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November
20, 2018
George Bennett: A couple of times
I've thought about throwing away cycling.
"In
May, the 28-year-old LottoNL Jumbo rider took
his best-ever Grand Tour result with eighth
place at the Giro d’Italia. He finished outside
the top 10 in just two of the seven stages races
he started throughout the year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
20, 2018
An inside look at Howard Grotts's
historic Cape Epic win.
"Paired
with one of the sport's legends, Olympic
champion Jaroslav Kulhavy, Howard Grotts becomes
the first American man to win Cape Epic." (velonews.com)
Photo: Michal Cerveny
November
20, 2018
Arenberg sector of Paris Roubaix
cobbles set to be made safer.
"The
infamous Trouée d'Arenberg sector of pavé, used
each year by Paris Roubaix, could have the gaps
between its cobbles filled in with mortar ahead
of the 2019 race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
20, 2018
‘What’s the point in a breakaway?’ -
You asked Google and we’ve got the answer.
"Ever
wondered why the breakaway that consistently
‘goes from the flag drop’ is made up of Pro
Continental riders and wildcard teams?" (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Newest rider to gain a pro contract
through the Zwift Academy revealed.
"19-year-old
Martin Lavrič fought off competition from around
30,000 Zwift Academy participants to win a place
on the U23 Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
squad."
(cyclingweekly.com) Image: Craig Kolesky
November
20, 2018
Zannata Z46 Disc, Belgian carbon
cyclocross bike of a couple national champions.
"The
Belgian bike company Zannata is one that has
mostly slipped under our radar over the years.
But walking the pits at a cyclocross World Cup
over the weekend, the Zannata Z46 Disc seemed to
be one of the more common bikes ridden by the
world’s top crossers."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
November
20, 2018
Q&A: Marianne Vos on her rocky
return to the top.
"Vos,
the most dominant female cyclist in history,
famously took a break from pro cycling in 2015
to recover from injury and fatigue. She returned
in 2016 lacking her world-famous horsepower, and
her 2017 season was marred by injury and
sickness."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali: ‘Riders are the
heart of the race - we need more safety’.
"Vincenzo
Nibali says more needs to be done to protect
riders at the Tour de France after he suffered a
serious injury during this year’s race." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
19, 2018
Offseason Capsule: Bahrain Merida.
"One
of cycling’s monied new projects had a
relatively quiet second year but took a huge
step in the right direction. There were a few
glorious moments."
(podiumcafe.com) AFP/Getty Images
November
19, 2018
Chaves eyes racing return at the
Tour Colombia in February.
"Mitchelton
Scott's Esteban Chaves is hoping to return to
racing early in the new season, once he's
recovered from mononucleosis, and is eyeing his
national Tour, the Tour Colombia, as a possible
place to begin racing again, which new world
champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and
four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome
(Team Sky) are also set to ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
19, 2018
Silca Grande Americano Seat Roll
review.
"Classic
in appearance, but with a modern method of
attaching, it’s a fabric holster with a trio of
pockets. Capable of swallowing two road tubes, a
multi-tool, and tire levers, while still leaving
room for a couple of CO2 cartridges, I even
managed to fit in my admittedly tiny micropump." (cyclist.co.uk)
Joseph Delves
November
19, 2018
Stunning, eye-crushing custom
Pantone x Romance Specialized Allez on auction.
"This
striking one-off custom bike is the product of
artist Felipe Pantone and the cycling kit
designers at Romance clothing. The finished
product is being auctioned to raise money for
World Bicycle Relief."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
November
19, 2018
Tour of Fuzhou: Davidenok secures
overall victory.
"Australia’s
Kaden Groves of the Mitchelton BikeExchange
development team won the fifth and final stage
of the Tour of Fuzhou in China as Ilya Davidenok
of Beijing XDS Innova secured overall success." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tour of Fuzhou)
November
18, 2018
Max Sciandri: We have to make Nairo
Quintana regain his confidence.
"Nairo
has the option of winning the Tour, but we have
to think that we have three good riders that can
do it," said Sciandri to Colombian newspaper El
Tiempo. "We have to define the work that
each of them will do, the options that they
have, and the calendar, but I'm convinced that
Nairo can win the Tour."
(cyclingpub.com)
November
18, 2018
The best cycling gear.
"It’s
that time of year when bike stores are promoting
deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas
holidays and for what seems like no reason at
all other than that they want more of your
money. If you buy from online bike stores, no
doubt your email and social media feeds are full
of these promotions."
(intheknowcycling.com)
November
18, 2018
Rochette crashed by young spectator
at Hittnau EKZ CrossTour.
"I
almost abandoned but then I realized I was okay
and decided to keep going. Unfortunately, Helen
Wyman also crashed and she didn’t feel OK so she
had to stop,” Rochette said. “When I got on my
bike, I was dead last and couldn’t even see
another rider. So I started chasing."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
November
18, 2018
What About Coffee? The Six Best
Tips.
"In
recent years we’ve learned more about how coffee
and caffeine affect performance - including how
its effects change for older athletes. Here’s
what you need to know."
