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Lucinda Brand and Wout van Aert take victories
at Zilvermeercross.
"Cross
racing returns with low-key race that Alvarado and van der
Poel both sat out."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 16, 2021
Lucinda Brand wins women's Zilvermeercross.
"The
current World-Cup leader crossed the line with a solo
victory ahead of her Dutch compatriots Denise Betsema
(Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal), by four seconds, and Marianne
Vos (Jumbo Visma) by 29 seconds."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Wout van Aert wins men's Zilvermeercross.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) won his first race as new Belgian
national champion in Mol, beating Laurens Sweeck (Pauwels
Sauzen Bingoal) in the sand and snow at the Zilvermeer
cross. " By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 16, 2021
Marianne Vos builds confidence ahead of
Cyclocross Worlds with podium at Zilvermeercross.
"The
first one for the team as well. I was feeling really good.
Unfortunately, I made a big mistake in the sand on the
penultimate lap after which I lost a bit of time." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Shirin van Anrooij recovered from arm
laceration and set to start Cyclocross Worlds.
"I’m
in the under-23 category now and I'll be racing for the
rainbow jersey' says reigning junior world champion." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Live: Cyclocross - Zilvermeercross Mol -
Saturday January 16th.
"The
first real sand test of the season ahead of the World
Championships in Oostende sees racers head to the
Zilvermeer Holiday Resort in Mol, located at a large sandy
lake, with over 50% of the course in deep sand! Wout van
Aert is expected to race although Mathieu van der Poel
will sit this one out.
Elite
Women - 12:30 UK, 13:30 Europe, 7:30am Eastern.
Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) January 16, 2021
Fears new cycleway will lead to drunkenness,
drug taking and 'naked selfies in the woods' (no, really).
"A
number of residents have lodged objections to a planned
cycleway in the Forest of Dean. Among the concerns raised
about the 5.8km Dean Forest Greenway Project are that it
will result in drug-taking, and nudity."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 16, 2021
 January 15,
2021
‘Quite a few people doubted me and now I’m
here.’ Teniel Campbell steps into the WorldTour.
"Teniel
Campbell is one of the first Caribbean riders in the
women's WorldTour, and she has her sights set on Tokyo and
the spring classics."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Team BikeExchange
January 15, 2021
Simon Yates 'highly likely' to race both Giro
d'Italia and Tour de France.
"The
Giro d'Italia has yet to announce its route for 2021 but
Simon Yates is "highly likely" to be on the start line
before taking on the Tour de France and the Olympic
Games." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team
BikeExchange)
January 15, 2021
John Degenkolb still banging on Paris
Roubaix's door.
"The
32-year-old German enters his 12th pro season with the
same burning ambition as always. As one of the peloton’s
most experienced riders, he’s keen to put his racing
acumen to good use."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 15, 2021
Cosnefroy delays 2021 start due to knee pain.
"The
Frenchman, who was set to kick off his year with a defense
of his Etoile de Bessèges title on February 3, has
suffered from knee pain for 10 days, according to a
statement released by his team."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AG2R
Citröen)
January 15, 2021
Tour du Rwanda postpones 2021 edition of the
race.
"The
2.1 race was supposed to be held between the 21st and the
28th of February in 2021. The new dates will still have to
be validated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)." (cyclingpub.com) Photo: The
New Times Rwanda
January 15, 2021
Best women’s cycling shoes: Comfort and
performance from the ground up.
"The
best women’s cycling shoes ensure efficient and
comfortable transition of power from your legs to the
pedals." By
Laura Fletcher (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Evans)
January 15, 2021
New Adidas Sport sunglasses offer Kolor Up
tech to enhance your surroundings.
"Adidas is once again ramping up their Sport Eyewear brand. Now, the iconic brand is introducing their newest eyewear tech - Kolor Up." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 15, 2021
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
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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Bora Hansgrohe riders hit by vehicle at
training camp and taken to the hospital.
"According
to reports, a group of seven riders were out training when
they were hit by the car with at least three needing to be
taken to a hospital. It’s unclear which riders were
involved at this point."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 16, 2021
Gilbert raises longevity questions over Van
der Poel and van Aert.
"They
don’t have any life except cycling. I don’t know if you
can hold on that long."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
January 16, 2021
Deceuninck Quick Step plays down Remco
Evenepoel recovery concerns.
