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| November 17,
2020
London has highest helmet use in Europe,
Netherlands “almost zero.” Netherlands is the second safest
country after Denmark.
"Covering
Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Ljubljana, London, Paris,
Vienna, Warsaw and Zagreb, the research sought to
understand the relationship between cycle use rates, safe
infrastructure and helmet use."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 17,
2020
Tom Pidcock delays start of his cyclocross
season.
"Pidcock
(Trinity Racing) has a very big 2021 season coming up as
he steps up to WorldTour level and joins British
super-team, Ineos Grenadiers, but he has a pretty packed
cross season to come before he can focus on that." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by David Stockman/BELGA MAG/AFP
via Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
CeramicSpeed makes UFO Drip Chain Coating
slipperier.
"The
new formula may allow for 15 percent more speed while
lasting 50 percent longer, and at 40 percent the cost of
the original formula."
(velonews.com) Photo: CeramicSpeed
November 17,
2020
Zipp announces new integrated computer mount
and updated graphics.
"Zipp
announced a new integrated out-front computer mount for
Garmin and Wahoo head units. Designed specifically for
Zipp stems, the QuickView mount replaces the existing stem
faceplate with a new aluminum piece."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Zipp
November 17,
2020
Mark Cavendish: From fat banker to sprinting
GOAT.
"Mark
Cavendish's career has run in parallel with the last 15
years of Cyclingnews' development. His and our
paths have crossed and intertwined on numerous occasions." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
Black Friday Garmin deals: 40% off computers,
half-price smartwatches and more.
"Save
money on cycling computers, sensors, smartwatches, power
meters and accessories with these Black Friday Garmin
deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garmin)
November 17,
2020
Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Pack Pliers review: A rethink
of the classic multi-tool.
"The
new 8-Bit Pack Pliers almost look as if Wolf Tooth just
took its existing Pack Pliers and enlarged the dimensions
in CAD." By
James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang
November 17,
2020
 November 16,
2020
Chris Froome and Dan Martin could share Tour
de France leadership.
"Froome
headlines a flurry of new signings on the team ahead of
the new season with Michael Woods, Patrick Bevin, and Sep
Vanmarcke all set to join."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 16,
2020
The questions facing Ineos Grenadiers’ eight
grand tour contenders in 2021.
"The
Ineos Grenadiers have enough GC contenders to fill a whole
grand tour team, but each of them has a unique set of
personal challenges to face in 2021. Here are the
questions facing the Ineos eight."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 16,
2020
The 13 most dramatic moments in pro cycling of
2020.
"The
rollercoaster 2020 pro road season had more peaks and
valleys than a typical Grand Tour race, and more twists
and turns than an Agatha Christie novel."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 16,
2020
Alex Dowsett’s Strava offers insight into his
Hour Record training.
"While
other pros are enjoying their off-season and preparing for
2021, Dowsett is training hard late into the year, and his
Strava stats offer up some insight."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
November 16,
2020
European Track Championships 2020: Britain
tops medal table as Laura Kenny, Elinor Barker and Ethan
Vernon podium on final night.
"The
Great Britain Cycling Team finished the competition, held
in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, top of the medals leaderboard with
six golds, three silvers and two bronze medal placings." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
November 16,
2020
Scribe Aero Wide+ 50-D wheelset review.
"Although
best used with a 25c tire where, Scribe’s research
suggests, the bigger gains are to be had, due to the width
of the rim being greater than that of the tire profile." By Marc Abbott
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
eBikes are getting people back into cycling.
"When
heading towards later life, many of us dream of fresher
legs. Although you may be enjoying the experience no less,
as time ticks on the ghost of your former personal best is
several minutes up the road ahead and it is pulling away
faster each day."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
New TriRig Omega One rim brake both slows you
down and makes you faster.
