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December
12, 2020
December 12,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel wins his cyclocross
season debut.
"Mathieu
van der Poel returned to cyclocross racing in a fine
battle with European champion Eli Iserbyt in Saturday’s
third round of the X2O Trofee."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 12,
2020
Betsema victorious at Scheldecross.
"Denise
Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) claimed victory in the
2020 Scheldecross on Saturday, going solo half-way
through the race and holding off Lucinda Brand." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Gavere -
Sunday - Livestream.
"The
second race of the double CX weekend and the second with
Mathieu van der Poel. The 6th Round of the Superprestige
Series in Aspere Gavere promises great racing!
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
December 12,
2020
Ritchey WCS Beacon gravel handlebar.
"The
WCS Beacon from Ritchey is aimed at gravel or adventure
riding with a crazy 36 degree flare. It looks mad but
provides a very comfortable riding position, both on the
tops and drops."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 12,
2020
Live Cyclocross: Scheldecross Antwerpen -
x2o Badkamers Trofee - Saturday.
"The
third round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee
(previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the
Soudal Scheldecross in Antwerp.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S.
Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
December 12,
2020
Column
Two
Marcel Kittel: ‘There’s no shame in change.’
"Sprinting
icon Marcel Kittel reveals the reasons behind his
retirement - and why cycling needs to open up about the
extreme pressures endured by riders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Lighter Mathieu van der Poel hits the ground
running on cyclocross return.
"I’m
three kilos lighter," said the Tour of Flanders champion
about his weight compared to the road Classics in
October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Wire tangled in cassette derails Alvarado at
Scheldecross.
"She
never managed to get that iron wire that she picked up
somewhere along the course out with her hands," said
team manager Philip Roodhooft, according to Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Thomas Sneyers / @ThomasSneyers)
December 12,
2020
Liane Lippert carries fighting spirit into
2021 with Team DSM.
"The
other riders know my level now and they don’t
underestimate me anymore' says Team DSM all-rounder." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Why do so many elite cyclists have a
background in rowing?
"And
what can we learn from the way rowers train? Former head
of high performance at British Rowing Mark Homer offers
his expert guidance."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
December 12,
2020
USA Cycling announces Pro Cross Country Tour
for 2021.
"The
eight-event series could have major implications for
American pros vying for a spot on Team USA at the Tokyo
Olympics." By
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Ronen Topelberg
December 12,
2020
Jon Dibben, 26, retires.
"The
British rider started his career on the track before
switching to the road with Team Sky in 2017. He dropped
down to the British domestic circuit with Madison
Genesis in 2019 before returning to the WorldTour with
Lotto Soudal this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Mini Reviews: Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoes -
All-In-Multitool - Velo Senso Wilson - Muc-Off Cleaner.
"Quick, and to the point, these mini reviews are distilled down to the most important elements." (bikerumor.com) (Credit not Found) December 12,
2020
Column
Three
Review of the Year: Best Race.
"Too
many proxy wars in cycling these days, and too many
mountain domestiques deluxe. I barely saw Primož Roglič
in the mountain stages of the Grand Tours this year,
because he was obscured behind Sepp Kuss most of the
time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Gilbert unhappy that only he and Trentin
showed up for rider safety meeting.
"Riders
complain in the media, but if you want change, you also
have to dare to open your mouth at the moments that
serve that purpose."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Riwal Securitas give up on fight to continue
as a ProTeam.
"The
Danish outfit graduated from the third-tier Continental
ranks to second-division ProTeam status in 2019.
However, they have been hit hard by the pando this
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Groupama FDJ stick with red, white and blue
colors for 2021.
"The
WorldTour team again have Thibaut Pinot, David Gaudu,
Arnaud Démare, and Switzerland’s Stefan Küng as team
leader, with only four new signings for 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Groupama FDJ)
December 12,
2020
Dani Christmas completes Drops roster for
2021.
