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Daily News: January 1, 2021




January 1, 2021





Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Mathieu van der Poel take victories at GP Sven Nys.

(velonews.com)overlay"GP Sven Nys made for a replay of the 2020 edition Friday as Mathieu van der Poel and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado repeated their victories from last year." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

January 1, 2021





Mathieu van der Poel storms to victory at GP Sven Nys.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In the latest round of the his rivalry with Wout Van Aert (Jumbo Visma), the Dutchman came out on top, leaving the Belgian scrambling in vain to chase back on the final lap." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 1, 2021





GP Sven Nys: Alvarado draws first blood in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) drew first blood in 2021, getting the better of Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) at the GP Sven Nys in Baal on New Year's Day." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 1, 2021





Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee GP Sven Nys - Friday, January 1st.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The typical New Years race in Baal sees the riders tackle the GP Sven Nys!

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)

January 1, 2021





Pinkbike's 2021 Predictions.

Byoverlay"The end of 2020 means that it's time for us to make some questionable predictions for the coming year that may or may not pan out, a wild guess at what 2021 might hold." By Mike Levy (pinkbike.com) Taj Mihelich

January 1, 2021





George Scott’s Gear of the Year 2020.

Byoverlay"For me, 2020 was mostly about gravel - or at least, riding my gravel bike. The bike I built this time last year provided the means, and the lockdown provided the motive to explore close to home during those precious hours outside." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) Rugile Kaladyte / Komoot

January 1, 2021





Cycles Victoire: A French Steel Renaissance.

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"From one bike to the next, from a collaboration with Berluti to an appearance in a Givenchy ad, from the Chris King Open House to the Concours de Machines, Cycles Victoire never ceases to amaze with bicycles as different as they are the same."
By Nicolas Joly (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Nicolas Joly

January 1, 2021





Live: Cyclocross Gullegem - Saturday, January 2nd.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"Start Lists include Mathieu Van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Sanne Cant.

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)
January 1, 2021



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Which was the best Grand Tour of the 2020 season?

Byoverlay"This year has been a tough one, but we were lucky enough to get all three of the Grand Tours after doubts they would go ahead at all in 2020." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





Decision on European team invites to 2021 Vuelta a San Juan expected on Monday.

Byoverlay"Froome’s debut with Israel Start-Up Nation at risk if Argentinian race limited to local teams." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 31, 2020





Olympic Games quarantine quandary could see teams focus on Tour de France, warn riders.

Byoverlay"Team interests in sending strong lineups to the big-budget Tour could see riders forced to sacrifice Games ambitions." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





Top 10 Stories of 2020.

Byoverlay

"Here’s the PEZCycling Top 10 List of Most Read Stories in 2020 - including a bonus story because I lost count when assembling this article."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





Tom Marvin’s Gear of the Year 2020.

Byoverlay"2020 was a year of drastic contrasts - from the tumbleweed weeks of lockdown to the flat-out fractiousness of the more ‘normal’ weeks, which involved catching up on bikes and kit in order to keep the good ship BikeRadar fully stocked." By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) Russell Burton / Immediate Media

December 31, 2020





New Year bike sales USA: Today's best deals and where to find January sales.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The New Year bike sales have begun and here's our roundup of the best deals available today in the USA." (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit: Courtesy)

December 31, 2020





Pinkbike Editors' New Years Resolutions for 2021.

Byoverlay"It's always good to have a great big lofty goal to aim for, even if your resolution ends up being abandoned by mid-January. If you could accomplish anything in 2021, what would it be?" By Sarah Moore (pinkbike.com) Trevor Lyden

December 31, 2020



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December 30, 2020





Cyclocross Diaries: What a Belgian race day looks like.

Byoverlay"With the entire US cyclocross calendar canceled, the Cannondale Cyclocrossworld team had a choice: make the jump across the Atlantic, or don’t race at all." By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

December 30, 2020





Blanka Vas, Mathieu van der Poel victorious at Ethias Cross Bredene.

