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November 10,
2020
What we learned about Roglic, Carapaz, and
Carthy at the Vuelta.
"The
final WorldTour race of the 2020 season is officially in
the books, and what a whirlwind of a season it ended up
being after pro road racing resumed with a much
condensed calendar in August."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 10,
2020
Roglic's recovery from Tour trauma to Vuelta
victory was remarkable, says Zeeman.
"Roglič,
who narrowly missed out on Tour de France success after
being edged out in the final time trial at La Planche
des Belles Filles, bounced back to defend his Vuelta a
España crown."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 10,
2020
Where will this 18-stage autumnal Vuelta a
España sit in the history books?
"Primož
Roglič held his nerve and limited his losses to Richard
Carapaz in the final mountain stage of the race
Saturday, and was able to successfully ride to his
second-straight Vuelta victory."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 10,
2020
Vlasov: It was great to compete with best
climbers at Vuelta a España.
"Russian
climber Aleksandr Vlasov (Astana) was thrilled to take
11th place overall at what was his first full Grand Tour
at the Vuelta a España, which went some way to making up
for the disappointment he experienced after having to
quit the Giro d'Italia early."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 10,
2020
Arnaud Démare, Deceuninck Quick Step top
2020 WorldTour win list.
"The
Groupama FDJ sprinter took 14 wins in 2020, while the
Belgian "Wolfpack" took 39, in a shortened and
compressed 2020 season."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 10,
2020
Alex Dowsett announces he’ll attempt the
Hour Record this year.
"The
British time trial specialist previously smashed the
prestigious world record in 2015, but was beaten just 36
days later as Bradley Wiggins set a new benchmark." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 10,
2020
Custom pink Pinarello presented to Geoghegan
Hart in London for Giro victory.
"A
video of Geoghegan Hart accepting the custom bike was
posted by Ineos Grenadiers’ social media channels,
capturing true surprise from the 25-year-old Briton." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 10,
2020
Hour Record: A history of hour record bikes.
"We're
looking back at Hour Record bikes of old, with a brief
history of how the record has developed over the years." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Maxime Schmid)
November 10,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross
Jaarmarktcross Niel - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.
"This
Wednesday sees the third round of the Superprestige
Series in Niel - a rare midweek race due to the Belgium
National Armistice Day Holiday.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe (7:40 Eastern).
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cycling.today)
November 10,
2020
 November 9,
2020
Guercilena: We’ve got to have the courage to
continue racing in 2021.
"Trek
Segafredo manager believes strength and beauty of pro
cycling is clear advantage to other sports." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 9,
2020
George Bennett: Strengthened Ineos and
Pogacar among Jumbo Visma's 2021 challenges.
"George
Bennett was part of Roglič’s supporting cast in both
France and Spain, and he believes that Jumbo Visma have
established themselves as a reference point for the rest
of the peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 9,
2020
Vuelta a España: 6 key stages where the race
was won.
"Tadej
versus Primož, Tao versus Jai, Primož versus Richard.
Each of the Grand Tours in this most turbulent, fragile,
stressful road-racing season has ended in a dramatically
close showdown."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 9,
2020
How the U.S. riders fared at the 2020 Vuelta
a España.
"The
Vuelta proved a rollercoaster three weeks for the five
Americans at the race, from Sepp Kuss and Will Barta
riding high to Ian Garrison gutting out a tough debut
grand tour."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 9,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 ratings: How did each
team perform?
"Here's
how all the teams showed themselves in the final Grand
Tour of the year."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 9,
2020
Time bonuses gave Primož Roglič winning
cushion in Vuelta a España victory.
"Richard
Carapaz would have been ahead by eight seconds without
time bonuses in Vuelta a España."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 9,
2020
Echelon Racing League pro race series set to
kick off.
"The
Echelon Racing League pro race series gets underway
Friday, November 13, with a three-day event." (velonews.com) (Image
Credit: Strava)
November 9,
2020
November 8,
2020
Primoz Roglic wins 2020 Vuelta a España.
