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December 2,
2020
After the gold rush: The rise and fall of the
Tour of California.
"The
soil seemed fertile and the conditions offered no shortage
of enthusiasm, but the roots for professional stage racing
in the United States just never seemed to take hold." By Jackie Tyson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
Sagan and Geoghegan Hart Talk Giro and The
Future!
"The
2020 Giro d’Italia saw the emergence of young rider Tao
Geoghegan Hart and showed, as Peter Sagan said, the
‘reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.’" By Alastair Hamilton
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 2, 2020
No fans at Tour of Flanders and other Classics
in 2021, according to organizers.
"Even
with the talk of multiple vaccines coming into use,
Flanders Classics made the decision early to have no fans
at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Ghent Wevelgem, Dwars Door
Vlaanderen, Scheldeprijs and Brabantse Pijl, as well as
Belgian Monument the Tour of Flanders."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
How teams are preparing for 2021.
"Team
Sunweb will be the first to hold their virtual team
presentation on Friday, and Deceuninck Quick Step will
head to Altea in Spain on Monday, December 7 for a 10-day
training camp, but most other teams have opted for a more
low-key, stay-at-home approach to 2021."
By Stephen Farrand and Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
Best beginner's gravel bikes: Fantastic
first-time adventure bikes.
"The
challenge is that when starting out it's hard to justify
spending a lot of money on something you aren't sure
you'll enjoy. If you are just getting into gravel cycling
you don't know what the future will bring."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Linda
Guerrette (JC Photography))
December 2, 2020
 December 1,
2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: Dave Rome.
"Here are 10 products I loved using in 2020 and that, no doubt, I will continue to love for many more years to come." By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome December 1, 2020
The 10 biggest breakthroughs of 2020.
"If
the 2019 season saw a number of young riders come to the
fore, 2020 was confirmation of a generational shift, as
Vincenzo Nibali called it."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 1, 2020
Muscle Typing and Response to Training
Overload.
"We’ve
looked at muscle fiber typology of world-class cyclists in
different disciplines, and also how typology may affect
recovery from high-intensity workouts."
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (TeamSunweb)
December 1, 2020
Gigante's seven minute and 51 second win makes
history.
"Sarah
Gigante blitzed her way into the record books with a
stunning ride that saw her leave the rest of the peloton
behind to solo to victory by seven minutes and 51 seconds
on one of the hardest stages of the National Road Series'
nine days of racing."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: Jamie Finch-Penninger)
December 1, 2020
Could AI be the future of bike race coverage?
"Gone
are the days of simply sitting down to watch a basic race
feed. Nowadays, we have more information at our fingertips
than ever before."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
December 1, 2020
How much more black could Fulcrum’s new wheels
be? The answer is none more.
"Joining
the shallow-section Racing Zero Carbon CMPTZN DB that
debuted in April, the new aero-minded Speed 40 and Speed
55 CMPTZN DB wheels, named after their rim depth, have a
similarly classic all-black appearance."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by
Fulcrum
December 1, 2020
Strava stats reveal effort behind rider’s
450km, 25-hour Box Hill ‘trenching’ challenge.
"Trenching,
much like Everesting, is yet another challenge where you
attempt to equal the altitude of a famous natural
landmark." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Andrew
Richardson)
December 1, 2020
The best REI’s Cyber Week deals for cyclists.
"Black
Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still
find great deals at REI. From now through December 7, REI
is holding its “Cyber Week” sale."
By Josh Patterson (roadbikereview.com) (Image credit: REI)
December 1, 2020
November 30,
2020
Ian Garrison resetting limits after debut
WorldTour season.
"Young
American looking to step up in sophomore season with
Deceuninck Quick Step as he targets classics success." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
November 30,
2020
Démare eager to return to Tour de France in
2021.
"Arnaud
Démare is hoping to return to the Tour de France in 2021
and the Frenchman maintains that it is possible for a team
to combine sprint and general classification aspirations
at La Grande Boucle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 30,
2020
Best water bottles: Buyer's guide.
"The
water bottle, aka the bidon. More than a vessel, it’s a
crucial and storied bit of cycling kit. We pick six of the
best." By Joseph
Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 30,
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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Does road racing need sprint lanes? Track
sprinter suggests borrowing track racing rules.
"The
way to make bunch sprints safer, according to five-time
world champion track sprinter Theo Bos, is to borrow
sprint rules from the velodrome, specifically from keirin
racing." By
Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 2, 2020
Ganna and Geoghegan Hart set to join forces
again to target 2021 Giro d'Italia.
