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January 27,
2021
Sepp Kuss: I like the Grand Tours, but I have
a lot to work on to become a contender.
"The
US rider lined up in all of the team’s major targets for
the year - the Critérium du Dauphiné, the Tour de France
and the Vuelta a España - and proved himself to be one of
the strongest climbers on all three races."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KENZO
TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
January 27, 2021
UCI Cyclocross World Championships 2021 -
Preview.
"Dutch
stars Mathieu van der Poel and Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado
will be hoping to retain their UCI Cyclocross World
Championships jerseys on Belgium soil this weekend in
Oostende." By
Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 27, 2021
Vuelta a España to unveil course next month
with full three weeks of racing.
"Spanish
grand tour will return to 21 stages for 2021 following
reduced COVID edition last year."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
January 27, 2021
It wasn’t the Tour Down Under but the Festival
of Cycling was still a triumph.
"For
seven glorious minutes last Saturday afternoon, on the
winding road up Old Willunga Hill, it felt like a kind of
order had been restored to the universe."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 27, 2021
2021 WorldTour team kits: The definitive
ranking.
"The new season is upon us, and with that comes the annual helping of wildly subjective opinions about the all-important and not-at-all superficial issue of team kits." By Patrick Fletcher, Daniel Benson, Barry Ryan, Stephen Farrand, Daniel Ostanek, Kirsten Frattini, Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Various) January 27, 2021
Nukeproof launches all-new Giga super enduro
bike.
"Nukeproof
has launched an all-new enduro bike boasting a carbon
frame, 180mm of travel, and both 29-inch and 27.5-inch
wheel size options."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Nukeproof)
January 27, 2021
Castelli Clothing: Details, pricing and
specifications.
"Castelli
has earned quite a few industry-firsts as a brand; the
first brand to manufacture lycra race shorts, first
sublimated printing process for jerseys and shorts, first
thermal winter clothing, first aero skinsuit, first to
launch the y-cut chamois, first wicking fabric treatment;
the list goes on and on."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Castelli)
January 27, 2021
 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.
"Catching
up with my year in review before it gets too late.
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."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Specialized )
January 25, 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 27,
2021
Cyclocross World Championships can go ahead
with stricter measures, UCI says.
"The
international governing body has confirmed the racing in
Ostend, Belgium on January 30 and 31 will continue, but
with a reduction of accredited personnel on site and
tougher sanitary regulations."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
January 27, 2021
Heinrich Haussler set to race Cyclocross
Worlds.
"The
36-year-old Haussler, who has been a pro on the road since
2005, has taken to cyclocross as a way of maintaining
fitness for the road season over the past two seasons." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Heinrich Haussler /
Instagram)
January 27, 2021
Marianne Vos ready to prove it’s never too
late to learn with Jumbo Visma.
"Dual
structure at Jumbo Visma offers Vos the opportunity to tap
into knowledge and expertise she seeks to keep improving." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
Photo: Jumbo Visma
January 27, 2021
Peiper: This is our strongest team ever but
we’re not going to race the Tour like Ineos or Jumbo.
"According
to senior directeur sportif, Allan Peiper, the 2021 UAE
Team Emirates line-up is the strongest team that he’s ever
had the privilege to work with."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
PhotoFizza / UAE Team Emirates)
January 27, 2021
Garmin Lily Fitness Smartwatch In-Depth
Review.
"Garmin
has launched a new fitness tracker that extends the brands
offerings further into the stylish realm. On the surface
Lily might seem similar to the existing Vivomove series
(including the Vivomove Style). However, there are
numerous differences compared to that series." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
January 27, 2021
Egan Bernal returns to Europe for expected
season debut at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.
"Egan
Bernal has traveled from Colombia to Europe and is
expected to begin his 2021 season at next week’s Volta a
la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 27, 2021
Fara Cycling Announces The All-New F/AR
All-Road Bike: With Integrated Frame Bags.
"Fara
spent 18 months of product development, testing, and
refining its design to deliver an iconic example of what
All Road riding can be."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
January 27, 2021
2021 Giant TCX Advanced Pro review: CX meets
gravel?
"Key
features: Improved seated comfort, reduced weight, 1x
Shimano GRX groupset, carbon wheelset."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
January 27, 2021
New Continental Grand Prix 5000 tan wall
‘Transparent’ version launches.
"‘Transparent’
refers to the sidewall, which has an adapted construction
so that the nylon carcass can be seen - giving it the chic
tan wall that’s currently back in vogue."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
January 27, 2021
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
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UAE Tour vows strong measures in WorldTour
opener.
"Race
drawing likes of Chris Froome, Mathieu van der Poel and
Tadej Pogačar as officials press on with February dates." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
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January 27, 2021
Outer Line: A discussion with Dick Pound, the
first president of WADA.
"The
former president of WADA talks about his time in the world
of international sport and anti-doping - saying Lance
Armstrong got what he deserved, and confirming that the
2021 Tokyo Olympics will go on as currently planned." By Steve Maxwell
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January 27, 2021
Men's WorldTour team bikes 2021: A breakdown.
"With
less than one month until Omloop Het Nieuwsblad - fingers
crossed - and professional bike racing just days away from
resuming, it is about time we reminded ourselves of the
bikes set to be used during the 2021 season." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not
Found)
January 27, 2021
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana and Itzulia
Women's races added to growing list of cancellations.
"Grand
Prix de Denain Porte du Hainau, a men’s 1.Pro event that
was scheduled for March 18, has also been removed from the
calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 27, 2021
road.cc Best Cycling Accessories of the Year
2020/21.
"Here
are the top 20 cycling accessories from all those we've
reviewed on road.cc over the past 12 months." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
January 27, 2021
Miche Graff One gravel/CX crankset review.
"Want
an alternative, affordable answer to your single ring road
and CX needs? Italian brand Miche might well have the
answer." By Guy
Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
January 27, 2021
Genesis Croix De Fer 20 2021.
"Stunning
ride quality and sorted geometry makes for a fun,
multi-terrain machine, though the braking isn't
brilliant." By
Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 27, 2021
Best women’s waterproof cycling jackets: stay
warm and dry so you can pedal for longer.
"The
best women’s waterproof cycling jacket will help you ride
for longer and keep you dry, whatever the weather throws
at you." By
Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Gore Wear)
January 27, 2021
WaterField Designs Jersey Pocket Tool Case.
"The
WaterField Designs Jersey Pocket Tool Case is ideal if you
want to get rid of your saddle bag and have all of your
essentials stored together in an organized wallet, sitting
snuggly in your jersey pocket."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 27, 2021
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
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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