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January 29, 2021





Colorado phenom Madigan Munro is eyeing the podium at U23 cyclocross worlds.

Byoverlay"After a two months training and racing in Belgium, the 19-year old is ready to throw elbows with the world's best." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Jivan West

January 29, 2021





Mathieu van der Poel spies fourth cyclocross world title in the sand of Ostende.

(velonews.com)overlay"Defending champion has scouted the worlds' course and says he's not concerned by Wout van Aert's strong record on beachy circuits." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 29, 2021





Tom Pidcock: I already feel at home at Ineos - part one of my career is almost complete.

Byoverlay"Tom Pidcock is determined to end his cyclocross season on a high before embarking on the next chapter in his career at Ineos Grenadiers." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 29, 2021





Looking to the Future with Katie Compton - The Euro Exit Interview.

Byoverlay"Compton has pretty much won everything there is to win in cyclocross over her long, illustrious career, except the rainbow jersey. She’s won the World Cup overall, taken home silver and bronze at Worlds, has a closet full of stars and stripes and claimed nearly every major domestic cyclocross race over the years." By Brandon Grant (cxmagazine.com) © Cyclocross Magazine

January 29, 2021





Live: 2021 UCI Cyclocross World Championships - Oostende 2021.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The 2021 UCI Cyclocross World Championships will be held in Oostende, Belgium on the 30th and 31st January 2021.

Schedule:

U23 Women’s: Saturday 30, 13:30 CET / 07:30 EST.
Elite Women’s: Saturday 30, 15:00 CET / 09:00 EST.

U23 Men’s: Sunday 31, 13:30 CET / 07:30 EST.
Elite Men’s: Sunday 31, 1500 CET / 09:00 EST." (cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





Plapp courted by WorldTour teams after Festival of Cycling success.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Lucas Plapp has got a wealth of options for a potential WorldTour spot after the Tokyo Olympic Games, with teams getting in touch with the Australia 20-year-old." (sbs.com.au) (Santos Festival of Cycling)

January 29, 2021





Bike Test: Colnago Concept.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"With a lot of current aero road bicycles on the market that come with an integrated bar/stem system to maximize drag reduction, Colnago chose to go with a standard bar and stem, resulting in an easier and more user-friendly way to personalize the parts." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021



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January 28, 2021





Cyclocross world championships: Can Mathieu van der Poel and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado repeat?

Byoverlay"Here's a full preview of this weekend's racing, from the curveball sandy course to the American challengers and a broadcaster guide." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Riders hoping early-season European races can survive.

Byoverlay"Next week’s Etoile de Bessèges and Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana attract big-name WorldTour riders." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

January 28, 2021





Teams hopeful for European season debut at GP Marseillaise.

(velonews.com)overlay"Organizers say the one-day French race this weekend is still set to go despite a recent wave of cancellations." (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)

January 28, 2021





2021 Tour Series moved to August.

Byoverlay"The Tour Series of criterium races held in city centers around Great Britain has been postponed to August 2021, organizers SweetSpot announced." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix)

January 28, 2021





USA Cycling’s doctor doubtful for spring races: ‘My gut instinct is the fall can be fairly normal.’.

Byoverlay"Dr. Roshon said that the current national situation would make it extremely risky to hold cycling races - specifically amateur, participant-driven events - in the coming weeks." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)

January 28, 2021





Brutal Colorado gravel race turns socially distanced with new GPS format.

Byoverlay"You will need to select a day / start time and these spots are very limited to keep everybody safely distanced. So rally your crew and let’s have some fun this winter!" By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Sodium bicarbonate can boost sprint performance by three per cent, says new study.

Byoverlay"During the testing protocol half of the group ingested 300mg per kilogram of body weight of sodium bicarbonate, 150mg per kg before the test and 150mg per kg during the three hour simulated bike race." By Paul Knott (cyclingweekly.com)(Image by Dan Gould)

January 28, 2021



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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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay
"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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Castelli)

January 27, 2021





January 26, 2021






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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January 29, 2021





Kelderman: I saw the car coming but I couldn't even brake.

Byoverlay"Now home, and back on the path to the Tour de France in July, Wilco Kelderman knows that he was lucky to escape with relatively minor injuries after the driver of an SUV reportedly cut across the Dutchman and six of his teammates on their final training ride in Italy earlier this month." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chiara Radeschi/Bora Hansgrohe)

January 29, 2021





Pressure mounts on spring race calendar.

Byoverlay"Pressure on the race calendar is mounting across Europe, increasing the risk of further postponements and cancellations across the spring racing program." By Jeremy Whittle (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 29, 2021





Tour of the Gila rescheduled for September.

