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January 8,
2021
Richie Porte confirmed alongside Annette
Edmondson on national teams for Santos Festival of Cycling.
"The
two events are set to replace the Tour Down Under after
the WorldTour race was canceled this year. The replacement
event runs from January 21-24 but there have been recent
concerns." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
January 8, 2021
Egan Bernal not holding back as recovery ramps
up.
"The
2019 Tour champ is clocking up some serious mileage as he
looks to bounce back from a nagging injury that put a
puncture in his yellow jersey defense in France last
summer."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Teuns, Colbrelli and Mohoric lead Bahrain
Victorious' eclectic Classics squad.
"Absence
of a big-name Classics winner throws up leadership
opportunities in the spring."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 8, 2021
Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet review: 5 stars and
great styling at a fair price.
"Few
helmet companies seem to have figured out the secret to
nailing Virginia Tech’s testing protocol quite as well as
Lazer. Its latest model - the Sphere MIPS - is more
affordable than more premium models while still offering
top-rated protection."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
January 8, 2021
Enormous Oakleys, rad Rapha headphones and
swish Shimano shoes.
"2021
is off to a banging start with yet another lockdown, and
this time it doesn’t even come with a side-order of
beautiful weather. Rude."By
Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Live: 2021 Cyclocross National Championships -
Where to watch your countries racing!
"Find
all the information for the 2021 Cyclocross National
Championships from around the World, held on Saturday the
9th and Sunday the 10th of January.
We
will update this page with further information when it
becomes available."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Folding e-bike with regenerative braking and
claimed 100-mile range.
"A
100-mile range, all-terrain e-bike with regenerative
braking and a folding frame has raised over £1m via
Kickstarter. Priced at around £1,500, the Rocket Bike is
expected to ship in July."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo: Rocket
January 8, 2021
 January 7,
2021
Star-studded WorldTour startlist expected at
Volta ao Algarve.
"The
five-stage Volta ao Algarve is set to see its most
prestigious start sheet yet in 2021. The Portuguese race,
February 17-21, will host 14 WorldTour teams." (velonews.com) (Credit not
Found)
January 7, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Team DSM Women.
"Team
DSM are well-known as a powerful one-day race team with a
mix of youth and experience, and that carries over into
the 2021 season."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team
DSM)
January 7, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Intermarché Wanty Gobert.
"The
Belgian team joins the WorldTour but do they have the
quality to cope at the highest level?"
(cyclingnews.com) By Daniel Benson (Image credit:
Intermarche Wanty Gobert)
January 7, 2021
Can fasting make you a better cyclist?
"Intermittent
fasting is a growing trend in nutrition for its many
health benefits that include lowering insulin levels,
improving blood sugar and protecting against diabetes and
heart disease."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
Laurens De Plus: ‘I want to prove myself and
show what I can do.
"Laurens
De Plus says he can’t wait to kickstart his career at
Ineos Grenadiers in the upcoming 2021 season after only
appearing for former team Jumbo Visma four times in 2020." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
January 7, 2021
Espresso a day keeps the death away.
"Good
news for espresso lovers. Along with the well-documented
performance enhancement a shot offers, Italian scientists
have now found it can help prevent death, which is always
good."by Ronan
McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
Best budget helmets and today's best deals in
the New Year sales.
"Looking
for a bike helmet without compromising safety? Check out
our roundup of the best budget helmets, along with the
best deals in the New Year sales."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 7, 2021
Best road handlebars: How to choose the best
handlebars for your bike.
"Finding
the right road handlebars for your bike can make a huge
difference in your comfort, here's our roundup of the
best." By Colin
Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vision)
January 7, 2021
Why do cyclists dress like that?
"Cyclists
dress themselves in many items that are a mystery to
non-cyclists. But functionally, they all have a use (to
some extent)."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 7, 2021
Irish cyclists dispute head injury study,
reject mandatory cycling helmet law.
"The
solution to keeping people safe and feeling safe is two
things: separate infrastructure for cycling - and this is
being provided through the Program for Government. And
also we need to change our speed limits - we need to
reduce the speed on our roads in urban areas." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Found)
January 7, 2021
January 6,
2021
Report: Olympic athletes will see vaccines
before Games.
"Sky
News reported that British officials are negotiating
with health officials to secure vaccines for its
Tokyo-bound athletes before the rescheduled Games begin in
July."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 6, 2021
La Colmiane on the menu again as Paris Nice
2021 route is revealed.
"The
2021 edition of Paris Nice will follow a familiar format
to 2020, with a short time trial and a penultimate-day
summit finish at La Colmiane set to shape the overall
classification."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ASO)
January 6, 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
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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This rider agency wants to create cycling’s
answer to Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Corso
Sports widens the marketing net for its stars in new deals
with top soccer agent, London agency."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images)
January 8, 2021
Viral Marketing.
