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January 11,
2021
10 predictions for the 2021 season.
"Several
races at the start of the season have already been
disrupted, but teams and race organizers will be buoyed by
the way in which the sport put on almost every major race
in a rescheduled 2020."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 11, 2021
2021 pro cycling preview - which riders to
follow to the Olympics.
"A
Mount Fuji showdown adds a glint of Olympic gold to a 2021
cycling season in which Tadej Pogacar must expect a
ferocious counter-attack from the big guns targeting the
main prize, his Tour de France title."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 11, 2021
Guide to a unique Aussie summer of racing.
"If
this was a normal season we’d already be partway through
the Australian summer of racing. But there’s been no races
in 2021 so far, and the WorldTour season (for men and
women) won’t start in Australia like it normally does." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
January 11, 2021
2021 Vuelta a San Juan canceled.
"Chris
Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation), Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) and João Almeida (Deceuninck Quick Step) had
been among the riders planning to start their seasons at
the Vuelta a San Juan."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 11, 2021
Philippe Gilbert to start the season with
question marks over his form.
"Philippe
Gilbert (Lotto Soudal) is unsure as to whether he can hit
top form for the Spring Classics due to the long-standing
knee injury he sustained in last year’s Tour de France." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
Vincenzo Nibali puts Giro d’Italia, Tour de
France double on calendar.
"Trek
Segafredo signals it will bring all-star cast to Tour de
France, with Giulio Ciccone seeing leadership shot at
Vuelta a España."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
January 11, 2021
Which women’s WorldTour team has the best kit
for 2021? A considered ranking.
"The
women’s WorldTour looks quite a bit different this year
with several name changes as well as the refreshing of kit
designs." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) Photos by FDJ Nouvelle
Aquitane Futuroscope, Team BikeExchange and Trek Segafredo
January 11, 2021
E-Hatchet is Devinci's value eGravel bike.
"This
standalone model is the latest addition to Devinci’s
product portfolio and gives the Canadian bike brand an
interesting value offering in the burgeoning eGravel
segment." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Devinci
)
January 11, 2021
If Zwift had traffic: Become a bike messenger
with this indoor-trainer game.
"Sick
of Zwift? Looking for a way to make your indoor training a
little more fun? Keen to experience the thrill of riding
at breakneck speed through heavy traffic without all the
risk? Hustle City might be for you." By
Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com)
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January 11, 2021
Best trail bikes: top trail mountain bikes
ridden and rated.
"Trail
bikes have become the ultimate do-everything mountain
bikes, Bike Perfect rounds-up of the best trail
bikes available to buy this year."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Santa
Cruz)
January 11, 2021
 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."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney
January 9, 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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January 11,
2021
USA Cycling to send just six riders to UCI
Cyclocross Worlds.
"Six
riders will represent the United States on January 30 and
31, with four elite women, one U23 woman and one in the
elite men's race although the country could have fielded
up to 30 riders."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 11, 2021
Chris Froome looking to break out of ‘copy and
paste’ rut with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"Froome
relishing change of environment after 11 years with Team
Sky; commits to riding out career with new team." (velonews.com)Photo: Noa
Arnon / Israel Start-Up Nation
January 11, 2021
Is there room for Pascal Ackermann at the Tour
de France?
"German
sprinter angling for Tour de France debut on stacked Bora
Hansgrohe squad."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
Wilco Kelderman sets sights on run at Tour de
France podium.
"Dutch
all-rounder says he is 'ready' for Tour de France
challenge in move to Bora Hansgrohe."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
Wout van Aert turns attention to cyclocross
Worlds after fourth national title.
"The
26-year-old won in Meulebeke on Sunday, riding solo for
the majority of the race and winning the race by 20
seconds ahead of Baloise Trek Lions' Toon Aerts." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
January 11, 2021
Mixed messages from Sagan camp on season
objectives.
"Peter
Sagan is rarely forthcoming in interviews, but was at his
most evasive during a group call with journalists to
discuss his 2021 schedule."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
Superbike of the Year 2020/21.
"Every
$5,000 / £4,000+ road bike that we reviewed in 2020 was
considered - whether the bike was designed for racing,
endurance, sportives."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 11, 2021
Best bike multi-tools: Get brilliant roadside
repair with these multi-tools.
"Prevent
technical hiccups from ruining your ride with our
selection of the best bike multi-tools."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)
January 11, 2021
2021 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc review:
detail-driven and race-ready.
"There’s
no denying 2020 was a busy year for all-round road race
bike releases, and one of the most hotly anticipated was
the new Giant TCR Advanced."
By Dave Rome (cyclingweekly.com)photo by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
January 11, 2021
15 Years This Week: The Forerunner 305 Was
Released: How does it test now?.
"It
was 15 years ago this past week that the Forerunner 305
was released, at CES 2006. Arguably the device that began
it all from a GPS running watch standpoint." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
January 11, 2021
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
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What the biggest transfers mean for the
women’s peloton in 2021.
"The
2021 season is fast approaching, and although rider
transfer news has been flying around since August, some of
those transfers may have slipped your mind." By Abby Mickey
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 11, 2021
Robert Gesink says he once thought about
doping, ‘but never got very close.’
"The
Jumbo Visma rider has reflected on his career in an
interview with Dutch media."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
January 11, 2021
Lizzie Deignan: Cementing greatness at Trek
Segafredo.
"Lizzie
Deignan has been around the professional peloton long
enough to know that achieving sporting greatness doesn't
happen by winning one big race or having one good season." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 11, 2021
Olympic medalist Grégory Baugé announces
retirement.
"Olympic
medalist Grégory Baugé has announced his retirement from
competition at the age of 35."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alex
Livesey/Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Trek Segafredo Women.
"No 1
Women's WorldTour team relies on core and cohesiveness to
support Lizzie Deignan and Elisa Longo Borghini." By Jackie Tyson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 11, 2021
Chris Froome: Changing teams gives me more
mental stimulation and motivation.
"Chris
Froome has reiterated his desire to target the Tour de
France in 2021 and explained that changing teams from
Ineos Grenadiers to Israel Start-Up Nation has given him a
new lease of life, both physically and mentally." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation)
January 11, 2021
Zwifthub gives you the features Zwift really
should.
"Zwifthub is an online app that is the result of a self-taught hobby web developer, frustrated by these aspects of Zwift, and the need for a first-time coding project." By Ronan McLaughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 11, 2021
Astana Premier Tech roll out new 2021 kit.
"Astana
Premier Tech are the latest WorldTour team to unveil their
2021 jersey design, staying true to the familiar blue and
gold scheme but adding new sponsor logos and a geometric
fade." (Image
credit: Astana Premier Tech)
January 11, 2021
Merida Race 3 sunglasses review.
"Merida’s
Race 3 sunglasses are a large-lensed half-frame design
that, despite the very reasonable outlay, offer plenty of
technical features."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham
Cottingham)
January 11, 2021
Review: Specialized 2FO Roost vs Pearl Izumi
X-Alp Launch Mid Flat Pedal Shoes.
"The
focus of this review is on the new Specialized 2FO Roost
and Pearl Izumi's X-Alp Launch Mid WRX, with comparisons
to Five Ten's classic Freerider Pro, a worthy benchmark in
this category."
By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 11, 2021
Behold: The ultimate bike build.
"We
have finally reached the peak of the gravel / bikepacking
/ 1x/touring bike builds. Well known Instagram user
@bicyclepubes just posted his incredible build made in
collaboration with custom bike builder Gustav Gullholm
(@dangerholm)."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by:
Instagram/Bicyclepubes
January 11, 2021
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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