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January 26,
2021
Shimano's neutral service bikes: What's under
the blue paint?
"A pro
bike analysis of a different kind. We take a closer look
at the blue bikes that make up Shimano's neutral service." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
January 26, 2021
Romain Bardet still to decide on 2021 Grand
Tour plans at DSM.
"Romain
Bardet (Team DSM) has yet to decide if he will join fellow
countryman Thibaut Pinot (Groupama FDJ) in riding the Giro
d’Italia instead of the Tour de France this season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Team DSM)
January 26, 2021
Eric Young leads 10-rider roster for Elevate
Webiplex Pro Cycling.
"The
Elevate Webiplex Pro Cycling Team returns as a UCI
Continental team in 2021 with four new faces on its
10-rider roster. Three young Americans have been added
this year - Tyrel Fuchs, Eddy Huntsman and Eli Husted." By Jackie Tyson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Lucy Thornton)
January 26, 2021
Racing without a team: Santos Festival of
Cycling’s lone raider Alana Forster.
"The
emergency department doctor, twice awarded the most
competitive rider, placed 26 on GC while racing solo." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sarah Reed)
January 26, 2021
130 years of Cycling - How it all
began.
"Cycling
Weekly magazine celebrates its 130th year through
2021. The story of how it all began is one of quiet
revolution inspired by a group of young men in a
drastically changing cycling scene."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 26, 2021
Moots Vamoots RCS: US brand launches all-new
titanium bike that can do ‘just about anything.’
"The
bike is designed to cover a mix of ever-changing surfaces:
Smooth pavement, rougher chipseal, and well maintained
dirt roads that are common fare in Routt County, the home
of Moots." By
Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Jaegher Ascender Pure + Classified, a custom
1x 2x Di2 stainless steel all-road bike for Tom Boonen.
"Starting
with the Jaegher premium, custom stainless steel Ascender
Pure road bike, the bike is one of the first to get
Classified Cycling’s unique electronic, internally
shifting hub to double the gear range of the otherwise
single ring Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) all photos c. Jaegher &
Classified Cycling
January 26, 2021
Sportful clothing: Details, pricing and
highlights.
"Want
to know your Giara from your Fiandre? Here's everything
you need to know about the latest range of Sportful
clothing." By
Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sportful)
January 26, 2021
road.cc’s Best Cycling Clothing of the Year
2020/21.
"Check
out the very best kit that we've reviewed over the past 12
months, with products for every season."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Specialized S-works Ares Road Shoes Review.
"These
shoes really are world class. Light, stiff and comfy, but
as always premium products come at a premium price.
Pitched as the fastest road shoe ever made, developed
entirely around the Specialized sprint riders." By Jack Schofield
(cyclestore.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
January 25,
2021
Editor’s Choice: Zap’s big screen of 2020.
I’ve
made some additions to encompass the full year…
And
if you’ll indulge me, some more personal inclusions."
By
Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Boonen vs Cancellara: Best of enemies.
"Rivalries are an integral part of the entertainment of sport. They elevate the great to the iconic." By Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 25, 2021
Best eBike motors: Everything you need to
know.
"The
eBike motor is integral to the frame and cannot be easily
swapped like other components, so here's everything you
need to know before you buy your next electric bike." By Lance Branquinho
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized )
January 25, 2021
Gore cycling clothing 2021 overview.
"Gore
cycling clothing is a byword for waterproof excellence,
but with terms like C5 and Infinium, it can be confusing.
Here's everything you need to know."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Gore)
January 25, 2021
USA Crits to offer $150,000 purse to 10
women’s teams and 14 men’s teams.
"All
10 races in the 2021 USA Crits series will be
live-streamed for free on usacrits.tv with a total
of 20 days of races to be broadcast during the season." (velonews.com) Photo: Visit
Dallas DNA
January 25, 2021
Minoura's 2021 indoor training lineup includes
smart trainers and hybrid rollers.
