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Today's Trending What we learned from the opening ‘cross
clash between Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Tom
Pidcock.
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December
21, 2020
December 21,
2020
What we learned from the opening ‘cross
clash between Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Tom
Pidcock.
"The
cyclocross hype-wagon rumbled into Namur on Sunday and
duly delivered a bruising opening showdown between the
sport’s three biggest stars, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout
van Aert and Tom Pidcock."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December 21,
2020
Why Michael Woods was destined to ride for
Israel Start-Up Nation.
"2021
will see the Canadian star return to the wing of the two
men that started his cycling career over six years ago." By Jim Cotton
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 21,
2020
10 Products I Loved In 2020: Mike Kazimer.
"My list is skewed a little more towards products that are practical and functional. My favorite products are ones that fade to the background and just work." By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 21,
2020
2021 Team Preview: AG2R Citroën.
"Vincent
Lavenu's French team were set up in 1992 and have raced
as Chazal and Casino in some wonderfully colorful kits -
but they’ve been known for the last two decades as
AG2R." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AG2R
Citroën)
December 21,
2020
Here are the winners of the 2020 Zwift
Academy.
"The
winners of 2020 Zwift Academy are Neve Bradbury in the
women’s competition and Jay Vine in the men’s, both from
Australia. "
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Zwift
December 21,
2020
Cycling journalist Roy Wallack dies
following mountain bike accident.
"Roy
Wallack, a long-time cycling and outdoors journalist and
adventurer, died Saturday after a mountain bike crash in
the Santa Monica mountains. He was 64."
(bicycleretailer.com) (Credit not Found)
December 21,
2020
No cyclocross events for Stybar this winter.
"Since
switching to racing primarily on the road in 2012,
Stybar has continued to race sparingly in cyclocross,
most notably in 2014, when he claimed the third world
title of his career."
(Getty Images Sport)
December 21,
2020
Shimano RC3 road shoes review.
"The
Shimano RC3 shoes are the prime example of Trickle-down
technology, packaging quite a lot of Shimano's shoe
know-how into a wallet-friendly package."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
December 21,
2020
Live: Ethias Cross Essen - Tuesday December
22nd.
"The
fifth round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head to the
classic course in Essen.
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 21,
2020
Column
Two
SpeedX has been resurrected … sort of.
"If
you’re at all familiar with the defunct Chinese bike
brand, SpeedX, then perhaps you’ve got questions about
where they ended up."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 21,
2020
Highlights of 2020 - Part III.
"Next
up in the parade of highlights this year is the final
stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, a thriller from
start to finish."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
December 21,
2020
Wout van Aert joining Ineos Grenadiers would
ruin all the fun.
"With
van Aert’s current contract up at the end of the 2021
season, the “will he stay, will he go” hype train just
left the station faster than a French TGV." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty Images
December 21,
2020
Team Bahrain Victorious show off 2021 kit.
"According
to a press release sent out on Monday the team name and
new kit are part of "of a change in its strategic
direction." Italian brand Nalini has come on board as
the kit supplier with Le Col no longer working with the
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bahrain Victorious)
December 21,
2020
B&B Hotels p/b KTM unveil 2021 kit.
"The
ProTeam will race its fourth campaign next year, having
been founded in 2018, and will once again be led by
sprinter Bryan Coquard, climber Pierre Rolland, and
Classics rider Jens Debusschere."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
B&B Hotels p/b KTM)
December 21,
2020
Pauline Ferrand Prevot Parts Ways with
Canyon.
"Pauline
has been riding with Canyon since 2017 and in that time
has won 3 XCO World Cups, 2 XCO World Championships and
the marathon World Championships, all while struggling
with iliac endofibrosis."
By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) Andy Vathis
December 21,
2020
New union draws 160 pros in first month.
"We
have riders from 30 countries and 25 teams,” said
interim director Luuc Eisenga. “That’s a good start.
It’s reassuring that what we were thinking and proposing
was the right way forward."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
December 21,
2020
Zwift Rolls out Running Pace Partners: First
impressions.
"For
those unfamiliar, Pace Partners were launched on the
cycling side of Zwift earlier this year and have
essentially morphed into giant almost-always-on group
rides. I really like them, and think they’re one of the
best new things Zwift has done in quite a while." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
December 21,
2020
For The Love Of Paris.