"TriRig's
Omega series of rim brakes has always focused first and
foremost on aerodynamics, and the newly released version
is now not only supposedly more efficient, but just works
better overall, too."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)Photography by
TriRig
November 16,
2020
Giant Fleet SL saddle.
"Giant's
Fleet SL saddle is a very good choice for occasional
racers looking for more comfort when riding in an aero
position. The saddle features firm padding but there's a
little flex in the base along with a large central
cutout." By Liam
Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
Best bike locks: Keep your bike safe wherever
you lock it up.
"The
best bike locks are not only those that keep your bike
secure but also prevent thieves from trying their luck in
the first place. Some of their methods, like rotating the
bike to break the lock, can cause serious damage to the
frame." By Lance
Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abus)
November 16,
2020
European Track Championships 2020: Katie
Archibald takes second gold on day four.
"Katie
Archibald has taken a second gold at the 2020 European
Track Championships, winning the points race on the fourth
and penultimate day of racing."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (SW Pix)
November 15,
2020
New Brooks Scape waterproof frame bags send
you anywhere in classic style.
"Brooks
England’s new travel bag collection covers every part of
your bike, with frame bags, top tube bags, saddle bags and
handle bag bags."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com)
November 15,
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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Hagens Berman Axeon will race in 2021 despite
budget shortfall.
"Axel
Merckx confirms the team will race next season even with
ongoing sponsor search."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 17,
2020
Marc Hirschi looking to conquer the classics
before expanding horizons further afield.
"The
young Swissman animated this year’s Tour de France with
his breakaway antics, won La Flèche Wallonne, and took
bronze at the world championships in a two-month spell
that marked him as the hottest new puncheur in the
peloton." By Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
Donnelly Cycling Releases Limited Edition
Bahati Foundation Poster by Michael Valenti.
"Donnelly Cycling has released a limited edition poster to support the Bahati Foundation. Limited to 250 prints, each having been signed by 10-time national champion Rahsaan Bahati." By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (donnellycycling.com) November 17,
2020
Giro Helios Spherical helmet first ride
review.
"Giro's
Helios helmet brings Spherical technology to a lower
priced helmet. But Giro doesn't skimp on the high-end
features." By
Dan Cavallari (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
November 17,
2020
Wahoo RIVAL Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth
Review.
"It’s
here. Finally. After years of rumors, leaks, and even a
high crimes story I’ve got for another day, Wahoo’s first
watch has landed - the aptly named Wahoo RIVAL, a $379
entrant in a field full of competitive options." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
November 17,
2020
Wahoo goes wearable: Introducing the new
Elemnt Rival multi-sport watch.
"Wahoo
has launched the Rival with a host of features
specifically for the multi-sport athlete such as swim
metrics, advanced run dynamics when paired with the TickrX
heart rate strap, and the new touch-less transition
feature." By
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Wahoo
Fitness
November 17,
2020
Uninsured, unlicensed truck driver has
admitted killing Josephine Gilbert.
"Josephine,
a 25-year-old from Wirksworth in Derbyshire, was killed
while riding just outside of Derby in January this year,
when she was hit by a truck."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Derbyshire
Police)
November 17,
2020
Lefevere: Tokyo might be Evenepoel's best
chance at Olympic gold.
"Patrick
Lefevere has said that the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 might be
Remco Evenepoel's best chance for gold, adding that he
hopes to target Tour de France victory with the
20-year-old in the next five years."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
November 17,
2020
Pedro Delgado on Lance Armstrong: ‘No one
wants to speak well of him.’
"For
me, he was the best of his era. Armstrong had a very
strong head,” Delgado said. “That was his motor. In terms
of physical strength, maybe [Jan] Ullrich, who was his
main rival, was even stronger, but his intelligence and
his knowledge of how to prepare all year long were key for
Armstrong to win such an important race like the Tour de
France."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
Tadej Pogačar: My life is the same as before
after winning Tour de France.
