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January 4,
2021
We could all learn a thing or two from Fabio
Aru.
"Like
a pig in shit. That’s what Fabio Aru looked like over the
weekend, slogging through thick slop, quintessential Aru
Gurn on his face, a skinny little climber racing
cyclocross again, happy as a clam."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
January 4, 2021
Cyclocross world championships countdown: Five
things we learned over the holiday race block.
"There
was A LOT of cyclocross racing through the holidays, and
the world championships are now just three races away.
Here's what we learned from the festive 'cross calendar." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
January 4, 2021
‘No quarantine obligation’ makes riding both
Tour de France and Tokyo Olympics possible.
"The
Tokyo Olympics will not require athletes to quarantine
before competing, meaning cyclists will be able to target
both the Tour de France and the Games this summer." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com)(Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty
Images)
January 4, 2021
Fabio Aru makes Qhubeka Assos debut in
Montodine cyclocross race.
"It
was Aru’s third cyclocross race of the winter after he
made his final appearances in UAE Team Emirates colors
last week in Ancona and San Fior, near Treviso." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
January 4, 2021
Predictions and tech trends for 2021.
"We take a look at the tech trends to watch as the bike industry moves forward to 2021." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com(Image credit: Bianchi) January 4, 2021
AG2R Citroën unveils 2021 Campagnolo equipped
BMC Teammachine SLR01.
"Defending
Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet will head into the 2021
season on a familiar frame as AG2R Citroën unveiled the
team's BMC Teammachine SLR01 road bikes for the coming
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo/AG2R Citroën)
January 4, 2021
Buyer’s Guide: 15 Gravel Bikes to buy in 2021.
"As if
every major and tradition-bound bike brand adding gravel
bikes to their lineup wasn’t enough; as if the sweeping
popularity of gravel bikes and gravel bike races as
evidenced through meteoric bike sales and event
participation wasn’t enough..."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
Five cool things coming soon from Santa Cruz,
Giant, Lezyne, Spatzwear and Miss Grape.
"It is
2021, but we still have lots of interesting products
released towards the end of last year which we have been
testing over the holidays! Here's our top five." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
FSA takes AGX bar fit wider, Gossamer cranks
shorter & Energy bars super compact.
"FSA
dials in personalized road and gravel bike fit for 2021
with broader sizing options across existing alloy &
carbon bars and alloy cranksets."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
 Mathieu van der Poel, Denise Betsema
unbeatable at World Cup Hulst.
"Van
der Poel unstoppable after going solo from second lap,
Betsema betters Lucinda Brand and Ceylin del Carmen
Alvarado."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 3, 2021
UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hulst: Betsema takes
solo win.
"Denise
Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) took a solo victory
at the fourth round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in
Hulst on Sunday. She beat series leader Lucinda Brand
(Baloise Trek Lions) by 1:02 after seven laps of racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
January 3, 2021
UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Mathieu van der Poel
dominates in Hulst.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) took his eighth win of the
2020-21 cyclocross season in Hulst, winning the
penultimate round of the UCI World Cup at a canter." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 3, 2021
Marianne Vos to start new chapter with Jumbo
Visma at World Cup Hulst on Sunday.
"Arrival
of Jumbo Visma into women's peloton marks one of a number
of shakeups in women's racing for 2021."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jumbo Visma
January 3, 2021
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 4 -
Hulst, NL - Sunday, January 3rd.
"The
Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup returns this Sunday with
the 4th Round on a temporarily changed course in Hulst,
NL.
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 3, 2021
Bike light (plus computer, horn,
anti-theft-alarm etc ... but sadly, no pizza cutter) Review.
"The
small package it came in was an absolute box of tricks …
besides the light itself, there was a USB charging cable,
of course, plus the wire, sensor and magnet to enable the
computer side of things, another wire to connect to it
with buttons on the handlebars that control the five light
phases, plus the horn and, oh, there was also a separate
rear light." By
Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 3, 2021
Blanka Vas and Mathieu van der Poel win
Cyclocross Gullegem.
"Van
der Poel and Vas both dominate in races that saw reduced
start sheets ahead of Sunday's World Cup round in Hulst." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
January 2, 2021
Cyclocross Gullegem: Blanka Kata Vas wins
women's race.
