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Daily News: February 10, 2021




February 10, 2021





Mont Ventoux returns as kingmaker at Tour de la Provence.

Byoverlay"Julian Alaphilippe, Egan Bernal, Arnaud Démare and an ascent of the fearsome Ventoux headline four-stage race this week." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)

February 10, 2021





Preview: Alaphilippe and Bernal top stellar Tour de la Provence field.

Byoverlay"There are no fewer than 14 WorldTour teams among the 20 squads on the start-line, with world champion Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step), sprinters Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ) and Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates), and new Qhubeka Assos team leader Fabio Aru among the big names." By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team)

February 10, 2021





O'Connor and Haig debut with new teams at Tour de Provence.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Ben O'Connor and Jack Haig get their first outings for their new teams, respectively AG2R Citroen and Bahrain Victorious as the pair tackle what shapes as an important 2021 seasons for both." (sbs.com.au) (AG2R Citroen)

February 10, 2021





Fabio Aru readies for racing.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Team Qhubeka Assos announced that Fabio Aru will be one of six debutants in the seven rider line-up for Tour de la Provence, starting on Thursday." (roadbikeaction.com) Press Release

February 10, 2021





Sarah Roy on her first national title: ‘It’s not just the result, it’s how I did it.’

Byoverlay"The newly-crowned Aussie champ begins her 2021 season with a bang and has high hopes for the Classics and beyond." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Peter Mundy/Getty Images

February 10, 2021





Lachlan Morton and Alex Howes dominate leaderboard in Old Man Winter Rally.

Byoverlay"The WorldTour pros, both riding for EF Education Nippo, have taken on the brutal 100km off-road event in their home state Colorado." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

February 10, 2021





From addiction to abstinence: What I learned from 12 months without coffee.

Byoverlay"It’s been a year now since I last had coffee. When I tell people that, their first reaction is shock and surprise that I’ve abstained for this long." By Andy van Bergen (cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith

February 10, 2021





Joe Martin Stage Race returns with new August date in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This year's late-summer event will welcome professional and elite amateur men and women road cycling teams to gather in Fayetteville for four stages, including time trials, road races and criteriums." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: NWA Photo)

February 10, 2021





Panaracer is now Abus Pro Gravel.

Byoverlay"The squad that dominated so many gravel races in recent years has a new name and a new look. Will their results continue as gravel continues to get more competitive?" By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





What’s wrong with Chris Froome’s disc brakes?

Byoverlay"We’ve re-watched Froome's review, paying particular attention to his comments about what he doesn’t like about those disc brakes, and we’ve noted the likely causes, the fixes, and how to avoid the issues in the first place." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Road bike disc brakes: Everything you need to know.

Byoverlay"What they disc brakes, how do they work, and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





2021 Le Tour de La Provence Live video stream.

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February 9, 2021





Five things to look out for at Tour de la Provence 2021.

Byoverlay"A top notch start list, a return to Mont Ventoux and the same crazy leader's jersey - this four day race is likely to be a great watch." By Tim Bonville-Ginn  (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 9, 2021





How to watch Tour de la Provence - live TV and streaming.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The four-day race starts on Thursday and includes a partial climb of Mont Ventoux. There are a host of big names on the start list." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 9, 2021





‘We are definitely one of the strongest teams out there’: The two best friends aiming to deny Van der Poel and Van Aert in the Classics.

Byoverlay"Former world champion Mads Pedersen and Jasper Stuyven are preparing to frustrate the sport's two headline figures in the Classics." By Chris Marshall-Bell (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com)

February 9, 2021





Megan Jastrab and Kendall Ryan receive grants from the Catlin Fund.

(velonews.com)overlay"Team USA’s Olympic long team athletes Megan Jastrab and Kendall Ryan have received funding from the Kelly Catlin Fund to support their Olympic dreams on the track." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images, Chris Graythen

February 9, 2021





Power analysis: What it takes to qualify for the Movistar Team Challenge on Zwift.

