordinator for Australian Cycling Team.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In September, the 38-year-old announced his decision to retire this year, and finished his career after completing the Vuelta a España in Madrid in early November." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 4, 2020





EF Pro Cycling and Qhubeka Assos strengthen 2021 lineups, Gage Hecht to Trek Factory Racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"The American and South African-based WorldTour squads continue to fill out their rosters with climbers and sprinters." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

December 4, 2020





Custom shoe designer gets an unexpected boost.

Byoverlay"Small business owner, Shea Gribbon, received a pleasant surprise when he spotted the first British winner of the Tour de France, Bradley Wiggins, wearing his company’s kit in an Instagram picture." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Instagram)

December 4, 2020





Why bicycle storage hooks are still the best way to store a bike (especially in Park Tool Blue).

Byoverlay"In terms of storage capacity, simplicity, and cost, the bicycle storage hook simply cannot be beat. If you have a ceiling with sufficient height with a floor above it, you likely already have a built-in mounting system." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020





The Apple Watch 6, Rapha’s gravel-specific pullover and Sealskinz’ new waterproof gloves.

Byoverlay"Good tidings, BikeRadar readers, and welcome to the first festive edition of First Look Friday for December 2020. Only two more First Look Fridays until Christmas!" By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Provided)

December 4, 2020








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