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| November 12,
2020
Wout van Aert ‘doesn’t want to pursue the Tour
de France yet’ but added GC at Tirreno Adriatico a
possibility next year.
"Van
Aert (Jumbo Visma) has had another amazing year on the
road after coming back from a horrific crash in the 2019
Tour de France time trial, winning the 2020 Strade
Bianche, Milan San Remo, and stages at the Critérium du
Dauphiné and the Tour."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
November 12,
2020
End of season ratings: How did each men’s
WorldTour team perform in 2020?
"Only
Movistar and Cofidis had a lower win tally than Ag2r’s
total of five this season, and the French team didn’t have
much to shout about beyond Nans Peters’ win at the Tour de
France and Benoít Cosnefroy’s emergence."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 12,
2020
Richard Carapaz stakes claim in Ineos
Grenadiers GC hierarchy.
"Don’t
think for a minute that Richard Carapaz was disappointed
with second place at the Vuelta a España."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 12,
2020
Megan Jastrab: Graduating from junior gears to
Sunweb and the Women's WorldTour.
"I'm
training for the Team Pursuit and Madison, everything is
for the track," Jastrab told Cyclingnews. "Sunweb is
supportive and have given me a lot of leeway in my goals
toward the Olympics."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
November 12,
2020
5 Fixes to Go Faster for Every Cyclist.
"To go
faster you need your behaviors to enhance and leverage the
power you’ve developed through training, and to do that
you need make these five cycling fixes."
By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 12,
2020
UEC European Track Championships: Russia,
Great Britain and Italy grab gold on opening day.
"Russia
win men's and women's team sprints, Walls wins men's
elimination for GB, Italy's Fidanza takes women's
scratch."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 12,
2020
39% off Suunto 9 GPS Smartwatch.
"If
you're after some smart tech for cycling and other
activity tracking then this Suunto has a load of great
features."
(road.cc) (Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
November 11,
2020
Sweeck sweeps through sand to win
Superprestige Jaarmarktcross.
"Laurens
Sweeck's mastery of the sand carried him to victory at
Superprestige Jaarmarktcross in Niel ahead of his Pauwels
Sauzen-Bingoal teammate Eli Iserbyt, while Toon Aerts
(Telenet Lions) took third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Brand wins Superprestige Jaarmarktcross.
"Lucinda
Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) won the Jaarmarktcross in
the third round of the Superprestige series on Wednesday,
beating world champion Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado to the
line in a sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Zwift Giro de Rigo set for November 14-16.
"Two
different events are offered over three days and in 11
different time slots. And Rigoberto Urán will be riding
two of them."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
Virtual Echelon Racing League begins Friday
with pro series.
"Beginning
Friday, the new virtual Echelon Racing League will launch
its professional series, November 13-15, on the virtual
RGT Cycling platform. The pro series offers 23 days of
racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dejan Smaic /
SportifImages)
November 11,
2020
Katie Clouse launches European road pro career
with Rally Cycling.
"Cyclocross
star Katie Clouse will race on the road in 2021 with Rally
Cycling and target European events."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
Maap | Mini Cyclocross program partners with
Steve Tilford Foundation.
"With
the help of the Steve Tilford Foundation, the formerly
one-rider team has added a development and master’s
program, and an additional two elite racers; three-time
Cyclocross National Champion Stephen Hyde and former road
professional Joseph Schmalz."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 11,
2020
Teamwork makes the dream work as Trek
Segafredo women’s team sweeps UCI rankings.
"Deignan
and Longo Borghini top the Women's WorldTour rankings off
the back of a uniquely selfless yet ruthless race style in
the team." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Lizzy Banks announces new team after collapse
of Équipe Paule Ka.
"After
being left high and dry when her team folded last month,
British rider Lizzy Banks will ride for Ceratizit WNT in
2021." By Owen
Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
16 of the best lockdown pain caves and turbo
training set ups.
"Marti
Jerrard has strategically placed his workout setup just in
front of his ‘recovery drinks’… He says, “I love my pain
cave as I can see the beer fridge which is a great
incentive." By
Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit: Marti Jerrard)
November 11,
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 11,
2020
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."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 10,
2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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Campenaerts: I'll make another Hour Record
attempt if Dowsett breaks my record.
"I'm
especially happy that my record is finally being attacked.
If he pulverizes my record it will be a bit painful but
frankly, I don't believe it. Alex is facing a tough
challenge - it would be sad for me if he wasn't," the
Belgian told Het Nieuwsblad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 12,
2020
Mitchelton Scott satisfied with its 2020
performances.
"Mitchelton
Scott made the most of the abbreviated 2020 racing season
across its men’s and women’s teams in a year disrupted by
the coronavirus pandemic that forced scores of races to be
canceled and postponed."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
Ben Shaw, international triathlete, gets
four-year doping ban, instantly retires.
