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January 10,
2021
Sanne Cant, Wout van Aert win Belgian national
cyclocross championships.
"Van
Aert dedicates victory to wife and six-day old son as he
takes fourth national title. Cant took her 12th straight
title after fending off a challenge from Lotte Kopecky." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Wout Van Aert cruises to fourth Belgian
cyclocross title.
"Wout
Van Aert (Jumbo Visma) cruised to his fourth Belgian
national cyclocross title on Sunday, riding solo for
almost six of the nine laps."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 10, 2021
Sanne Cant claims 12th straight Belgian
cyclocross title.
"Sanne
Cant wins, Lotte Kopecky and Alicia Franck round out the
podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Amandine Fouquenet takes French cyclocross
crown for elite women.
"Amandine
Fouquenet wins while Perrine Clauzel finishes in second
place, Marion Norbert Riberolle is third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 10, 2021
Clément Venturini clinches fourth French
cyclocross title.
"27-year-old
Venturini, who previously won the title in 2017, 2019, and
2020, made his move ahead of the final lap and won by 12
seconds."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fédération Française de
Cyclisme /@FFCyclisme)
January 10, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Cofidis.
"Cofidis
began 2020 filled with optimism, having been promoted to
the WorldTour, and they outlined their new ambitions by
prising Elia Viviani away from Deceuninck Quick Step and
building a dedicated sprint train around him." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Lessons from the road: What a pro track
cyclist learned from riding outside.
"I
love track cycling,” says Kelsey Mitchell, the 27-year-old
Pan-Am champ and world record holder, “and I think,
through the summer, I kind of grew to love road cycling as
well." By Lily
Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kelsey
Mitchell
January 10, 2021
Live: Belgian Cyclocross National
Championship, Sunday.
"België
Kampioenschap BK Veldrijden in Meulebeke held on Sunday,
January 10th.
Elite
Women - 13:45 (7:45am ET).
Elite
Men - 15:15 (9:15am ET)."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
January 10, 2021
 Pavla Havlikova takes Czech women's elite
cyclocross crown.
"Record
eighth title for defending champion Pavla Havlíková.
Nikola Noskova finishes in second, Karla Štěpánová in
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 9, 2021
Michael Boros wins fourth title at Czech
cyclocross nationals.
"Michael
Boroš is first while Tomáš Paprstka second, and Josef
Jelinek third in elite men's race"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 9, 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 9, 2021
Challenge Mallorca 2021 has been postponed.
"The
four races, the Trofeo Ses Salines, Trofeo Serra de
Tramuntana, Trofeo Andratx and the Trofeo Playa de Palma
were set to take place between January 28-31 but
organizers have submitted a request to postpone until May
13-16." By Jonny
Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images)
January 9, 2021
FormMount OTS Garmin mount is a tidy solution
for gravel riders with bar bags.
"The
FormMount OTS is designed for mountain bikes, but it works
well for gravel bikes, too. You just swap out a steerer
tube spacer for this 5mm-tall composite carbon mount." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
Photo: Ben Delaney
January 9, 2021
Peaty's Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser review.
"Peaty’s
Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser works rather well, and it's
got a minty fresh scent too. You still need to get in
there and scrub to shift the grimiest of grimes, though." By Liam Mercer (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
January 9, 2021
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
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
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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Madiot: I don't want football super-agents in
cycling.
"Groupama
FDJ boss says it would be 'catastrophic' if cycling's
transfer market was taken over by profiteers." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 10, 2021
Tom Dumoulin set to take on Tour of Flanders.
"Tom
Dumoulin (Jumbo Visma) is set to undergo a shift in his
race program as he shelves Liège Bastogne Liège and heads
for the cobbled Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 10, 2021
If I was Dylan Groenewegen it would be hard to
rejoin the peloton, says Caleb Ewan.
"The
Australian sprinter also says he will target stage wins at
all three Grand Tours this year, as well as the Tour de
France green jersey."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
January 10, 2021
Crank Brothers multitools, savings on Elite
turbo trainers and a carbon gravel bike.
"Wheels,
mudguards, winter jackets and lights, we’ve got what you
need for winter riding. Or if you’d rather avoid the ice,
not only are turbos back in stock, but they are £100/$100
off too!" By
Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 10, 2021
Peter Sagan to ride two Grand Tours, the
Classics and Olympics in 2021.
"The
three-time world champion has unveiled his busy 2021
schedule for his 12th season as a pro, where he will
return to the Giro d’Italia in May, having made his debut
at the 2019 Italian Grand Tour."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Ton Merckx Shows Us His Cycling Jersey
Collection.
"Ton Merckx (yes, that’s his real name) has maybe taken it a bit far with a collection of over two-thousand jerseys." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 10, 2021
Tour de Pologne named Sports Event of 2020 in
Poland, despite Jakobsen incident.
"The
award was part of Poland’s Sports Personality of the Year
gala, organized by Poland’s oldest sports newspaper Przegląd
Sportowy and the Polsat television network." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Caleb Ewan on Dylan Groenewegen: ‘He knows he
made a big mistake.’
"Have
all sprinters moved off their line in a sprint? Yes. But
maybe he went a little bit too far across the road. That’s
the way he sprints. He’s done it before."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images)
January 9, 2021
Peter Sagan to return to classics as part of
packed 2021 schedule.
