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December 10,
2020
Rider safety: No sprinter lanes, more
controls.
"There
won’t be any track-style lanes in the finishing sprint,
but there will be more emphasis on route inspection and
awareness."
(velonews.com) Photo: Christophe Petit - Pool/Getty Images
December 10,
2020
Editor's Choice 2020: Our pick of the best
tech of the year.
"A collection of 78 pieces of kit we’ve tested and rated either a nine or 10 over the past 12 months." (cyclingweekly.com) (Credit not Found) December 10,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel: I'm better prepared for
'cross return than I was last year.
"I
wanted to take a little more time and build in a longer
rest period, two more weeks of waiting would have been
even better, but you have to start somewhere, and you
still need a few races to get a good feeling." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 10,
2020
2021 Tour de France route presents more
challenges for Tadej Pogačar repeat.
"Mitchelton
Scott DS Matt White on Pogačar: ‘It won’t be easy for him
to win the 2021 Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Tessier -
Pool/Getty Images
December 10,
2020
Mitchelton Scott to quit Velon.
"Mitchelton
Scott informed Velon, the business group that represents
several major WorldTour teams, that they will no longer
invest in the company and have started proceedings to
remove their shares from the group."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
December 10,
2020
Major London cycle route named after Tao
Geoghegan Hart.
"The
25-year-old’s name will be used in reference to the Cycle
Superhighway 1, a 14.5 mile route that starts in Tottenham
and terminates at Liverpool Street."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Rower who won men’s eSports Worlds: ‘I know
how to hurt myself a lot.’.
"Despite
a host of leading road stars competing, including Briton
Tom Pidcock and former time trial world champion Victor
Campenaerts, it was the German rower Osborne who
triumphed." By
Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Zwift)
December 10,
2020
 December 9,
2020
Moolman-Pasio wins elite women's inaugural
eSport World Championships.
"Ashleigh
Moolman-Pasio (South Africa) won the inaugural eSport
World Championships in a thrilling two-up sprint to the
finish line against Sarah Gigante (Australia) at the top
of Zwift’s steep KOM ascent on the virtual world of
Watopia." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
December 9, 2020
Jason Osborne wins the men’s race at the
Cycling eSports World Championships.
"Germany’s
Jason Osborne stormed to victory in the men’s race at the
inaugural eSports World Championships on Wednesday,
surging clear on the Zwift KOM finishing climb." By Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
December 9, 2020
Moolman Pasio: Racing cautiously has cost me
results but that'll change at SD Worx.
"The
luxury of not being the only leader, and having a couple
of riders that can win the race, does kind of take
pressure off. It allows one the opportunity to race really
freely," Moolman Pasio said."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 9, 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.
Elite
Women start at 14:40 CET, 8:40am ET.
Elite Men start at 15:45 CET, 9:45pm ET." By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TWENTY20) December 9, 2020
2021 Team Preview: Ineos Grenadiers.
"Heading
into their second full season under Jim Ratcliffe's
ownership, Ineos Grenadiers have amassed arguably their
strongest ever line-up ahead of the 2021 season." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 9, 2020
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
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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December 10,
2020
Peter Sagan's triple: Three years on top of
the world.
"Run
down through a list of men's road world champions and
you'll find a number of multiple time winners - 12 of
them, in fact. Paolo Bettini and Greg LeMond are among the
two-time victors, while five men have donned the rainbow
jersey three times."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 10,
2020
Ten products I loved in 2020: Iain Treloar.
"This year’s been a swirl. Sometimes - oftentimes - it’s felt like a bathtub draining, spiraling, threatening to suck me down the plughole." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar and Tim Bardsley-Smith December 10,
2020
Drinking a lot of coffee doesn’t affect
caffeine’s performance enhancement, says study.
"A
single cuppa or a five, it turns out it doesn’t matter how
much coffee you drink, as more of it won’t have a negative
impact on the performance enhancing benefits of caffeine
on our riding."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) Image:
Margarita Almpanezou, Getty Images
December 10,
2020
New S-Works shoes spotted in Deceuninck Quick
Step kit launch.
"Specialized
released the S-Works 7 two years ago and we know they’re
potentially due an update in the near future." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 10,
2020
LeMond 'humbled' after being awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal.
"I
keep going, 'Why me?'" LeMond said. "I don't even know
what to say It's humbling to even be considered." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 10,
2020
Fulcrum Rapid Red 3 gravel wheelset review.
"The
Fulcrum Rapid Red 3 gravel wheels feature an aluminum rim
built to a gravel-friendly width, employ spoke tech from
Fulcrum's eBike range, and are built with the brand's
Two-to-One build pattern onto its proven adjustable
bearing hubs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
December 10,
2020
Worldwide Disaster Day is the brutal workout
you probably shouldn’t do.
"Disaster
targets aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, aerobic
capacity, anaerobic capacity, and neuromuscular power -
it’s ALL in there - thereby wreaking disaster on your
body." By Lily
Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: TrainerRoad
December 10,
2020
December 9,
2020
Coryn Rivera: Rolling with the punches.
"Coryn
Rivera had a turbulent season, not just because of the
pando, but also because of illness and a concussion that
forced her off the bike just as she was finding her form." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 9, 2020
Moolman-Pasio says Zwift wins boosted her
value in pro cycling’s transfer market.