Byoverlay"New Mexico’s Tour of the Gila has traded April showers for September sunshine. The race moved the April 28 start date back to September 29." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)

January 29, 2021





Zwift transparency and the role of dual recording during racing.

Byoverlay"How Zwift and the eRacing community is combating weight, height, and equipment doping." By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Zwift / ZwiftPower)

January 29, 2021





How to watch the Grand Prix Marseillaise - Live stream.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"The 2021 French calendar's traditional opening race, the Grand Prix Cycliste la Marseillaise, is due to take place on Sunday, January 31."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 29, 2021





What’s the difference between a cyclocross bike and a gravel bike?

Byoverlay"While there are certainly similarities between gravel and cyclocross bikes, it’s reductive to say that they’re the same thing." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





PNW Components Coast Stem.

Byoverlay"The PNW Components Coast Stem is the perfect companion to the super-wide Coast Bar, but it's also a good stem in its own right, with a really nifty adjustable mount and a lifetime warranty." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





Gear Break: Samurai Bike, Dynaplug, KICKR Hardware, NASA Clothing, OSMO Nutrition and 25% Off Pegatin.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"Gear Break: New kit and a discount voucher: Scalatore Samurai - The latest super bike from Czech bicycle manufacturer Festka, the new Dynaplug Racer Pro, more..."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





Tire pressure monitoring from SKS, winter road shoes from Lake and CrankBrothers’ latest multi-tool.

Byoverlay"Before we close another working week with a selection of the best bits to land at our home offices, here’s a recap on what you may have missed." By Oli Woodman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021



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Six riders who could replace Tom Dumoulin at the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"While the Dutch team have publicly and privately backed Dumoulin as he takes stock ahead of his next move, the reality is that they cannot wait until late July to see if the former Giro d'Italia winner will be eligible for the Tour." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Primoz Roglic opens up about defeat at the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Primož Roglič has spoken at length about losing the 2020 Tour de France to Tadej Pogačar in the final time trial, describing defeat as “brutal, devastating." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 28, 2021





Greg Van Avermaet gets taste of ‘wet’ cobbles in Paris Roubaix test.

(velonews.com)overlay"Ag2r Citroën tests tires, wheels on a soggy day over key sectors of Paris Roubaix route." (velonews.com) Photo: AG2R CITROEN TEAM / KBLB

January 28, 2021





Garry Wiggins: A Legend With A Tragic End.

Byoverlay"Gary Wiggins, father of the Olympic pursuit champion, Bradley Wiggins, rode 73 sixes in his career, including a win at Bremen in 1985 with Britain’s Tony Doyle." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com)

January 28, 2021





Salsa Vaya: Steel is still real in 2021.

(velonews.com)overlay"The triple-butted CroMoly frame geometry was designed for stable handling when riding loaded on rough surfaces." (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Salsa Cycles

January 28, 2021





Rotor’s new Aldhu Carbon modular crankset works with nearly everything.

Byoverlay"Well-known for its prowess crafting components from machined aluminum, Spanish component brand Rotor is finally making the leap to the composites world with a carbon fiber version of its Aldhu modular crankset." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)

January 28, 2021





road.cc’s Best Cycling Components of the Year 2020/21.

Byoverlay"We reviewed more components than ever before on road.cc in 2020 and here are the very best of them." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 28, 2021





Enve expands Foundation mid-price carbon range with two new gravel wheelsets.

byoverlay"The new AG25 and AG28 carbon wheelsets are made in Utah, and include some of the same technologies found on the brand’s top-end G23 and G27 wheelsets." by Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photo by Enve

January 28, 2021





PNW Components Coast Handlebar.

Byoverlay"An excellent way to get more control and comfort for rougher rides, with lots of space for bar toys." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

January 28, 2021





Bike Test: Cannondale CAAD13.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Cannondale’s latest CAAD release follows in line with the complete modernization on the road side that the brand has seen over the last couple of years." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

January 28, 2021





Decathlon embraces ‘circular economy’ with incentives to repair and recycle bikes.

Byoverlay"Seeks to encourage customers to recycle or repair their bikes, instead of buying new ones." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com)Photo by Robert DEYRAIL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

January 28, 2021



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January 27, 2021





Cyclocross World Championships can go ahead with stricter measures, UCI says.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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





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Suzanne Morphew Vanished in May - and Community Wants to Keep Her on People's Minds.

