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Camargo tops Oscar Sevilla to win Vuelta a
Colombia.
"Spanish
expatriate Oscar Sevilla missed out on taking his career
fourth title in the Vuelta a Colombia on Sunday, coming
second overall in the ten-stage race to a rider half his
age - Diego Camargo (Colombia Tierra de Aletas)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Michael Vanthourenhout wins Telenet
Superprestige Merksplas.
"Michael
Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) claimed an
emphatic victory in a greasy, treacherous Telenet
Superprestige round in Merksplas. The Belgian, superior in
the tricky, technical section of the course, went clear on
the second to last lap and held onto the lead." By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 22,
2020
Brand wins in Merksplas after duel with
Alvarado.
"Lucinda
Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) emerged victorious at the
fourth round of the Telenet Superprestige series in
Merksplas after a near race-long battle with World
Champion Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Wout van Aert working hard for return of
rivalry with van der Poel.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has been training hard in Girona,
Spain, as he prepares for his cyclocross season and a
renewed battle with lifelong rival Mathieu van der Poel
(Alpecin Fenix)."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Omer Goldstein becomes Israeli road race
champion.
"Goldstein
recently completed his first Grand Tour at the Vuelta a
España - riding in the service of team leader Dan Martin,
who finished fourth overall - and was able to take
advantage of his form."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas -
Sunday, November 22, 2020.
"This
Sunday sees the fourth round of the Superprestige Series
in on a new course in Merksplas.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 6:00am Pacific." (cyclocross.social)
November 22,
2020
 Fabio Aru linked to Qhubeka Assos as new Grand
Tour leader.
"Fabio
Aru could become Qhubeka Assos’ Grand Tour leader, with
his contract terms perhaps linked to performance, as the
team take a bet on him returning to success." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
How to watch the 2020-2021 Cyclocross season -
live streams from anywhere.
"The
first round of the 2020-2021 UCI Cyclocross World Cup
takes place on November 29 in Tabor with the series having
increased importance due to the UCI's revised rules for
the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
My Giro stage win was one of the best in
Ineos' history, reveals Geoghegan Hart.
"Giro
d'Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart hailed his Stage 15
victory at Piancavallo as one of the best performances in
Team Ineos Grenadiers' entire history."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 21,
2020
Diary of a Zwift Academy rider - Part Three -
Seeking advice from a former winner.
"What
does it take to become a professional cyclist? Years of
training, racing and building your physical capabilities
to almost superhuman levels? Or is it down to pure,
natural talent that’s just waiting to be unleashed?" By Charlie Allenby
(bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 21,
2020
Ultimate cold weather gift guide.
"These
three brands harnessed all their sub-zero experience into
very specialized winter gear. From boots to après, they’ll
keep you dry if you’re braving blustery weather between
warming huts this year."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Provided)
November 21,
2020
November 20,
2020
The best races of the 2020 season.
"It's
been a turbulent 2020 season, one that saw a number of key
races canceled, re-scheduled or altered, but by the end of
the international cycling calendar, we managed to get some
excellent racing."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Fuente Dé: Contador's Revolution.
"How
an innocuous transition stage produced historic drama and
defined the Spaniard's career and identity." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Another blow to British racing scene as a
Vitus Pro Cycling folds.
"After
three years of racing, the Continental outfit will see out
the rest of the season, with some eSports events still to
come, but will not continue into 2021."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
November 20,
2020
How Do You Build the Greatest Collection of
Cycling Memorabilia in America?
"Memorabilia
on display in the foyer at the Horton home, including a
water bottle and a hand pump that belonged to Fausto
Coppi, the original perpetual team trophy from the Tour de
France, and a bronze medallion presented to Maurice Garin
in the second edition of the Tour, the oldest known
surviving award from the race."
By Peter Flax (bicycling.com) Photography by Cayce
Clifford
November 20,
2020
Monopoly Cycling has finally been released.
"Cyclists,
the ultimate Christmas gift has landed. That's right, get
ready to flip a table in anger this Boxing Day because
Monopoly Cycling has been released."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 20,
2020
Specialized 2FO Roost Clip shoe review.
"Street
style with a lightweight, weather-resistant, pedal
performance for trail or enduro pinners, but might be too
stiff for some."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
November 20,
2020
BMC unveils incredibly expensive €10,000
Masterpiece frameset.
"This
is art that brings you into the tapestry. It’s an
investment and an experience.” We take a look at the most
expensive frameset we've ever seen."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
November 19,
2020
Vuelta a San Juan commited to push on as
races are canceled elsewhere.
"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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Banned Zwift racer issues statement of
defense: ‘I have always been a transparent athlete.’
"Lizi
Duncombe claims complications around power files led to
her being handed six-month ban for violation of data
recording and reporting standards."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
November 22,
2020
Elinor Barker: A day in the life behind the
filter.
