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Daily News: December 2020


Column One
December 18, 2020
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Simon Bromley's Gear of the Year 2020.

Byoverlay"Having had the pleasure of using a wide variety of bikes, bits and bobs during my first full year at BikeRadar, narrowing down this list to just five picks has been incredibly difficult." By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





2021 Team Preview: Israel Start-Up Nation.

Byoverlay"Dan Martin's fourth place and stage win at the Vuelta a España was the season highlight, while Alex Dowsett soloed to their first Grand Tour stage win at the Giro d'Italia and Hugo Hofstetter won Le Samyn." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 18, 2020





Graphene: Vittoria's untiring search for increased tire performance.

Byoverlay"Graphene 2.0 tire range used by WorldTour teams including UAE Team Emirates, Jumbo Visma and Education First." By Ellis Bacon (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vittoria)

December 18, 2020





RGT Cycling: You can now create your own race format.

Byoverlay"You can now organize and enter time trials on existing RGT Cycling routes or create your own route modeled on your favorite real-world courses using the Magic Roads function (you can recreate a favorite ride with a GPX upload)." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Wilco Kelderman: Team tactics made me think “I’m going to lose the Giro.”

(cycling.today)overlay"Much has already been said and written about the “Stelvio stage” in this year’s Giro d’Italia. The queen stage should have been a definitive takeover of power for Wilco Kelderman." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Cosnefroy eyes Tour de France yellow jersey as 'fresh wind' blows through AG2R-Citroën.

Byoverlay"The 25-year-old puncheur now finds himself as the leading light from a French perspective and, after taking another step forward in 2020, he’s aiming big for 2021, with sights set on the Classics and the Tour de France yellow jersey." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vincent Curutchet)

December 18, 2020





Oakley deals: Huge savings on Oakley sunglasses, helmets and clothing.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Oakley makes everything from sunglasses with a highly tuned lens, designed to help enhance color and contrast in a given environment, to helmets and clothing too." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Oakley)

December 18, 2020





Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 2 - Namur, Belgium - Sunday, December 20th.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup returns this Sunday with the 2nd Round in Namur, Belgium.

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

Elite Men - 14:05 UK, 15:05 Europe." (cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020


Column Two
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Ten products I loved in 2020: José Been.

Byoverlay

"The things that got me through the jobless first lockdown and kept me mentally fit throughout what has been a challenging year for us all."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Gear of the year: Our favorite cycling tech from 2020.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Despite the lack of in-real-life bicycle tradeshows this year - Sea Otter and Eurobike were both canceled - the industry pulled together and made things work using Zoom and other online platforms to launch their wares." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dan Gould)

December 18, 2020





Belgium's 'Sportsman of the Year' prize goes to Wout van Aert.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The voting for the 26-year-old road and cyclocross rider was not a close race, as he received nearly double the points than footballer Romelu Lukaku, 1,049 to 526. Third in the voting with 441 points was Deceuninck Quick Step rider Remco Evenepoel, who won the award last year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 18, 2020





Ciccone set to move into Grand Tour leadership role in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Trek Segafredo manager Luca Guercilena has said that climber Giulio Ciccone will get the chance to be a Grand Tour leader for the first time in 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 18, 2020





Here’s how you could own Bianchi bikes ridden by Wout van Aert, Primož Roglič and Tom Dumoulin.

Byoverlay"The auctions went live on Friday morning (December 18) and will run until Sunday, December 27." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 18, 2020





French climbing sensation Évita Muzic poised for bigger things in 2021.

Byoverlay"Breakthrough victory at Giro Rosa came years in the making for the 21-year-old emerging star." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Sean Robinson/velofocus.com

December 18, 2020





French legend Bernard Hinault impressed by Remco Evenepoel and the Gen Z superstars.

(velonews.com)overlay"Bernard Hinault is not known for his laudatory comments about contemporary racers. In fact, he still doesn’t see a French winner of the Tour de France coming down the pipe anytime soon." (velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images

December 18, 2020





Adidas’s new road shoes, a squashy sleeping mat, hard-wearing overshoes and a charming book.

Byoverlay"This week we have Adidas’s all-new road cycling shoes, some fancy oversocks to cover said shoes, a wonderful book from an impressive father and son duo, a new version of Campagolo's outrageous bottle opener and more..." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Redshift Sports releases lighter-weight version of ShockStop suspension stem.

