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What can we learn from ultra-distance
cyclists? 9 tips to help you push your limits.
"Even
if long rides aren’t on our hit list, there are still lots
we can gain from these masters of their discipline. 2020
GB Duro champion Josh Ibbett shares some of his top tips
and tricks." By
Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 5, 2020
Warning Lights: Nine health checks for
cyclists.
"Your
fitness relies on a complex interplay of biological
systems. How can you check that nothing is falling out of
sync? Chris Sidwells finds out."
By Chris Sidwells (cyclingweekly.com) Illustration: David
Lyttleton
December 5, 2020
GoPro Hero 9 Charging Door Accessory.
"The
default/stock GoPro Hero 8 & Hero 9 battery doors are
designed perfectly….if you hate doors. Literally, it’s the
only thing I truly dislike on the Hero 8/9 cameras." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
December 5, 2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Boom - Sunday
6th December 2020 - Livestream.
"This
Sunday sees the fifth round of the Superprestige Series in
on the familiar course in Boom - the same venue as the
Tomorrowland Festival.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern ." (cyclocross.social)
December 5, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila Stage 2 streaming
video.
"Stage
2 of the Virtual Tour of the Gila will be streaming here
beginning at noon EST."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
December 5, 2020
December 4,
2020
2020 Echelon Racing League - Virtual Tour of
the Gila: Official Live feed Stage 1.
Virtual
Tour of the Gila - Stage 1 - Friday, December 4 at 3:00pm
Pacific.
Pro
Men start at 4:00pm local, 00:00 CET Saturday, 6:00pm ET.
Pro
Women start at 5:10pm local, 01:10 CET Saturday, 7:10pm
ET."
(cyclingfans.com)
December 4, 2020
Romain Bardet: I never felt comfortable being
the focal point at AG2R.
"Frenchman
embracing the collective philosophy and expertise of his
new team, DSM."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 4, 2020
Cherie Pridham becomes first female directeur
sportif in men's WorldTour with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"A
former pro herself with a 15-year career, Pridham
established herself as a leading director and manager at
the UK team Raleigh. She went on to become the owner of
the team but her new role will see her direct some of the
most successful male riders in the world."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel
Start-Up Nation)
December 4, 2020
The UCI hasn’t forgotten about gravel racing.
"Recent
comments from the governing body indicate that the corona
hasn't swayed its intentions to align itself with the
popular discipline."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness
December 4, 2020
Luxury gifts for cyclists: A Christmas gift
guide.
"For
those of you with exceptionally deep pockets or
exceptionally deep generosity, if you plan to make this
year extra special for the cycling enthusiast in your
life, we’ve rounded up some of the most luxurious,
splurge-worthy gift ideas that any cyclist could dream
of." By Mildred
Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit: Courtesy)
December 4, 2020
Rapha partners with Canyon for limited edition
Ultimate CF Disc.
"There
are just 250 units being produced of this special Canyon
Ultimate, with only sizes from M to 2XL remaining." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
First Rides: Favaloro handcrafted bikes.
"Michele
Favaloro epitomizes the passionate and dedicated spirit
that has long defined the world of Italian frame builders
all from his workshop in Polpenazze, Italy that overlooks
beautiful Lake Garda."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
December 3,
2020
Rod Ellingworth is leaving Bahrain McLaren.
"In
its press release, the team said that “Rod’s passion is
rider development, so he has decided to move on and focus
on new projects close to his heart."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 3, 2020
Dan Martin: I've proved, mainly to myself,
that I can contest a Grand Tour.
"Dan
Martin's fourth place overall and stage win in the Vuelta
a España represented his best-ever return in a three-week
race and the Irishman will look to build on that momentum
as he prepares for 2021."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 3, 2020
Are rider ‘lanes’ the future of bunch sprints?
"Lanes
would be marked on the road in the final 300 meters of a
sprinter stage to prevent riders from launching
potentially dangerous, wayward moves."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images.
December 3, 2020
SHIFT Smart Trainer: First Project To Make A
Peloton Bike Zwift Accessory.
"Allows
you to control your Peloton bike via Zwift (or any other
app), letting it simulate the ups and downs of a course,
while also getting power data into the app via standard
Bluetooth Smart FTMS/Power/Cadence protocols, just like
any other smart trainer."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 3, 2020
Junior and U23 races canceled at Cyclocross
World Cups in Namur, Dendermonde.
"The
UCI announced Thursday that it has canceled events that
were scheduled to take place at the UCI Cyclocross World
Cups."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 3, 2020
How to improve your FTP on a low-volume
training plan.
"It’s
the question we’ve been asking for decades - millions of
us amateur riders don’t have time to train like the pros
who pedal for 25 hours a week up in the mountains." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
December 3, 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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Trentin hoping for lasting rules to improve
rider safety.