"A
pioneer in indoor cycling equipment launches smart
trainers at a few price points."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Minoura
January 25, 2021
An end to data doping: Could this body motion
sensor revolutionize indoor cycling?
"Incus
would use body measuring technology to alter how an avatar
looks depending on whether the rider is in the drops, out
of the saddle, sitting upright to climb or descending, as
well as changing their CdA (drag) in game."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: James Poole
January 25, 2021
Boardman SLR 8.8 road bike review.
"The
Boardman SLR 8.8's well thought-out spec leads to a ride
that surpasses its budget pricetag."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Lorrenzo Manzin wins Classica Comunitat
Valenciana.
"Frenchman,
Lorrenzo Manzin, outsprints Mikel Aristi (Spa), Amaury
Capiot (Bel)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photos: teamtotaldirectenergie.com)
January 24, 2021
Luke Durbridge, Sarah Gigante seal overall at
Santos Festival of Cycling.
"Having
both held comfortable leads in the GC after stage 3
Saturday, the duo safely navigated the final criterium in
Adelaide to seal their victories. The men’s race was won
from a sprint by Sam Welsford (Garmin Australia) as
Durbridge finished in the pack behind."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 24, 2021
Santos Festival of Cycling: Welsford takes
stage 4 while Durbridge holds firm on GC.
"Sam
Welsford (Team Garmin Australia) showed just why he’s
wearing the Australian criterium champion’s jersey, taking
victory on stage 4 at the Santos Festival of Cycling while
Luke Durbridge (Team BikeExchange) took the overall
jersey." By
Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
January 24, 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 26,
2021
Florida offers to host Olympics if Tokyo
organizers are forced to cancel.
"Jimmy
Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, reached out
to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas
Bach to offer his Florida as an alternative site for the
upcoming Summer Games in case the Tokyo event is
canceled."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by: Unsplash/Alex Smith
January 26, 2021
Sven and Thibau Nys: The past and future of
cyclocross.
"Merckx,
Nys, Zabel, Backstedt, Van Poppel, Knetemann, Roche,
Dekker - all big names in the history of cycling. Their
sons or daughters follow in their footsteps." By José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 26, 2021
World Cyclocross Championships confirmed to go
forward by UCI, Belgian officials.
"Stricter
health measures are in place, and event organizer asks
fans to ‘enjoy it from the living room."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 26, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel: It will be 50-50 with
Van Aert at the Worlds.
"Unbeaten
since December 27 - he won the last five cyclocross races
he had raced - Mathieu van der Poel had to accept the
defeat in Overijse behind a stronger Wout Van Aert." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
January 26, 2021
Vuelta a Murcia latest February race
postponed.
"The
category 2.1 race was due to go ahead on February 12-13,
but the organizers stated on Tuesday that it has been
compelled to postpone the race until May 21-22." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 26, 2021
Amateur rider banned for four years after
positive doping test for salbutamol.
"The
unnamed Dutch rider has spoken publicly about his positive
test from 2019, after finishing third in an amateur race
in the Netherlands, which has resulted in a harsh
suspension from racing."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Yegor
AleyevTASS via Getty Images)
January 26, 2021
Wahoo's new Kickr Direct Connect cable system
will eradicate dropouts for good.
"Wahoo-developed
ethernet cable system designed to reliably hardwire a
computer system or home network router to your smart turbo
trainer." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo)
January 26, 2021
Fasted Riding? Fad or Fact?
"I
found the idea of fasted training an interesting topic and
it remains one of my favorite training tactics nearly 4
years later. What is it and is it right for you?" By Scott Steele
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 26, 2021
Scott Addict RC 20 road bike test.
"The
Addict RC 20 Disc is made with Scott’s HMX carbon layup.
Scott offers three different levels for the Addict line,
including the HMX SL that is only available in the Addict
Ultimate, and the HMF, which is used in the entry-level
Addict 30."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Can your electronic device run Zwift?