Byoverlay"With an opportunity to join the Movistar esports squad, qualification events to make it to the identification round in Zwift were super competitive." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) Photo: SnowyMountain Photography

February 9, 2021



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February 8, 2021





Geraint Thomas: Bessèges was a shock to the system.

Byoverlay"Thomas finished 49th overall on GC, more than five minutes down on race winner Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal), in what was the Welshman’s first competitive outing since he was forced to abandon the Giro d’Italia in early October." By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Lucinda Brand welcomes more teams with dual structures: ‘It’s huge for women’s cycling.’

Byoverlay"Cyclocross world champion and road star hopes others follow in the footsteps of Cofidis and Ag2r Citroën in planning to launch women's teams." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Not starting a Team Sky women’s squad was ‘an oversight,’ says former CEO.

Byoverlay"Fran Millar, who left the British WorldTour outfit in 2020 after 11 years with Sky, has revealed the decision not to a launch a women’s team in the early years was made at board level." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Which GC contenders are heading to each Grand Tour in 2021?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Another year, another set of Grand Tours. Last year’s were alright, weren’t they? Back in March it was touch and go whether we’d get any, and then next thing we knew we’d had three in the space of just 91 days." (cyclingweekly.com) (Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Nacer Bouhanni seeks Milan Sanremo glory this season.

(cycling.today)overlay"At the age of 30, Nacer Bouhanni still dreams of winning Milan Sanremo, but realizes that winning ‘La Primavera’ is getting harder and harder for a sprinter." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

February 8, 2021





Untold stories from the Aus nationals.

Byoverlay"Some of the compelling stories that didn't quite get their own article! Five of the best stories from the national championships outside of the winning of each race." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (AusCycling/Con Chronis)

February 8, 2021





Canyon responds to Aeroad seatpost concerns – and new patent hints at developments to come.

Byoverlay"The brand’s newest Aeroad features a redesigned seatpost, which uses a truncated design whereby the lower half - which is hidden within the frame - is significantly thinner." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 8, 2021





Bivo stainless steel cycling water bottles: Details and ride impressions.

Byoverlay"There are some neat, environmentally friendly features, but it’s relatively heavy, expensive, and you can’t squeeze it." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 8, 2021





February 7, 2021





Tim Wellens wins Étoile de Bèsseges.

Byoverlay"Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) took the overall victory at the Étoile de Bèsseges, riding a solid final time trial to finish in fourth place on the stage and secure the orange jersey in Alès." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

February 7, 2021






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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February 10, 2021





Teams announced for 2021 Giro d’Italia, including Alberto Contador’s squad and Alpecin Fenix.

Byoverlay"The organizers announced which team has qualified by ranking and who has received wildcard invitations." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

February 10, 2021





Wildcards named for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad men and women's races.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A total of 24 teams will compete in the women's 1.Pro-ranked race in its 16th edition with the aim of unseating Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar), the 2020 winner." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 10, 2021





Richard Carapaz to start season at Volta a Catalunya.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Richard Caparaz will begin his 2021 season at the Volta a Catalunya in March. The Ineos Grenadiers rider will line up at Itzulia Basque Country and the Ardennes Classics." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 10, 2021





Season 2020/21 Cyclocross Round Up.

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"The cyclocross season is in its last weeks and thanks to the Dutch website WielerFlits we have all the statistics for a full run-down on the season long cyclocross series."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Sam Bennett on the pressure and benefits of Quick Step’s iconic history.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Sam Bennett has said while transferring to Deceuninck Quick Step was a dream move, it changed his status in the sport and in the sprints, and not always for the better."

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February 10, 2021





Eddie Dunbar talks Grand Tours, bad luck and his hopes for this year.