"The final day of the Tour de France is always strange, not least because this event, which has seemed so colossal, so important to us for the preceding three weeks, is now dwarfed by the city." By Paul Maunder (pelotonmagazine.com) Image: Huang Zheng/Shutterstock December 21,
2020
Archer Components, Lamson Shoes, Boyd
Wheels, Swiftwick Socks, RotorCranks, La Passione, Syncros
Wrench, Prologo Saddle, Stan’s NoTubes & Affinity
Levers.
"Another varied selection of holiday gifts." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) December 21,
2020
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December 21,
2020
How a Strava KOM helped save Keegan
Swirbul’s pro career.
"How
Keegan Swirbul's Strava accolades on one of Colorado's
toughest climbs helped him ink a two-year deal with
Rally Cycling."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: João Fonseca
December 21,
2020
'It's getting bizarre now!' - How the
Festina Affair unfolded.
"When
Willy Voet was arrested on the Franco-Belgian border,
sparking what would become the biggest drugs scandal in
cycling’s history, Cyclingnews was barely three
years old." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 21,
2020
Sleep, Diet or Exercise? Here's The Factor
Most Linked to Better Mental Health.
"While
extensive research has shown the mental health and well
being benefits of sleep, physical activity, and diet as
individual predictors, research examining all three
behaviors together…is limited."
By Clare Watson (sciencealert.com) (Delmaine
Donson/E+/Getty Images
December 21,
2020
George Bennett trains in hotel bathroom at
return to New Zealand.
"Due
to the strict measures in New Zealand, Bennett must
first stay in quarantine for two weeks. It means that
the Jumbo Visma rider will not leave his hotel room." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
December 21,
2020
Thirty international teams want to race
Volta ao Algarve.
"The
spike in interest for the already popular Algarve race
confirms a growing trend among other early season races
in Europe. Races have seen teams angling for spots for
their riders without having to risk international
travel."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 21,
2020
Trinity Racing launches mountain bike
program around Americans Christopher Blevins and Haley
Batten.
"Trinity
Racing, the U.K.-based squad that currently boasts a
roster featuring ‘cross phenom Tom Pidcock is launching
a mountain bike program for the coming season." (velonews.com)Photo:
Trinity Racing
December 21,
2020
Oakley Sutro Lite sunglasses review.
"No
product is truly perfect, and this tilt towards the
casual user also led to one of the main niggles many
noted with the Sutro, and one which has been solved with
the new half-shell, Oakley Sutro Lite."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
December 21,
2020
Bookman Curve Lights, bringing a little
Scandinavian to your ride.
"The
Bookman Curve Lights are USB rechargeable bike lights.
The front has a maximum brightness of 220 lumens for the
front, while the rear has 37."
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
December 21,
2020
Ineos Grenadiers vehicles targeted in
organized attack, four suspects arrested.
"Four
people were arrested by the Belgian police shortly after
the attack on Sunday during which ‘Ineos will fall’ was
spray painted onto the vehicles."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
December 21,
2020
Cycling deals: Super-early discounts from
the after-Christmas sales.
"Even
though Christmas hasn't arrived just yet, the
after-Christmas sales have begun for a select few
retailers, and as a result, there is a huge amount of
cycling deals to take advantage of."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
December 21,
2020
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December
20, 2020
World Cup Namur: Mathieu van der Poel wins
all-star showdown, Lucinda Brand again unbeatable.
"Van
der Poel wins much-hyped battle with Wout van Aert and
Tom Pidcock; U.S. national champ Clara Honsinger takes
breakout second-place in women's race."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 20,
2020
Much-anticipated van der Poel vs Van Aert
clash at Namur World Cup goes to the Dutchman.
"The
Clash of the Titans–the first ‘cross meeting of Mathieu
van der Poel and Wout Van Aert this season–was a
humdinger, ultimately going to the world champion." By Rob Sturney
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
December 20,
2020
Lucinda Brand wins elite women's Cyclocross
World Cup in Namur.
"he
Dutch rider took a solo victory ahead of American
champion Clara Honsinger (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) in
second and Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) in
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 20,
2020
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 2 -
Namur, Belgium - Sunday, December 20th.
"The
Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup returns this Sunday
with the 2nd Round in Namur, Belgium.
Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S.
Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:05 UK, 15:05 Europe, 9:05am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
December 20,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart back racing … virtually.