"Pro
cycling is often blatantly commercial with teams named
after flooring brands, supermarkets or lotteries.
Meanwhile the rationale behind Astana, Bahrain, Israel or
UAE Emirates isn’t as obvious."
(inrng.com) Photo Fizza
January 8, 2021
Sam Bennett: I don't know if I'm the best
sprinter or not.
"How
am I going to do anything to show that I’m good enough to
be in this position? I didn’t think that I’d do something
big to put a bike there, but I just wanted to justify my
position." By
Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wout Beel)
January 8, 2021
An exclusive look at Michael Matthews' new
Bianchi race bikes.
"Matthews'
Bianchi Oltre XR4 for sprinting and Specialissima for
climbing, with a glimpse back in time for good measure." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michael Matthews)
January 8, 2021
New ‘smart’ cycling shorts use electric
current to enhance muscle performance.
"Sensors
in the shorts monitor muscle activity, sending information
to an AI tool within the shorts that calculates which
muscles need stimulating."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 8, 2021
CeramicSpeed 3D-printed Ti OSPW system.
"Regardless of the exorbitant sticker price few can dispute it's an achingly beautiful piece of engineering." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingfans.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) January 8, 2021
iGO Carbon CGV: Complex, Yet Easy To Use.
"Every
once in a while we learn about a new bike that pushes the
envelope or offers features we haven’t seen before in
terms of technology advances or within a certain price
point."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Gear Break: Castelli, Austin Cycles, Sidi,
KitBrix, Chrome Industries & Kane.
"The ‘Holiday Season’ is just a memory, but maybe there is something you still want? New and top kit in Gear Break 2021." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) January 8, 2021
2021 Predictions: What’s coming for the
Mountain Bikes of the future?
"In
general, things are looking pretty bleak for bicycle
inventory heading into 2021. The combination of exploding
demand, supply chain shortages, and global shipping
constraints will likely mean slim pickings when it comes
to new bikes and gear."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
January 7,
2021
US Cross Star Katie Compton.
"As we
are in the midst of the cyclocross season with the World
championships in a few weeks, Ed Hood has caught up with
US star of the mud - Katie Compton. Over fifteen years at
the top end of cyclocross is quite some record." By Edmond Hood
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 7, 2021
2021 Predictions: What’s coming for Road &
Gravel bikes of the future?
"Like
every category, 2021 will pose some major hurdles for road
& gravel bike availability. And while that may make it
harder to find your next dream bike, we won’t be surprised
to see these two categories continue to evolve in a number
of ways." By
Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
The advice that put Chris Froome on track at
the Vuelta a España.
"Longtime
training partner Cameron Wurf urged four-time Tour de
France winner to "start over."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Velo Images/ISN
January 7, 2021
Belgian U23 'cross racer Justin Laevens comes
out as gay.
"There
have been surprisingly few male pro cyclists to come out
as gay. In contrast, the women's peloton has a long
history of having openly gay riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SportNU.be)
January 7, 2021
Freakishly Fast: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Review.
"The
Checkpoint is a freakish combination of high-end
components, snappy carbon response and a masochistic
desire for abuse."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
RGT vs Zwift: Which platform is more
realistic?
"We
examine the in-game nuances between RGT and Zwift to
establish which indoor cycling application will best
complement your riding style and workout preferences." By Zach Nehr
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 7, 2021
Lazer unveils Sphere, one helmet to do it all.
"Optimized
cooling vents, an aero covering, MIPS included and a broad
range of fitting adjustment - can the Sphere be as good as
it sounds?" By
Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
This Is When You Should Work Out Each Day to
Help Keep Weight Off, Study Suggests.
"A
2019 study lead by researchers from Brown Alpert Medical
School in the US showed it really doesn't matter if you're
a dawn jogger or a twilight cyclist; it's the consistency
that's key if it's weight-loss you're after." By Mike McRae
(sciencealert.com) Image: Depositphotos
January 7, 2021
Connie Carpenter: Olympic champion, world
champion, frustrated cycling fan.
"Connie
Carpenter-Phinney was the first woman to win gold in the
Olympic road race. She was one of the youngest Olympic
speedskaters in American history; she rowed varsity crew
races at Cal-Berkeley."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 6, 2021
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Operation Aderlass, Operacion Puerto approach
closure with two different outcomes.
"Schmidt
faces five and a half year sentence as Fuentes leaves
prosecutors holding his bags."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 8, 2021
Comment: The priority vaccination of UAE Team
Emirates riders has left me feeling uneasy.
"Every
vaccine that was stuck into a rider’s arm on Thursday
moves us a step further away from the situation of 2020
repeating itself in 2021."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Cofidis to launch women's team in 2022.
