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December 8,
2020
Marc Hirschi: I think the young guys are just
stronger nowadays.
"The
22-year-old in his second season at WorldTour level but
confirmed why he won the under-23 world title in Innsbruck
in 2018." By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
December 8, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel expected to hit ground
running at cyclocross season debut Saturday.
"The
triple world champion will be starting his cyclocross
season at the X²O trophy round in Antwerp on Saturday in
what will make for a warmup ahead of a series of
highly-anticipated clashes with archrival Wout van Aert." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 8, 2020
Further changes possible at Bahrain McLaren
following Ellingworth’s departure to Ineos.
"The
managerial changes at Bahrain McLaren may not have ended
just yet with John Allert the director of the team
currently without a contract for next year." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 8, 2020
Six reasons why Rod Ellingworth’s return to
Ineos Grenadiers is big news.
"Here
are six reasons why his return to work alongside Sir Dave
Brailsford is important to Ineos Grenadiers, and signal a
new and unknown direction for Bahrain McLaren, soon to be
known as Bahrain-Victorious."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Steven
Paston/PA Wire)
December 8, 2020
eSports Worlds: USA Cycling fields 17 riders
for inaugural competition.
"When
the flag drops online for the inaugural UCI Cycling
eSports World Championships hosted by Zwift, the largest
contingent of the 22 nations will be from the United
States, with a total of 17 riders."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TWENTY20)
December 8, 2020
Affinity Cycles launches carbon fiber tire
levers. Repeat: Carbon. Fiber. Tire Levers!
"Carbon fiber tire levers? Why? Because it all adds up. And because they could." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 8, 2020
5 of the best indoor cycling workouts.
"Whether
you’re a sprinter, a climber, or a time trial specialist,
the high-structure and low-distraction world of indoor
cycling is one of the best ways to improve your fitness
using quick and efficient training sessions." By Zach Nehr
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike)
December 8, 2020
Gulo, Gaerne, Michael Blann, LOOK, Lizard
Skins, Smith, Robert Axle & Spurcycle.
"Gulo Composites GRD-36 wheels, Gaerne Carbon G. Chrono shoes, Michael Blann: Mountains book, LOOK Solid Wool 2 socks, Lizard Skins DSP v2 bar tape, Smith Attack MAG sunglass, Robert Axle Project trainer axle and Spurcycle Sapphire Bell." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) December 8, 2020
Look Geo City Grip pedals.
"The
Look Geo City urban pedals offer loads more grip and
comfort than standard flat pedals and they look really
trendy too, with neat swappable rubber platforms in a
variety of colors."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 8, 2020
 December 7,
2020
Rod Ellingworth rejoins Ineos as Director of
Racing.
"The
news comes just a few days after Ellingworth stepped down
from his role as team principal at Bahrain McLaren.
Ellingworth left Ineos in 2019 in order to take up the
managing role at Bahrain McLaren."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila: Tom Thrall and
Jacqueline Godbe take overall wins at second stop of Echelon
Racing League.
"The
second stop on the Echelon Racing League pro series saw
winners in both the men's and women's races go three for
three."
(velonews.com) Photo: Virtual Tour of the Gila
December 7, 2020
Replacing 2021 Tour Down Under, the Santos
Festival of Cycling takes shape.
"Due
to travel restrictions preventing teams from arriving from
abroad, it’s an entirely domestic event to be held over
six days, from Tuesday 19 January to Sunday 24 January." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith
December 7, 2020
UCI cyclocross worlds will go ahead but
without spectators.
"Don't
expect to see fans lining the course, or crowding the pits
in Ostend, Belgium on January 30 - 31. All parties have
made efforts to make the World Cup possible in these
difficult times."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
Equal quotas in men's and women's road events
for 2024 Paris Olympics.
"There
will be a total of 514 athletes - 257 men and 257 women -
participating across the five disciplines of road, track,
MTB, BMX and BMX Freestyle Park."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 7, 2020
Review: RGT Cycling Virtual Training App.
"RGT
offers a free basic experience. Some boards, workouts, and
experiences do not cost the user. Simple boards - called
Real Roads - like Borrego Springs, CA, or Mont Ventoux,
France, are complimentary."