"In an
interview Spanish newspaper Marca, he said: “My
life hasn’t changed much since I won the Tour. My life is
the same as before, there hasn’t been much change. Maybe a
few more interviews and media related issues, but nothing
too stressful."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by MARCO
BERTORELLO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
November 16,
2020
CeramicSpeed's new UFO Drip lube is slicker,
longer-lasting and far cheaper.
"The
new UFO Drip appears to be the most practical and
attainable product to ever wear the CeramicSpeed name. And
the fact that it’s non-toxic and biodegradable makes it
all the more attractive."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Dave Rome
November 16,
2020
Colin Sturgess returns to cycling as sports
director at Ribble Weldtite.
"Former
British road and track star Colin Sturgess will return to
professional cycling in 2021 as a sports director for the
Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling team."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 16,
2020
Israel Start-Up Nation’s Canadian cyclists
explain why they were prepared for this year’s unexpected
indoor trainer season.
"Some
cyclists, such as Peter Sagan, went so far as to say they
had no interest in virtual racing. “I am a real cyclist,
but not a virtual one,” he said."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Noa
Arnon
November 16,
2020
Backstedt back on the bike after months in leg
cast and orthopedic boot.
"In an
interview with Cyclingnews, the 18-year-old said
she still has some pain when rotating her foot to clip in
and out of her pedals, and walks with a slight limp, but
that she is otherwise healing well and looking forward to
getting back to racing bikes in 2021."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
November 16,
2020
Liv Cycling: A guide and overview.
"Liv
is a unique bike brand, in that all of its bikes are
designed and made by women, for women.
Liv
designs its bikes from the ground up."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv)
November 16,
2020
The Curious (And Mostly True) Legend Of “The
Shitbike.”
"The
Softride beam bike: it raised eyebrows and inspiring
cocked heads and curious gazes since forever when it was
first introduced as a triathlon-specific answer to, well,
nothing." By
Stevil Kinevil (cyclingindependent.com) Photo by Morgan
Meredith
November 16,
2020
What is an ultrasonic cleaner and should you
buy one?
"Is an
ultrasonic cleaner the ultimate in drivetrain cleaning or
does it come up a few chain scrubbers short?" By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zero Friction Cycling)
November 16,
2020
Strava raises $110 million.
"This
financing will help the company build more features that
athletes love, support its global community and expand to
better serve more athletes,” Strava said in a statement." By Caley Fretz
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Le
Col, Lezyne, PedalCell and Dashel.
"Streams
of running water were next to impossible to avoid when
riding the lanes at the weekend...but our team of hardy
reviewers were out testing some neat bits of kit." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
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November 17,
2020
Report: Legendary coach Eddie Borysewicz dies
at 81.
"According
to reports in Polish media, legendary cycling coach Edward
Borysewicz, known in the U.S. by his nickname “Eddie B,”
has died at age 81 in Poland."
(velonews.com) Photo: John Pierce
November 17,
2020
US Senate passes Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act to
criminalize doping schemes.
"The
law calls for fines of up to $1 million and prison
sentences of up to 10 years for those who participate in
schemes designed to influence international sports
competitions through doping."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 17,
2020
Report: Possible savior for NTT Pro Cycling as
Edvald Boasson Hagen eyes move.
"Belgian
daily Het Nieuwsblad reports that NTT team boss Douglas
Ryder is lining up new backers to keep the team afloat
going into 2021. The movement comes a week after a split
between Ryder and Bjarne Riis, who joined the team in
2020."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
Chris Lawless leaves Ineos Grenadiers to join
Total Direct Énergie.
"The
25-year-old debuted with Team Sky in 2018, and won a stage
at Coppi e Bartali in 2018, and the overall title of the
Tour of Yorkshire in 2019. The move will mark his first
time with a French-speaking team."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
For the first time ever, a Puerto Rican is
headed to the WorldTour.