"The
28-year-old, who was born in Australia and has been based
there of late, waved his right to a hearing in the case.
Sport Ireland said Shaw was tested out of competition on
July 22nd last, with LGD-4033 (ligandrol) found in his
sample."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
Wiggle Black Friday: Save on Garmin computers,
dhb clothing, Ridley bikes and more.
"Week
two of the Wiggle Black Friday sale includes even more
Garmin tech, Ridley bikes, Endura clothing and more." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
November 12,
2020
Here is the GB team for first ever UCI Cycling
eSports World Championships on Zwift.
"Being
held virtually on Zwift on December 8 and 9, the unique
discipline will see men and women compete over the same
50km course on Zwift’s Watopia map."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) Image: Zwift
November 12,
2020
Record-breaking homemade time trial bars could
go into production by ‘big name in F1.’
"The
custom carbon fiber tri-bars that Jonathan Shubert made in
his garage to break the 100-mile straight-out record
earlier this month could be on the market in 2021." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart and Hannah Barnes to
support Dave Rayner online Gala.
"The
2020 racing season has been different, to say the least,
but that hasn’t stopped the Dave Rayner Gala from going
ahead with the fund raising event set to take place online
on Saturday, November 14."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: SWpix.com
(t/a Photography Hub Ltd))
November 12,
2020
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter.
"The
R9100-P is a four-bolt 9100 Dura-Ace crank but with
independent right and left strain gauges installed. It has
Bluetooth and ANT+ for connection."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
Retired riders left stranded as CPA fails to
meet payouts.
"The
first and obvious reason is related with the increase of
the riders asking for the end of the career Fund while the
prize money hasn’t increased," said the CPA." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Bjarne Riis exits NTT Pro Cycling as team
fight for survival.
"Riis
joined the team at the start of the year, focusing on
performance and racing. He was due to buy a 30 per cent
stake in the team with business partners Jan Bech Andersen
and Lars Seier Christensen but that plan has also fallen
through."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)
November 11,
2020
The Marianne Vos effect: 2012 Olympics-Worlds
and the elevation of women's cycling.
"Marianne
Vos has been the best rider in the world for well over a
decade, with 12 World Championship titles across three
disciplines - road, cyclocross and track - along with
three gold medals in road and track racing at the Olympic
Games." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 11,
2020
One-man training camp in Spain for Remco
Evenepoel.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step confirmed to Belgian media that the 20-year-old
will head to Spain’s Costa Blanca near Calpe to put in
more intense miles on the bike as he hopes to be ready to
race in 2021 following his horrific crash at Il Lombardia
in August."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Roglic, Jumbo Visma finish 2020 top of UCI
rankings.
"Jumbo
Visma’s takeover of the WorldTour peloton was confirmed as
they became the first Dutch outfit to finish a season top
of the UCI’s team rankings."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
One-off Festka Scalatore blurs the line
between art and performance.
"Czech custom bike brand Festka is no stranger to special one-off projects dressed in truly wild paint finishes." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Festka November 11,
2020
The Vanilla Classic custom road bike is a new
take on Vanilla with just 11 bikes per flavor.
"Like
all Vanillas and Speedvagens, the Vanilla Classic is hand
built in Portland, Oregon. The frames are custom fillet
brazed using Speedvagen custom steel tubing." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
Decathlon releases Triban GRVL900 Titanium
Gravel Bike.
"Decathlon
announced a new gravel bike that it says is the most
comfortable bike it has ever made. With the GRVL900
featuring a Dedacciai titanium frame, a full carbon fork,
Shimano GRX 600 groupset and Fulcrum RR900 wheels for
£2,099.99." By
Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
Mips says new Finite Element Analysis will
“significantly increase safety while reducing the cost to
helmet brands.”
"Helmet
safety brand Mips has announced new Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) that it says could cut the testing phase of
helmets by modelling how different designs would perform
under rotational impact tests."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
Black Friday cycling deals 2020: Huge savings
on computers, sunglasses, shoes and more.
"Here
at Cyclingnews, we are dedicated to finding the best Black
Friday cycling deals for our readers. No longer are
cyclists around the world wondering if there will be any
good Black Friday cycling deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
November 11,
2020
How Alex Dowsett broke the UCI Hour Record.
"Procycling
went behind the scenes with the former Movistar man when
he broke the Hour Record in 2015."
By Jamie Wilkins (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Rene Zieger)
November 11,
2020
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
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"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
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Making the impossible seem possible: Rohan
Dennis’s coach explains how he turned the tides for Tao
Geoghegan Hart at the Giro d’Italia.