By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com)
December 7, 2020
Qhubeka Assos join forces with Hunt wheels for
2021.
"Beyond
the program’s incredible racing success over the years, we
were drawn to the core purpose of the team; promoting the
Qhubeka organization’s mission to change lives through
bicycles." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
December 7, 2020
Easton EA90 Cranks.
"The
Easton EA90 Cranks are part of its CINCH line-up, giving
customization of gear ratios while offering huge amounts
of stiffness and a 30mm diameter axle. It works out as a
pricey package, though, and not the lightest either." By Stu Kerton (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Provided)
December 7, 2020
December 6,
2020
Lucinda Brand wins Superprestige Boom.
"Lucinda
Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) won the Superprestige in
Boom after dropping world champion Ceylin del Carmen
Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) on the penultimate lap to win by
10 seconds."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 6, 2020
10 riders hospitalized, with one in induced
coma, after crash with police motorbike at Australian race.
"The
race broadcaster says that the peloton was traveling at an
estimate 55-60 kilometers an hour as riders came round a
near-blind bend and encountered the motorcycle, which was
parked on the left-hand side of the road."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Flickr)
December 6, 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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Van der Poel: Evenepoel is borderline arrogant
but he backs it up.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has described Remco Evenepoel as 'borderline
arrogant' and insisted he has no intention of following
Wout van Aert in riding a Grand Tour as a domestique." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 8, 2020
'My heart said yes and my brain said no' -
Cavendish to Deceuninck Quick Step.
"My
heart said yes and my brain said no," said Lefevre. "It’s
a risk but he brings a lot to the team. He’s still very
famous and we’ve only had positive reactions on Twitter." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 8, 2020
Power Analysis: Inside power vs outdoor power.
"In
today’s Power Analysis, we’re going to do something
different, and look at the similarities and differences
between virtual and in real life (IRL) racing, and see how
the numbers of indoor specialists compare to real-life
pros." By Zach
Nehr (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 8, 2020
A big increase in the number of female
cyclists to compete in future Olympics.
"The
UCI and the IOC, the organization that oversees the
Olympics, announced on Monday that the changes will begin
in three years’ time, but will not apply to the reschedule
Tokyo Olympics, now set to take place in the summer of
2021." By Chris
Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by Alex
Whitehead/SWpix.com)
December 8, 2020
Hammerhead Karoo 2 In-Depth Review.
"In
most ways, the Hammerhead Karoo 2 is probably the most
eagerly anticipated bike computer release of 2020. And not
just because I feel like we’ve been waiting and talking
about this moment for nearly the entire year." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
December 8, 2020
Bike of the Week: Planet X Pro Carbon Disc
Ultegra.
"For
just £2,599.99 (about $3,500) the Planet X Pro Carbon Disc
Ultegra packs in a full Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydraulic
disc groupset, a Fulcrum Airbeat 400 carbon wheelset and a
suite of perfectly inoffensive alloy Controltech finishing
kit." By Jack
Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 8, 2020
Lifeline thrown to Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio.
"After
filing for creditor protection and months of uncertainty,
on Dec. 8 Canadian company Louis Garneau Sports Group
finally announced a new investor and a brand relaunch." By Lily Hansen-Gillis
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Garneau
December 8, 2020
Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V TLR gravel/all-road
wheelset review.
"Bontrager’s
updated affordable wide-rimmed carbon all-rounder wheels
are built tough with friendly handling, balanced, speed
sustaining ride feel and warranty to match." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)
December 8, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another
amazing Christmas drawing.
"If there’s one thing us cyclists unanimously absolutely love - it has to be Strava art." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 8, 2020
Cycling almost destroyed Jani Brajkovic. Now
he wants to help fix it.
"Cycling
has always been a sport where nutrition is important but,
in the past, you could mask or compensate sub-optimal
eating with performance enhancing drugs. That is not the
case anymore."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 7, 2020
‘Shut up and do what I say’: Brian Holm’s plan
for Mark Cavendish at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"He
knows very well that he will not step into the team as the
superstar, as he was last time. His role will be
completely different. He almost starts all over again as a
professional."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
December 7, 2020
Neil Stephens: I joined Bahrain McLaren
because of Rod Ellingworth.
