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Lucinda Brand wins elite women's race in
Tabor.
"Lucinda
Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) made it two wins from two
races this weekend, soloing to victory at the first UCI
World Cup meet of the season in Tabor."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 29,
2020
Michael Vanthourenhout wins elite men's race
in Tabor.
"Michael
Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) won the opening
round of the 2020-2021 UCI Cyclocross World Cup on Sunday
in Tabor in the Czech Republic."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 29,
2020
Frain on the attack to take win and overall
lead of NRS.
"It
was Nicole Frain's first-ever win at National Road Series
(NRS) level, garnering her Sydney Uni-Staminade team a
vital victory in the NRS standings. "
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 29,
2020
How to legally maximize your performance.
"The
blood coursing through our capillaries is fundamental to
our fitness. How can understanding it better help us -
legally - maximize our cycling performance?" By Nick Busca
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)
November 29,
2020
2020 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor, Czech
Republic Live.
"On
Sunday, November 29: UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor,
Czech Republic LIVE.
Elite
Women at 13:10 CET, 7:10am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men at 14:30 CET, 8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclingfans.com) Photo Copyright © 2019 Cor Vos
November 29,
2020
Sunday Trading: Black Friday weekend special
with huge discounts on top end products (US & UK).
"This
week we’ve brought you an extra special, bumper crop of
deals to celebrate the Black Friday weekend." By Rupert Radley
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 29,
2020
 X2O Trophy Kortrijk: Lucinda Brand wins elite
women's race.
"It
was an all Dutch podium as Brand sprinted for the win
ahead of Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) in second
and Yara Kastelijn (Credishop Fristads)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 28,
2020
X2O Trophy Kortrijk: Iserbyt wins elite men's
race.
"Eli
Iserbyt broke away from a lead group with two laps to go
take the win ahead of Lars Van der Haar (Telenet Baloise)
in second and Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) in third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 28,
2020
Teams announced for 2021 Tour du Rwanda.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation was the sole WorldTour team named to the
17 participating teams, whereby the final two teams will
be nominated on January 15."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of Rwanda)
November 28,
2020
Great Scott tipped for big future.
"Cameron
Scott, 22, is focusing on road racing, with an eye on
reaching the WorldTour sooner rather than later. Jamie
Finch-Penninger talks to Cameron and those close to his
development about that goal."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Photo: Con Chronis)
November 28,
2020
Cyber Monday cycling shoes: Save on Shimano,
Fizik, Giro and more.
"As
part of our efforts to bring you the best Cyber Monday
bike deals, we're rounding up the best Cyber Monday
cycling shoes deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)
November 28,
2020
Live: Urban Cross Kortrijk - x2o Badkamers
Trofee - Saturday November 28th - Live.
"The
second round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee
(previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the CAPS
Urban Cross in Kortrijk.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am ET.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social)
November 28,
2020
November 27,
2020
Massive Black Friday Sports Tech Deals Guide!
"Here’s
your complete guide to sports tech deals, sorted by
category and updated constantly throughout the day, often
hourly with new deals."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
November 27,
2020
Limited edition tan wall Continental GP5000s
reduced by 41% (US).
"After
much anticipation, Black Friday has now arrived - and with
it, the very best cycling deals. There have been some
great discounts on wheels and tires, but we’re picking out
this tan wall Continental GP5000 discount as one of the
best on the net right now."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
November 27,
2020
Early season Spanish, French races already
ramping up for 2021.
"Teams
planning to carry 'bubble' concept into pre-season
training camps and early-season races through Europe." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
What John Murphy learned from 17 seasons in
pro cycling.
"Sprinter
John Murphy is retiring from pro cycling after 17 seasons,
and shares the advice he'd pass on to future generations
of pro riders."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
November 27,
2020
Gravel Done Differently: Robin Wallner Rides
Ibis Gravelduro, Industry Nine Expands the Map.
"What
is gravel? That could mean your rides are primarily
pavement, but you relish the opportunity to explore short
sections of dirt roads. Or, it could mean you spend 100%
of your time off-road, far from the nearest pavement." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe tempted to ride Paris
Roubaix in 2021.
"Julian
Alaphilippe has the cobbled classics and Paris Roubaix on
his list for 2021 season."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
November 26,
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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Wout van Aert: Tabor World Cup podium was down
to guts and perseverance.
"I
suffered," he told Sporza after Saturday's race.
"I made a good decision by keeping a low profile in the
first half of the race but when I passed the second lap, I
could feel the difference between following and making my
own race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 29,
2020
Shirin van Anrooij injured in the hospital
after crash at Cyclocross World Cup in Tabor.
"According
to her Telenet Baloise Lions manager Sven Nys, the
18-year-old is conscious but has sustained injuries to her
arm and hip." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 29,
2020
Mein wins U23 men's race in Tabor.