"Filippo
Ganna has hinted that he and Tao Geoghegan Hart will
return to the Giro d’Italia in 2021, chasing a second
overall victory for Ineos Grenadiers and further stage
wins after their breakthrough success in 2020." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 2, 2020
The toughest race of them all: A grand tour
rookie’s daily battle with the time cut.
"Ian
Garrison and Harry Tanfield both had their battles with
the time limit at the Vuelta a España. One of them won,
one of them lost."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
Lotte Kopecky: Next season will be one of the
most important of my career.
"While
Jumbo Visma's Wout van Aert repeated his 2019 victory to
be crowned Flandrien of the Year on Friday, the women's
award was taken for the first time by Lotto Soudal's Lotte
Kopecky, who'd been steadily improving in recent years,
but enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 2, 2020
Should I get flared handlebars for my road
bike?
"Those
more partial to tarmac can arguably use a flared bar to
bring their hands closer together on the tops, whilst
still gaining a wider and more stable stance on the
drops." By
Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David
Stockman/Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
Women’s Tour de France will deliver ‘before
and after’ moment for sport.
"How
big will the women’s Tour de France be when it finally
comes to fruition? Tour de France organizers are fully
committed to hosting its inaugural edition in 2022." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Photo: James Startt)
December 1, 2020
Rémi Cavagna on a memorable season: Next year
I hope to be even better.
"The
25-year-old took a dominant solo victory at the Ardèche
Classic at the start of the year, and then refused to
allow the sport's enforced shutdown to overly affect his
season, returning in August to win the French time trial
title before making his Tour de France debut." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 1, 2020
Can women ride men’s bikes?
"It
seems like a debate that just won’t ever be settled, but
it’s also a very commonly asked question among new
cyclists. Do women need women-specific bikes, or are
unisex bikes truly unisex?"
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv
Cycling)
December 1, 2020
E3 Harelbeke becomes E3 Saxo Bank Classic,
adds new climbs.
"The
E3 Saxo Bank Classic is currently on the 2021 UCI racing
calendar for Friday, March 26. The updated route now
includes the addition of three new ascents, bringing the
tally to 17."
(velonews.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht-Pool/Getty Images
December 1, 2020
De Gendt given late wildcard place in eSport
World Championships.
"Thomas
De Gendt has announced he will ride the first edition of
the eSports World Championships on December 9 after being
awarded a last-minute wildcard invitation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 1, 2020
‘I’m fully expecting to put 2020 behind us’:
Canyon dhb announces new title sponsor for 2021.
"The
team previously had food brand Soreen as their third title
sponsor, but SunGod has now come onboard as a headline
part of the team, while Soreen will stay involved with the
Continental squad."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
December 1, 2020
Review: Liv Brava Advanced Pro 0.
"If
you are looking for a bike that can handle most things,
I’m surprised to say that this cyclocross bike might be
your best bet for managing road, gravel and a mudfest." By Molly Hurford
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 1, 2020
This Tesla Model B Concept e-bike features an
independently turning front wheel and suspension spokes.
"Elon
Musk has previously said that the firm “might” do an
electric bike."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo: Kendall Toerner
December 1, 2020
Absolute Black pliable hot melt chain wax
lubricant.
"The
GRAPHEN wax is Absolute Black’s new pliable hot wax
lubricant which aims to defy the drawbacks of regular
paraffin waxing."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 1, 2020
Shirin van Anrooij left with open wounds by
disc brake at cyclocross World Cup.
"She
is conscious, but I have never seen such a wound,” team
manager Sven Nys said shortly after the race. “It is an
open wound and there is also a fracture. Her hip didn’t
look good either. She also lost a lot of blood." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 30,
2020
Peter Sagan takes to the skies in fighter jet.
"Hey
Thomas Pesquet, I pulled 7.9g in my recent flight in a
fighter jet. It was a bumpy ride at times but I'm
definitely getting better and I'll keep training." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Peter Sagan)
November 30,
2020
Stop broadcasting crash replays before we know
the fate of the rider.
"Why
was Fabio Jakobsen's crash shown in slow motion before we
even knew if he was alive? Why did I watch Remco Evenepoel
launch off a bridge 20 times as the commentary team
apologized for showing it to us?"
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 30,
2020
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The Speeco Aero Breakaway Bar is ultrafast,
and ultra-weird.