"It
will be a case of the more the merrier for Peter Sagan in
2021. The Slovak star is planning an ambitious calendar
this season that will see him targeting races from
February through August with little room for breath." (velonews.com) Photo:
Stephane Mahe - Pool/Getty Images
January 9, 2021
Poels and Haig target Ardennes, Tour de
France, and Olympic spots in 2021.
"Both
men are aiming to take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games in
August - should it go ahead - with the Ardennes Classics a
key part of the selection process along the way." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 9, 2021
Trek hit with lawsuit over WaveCel helmet
safety claims.
"Do
you remember reading about Bontrager’s new WaveCel helmet
technology, and thinking to yourself that it sounded too
good to be true?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)photo by James Huang
January 9, 2021
2021 team preview: Team BikeExchange Women.
"BikeExchange
lost the rider who claimed almost half of the entire
team's points tally but have retained a strong core group
and added some fresh talent."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Team
BikeExchange)
January 9, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Movistar.
"The
longest-running team in the WorldTour peloton, Eusebio
Unzué's Spanish squad dates back to 1980, racing as
Reynolds, Banesto, ibanesto.com, Illes Balears, and Caisse
d'Epargne, before telecom giant Movistar took over title
sponsorship in 2011."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 9, 2021
Cotic Escapade.
"Although
designed, developed, engineered and tested by Cotic at
their hub, the Escapade is among a range of Cotic's frame
that are handmade in Taiwan."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Credit not Found)
January 9, 2021
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
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Homework, punishments and limited massages:
Did the strict rules at Team DSM contribute to Hirschi’s
departure?
"Details
on the strict regime apparently implemented at Team DSM,
formerly Sunweb, have been revealed, with claims that this
played a part in the departure of both Michael Matthews
and Marc Hirschi."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 10, 2021
Ventoso calls time on 17-year career.
"The
38-year-old Spaniard, who rode for CCC Team last year, did
not have a contract for 2021 and, despite waiting until
the new year, has now made the call to hang up his wheels.
After
17 seasons, I’ve decided it’s time to put an end to my
professional career. There have been many great moments,
and many not so great."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 10, 2021
Patrick Lefevere: Athletes have to queue up
for vaccine just like everyone else.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has said athletes should
have to queue up for the coronavirus vaccine just like
everyone else. His comments come after UAE Team Emirates
became the first WorldTour team to get vaccinated in Abu
Dhabi during a training camp."
By Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (David Stockman/BELGA
MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
January 10, 2021
Scosche Announces New Rhythm+ 2.0 Optical HR
Armband.
"The
Rhythm+ 2.0 builds on their two existing Rhythm optical HR
sensors (the Rhythm+ way back in 2014 and then the
Rhythm24 three years ago in 2018), with some modest
updates around battery life and an updated sensor." By Ray Maker (Image Credit
not Found) (dcrainmaker.com)
January 10, 2021
Mysteries Of Périgord.
"British
crime writer Martin Walker’s popular detective novels are
set in the Périgord region of southwest France. Known for
its history and fine cuisine - truffles, cèpes and duck
products top the list of local specialties." By Rebecca Marshall
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Rebecca Marshall
January 10, 2021
Genesis Equilibrium 2021.
"Classic
winter trainer cum mile-muncher with a stunning ride
quality, thanks to its Reynolds 725 frameset." By Stu Kerton (road.cc)
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January 10, 2021
How to hack any bike into a Peloton bike.
"Though
they don’t advertise it as much, the Peloton app lets
users join in on cycling classes - even if they don’t have
a Peloton branded bike."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by:
Unsplash/De an Sun
January 10, 2021
Marc Hirschi joins UAE Team Emirates on a
three-year contract.
"Earlier
this week the cycling world was abuzz with the news that
Marc Hirschi and Team DSM, formerly Team Sunweb, were to
part ways less than a week into 2021 and with a year
remaining on Hirschi’s contract."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photo by @PhotoFizza
January 9, 2021
Operation Aderlass doctor faces five and a
half year prison sentence as case draws to a close.
"The
ruling is expected on Friday January 15, with Dr. Schmidt
having admitted to helping athletes blood dope since 2012,
claiming to have wanted to help them from harming
themselves by offering his professional expertise." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Peter Kneffel/AFP via Getty Images)
January 9, 2021
Pinarello Grevil gravel bike review.
"The Grevil is an outlandish aero gravel race bike but has Pinarello made too much of a sacrifice in the name of speed?" By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) January 9, 2021
Caleb Ewan’s goal in 2021: Win stages in all
three grand tours.
"At
only 26-years-old, Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) is already
part of an exclusive group of cyclists with stage
victories in all Grand Tours."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
January 9, 2021
Mikel Landa aiming for Giro d’Italia podium
and Tour de France challenge in 2021.
"Bahrain
Victorious sketch out goals and schedules for the year
ahead of training camp in Altea, Spain."
(velonews.com)Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
January 9, 2021
Sidi Genius 10 Review.
"Updating
your best-selling product requires striking a careful
balance. Stray too far from a beloved design, or lose the
essence of what made it so popular, and it very likely
won’t continue to sell nearly as well."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 9, 2021
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
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January 8, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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