"The
UCI initiated discussions in September, with delegates
from the riders' union (CPA), teams (AIGCP), race
organizers (AIOCC) and the UCI sitting down to work on a
global plan to improve rider safety."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 5, 2020
Straight to the Front: Anna Shackley’s
whirlwind year.
"Nineteen-year-old
Scot Anna Shackley had never raced a pro race until this
year’s World Championship road race, but as Vern Pitt
finds out, there’s no way it’ll be her last."By Vern Pitt
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Luca Bettini - Pool/Getty
Images)
December 5, 2020
Should I do my hard sessions outdoors?
"As
daylight hours shorten and temperatures fall, Anna Marie
Hughes assesses whether it’s really necessary to keep
doing high-intensity sessions outdoors."
By Anna Marie Hughes (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
December 5, 2020
Cadel Evans inducted into Sport Australia Hall
of Fame.
"Cadel
Evans AM was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of
Fame on December 4, 2020 for his contribution to the sport
of cycling."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 5, 2020
Peaty's Clean Protect & Lube Starter Pack.
"Peaty's
Clean Protect & Lube Starter Kit works well for
keeping your bike clean and happy all year round. It saves
money over the standalone products, too, though these are
fairly pricey options to begin with."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 5, 2020
Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe
two-to-one by 2030.
"Three
cycling associations this week announced a new forecast
for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are
expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by
2030, a whopping 47% more than in 2019."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by
Cycling Industries Europe
December 5, 2020
Innovative tech for gear heads.
"On
the hunt for the perfect bike set up? Here’s six options,
from clever tools to creative wireless solutions." By Terry McKall
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
December 5, 2020
25 cycling personalities of the past 25 years.
"The people whose qualities, quirks, antics and accomplishments have made cycling compelling in the past quarter century." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 4, 2020
Eight riders who could take the WorldTour by
storm in 2021.
"So
many young riders are coming through into the WorldTour
for 2021, who are the main riders to watch?" By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 4, 2020
How Will Barta unlocked his future in the
WorldTour at the Vuelta a España time trial.
"Barta
started the Ézaro stage with no contract in place for
2020. He finished it with a career-best result that
unlocked a deal at EF Pro Cycling."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 4, 2020
UCI World eSports championships: How the pros
are preparing for the first-of-its-kind event.
"While
some athletes have been honing their racing skills by
racing on the road, others have been hitting the trainer
more - and more strategically - than ever before, with
their sights set on making history."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
Mavic wheels 2021: Mavic launches new era with
refined line-up.
"Born
again as Mavic Group after being acquired by investment
group Bourrelier, the company is aiming to reinforce its
identity by simplifying the range and keeping production
in France." By
Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
Gifts for Her: A Christmas gift guide.
"To
make life easier, we've rounded up some of the best
cycling gift ideas for Christmas that she's sure to love." By Mildred Locke
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
December 4, 2020
Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 -
Tyler’s Best Bikes & Gear Picks.
"I
ride equal parts flat and drop bar, with a healthy mix of
road and gravel, a lot less CX this year (so far), and XC
to trail to enduro/all-mountain."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
December 4, 2020
Get your geek-on w/ brake rotor tech from
Hayes, Shimano, Magura & TRP.
"This
week, the good guys at Shimano, Hayes, TRP Cycling and
Magura are on hand to answer your disc brake rotor tech
questions. I hope you’re ready to geek out, because this
one pulls out all the stops."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) Shimano
December 4, 2020
Axel Merckx fears Van Aert and Van der Poel
could suffer burnout.
"Despite
a number of his alumni shining in 2020, such as Tao
Geoghegan Hart and Joao Almeida at the Giro d'Italia,
Merckx's renowned development team has been threatened." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 3, 2020
What I loved and what I loathed about gravel
vs WorldTour.
"I'd
be lying if I said everything was better in gravel. But
here's how my new reality was on the whole." By Pete Stetina
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 3, 2020
Primož Roglič wins Vélo d’Or prize for 2020.
"Primož
Roglič didn’t win the Tour de France, but the manner in
which he raced all season long sees him winning a new
honor with the Vélo d’Or prize. Julian Alaphilippe wins
top French rider prize."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 3, 2020
Quick App Reviews: Wandrer Tracks Your Quest
To Ride Every Road.
"While
all new roads award you points in Wandrer, all roads in
the fitness tech world seem to end at Strava. And that’s
the case here as well, where the platform leverages Strava
as your repository for past rides."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 3, 2020
Is your Canyon safe to ride indoors? Canyon
updates trainer compatibility list.
"Canyon
is one of just a handful of bicycle brands that has
explicitly advised against using a number of its bikes on
stationary trainers in the past."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Canyon
December 3, 2020
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Romain Bardet seeking career reset with Team
DSM: ‘I’m starting over from scratch.’