"Hungarian,
Vas Kata Blanka (Hun), beats Van der Heijden Inge (Ned)
and Sanne Cant (Bel)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 2, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel wins Cyclocross Gullegem.
"As
expected, the race provided an early battle between Van
der Poel and Briton Tom Pidcock (Trinity Racing)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
January 2, 2021
Live: Cyclocross Gullegem - Saturday, January
2nd.
"Start
Lists include Mathieu Van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Sanne
Cant.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
January 2, 2021
3 common mistakes when training with a power
meter.
"Power
meters are everywhere, and now with smart trainers and
smart bikes connecting to apps like Zwift, Rouvy and
TrainerRoad, athletes indoors and outside are training
with power." By
Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 2, 2021
Eli Iserbyt gets 'green light' to race Hulst
World Cup.
"European
cyclocross champion to line up against Mathieu van der
Poel, Wout van Aert and others Sunday"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 2, 2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig chases elusive WorldTour
wins in 2021 with a fearless attitude.
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig isn't afraid of the peloton's strongest
riders, and that attitude could see her claim an elusive
first WorldTour win."
By Owen Rogers (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 4, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten shows off Movistar jersey
and bike.
"Van
Vleuten posted an image of herself wearing the Movistar
Team's iconic blue jersey that showcases the letter 'M'
logo of primary team sponsor Movistar Telefonica, standing
with her blue, black and white team-issued Canyon road
bike" By Kirsten
Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Annemiek van
Vleuten / @AvVleuten)
January 4, 2021
Best heart rate monitors: track fitness and
get training insights.
"The
best heart rate monitors will help you track your heart
rate comfortably and accurately - here's our pick of the
best." By Colin
Levitch, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
January 4, 2021
Women’s cycling: An evergrowing hub of tech,
reviews and buying advice.
"Welcome
to the Cyclingnews women’s cycling hub, where you
can find all our women’s cycling tech content, from
buyer’s guides and hands-on reviews to advice and tips
around health, nutrition and training."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Machines
for Freedom)
January 4, 2021
Roger Hassenforder Obituary.
"Roger
Hassenforder died at the age of 90. A Tour de France stage
winner, a yellow jersey wearer, a hunter, a clown, a
restaurateur… he was above all a big personality and one
of the sport’s first television superstars." (inrng.com) (Photo by
KEYSTONE-FRANCE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
January 4, 2021
Difficult or Dangerous: Exploring Pyrenean
Dirt in Southeast France.
"One
of the longest and most difficult climbs in the Pyrénées
will never be included in the Tour de France. To be fair,
in recent years, the Tour organizers have included some
very short sections of gravel, but the chances of
including a long dirt climb are slim to none." By Bruce Hildenbrand
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Bruce Hildenbrand
January 4, 2021
Brooks supply to bike shops unaffected, but
Brexit stalls consumer biz.
"UK
Distributor of Brooks Saddles, Extra UK, has issued a
statement calming fears that bike shops will not be able
to access stock of the UK-made product in the near term." By Mark Sutton
(cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
Wattbike Atom: The indoor bike trainer that
can transform your performance, all year round.
"Indoor
cycling has come to the fore over the past 12 months more
than ever. Home workouts are now the norm and one of the
few escapes where cyclists can still work up a sweat
during lockdown."
By Paul Knott (cyclingweekly.com)(Image c/Wattbike)
January 4, 2021
Is THM Carbones Clavicula SE Road Power Meter
the World’s lightest PM crankset?.
"THM
Carbones have teamed up with Sensitivus Gauge to put a
single sided power meter in their ultralight carbon
crankset, the Clavicula SE Road."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 4, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel set to start 2021 road
season at UAE Tour.
"He'll
take to the road at the first WorldTour race of the year,
which runs from February 21-27, after completing his
'cross season at the World Championships in Oostende,
where he'll bid for a fourth elite world title." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 3, 2021
Seven bold predictions for the 2021 racing
season.
"There’s
no denying it: Ineos Grenadiers were well and truly
usurped by Jumbo Visma last year as the world’s best stage
racing team. However, a busy recruitment drive add
extraordinary strength-in-dept to a squad that already
features Grand Tour winners."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
January 3, 2021
Eric Heiden: Memories of the Tour.
