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January 14,
2021
John Degenkolb: I’m not afraid to race these
young guys.
"We
have to try, even if it’s never going to be easy. When you
look back to the other races it’s not like they share all
the wins, and they are beatable. No doubt that if we ride
head-to-head then Mathieu and Wout are on a different
level." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
January 14, 2021
All WorldTour teams commit to race UAE Tour.
"All
19 WorldTour teams say they will race next month’s UAE
Tour slated for February 21-27. A full parcours and roster
details will be confirmed shortly, officials said, but the
route of the seven-day race is already set." (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
January 14, 2021
Giro d’Italia to announce wildcard invites
next week, finalized route to come in February.
"Mauro
Vegni and the RCS Sport staff have already filled this
start list with 20 teams, but have yet to name the two
wildcard invites for this year’s race for the maglia
rosa."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
January 14, 2021
Tom Pidcock lines out his road season with the
aim to ride the Vuelta a España.
"The
British all-rounder has also confirmed that he will bring
his official start date at Ineos Grenadiers forward by a
month and will link up with Dave Brailsford’s team at the
start of February."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 14, 2021
Ciccone: Leading at Vuelta a España will be a
real opportunity.
"The
Italian’s climbing ability has carried him to two stage
victories at the Giro over the years, as well as to two
days in the yellow jersey at the 2019 Tour de France." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 14, 2021
Colorado Classic cancels 2021 event, plans
return in 2022.
"The
four-day stage race in Colorado is the latest cancellation
in pro cycling despite having created a comprehensive
guide to racing amid the last year."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
January 14, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Lotto Soudal.
"Despite
12 victories, including two wins apiece at the Tour de
France and Vuelta a España thanks to Ewan and Wellens,
Lotto Soudal ended 2020 close to the bottom of the
WorldTour rankings."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingfans.com) (Image credit: DIRK
WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
January 14, 2021
Topping Spinergy's Gravel Line: Spinergy GXX.
"Spinergy
has created many iconic wheels in its day. And though the
Southern California company’s designers and engineers have
brought the wheels back to a more traditional look
recently." By
William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Jordan Clark
Haggard
January 14, 2021
Shimano RC1W SPD-SL Women’s Shoes.
"These
entry-level Shimano RC1W SPD-SL Women's Shoes, built with
a female-specific last, offer a reasonably stiff ride
considering the outsole isn't carbon."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 14, 2021
 January 13,
2021
Mollema: Racing the Giro-Tour de France double
and Olympics is possible in 2021.
"After
a promising 2020 season dissolved into disappointment due
to a broken wrist midway through the Tour de France, Bauke
Mollema is determined that this year's campaign turns out
differently." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 13, 2021
How Did The Riders to Watch for 2020 Do?
"This
blog picked a dozen riders to watch for 2020. The idea
wasn’t to predict who will win the most or soar up the
rankings, more to look at particular issues and
challenges. So let’s revisit the piece to see what
happened."
(inrng.com) (Unipublic)
January 13, 2021
Elisa Longo Borghini: I've become stronger.
"Italian
champion Elisa Longo Borghini had one of the best seasons
of her career in 2020, taking the Italian road and time
trial titles, coming in third in the Giro Rosa and at the
World Championships, and finishing the season as the
world's second-ranked rider."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 13, 2021
Fabio Aru will race cyclocross worlds before
full tilt back to road.
"Fabio
Aru started his racing career in cyclocross events in
Italy as a skinny teenager. Now 30, he’s hoping to revive
his career by dipping back into ‘cross the past few weeks
to kick start his transfer to Qhubeka Assos in 2021." (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio
Aru
January 13, 2021
2021 Team Preview: SD Worx.
"Double
world champion Anna van der Breggen leads powerful Dutch
team in her final year before retirement."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD
Worx)
January 13, 2021
Gravel Worlds picks 100 participants for new
300-mile ‘Long Voyage’ race.
"New
for 2021, The Long Voyage is a 300-mile, fully
self-supported gravel race that will run in conjunction
with the existing 150-mile, 75-mile, and 50km Gravel
Worlds events, scheduled for August 21st, 2021 in Lincoln,
Nebraska."
(velonews.com) Photo: Michael McColgan
January 13, 2021
‘I feel the pressure to make the right
decision.’ Pro gravel racers discuss whether or not to race
in 2021.