(velonews.com)overlay"Reduced startsheet saw Van Aert, Pidcock, Brand, del Carmen Alvarado all sit out the Belgian race." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 30, 2020





Blanka Vas wins Ethias Cross Bredene.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"19-year-old Blanka Vas (Doltcini Van Eyck Sport) stepped up from her series of recent placings to win the Ethias Cross in Bredene, attacking from the start and powering away to a solo victory." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 30, 2020





Van der Poel cruises to victory in Ethias Cross Bredene.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) put his rainbow jersey on display with another solo victory, this time at the Ethias Cross in Bredene, where he rode away from Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise) midway through the race to win with relative ease." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 30, 2020





Live: Ethias Cross Bredene - Wednesday December 30th.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"Continuing the Christmas Cyclocross calendar, the 6th round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head to Bredene.

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 30, 2020





Vielo R+1 Alto SRAM Force e-Tap AXS.

Byoverlay"The R+1 Alto from UK brand Vielo is one of the most beautiful bikes I ever had the pleasure of riding. Its comfort levels are quite simply stunning." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 30, 2020





Review: Redshift ShockStop may just change your mind about suspension seatposts.

Byoverlay"One of the many ways riders have tried to increase the comfort of their rides, the suspension seat post is experiencing a bit of a renaissance." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 30, 2020






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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Alpecin Fenix to ride all three Grand Tours in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alpecin Fenix’s decision means that the Tour, Giro and Vuelta will each have just two discretionary invitations at their disposal in 2021. Competition for places at the Giro looks set to be particularly intense." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 1, 2021





Lorena Wiebes buys into DSM’s all for one spirit.

Byoverlay"After a protracted transfer storm and a disjointed yet successful season, Lorena Wiebes is looking forward to calmer and clearer waters at Team DSM." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 1, 2021





SD Worx reveal new purple and red jersey.

Byoverlay"Boels Dolmans has officially rebranded with their new title sponsor SD Worx, an HR services provider, taking over from 2021 through 2024." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD Worx)

January 1, 2021





Chris Froome in new Israel Start Up Nation kit after 11 years with ‘Sky/Ineos.’

(stickybottle.com)overlay"The 35-year-old came to the end of his contract with Ineos Grenadiers at midnight last night and his tenure as an Israel Start-Up Nation rider began." (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)

January 1, 2021





Essential winter riding guide: Tips from the pros.

Byoverlay"It's that time of year again when we brace ourselves for the onslaught of wet and cold weather, and look for ways to stay motivated to ride through it. Hopefully this selection of pro tips will help." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 1, 2021





Pinkbike's Top 10 Stories of 2020.

Byoverlay"Based on page views, here are the ten top stories from the news feed this year." By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) Taj Mihelich

January 1, 2021





New Year’s resolutions for cyclists to make in 2021.

Byoverlay"This year hasn’t been easy at all and 2021 looks like it could be similar, at least at the start. But with a vaccine arriving, normal life may be closer than we thought, so New Year’s resolutions are a great way to create positivity." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com)(Dan Gould)

January 1, 2021





Why the Boa Li2 dials are a big deal.

Byoverlay"The latest Boa Li2 retention system makes adjusting shoe comfort precise and easy. The updated dial offers 1-millimeter increments in lace tension and can be easily and safely tuned on the fly." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan

January 1, 2021





Can I use MTB Wheels for gravel riding? ENVE, Mavic & 3T explain.

Byoverlay"Can you run a set of MTB Wheels for gravel riding? It’s a very good question. It may not be lighter in most instances but it will likely be a whole lot cheaper." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 1, 2021





An in-van rack, Japanese bicycle bell and a couple of trail-ready items too.

Byoverlay"Given it’s the first of January, I thought I’d look back at the past year to pick out a few highlights from 2020 (there were some, I promise!)"By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 1, 2021



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Van Vleuten reveals massive year-end training tally.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Former world champion Annemiek van Vleuten continued to clock big miles on the bike in 2020, putting in over 32,000 kilometers between training and racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





How generation Z are taking over the cycling world.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"How are fresh-faced riders barely out of their teens managing to win at the highest level? Aspiring pro Joe Laverick has a personal investment in finding out." (cyclingweekly.com) (Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





The 2020 road season in numbers.

Byoverlay

"It was a small miracle there was even a 2020 road season, Cyclingnews looks at the stats."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 31, 2020





Five wacky things I loved about bike racing in 2020.

