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How to watch Santos Festival of Cycling live -
January 22nd (21st in US).
"Races will be shown live on Australian streaming station 7Plus. Stage
2: Birdwood - Lobethal, 116km
Friday January 22, 09:00 (ACST), 23:30 (CET) Thursday,
January 21st, starts at 23:30pm Central Europe, 4:30pm
U.S. Eastern."
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January 21, 2021
January 21,
2021
Sarah Gigante wins Santos Festival of Cycling
stage 2.
"Sarah
Gigante (Team Garmin Australia) won the second stage of
the women’s racing, using the climb halfway through to
escape before settling in for a solo ride of more than 40
kilometers to the Lobethal finish line."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 21, 2021
Durbridge and Mullens win on stage 1 of the
Santos Festival of Cycling.
"Luke
Durbridge (BikeExchange) and Peta Mullens (Roxsolt Liv
SRAM) have taken opening-day honors at the Santos Festival
of Cycling in Adelaide."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photo by Sarah Reed
January 21, 2021
Team BikeExchange in 'awesome position' at
Santos Festival of Cycling after Durbridge solo.
"Team
BikeExchange opened up their Australian racing season at
the Santos Festival of Cycling by delivering plenty of
air-time for their new sponsors and carving out what looks
like a near unbeatable lead."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 21, 2021
Peta Mullens wins Santos Festival of Cycling
stage 1.
"Peta
Mullens (Roxsolt LIV SRAM) unleashed a powerful sprint
from the lead group to take out the opening stage of
four-days of racing at the Santos Festival of Cycling." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 21, 2021
Too much, too young? Stephen Roche on success,
fame and money at 21.
"The
past couple of seasons, an especially last year, we
witnessed so many very young riders break through to the
top tier of the sport that something of a generational
change has taken place."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
January 21, 2021
Netflix and Movistar to return for a second
series this spring.
"Announced
at the Movistar team launch on Thursday, the already-cult
classic (in our eyes) El Dia Menos Pensado (The
Least Expected Day) will return to Netflix for a new
series covering the 2020 season."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 21, 2021
Australian Gold: How Kathy Watt, Anna Meares,
and other Olympians inspired a nation.
"In
this book excerpt from 'Power of the Pedal - The Story
of Australian Cycling,' author Rupert Guinness
recounts the success of Kathy Watt, Anna Meares, and other
Aussie Olympians."
Rupert Guinness (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 21, 2021
Specialized completely overhauls shoe design
with S-Works Ares.
"Two
massive straps lay over a stretchy sock for a new type of
road cycling fit."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 21, 2021
All-City Cosmic Stallion all-road endurance
bike goes Titanium, amps up clearance.
"Not
only does it have a super lightweight frameset, it also
gets improved tire clearance for your most demanding
all-road journeying."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 21, 2021
 January 20,
2021
Mads Pedersen: 'Stuyven and I are a pair of
kings for the Classics.'
"Trek
Segafredo rider believes partnership with teammate Jasper
Stuyven gives them the edge in the Classics." By Will Strickson
(cyclist.co.uk) (Photo: Jojo Harper)
January 20, 2021
Démare: I'm on an equal footing to Pinot now.
"Arnaud
Démare believes he's on the same level in terms of status
as his Groupama FDJ co-leader Thibaut Pinot, as the pair
reverse roles once again and the French sprinter returns
to the Tour de France in 2021."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 20, 2021
2021 Team Preview: Movistar Team Women.
"Movistar
Team Women will begin what is expected to be a successful
season with the signing of European Champion Annemiek van
Vleuten at the helm."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Photo
Gomez Sport / Movistar Team)
January 20, 2021
Shimano releases more detail about Tour de
France neutral service takeover.
"Japanese
component manufacturer replacing Mavic to provide neutral
service at all A.S.O. races, starting with Paris Nice in
March." By Simon
Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Wielrennen Foto Joris
Knapen
January 20, 2021
Cross-country mountain bike pro Emily Batty
signs with Canyon.
"The
multiple time Canadian national champion hopes to
represent her nation at both worlds and the Olympics in
2021."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
January 20, 2021
An inside look at Hubert ‘Oppy’ Opperman,
Australia’s first cycling star.
"Author
Daniel Oakman examines the 'Sublime son of Australia,'
Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Australia's first cycling icon." By Daniel Oakman
(velonews.com)Photo: Courtesy Herald and Weekly Times
January 20, 2021
Suunto Movescount Begins Final Shutdown on
Tuesday.
"As
you may remember in my occasional coverage of this series,
we last left off back in September when Suunto updated
that they’d be starting shutdown sequences within two
weeks. However, that launch didn’t happen."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 20, 2021
January 19,
2021
Shimano blue replaces Mavic as neutral support
at Tour de France.