"Rohan
is a great team player,” said Neal Henderson, the
long-time coach of Australian star Rohan Dennis. “I know
not everyone has seen that, but that has been something
that motivates Rohan."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by LUCA
BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)
November 12,
2020
Sarah Gigante has smashed Melbourne’s 1 in
20 QOM … and she’s not done yet.
"On
Wednesday morning Australian time trial champion Sarah
Gigante (Tibco SVB) went on a rampage in the Dandenong
Ranges east of Melbourne, setting new climbing records
on two of the city’s most well-loved climbs." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 12,
2020
Fabio Aru draws interest from Vini Zabù
Brado KTM for 2021.
"Fabio
Aru is still without a team for 2021 after confirming
his departure from UAE Team Emirates, but La
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Vini Zabù
Brado KTM has offered the Italian a contract for next
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November 12,
2020
TIBCO SVB strengthen roster with Erath,
Buurman and Yonamine.
"The
American outfit announced a roster of 13 riders that
also includes US cyclocross national champion Clara
Honsinger in 2021."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 12,
2020
Caja Rural Seguros RGA team bikes are up for
sale.
"As
the 2020 season draws to a close, the Caja Rural Seguros
RGA team is offering one of the best early Black Friday
bike deals available, by advertising the team's De Rosa
Protos bikes for sale with a considerable saving." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Caja Rural)
November 12,
2020
Ghebreigzabhier, Tiberi and Skjelmose Jensen
join Trek Segafredo.
"The
reigning Eritrean time trial champion, Amanuel
Ghebreigzabhier, and young riders Antonio Tiberi and
Mattias Skjelmose Jensen, have all signed two-year
contracts to join US WorldTour squad Trek Segafredo for
next year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 12,
2020
Best gravel bikes under £2000.
"Cyclingnews'
roundup of the best top performance, mid-price
gravel bikes for racing and adventure."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
November 12,
2020
The
public can submit tips by calling 719-312-7530.
November 12,
2020
Hondo tells Aderlass trial he doped with
Petacchi.
"Danilo
Hondo has told a court in Munich that he and his Lampre
teammate Alessandro Petacchi used services from Doctor
Mark Schmidt for blood doping during the 2012 season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Groenewegen given nine-month ban for causing
Jakobsen crash at Tour de Pologne.
"Groenewegen
was withdrawn from racing by his Jumbo Visma team after he
was expelled from the Tour de Pologne on August 5, and the
UCI Disciplinary Commission has now suspended him until
May 7, 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 11,
2020
British Cycling coach fired for 'inappropriate
relationships' with riders.
"An
investigation found "no evidence of a physical
relationship between Stewart and any rider on the Great
Britain Cycling Team", but did deem his use of electronic
communication "inappropriate."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW
Pix)
November 11,
2020
Thomas De Gendt: ‘I don’t miss Patrick
Lefevere’s tweets - I blocked him for a reason.’
"Lefevere
is notorious for his outspoken attitude on social media
regularly voicing his outrage to cycling incidents
involving his team."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 11,
2020
Tour de Yorkshire 2021 has been postponed.
"After
the 2020 edition was canceled, with the race being
rescheduled for next year, event managers have now
confirmed that the 2021 edition will also be postponed." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Rigoberto Urán says he has extended his
contract with EF Pro Cycling to 2022.
"The
Colombian climber has only been on the start list for six
races in this strange season, but still managed to get a
solid top eight at the French Grand Tour, taking two ninth
place stage finishes along the way."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
November 11,
2020
Viviani hoping for a return to success in 2021
after winless year with Cofidis.
"'You’ve
got to learn from your mistakes, so you don’t make them
again' says Italian."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
November 11,
2020
How to remove and install a bike chain.
"Without
a chain your bike is just an expensive scooter, so here’s
how to fit and remove your chain with a quick link - or
without one - to make repair or servicing super simple." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mick Kirkmann)
November 11,
2020
Lezyne adds Alert braking signal technology to
rear lights - the latest brake light for bikes.
"Lezyne
has added a new feature to its existing range of rear
bicycle lights that it claims will alert motorists and
other cyclists that you are slowing down."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
November 11,
2020
Wahoo Kickr Smart Trainer v5.
"Wahoo's
Kickr is one of the benchmark direct drive smart trainers,
and this incarnation builds on previous versions with
improved accuracy, no need for spin-down calibration, and
Axis feet that provide a bit of side-to-side motion." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Provided)
November 11,
2020
12 best road and gravel pedals for 2021.
"I
personally ride Speedplay Zero pedals on the road because
of a bad knee and hip that cause my ankle to require more
float on one side. The Zero pedal has adjustable float
from 0 (fixed) to 15 degrees independently." By Zap (roadbikeaction.com)
Photo: Ian Matteson
November 11,
2020
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
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