"Giro
d’Italia champion Tao Geoghegan Hart may have to lay off
the turkey next Friday, with the news that he’ll be back
racing from Boxing Day in a virtual challenge laid on by
the owners of the Italian Grand Tour, RCS Sport." By Simon MacMichael
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 20,
2020
Column
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Neve Bradbury, Jay Vine win Zwift Academy
finals.
"Bradbury,
18, earns herself a contract at Canyon SRAM while Vine,
25, has won a deal with Alpecin Fenix."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
December 20,
2020
Casper Pedersen: I watch videos of Morkov to
become a better lead-out man.
"The
24-year-old Dane won his first major race at Paris
Tours, as well as shining as part of Cees Bol's lead-out
train on his Tour de France debut."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
December 20,
2020
Breaking The Gender Barrier: Shelley Verses.
"When
the Americans of Team 7-Eleven stormed onto the scene in
1985 they had a secret weapon: a vivacious 25-year
old blonde Californian. She would change the makeup of
pro cycling teams forever."
By Bruce Hildenbrand (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by
Graham Watson & Shelley Verses
December 20,
2020
London’s Pedaling Picasso brings holiday
cheer to Strava.
"Anthony Hoyte battled road works and parks closures to cover the U.K.’s capital with his annual dose of holiday cheer. Hoyte's ride spelled out “Merry Christmas,” and covered 126.51km!" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit: Strava) December 20,
2020
Coffee on the Go.
"Being
out in the wilderness on your bike doesn’t mean having
to forego every life luxury. Not that caffeine is a
luxury, of course - It is the basic lifeblood of any
bike ride." By
Jon Minster (bicycling.co.za) takealot.com
December 20,
2020
"Armed
Forces Cycling Classic - Sunday, December 20.
Pro Men start at 17:00 CET, 11:00am ET.
Pro Women start at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm ET." (cyclingfans.com) Photo:
Echelon Racing League
December 19,
2020
Column
Three
The top WorldTour cringe moments of 2020.
"You never know what you’ll get when you tune in to a professional cycling race." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (Image Credit not Found) (cyclingmagazine.ca) December 20,
2020
AG2R Citroën eye Julian Alaphilippe as 2022
Tour de France leader.
"AG2R
Citroën have lost Romain Bardet to Team DSM and signed
Greg Van Avermaet, Bob Jungels, Ben O’Connor and Lillian
Calmejan but lack a Tour de France contender and
headline French rider for 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 20,
2020
The Road Book 2020.
"With
its first edition appearing in 2018, The Road Book
is an exhaustive resource covering pro racing and the
latest volume boasts coverage of no fewer than 520
races." By
Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) Russ Ellis
December 20,
2020
Specialized Aethos Pro Ultegra Di2.
"The
Specialized Aethos Pro is an exceptional bike. The ride
is truly stunning, with acceleration I've never felt
before and handling that's just spot on."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 20,
2020
Magicshine TTA Out-Front Bike Mount.
"The
Magicshine TTA Out-Front Bike Mount deals with more than
just lights - it holds two devices at a time securely,
and comes with an array of fittings for Garmins and
GoPros." By
Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 20,
2020
A long spin with Ekar, Campagnolo’s new
gravel groupset.
"Named
after Mount Ekar, Campagnolo’s new gravel groupset was
developed, tried and tested on this same mountain, a
delightful playground that is conveniently situated just
north of Vicenza..."
By Lorena Jones (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 20,
2020
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December
19, 2020
Tour Colombia canceled for 2021.
"This
announcement comes on the heels of similar cancellations
of large events in the southern hemisphere for the
coming season."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images
December 19,
2020
2020 Echelon Racing League - Thompson Bucks
County Classic Live Feed.
"Thompson
Bucks County Classic - Saturday, December 19.
Pro
Men start at 18:00 CET, 12:00pm ET.
Pro
Women start at 19:30 CET, 1:30pm ET.
Armed
Forces Cycling Classic - Sunday, December 20
Pro Men start at 17:00 CET, 11:00am ET. Pro Women start at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm ET." (cyclingfans.com) Photo: Echelon Racing League December 19,
2020
Battle of the week: Van der Poel and van
Aert finally meet on Sunday.
"On
Sunday, December 20, a new chapter will be added to the
“El Clasico” of cyclocross racin, Mathieu van der Poel
vs. Wout van Aert, at the World Cup in Namur." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
December 19,
2020
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 2 -
Namur, Belgium - Sunday, December 20th.