(roadbikeaction.com) Chris Carmichael
November
18, 2018
Sutherland: ‘I wouldn’t say it was a
blessing in disguise - but I wouldn’t change it’.
"Australian
veteran Rory Sutherland has had a circuitous
route to the top. After his burgeoning career
was derailed by a doping suspension, the
Canberran spent half a decade in the sporting
wilderness."
(sbs.com.au) Kieran Pender
November
18, 2018
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Lappartient wants to end Giro
d'Italia and Tour of California clash.
"The
Frenchman revealed that the 2020 Tour of
California has been penciled in for an earlier
date of May 3 - 9, while the 2020 Giro d’Italia
would start a week later and be held between May
16 - June 7."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
20, 2018
Sprinting Aerodynamics: How Low Can
You Go?
"There
has always been a mystique about road sprinters
and field sprinting. In many ways, field
sprinters are like championship boxers or
fighters, with dominant and larger-than-life
personalities. Think no further than Mario
Cippolini, ‘El Rey Leone” for Exhibit A."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November
20, 2018
10 questions for Greg Van Avermaet.
"Greg
Van Avermaet's 2018 season might not have
measured up to 2017 in terms of his victory
tally, but the Belgian still enjoyed an
eight-day spell in the lead of the Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele)
November
20, 2018
Spanish sport director: Valverde
should have more than one worlds win.
"Peter
Sagan might have won three world titles in a
row, but Javier Minguez, the legendary Spanish
director, said it’s Valverde who perhaps
deserves more world titles on his trophy shelf." (velonews.com) Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Rolland calls for Vital Concept to
be given time to earn Tour de France selection.
"Pierre
Rolland has called for his new squad Vital
Concept to be given a chance to earn Tour de
France selection in the early part of the 2019
season. The Frenchman joins the Pro Continental
squad from EF Education First Drapac and is
aiming to make his 11th consecutive Tour
appearance."
(cyclingnews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Topeak Ninja series integrated
multi-tools.
"Forgetful
riders have several new options for stow-away or
integrated tools from companies that want to
make sure you’re well prepared for your next
ride, no matter how rushed you are heading out
the door."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall
November
20, 2018
A Savior for the Wet: Donnelly
Cycling’s CDG.
"Traction
is a funny thing. When it comes to bike tires,
the basic thinking is that a bigger contact
patch will result in more traction. That’s not
the whole story though. "
(redkiteprayer.com)
November
20, 2018
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Stig Broeckx back on his bike two
years on from life-threatening crash.
"Lotto
Soudal's Stig Broeckx has continued his
extraordinary road to recovery, posting a
picture of himself riding a bike two years on
from a crash-induced coma that doctors feared he
would never come out of."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
November
19, 2018
Cant criticizes organizers for
hosting 'too short' women's cyclocross races.
"World
champion Sanne Cant (Enetherm BKCP) has
criticized cyclocross event organizers for
hosting races for women that are too short. She
argued that some races, particularly this past
weekend, barely reached the minimum time
standard of 40 minutes set by the UCI." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
19, 2018
Cyclist who broke Pan American
Highway record in time to attend royal wedding
rejects claims he cheated.
"Mail
Online reports that he used fake documents
to help ease his support team’s passage across
borders and that, contrary to the rules for the
record, used two bikes - one suited for flatter
terrain, the other for climbing."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
November
19, 2018
2019 Vuelta a Espana to visit
Andorra and France.
"The
Vuelta a España will return to Andorra in 2019,
while the race could also cross the Pyrenees for
a stage on French roads. The 2019 Vuelta route
will be presented in Alicante on December 19." (cyclingpub.com)
(Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Tom Dumoulin still undecided between
Tour de France and Giro d'Italia.
"Tom
Dumoulin has previously stated his desire to
target the Tour de France in 2019, but since the
route was announced last month, the Dutchman is
torn on whether he should keep to that plan or
go back to the Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
November
19, 2018
UAE promises full support for
‘world’s best sprinter’ Gaviria.
"UAE
Team Emirates brass say Fernando Gaviria's
potential is unlimited, and as the team's #1
sprinter, he'll have plenty of opportunities." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
November
19, 2018
Worst wins Flanderiencross sprint
after eight-rider battle.
"Annemarie
Worst (Steylaerts - 777) won the Flanderiencross
race in Hamme, Belgium using her fast finish to
dominate the sprint after eight riders fought
for 40 minutes on the fast and dry course." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
November
18, 2018
Van der Poel dominates once again.
"Mathieu
van der Poel took his eleventh victory of the
winter with another dominant ride at the
Flanderiencross race in Hamme, Belgium, leading
the race from start to finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
18, 2018
Gomez Villafane and Dillman
victorious at Major Taylor CX.
"Day
one of racing at Indianapolis rewards teamwork
in the women's and a solo display in the men's." (velonews.com)
Photo: Mike Almert, Action Images Indy
November
18, 2018
West and White overcome the slush at
Supercross.
"Cold
slushy mud covered the course in Suffern, N.Y at
Supercross day one after a midweek snowstorm,
making for a course with deep bogs and no real
lines to follow."