"Christmas
joins the team from Lotto Soudal Ladies and will compete
as a rider next year before transitioning to a directeur
sportif role in the future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Inside the Great Tour: One lap of the
island.
"Spare
a thought for Hugh Roberts, owner and founder of Tour of
Britain organizer Sweetspot and his old friend Robin
Young - they cycled around the entire coast of Britain." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Sweetspot)
December 12,
2020
Zycle ZPro SMART Turbo Trainer.
"The
Zycle ZPro SMART Turbo Trainer is simple to use, stable
and quiet, and it works seamlessly with the likes of
Zwift and Bkool."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 12,
2020
Spank Flare 24 OC Vibrocore gravel / XC
wheels review.
"Do
Spank’s foam-filled alloy rims really work to smooth out
your gravel riding? We’ve been bombing around on a set
in all weather and at all pressures to find out." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
December 12,
2020
Column
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December
11, 2020
December 11,
2020
Review of the Year: Best female rider.
"Anna
van der Breggen was the most successful rider in the
women’s peloton, with wins in the Giro Femminile and
Flèche Wallonne, plus both rainbow jerseys on the road." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Bianchi's 2021 GreenEdge team bikes.
"Bianchi
has refreshed its famous celeste colors for the bikes it
will supply to the Australian GreenEdge team in 2021,
adding turquoise-celeste and carbon black diagonal bands
of color to give the bikes a modern aesthetic." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bianchi)
December 11,
2020
Review of the Year: Best team.
"Jumbo
Visma has the best results - they have a team of
extraordinary depth and talent, and their leader Primož
Roglič is a machine. But I was more impressed by
Sunweb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Jai Hindley Signed Giro Jacket.
"Auction
for Tour de Cure Charity. All proceeds will go to the
Tour de Cure. Head over to eBay to start bidding (and
note, this item ships from Girona, Spain, so bear with
us on the slow postal service!)"
(thepelotonbrief.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Bontrager teams up with Silca for new
ratcheting multi-tool and saddle pack.
"Collaborations are hardly unusual in the bike industry, but this is one that I didn’t necessarily see coming." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Bontrager December 11,
2020
Live Cyclocross: Scheldecross Antwerpen -
x2o Badkamers Trofee - Saturday.
"The
third round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee
(previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the
Soudal Scheldecross in Antwerp.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S.
Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
December 11,
2020
A remake of a classic Brooks saddle, Shimano
stopping parts and Madison’s ultimate MTB jacket.
"As
we approach the end of another busy week here at BikeRadar,
it’s about time we delved into the stories and products
that made it one worth remembering."
By Oli Woodman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
Column
Two
Mathieu van der Poel to target MTB Olympics,
Tour de France, and ‘Cross worlds in 2021.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has an ambitious 2021 racing calendar that
targets the biggest events in three disciplines." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Clara Honsinger storming across Europe
another year as US 'cross champion.
"This
is the fourth season for the 23-year-old to compete on
the European cyclocross circuit. She rode to 10th at X2O
Trophy Kortrijk and sixth at Superprestige Boom. In just
four starts she is already achieving her goal to finish
at the front of the field."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
@twilcha)
December 11,
2020
Tom Dumoulin rues a ‘year full of setbacks.’
"Dutchman
looking to rally from 'difficult' year in preparation
for 2021 Tour de France and Olympics."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
2021 Team Preview: Jumbo Visma.
"The
Dutch team are one of the longest-running in the sport,
most famous for the Rabobank era from 1996 to 2012.
Doping scandals shredded their reputation and a few
fallow years followed, but in the past three or four
seasons they have been on the up and have built one of
the strongest squads in the world."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Five cyclists killed and four injured after
truck driver hits group ride in Nevada.
"Five
Nevada cyclists have been killed after a truck driver
hit a group out for a ride to celebrate a police
officer’s retirement. The cyclists were struck from
behind, as was a Subaru hatchback that had been
traveling with them as a ‘safety vehicle’." By Alex Bowden (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
How cycling’s unconventional season stacks
up statistically.