"You have more options than you think - here are the Zwift compatible devices." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) January 26, 2021
Cyclocross World Championships set to go
ahead.
"The
UCI has already canceled the Junior races but Elite and
Under 23 races for men and women are still scheduled. As
part of a 20-page protocol, riders, team staff, media and
everyone allowed to attend the races have to show proof of
a negative PCR test."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 25, 2021
Van der Poel, Alvarado headline Dutch team for
'cross Worlds.
"Dutch
federation aiming for four titles at UCI Cyclocross World
Championships with Bakker and Kamp also favorites" (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images Sport)
January 25, 2021
2021 Team Trends: A Superficial, Relative
Assessment.
"Just
busting through the offseason doldrums, wondering when
racing is going to... oh wait, there’s racing right now?
Kinda maybe? Something in New Zealand? Well, hope springs
anew and the GP La Marseillaise hasn’t said no yet." By Chris Fontecchio
(podiumcafe.com)Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
January 25, 2021
Top 5 road bike trends for 2021.
"Road
bike technology refuses to stand still - bike brands won’t
have that - but what’s in store for the year ahead?" (bikeradar.com) (Credit not
Found)
January 25, 2021
Movistar are launching an e-racing team and
they're looking for riders.
"The
successful riders will walk away with a one-year contract
with Movistar’s all-new e-racing team, which will come
with a host of additional benefits besides the WorldTour
kudos." By Josh
Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
January 25, 2021
Trek Domane AL Disc 4 review: An astounding
and affordable all-roader.
"Much
like Trek’s more premium carbon fiber Domane offerings,
this new aluminum version aims to offer plenty of
versatility via combining (super-)wide tire clearance with
a comfortable fit and a sporty road-bike feel." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith & Dave
Rome
January 25, 2021
MT Zoom Ultralight Inline Carbon Seatpost
review.
"At
148g, the MT Zoom Ultralight Inline Carbon Seatpost is
probably the lightest seatpost we've ever tested. This
narrow, 27.2mm version performed perfectly for our test." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Electric bike deals: Discounts on road, hybrid
and mountain eBikes.
"Electric
bikes promise the world but often fail to deliver,
instead, save money on quality eBikes with our pick of the
best electric bike deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
January 25, 2021
Cyclocross World Cup: Wout van Aert, Ceylin
del Carmen Alvarado win final round in Overijse.
"Van
Aert and Lucinda Brand wrap up World Cup overall with
world championships approaching next weekend." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
January 24, 2021
Alvarado wins elite women's Cyclocross World
Cup in Overijse.
"World
champion Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) used
her technical ability to ride away from her rivals and
clinch victory in the final World Cup round at Overijse." By Ben Goddard
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 24, 2021
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January 26,
2021
Groenewegen received police protection after
death threats.
"In an
interview with Dutch magazine Helden, the Jumbo
Visma sprinter recounted how one package delivered to his
home contained a noose for him and his partner to hang
their newborn child."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 26, 2021
Team Sky doctor complicit in doping.
"A
tribunal into the conduct of former British Cycling doctor
Richard Freeman was told Monday that its “inextricable
conclusion” must be that he ordered testosterone for
doping purposes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
January 26, 2021
‘I’m just a kid from Slovenia’: How the Tour
de France yellow jersey failed to change the life of Tadej
Pogačar.
"The
22-year-old Slovenian is a likeable champion, and
currently preparing for his first season as a Tour de
France winner."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com)(Tadej
Pogačar/Instagram/Getty)
January 26, 2021
Grand (Tour) Plans: Who's racing where in
2021.
"Pogačar
aims for Tour de France and Vuelta, Pinot and Nibali
target the Giro d'Italia, Froome could ride both." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 26, 2021
Bevin predicts 2021 season will 'have the same
sense of urgency as 2020.'.
"New
Israel Start-Up Nation recruit set on repeating 2019 time
trialing success."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Israel Start-Up Nation)
January 26, 2021
Power Analysis: Zwift team time trial vs
Tirreno Adriatico team time trial.