"Frustrated
with the sepia-tinged perfection of cycling Instagram
accounts, Olympic gold medalist Elinor Barker runs down
her real daily routine in all its slovenly detail." By Elinor Barker
(cyclingweekly.com) (Chris Sansom Photography/csansom.com)
November 22,
2020
Hugo Houle blasts Cycling Canada for
‘incompetence’ as road program struggles for finance.
"Houle
feels that national body is failing to support road
cycling as budget squeeze leads to focus elsewhere." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 22,
2020
Big tech discounts on Garmin, Suunto, GoPro,
Rotor and 4iiii.
"The
products featured have been chosen because we know they’re
good quality and are an excellent offer at the price we’ve
included (at the time of writing)."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 22,
2020
Cheapest Zwift setup: Black Friday turbo
trainer deals and a guide to the best budget indoor cycling
setups.
"Without a surplus of stock, it likely means there will be a shortage of turbo trainer deals this Black Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't save money when setting up your pain cave." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 22,
2020
Ribble Endurance AL Disc 2021.
"With
the Endurance AL Disc, Ribble has created a bike for the
masses. It's ideal for winter training, commuting, club
runs, short blasts or long rides - it's even quick enough
for entry-level racing."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 22,
2020
Ranking the top 10 male sprinters of 2020.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe), Sam Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe),
Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ), and Caleb Ewan (Lotto
Soudal) lead our table of top sprinters."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
Preview: 37th Vuelta al Ecuador.
"The
last race of the UCI America Tour of the season, the 37th
edition of Vuelta al Ecuador, is about to start this
Monday, November 23. This 2.2 category race was about to
be cancelled earlier in the year but it is finally going
to be held." By
Marcelo Hernández (cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/Thomas
MAHEUX
November 21,
2020
Anti-doping statistics raise alarm bells ahead
of Tokyo Olympic Games.
"WADA
chief admits the pandemic created 'holes' in testing
procedures through 2020, but is looking to close up any
leaks in the approach to Tokyo."
(velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty
Images
November 21,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart could have road in East
London named after him.
"The
name to honor the Ineos rider would be “Tao’s Place”, and
will compete against “Bernie Grant Cycleway”, and “Starley
Freeway." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 21,
2020
First Look: Sidi Shot 2.
"The
Sidi Shot 2 is the newest addition to the Italian brand’s
legacy of high-performance road shoes. The Sidi Shot 2
features upgraded tension dials and an updated C-Boost SRS
sole that offers a greater range of cleat positions." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit
not Provided)
November 21,
2020
Bontrager SSR Women’s Multisport Bike Shoes.
"Casual
multisport shoes that live up to the hype better than most
for walking and riding comfort."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc)
November 21,
2020
Pieter Weening concludes pro career.
"The
Dutch rider amassed 13 individual wins, including stages
at the Tour de France and wearing the leader's jersey at
the Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Mike McCarthy remembers Eddie Borysewicz.
"With
news of the passing of Eddie Borysewicz, coach and trainer
to several generations of America’s best cyclists, we
caught up with Mike McCarthy, one of his prodigies." By James Startt
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Mike McCarthy
November 20,
2020
'Chris Froome's arrival will make me better'
says Niv.
"In a
statement released on Friday, the team wrote that they
"expect improvement from the Israeli riders next season to
meet the new performance standards, following the arrival
of world-class riders to a revamped roster headed by Chris
Froome."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Magnus Sheffield crushes world junior
individual pursuit record.
"Sheffield
bettered the world record by three seconds, and reset the
American record by 10 seconds."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
November 20,
2020
La Tropicale Amissa Bongo 2021 postponed.
"The
UCI 2.1 event was to bring together the best cyclists on
the African continent to race against pros from Cofidis,
Total Direct Énergie, and other European-based teams." (velonews.com) (Photo: James
Startt)
November 20,
2020
Bling's 'toxic' situation with Gerrans in the
past as Mitchelton look to future.
"Mitchelton
Scott sports director Matthew White has described a
'toxic' situation between Simon Gerrans and Michael
Matthews led to the Australian star rider's departure, but
hopes that the sprinter's 2021 return will see the team
with a chance to win the biggest races."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
Inside Magnus Sheffield’s record-breaking
pursuit ride.
"The
crux of Magnus Sheffield’s record-setting 3,000-meter
pursuit ride on Thursday came near the end, after he had
completed seven of the nine laps around the 7-Eleven
velodrome in Colorado Springs."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 20,
2020
Gear Break Gravel Edition: DMT, Arundel,
XPEDO, Castelli, Moots, Rapha & Zipp.
"Gravel Special Gear Break: Just for all the ‘gravelers’ out there." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) November 20,
2020
New Shimano Dura-Ace will be 12-speed and
wireless, patents suggest.
"Rim
brakes make the cut, and potential for self-charging
shifters also included on groupset expected to launch
next spring."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(cyclingtips.com)(Image
credit: Shimano)
November 20,
2020
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From a family farm to the world’s richest
cycling team: Educating Richard Carapaz.