Byoverlay"Claimed weight for the longest ShockStop Pro is an impressively respectable 254 grams as a result, for a savings of 48 grams relative to the standard version." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Redshift Sports

December 18, 2020


Column Three
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Specialized offers $25,000 Reward For Return Of Stolen Bicycles.

Byoverlay"The bikes are so extremely unique that if the thieves attempt to sell them each one will be easily identifiable. If you see any of these in any capacity or have any information please report it through an anonymous tip line at 408-947-7867." By Mike Cushionbury (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Truck driver who killed five cyclists had methamphetamine in his system.

Byoverlay"Jordan Barson told Nevada Highway Patrol troopers he didn’t remember crashing into the group of cyclists on US Highway 95, and he must have fallen asleep at the wheel." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Bora Hansgrohe lighten up their look for 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The look is a departure from the black shoulders of years past but the team keeps the striking teal chevrons that have become the squad's signature." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bora Hansgrohe/Sportful/Chiara Redaschi)

December 18, 2020





CAS halves Russia's doping ban and says ‘neutral’ athletes can compete at next Olympics with ‘Russia’ written on their kit.

Byoverlay"The head of the US Anti Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, was among those to criticize the decision, calling it, “a catastrophic blow to clean athletes, the integrity of sport, and the rule of law." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





Greg Van Avermaet: At my age it's good to be out of my comfort zone.

Byoverlay"Greg Van Avermaet believes that a new team, a change of kit and a fundamental shift from the English-speaking culture of CCC could help refresh his career after joining AG2R Citroën on a three-year deal." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AG2R Citroën)

December 18, 2020





Canyon SRAM signs Elise Chabbey.

(velonews.com)overlay"With a palmares that includes winning the climbing classification at the 2020 La Course by Le Tour de France, the 27-year-old from Geneva, Switzerland, displayed promise in her second year as a professional cyclist." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 18, 2020





Brit James Shaw signs with Ribble Weldtite after fearing the end of his career.

Byoverlay"The 24-year-old Brit feared his time in the peloton may be over, after he struggled to find a new team for next season as his current squad will not be continuing." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

December 18, 2020





New tubeless Challenge Getaway gravel tires get supple, handmade ride quality.

Byoverlay"The first complete new tread design we’ve seen from Challenge in years, the all-new Getaway feels exactly like what I’d hope for from Challenge gravel tires… supersizing the supple ride quality of their handmade cyclocross tires." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 18, 2020





GoPro deals: Get a third off a Hero 9 bundle in GoPro's Holiday sale.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"GoPro deals have been in good supply lately, and like a gift that keeps on giving, the leading sports action camera brand is now having a Holiday Sale." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Gopro)

December 18, 2020


Column One
December 17, 2020
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Tom Pidcock: ‘I want to become world champion in all three disciplines.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Young Brit is cranking up ambitions for cyclocross, mountain bike and the road to the very top ahead of debut WorldTour season." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Marianne Vos opens cyclocross campaign at Ethias Cross in Essen.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In 2021, she will begin her 16th road racing season as a pro and lead the newly-formed Jumbo Visma women’s team. On the road in 2020, Vos won three stages at the Giro Rosa, took second in La Course and was fourth in the women's road race at the UCI Road World Championships." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Van Aert and Van der Poel kick the Cyclocross World Cup up a notch in Namur.

Byoverlay"Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) are now due to light up the cyclocross season in this weekend's UCI World Cup in Namur." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Greg Van Avermaet says change will do him good.

Byoverlay"Belgian star outlines ambitious calendar with classics, Tour de France, Olympics and worlds all on radar for debut season with Ag2r Citroën." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt

December 17, 2020





Zwift Academy finals set for December 19.

(velonews.com)overlay"Alpecin Fenix and Canyon SRAM will offer contracts to the respective winners of the men's and women's races." (velonews.com) Photo: ©cyclingimages

December 17, 2020





April Tacey: What it takes to win a Virtual Tour de France stage.

Byoverlay"This year April Tacey made history as both the first woman to win a stage of the Virtual Tour de France in July. With a perfectly timed sprint she blasted past some of the world’s best." By Victor Alway (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 17, 2020





Add a two-speed gearbox to your bike with Classified’s new wheelsets.