"Briton,
Thomas Mein, beats Ben Turner and Ivan Feijoo Alberte at
first meet of the series."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 29,
2020
Zoe Backstedt wins junior women's race in
Tabor.
"Zoe
Backstedt wins while Marie Schreiber and Lucia Bramati
round out podium"
(Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)
November 29,
2020
Tom Pidcock 17th, Wout van Aert third at Tabor
cyclocross World Cup.
"Tabor
was the first of a reduced five dates in the reduced World
Cup series, with the next set to take place in Namur, the
capital of Wallonia in Belgium, on December 20." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 29,
2020
Sprint rivalry heats up with dangerous riding
allegations as Plowright wins.
"Jensen
Plowright (Team Bridgelane) was the first rider over the
finish line in the Day 2 criterium around the industrial
park south of Murwillumbah, but a protest was immediately
flagged by ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast and Oliver’s Real
Food Racing on the race-winner."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
November 29,
2020
GoPro Hero 8 Black gets the Cyber Monday deal
treatment.
"The
GoPro Hero8 Black is rich with features and has long been
the market leader for cycling action cameras, whether it’s
for capturing action shots or vlogging."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: GoPro)
November 29,
2020
Radical new chain claims to be faster, more
durable than anything available.
"With
over a century of refinement behind them, the roller
chains used on modern bicycles are incredibly efficient,
remarkably strong and durable, and relatively inexpensive.
There’s always room for improvement, though." By Ronan Mc Laughlin
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by New Motion Labs
November 28,
2020
Alvarado and Van Aert highlight opening
cyclocross World Cup in Tabor.
"Ceylin
del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) and Wout van Aert
(Jumbo Visma) will headline the women's and men's fields.
Cant, Worst, Iserbyt, Aerts also competing on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 28,
2020
Mano-a-mano across the Med: Monte Zoncolan vs
Alto de los Machucos.
"Which is the most fearsome ascent, Monte Zoncolan or Alto de los Machucos? Prepare for battle." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) November 28,
2020
The best USA Black Friday bike deals that are
still on offer ahead of Cyber Monday.
"Many
of the Black Friday bike deals have sold out or returned
to full price, but there are still some gems out there
worth a look."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
November 28,
2020
How Zwift and the UCI thwart cheating in
high-level eSports events.
"While
most riders can just jump into Zwift races and have fun,
elite-level competitors face stringent data-verification
protocols." By
Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart says he wants to fight for
Grand Tours every year.
"In an
interview with Italians newspaper La Gazzetta dello
Sport, the Hackney-born pro said the dream is to
also win the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, to
complete the set of three-week victories after his success
in the Giro." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
November 27,
2020
Nibali plays down reports of 2022 move to
Ineos Grenadiers.
"Reports
in Italy have suggested Vincenzo Nibali could move to
Ineos Grenadiers for 2022 to take up a role as a mentor to
younger Grand Tour riders in the final year of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Links from the past lead Steve Bauer to
Astana.
"When
Steve Bauer was on the hunt for a new job he turned to one
of his ex-riders, Hugo Houle, for some help and advice.
Now a long-standing member of the Astana team, Houle was
able to point Bauer in the right direction." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 27,
2020
Why are Israel Start-Up Nation riders
converting to tubeless tires?
"It is
impressive that tubeless is starting to be used because it
takes a long time for things to change in cycling,
especially in Europe. It’s very traditional." By Terry McKall
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
November 27,
2020
Are turbos and training apps leading to more
crashes in bike races?
"When
cyclists switch from the predictable and safe home
trainer, will they be able for the chaos and movement in
the bunch in spring? If not, are more crash inevitable?" By Padraig Marrey
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)
November 27,
2020
TurboAnt Scooter, Fizik, LOOK, Giro, Osprey,
Muc-Off, Memory Pilot.
"Staying sane in these crazy times may call for crazy measures - like finding your two-wheeled fun in places you might not have looked before." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) November 27,
2020
The 'Super Wheel' Claims to Offer Power
Assistance Without a Motor... And We're Very Skeptical.
"It's
worth noting that the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris
stopped accepting proposals concerning perpetual motion in
1775." By James
Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
266 days from her last race, Gigante explodes
to first start win in NRS finale.
"Sarah
Gigante (TIBCO SVB) had been without racing since her last
start at the Herald Sun Tour."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: Jamie Finch-Penninger)
November 27,
2020
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Enrico Gasparotto calls time on 16-year
career.
"Two-time
Amstel Gold Race winner Enrico Gasparotto has announced
his retirement from pro cycling at the age of 38." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
November 29,
2020
The battle for contracts in the Covid market.