"We
will have a women’s team as part of the Cofidis group from
2022. It won’t be this year because we need time to put it
together and gather the resources, but in 2022 we will
certainly have one."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 8, 2021
Pauline Ferrand Prevot's Switch to Absolute
Absalon Confirmed.
"Reigning
XCO World Champion Pauline Ferrand Prevot has signed with
the Absolute Absalon team for 2021 and beyond after racing
for Canyon since 2016."
(pinkbike.com) Photo: Ride BMC
January 8, 2021
Nearly 50 WorldTour and ProTeam riders, 20
women retire in 2020.
"Spanish
veteran Fran Ventoso is the latest WorldTour pro to call
time on his racing career. Ventoso, 38, raced in 2020 with
CCC Team, and announced Thursday he would end his career
that included stage wins at the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a
España, with stints at Saunier Duval, Movistar, and BMC
Racing."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 8, 2021
FSA K-Force WE Semi-Wireless Electronic
Drivetrain Review.
"FSA
K-Force WE is a 2x semi-wireless drivetrain, meaning the
hydraulic brake / shift levers are powered individually by
a CR2032 coin cell battery and communicate wirelessly with
the derailleurs."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 8, 2021
Save on Bont, Giro and more in the New Year
sales.
"Deals
on cycling shoes aren't the easiest to come by so take
advantage of our best cycling shoe deals to save money." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
January 8, 2021
Vittoria Terreno Mix 38mm gravel tire review.
"Vittoria's Terreno Mix is heavy but well priced. Tubeless setup is easy on this all-round gravel tire, which features a versatile mix of decent rolling ability and lifespan." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) January 8, 2021
Jumbo claims Wout van Aert contract talks
'look very good.'
"Van
Aert’s contract with Jumbo Visma ends this year but the
team want to renew it early and massively increase his
salary to secure his services during the peak of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 7, 2021
Do riders care what you think? What they
really make of social media criticism.
"At
the start of last year, Mark Cavendish gave an upfront
interview to Het Nieuwsblad in which he stated
that: "All that shit in your magazines or on Twitter, it
doesn't hurt me."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
January 7, 2021
Liv Racing unveils new kit for 2021 season.
"Formerly
team CCC Liv, the squad has a sole title sponsor - and
remarkable, new-look kit - for the start of the new
season."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Liv Cycling
January 7, 2021
Riccardo Riccò doesn’t want to be injected
with who knows what.
"Riccò,
who was one of the most prominent and brazen dopers in
cycling’s recent history, made the surprising remarks in a
Facebook post (no longer publicly visible) in which
he outlined his new no-needles policy."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 7, 2021
British Cycling announces staffing restructure
in men’s sprint team for Tokyo Olympics.
"British
Cycling has announced that it has made a restructure to
the staff involved with the men’s sprint team following
the dismissal of former head coach Kevin Stewart." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by SWpix.com)
January 7, 2021
2021 Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8 road bike
review: Impeccable value.
"One-piece
carbon handlebar and stem, flexible 27.2 mm carbon
seatpost, aero tube design, consumer-direct pricing." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
January 7, 2021
McQuaid on life inside one of the biggest
teams in professional cycling.
"Having
worked on his own commercial projects in pro cycling over
three decades, Darach McQuaid has now become a key figure
in the one of the sport’s biggest squads, Team
BikeExchange, formerly Mitchelton Scott."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
The basics of power in cycling and why you
need a power meter.
"You’ve
probably heard about these expensive devices, but do you
know exactly what they do, how they work and why they’re
so important for training?"
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 7, 2021
Sidi Fast cycling shoes review.
"The
Sidi Fast proves that a well proportioned blend of
lightness, stiffness, comfort and cost can create
something that’s most things to most riders." By Marc Abbott
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 7, 2021
Mavic Allroad SL gravel wheels review.
"We
put the Mavic Allroad SL wheels to the test on
multi-surface missions to see how they compare to the
competition." By
Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Future / Guy
Kesteven)
January 7, 2021
Marion Sicot: 'Justice was done' in reduced
two-year doping suspension.
"Sicot
requested a reduced suspension from the AFLD, the French
anti-doping authorities, alleging that her decision to
purchase and use EPO happened after she experienced months
of psychological abuse."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 6, 2021
2020 elite men's Czech cyclocross champion
banned for doping positive.
"Czech
federation bans 43-year-old Emil Hekele for four years
after doping control turns up two banned steroids.
Last
January, Hekele surprisingly beat out some of the
country's top professionals to claim the elite men's
title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 6, 2021
Laurens de Plus looking to bounce back with
Ineos Grenadiers.
"Laurens
de Plus is hoping to hit reset with Ineos Grenadiers this
year. The young Belgian emerged in 2019 as one of the
hottest young prospects in the WorldTour, only to see his
upward trajectory torpedoed by hip injuries and the covid
race stop in 2020."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski / Stringer
January 6, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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