Byoverlay"Classified is offering the Powershift setup in two road wheelsets and one gravel wheelset, all with tubeless-compatible carbon fiber rims, 24 DT Swiss Aerolite SP bladed stainless steel spokes front and rear, and a DT Swiss 240 CL Straightpull front hub." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Classified

December 17, 2020





How Olympic rower Jason Osborne beat WorldTour cycling pros on Zwift.

Byoverlay"For starters, the Olympic rower can do a 20-minute cycling power test at 480 watts - weighing 72kg/159lb." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Jason Osborne

December 17, 2020





Kask remains committed to Ineos Grenadiers.

Byoverlay"The Ineos Grenadiers team has extended its relationship with Kask, penning a deal that will see the team continue with the Italian helmet manufacturer for another four years." By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Kask)

December 17, 2020


Column Two
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10 neo-pros to watch in 2021.

Byoverlay"Neo-pros are classified as riders in the first two years of their pro contracts (above Continental level), but we've tried to limit our list to fresh blood as much as possible." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Chris Froome to make Israel Start-Up Nation debut at Vuelta a San Juan.

Byoverlay"This race will mark the beginning of a much-anticipated new chapter of my career' says four-time Tour de France winner." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 17, 2020





Peter Sagan to return to racing at Vuelta a San Juan.

(velonews.com)overlay"A more traditional calendar is likely for Peter Sagan in 2021 that will put the classics and the Tour de France back at the center of his season." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Pridham ‘relishing the opportunity’ as she joins Israel Start-Up Nation as DS.

Byoverlay"I think, as we’ve had meetings, I’ve sort of realized the significance, because the other thing was, to me, I’m just doing what I love. “Of course, I’ve been given a huge opportunity and a big responsibility in terms of being the first woman to knock on the WorldTour door as a sports director." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Alex Duffill

December 17, 2020





RGT Cycling launches customizable Racing Parameters function.

Byoverlay"Riders will be able to create and customize their own race formats using the virtual cycling platform’s expanded capability." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 17, 2020





A Month Later: The Peak Design Cycling Case/Mount System.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Ultimately, I was focused on three main things here:

A) Did it ever fall off or break?
B) Did the latch become finicky?
C) How did the case look after a month?" (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

December 17, 2020





Best winter cycling jackets: Weatherproof winter jackets to keep you warm on the bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The best winter cycling jackets keep you warm and dry, without making you 'boil in the bag'. It might not be the most glamorous part of the cycling season, but winter cycling is a fact of life for most cyclists." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: La Passione)

December 17, 2020





Valeo builds automatic transmission and anti-theft into eBike motor.

Byoverlay"Utilizing sensors and algorithms, the system adapts to the cyclist’s input, adjusting internal gearing automatically to complement the output of the rider and motor." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)

December 17, 2020





Alex Evans’ Gear of the Year 2020.

Byoverlay"I’m going to feature products that have improved my performance or performed exceptionally well during testing duties as BikeRadar’s technical editor this year." By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com)

December 17, 2020


Column Three
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Product picks of 2020: The best of the best.

Byoverlay

"What with it being the end of the year, us here at CyclingTips have put together a bit of a list of our favorite bits and bobs of 2020."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com)

December 17, 2020





Bay Crits canceled for 2021.

Byoverlay"The race series, scheduled for the opening weekend in January, normally attracts a mix of domestic and international talent to Australia as riders prepare for the National Championships, Cadel’s Great Ocean Road Race, the Tour Down Under and the Herald Sun Tour." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 17, 2020





AG2R Citroën unveils 2021 jersey.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The AG2R La Mondiale team unveiled their new jersey for 2021, with new title sponsor Citroën adding a dash of red to the traditional white and brown color scheme." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AG2R La Mondiale)

December 17, 2020





Specialized HQ targeted in major bike theft.

Byoverlay"At least 16 high-value bikes were stolen in the robbery, with the thieves forcing entry to the company HQ during daylight hours. Many of the bicycles were housed in Specialized’s in-house museum." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 17, 2020




Russia banned from using flag, anthem at Olympics for 2 years.