"Team
confident Evenepoel has time to rehab nagging injuries
ahead of planned grand tour debut at the Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Lampaert: I'm confident for the Classics after
2020 results.
"Is it
time for me? I hope it is' Belgian says as he takes aim at
Flanders and Roubaix."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 16, 2021
Amanda Spratt confident world-class Australian
races will make a comeback in 2022.
"Women's
Tour Down Under is building and building, I wouldn’t be
surprised to see it on the WorldTour calendar next year." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Clash of the cables: Fully housed or partially
exposed?
"There
are many good reasons to keep cables external - not least
to allow for straightforward serviceability at home or, at
a pinch, on the go."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 16, 2021
Eyes on the Santos Festival of Cycling Teams.
"We
talked to the teams to find out the strengths and
weaknesses for the squads heading to the National Road
Series (NRS) event at the Santos Festival of Cycling." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Which gravel bike is best suited for your
needs? Exploring a variety of builds.
"Bikes
given the ‘gravel’ title have extremely diverse geometry,
builds, uses and costs, so it can be a bit overwhelming
trying to figure out what bike would best suit your
personal needs."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Marin
January 16, 2021
Rimpact CX tire inserts review.
"The
Rimpact CX foam inserts provide an additional layer of
protection when running at lower pressures, and also seem
to really improve the ride quality - although they're not
cheap." By Matt
Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 16, 2021
Egan Bernal hints at Giro d’Italia in 2021 as
Tour de France leadership remains uncertain.
"The
2019 Tour de France champ is holding out hope for a
leadership slot at the Giro d’Italia as he continues to
come back from a back injury that put a premature end to
his 2020 season."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 15, 2021
Fabian Cancellara to race Mo Farah for World
Cancer Day.
"The
Solidarity Challenge on Zwift will see Cancellara and
other sports stars in a pursuit against Farah before a day
of community rides." By
Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 15, 2021
Vermote embarks on second solo training camp
in search of a contract.
"The
31-year-old Belgian, whose contract was not renewed by
Cofidis, is clinging onto the hope he can continue his
career, with the attitude that the moment he stops acting
like a professional bike rider will be the moment he,
well, stops being a professional bike rider." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Olivier Courtens /
@julien_vermote)
January 15, 2021
Junior races scrapped from Cyclocross World
Championships.
"The
competent authorities of Belgium have confirmed that both
the Elite and Under 23 races for men and women at the 2021
UCI Cyclocross World Championships can go ahead as
scheduled on 30 and 31 January in Ostend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 15, 2021
2021 Field Test: Our favorites of the mid-tier
road race bikes.
"It’s
time to wrap up the findings from our small 2021 Field
Test of mid-priced all-rounder road race bikes (but not
the whole Field Test!)."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
January 15, 2021
Stages adds ANT+ Bike Lights Support, Suunto 7
Firmware Update, and Zwift Large Event Update.
"We’ve
got three notable updates going into the weekend that are
worthy of a quick chat. Plus one more that might drop
sometime over the weekend, maybe Monday."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 15, 2021
Rapha x Palace POC Ventral Spin helmet.
"Cyclingnews
takes a closer look at the sticker-bombed helmet design
that broke the internet during last year's Giro d'Italia -
now fetching £1,220 on eBay"
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron
Borrill)
January 15, 2021
road.cc Frameset of the Year 2020/21.
"The
vast majority of bikes are sold complete, but buying a
frameset and building it up - or having someone do the job
for you - can sometimes be the best way to get exactly
what you want."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 15, 2021
Shimano Aerolite P RideScape RD sunglasses
review.
"Shimano's
RideScape lens offers a surprising amount of visual
clarity and does well to enhance contrast and fine
details. Better still the Aerolite P sunnies look great
and don't break the bank."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
January 15, 2021
State refreshes popular, hard-to-get Black
Label All-Road & gravel bike in new spec/look.
"State
Bicycle’s affordable 6061 Black Label All-Road mixed
surface road & gravel bike is back with a new stealthy
look and new 1x State builds."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 15, 2021
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
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UCI will soon decide position on ketone use in
peloton.
