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November 19,
2020
Vuelta a San Juan commited to push on as
races are canceled elswhere.
"Early
season Argentinian event optimistic for future and
planning for three to four WorldTour teams to race." (velonews.com) Photo: James
Startt
November 19,
2020
Giro Rosa: Fading glory.
"The
Giro Rosa has long been the most prestigious stage race on
the women’s calendar. But with crashes, bad roads, tales
of organizational difficulties and a lack of live TV that
threatened its future status as number one." By Owen Rogers
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Team of the Year 2020.
"Among
both the men's and women's pelotons, a broad church of
riders rose to the top, some that we had seen before, some
breaking onto the scene for the very first time." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not
Provided)
November 19,
2020
Spring-powered wheel claims to be ‘E-bike
alternative at lower cost.’
"Simon
Chan says his SuperWheel, which is powered simply by
weight and movement via a patented technology called
‘Weight to energy conversion technology’ (WTECT), supplies
an efficiency improvement of over 30 per cent compared to
a standard wheel."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SuperWheel
November 19,
2020
Do low-cadence drills actually make you
faster?
"Many
of us have done low-RPM drills, but the science behind
this is mixed, at best, on the results."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 19,
2020
Cinelli re-orientates 2021 Zydeco performance
gravel bike for bikepacking.
"Landing
on the cyclocross scene a decade ago, the Zydeco has since
transitioned into the gravel sphere and Cinelli promises
the 2021 iteration is now bikepacking ready, with the
addition of “fast fuel eyelets” on the top tube." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc)
November 19,
2020
Giant Charge Elite XC shoes review.
"A
lightweight and power-happy shoe with useful and unique
twist mobility for those with tracking issues. Fit needs
patience though and they’re expensive for a single-dial
shoe." By Guy
Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
November 19,
2020
Cycling Weekly staff: What I’m looking for on
Black Friday.
"In
the Black Friday sales, I’d be looking for deals on
investment items - the kinds of things I know I’ll need
during the year, that way purchasing with a hefty discount
represents a real saving."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 19,
2020
 November 18,
2020
Dowsett postpones Hour Record attempt after
corona positive.
"Really
disappointed to have to postpone the hour record attempt.
Shortly after we announced the attempt I had some symptoms
of Cov & a test result came back positive." By Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 18,
2020
Cyclocross Start Money - The Facts.
"Much
like the 6 Days and the criteriums, there has always been
a mystery in cyclocross about the payment to the riders to
put on a show. Like another subject, there has been an
‘omerta’ on that kind of thing."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 18,
2020
10 riders with a point to prove in 2021.
"While
the interrupted 2020 season played havoc with many a
rider's year, other factors, such as injuries,
dissatisfaction and form, also played their part." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 18,
2020
2021 Vuelta a San Juan confirmed for January.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan has been confirmed for January 24-31,
with at least three WorldTour and several major ProTeams
expected to travel to the Argentine for the eight days of
early-season racing."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 18,
2020
British Cycling women’s team pursuit coach
quits.
"The
news comes just a week after British Cycling fired men’s
sprint coach Kevin Stewart because of his “inappropriate
relationships” with riders."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn
Lennon/Getty Images)
November 18,
2020
Giant Rev Pro MIPS helmet review.
"Giant's
flagship road helmet, the Rev Pro MIPS, is one of the best
options currently on the market, and may very well change
perceptions of the brand's accessory range for good." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Giant Rev Pro)
November 18,
2020
Ribble’s new step-through gravel bike has a
dose of the Frankensteins - but has us asking, ‘Why not?’
"This
new bike from Ribble might not be the traditional Cycling
Weekly reader's cup of tea - but we had a lot of fun on
it." By Michelle
Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 18,
2020
Black Friday electric bikes: Save big with our
pick of the best eBike deals.
"Cheap electric bikes promise the world but often fail to deliver, so we've rounded up the best Black Friday electric bike deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 18,
2020
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." (velonews.com) Photo:
CeramicSpeed
November 17,
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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November 19,
2020
Zwift Bans Two Pro Racers For Altering Data:
An Explainer of Sorts.