Byoverlay"This Panel has imposed consequences to reflect the nature and seriousness of the non-compliance [to the WADC] and to ensure that the integrity of sport against the scourge of doping is maintained." By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

December 17, 2020





Wout van Aert wins Kristallen Fiets award.

(velonews.com)overlay"Van Aert succeeds Remco Evenepoel as the recipient of the award that recognizes the best Belgian cyclist of the year." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 17, 2020





Graham Cottingham's gear of the year 2020.

Byoverlay"From superbikes to simple workshop tools, this is the tech that has made Graham's lockdown riding experience the best it could be." By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)

December 17, 2020





These are the best (and most surprising) places to get a draft in a bike race.

Byoverlay"Dr. Blocken, a research professor at KU Leuven and Eindhoven University of Technology, has been looking at all sorts of cycling aerodynamics scenarios for the last few years, and the professional racing world has taken notice." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

December 17, 2020





Guy Kesteven's gear of the year 2020.

Byoverlay"With over 20 years' experience testing bikes, what stood out for Guy Kesteven in 2020?" By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)

December 17, 2020


Column One
December 17, 2020
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La Grande Boucle, La Course and the return of the women's Tour de France.

Byoverlay"'The perfect women's Tour de France, in my mind, would be like we did it back in 1984' says inaugural winner Marianne Martin." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 16, 2020





Deceuninck Quick Step boss on 2020: ‘Considering everything that happened, we had a great season.’

(velonews.com)overlay"The lockdown came and we faced a very tough situation, made even more complicated by the fact we were in uncharted territory,” the veteran Belgian manager said in a press release." (velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images

December 16, 2020





The pivot to cycling: Pro racing’s new breed of rowers, runners and skiers.

Byoverlay"They've got the engine, but do they have the racing savvy? Insiders at the top of the pro peloton think there's no object to rowers, runners, and skiers becoming stars of the WorldTour." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

December 16, 2020





Warbasse: We're one of the biggest hitters for a Classics team.

Byoverlay"Q&A with AG2R Citroën's American all-rounder as he targets a stage win in the 2021 Giro d'Italia after a whirlwind season." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 16, 2020





How to watch the 2020-2021 cyclocross season - Live streams from anywhere.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2020-2021 cyclocross season has been reduced and put behind closed doors, with organizers urging spectators to watch the races from the safety of their homes." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 16, 2020





What it’s like to be an assistant director at the UCI cycling esports world championships on Zwift.

Byoverlay"Recon was done, tactics were planned and communication was constant. There were the same elements as outdoor racing, but all done inside." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) Photo: Ben DelaneyPhoto: Ben Delaney

December 16, 2020





Curve Belgie Ultra widens continent crossing, cobble crushing titanium all-road bike.

Byoverlay"Curve’s continent-crossing titanium Belgie all-road bike gets an even-lighter Ultra update for next year with bigger tires and updated geometry to break down any remaining barriers to your next ultra-endurance adventure." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Praxis cranks out new options w/ Girder Carbon G2, Cadet HD, eHD, and more.

Byoverlay"Planning on some drivetrain upgrades for the new year? Praxis just dropped a few new options that cover the spectrum from high end MTB to heavy duty e-bike use." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Storck builds their lightest road bike into 5.7kg Aernario.2 Signature 25th Anniversary edition.

Byoverlay"The crazy part is that at a claimed complete bike weighs as low as 5.7kg, it’s almost half the price of the slightly lighter build that was offered when the Aernario.2 first debuted." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020


Column Two
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Strava stats reveal the lockdown sparked enormous exercise boom and huge surge in number of women using the app.

Byoverlay"The social media app for athletes has published its stats for 2020, which show women have led the charge in the activity boom as there has been a huge boost in the numbers using Strava." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Strava)

December 16, 2020





USA Cycling just overhauled its youth development system. Here’s why.

Byoverlay"The new Olympic Development Academy system charges riders $10,500 to participate, but offers high-performance coaching and racing opportunities to a wider group of cyclists." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Reviewed: Campagnolo’s (very) Big Corkscrew.

Byoverlay"Legend has it - at least according to Campagnolo’s mythos - that in 1966, after hurting his hand trying to open a bottle of wine, Tullio Campagnolo designed a new, improved corkscrew." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin

December 16, 2020





Philippe Gilbert, Matteo Trentin say barriers, vehicles in bunch are top safety priority for peloton.