Byoverlay"Morphew’s bike, according to CBS4 Denver and Fox 21, and a "personal item," according to the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office, were recovered during a search near her Maysville home, but little else is known about her disappearance." By KC Bake (people.com) Photo: Inside Edition

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January 2, 2021





Report: Marc Hirschi had 1 million reasons to join UAE Team Emirates.

(velonews.com)overlay"French daily L'Equipe cites sources saying Swiss star felt under-appreciated and under-paid at former team." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 29, 2021





Domingos Gonçalves handed four-year ban for Biological Passport abnormalities.

Byoverlay"Having been provisionally suspended since December 2019, the 31-year-old is now banned until 2023." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 29, 2021





New partnership will see USA Cycling recognize NICA race results.

(velonews.com)overlay"After years of operating independently of one another, USA Cycling and NICA have launched an official partnership." (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy NICA

January 29, 2021





road.cc's Cycling Gadgets of the Year 2020/21.

(road.cc)overlay"Our reviewers have tried out loads of bike-related gadgets over the past year and here are the very best of them." (road.cc) (Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





Rapha expands women’s roster.

Byoverlay"As part of the company’s commitment to further promote and grow women’s cycling, in 2021 Lael Wilcox and Sarah Sturm will represent the brand." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





Bora Hansgrohe and Deceuninck Quick Step looking to ditch tubular tires entirely.

Byoverlay"Both teams already committed to clinchers for all races 'except classics' with testing on cobbles ongoing." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)

January 29, 2021





Why would you want a wheel size larger than 29″?

Byoverlay"Little did I know it would convince Shaquille O'Neal (7’1”), Rudy Gobert (7’1”), Kevin Durant (6’11”), Lebron James (6’8”), Mark Eaton (7’4”) or Rik Smits (7’3”) and hundreds of other tall cyclists." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021





2021 WorldTour team bikes and equipment - Who’s riding what?

Byoverlay"BikeRadar's guide to all the shiny new bikes and flashy kit in the men's WorldTour this season." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

January 29, 2021



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January 28, 2021





Trek Segafredo increases women’s base salary to equal male teammates.

Byoverlay"As published on the UCI website, men's WorldTour teams are obliged to pay their riders a base wage of €40,045 (employed) or €65,673 (self-employed)." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek Segafredo)

January 28, 2021





Utah cyclists may be allowed to pass stops signs to make the roads safer.

Byoverlay"The Utah House of Representatives will now consider a new change to the law to allow cyclists to pass through stop signs as if they are yield signs if the road is clear of proceeding traffic." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Peter Sagan suffers training crash on 31st birthday.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Sagan turned 31 on Tuesday, but his celebrations were dampened by a crash during a pre-season ride." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

January 28, 2021





No Under 23 world title for Eekhoff: Appeal reaches dead end at CAS.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fourteen months after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over his controversial disqualification from the 2019 World Championships Under 23 road race, Nils Eekhoff's case has been deemed inadmissible." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

January 28, 2021





CPA’s Gianni Bugno blames barriers, not Dylan Groenewegen for severity of Poland crash.

(velonews.com)overlay"Reacting to press reports that Groenewegen allegedly received death threats and required police protection in the wake of the horrific crash last summer, Bugno insisted it was the barriers that led to the severe injuries." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





2021 Team Preview: Alé BTC Ljubljana Cipollini.

Byoverlay"The team is heading into their second season as a Women's WorldTeam after they combined forces between the former teams Alé Cipollini and BTC Ljubljana in 2020." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Cycling’s anti-doping arm fully operational under ITA since January.

Byoverlay"The move sees the shuttering of the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation, which was created as an independent body in 2008, with 11 of its 13 staffers moving across to the ITA, a new anti-doping body that is positioned within the larger Olympic movement." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

January 28, 2021





Cipollini MCM AllRoad: Mama Mia! Our Ultimate Gravel Bike.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"We loved the design of this frame from the first time we saw it. The 40mm tire clearance makes this an all-around bike - a category often capped at 35mm or 38mm tires." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)

January 28, 2021





The Best Things To Carry On Every Ride in 2021.

(Imageoverlay"It’s not just about flat repair it’s about being self-sufficient. I don’t try to cover every scenario but I do try to be reasonably prepared for a wide range of possible needs." (Image Credit not Found) By Josh Ross (cycletechreview.com)

January 28, 2021



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UAE Tour vows strong measures in WorldTour opener.

Byoverlay"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) Photo: UAE Tour

January 27, 2021





Outer Line: A discussion with Dick Pound, the first president of WADA.

Byoverlay"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 (velonews.com) Photo: AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

January 27, 2021





Men's WorldTour team bikes 2021: A breakdown.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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







Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"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."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)





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