Byoverlay"Having raced just 24 days last year, due to the impact of Covid-19 and bad luck, Eddie Dunbar will be back at it again tomorrow in at the four-day Tour de la Provence in France." By Brian Canty (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Mark Cavendish excited for 'special' second Quick Step debut at Clásica de Almería.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cavendish raced for the Belgian squad between 2013 and 2015, and has returned for the 2021 season after appearing close to retirement at the end of last year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team)

February 10, 2021





Rose Backroad X Classified gravel bike offers 1×22-speed electronic drivetrain at lower cost.

Byoverlay"Rose’s affordable carbon gravel bike gets that wild internally-geared rear hub 1x 22-speed electronic drivetrain in a new Backroad X Classified complete build." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Pros to give three new riders Canyon bikes and take them to Leadville Trail 100.

Byoverlay"Canyon is providing bikes, and other brands involved include Pearl Izumi, Wahoo, Industry Nine, and others. We already have 250 applications. It’s really cool." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Pirelli gains world tour traction.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Just over three years after its return to the bicycle sector, Pirelli is now the choice of prestigious professional World Tour teams as well as elite and amateur teams in various cycling disciplines." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Super Tuck & Puppy Paws: What the Riders Think.

Byoverlay"The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced new measures to improve rider safety. The UCI will be stricter if riders ‘take dangerous positions on the bike." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Tech Tidbits: Garmin GPS Offsets Again and PowerTap Units Discontinued.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"I checked with Quarq (under SRAM, where the acquisition took place) about this, and sure enough they have indeed discontinued selling of the G3 line and P2 pedal line." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

February 10, 2021



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February 9, 2021





Green light for Tour de France, Giro Rosa riders to race Olympics.

Byoverlay"IOC confirms there will not be a 14-day quarantine or a vaccine requirement as part of series of controls for Olympic Games." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 9, 2021





Matteo Jorgenson: Disc brakes are definitely more dangerous than rim brakes.

Byoverlay"While riding for Chambery CF at the 2019 edition of Paris Roubaix Espoirs, Jorgenson was involved in a crash in which a disc rotor sliced through the calf muscle of his right leg, leaving him in hospital needing surgery." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton)

February 9, 2021





Close encounters: Are grand tours getting closer?

Byoverlay"For the first time ever, all three of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España were decided by less than a minute in 2020. Are the grand tours getting closer?" By Edward Pickering (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 9, 2021





Nairo Quintana hopeful of Giro d'Italia wildcard for Arkéa Samsic.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Six teams in contention for three places, with decision expected from RCS Sport on Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 9, 2021





Elia Viviani returns to training after cardiac surgery.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Italian has been off the bike for three weeks since noticing an anomaly in his heart rate during a training ride last month." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 9, 2021





Womxn’s Performance Summit launches for endurance athletes.

Byoverlay"A brand-new conference focused on the factors that affect female athletes’ performance - physiological, mental, and nutritional - is coming to the virtual world soon." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 9, 2021





Moxy Launches Kickstarter for Training Portal Platform and Device.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Moxy is launching their Moxy Portal, which is a combination of both an app and a web platform. The app acts as a real-time monitor for the device, while the web platform is both a place you can analyze workouts (including in real-time)." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

February 9, 2021





Bike of the Week - Vitus Substance SRS1.

Byoverlay"Beyond the much talked about differences in ride quality - steel is real, in case you hadn’t heard - you get a frame that can take more abuse and keep on trucking." By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 9, 2021



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Morton and Howes storm into the lead at Old Man Winter Rally.

Byoverlay"There is no mass start in this year’s events but riders and groups of up to 10 are allowed to take on the 100km challenge which is split into two segments." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Eddie Clark Media)

February 8, 2021





Chris Froome unhappy to be on disc brakes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After spending 10 years on a rim-braked Pinarello at Team Sky/Ineos, Froome has switched to Factor Bikes and disc brakes at his new team Israel Start-Up Nation." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon / ISN)

February 8, 2021





Philippe Gilbert: ‘I think I will finish my career without any public.’