(velonews.com) Photo: Angelica Dixon
November
18, 2018
CBD for Athletes: What You Need to
Know About Cannabidiol.
"As
athletes we put a lot of stress on our bodies,
to positive and negative effect. Training stress
stimulates adaptation and increased performance,
but physical trauma and prolonged wear and tear
also lead to injuries and pain. Current methods
of pain management are effective, but they’re
also killing people."
(roadbikeaction.com)
November
18, 2018
Sports Technology Buyers Guide &
Recommendations: Winter 2018-2019.
"Each
year around this time I publish my complete
guide of sports tech recommendations, covering a
wide range of sport gadget areas. My goal here
being to give my specific recommendations." (dcrainmaker.com)
November
16, 2018
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This carbon spoked wheelset presents
a totally new revolution in wheel technology.
"This
prototype 1,290g carbon-spoked wheelset from
Hunt features a totally new patented process for
attaching spokes and a filament-wound carbon rim
is one of the most interesting we’ve seen in
recent years."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Hunt)
November
20, 2018
Ranking the Rankings.
"Who
is the best rider in the UCI World Tour? Peter
Sagan, Chris Froome, Alejandro Valverde… it’s
Simon Yates according to the UCI rankings. The
point here is any ranking is subjective but it’s
especially so in cycling."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
November
20, 2018
November
20, 2018
Peter Sagan's official merchandise
is as weird and wonderful as you would expect.
"Peter
Sagan has got to such a level of fame that the
three-time World Champion has launched his own
shop, filled with Peter Sagan-themed
merchandise, and it is quite brilliant." (cyclist.co.uk)
(petersagan.com)
November
20, 2018
Katusha Alpecin announces a reduced
24-rider roster for 2019.
"Katusha
Alpecin has confirmed their 24-man roster for
the forthcoming season and will unveil it
officially in Germany at the start of December.
The roster has been reduced by two riders from
2018, continuing a trend of teams carrying
smaller rosters for the new season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November
20, 2018
Viviani: Milan San Remo is the only
Monument I can win.
"Elia
Viviani has enjoyed a prolific first season with
Quick Step Floors, and is now readying himself
for an attempt at winning Milan San Remo in
March."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
20, 2018
Team Wiggins puts its new and used
Pinarello team bikes up for sale.
"British
Continental squad Team Wiggins has just put its
bikes from the last two seasons up for sale.
There are over 60 bikes in total to be sold. The
wheels or pedals are not included in the sale
price of the bikes and they are not for sale." (stickybottle.com)
November
20, 2018
November
19, 2018
‘Ultimately cyclists are just
narcissists’ says TV broadcaster and
psychotherapist.
"Lucy
Beresford said cyclists carry a "sense of
entitlement" and need to recognize they're not
"the only people on the road."
(cyclingweekly.com) image: David Levenson/Getty
Images
November
19, 2018
Cyclists Don't Respect Rules, Said
Nissan Boss Arrested Today On Suspicion Of Salary
Fraud.
"One
of the biggest problems is people with
bicycles,” he said. “The car is confused by
[cyclists] because from time-to-time they behave
like pedestrians and from time-to-time they
behave like cars."
(forbes.com) (AP Photo/Michel Euler)ASSOCIATED
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November
19, 2018
André Cardoso says he’ll fight
four-year doping ban and prove his innocence.
"Cardoso
claims that while his A-sample returned a
positive test, his B-sample was ‘inconclusive’.
The Swiss laboratory called the sample
‘atypical’."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November
19, 2018
New era for Lotto Soudal as Lelangue
takes charge.
"John
Lelangue has officially begun his new job as
Lotto Soudal's general manager. The team
announced that the Belgian started in his new
role on November 15, and the 48-year-old has set
forth his plans for the coming few months." (cyclingnews.com)
(Shane Stokes)
November
19, 2018
November
18, 2018
Thomas hits back at Wiggins comments
on Armstrong.
"Geraint
Thomas has hit back at Bradley Wiggins’ recent
comments and emotively-driven support for Lance
Armstrong, suggesting that his former Team Sky
teammate is simply seeking publicity to help
sell his latest book."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November
18, 2018
November
18, 2018
Should the UCI relax its bike rules?
"Bike
rules are the same as they have been for the
best part of 20 years. The permissible weight
for a bike is still 6.8kg, despite huge advances
in carbon fiber technology in that time, and
bikes must still conform to a template whereby
“the frame of the bicycle shall be of a
traditional pattern, i.e. built around a main
triangle."
(cyclingweekly.com) Simon Smythe
November
18, 2018
Black Friday Cycling Deals Mega
Roundup - Bikes, Components, Gear & More!
"Our
annual list of the best Black Friday deals for
cyclists is here! Find all the best discounts,
deals, offers and specials for road, gravel,
cyclocross, mountain bikes and more." (bikerumor.com)
November
18, 2018
McLay confirms second year with EF
Pro Cycling.
"British
sprinter Dan McLay confirmed on Twitter on
Sunday that he'll be returning to EF Pro Cycling
next year. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November
18, 2018
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