"It
seems a bit crazy to be walking away from the team that’s
just won the Tour de France but the attraction of going to
work with Rod was stronger than staying with the team that
I was with.”
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 7, 2020
How and why Zwift will limit PowerUps during
the eSports world championships.
"These
PowerUps give riders superhuman-like abilities for a brief
duration during game play, and each one has a symbol like
a burrito, a steamroller, and even an anvil." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com)
Photo: Rally Cycling
December 7, 2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: Caley Fretz.
"My favorite products of 2020 come from all over the cycling world. I’ve included a gorgeous road bike, gloves borrowed from skiing and an old drivetrain that’s still kicking." By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Caley Fretz December 7, 2020
The best deals remaining in Black Friday's
wake.
"We've rounded up the very best deals from around the web and organized them for USA and UK audiences, respectively." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) December 7, 2020
Colin Levitch's gear of the year 2020.
"I’ve
spent considerably more time riding close to, or inside my
home in 2020. In turn, this has influenced not only the
review products that came across my desk but also what I
keep coming back to before a ride or with bikes in the
work stand." By
Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Smoove)
December 7, 2020
Five cool things coming soon from Specialized,
Fizik, SKS, Lusso and La Passione.
"We
have made it into December and oh yes it’s really cold out
on rides now. Make sure you layer up to crunch them miles.
Here are a few of our favorite bits of kit we have the
pleasure of putting to the test at the moment." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 7, 2020
Trailforks now on Garmin Wearables.
"The
Trailforks wearable interface provides all the same
features previously only available on Edge Cycling
Computers. Seamless integration between the Trailforks
Website, Trailforks App and Garmin devices." By Todd Neumarker
(pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 7, 2020
From Boulder to the Grand Boucle, how far can
Sepp Kuss go?
"Sepp
Kuss has quickly established himself as one of the
peloton's best climbers. Peter Cossins investigates the
American’s rise from obscurity."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
December 6, 2020
Geraint Thomas dislocates shoulder in training
crash.
"The
Ineos Grenadiers rider reported the news on social media
but said that he would be fit to resume training on the
turbo trainer on Monday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 6, 2020
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December 8,
2020
Greg LeMond Awarded Congressional Gold Medal.
"Recognized
as the only American winner of the Tour de France, Greg
LeMond has been awarded one of the highest civilian awards
for service as an athlete, activist, role model and
community leader."
By Mike Cushionbury (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
December 8, 2020
Transfer Mechanics: Analyzing teams 2021 -
part 1.
"It's
been a season like no other and a transfer window like no
other, with the pandemic throwing the market way off
kilter." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 8, 2020
Racing as a pro at 50? Davide Rebellin could
be about to accomplish it.
"The
Italian appears to be on the verge of signing a one-year
contract with Cambodia Cycling Academy which would have
him compete in his 30th season as a pro."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
December 8, 2020
Thomson retires after not being renewed by
Qhubeka Assos.
"Qhubeka
Assos announced their final roster on Tuesday, signing Rob
Power and Bert-Jan Lindeman as the last riders and leaving
Jay Thomson out of a contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 8, 2020
USA Cycling welcomes Reggie Miller to its
board of directors.
"Joining
Miller as new USAC board members are cycling insiders and
industry experts Lucia Deng, Ed Ewing, and Brendan Quirk." (velonews.com)Photo: Courtesy
Reggie Miller
December 8, 2020
How the internet and EPO changed the reporting
of professional cycling.
"When
Cyclingnews first began covering professional
cycling in 1995, it marked the start of a new era in how
cycling news was produced and consumed. Around the same
time, the use and abuse of EPO brought in an incredible
new era in performance and racing."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 8, 2020
Rolling Resistance: Why you need to choose
your tires carefully if you want to ride faster.
"Rolling
resistance is one of the forces that opposes you as you
ride forward, the main reason for it being that the tire
is constantly deforming as you move."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 8, 2020
The Infamous ’98 Tour de France Comes to the
Big Screen in “The Racer.”