"Gravel
racers and event promoters have their doubts about
springtime events going forward, but are optimistic about
events later in the year."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
January 13, 2021
Gravel Bike of the Year Award, plus Benchmark,
Bargain and Editor's Choice.
"It’s
time to reveal which of the bikes we rode and reviewed in
2020 were the best of the best. These are all bikes that
have been reviewed by ourselves or at road.cc and
as such are joint awards."
By Rachael Wight (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 13, 2021
Pro cyclocross racer Michael van den Ham’s
tips for riding in the snow.
"Van
den Ham emphasizes the importance of being courteous to
other trail users. “If I’m riding a cyclocross or gravel
bike, the general rule of thumb is stay off of anything
that is groomed” he says."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 13, 2021
January 12,
2021
What the biggest transfers mean for the men’s
peloton in 2021.
"While
we can never really know which moves will end up being
brilliant and which will end up being ill-conceived, even
this early in the game we can see the early signs of which
transfers look to be good fits."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
January 12, 2021
Marianne Vos swapped her Giant for a Bianchi
despite Jumbo Visma riding Cervelo - here's why.
"As is
reasonably well documented at this point, Cervélo doesn't
make a 'cross bike and, as a result, Vos was given the
option to choose what bike she rode."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 12, 2021
Tokyo Olympics a 'nice dream' for Vincenzo
Nibali in year to race Giro and Tour.
"The
glass, Vincenzo Nibali said, was neither half full nor
half empty when the Giro d’Italia drew to a close in the
half-light of a grey afternoon in Milan last October." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 12, 2021
2021 Team preview: Qhubeka Assos.
"The
Qhubeka Assos team has risen from the ashes of the NTT Pro
Cycling team, with team manager Doug Ryder managing to
keep the team alive."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
January 12, 2021
Vuelta a Murcia could move to May.
"The
2021 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia may be the latest race to
adjust its dates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 12, 2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
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January 14,
2021
Anna van der Breggen: Celebrating an icon.
"Double world champion aims to win more bike races and enjoy her final year in the pro peloton with SD Worx." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 14, 2021
Google Completes Acquisition of Fitbit:
Analysis of What It Means.
"More
than a year after Google first announced their planned
acquisition of Fitbit, it’s finally complete. Or at least,
complete from the legal standpoint. The real work actually
begins now, of figuring out how to integrate the two
companies and pulling off that feat."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 14, 2021
Greg van Avermaet back on Olympic gold-themed
BMC Teammachine SLR01.
"A
fifth year as reigning Olympic champion meets fitting
tribute on the brand that started it all - BMC." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 14, 2021
José Rujano and his son to ride as teammates
the Vuelta al Tachira.
"It is
the first time that father and son participate in a
professional competition together and in the same team." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
January 14, 2021
Mark Cavendish: ‘I’m not looking for a
fairytale end.
"Cavendish,
35, says he’s not expecting to suddenly start winning
multiple stages of the Tour de France, but is grateful for
another opportunity to race."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Pic: Deceuninck
Quick Step Cycling Team/Wout Beel)
January 14, 2021
The benefits of cycling in old age.
"I
turned 80 this year. I remember at 30 I felt that having
left my youth behind I would soon be too old for demanding
efforts such as running and cycling."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Found)
January 14, 2021
Dr. Luke Bucci Explains the Science Behind
First Endurance’s New Formula EFS Hydration Drink.
"It’s
no secret we’re long time fans of First Endurance
hydration and recovery products. What really got our
attention, was the company’s willingness to present actual
science." By
Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 14, 2021
High-quality low-cost shades.
"The
best cycling sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and
debris without breaking the bank."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit:
Endura)
January 14, 2021
road.cc Sportive & Endurance Bike of the
Year 2020/21.
"Sportive
and endurance bikes have a lot in common with road race
bikes in that they’re intended to be quick and efficient,
but designers usually give them a more relaxed geometry
and incorporate features designed to add comfort ." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
January 14, 2021
January 13,
2021
Remco Evenepoel uncertain of 2021 schedule as
recovery takes downturn.
"Belgian
phenom's comeback takes U-turn as nagging issues force him
to take a break from training."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images
January 13, 2021
A Belgian bromance and sponsor stoke brings
Mark Cavendish back to Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Long-standing
relationships with manager Patrick Lefevere and bike
partner Specialized helped open door for the Manxman to
return to former team."