Byoverlay"Belgian star expects to retire 'behind closed doors' and says riders are missing the energy and thrills that come with fans cheering them on." By Andrew Hood, James Startt (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Remco Evenepoel can return to training after delay to recovery.

Byoverlay"The young Belgian was forced to take yet more time off the bike recently as he still hadn't fully recovered from his crash at Il Lombardia last year." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Steve Cummings joins Ineos Grenadiers as Director.

Byoverlay"Steve Cummings has joined Ineos Grenadiers as a development sports director and coach. The former professional from Great Britain retired from racing at the end of 2019 after 15 years in the peloton." By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

February 8, 2021





Tom Pidcock posts staggering 5k run time during off-bike training.

Byoverlay"Tom Pidcock has revealed he ran five kilometers in an astonishing time of 13-25 during off-bike training over the weekend. The rapid time is only around 50 seconds off the men’s world record." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 8, 2021








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February 10, 2021





Mihkel Räim signs with Polish Continental squad Mazowsze Serce Polski.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Estonian, who had raced for Israel Start-Up Nation since the team competed in the Continental ranks back in 2016, found himself out of contract at the end of 2020 and was still searching for a team at the start of February." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

February 10, 2021





Remco Evenepoel posts first Zwift rides online as he returns to training.

Byoverlay"Evenepoel went on six short rides around the various maps available on the interactive cycling app with rides ranging from 18.5km to 35.6km where he looks to have been taking it relatively steady." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

February 10, 2021





The Outer Line: Will ‘RodA’ replace WADA in 2021?

Byoverlay"The Rodchenkov Act, signed into U.S. law in December 2020, could bring significant consequences for cheating in sports - and the sort of results that WADA failed to deliver during the Russian doping saga." By Joe Harris (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 10, 2021





NICA president not expecting more states to leave.

Byoverlay"Last week’s news that high school cycling leagues in Georgia and Colorado are leaving the National Interscholastic Cycling Association generated an obvious question for those in the U.S. cycling industry." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy NICA

February 10, 2021





Dubai Women's Tour to return in 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The UAE Cycling Federation were forced to cancel this year’s Dubai Women's Tour but confirmed they will bring the race back in 2022. The second edition of the UCI 2.2 event was scheduled to take place from February 5-8." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dubai Women's Tour)

February 10, 2021





Polar Verity Sense (Optical HR Sensor Band) In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Polar has launched an updated version of their standalone optical HR sensor, taking the existing Polar OH1 and adding new features and capabilities, and re-branding it as the Verity Sense." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

February 10, 2021





What wireless Rival eTap AXS might mean for SRAM’s mechanical groupsets.

Byoverlay"It can easily be argued that SRAM does the trickle-down thing better than anyone in terms of carrying the functionality of higher-end offerings to lower price points." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)

February 10, 2021





Endura Speed Pedelec Visor Helmet Review.

Byoverlay"Described as high speed protection specifically designed to meet the demands of e-bike riders. The Endura Speed Pedelec Visor Helmet comes with all the safety features you’d want to see." By Jack Schofield (cyclestore.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Surly Disc Trucker 2021.

Byoverlay"The Disc Trucker really is a super-comfortable, long-distance cruiser that coped more than adequately with my local mostly paved roads." By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

February 10, 2021





Strava is finally letting users search activities.

Byoverlay"Strava finally brought back a portion of its search feature to mobile users. Though users still can’t search other’s activities, they can now use the mobile Strava app to quickly look up past rides by name." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Strava

February 10, 2021





What the Wahoo Kickr Direct Connect means for the future of smart trainers.

Byoverlay"The Direct Connect allows Kickr users to plug the trainer into a router or computer via ethernet cable. For most training programs, the data transmitted from the Kickr will then pop up as it normally does on the list of connections." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Wahoo

February 10, 2021



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February 9, 2021





Thibaut Pinot speaks out about TUE abuse and ketones.