(velonews.com)overlay"Veteran riders Philippe Gilbert and Matteo Trentin have chastised their fellow pros for not playing a more active role in a recent push for enhanced safety measures. Both were part of months-long negotiations to improve safety in the peloton going into the 2021 season " (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt

December 16, 2020





2021 Team Preview: UAE Team Emirates.

Byoverlay"UAE Team Emirates may not be the coolest team in the WorldTour peloton, but they hit the jackpot in 2020 by winning the Tour de France with Tadej Pogačar." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PhotoFizza/UAE Team Emirates)

December 16, 2020





Slovenia launches special stamp to celebrate Roglic and Pogacar.

(cycling.today)overlay"The Slovenian Cycling Federation and Pošta Slovenije came together and launched a special stamp with the Slovenian cycling champions." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Why using a HRV app will improve the effectiveness of your training.

Byoverlay"HRV stands for heart rate variability. Heart beats have healthy irregularities and natural variability in the spacing between our heat beats. Even if your heart rate is, say, 60 beats per minute, this doesn’t mean that your heart beats exactly once a second." By Matteo Cigala (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





My favorite cycling things 2020.

Byoverlay"Every year around this time, I write a post reminiscing about a few of my favorite cycling things from the past year." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Peloton being sued for alleged patent infringement.

Byoverlay"Mad Dogg Athletics (link is external), based in Venice, California, alleges that New York City-based Peloton has infringed two patents that it holds relating to electronic static bikes, reports Bicycle Retailer and and Industry News (BRAIN)." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020


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Bespoken Word: Tales of co-authoring Gary Fisher's autobiography.

Byoverlay"In the first of a new weekly column, Guy Kesteven recounts sunshine rides and transatlantic FaceTime calls with a mountain biking legend." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)

December 16, 2020


Column Three
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Driver who killed five Las Vegas cyclists is charged.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"An initial report from the Nevada Highway Patrol identified the driver in the crash as Jordan Alexander Barson. He was charged Tuesday with five counts of DUI resulting in death, six counts of reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, and one count of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





Stig Broeckx's long road back to life.

Byoverlay"Stig looked like he would be the third Belgian rider to die in less than two months’ time and the cycling world was once again plunged into mourning. But Stig survived and was left in a coma." By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 16, 2020





UCI hands four-year ban to former keirin world champion Fabian Puerta.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Tribunal found the rider guilty of an anti-doping rule violation (presence of boldenone metabolite) and sanctioned him with a 4-year period of ineligibility." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 16, 2020





Bora Hansgrohe signs 'next Remco Evenepoel' Cian Uijtdebroeks.

Byoverlay"17-year-old Belgian to ride for Auto Eder junior team before stepping up to WorldTour in 2022." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 16, 2020





Ineos veteran domestique Christian Knees retires.

Byoverlay"The German will be ending his career as a pro at the end of 2020 at 39, but will be taking up a new role within Ineos Grenadiers." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

December 16, 2020





Apple Fitness Plus Review: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This week Apple launched their new Apple Fitness Plus (also written simply as Fitness+), which is their premium fitness subscription service with guided/coached workouts. Its designed to compete with not just platforms like Peloton, but also real-world places like your gym." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

December 16, 2020





Mancebo, Sevilla sign new contracts for 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Following news that Davide Rebellin will continue in the pro ranks through his 50th birthday, two more masters racers have also signed contracts for 2021: 44-year-old Spaniards Francisco Mancebo and Oscar Sevilla will continue racing at the Continental level." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)

December 16, 2020





Harry Tanfield - With Team Qhubeka ASSOS for 2021.

Byoverlay"We caught up with the 25 year-old Tanfield who hails from North East England at his training base in Spain." By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Dean Reeve

December 16, 2020





NIPPO joins WorldTour as new co-sponsor of EF Pro Cycling.

(velonews.com)overlay"The NIPPO Corporation, a Japanese construction conglomerate, has long backed European racing, including the NIPPO Vini Fantini Faizanè team racing the Giro d’Italia on three occasions, but the move marks the company’s first sponsorship deal at the WorldTour level." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

December 16, 2020








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