"Pascal
Ackermann awarded stage 18 victory after photo-finish
sprint against Sam Bennett."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 8,
2020
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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A look back at a truly bonkers 2020 season.
"With
the racing season now behind us, let’s all take a deep
breath and look back at all the weird and wonderful
things that made this a season to remember." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 10,
2020
10 unforgettable moments of the 2020 racing
season.
"It
feels almost miraculous just how smoothly the salvaged
season went once it was deemed safe for racing to return
in the summer. That we were treated to so much exciting
racing after all really was a blessing."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK
WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
November 10,
2020
Vuelta a España race director: Completing
race was 'a very difficult challenge.'
"'We
have to give credit to the responsibility taken on by
the riders and their teams' says Javier Guillén." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 10,
2020
Vuelta a España 2021: A return to Spain’s
south.
"According
to Vuelta director Javier Guillén, who said the 2021
route will include a wider swath of Spain that includes
stages along Spain’s sunny southern regions." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 10,
2020
We need to talk about how crazy these
eeBrakes are.
"As
far as rim brakes go, the eeBrakes are some of the
absolute best I’ve used. Fantastic power, incredible
control and lever feel, and I personally love the
function-over-form design."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cane
Creek
November 10,
2020
6 Tips You Must Know to Descend Faster and
Safer.
"Descents
are free speed. You spend almost every second of a bike
ride pedaling and working to move forward, but the
descents are your reward and your opportunity to make up
time." By:
Chris Carmichael, David Kennedy (roadbikeaction.com)
(Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 10,
2020
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide:
Winter 2020-2021.
"For nearly a decade my trainer recommendations guide has been a staple of this time of year, consolidating all the latest trainers into the do and don’t buy list to consider before spending some hard earned cash to then suffer inside. But this year is different." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 10,
2020
November’s tech of the month: New products
from Zipp, Nopinz and a bespoke Bowman Palace 3.
"This month we've got the updated Zipp 303 Firecrest wheelset, the Nopinz indoor specific clothing range, a bespoke Bowman Palace 3 bike and more..." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) November 10,
2020
Salsa issues recall for 2020 Cutthroats,
framesets and forks.
"The
fork legs can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to
the rider. To date, Salsa Cycles has received seven
reports of cracked forks. No injuries have been
reported." By
Josh Patterson (roadbikereview.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 10,
2020
November 9,
2020
Hugh Carthy: Free from distractions.
"When
Hugh Carthy tries to explain why he is living by himself
in Pamplona, a city fully 550 kilometers from the
Anglo-Saxon colony of professionals in Girona, he makes
it sound very simple: he just needs his own space." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 9,
2020
Tech Round-Up #11: New gear from Silca,
Scott, 7mesh, and more.
"Tech Round-Ups provide a look at some of the gear that comes across our desks here at CyclingTips." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang and Sarah Lukas November 9,
2020
Rapha has created purpose designed
headphones for sweaty indoor sessions.
"New
headphones are optimized for a perfect fit with the
demands of turbo training."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
Credit not Provided)
November 9,
2020
Understanding Strava: 5 key metrics to guide
your training.
"Many
of us like to use Strava, whether it’s as a training
diary, to plot routes, chase KOMs or have a sneaky look
at what training your friends, club mates and rivals
have been up to."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 9,
2020
Cane Creek goes Miami Vice with new eeBrakes
El TD limited edition colors.
"Looking
for a throwback colorway for that retro road bike you
just can’t get rid of? The latest limited edition Cane
Creek eeBrakes calipers come in a mix of turquoise,
pink, purple and silver."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 9,
2020
Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex jacket’s
game-changing Shakedry color & visibility.
"Rapha’s
new Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket brings the one
real feature that Shakedry has been truly lacking…
improved visibility in, literally anything other than
black." By
Cory Benson
November 9,
2020
Best winter cycling gloves: Fend off frozen
fingers this winter.
"Staying
warm on a cold-weather ride can often feel like an
uphill battle, balancing warmth, resistance to the
elements and breathability."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Castelli)
November 9,
2020
Madrid Challenge: Elisa Balsamo takes final
stage sprint, Lisa Brennauer secures title.