By Jim Cotton (cyclingfans.com) (Tim de
Waele/TDWSport.com)
January 13, 2021
Electric bike deals: Discounts on road, hybrid
and mountain eBikes.
"As is
the case with all bikes right now, electric bikes are
booming in popularity and therefore in fairly short
supply."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 13, 2021
NASCAR and pro cycling - different, but
similar.
"NASCAR
and pro cycling generally play out at opposite ends of the
sporting and cultural spectrum. But there are also some
striking parallels between the two sports - particularly
in terms of team structure and reliance upon external
sponsors." By
Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Kristin
Labonte
January 13, 2021
How to photograph a bike (and get a picture to
be proud of).
"Taking
a photograph of a bike is easy, but taking one to be proud
of is something else altogether."
By Oli Woodman (bikeradar.com) image. Russell Burton /
Immediate Media
January 13, 2021
Pat Malach: Champion for the underdogs.
"We -
staff, cycling community, readers - lost one of the best
reporters in the sport in 2020, Pat Malach, who died in
April at the age of 55."
By Jackie Tyson, Laura Weislo, Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pat Malach)
January 13, 2021
LifeLine Rocker Plate.
"While
it might not totally mimic real riding, it does add an
extra dimension and also makes longer spells in the saddle
more comfortable."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 13, 2021
Cycling clothing deals: Save on jerseys,
jackets, bibs and more.
"If
you're on the hunt for some discounted cycling clothing,
you're in the right place. To save you the time searching
through endless retailer websites and the sea of cycling
deals in the hope of finding something good." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
Credit: Courtesy)
January 13, 2021
Mapping the future.
"Learning
how to read a map is one of the most valuable skills you
can learn for any sort of riding. Not only is that truer
now than ever before, but it’s also easier." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)
January 13, 2021
Peter Sagan says Wout van Aert should
apologize over Tour de France sprinting incident.
"Former
world champion Sagan and Van Aert butted heads during last
year’s Tour after Sagan used his head and shoulder to
shove his Jumbo Visma rival in the sprint finish." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Thibault Camus - Pool/Getty
Images)
January 12, 2021
Jasper Stuyven believes time on his side in
monument quest on cobbles.
"After
turning pro at 22, and winning Kuurne Brussels Kuurne two
years later, the expectations were sky-high for the
strapping 6-foot-1 Belgian. Now 28, Stuyven delivered on
the promise with a big win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad last
February." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 12, 2021
LeMond reveals Prolog electric city bike.
"LeMond
Bikes revealed images of its lightweight eBike designed
for everyday use, the Prolog. Targeted at those riders who
desire a sophisticated battery-assisted bike, the overall
carbon-fiber structure is decidedly premium in appearance
and finish." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: LeMond)
January 12, 2021
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CAS slams Russia doping scheme as 'cover up of
cover-up.'
"WADA
disappointed as CAS reduces ban on Russia to two years,
excluding Paris 2024 Olympic Games."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 14, 2021
Mads Pedersen is hungry for more chances to
best his biggest rivals (again).
"Mads
Pedersen (Trek Segafredo) may have won a rainbow jersey in
2019, but in many ways, it was always going to take more
results to establish him as a top-tier star following that
surprise victory at Worlds in Yorkshire."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
January 14, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten starts new chapter at
Team Movistar training camp.
"Dutchwoman
sketches out ambitious schedule that includes stacked
classics block, La Course, Giro Rosa and Olympic Games." (velonews.com) Photo: Team
Movistar
January 14, 2021
Julian Alaphilippe braces for cobblestone
clashes with Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel.
"Frenchman
throwing full focus into classics campaign before
contemplating Tour de France, Olympics and worlds." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 14, 2021
Adjust your saddle angle as you ride with
SwitchGrade multi-position rail clamp.
"Ever wish you could adjust the angle of your saddle while riding along? Perhaps you’re about to drop into a steep descent and want to maximize clearance, or you need to stop part of your saddle from catching on your shorts." By Jessie-May Morgan (Image Credit not Found) (bikerumor.com) January 14, 2021
Review: Arundel's Top Tube Tycoon - The Slick
& Stylish Top Tube Bag for any Bike.