"The
last time there was a public kerfuffle with Zwift and
cheating it was at their first indoor championship. A big
production set and the whole bit. Only to find out later
that the winner, Cam Jeffers, obtained the faster winning
bike by using a bot to accumulate fake mileage." (dcrainmaker.com) (Image
credit: Zwift)
November 19,
2020
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR.
"The
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tire is a bit more of an
all-rounder than the SL version, with increased puncture
protection, but retains the same levels of excellent
grip and rolling resistance. It's a race tire for those
who don't race, if you like."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc)
November 19,
2020
Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 wheels review.
"Campagnolo
Bora WTO 45 wheels get an all new rim shape, tubeless
compatibility & are all the faster for it. Campy’s
best just got better."
By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk)
November 19,
2020
Classic Cycle Thursdays!
"1989
Specialized Rock Combo: On the trails it was quite nimble,
and yet riding in the drops offered plenty of stability.
The only time the bars seemed like maybe they were a bit
of a liability were on steep, rocky climbs." By Eben Weiss
(bikesnobnyc.com)
November 19,
2020
Ganna still positive for corona after two
weeks.
"I'm
with my sister, mum and dad - united for better or for
worse. We're all in isolation because we all had positive
results. By now we're aiming for herd immunity," he
joked."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Fizik Terra Argo X3 gravel saddle review.
"Limousine-like
smoothness with extra width and reduced nose pressure for
more upright off-road rides. X5 is the better buy though." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
November 19,
2020
Christmas gifts for cyclists: Gift ideas to
cater to all budgets.
"When looking for the best Christmas gifts for cyclists, if you're not a cyclist yourself, it’s easy to fall into the trap of buying into the many novelty gifts that, though they may draw a smile, will ultimately end up collecting dust." By Mildred Locke, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 19,
2020
Birzman dual Disc Brake Piston Pusher doesn’t
require wheel removal, plus tubeless lever w/ tire jack,
more!
"If
you’ve ever worked on hydraulic disc brakes, at some
point, you’ve had to reset the pistons in the caliper." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 19,
2020
November 18,
2020
2020 Team Victory Rankings.
"With
the season finished it’s time to look back at the wins and
how the teams fared, and also take a deeper look at the
stats."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
November 18,
2020
Taj Mihelich Releases Book of Cartoons &
Doodles: 'Back Before They Invented Open Face Helmets.'
"BMX legend Taj Mihelich is releasing a book of doodles and cartoons. It's available for pre-order now, and they start shipping on November 25th." By Brian Park (pinkbike.com) November 18,
2020
Can heat acclimation really improve endurance
performance?
"Dr
Boynton explores the often overlooked caveats when it
comes to heat acclimating endurance athletes for the
purpose of improving performance, especially when
subsequent riding is going to happen in temperate
conditions." by
Jason Boynton (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
November 18,
2020
Our complete guide to buying a second hand
bike.
"Buying
a bike second hand is the perfect way of getting into
cycling without exhausting your savings. There are lots of
options online and in second-hand bike shops but picking a
ride that is suitable for your needs and in good condition
can be quite tricky."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) picture-credit: Simon
MacMichael
November 18,
2020
ProBikeKit partners with Campagnolo for
limited edition Black Friday wheel deal.
"Limited
run of 500 black-edition Campagnolo Zonda wheels, GP5000
tires and wheel bags."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Campagnolo / ProBikeKit)
November 18,
2020
Van Aert adds Tabor World Cup to cyclocross
schedule.
"The
Milan San Remo winner was already announced for four
rounds of the X2O Trophy, beginning in Kortrijk on
November 28 with additional races in Herentals in
December, Baal on January 1 and Hamme in January."(Image credit: Getty Images
Sport)
November 18,
2020
Is Shimano launching power meter pedals? 2020
patent for new sensor gives us hope.
"Shimano
has a patent for a pedal that includes shear force sensors
and bending force sensors, suggesting that a pedal-based
power meter from the Japanese component giant could be on
the way." By
Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 18,
2020
Meet the new brand offering affordable
performance cycling kit.
"Souke
Sports is a new brand in the UK market, but the company
has over 10 years of experience in making cycling wear.
After many years of successful business, it decided to
expand the brand internationally through online sales." (cyclingweekly.com) Souke
Sports
November 18,
2020
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
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
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Report: Dutch Federation concealed doping
positive in 2011.