Byoverlay"t wasn’t all doom and gloom in 2020. Quite the contrary. Despite what some viewed as a mortal threat to professional cycling, the sport reconfirmed its legacy of perseverance and determination by pedaling straight through it." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





2021 team preview: Bora Hansgrohe.

Byoverlay"Kelderman joins Sagan, Ackermann and Schachmann as German team strengthens Grand Tour squad." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





Pinkbike Athlete of the Year Winner.

(pinkbike.com)overlay"While we were impressed with all the riders who conquered more than just their competitors this year, the 2020 Athlete of the Year award goes to Marine Cabirou." (pinkbike.com) Andy Vathis

December 31, 2020





Will doing intervals make you live longer?

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"In the December 29 edition of the New York Time’s “Phys Ed” column, writer Gretchen Reynolds points out some salient new information about how much even a brief (as in four second long) interval can pay healthful dividends." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 31, 2020





2020 in Review: Cycling shoots up the political and media agenda - for better or worse.

Byoverlay"This has been a year unlike any other most of us have lived through, and the changes made to our lives, our daily routines, seem set to be here for some time to come - some of them, possibly forever." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: Simon MacMichael

December 31, 2020





First Look: Canyon Aeroad CFR.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Seven years later, Canyon’s relaunched Aeroad is sleeker, lighter and brimming with unique go-fast features." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





From the Giro d’Italia to getting back on the bike: Highlights from 2020.

Byoverlay"We’re just a day away from the end of 2020 and for many people it will be a year to forget, but there were also some cycling highlights that Cycling Weekly readers will be keen to carry with them." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Dan Gould/CW

December 31, 2020



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December 30, 2020





Wout van Aert prepared to park Olympic ambitions to ride for Remco Evenepoel.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian supremo increasing his focus on road racing despite years-long cyclocross rivalry with Mathieu van der Poel." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 30, 2020





Highlights of 2020 - Part V.

(inrng.com)overlay"Tough choice to pick the last of five highlights from the year but the Tour de France’s penultimate stage stands out, above all as a moment of sporting drama, but also a healthy exercise in forecasting, bias and review." (inrng.com) (ASO)

December 30, 2020





2021 Tour of Antalya canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2.1 race was scheduled for February 11-14 and was slated to feature six WorldTour teams, an increase of five on last year’s event." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 30, 2020





Egan Bernal targets Tour de France in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After winning the Tour in 2019 at the age of 22, the Colombian was forced to abandon his title defense this year with back pain, and was subsequently diagnosed with the spinal condition scoliosis." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 30, 2020





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January 1, 2021





Pogacar and Trentin model 2021 UAE Team Emirates kit.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The squad showcased the new kit in a video published on Friday morning. The refreshed jersey is produced by UAE Team Emirates’ new kit supplier GOBIK." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UAE Team Emirates)

January 1, 2021





Adam Yates, Richie Porte and Laurens De Plus reveal their Ineos Grenadiers kit.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Richie Porte, Laurens De Plus, and Adam Yates have all appeared in an Ineos Grenadiers video to reveal their 2021 race kits. The trio are among a host of new riders to join the British team over the winter." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers)

January 1, 2021





Simon Yates and Teniel Campbell reveal new Team BikeExchange kit for 2021.

Byoverlay"One of the biggest kit changes of the New Year is Mitchelton Scott / GreenEdge Cycling that revealed on January 1 an all-new name - Team BikeExchange - and a color palette of black, white and celeste." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team BikeExchange)

January 1, 2021





Mark Cavendish shows off his new Deceuninck Quick Step kit.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mark Cavendish has posted the first complete image of himself in Deceuninck Quick Step team kit. The British rider became an official rider on the team on January 1 after just one season with Bahrain McLaren." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mark Cavendish)

January 1, 2021





Jumbo Visma unveil new kit and Cervélo bikes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There are only subtle changes to the kit, with the yellow and black color scheme retained for the men's WorldTour squad and the new women's Continental team, which will be led by Marianne Vos, as well as the development squad of U23 riders." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team Jumbo Visma)

January 1, 2021





Review: Specialized Aethos Pro road bike outperforms (and redefines) its category.