"Eric
Heiden's five speed-skating gold medals at the 1980 Winter
Olympics established him as one of the greatest Olympic
athletes of all time. Only a few months after that
historic feat he set his sights on cycling and made the
1980 Summer Olympics team in the kilometer time trial on
the track." By
Bruce Hildenbrand (pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo: Graham
Watson)
January 3, 2021
Brooks England stops sales of ‘Made in
Britain’ saddles to UK shoppers.
"Brooks
England, which has been making bicycle saddles at its
factory in Smethwick, West Midlands for almost 140 years,
has stopped sales to customers in the UK because of
Brexit." By
Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 3, 2021
3 quick points to consider when looking for a
new road bike.
"Picking
a new bike can be tough with so many great options on the
market, but there are a few things to consider." By David Kennedy
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 3, 2021
Dressing for winter cycling with gear you
already have at home.
"Cycling-specific
winter gear will probably give you the best experience
riding in the cold. That being said, if you’re just
looking to suit up for a shorter ride or commute these
items that you might already have at home will help keep
you warm and comfortable."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 3, 2021
Steve Cummings’s 15 life lessons in staying
ahead.
"Renowned
master of the long-range solo attack, Steve Cummings set a
punishing pace for over 20 years. Here, he shares his
hard-earned fitness wisdom with Rebecca Charlton." By Rebecca Charlton
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 2, 2021
New details emerge on ‘bubbles’ for cycling
and other sports at Tokyo Olympics.
"Athletes
must clear Covid tests upon arrival and will be placed
into a pre-competition ‘bubble’ for 14 days, creating
hurdles for many Tokyo-bound cyclists."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Photo: Tim de
Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
January 2, 2021
2021 team preview: Astana Premier Tech.
"GC
leader Miguel Ángel López departs for Movistar after six
years with the squad. There's no big-name signing in his
place, however, but instead a series of largely
youth-oriented signings as the team gets a refresh." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 2, 2021
Football super-agent Mendes moves into cycling
with Almeida and Guerreiro deal.
"The
deal means that Portuguese riders João Almeida (Deceuninck
Quick Step) and Rubén Guerreiro (EF Education Nippo) will
be promoted by Polaris."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images Sport)
January 2, 2021
New 2021 GPS Accuracy Issue Impacting Some
Garmin, Suunto, other GPS Devices.
"The
issue largely appears to be impacting companies that
leverage the Sony GPS chipset in their devices, which is
basically all new Garmin devices in the last few years,
most new Suunto devices in the last few years, all Polar
devices in the last few years, all COROS devices, the
Wahoo RIVAL, and more."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 2, 2021
No numbers, no glory: A happy mindset to be in
entering 2021.
"More
inspiring firsts need to be sought - and what better place
to find them than a whole new playground?"
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
January 2, 2021
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What it could mean: Mendes the 'super agent'
comes to cycling.
"Agents
have become experts at maximizing their own commissions,
and Jorge Mendes has over seen more big money deals than
anyone else. If you add up all the deals that he has done,
the player sales add up to well over €1 billion." (sbs.com.au) (Polaris Sports)
January 4, 2021
No Chris Froome as Israel Start-Up Nation
cancel Israel camp and head to Girona.
"The
team will instead gather in Girona, Spain, this month,
although new signing Chris Froome will not be in
attendance, opting to stay in California for further rehab
and strength work."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation)
January 4, 2021
Which men’s WorldTour team has the best kit
for 2021? A considered ranking.
"A
thing you will notice is the big change in peloton colors
with new names to get used to along with radically new
looks for some teams that have kept the same styling for
decades." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
The 10 transfers that will take a while to get
used to in 2021.
"From
Chris Froome leaving Ineos for Israel to Marianne Vos at
the newly-formed Jumbo Visma, transfers for the 2021
season." By Joe
Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
Pibernik, 27, retires.
"He is
the latest rider to call an early end to their career due
to a lack of options in a heavily impacted transfer
market. Former Olympic champion Jon Dibben has done so at
only 26 years old."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 4, 2021
2021 Tech Trends: 12-Speed Dura-ace, flat-bar
gravel bikes, brands ignoring aero… and many more of our
predictions.
"Cycling tech certainly hasn’t stood still this year, with a wide range of new products and developments having been released over the last 12 months despite the lockdowns." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 4, 2021
Eolo Kometa debut 2021 jersey.