"Abner
González made history last Wednesday by becoming the
first-ever Puerto Rican cyclist to sign a contract with a
professional WorldTour-level team. The 19-year-old will
join Movistar next season on a three-year deal." By Emmanuel Márquez
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 17,
2020
eBike prices could be reduced by a third to
get more people cycling.
"The
eBike industry is expected to continue growing in the
coming years, with bikes for electric bikes and scooters
more than tripling since 2019."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Andrew
Aitchison / Getty Images)
November 17,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe: If I could only pick one
more race to win, it would be the Tour de France.
"The
two races that always made me dream were the World
Championships and the Tour de France. Of course, I want to
win Monuments and Classics but if I could only pick one,
it would be the Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 17,
2020
Running a doping program could soon be a
criminal offense in the US.
"The
fight against doping in the United States took a
significant leap forward on Monday with the passage of a
landmark bill through the US Senate."
by Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com)
November 16,
2020
Douglas Ryder's WorldTour team likely to race
on in 2021.
"Reports
from several sources indicate that Douglas Ryder will run
a WorldTour team next year after a last-minute solution
was found to keep his current NTT-backed team in the
sport." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 16,
2020
Astana becomes Astana Premier Tech for 2021.
"The
Astana team will officially be known as Astana Premier
Tech after the Canadian company stepped up to a title
sponsorship role to help bolster the finances of the
Kazakhstani team for 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 16,
2020
Matteo Jorgenson extends with Movistar through
2023.
"Young
American renews with Movistar; Astana brings on first
co-sponsor in 15 years to assure team's future." (velonews.com) (Credit not
Provided)
November 16,
2020
Mitchelton Scott announces more homegrown
signings, and contract extensions of Luke Durbridge and
Cameron Meyer.
"The
Mitchelton Scott team emphasized its Australian roots by
renewing the contracts of no less than seven Aussie riders
for the next two seasons. Leading the way are Luke
Durbridge and Cameron Meyer, two veterans of the team." By James Startt
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 16,
2020
Elia Viviani: We have failed to create any
chemistry this year.
"Elia
Viviani signed with Cofidis this year, but the Italian
sprinter did not achieve any victories for his new team in
2020."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
Vaast A/1 gravel bike review: Magnesium makes
a comeback.
"Although
magnesium is less stiff than aluminum, it’s also
proportionally less dense, supposedly about 20% stronger,
and does a much better job of damping vibration. It also
requires about half as much energy to extract and
manufacture." By
James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)
November 16,
2020
Indoor Trainers: What is electromagnetic
resistance and can it make you fitter?
"There's
a huge range of options when it comes to choosing an
indoor trainer, but what is the best technology for you?" By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
November 16,
2020
How to Fix a Loose Headset.
"There
are a few things to consider when your headset seems to be
coming loose. First and foremost, you need to have a
steerer-tube compression plug (for a carbon steerer) or a
star nut (metal steerer) installed."
Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 16,
2020
5 things I wish I’d known much earlier in my
cycling career.
"The
things you learn on your local group ride are vast and
varied. These range from riding pacelines, to bike
handling, to fueling on the bike, what to wear, how to
change a tube. I could go on and on."By
Jamie Blanchfield (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 16,
2020
Black Friday bike deals 2020: Huge savings on
bikes, clothing, tech and more.
"Black Friday bike deals are available already, and here are the best of them." (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 16,
2020
Team Sunweb: ‘We knew that a good year was
coming.’
"German
team's confidence in home-grown stars pays off in first
season without Tom Dumoulin."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 15,
2020
Suzanne Morphew Case: Colorado authorities
renew call for info on missing mom 6 months after
disappearance.
"Chaffee
County Sheriff John A. Spezze called on anyone who may
have engaged with Morphew on Facebook, Instagram,
Voxer, FaceTime or WhatsApp to come forward if they
haven’t already been interviewed."
By Danielle Wallace (foxnews.com) Photo: Inside
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The
public can submit tips by calling 719-312-7530.
November 12,
2020
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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