"The
Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup returns this Sunday
with the 2nd Round in Namur, Belgium.
Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S.
Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:05 UK, 15:05 Europe, 9:05am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
December 19,
2020
Best women's road bikes.
"The
best women's road bikes don't necessarily need to be
women's specific, but those that come with women's
specific touchpoints and sizing options do the job
brilliantly."
By Laura Fletcher, Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Canyon)
December 19,
2020
Stolen Goat Hump Day ThermoLite socks.
"Mixing
style with performance, the Stolen Goat Hump Day
ThermoLite socks are quick wicking and surprisingly thin
for their warmth. Durability is questionable, though,
and the design has several small issue."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 19,
2020
Column
Two
Jakob Fuglsang is calling time on his grand
tour podium quest.
"The
35-year-old Danish rider notched a career-best sixth
overall at the 2020 Giro d’Italia, but after more than a
decade of trying to hit the top-3 in a grand tour, he’s
hoping to pivot toward becoming a stage-hunter." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December 19,
2020
2021 Team Preview: Groupama FDJ.
"Marc
Madiot’s team has been a constant in the peloton since
1997, with Groupama joining the French state lottery FDJ
as title sponsor in 2018."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 19,
2020
Marta Cavalli builds future in Women's
WorldTour racing at FDJ.
"Marta
Cavalli is the only new signing at the FDJ Nouvelle
Aquitaine Futuroscope team this winter but the
highly-rated young Italian is already dialing up her
focus on the Classics."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 19,
2020
British Cycling to receive bumper budget for
2024 Olympic Games.
"Cycling
to receive £35.4m GBP ($47.9m USD) for Paris Games, a 12
percent increase on that awarded for Tokyo 2021." (velonews.com) (Credit not
Found)
December 19,
2020
A Climbing-Aero Bike? The Specialized
S-Works Tarmac SL7.
"That
day is finally here. Say goodbye to the Venge and hello
to the S-Works Tarmac SL7, a single platform that is
about as aero as the last S-Works Venge and butts right
up to the UCI weight limit out of the box. Welcome to
“the singularity."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
December 19,
2020
Melon Optics Releases Rob Warner Signature
Alleycat Riding Glasses.
"Featuring everything that makes the Alleycat the most in-demand set of trail glasses right now, including two ZEISS lenses with every set." By MelonOptics (pinkbike.com) December 19,
2020
Archie Ryan set for more with Jumbo Visma
after excelling on big climbs.
"Archie
Ryan has been given a contract extension with the Jumbo
Visma Continental-level team, which is the academy team
of the WorldTour outfit of the same name." (stickybottle.com) (Photo:
Pascal Gentié)
December 19,
2020
Column
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December 19,
2020
Ineos Grenadiers join race to sign Wout van
Aert in 2022, according to reports.
"The
Belgian will ride for Jumbo Visma in 2021, and the Dutch
team are hopeful they will extend their rider's contract
within weeks."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (David Stockman/Belga
Mag/AFP via Getty Images)
December 19,
2020
FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope roll out
bold 2021 jersey design.
"The
FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope team released photos
of its 2021 kit design created by Poli teamwear as
modeled by 2019 French road champion Jade Wiel." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Thomas Maheux)
December 19,
2020
Novo Nordisk confirms 17-rider roster as
American Logan Phippen moves up from devo squad.
"Team
is looking to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
discovery of insulin in 2021 as it continues mission to
inspire people affected by diabetes."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
December 19,
2020
Suzanne Morphew's husband spotted passing
out flyers again: Report.
"Barry
Morphew, 52, was at a Safeway in Salida on Dec. 10
passing out handbills with pictures of his wife, Suzanne
Morphew - exactly seven months to the day she went
missing." By
Louis Casiano (foxnews.com) Photo: Inside Edition
The
public can submit tips by calling 719-312-7530
December 19,
2020
A holiday message from the Queen of Pain.
"As
we wrap 2020: A year of struggle, unrest, and
uncertainty, it is time to reflect on the lessons,
growth and evolution we are going through." (roadbikeaction.com) Photo:
Linda G
December 19,
2020
GoPro’s HERO9 Black Million Dollar Highlight
Video doesn’t disappoint.
"Just
what you needed to get jazzed for the weekend, GoPro’s
annual Million Dollar Highlight Challenge video is done
and live. It’s the compilation of clips chosen from
almost 30,000 entries."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 19,
2020
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