"Over
two decades have passed since the infamous 1998 Tour de
France, which was mired by the Festina affair doping
scandals. Now a new film, “The Racer,” revisits a
fictionalized version of that Tour."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Images Courtesy of
Paul Mcquaid & Independent Films
December 8, 2020
Video: HyperIce HyperVolt percussive massager
review.
"The
HyperVolt offers plenty of massaging options and an
intuitive layout. It's also the quietest massager we've
used." By Dan
Cavallari (velonews.com)
December 8, 2020
7 tips for buying a new road bike.
"First
and foremost, you want to find a bike that not only fits
your needs but, more important, also fits you. Bikes, like
the people who ride them, come in a variety of sizes." (roadbikeaction.com) Photo:
cervelo.com
December 8, 2020
December 7,
2020
Cherie Pridham: Just another sport director in
the men’s WorldTour.
"Pridham
is set to become the first female director in the male
peloton next season, and she sees nothing unusual about
it: 'If you're good enough for the job, then why don't you
get the job." By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: VeloUK
December 7, 2020
Lefevere: Mark Cavendish came to me and said
'I can't stop like this.'
"Patrick
Lefevere has confirmed that signing Mark Cavendish for the
2021 season was only finalized on Friday after the British
rider helped bring in the financial resources to help pay
for his contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
UCI eSports World Championships 2020 -
Preview.
"Van
der Breggen, De Gendt, Urán, Van Vleuten, Pidcock and
Moolman Pasio to do battle in Watopia on Wednesday." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
December 7, 2020
Sergio Henao, Sander Armée, and Mauro Schmid
to join Qhubeka Assos in 2021.
"Henao
brings a wealth of experience from his days racing on Team
Sky (2012-18) and UAE Team Emirates (2019-20). His
palmares impressively boasts of wins at the 2017 Paris
Nice where he took the overall, as well as earning the
Colombian national championship in 2017 and 2018." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
UAE Team Emirates to be vaccinated against the
corona at January training camp.
"The
WorldTour outfit will travel to Abu Dhabi for a winter
training camp in January, where the entire squad will be
vaccinated ahead of the new season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Marco
Bertorello - Pool/Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
Simon Yates on recovery from covid and facing
2021 without his brother.
"I
didn't really have anything: it just felt like a common
cold, but I lost my sense of smell and taste, and that has
taken a long time to come back. Even now, I don't think my
smell is back to 100 per cent, but I can taste everything
again and, I feel healthy, I feel good."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 7, 2020
Lasse Norman Hansen and Matteo Pelucchi sign
with Qhubeka Assos.
"NTT
Pro Cycling - who will race as Qhubeka Assos in 2021 -
continue to add to their roster for next season, and have
signed fastmen Lasse Norman Hansen and Matteo Pelucchi to
support European road race champion Giacomo Nizzolo in the
sprints."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 7, 2020
Best women’s electric bikes: eBikes for road,
gravel, commuting and more.
"If
you’re on the lookout for the best women's electric bikes,
we’ve rounded up some of our favorite, covering a range of
disciplines so there’s something for everyone." By Mildred Locke
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon)
December 7, 2020
Wout van Aert: Combining road and cyclocross
is a win-win situation.
"The
Belgian admitted that he is still building form for late
December, by which time his longstanding rival Mathieu van
der Poel will have started his cyclocross season." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 6, 2020
Do cyclists really need massages?
"Regular
massage is part and parcel of life for pro riders, but
what does rubbing muscles really achieve - and is it worth
the bother? Physio Graham Theobald investigates." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
December 6, 2020
Trekky defies big teams to claim NRS overall
win.
"Brendan
Johnston (CCS Canberra) resisted the pressure of bigger
teams, better climbers and better sprinters to haul
himself to an individual National Road Series victory over
the nine days of competition."
(sbs.com.au) (Jamie Finch)
December 6, 2020
A police officer, architect and a student:
Meet the 2020 Zwift Academy finalists.
"The
Zwift Academy offers budding riders the chance to use
their virtual racing skills to secure themselves a
real-life professional contract, Alpecin Fenix taking on
the male winner and Canyon SRAM for the women." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
December 6, 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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