Byoverlay"In a long, wide-ranging interview with L’Equipe, the Frenchman expressed alarm at the lack of testing during the pandemic, and concern over the use of ketones by fellow riders." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

February 9, 2021





Wind tunnel experts on UCI position bans: Racing will be slower and less exciting.

Byoverlay"How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data. The aero engineers are not amused." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 9, 2021





‘The UCI should care about things that need more urgent attention than this’: Riders react to new ban on forearms time trial position.

Byoverlay"Riders have been using this position for many years now to help them be more aerodynamic while riding in the break, on the front of the peloton or on the attack, and it has grown in popularity." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 9, 2021





Which FTP test should you do?

Byoverlay"Whether you’re starting a training program or checking in on your progress, one of the best ways to get an idea of your fitness is with an FTP test." By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: TrainerRoad

February 9, 2021





Health Concerns Continue To Play Havoc With 2021 Race Schedule.

Byoverlay"The year 2020 was the most chaotic cycling season the modern pro peloton has ever seen, and 2021 has started out in similar fashion." By Ken Mitchell (podiumcafe.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 9, 2021





Elise Chabbey: Frontline doctor shifts focus to Olympic Games.

Byoverlay" The 27-year-old Olympian would like a chance to return to the Olympic Games, this time on a bicycle rather than a kayak." By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon//SRAM Racing)

February 9, 2021





Ben O'Connor to debut with AG2R Citroën at Tour de la Provence.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"AG2R Citroën Team is prepared to face the Tour de La Provence and Ben O'Connor will test himself for the first time in the colors of the team." (cyclingpub.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vincent Curutchet / AG2R Citröen)

February 9, 2021





Curve Cycling tease prototype Titanosaur 36er Gravel Bike for Outback Riding.

Byoverlay"Jesse Carlson, director of Curve, started looking into 36″ wheels after years of riding and racing in the Australian Outback, a landscape characterized by long, flat and remote stretches of dirt road." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

February 9, 2021



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February 8, 2021





New Safety Measures And The Supertuck.

(inrng.com)overlay"Did you know the UCI is going to ban the “supertuck” position? It’s been all over the media in recent days, it’s hard to escape the news." (inrng.com) (ASO)

February 8, 2021





The Aero Evolution: Pushing the Limits to Cheat the Wind.

Byoverlay"The UCI has announced that they will be looking at dangerous behavior in a peloton, including adopting dangerous positions on the bike; descending on the top tube." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (ASO)

February 8, 2021





Julian Alaphilippe and Deceuninck Quick Step start season at Tour de la Provence.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"World champion Julian Alaphilippe will begin his 2021 season at the Tour de la Provence, which gets underway on Thursday in the south of France starting February 11." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team)

February 8, 2021





Dave Brailsford on Wout van Aert - ‘He is happy where he is.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Ineos Grenadiers also hopes Tom Dumoulin returns to racing: 'Hopefully he’ll come back better and stronger.'" (velonews.com) (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





‘No evidence’ that Richard Freeman used testosterone to dope a rider, tribunal hears.

Byoverlay"Freeman’s legal representative said the General Medical Council had not been able to provide the name of any rider in the case." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: PA Wire/PA Images)

February 8, 2021





2021 Vuelta a España set to include final day time trial.

"The 2021 Vuelta a España looks set to finish with an individual time trial in Santiago de Compostela. It will be the first time in seven years that the Vuelta finished with a time trial." By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

February 8, 2021





Maxxis announces updated High Road tire range.

Byoverlay"Maxxis has announced an update to its flagship High Road range of road tires. The new tire has been upgraded in a number of key areas with Maxxis saying the result is a lighter and faster-rolling tire." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photo by Maxxis

February 8, 2021





Best Shorts: Brilliant bib shorts ridden and rated.

Byoverlay"The best cycling bib shorts combine perfect padding with the right leg length and comfortable straps as a minimum. Here's our roundup of the best available today." By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)

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