"Take
a dive into the numbers from two different TTTs - one on
Zwift and one from the 2018 Tirreno Adriatico - and see
just how realistic Zwift is."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January 26, 2021
Endurance Sports Industry Suffers Over $1
Billion Loss Due to Mandates and Shutdowns.
"California
Coalition of Endurance Sports Reports Projected Loss of
Over $1 Billion in Economic Activity and $70mm in
Charitable Contributions Due to Mandates"
(SoCalCycling.com) (Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Campagnolo N3W in detail: How Campy’s new
freehub body fits all 10-13 speed cassettes.
"The
middle of last year Campagnolo came out with an all-new
N3W freehub body standard that is unique in that it is
both forward AND backwards-compatible."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Bike Test: Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0.
"As
famous as Canyon has become as a pro-level race bike, the
Endurace is a bike best suited for the non-racer looking
for a bike that delivers steady handling and plenty of
compliance."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
January 26, 2021
Oakley launches customization program with
“40-million different combinations.”
"Depending
on the exact model of sunglasses, you can customize the
color and specifications of a number of different
components."By
Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Oakley
January 26, 2021
Closing argument: Tribunal is told that
Freeman ordered testosterone ‘to dope a rider.’
"Freeman
is accused of having ordered Testogel packets to British
Cycling headquarters in 2011 “knowing or believing” the
drug was for an athlete."
(cyclingtips.com) By Dane Cash (Image Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Will Barta’s 2021 season delayed by broken
leg.
"The
new addition to the EF Education Nippo team is recovering
from a collision with a dog last month."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January 25, 2021
Tara Gins denied management role due to
previous modeling photoshoots.
"Gins,
30, who rode in the women’s pro ranks between 2016 and
2020, and became the race director for the women’s version
of Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tara
Gins)
January 25, 2021
Peloton braces for disruptions as European
race calendar draws closer.
"A
wave of early season cancellations and worsening health
conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
Photo: Marcio Machado
January 25, 2021
24 Teams Are Selected as 2021 USA CRITS D1
Teams.
"14
men’s teams and 10 women’s teams will race across the 10
USA CRITS national calendar events as D1 Teams." (socalcycling.com)
January 25, 2021
Ben O'Connor: Change of scenery at AG2R
Citröen is perfect for me.
"The
25-year-old, who moves on from four years at the South
African team to join AG2R Citröen, which has undergone a
full rebuild through the winter."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vincent
Curutchet / AG2R Citröen)
January 25, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Electronic
Drivetrains.
"Upgrading
or updating your bike to an electronic drivetrain is
slowly becoming more affordable, and makes a lot of
sense." By Joe
Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Richie Porte's new Pinarello Dogma F12.
"Back
to Pinarello for the Tasmanian, we take a closer look at
his ride from the Santos Festival of Cycling." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kevin Anderson)
January 25, 2021
road.cc’s Best Cycling Wheels of the Year
2020/21.
"Wheels
are often the biggest upgrade that we make to our bikes,
and here are the very best that we've reviewed on road.cc
over the past year."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 25, 2021
Sorry Taya, your new rollerless chain isn’t an
innovation.
"Rollerless
chains are nothing new. They were the industrial staple
until the late 1800s when roller chains came in and took
over due to significant benefits in system wear
resistance." By
Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 24, 2021
Jumbo Visma rally around Tom Dumoulin but
start to look ahead.
"There
are also riders who will seize the opportunity. Spots
become available in beautiful races’ says Zeeman" (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
January 24, 2021
Retired Belgian pro refused DS work on men’s
team because of ‘inappropriate’ photos.
"Tara
Gins says an unnamed men's team revoked a verbal agreement
for work in light of 'inappropriate' photos taken during a
paid modelling shoot."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com)Tara Gins (Tara
Gins/Instagram)
January 24, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
any bicycle type."
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