"Marking
its 100th year, Shimano extends its partnership with ASO
to support racers at all WorldTour, Continental and
Women’s races."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
January 19, 2021
No Tour de France for Thibaut Pinot in 2021.
"The
Frenchman confirmed Tuesday that he will be racing the
Giro d’Italia while his Groupama FDJ team will send
sprinter Arnaud Démare to the Tour."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 19, 2021
Chris Froome throws down gauntlet and 'all in'
with Tour de France target.
"An
upbeat Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation) has insisted
that neither age nor a slower-than-expected recovery
process from his crash will be obstacles when it comes to
fighting for a fifth Tour de France this summer." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter)
January 19, 2021
‘I need to improve’: Pogacar will work on
time-trialing ahead of his Tour defense.
"In
2021, when Pogacar returns to the Tour de France, there'll
be no doubts about his ability to win. He certainly won’t
be an outsider."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 19, 2021
Trek Segafredo ready to punch above their
weight in 2021.
"'2020
was a very unique season, I think we'll be competitive
against the biggest teams in the sport' says Luca
Guercilena." By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 19, 2021
Cinelli updates Hobootleg travel bikes for
2021 adventures.
"In
the hope that 2021 will see more opportunities to travel
and see the world from two-wheels, Cinelli's travel line,
the Hobootleg, has several revisions to better cater for
long distance adventure needs."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 19, 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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January 21,
2021
Meet the 18-year-old cyclocross sensation
who’s taking it to the world’s best.
"Fem
van Empel is the newest sensation in the Netherlands’
golden generation of female cyclocross stars. The trio of
Van Empel, Puck Pieterse, and Shirin van Anrooij
represents an exciting future for Dutch CX racing." By José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 21, 2021
Volta ao Algarve latest race to postpone.
"Portuguese
race saw record interest before worsening health
conditions forced organizers' hand."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 21, 2021
Chris Froome to make Israel Start-Up Nation
debut at UAE Tour.
"Tadej
Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel and Filippo Ganna also
headline star-studded startlist for February race." (velonews.com) Photo: Israel
Start Up Nation
January 21, 2021
Alejandro Valverde confirms that he plans to
retire at the end of 2021.
"The
40-year-old Spaniard had already said last season that he
intended to call it a career at the end of this one.
Although some reports later emerged suggesting he might
ride on past this year."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
January 21, 2021
Roglic missing from Jumbo Visma camp.
"Primož
Roglič's start to the 2021 campaign has suffered a setback
as he has been forced to miss Jumbo Visma's January
training camp due to self-isolation."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
January 21, 2021
Digital vs analogue: Is there still a place
for mechanical shifting?
"When
I first saw a bike shod with the original Shimano Dura-Ace
Di2 in the flesh, I scoffed. I thought it was an answer
searching for a problem and predicted in a few short years
it would go the same way as Mavic Zap - boy, was I wrong." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
January 21, 2021
Justin Williams signs to become a Red Bull
athlete.
"The
US-based crit racer is embarking on a new mission in
cycling with his own team L39ion of Los Angeles in the
hopes of making cycling more accessible to
under-represented groups. "
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Red Bull
Content Pool/ Aaron Blatt)
January 21, 2021
Unzué denies Movistar under greater pressure
for results in 2021.
"Valverde
eyes Olympics as López and Mas target Tour de France,
Soler the Giro, and all four hit the Vuelta." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 21, 2021
Meet Intermarché Wanty Gobert, the new
WorldTour team.
"Only
one team is entirely new to the highest level of
professional road cycling. Intermarché Wanty Gobert
acquired CCC’s license when the latter team folded." By Rob Sturney
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
January 21, 2021
HED polishes the Emporia GA Pro Silver Edition
for a shiny, alloy gravel wheelset.
"Looking to add a little pop to your gravel bike, without going crazy with colors? HED just added a new option for their Emporia GA Pro gravel wheels that will certainly stand out." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 21, 2021
January 20,
2021
Let’s Talk Security Tech About President
Biden’s Peloton Bike.
"Over
the last week there’s been a surprising amount of
concerned speculation that President Biden would be unable
to take his apparently beloved Peloton Bike to the White
House, citing security concerns."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 20, 2021
Mike Woods says older riders can still compete
with young stars like Tadej Pogačar and Marc Hirschi.
"Canadian
Woods will form part of a veteran trio at his new team
Israel Start-Up Nation, racing alongside four-time Tour de
France winner Chris Froome and Dan Martin."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Israel
Start-Up Nation/ Toni Vilches)
January 20, 2021
Pogacar brushes off Tour de France critics.
"My
performance maybe came as a surprise but was nothing
exceptional,” said Pogacar, who pulverized the opposition
on a tough time trial that left rivals trailing in his
wake."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
January 20, 2021
Chris Froome's Factor Ostro VAM.