"We
take a deep dive into the numbers from the unprecedented
2020 racing season."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Behind the DCR Cave: How I Made A Smart
Package Delivery Box.
"I
hooked a package delivery box up to a cheap WiFi sensor
so I could be alerted when the delivery person dropped a
package in the box, via smartphone (and watch)
notifications."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 11,
2020
Topeak Tubi 18 multitool review.
"The
Tubi 18 offers 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm Allen keys, T10
and T25 Torx keys, a Phillips screwdriver, a
stainless-steel reamer with a plug tool, a covered air
stopper and a serrated knife."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
Column
Three
December 11,
2020
Ella Harris: “I’ve never been in that much
pain - I couldn’t move.
"The
22 year-old came up through the racing ranks in her
native New Zealand along with two other young Kiwi
breakout stars of the 2020 season - Niamh Fisher-Black
and Mikayla Harvey."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 11,
2020
Who is Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux?
"The
Belgian squad steps up to the WorldTour level in 2021:
But who the heck are they, and what can we expect from
them next year?"
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 11,
2020
Ganna faces 'complicated' buildup to Tokyo
Olympics says Cassani.
"Italy
coach says Team Pursuit bid will require a month of
dedicated preparation."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Contador and Basso invest in the long term
at upscaled Eolo Kometa.
"We’re
starting a team with a variety of veterans, riders in
the middle of their career, and some young ones. The
sponsor wants to create a project which has a chance of
flourishing in the mid-to-long term."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
December 11,
2020
REI deals: Our pick of the best bike deals
from REI Co-op.
"If
you’re in the States, you have access to REI’s very
well-stocked cycling range - and thus, the REI deals -
which includes brands like Pearl Izumi, Cannondale,
Ortlieb and the co-op’s own brand, Co-op Cycles." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
December 11,
2020
Tailfin spreads its load-carrying wings with
new convertible Cargo Cage.
"Tailfin
- the UK company behind that incredibly clever
high-performance rear rack and bag system - is moving
further into the cargo carrying space with its
interpretation of the cargo cage."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tailfin
December 11,
2020
Can I run an internal gear hub on a single
speed frame?
"The
answer is almost always going to be yes. The Rohloff
hubs are designed to be compatible with almost any frame
ever produced through various frame interface
components."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 11,
2020
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December
11, 2020
December 10,
2020
Rider safety: No sprinter lanes, more
controls.
"There
won’t be any track-style lanes in the finishing sprint,
but there will be more emphasis on route inspection and
awareness."
(velonews.com) Photo: Christophe Petit - Pool/Getty
Images
December 10,
2020
Editor's Choice 2020: Our pick of the best
tech of the year.
"A collection of 78 pieces of kit we’ve tested and rated either a nine or 10 over the past 12 months." (cyclingweekly.com) (Credit not Found) December 10,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel: I'm better prepared
for 'cross return than I was last year.
"I
wanted to take a little more time and build in a longer
rest period, two more weeks of waiting would have been
even better, but you have to start somewhere, and you
still need a few races to get a good feeling." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 10,
2020
2021 Tour de France route presents more
challenges for Tadej Pogačar repeat.
"Mitchelton
Scott DS Matt White on Pogačar: ‘It won’t be easy for
him to win the 2021 Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Tessier -
Pool/Getty Images
December 10,
2020
Mitchelton Scott to quit Velon.
"Mitchelton
Scott informed Velon, the business group that represents
several major WorldTour teams, that they will no longer
invest in the company and have started proceedings to
remove their shares from the group."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
December 10,
2020
Major London cycle route named after Tao
Geoghegan Hart.
"The
25-year-old’s name will be used in reference to the
Cycle Superhighway 1, a 14.5 mile route that starts in
Tottenham and terminates at Liverpool Street." By Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Rower who won men’s eSports Worlds: ‘I know
how to hurt myself a lot.’