"Dutch
aero specialist Speeco has taken aero to the next level
with its new ABB (Aero Breakway Bar) integrated one-piece
carbon fiber handlebar and stem."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Speeco
December 2, 2020
Never off the podium: Lucinda Brand is
dominating CX and eyeing off Roubaix.
"Lucinda
Brand hasn’t finished lower than third in a cyclocross
race this year, and she’s won the last three races she
started." By
José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
December 2, 2020
Harry Tanfield finds last minute WorldTour
contract.
"According
to Cycling News, Tanfield is believed to be
joining Qhubeka Assos, formerly NTT Pro Cycling, but the
team has not yet made an official announcement." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
December 2, 2020
Former Tour de France leader Nocentini gets
four-year retroactive ban.
"The
Italian anti-doping tribunal of the Italian Olympic
Committee (CONI) gave Nocentini the maximum penalty for
anti-doping rule violations for the "use or attempted use
of prohibited methods."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 2, 2020
Ask a Gear Guru: What are the best fans for
indoor cycling?
"Bear
in mind that many fans are built to cool an entire room,
not necessarily a single person doing something super hot
in one part of it. Even fans with a targeted blast might
not be ideal for indoor cycling."
By Chris Foster (velonews.com) Photo: Robert
Cianflone/Getty Images
December 2, 2020
December 1,
2020
Milan Erzen denies links to Aderlass doctor.
"Milan
Eržen's lawyer has denied that he has ever worked with Dr.
Mark Schmidt, who is currently on trial in Munich for his
role in the Aderlass blood doping ring, after the name of
the Bahrain McLaren team manager was again linked to the
case."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 1, 2020
Will Barta feeling right at home with dream
deal at EF Pro Cycling.
"American
standout set to link up with former Hagens Berman Axeon
teammates as he hopes to develop into a stage racer with
new team." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
December 1, 2020
Astana Premier Tech steps away from Fabio Aru
in favor of Aleksandr Vlasov and homegrown talents.
"Team
manager says Astana Premier Tech turned down approaches
from Aru, leaving the Sardinian still without a contract
for 2021." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 1, 2020
Inside Total Direct Énergie's active moves on
the rider market.
"Don’t
look now, but when it comes to 2021 transfer news, some of
the biggest headlines are not coming from the WorldTour,
but rather from the modest French team Total Direct
Énergie." By
James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
December 1, 2020
The Simpsons parodies the cycling scene:
Official Thrillhouse verdict.
"On
Sunday, November 29, The Simpsons - finally! - created a
short parody of road cyclists. I was at once intrigued,
curious, and terrified. Intrigued because, well, any
mainstream depiction of cyclists is fascinating." @thrillhousecycling
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: The Simpsons / Fox
December 1, 2020
TorchONE helmet with a removable 360-degree
light launched on Kickstarter.
"The
new fully water resistant helmet promises improved
year-round versatility compared to the brand’s previously
popular T1 and T2 series."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 1, 2020
Cannondale wants you to have Rigoberto Uran's
Tour de France 2020 bike!
"The
sweepstake runs from December 1, 2020 until December 31,
2020. There is no purchase necessary, and it’s free to
enter."
(cyclingplus.com) (Credit not Provided)
December 1, 2020
Tested: Specialized’s New Compound Butcher and
Eliminator Trail Tires.
"Specialized
is certainly a consistent name in the bicycle tire market.
Through the years the bike brand has produced line-up
after line-up of tires, some good, some bad and quite a
few excellent."
By Mike Cushionbury (cyclingindependent.com) Photo by
Dwayne Kitchen
December 1, 2020
November 30,
2020
The 10 biggest Women's WorldTour signings for
2021.
"Surprise
transfers from Van Vleuten, Campbell, Vos and Dygert add
marked changes to the Women's WorldTour."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 30,
2020
Colombian under-23 champion Arroyave signs for
EF Pro Cycling.
"EF is
expected to strike a sponsorship deal with the Colombian
government as it looks to complete its 2021 budget, with
Spanish website Zikloland claiming that Urán's stay at the
team is tied to this deal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/UAE Team
Colombia)
November 30,
2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: James Huang.
"Cycling took on a whole new meaning for me in 2020." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang November 30,
2020
This Gym Routine Is Not Only Effective But
Also Saves Time.
"When
done properly, supersets have the potential to help you
build strength and muscle."
By David Clark (sciencealert.com) (Cavan
Images/Cavan/Getty Images)
November 30,
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
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