"A new
chapter with a new team also means a new bike. Froome has
raced Pinarello's for the last 11 years of his career in
which he has achieved seven Grand Tour victories." By Graham Cottingham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veloimages/Israel
Start-Up Nation)
January 20, 2021
Electronic versus mechanical shifting: The
pros and cons.
"Pressing
a button and hearing a derailleur go “bzzzzzt” is surely
easier than pushing on a mechanical lever until it hits an
index point. Don’t get me wrong, modern mechanical
shifting is amazing."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
& Dave Rome
January 20, 2021
Bike deals: Save on road, gravel, electric
bikes and more.
"Save
money with our pick of the best deals on road, gravel,
hybrid and mountain bikes available online today." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
January 20, 2021
Q&A Cameron Wurf: ‘Cycling has biggest
impact on Kona, you win in the run.’
"Aussie
multi-sport star returned to the WorldTour in 2020 to
shine at Kona, but ended up racing more than ever expected
on the road." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
January 20, 2021
Taya Onze EVO-Light rollerless chain drops
rollers to be faster, lighter, quieter, last longer.
"Taya's
uniquely simplified Onze EVO-Light rollerless chain
promises to reshape how performance chains are made. By
removing one of just four elements that make up a bicycle
chain." By Cory
Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 20, 2021
\ Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL Review & Set Up: Timing
Data & More on Your Wrist.
"The
RIVAL automatically transitions from one activity to the
next, tracks your transition times, and records time and
other data for each segment."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Chuck Peña
January 20, 2021
January 19,
2021
Remco Evenepoel off the bike for another three
weeks.
"Evenepoel
revealed his problems at last week’s Deceunick Quick Step
media day. He was hoping to return to training this week
but a scan in Belgium on Monday convinced the team’s
medical staff to delay his return."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 19, 2021
Campbell aims to pave way for Caribbean riders
into the WorldTour.
"New
Team BikeExchange recruit Teniel Campbell is keen for her
legacy in the sport to not just be the first rider from
Trinidad and Tobago in the WorldTour peloton." (sbs.com.au) (Team
BikeExchange)
January 19, 2021
Michael Matthews: I’ve returned to
BikeExchange a more mature rider.
"His
confidence had taken a hit and his opportunities become
limited but a move back to where his career took off has
appeared to provide him a new lease of life and a spring
in his step. "
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team
BikeExchange)
January 19, 2021
Dan Martin: There’s no room for me to talk
about personal ambition - it’s never a bad thing to be
surrounded by strong riders.
"Dan
Martin says riding alongside Chris Froome and Mike Woods
at Israel Start Up Nation can only be a good thing, as the
team grows in strength for 2021."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
January 19, 2021
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January 21,
2021
Wout van Aert to remain with Jumbo Visma
through 2024.
"In
what could be called the best contract extension
announcement of all time team Jumbo Visma has put to bed
the rumblings of Wout van Aert’s contract negotiations
with other teams."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
January 21, 2021
The downfall of the Paule Ka team.
"A
tale of out of work professional cyclists, disappearing
benefactors and international finance - and the lack of
it." By Owen
Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 21, 2021
Elia Viviani aims for quick return after heart
surgery.
"Elia
Viviani will spend two weeks off the bike after undergoing
surgery to treat a cardiac arrhythmia in Ancona on
Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 21, 2021
Wildcard Dilemmas.
"It’s
not easy being a grand tour organizer at the moment and
one extra headache is which team to grant a wildcard
invitation because they can only invite two compared to
four before and the excluded teams could be in jeopardy if
sponsors flee."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
January 21, 2021
Marcel Kittel talks us through his best year.
"Marcel
Kittel has been pondering the question for a week. “How do
you define your best year? Do you take victories as the
most important factor?"
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
January 21, 2021
D'hoore to retire in 2021 but 'not counting
down the days'.
"The
Belgian sprinter has had a successful 15-year career in
both road and track racing, and she intends to enjoy her
final year in the pro peloton with SD Worx, while also
focusing on competing in the Madison at the Tokyo Olympic
Games." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD Worx)
January 21, 2021
Freeman denied tribunal adjournment to help
with COVID-19 vaccinations.
"According
to BBC Sport, Freeman, whose fitness-to-practice hearing
dates back to February 2019, asked for a delay to help
administer COVID-19 vaccinations at his NHS practice in
Lancashire."
(cyclingnews.com) Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Archive/PA
Images
January 21, 2021
Adam Hansen flexes his mechanical muscles as
he prepares for life as an Ironman.
"Australian
cycling lost one of its most fascinating characters when
Adam Hansen made the call to finish up his 17-year career
at the close of 2020."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 21, 2021
Ribble to supply Drops-Le Col team bikes for
the next two years.
