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Clara Honsinger roars to fourth in cyclocross
world championships.
"US
champion was only non-Dutch rider in the top-6 in
Saturday's thrilling race."
(velonews.com) Photo: (Jos Kafoe/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
January 30, 2021
Lucinda Brand takes cyclocross world
championship victory.
"The
Dutchwoman capped a dominant season with her first world
title in a thrilling three-way battle with countrywomen
Annemarie Worst and Denise Betsema. USA's Clara Honsinger
finished in 4th place."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 30, 2021
Cyclocross World Championships: Ronhaar wins
U23 men's title.
"The
19-year-old Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal rider powered into the
lead in the Ostend sand on the second lap and edged it out
to an unassailable margin to claim the rainbow jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
January 30, 2021
Wout van Aert: ‘The pressure is on Mathieu van
der Poel.’
"Van
Aert chooses to play underdog ahead of cyclocross world
championship clash despite history of success on similar
courses."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
January 30, 2021
Live: 2021 UCI Cyclocross World Championships
- Oostende 2021.
"The
2021 UCI Cyclocross World Championships will be held in
Oostende, Belgium on the 30th and 31st January 2021.
U23
Women’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 30, 2021
 January 29,
2021
Colorado phenom Madigan Munro is eyeing the
podium at U23 cyclocross worlds.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
Plapp courted by WorldTour teams after
Festival of Cycling success.
"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.
"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
January 28,
2021
Cyclocross world championships: Can Mathieu
van der Poel and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado repeat?
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.’.
"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.
"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.
"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
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
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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Van Avermaet and Naesen to start season at
Étoile de Bessèges.
"AG2R
Citroën duo Greg Van Avermaet and Oliver Naesen will start
the 2021 season at the Étoile de Bessèges next week
following the postponement of the Vuelta a la Comunitat
Valenciana and the Vuelta a Andalucía."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 30, 2021
Clásica de Almería set to go ahead on February
14.
"The
Clásica de Almería is now the only Spanish event left on
the UCI calendar in February after the cancellation or
postponement of the remainder of the early-season events
in the country."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January 30, 2021
How to watch the Grand Prix Marseillaise -
Live stream.
"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 30, 2021
Evoc Multi Frame Pack review.
"The
Evoc Multi Frame Pack is useful 1L frame bag with just
enough space for a tube, tools and snacks. It fits a
variety of frame shapes across gravel and mountain bikes,
and while it's a little pricey it's tough, well stitched
and even comes with frame saver tape."
By Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 30, 2021
January 29,
2021
Kelderman: I saw the car coming but I couldn't
even brake.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
What’s the difference between a cyclocross
bike and a gravel bike?
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
Six riders who could replace Tom Dumoulin at
the Tour de France.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
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2021 EF Education Nippo kit unveiled: Less
controversy and more tongue in cheek.
"After
being fined $4,000 for its ‘non-compliant’ kit at last
year’s Giro d’Italia, US team EF Education Nippo has
unveiled its new Rapha kit for 2021, and it appears to be
remarkably tame by comparison."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: EF
Education Nippo )
January 30, 2021
Gulo Composites GRX-SL wheelset review: Carbon
spokes for a pillowy ride.
"Gulo
Composites clearly believes wholeheartedly in the virtues
of its proprietary fiber composite spokes seeing as how
its entire wheel range is built with them."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
January 30, 2021
Lezyne Flow Tool Caddy Pro.
"Carrying
bits and bobs on the bike can be a challenge, and the
Lezyne Flow Tool Caddy Pro is a light but sturdy solution
that looks good and works well. It's not fully waterproof
though, it takes up a space for drinks."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 30, 2021
Topeak FlashStand Slim X Bike Stand.
"The
Topeak FlashStand Slim X is a compact, pocketable way to
keep your bike upright for storage or photos. It's really
limited to road bikes with skinny tires though, and you
need to check your crank arm dimensions to be sure it will
fit." By Mike
Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
January 30, 2021
January 2,
2021
Report: Marc Hirschi had 1 million reasons to
join UAE Team Emirates.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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″?
"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?
"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
January 28,
2021
Trek Segafredo increases women’s base salary
to equal male teammates.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
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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