"Despite
a host of leading road stars competing, including Briton
Tom Pidcock and former time trial world champion Victor
Campenaerts, it was the German rower Osborne who
triumphed." By
Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Zwift)
December 10,
2020
Column
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December 10,
2020
Peter Sagan's triple: Three years on top of
the world.
"Run
down through a list of men's road world champions and
you'll find a number of multiple time winners - 12 of
them, in fact. Paolo Bettini and Greg LeMond are among
the two-time victors, while five men have donned the
rainbow jersey three times."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 10,
2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: Iain Treloar.
"This year’s been a swirl. Sometimes - oftentimes - it’s felt like a bathtub draining, spiraling, threatening to suck me down the plughole." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar and Tim Bardsley-Smith December 10,
2020
Drinking a lot of coffee doesn’t affect
caffeine’s performance enhancement, says study.
"A
single cuppa or a five, it turns out it doesn’t matter
how much coffee you drink, as more of it won’t have a
negative impact on the performance enhancing benefits of
caffeine on our riding."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) Image:
Margarita Almpanezou, Getty Images
December 10,
2020
New S-Works shoes spotted in Deceuninck
Quick Step kit launch.
"Specialized
released the S-Works 7 two years ago and we know they’re
potentially due an update in the near future." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 10,
2020
LeMond 'humbled' after being awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal.
"I
keep going, 'Why me?'" LeMond said. "I don't even know
what to say It's humbling to even be considered." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 10,
2020
Fulcrum Rapid Red 3 gravel wheelset review.
"The
Fulcrum Rapid Red 3 gravel wheels feature an aluminum
rim built to a gravel-friendly width, employ spoke tech
from Fulcrum's eBike range, and are built with the
brand's Two-to-One build pattern onto its proven
adjustable bearing hubs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
December 10,
2020
Worldwide Disaster Day is the brutal workout
you probably shouldn’t do.
"Disaster
targets aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, aerobic
capacity, anaerobic capacity, and neuromuscular power -
it’s ALL in there - thereby wreaking disaster on your
body." By Lily
Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: TrainerRoad
December 10,
2020
Column
Three
Deceuninck Quick Step's new kit for 2021.
"The
Belgian super-team has maintained their traditional blue
colors, but have exchanged the white from 2020’s jersey
for a navy blue."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
December 10,
2020
Transfers 2021: All the ins and outs from
the WorldTour.
"The
transfer period is getting close to ending with most
teams finalizing their rosters for the upcoming 2021
season with a number of big names jumping ships." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
EF Pro Cycling scoops Colombian and Japanese
talents in signing spree.
"American
squad scoops Colombian youngsters Diego Camargo and U23
national champion Daniel Arroyave, signs Japanese
stalwarts Fumiyuki Beppu and Hideto Nakane from Nippo
Delko One Provence."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Marco Pantani’s 2000 Tour de France bike
auctioned for €66,000 (about $80,000).
"Italian
national coach Davide Cassani, backed by a group of
Italian business people, outbid a number of collectors,
including a football player from Italy’s Serie A who
wanted to remain anonymous."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bolaffi)
December 10,
2020
Concussion protocol will see affected riders
withdrawn from racing for at least a week.
"Following
a number of serious crashes and injuries in the 2020
season, including Romain Bardet’s withdrawal from the
Tour de France with concussion, there was growing
pressure on cycling’s governing body to act." By Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Liv Alacra SL saddle.
"Firm
yet comfortable all-rounder with some impressive
elements for its price - one width only though." By Janine Doggett (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
December 10,
2020
Review: Pinarello Dogma F12.
"The
handling of the F12 is familiar. Like the F8, the F12
has a lively feel. It can flick into a corner quite
quickly, and then hold steady throughout the turn." By Matthew Pioro
(cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Pinarello
December 10,
2020
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