"The
Movement For Credible Cycling is submitting a request to
the World Anti-Doping Agency to investigate ketones, with
the nine professional teams associated with the union
created to defend clean cycling opposed to their use." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Rebecca Fahringer hitting cyclocross stride
with two races until Worlds.
"The
best thing to come out of this season was my love for US
racing." By
Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil
Matthews)
January 16, 2021
Van Aert to meet Jumbo Visma in Spain before
returning for Cyclocross Worlds.
"I
suspect that I will mainly have to have team photos taken
there," Van Aert told Sporza. "I will say hello to
the road team and will have some good workouts on the
road, but my 'cross bike will stay at home. I will be back
in Belgium next Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates ride into
2021 ‘better, calm, confident.’
"Team
directors speak of Pogačar's progression, Hirschi's
potential and how he was signed, and the squad's
vaccination." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 16, 2021
Marc Hirschi a key addition in UAE Team
Emirates development plan.
"For
contractual reasons the deal was announced on January 9
but via his agent Fabian Cancellara, we’d reached a deal
before New Year’s Eve. Marc Hirschi’s a big signing, I
knew I couldn’t let him get away."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) PhotoFizza/ UAE Team
Emirates)
January 16, 2021
Tokyo Olympic Games ‘can still go in any
direction’ as uncertainty grows.
"The
state of emergency has been widened in Japan to cover more
than half of the population, and a government minister
says the situation regarding the Olympics “can still go in
any direction."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
January 16, 2021
Electric bikes of the year 2020/21.
"In
2020 we tested loads of eBikes, and we’ve spent the
festive period mainlining mince pies and sherry and
picking out the very best of them: welcome to the Bike of
the Year awards!"
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 16, 2021
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3: Lefty
Returns To Gravel.
"The
Topstone Carbon Lefty has all the gear and bottle mounts
you would expect from a modern gravel bike, including a
rear-fender mount. We tried the Lefty 3, the entry-level
option of two versions, which comes in at $3,750." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit
not Found)
January 16, 2021
January 15,
2021
Shimano extends Jumbo Visma sponsorship to new
women’s team for 2021.
"Shimano
to supply components for Cervélo bikes of Jumbo Visma
men’s team, development team and new 12-strong women’s
team." By Simon
Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Vertical-Actiefoto
January 15, 2021
‘Aderlass’ mastermind sees jail term in
blood-doping ring.
"German
ring is cycling's biggest scandal since 'Operación Puerto'
from more than a decade ago."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 15, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten shares Strava data after
joining men’s Classics team on training ride.
"During
the first few days of the camp, the 38-year-old joined one
of the men’s team time trial units for a training session
on a motor circuit, but she has now gone a step further
and ridden more than 200km with Movistar’s strongest
Classics riders."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
January 15, 2021
Lizzie Deignan: 'I'm very, very excited about
Flanders'.
"The
reigning WorldTour champion is focusing on the cobbles in
2021 and eyeing up a second stint in the rainbow jersey." By Will Strickson
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 15, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Canyon SRAM.
"Chloé
Dygert is the highest profile signing, having moved across
to the Women's WorldTeam from the Twenty20 squad, bringing
to the team the stature of a former world time trial
champion and multi-time track world champion and Olympic
medalist." By
Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 15, 2021
Guide to 2021 men's team training camps.
"Training
camps, which are key building blocks for teams ahead of
each new season, have had to veer from their usual
pattern." (Image
credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team)
January 15, 2021
How the eBike saved the cycling industry.
"eBikes
are now a central theme in cycling and are creating an
abundance of value for leisure and sport riders." By Lance Branquinho
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized )
January 15, 2021
Best budget gravel bikes: Gravel grinding
without breaking the bank.
"Our
pick of the best budget gravel bikes for riding beyond the
tarmac without living beyond your means."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Vitus)
January 15, 2021
Gear Break: DeFeet, Stolen Goat, Shimano
Shoes, Michael Blann, Smith Optics & Giro Gloves.
"What's new and great on the cycling market." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) January 15, 2021
Endurance Meets Speed: Canyon Endurace CF SLX
Disc 8.0 eTap.
"Let’s
face it, we’re not all racers. But desiring a slightly
less aggressive geometry with added comfort doesn’t mean
you don’t crave speed and lively handling."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
January 15, 2021
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
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."
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Media
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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