"Richard
was raised in rural surroundings in El Carmelo in northern
Ecuador, 800km from the capital Quito and at around 3,000m
of altitude. His young life revolved around animals." By Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November 22,
2020
Patrick Lefevere: Hopefully we can give
Belgium a Tour victory with Remco.
"Patrick
Lefevere believes Remco Evenepoel has a good chance to win
gold at next year’s Olympics in Tokyo."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 22,
2020
Campenaerts relieved to continue with Qhubeka
Assos.
"I
will remain a pro in a WorldTour team, which is a real
relief," Campenaerts told Sporza, confirming he
will stay with the African team that will be known as
Qhubeka Assos in 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 22,
2020
Lars Bak to manage 2022 Uno-X women's team
with aims at WorldTour.
"Former
pro Lars Bak will lead the creation of a new women's team
under the Norwegian Uno-X banner for 2022 with aspirations
of heading directly to the UCI Women's WorldTour,
according to TV2 Sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Corona tests become obligatory before every
Belgian cyclocross race.
"The
stricter rules cover riders, team staff, race officials
and even media, and will first be enforced at next
Saturday’s Urban Cross in Kortrijk."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 22,
2020
Mareczko returns to Vini Zabú KTM after CCC
troubles.
"I’m
going back to what can be considered my second home, the
team where I turned professional as a young rider and
where I won a lot,” Mareczko said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 22,
2020
November 21,
2020
Egan Bernal on his back problems: 'I've always
had pain there.'
"The
pain is really something very old, last year during the
Tour that I won, the first year that I raced the Tour and
since when raced mountain bikes, I've always had a pain
there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 21,
2020
Freeman's 'vulnerability' to Sutton's bullying
could have led to him ordering Testogel says psychiatrist.
"Freeman
has admitted 18 of the 22 charges brought against him by
the General Medical Council, including ordering Testogel
patches. However, he denies that he did so “knowing or
believing” that they were intended for use by an athlete." By Alex Bowden (road.cc)
Photo: Credit Team Sky
November 21,
2020
Marco Pantani 2000 Tour de France bike up for
auction.
"The
bike used by Marco Pantani at the 2000 Tour de France when
he beat Lance Armstrong to win atop Mont Ventoux is for
sale via auction in Italy, with an estimated auction price
of between €25,000-30,000."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bolaffi)
November 21,
2020
Black Friday cycling shoes: Save on Shimano,
Specialized, Sidi and more.
"Investing in a pair of the best cycling shoes nowadays requires a lot of cash, so when Black Friday comes around it's the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain." (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy) November 21,
2020
Turbo Vado SL Ride Report.
"Lightweight
bikes are so much fun to ride. At 33 lbs. the Specialized
Turbo Vado SL certainly qualifies as lightweight by eBike
standards. The Turbo Vado SL is nimble, well mannered, and
inspired me..."
by Byron, Steve Gluckman (bikehugger.com)
November 21,
2020
November 20,
2020
Compton begins 2020-21 European cyclocross
campaign in Belgium on Sunday.
"There’s
still red, white, and blue on the KFC Racing kit, but no
stars and stripes for 15-time US national cyclocross
champion Katie Compton (KFC Racing p/b TREK/Knight
Composites) when she takes the start line at the elite
women’s Superprestige in Merksplas this Sunday." By Jackie Tyson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Bookwalter and Grmay extend with Mitchelton
Scott.
"Bookwalter’s
stand-out performance in 2020 was his fine 7th place
finish at Strade Bianche, the first WorldTour race to be
held after the season was interrupted."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
Final-hour deal with ASSOS saves Africa’s
WorldTour team.
"Officials
confirm team will remain in WorldTour despite departure of
several high-profile riders."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 20,
2020
John Archibald and Mark Christian join Alberto
Contador’s ProTeam.
"The
British pair will be stepping up from the Continental
scene to join Italian-registered ProTeam Eolo Kometa next
season, as the squad steps up to the pro ranks for the
first time." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 20,
2020
Zak Burgess, 14, spent lockdown II Everesting
on his bike.
"The
teenager from Clitheroe in Lancashire managed to tick off
the grueling feat of climbing 8,848m of elevation - the
height of Everest - by completing 52 repetitions of the
Birdy Brow climb in one, continuous ride."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 20,
2020
Black Friday wheel deals: Save big on carbon
wheelsets from Enve and Reynolds this Black Friday.
"There
is no question that upgrading your wheelset will make a
huge difference to your riding experience. A superior
wheelset can not only make you faster but also deliver
less fatigue."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
November 20,
2020
Tout Terrain unveil the Scrambler Xplore GT II
- A gravel bike with a Pinion gearbox.
"The
Scrambler Xplore GT II combines the classic aesthetic of a
mono-stay steel frame with the reliability of a Pinion
gearbox." By
Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 20,
2020
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