"The UK-based UCI Women’s Continental cycling team signed an initial two-year deal with the Preston bike brand, which is already title sponsor of the men’s UCI Continental Ribble Weldtite team." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 21, 2021
Zwift Rolls Out Steering to Wahoo KICKR Smart
Bike.
"Tonight’s
Zwift update has enabled steering for the Wahoo KICKR Bike
(which are actually in-stock these days). This long
awaited step finally makes it possible to use all features
of Zwift in one of the most expensive smart bikes in the
game."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 21, 2021
Koo Spectro sunglasses.
"The
Koo Spectro sunglasses are striking to look at, the lenses
offer great clarity, and fogging is minimal. They come at
a price but are impressive nonetheless."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 21, 2021
Broken leg delays Will Barta’s racing season.
"Will
Barta’s debut for EF Education Nippo has been pushed back
after the American crashed following an incident with a
dog during a training session in Norway."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: CCC Team)
January 20, 2021
Elia Viviani leaves Cofidis training camp to
undergo cardiological assessment.
"The
Italian noted an anomaly in his heart rate while training
on Sunday, and he contacted his former Liquigas team
doctor Roberto Corsetti, a specialist in cardiology and
sports medicine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 20, 2021
Thomas De Gendt and Tim Wellens set new Strava
KoM on Vall d’Ebo during training race.
"Lotto
Soudal rider De Gendt and his compatriot smashed the
previous fastest time on the climb, located just inland
from Spain’s Mediterranean coast, topping the Strava
leaderboard ahead of their team-mates."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
January 20, 2021
Rally Cycling ramps up for busy spring
schedule with Spanish training camp.
"Minneapolis-based
squad set to race highly competitive Volta ao Algarve and
Volta a Catalunya in coming months."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rally Cycling/Tom Soladay
January 20, 2021
Wattbike launches new integration with Rouvy.
"Wattbike
is to offer integration with indoor cycling platform Rouvy
to give users “the world’s most authentic cycling
experience indoors,” in Wattbike’s words."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 20, 2021
Wahoo Further Clarifies Canyon / Trek / Giant
KICKR Incompatibilities with New Adapter.
"As
always, the internet does not suck at sleuthing. And it
didn’t take long after Wahoo & Canyon’s announcement
before the comments started flooding in on my older posts
and YouTube videos, telling me I was going to soon die of
a shattered bike."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
January 20, 2021
Found: Gravaa gets closer to lightweight
integrated tire pressure management system.
"In
the offroading world, onboard or central tire inflation
systems are fairly common. But in the cycling world, where
weight is a much bigger consideration, onboard tire
inflation systems have struggled to catch on." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) Photo via Gravaa Facebook
January 20, 2021
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus GPS bike computer
review.
"Garmin’s
range-topping 1030 Plus computer packs all the features
you could ever need for your rides."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 20, 2021
January 19,
2021
Tokyo Olympics 'unlikely' to go ahead says
London 2012 organizer.
"'I
would be making plans for a cancellation' says Keith
Mills, deputy chairman of the London Organizing
Committee."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 19, 2021
Kelderman and Schillinger give condition
updates after being hit by car in Italy.
"The
pair were among the worst-affected during the training
crash, with Kelderman suffering a concussion and fractured
vertebrae, and Schillinger suffering several fractured
vertebrae." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chiara
Radeschi/Bora Hansgrohe)
January 19, 2021
Contract option could tie Alaphilippe to
Deceuninck Quick Step until 2024.
"Lefevere
has cleverly protected his chances of keeping Alaphilippe
on board after 2021 by inserting a special 'market price'
clause in his current contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step
Cycling Team)
January 19, 2021
Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong
launches coaching program designed to get more women
cycling.
"KX3
Lifestyle and Coaching officially launches on Tuesday
(January 19) and will be a membership-based training and
coaching community specifically for women in cycling,
offering group rides, virtual group coaching, coffee and
wine chats, and structured workouts."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 19, 2021
The future is giant for Tibco Silicon Valley
Bank’s Sarah Gigante.
"The
future's so bright for 20-year-old phenom Sarah Gigante,
who can win races on the road and in the virtual world." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
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January 19, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten hopes to inspire with
Movistar in 2021.
"The
2019 World Champion joined her Movistar teammates at the
first training camp of the 2021 season and she is already
feeling swept up in the family-like atmosphere of her new
team." by Abby
Mickey (cyclingtips.com)photo by Gomez Sport
January 19, 2021
Bob Jungels finds more leadership chances with
move to Ag2r Citroën.
"Luxembourger
putting Ardennes and one-week stage races at center of
ambitions, but vows to return to the Tour of Flanders." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 19, 2021
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