"Frenchman
is looking to tear up the script and start over after two
disappointing seasons with Ag2r La Mondiale." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
December 5, 2020
Mark Cavendish to return to Deceuninck Quick
Step in 2021.
"Veteran
sprinter returns to Belgian team having raced in
Quick-Step colors from 2013 to 2015: 'This genuinely feels
like I am coming home.'"
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 5, 2020
Sergio Henao joins Qhubeka Assos.
"Henao
won Paris-Nice in 2017 and has also won the Colombian
national title on two occasions. During his tenure at Team
Sky, he helped Chris Froome to overall victory at the 2016
and 2017 Tour de France and the 2018 Giro d’Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
December 5, 2020
Profile Design GMR 50 road wheels.
"The
GMR line comes in three depths - A 38mm, 50mm, as well as
a 50mm front and 65mm rear combo. All three follow the
same aerodynamic profile. Our 50mm test wheels measured
26mm wide."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
December 5, 2020
Saddling up indoors?
"At
the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, generally
speaking, your riding position on a turbo trainer is
static. For that reason, bike setup and saddle position
may require a little extra thought to make sure you’re
getting the most out of your steamy sessions." By Jessie-May Morgan
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 5, 2020
December 4,
2020
Rod Ellingworth’s surprise Bahrain exit points
to Ineos Grenadiers return.
"Former
Bahrain McLaren manager told the team he had another job
offer." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 4, 2020
UK Sport forwarded British Cycling
whistleblower’s allegations to British Cycling.
"UK
Sport failed to investigate anonymous information about
the behavior of Shane Sutton provided to it in 2016.
Arguing that it is not a regulator, the body instead
forwarded the allegations to British Cycling’s then CEO,
Ian Drake, who showed the email to Sutton."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (SWpix.com)
December 4, 2020
Team Sunweb becomes Team DSM for 2021.
"Iwan
Spekenbrink's team have worked with DSM for several years,
using the company's Dyneema clothing technology. They have
now created what they describe as a strategic
partnership." By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM
)
December 4, 2020
Rory Sutherland takes new role as elite road
coordinator for Australian Cycling Team.
"In
September, the 38-year-old announced his decision to
retire this year, and finished his career after completing
the Vuelta a España in Madrid in early November." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
December 4, 2020
EF Pro Cycling and Qhubeka Assos strengthen
2021 lineups, Gage Hecht to Trek Factory Racing.
"The
American and South African-based WorldTour squads continue
to fill out their rosters with climbers and sprinters." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
December 4, 2020
Custom shoe designer gets an unexpected boost.
"Small
business owner, Shea Gribbon, received a pleasant surprise
when he spotted the first British winner of the Tour de
France, Bradley Wiggins, wearing his company’s kit in an
Instagram picture."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Instagram)
December 4, 2020
Why bicycle storage hooks are still the best
way to store a bike (especially in Park Tool Blue).
"In
terms of storage capacity, simplicity, and cost, the
bicycle storage hook simply cannot be beat. If you have a
ceiling with sufficient height with a floor above it, you
likely already have a built-in mounting system." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
The Apple Watch 6, Rapha’s gravel-specific
pullover and Sealskinz’ new waterproof gloves.
"Good
tidings, BikeRadar readers, and welcome to the first
festive edition of First Look Friday for December 2020.
Only two more First Look Fridays until Christmas!" By George Scott
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 4, 2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: Ronan Mc
Laughlin.
"2020: I broke some Tour de France winner’s world record, got a new job, met some fantastic people, and enjoyed some typically tech nerdy things along the way." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin December 3, 2020
Fabio Aru to ride for Qhubeka Assos in 2021.
"Aru,
30, will join the team in 2021 on a one-year deal having
seen his three-year spell with UAE Team Emirates came to a
close." By Jim
Cotton (velonews.com)Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
Images
December 3, 2020
Michal Kwiatkowski to stay with Ineos
Grenadiers.
"During
an official presentation of Poland’s Sports Personality of
the Year contest, the Polish rider said that he had
already signed a three-year extension of his contract with
the British WorldTour team."
By Paweł Gadzała (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 3, 2020
Moser family patriarch Aldo dies.
"The
Moser dynasty is considered the most successful in
cycling. Just 525 people live in Palù di Giovo in the
hills east of Trento but the village is home to four Giro
d’Italia maglia rosa wearers."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) Photos:
bikeraceinfo.com
December 3, 2020
‘Why would I resort to banned practices at
41?’ Former Tour de France leader responds to ban for doping
offense.
"He
said that authorities said during the 2018 Tour of
Portugal some of his physiological parameters." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
December 3, 2020
Echelon Racing League: Tour of the Gila stage
race.
"The
second round of racing, December 4-6, will feature riders
who are preparing for the upcoming world eSports
championships."
(velonews.com) Echelon Racing League Series
December 3, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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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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