"The
Top Tube Tycoon features a straight forward architecture
with robustly water repellent construction and simple good
looks. Its direct or strap mounting points make it a good
option for gravel, road, or mountain bike frames." By BigHead Todd
(gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 14, 2021
Road bike geometry and handling explained.
"A
bike’s geometry determines two very important things: how
the bike handles and your position on it."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Russell Burton / Immediate
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January 14, 2021
Here's everything Samsung announced at its
Galaxy S21 event.
"Samsung
devoted its first Unpacked event of 2021 to the Galaxy
S21, but that’s not all the company had to share. In
addition to three new phones, Samsung announced the Galaxy
Buds Pro and its first SmartTag lost item tracker." By Igor Bonifacic
(finance.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 14, 2021
Gumwall tires for every occasion.
"The
tires (often referred to as skinwalls, though, technically
some will say there is a distinction between the two) give
bikes a classic and classy."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 14, 2021
January 13,
2021
Fabio Jakobsen joins Deceuninck Quick Step for
Spanish training camp.
"While
the road back to full-form is not yet clear for the Dutch
sprinter, he is hopeful to be racing with his ‘Wolfpack’
teammates in the first half of 2021."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 13, 2021
Mads Pedersen: Leaner, meaner, wiser and
quietly confident for 2021.
"Young
Dane has come out of pivotal season in the rainbow jersey
with a transformed attitude and brighter outlook." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 13, 2021
Jasper Stuyven: Omloop win showed I'm reaching
my peak years.
"The
Belgian, about to start his eighth season at Trek
Segafredo, has formed a successful partnership with Mads
Pedersen, with the pair winning Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and
Gent Wevelgem last season."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 13, 2021
Mike Woods signs with Inspire Athlete
Management for 2021.
"The
signing is big in terms of promoting professional cyclists
in a North American context. There are far more cycling
fans in Europe, but increasing visibility of professional
cyclists could be a catalyst for wider public interest in
the North American market."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found)
January 13, 2021
A year after a horrific crash, Kristof Ramon
is putting the misery behind him.
"2020
was a tough year for Kristof, not just because of corona,
but because of a nasty car accident in January while
shooting in Spain with Deceuninck Quick Step." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 13, 2021
Cannondale renews with EF Education Nippo
through 2023.
"Our
ambitions to build a larger community in cycling are in
line with the spirit of EF Pro Cycling," said Jonathan
Geran, director of sports marketing for Cannondale." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Wil Matthews)
January 13, 2021
GoPro Labs 2021 New Features For Hero 9, Hero
8, Hero 7 and Max.
"For
pretty much the second time in GoPro’s history, they just
new added camera features to significantly older cameras -
in this case, the Hero 7 in particular (the other time was
the GoPro webcam mode)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 13, 2021
Focus joins the gravel trend with new ‘Atlas’
model.
"Focus
has unveiled its first dedicated gravel bike, opting for
the strapline “this bike is made to lose”, in a sentiment
that takes mock aim at controversy, but of course really
embodies the “adventure” ideal."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
January 13, 2021
Giro road shoes: A full range overview.
"Don't
know your Empire from your Imperial? Check out our roundup
of the Giro road cycling shoes range to find out." By Aaron Borrill
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giro)
January 13, 2021
January 12,
2021
Operation Aderlass: Denifl handed two-year
prison sentence for fraud.
"Stefan
Denifl has been handed a two-year prison sentence - 16
months of which are suspended - for serious commercial
fraud relating to his doping during his time as a
professional cyclist."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 12, 2021
WADA founding president Dick Pound retires
from board.
"The
78-year-old Canadian was a former Olympian and remains a
mover inside the International Olympic Committee. After a
failed bid to become IOC president, Pound was one of the
founders of the World Anti-Doping Agency."
(velonews.com) Photo: AFP (file)
January 12, 2021
Stetina: This year I'll be racing through some
guy’s living room and loving it.
"Peter
Stetina, who left the men’s WorldTour at the end of 2019
to forge ahead with a gravel campaign in the United
States. He single-handedly signed personal sponsors, and
for the first time in his life."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian
Tucker)
January 12, 2021
Philippe Gilbert riding into the unknown as
career countdown continues.
"Belgian
veteran is running out of time to complete monument sweep
with uncertainty over knee injury proving another hurdle
to jump."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 12, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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