"The
new UCI ProTeam Eolo Kometa, run jointly by Alberto and
Fran Contador and Ivan Basso, debuted their new jersey for
the 2021 season, an eye-catching blue and green kit that
will stand out in the bunch."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Eolo Kometa)
January 4, 2021
Bontrager SSR Multisport Shoes.
"Bontrager
SSR Multisport bike shoes are perfect all-rounders with
enough pedaling efficiency in the saddle and enough grip
by foot to keep everyone happy."
By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
KOM Rocker Plate rocks your pain cave 13°
engaging your core for better indoor training.
"Better
known for their Garmin and Wahoo mounts, KOM Cycling have
entered the pain cave, developing the Rocker Plate to
decrease discomfort during turbo training sessions." By Jessie-May Morgan
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 4, 2021
FSA's new KFX i25 is a narrow-yet-light
wheelset.
"FSA's
KFX i25 is a new contender in the best mountain bike
wheels space, targeted at riders who value lightweight
bikes." By Lance
Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: FSA)
January 4, 2021
Wout van Aert: If van der Poel has his best
day then you have to be on top yourself.
"Wout
van Aert said that there was nothing to be done to stop
rival, Alpecin Fenix's Mathieu van der Poel, from soloing
to a commanding victory at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup
round in Hulst on Sunday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 3, 2021
New challenges and new jerseys for Chris
Froome, Miguel Ángel López.
"Chris
Froome and Miguel Ángel López begin new chapters in their
respective careers in 2021."
(velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon / Israel Start-Up Nation
January 3, 2021
‘World Championships are decided by pacing’:
How important is it to pace your ride for time trials,
racing and sportives?
"Cycling
Weekly asked Matt Rowe, from Rowe and King coaching, and a
Garmin ambassador, to get his thoughts on how essential
pacing is for pros and amateurs alike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by ERIC
LALMAND/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
January 3, 2021
How to plan the perfect ride this winter.
"Author
of a new book on British rides Simon Warren has become
something of a planning expert over the research and
writing process. He breaks down the formula for the
ultimate day out a la padale."
By Simon Warren (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 3, 2021
Svein Tuft, Jenny Tough, Cory Wallace and
Geoff Kabush on the joys of riding solo.
"Long
before the world went into self-isolation, Svein Tuft,
Jenny Tough, Cory Wallace and Geoff Kabush were already
pushing their limits on solo rides - and enjoying the
personal rewards of their chosen experiences." By Tara Nolan
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: The Service Course &
Tristan Cardew
January 3, 2021
Want to burn more calories? Work out in the
cold.
"Here's
why you should ditch the gym and take your workout into
the great outdoors this winter."
(today.com) Photo: Review Geek
January 3, 2021
January 2,
2021
Wout van Aert riding out season on repainted
Bianchi as Cervélo continues to develop ‘cross bike.'
"Team
Jumbo Visma switched from Bianchi to Cervélo bikes on
January 1 - except there is no CX machine ready for
racing."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 2, 2021
Injured? New Research Reveals Exercising One
Arm Has Twice the Benefits.
"The
findings could help to address the muscle wastage and loss
of strength often experienced in an immobilized arm, such
as after injury, by using eccentric exercise on the
opposing arm."
By Edith Cowan University (scitechdaily.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 2, 2021
Jordan Sarrou joins Specialized Factory
Racing.
"Cross
country mountain biking world champion leaves Absolute
Absalon after two years with team."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content
Pool
January 2, 2021
SM PN 3.0C Saddle: Lightweight Comfort.
"More
than any other component of a bicycle, what saddle you use
is a deeply personal choice - and one of the most
consequential."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 2, 2021
Dutch bike part dealer shipping to every
country in the world except UK.
"The
firm explained that this was because the UK is now asking
overseas firms to apply and collect British taxes on
behalf of the British government when selling to UK
customers." By
Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 2, 2021
Best of PEZ: Colnago V3 Project Bike
Build & Ride.
"Chuck
Pena takes us through an enviable passion project as he
rebuilds a new stock Colnago V3 carbon disc bike with some
major parts upgrades including wheels, rotors, tires,
chainrings, saddle, bars & stem, bar tape, cages,
power meter, and more."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Chuck Peña
January 2, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
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