"The
Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU) deliberately concealed a
positive EPO test in 2011, an investigation by Dutch
website Wielerflits has found."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AFP Photo)
November 19,
2020
Former Team Sky coach says concerns about
Chris Froome are ‘idiotic.’
"Former
Team Sky coach Bobby Julich has said concerns about Chris
Froome are “idiotic,” after Froome’s name was mentioned in
the Richard Freeman tribunal."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Ben King is headed to Rally for 2021.
"After
four seasons with the NTT organization, Ben King is headed
to Rally next year in what marks a return to the team
where he first got his start over a decade ago." By Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 19,
2020
Tour de France snub was opening for Michael
Matthews to rejoin Mitchelton Scott.
"Prodigal
son Michael Matthews returns to Mitchelton Scott colors in
2021, and the Australia team is expecting “big things”
from the all-round sprinter and classics rider." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
Photo: Team Sunweb
November 19,
2020
Josef Cerny signs for Deceuninck Quick Step.
"The
27-year-old claimed the biggest win of his career at last
month’s Giro d’Italia, when he soloed to victory on the
rain-soaked stage to Asti, which had been halved in length
following a rider protest."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
Navardauskas hangs up his wheels.
"Tour
de France and Giro d'Italia stage winner Ramunas
Navardauskas has decided to put an end to his career,
saying he has "had enough" of cycling and wants to "forget
about it a bit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 19,
2020
2021 Tech Trends: Tubeless inserts - the next
big advance in road tubeless tech? Here are your options.
"Tubeless
tire inserts - lengths of foam fitted inside the tire -
are becoming increasingly common for both mountain bike
and gravel bike setups, but could they be set to appear on
road bike setups too?"
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Facebook)
November 19,
2020
Black Friday GoPro deals: Get a third off a
Hero 9 bundle in GoPro's Black Friday sale.
"We've compiled the best GoPro deals to help our fellow cyclists record their ride no matter the reason." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: GoPro) November 19,
2020
November 18,
2020
Chris Froome's name dragged into Freeman
tribunal.
"Former
doctor quizzed about Shane Sutton's comments on Froome
from Team Sky's zero tolerance investigations." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
November 18,
2020
Assos helps save Doug Ryder's WorldTour team.
"At
this stage, a title sponsor is still unclear with reports
already in the media that the Qhubeka charity will become
the leading name of the squad while Assos help fund the €8
million operation."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 18,
2020
Zwift bans two riders from top races for
falsifying data.
"Lizi
Duncome and Shanni Berger will not be allowed to race in
Zwift Esports events until their six-month bans are up.
They can continue to use Zwift, as long as they’re not
racing in an official Esports event."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
November 18,
2020
Trek Segafredo closes 2021 roster with
addition of former junior world champion.
"A
winner of the 2016 junior world road title in Doha, Egholm
has signed a one-year contract after two years with Hagens
Berman Axeon. The 22-year-old Dane will support Trek
Segafredo’s leaders, such as compatriot Mads Pedersen." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De
Waele
November 18,
2020
Dillier joins Van der Poel at Alpecin Fenix.
"The
Swiss rider arrives at Alpecin Fenix after three seasons
at AG2R La Mondiale, where his stand-out performance was
his second place behind Peter Sagan at the 2018 Paris
Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 18,
2020
2019 World Champion track sprinter Stephanie
Morton announces retirement.
"2019
world champion Stephanie Morton has announced her
immediate retirement from international cycling after a
ten-year international career which spanned both
able-bodied and para-cycling disciplines."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 18,
2020
Strava brings Bluetooth heart rate
connectivity back to its app.
"It
was almost 13 months ago that Strava removed the ability
to use external Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors within its
phone app. Today Strava has announced that Bluetooth
support for external heart rate measurement is back." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
November 18,
2020
Bianchi Updates Specialissima - Discs,
Improved Aerodynamics for the All-Rounder.
"While
the Oltre XR series remains the brand’s dedicated aero
road frame, the Specialissima follows industry trends of
improving aerodynamics on all-rounder frames." By Scott Kingsley
(bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 18,
2020
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
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." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
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
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