"Ashleigh
Moolman-Pasio said her accolades in virtual cycling helped
her secure a two-year pro contract with WorldTour team SD
Worx." By Fred
Dreier (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December 9, 2020
Mikel Landa aiming for two Grand Tours in
2021.
"Basque
climber will target the Tour de France plus a return to
either the Giro or Vuelta."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 9, 2020
Marc Hirschi sets target on Tokyo Olympics -
but admits he will be marked.
"The
Swiss was a relative unknown 12 months ago, but
post-lockdown he emerged as one of the sport’s brightest
stars, with a racing ability that looks set to pit him as
one Julian Alaphilippe’s principal rivals in the
forthcoming year."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : STIEHL
/ SUNADA)
December 9, 2020
Tacx Boost Trainer In-Depth Review.
"Today
Tacx has announced the Tacx Boost trainer.
Err…re-announced the Tacx Boost trainer. It was
previously, for the last 9 years, the Tacx Booster
trainer."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 9, 2020
Tweak your road bike’s handling with Wolf
Tooth’s new GeoShift headset.
"Wolf
Tooth has announced its new GeoShift range of
angle-adjustable headsets, offered in three different
fitments for various head tube diameters, all offering +/-
1° of head tube angle change."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Wolf Tooth
Components
December 9, 2020
Time Cyclo 10 pedal review: a hit in theory, a
miss in reality.
"Time
has adapted the ATAC retention system from its mountain
bike line for the single-sided Cyclo, but augmenting it
with the I-clic feature from the road range." By James Huang
(cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)
December 9, 2020
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
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Deceuninck Quick Step's new kit for 2021.
"The
Belgian super-team has maintained their traditional blue
colors, but have exchanged the white from 2020’s jersey
for a navy blue."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
December 10,
2020
Transfers 2021: All the ins and outs from the
WorldTour.
"The
transfer period is getting close to ending with most teams
finalizing their rosters for the upcoming 2021 season with
a number of big names jumping ships."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
EF Pro Cycling scoops Colombian and Japanese
talents in signing spree.
"American
squad scoops Colombian youngsters Diego Camargo and U23
national champion Daniel Arroyave, signs Japanese
stalwarts Fumiyuki Beppu and Hideto Nakane from Nippo
Delko One Provence."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Marco Pantani’s 2000 Tour de France bike
auctioned for €66,000 (about $80,000).
"Italian
national coach Davide Cassani, backed by a group of
Italian business people, outbid a number of collectors,
including a football player from Italy’s Serie A who
wanted to remain anonymous."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bolaffi)
December 10,
2020
Concussion protocol will see affected riders
withdrawn from racing for at least a week.
"Following
a number of serious crashes and injuries in the 2020
season, including Romain Bardet’s withdrawal from the Tour
de France with concussion, there was growing pressure on
cycling’s governing body to act."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
December 10,
2020
Liv Alacra SL saddle.
"Firm
yet comfortable all-rounder with some impressive elements
for its price - one width only though."
By Janine Doggett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 10,
2020
Review: Pinarello Dogma F12.
"The
handling of the F12 is familiar. Like the F8, the F12 has
a lively feel. It can flick into a corner quite quickly,
and then hold steady throughout the turn."
By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Pinarello
December 10,
2020
December 9,
2020
UCI and FloSports enter into four-year
agreement to provide streaming video in North America.
"FloSports
announced Tuesday that it had finalized a partnership
agreement with the UCI to provide an additional 100 hours
of competitive cycling online programming."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
December 9, 2020
Highlights of 2020 - Part I.
"The
first of five picks looking back at 2020 is Paris-Nice.
Held in March it almost feels like two seasons ago now.
The final stage had to be scrapped but there was plenty to
enjoy along the way despite a fraught atmosphere." (inrng.com) (ASO)
December 9, 2020
UAE Team Emirates’ Tour de France expectations
for Tadej Pogačar: ‘We thought a top-5 would be realistic.’
"The
biggest shock of 2020? Tadej Pogačar and his yellow jersey
raid rank right up there in a season packed with surprises
at every turn."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Christophe Ena -
Pool/Getty Images
December 9, 2020
Richie Porte: ‘The lockdown worked well for
me.’
"Porte’s
comments come as the lingering impacts of the ongoing
lockdown reach in 2021. He’s currently in the middle of a
14-day quarantine in Perth, Australia, as he returns
home."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
December 9, 2020
Rock Cobbler tees up a big gravel event with
Bianchi for February.
"New
Bianchi gravel bikes on tap for Bakersfield, California,
plus maybe some push-ups, hillside runs, or a ride through
a church." By
Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo courtesy Rock Cobbler
December 9, 2020
New Tacx Boost turbo trainer launches today.
"The
Tacx Boost is a brand new turbo trainer that’s launched
just in time for Christmas. It’s a simple and affordable
wheel-on turbo trainer with adjustable magnetic resistance
of up to 1,050 watts."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tacx)
December 9, 2020
How Much Weight Could - Should - You Lose In A
Month?
"If
your goal is weight loss, it makes sense to have a
timeline and measurable benchmarks. But how much weight
can you expect to lose in a month?"
(bicycling.co.za)
December 9, 2020
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
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
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