"At
the end of a season, the sight of riders competing for
chances to sign contracts and stay in cycling's top
division - the WorldTour - is not a new phenomenon, but
2020 has seen the spectacle amped up even beyond the usual
churn of teams and sponsors."
By Andrew Greaves (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 29,
2020
Should you use a power meter during training?
Here’s what the experts say.
"With
even some pro teams cautioning against an over-reliance on
power meters, Dr Josie Perry makes the case for staying in
touch with your winning instincts."
By Josephine Perry (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel
Gould)
November 29,
2020
Beat back pain: Declaring war on cycling’s
number-one ride-spoiler.
"Cyclists
seem to get a raw deal in the back pain stakes. A
Norwegian study of 116 pro cyclists found low back pain
(LBP) to be the most prevalent overuse injury in the
group, with 49 cyclists reporting the issue." By James Shrubsall
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)
November 29,
2020
Mountains According to G by Geraint
Thomas.
"Geraint
Thomas is always ready to provide entertaining quotes in
any interview, and that light-hearted style carries over
into his first two books; the formula continues with
Mountains According To G, which focuses on a key
aspect of so many race results - including his own." By Richard Peploe (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Provided)
November 29,
2020
Liv Devote 1 2021.
"The
Devote is available in sizes XS, S and M, catering for
heights from 150 to 175cm. The geometry is set up for
female proportions, with a shorter top tube than the men's
equivalent size."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 29,
2020
Save 34% on the Garmin Edge 1030 in this
Amazon Cyber Monday deal (US & UK).
"The
1030 may no longer be the flagship computer in Garmin's
range, but it's still very worthy of consideration." (cyclingnews.com) (Credit not
Provided)
November 29,
2020
Van Aert and Kopecky win 2020 Flandrien of the
year.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has retained the 'Flandrien of the
year' award handed out by Belgian newspaper Het
Nieuwsblad. Lotte Kopecky (Lotto Soudal) won the women's
award, beating Jolien D'Hoore (Boels Dolmans)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
November 28,
2020
Lizzie Deignan back to her best and
‘delighted’ with impressive 2020 season.
"I was
delighted with it,” Deignan says of her year. “It was a
very mixed bag, I felt like I was crashing or I was ill or
I was winning, so it was a strange season."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 28,
2020
Stijn Vandenbergh announces his retirement.
"Stijn
Vandenbergh has announced his retirement from professional
cycling at the age of 36 after a 14-year career." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 28,
2020
Does indoor pain equal outdoor gain?
"After
countless hours sweating it out in his shed, CW's
Steve Shrubsall decided to find out if he could convert
Zwift-toughened tenacity into a real-world PB." By Stephen Shrubsall
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Daniel Gould
November 28,
2020
MT Zoom Ultralight gravel handlebar review.
"The
Ultralight gravel handlebar from MT Zoom is one of the
lightest off-road drop handlebars on the market. It has a
great shape for fast, competitive riding and nicely
designed internal cable routing."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 28,
2020
Cyber Monday bike deals: Over 175 hand-picked
deals for cyclists.
"Black
Friday might have passed, but many deals remain available
and now the Cyber Monday bike deals are arriving." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Future)
November 28,
2020
November 27,
2020
Burst bubbles and blurred lines: British
Cycling, Team Sky, and the cost of success.
"How
the rise and fall of an empire has forced us to look at
what we want from elite sport."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 27,
2020
Ag2r Citroën sponsor moves puts pinch on the
unproven and unlucky.
"Budget
boost brings influx of new stars to French squad, leaving
existing riders facing career crises or contemplating
retirement." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Qhubeka Assos add Wisniowski, Sean Bennett and
20-year-old Evenepoel rival Karel Vacek.
"The
Qhubeka Assos team have announced three new signings as
they continue to complete their roster for 2021 after
securing the team's future thanks to vital support from
the Swiss-based clothing brand."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 27,
2020
Team Movistar makes welcome move to shake up
the women’s peloton in 2021.
"[Paywall]
Signings
of Annemiek van Vleuten and Leah Thomas marks start of
renewed focus on women's racing at the Spanish squad." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
November 27,
2020
Lower Body Strength and Flexibility - Yoga
With Abi.
"What
if there was a way to maintain your core and lower body
strength and maybe even improve your overall flexibility,
while you’re healing from injury and waiting to get back
on the bike?" By
Abi Carver (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
12 New Gravel Bikes for 2020.
"Dirty
Kanza or not, the market for dual-purpose bikes is as hot
as ever with a new bikes showing up weekly. We decided to
take a pause and organize a 12-pack of the most recent
gravel bikes to hit the market."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 27,
2020
Peter Sagan: Compared to the Tour de France,
the Giro d’Italia is more fun.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe superstar made his Giro debut in 2020,
racking up numerous podium finishes before he finally took
a long-awaited stage victory on day 10. "
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 26,
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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