Byoverlay"The new Specialized Aethos is simultaneously simple and amazing. Much like an iPhone, it appears sleek and minimal on the outside, but with incredible technology and performance hiding inside." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 1, 2021





Quick List: 8 of the latest 2021 road bikes.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"It’s that time of the year when next season’s road bikes begin trickling into our hands. From frames with tube shape enhancements worth thousands of dollars for marginal gains to completely new models, road bike have evolved big-time in the last few years." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

January 1, 2021



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December 31, 2020





Lucinda Brand debuts new Baloise Trek Lions cyclocross jersey.

Byoverlay"Telenet Baloise Lions cyclocross team will officially become Baloise Trek Lions as of January 1 with Lucinda Brand revealing the new jersey on New Years Eve." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Baloise Trek Lions)

December 31, 2020





Training: 10 Fun and realistic New Year’s resolutions.

Byoverlay"It’s that time of year again. Everyone has started talking about what they are going to do next year and then they do it for only a couple of weeks." By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Marcelo Rypl

December 31, 2020





Nairo Quintana back on the bike after knee surgery.

(velonews.com)overlay"Arkéa Samsic team manager Emmanuel Hubert reports that Quintana's rehab is ‘going very well.’" (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

December 31, 2020





James Knox: Poland and the racing restart.

Byoverlay"The gap between stage 5 of the UAE Tour and stage 1 of the Tour of Poland was 160 days, but I’m finally up and running." By James Knox (cyclingnews.com) Deceuninck Quick Step

December 31, 2020





My kit picks for 2020: Tech writer Stefan Abram.

Byoverlay

"Over the past year, these products have genuinely impressed me with their quality, function, and value. I can whole-heartedly recommend them."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





Laurens ten Dam: Jakobsen crash a turning point for rider safety.

Byoverlay"Oh man, I wish I could dedicate this page to all the beautiful racing we’ve seen lately." By Laurens ten Dam (cyclingnews.com) Facebook

December 31, 2020





28 years of the best advice from the pages of Cycling Plus.

(cyclingplus.com)overlay"We’ve been offering you the best road possible cycling advice since 1992, and a look back through the Cycling Plus magazine archives reveals the top tips that have stood the test of time." (cyclingplus.com) (Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





The Top 10 Active Pass stories of 2020.

(velonews.com)overlay"In addition to the magazine, training software and discounts, members have access to exclusive content, and here is what was most read in 2020." (velonews.com) By Ben DelaneyPhoto: Courtesy Argonaut

December 31, 2020





Editor’s picks: 2020’s best little luxuries.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay

"While we all dream of new bikes or bougie wheel upgrades, there are smaller ways to make a big impact on how much you enjoy your ride."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020





What We Dig: Condiments.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Adventures to exotic locales aren’t always possible. You can, however, infuse exotica into your taste buds at your own dinner table or breakfast nook, in the simple form of a creative condiment." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)

December 31, 2020



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10 of the biggest names in men’s cycling who are retiring in 2020.

Byoverlay"Stannard, Hansen, Gatto among riders to part ways with the pro peloton." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 30, 2020






(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As the sun went down Wednesday in Monaco, Sagan posted a first in his cycling career - attempting to pedal his road bike on a snow-covered road. He ran into some surprising conditions on a training ride today." (cyclingnews.com) Photo by: Instagram/Peter Sagan

December 30, 2020





Hagens Berman Axeon completes its 13-man roster for 2021.

(velonews.com)overlay"Axel Merckx's development squad adds five young Americans to 2021 lineup." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

December 30, 2020





Success breeds success as American youth lights up the WorldTour.

Byoverlay"2020 saw a group of young American friends and former teammates inspire each other to a prolific season of top-tier racing." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images

December 30, 2020





How to get fit fast: Time-crunched cycling training tips.

Byoverlay"If you want to know how to get fit fast, we explain the best ways to tailor your training around a time-crunched cyclist's lifestyle." By Jarred Salzwedel (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

December 30, 2020





Uncertainty swirls around possible Olympic Games quarantine.

Byoverlay"Reports of a pre-Games quarantine would complicate a Tour de France or Giro Rosa start for Olympic-bound cyclists." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 30, 2020







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