"GC
decided by close battle between Brennauer, Wiebes and
Longo Borghini for intermediate sprint points." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 8,
2020
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Chloé Dygert will ride for Canyon SRAM
through 2024.
"After
six years with Twenty20, an American UCI team that races
almost exclusively in the United States, Chloé Dygert
will make the jump across the pond to take on racing in
Europe." By
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gruber
Images and Cor Vos
November 10,
2020
Quinn Simmons' suspension lifted.
"The
19-year-old, who jumped straight to the WorldTour this
year after winning the junior road race at the Yorkshire
World Championships, has begun his preparations for
2021." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 10,
2020
Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar in UCI
rider competition, as Anna van der Breggen tops women’s
standings.
"The
UCI World Ranking is a 52-week rolling points
leaderboard of all elite riders, with athletes
collecting points from their placings in UCI events. " By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Anne-Christine
Poujoulat)
November 10,
2020
Tejay van Garderen will ride on with EF in
2021.
"Van
Garderen closed out his second season with the team
this past weekend at the Vuelta a España, where
teammate Hugh Carthy rode to third overall." By Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 10,
2020
Failure and redemption: Pete Stetina sets
new White Rim Trail Fastest Known Time.
"One
100-mile mountain bike loop in the Utah desert. No
support. Just a long individual time trial against the
clock." By
Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 10,
2020
UCI hails success of its ‘race bubble’
approach.
"The
cycling governing body Tuesday underscored the success
of its health protocols as part of the new-look racing
calendar that only saw a few race cancellations and a
relatively low number of corona cases among the men’s
and women’s peloton."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 10,
2020
Bontrager Specter WaveCel helmet review.
"Despite
its weight, the Bontrager Specter's impressive
aesthetics, fit and ventilation make it an ideal
choice for cyclists looking for an affordable
all-round road helmet."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin
Levitch)
November 10,
2020
We All Have To Start Somewhere - And We All
Made These Mistakes.
"We
asked our followers on Instagram and Facebook to reach
back into the vault and share some of their most
embarrassing beginner moments."
By Page Triola (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Alfredo Borba
November 10,
2020
Wilier's new Filante: A 'real-world' aero
bike.
"Wilier’s
design ambition with the new Filante is to deliver an
outstanding aero package, at the weight approaching
that of its Cento10 Pro."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Wilier)
November 10,
2020
Was Michael Woods’ last season with EF Pro
Cycling his best one?
"On
Sunday, Michael Woods completed his last race with EF
Pro Cycling after five seasons by coming 34th in the
Vuelta a España for the second time."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo:
efprocycling.com
November 9,
2020
An emotional Chris Froome closes chapter on
Ineos Grenadiers.
"Four-time
Tour de France winner set to begin new adventure at
Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 9,
2020
12 surprising riders still searching for
contracts as 2020 season comes to an end.
"The
end of the 2020 season may come as a relief for some
riders who know they have a contact for the 2021 season,
but there are hundreds of others still waiting to sign
new deals." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 9,
2020
No Mark Cavendish among nine contract
extensions at Bahrain McLaren.
"Despite
sponsorship headaches, the Bahrain McLaren team have
taken a major step towards firming up their roster for
2021 by extending with nine riders, although Mark
Cavendish is not among them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 9,
2020
‘Thank you all from the bottom of my heart’:
Pro riders react as strange and unpredictable 2020 season
comes to an end.
"It
looked like there might not be a full season, but the
biggest races still went ahead thanks to the work of
riders, teams, race organizers and fans."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 9,
2020
Being Pro - Jordan Cheyne - Tips From the
Pros.
"I
was a bit of a bookworm kid and totally uninvolved in
sports until I was about 10 actually, and my
stepfather Wendall said I could play hockey with all
the other kids."
(roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Danny Munson
November 9,
2020
Best flat road bike pedals: Our pick of
the best flat pedals for the road.
"Sometimes
it’s not worth complicating things. In the right
situation, a flat pedal can be the best solution. We
take a look at the best flat road bike pedals." By Josh Ross
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
November 9,
2020
November
8, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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