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December 12,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel wins his cyclocross
season debut.
"Mathieu
van der Poel returned to cyclocross racing in a fine
battle with European champion Eli Iserbyt in Saturday’s
third round of the X2O Trofee."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 12,
2020
Betsema victorious at Scheldecross.
"Denise
Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) claimed victory in the
2020 Scheldecross on Saturday, going solo half-way through
the race and holding off Lucinda Brand."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Gavere - Sunday
- Livestream.
"The
second race of the double CX weekend and the second with
Mathieu van der Poel. The 6th Round of the Superprestige
Series in Aspere Gavere promises great racing!
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) (Credit
not Found)
December 12,
2020
Ritchey WCS Beacon gravel handlebar.
"The
WCS Beacon from Ritchey is aimed at gravel or adventure
riding with a crazy 36 degree flare. It looks mad but
provides a very comfortable riding position, both on the
tops and drops."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 12,
2020
Live Cyclocross: Scheldecross Antwerpen - x2o
Badkamers Trofee - Saturday.
"The
third round of the x2o Badkamers Cyclocross Trofee
(previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the Soudal
Scheldecross in Antwerp.
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
December 12,
2020
 December 11,
2020
Review of the Year: Best female rider.
"Anna
van der Breggen was the most successful rider in the
women’s peloton, with wins in the Giro Femminile and
Flèche Wallonne, plus both rainbow jerseys on the road." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Bianchi's 2021 GreenEdge team bikes.
"Bianchi
has refreshed its famous celeste colors for the bikes it
will supply to the Australian GreenEdge team in 2021,
adding turquoise-celeste and carbon black diagonal bands
of color to give the bikes a modern aesthetic." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bianchi)
December 11,
2020
Review of the Year: Best team.
"Jumbo
Visma has the best results - they have a team of
extraordinary depth and talent, and their leader Primož
Roglič is a machine. But I was more impressed by Sunweb." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Jai Hindley Signed Giro Jacket.
"Auction
for Tour de Cure Charity. All proceeds will go to the Tour
de Cure. Head over to eBay to start bidding (and note,
this item ships from Girona, Spain, so bear with us on the
slow postal service!)"
(thepelotonbrief.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Bontrager teams up with Silca for new
ratcheting multi-tool and saddle pack.
"Collaborations are hardly unusual in the bike industry, but this is one that I didn’t necessarily see coming." By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Bontrager December 11,
2020
A remake of a classic Brooks saddle, Shimano
stopping parts and Madison’s ultimate MTB jacket.
"As we
approach the end of another busy week here at BikeRadar,
it’s about time we delved into the stories and products
that made it one worth remembering."
By Oli Woodman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
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." By Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
December 10,
2020
December 9,
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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Marcel Kittel: ‘There’s no shame in change.’
"Sprinting
icon Marcel Kittel reveals the reasons behind his
retirement - and why cycling needs to open up about the
extreme pressures endured by riders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Lighter Mathieu van der Poel hits the ground
running on cyclocross return.
"I’m
three kilos lighter," said the Tour of Flanders champion
about his weight compared to the road Classics in
October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Wire tangled in cassette derails Alvarado at
Scheldecross.
"She
never managed to get that iron wire that she picked up
somewhere along the course out with her hands," said team
manager Philip Roodhooft, according to Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Thomas Sneyers / @ThomasSneyers)
December 12,
2020
Liane Lippert carries fighting spirit into
2021 with Team DSM.
"The
other riders know my level now and they don’t
underestimate me anymore' says Team DSM all-rounder." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Why do so many elite cyclists have a
background in rowing?
"And
what can we learn from the way rowers train? Former head
of high performance at British Rowing Mark Homer offers
his expert guidance."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
December 12,
2020
USA Cycling announces Pro Cross Country Tour
for 2021.
"The
eight-event series could have major implications for
American pros vying for a spot on Team USA at the Tokyo
Olympics." By
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Ronen Topelberg
December 12,
2020
Jon Dibben, 26, retires.
"The
British rider started his career on the track before
switching to the road with Team Sky in 2017. He dropped
down to the British domestic circuit with Madison Genesis
in 2019 before returning to the WorldTour with Lotto
Soudal this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Mini Reviews: Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoes -
All-In-Multitool - Velo Senso Wilson - Muc-Off Cleaner.
"Quick, and to the point, these mini reviews are distilled down to the most important elements." (bikerumor.com) (Credit not Found) December 12,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel to target MTB Olympics,
Tour de France, and ‘Cross worlds in 2021.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has an ambitious 2021 racing calendar that
targets the biggest events in three disciplines." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Clara Honsinger storming across Europe another
year as US 'cross champion.
"This
is the fourth season for the 23-year-old to compete on the
European cyclocross circuit. She rode to 10th at X2O
Trophy Kortrijk and sixth at Superprestige Boom. In just
four starts she is already achieving her goal to finish at
the front of the field."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: @twilcha)
December 11,
2020
Tom Dumoulin rues a ‘year full of setbacks.’
"Dutchman
looking to rally from 'difficult' year in preparation for
2021 Tour de France and Olympics."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
2021 Team Preview: Jumbo Visma.
"The
Dutch team are one of the longest-running in the sport,
most famous for the Rabobank era from 1996 to 2012. Doping
scandals shredded their reputation and a few fallow years
followed, but in the past three or four seasons they have
been on the up and have built one of the strongest squads
in the world."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 11,
2020
Five cyclists killed and four injured after
truck driver hits group ride in Nevada.
"Five
Nevada cyclists have been killed after a truck driver hit
a group out for a ride to celebrate a police officer’s
retirement. The cyclists were struck from behind, as was a
Subaru hatchback that had been traveling with them as a
‘safety vehicle’."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
How cycling’s unconventional season stacks up
statistically.
"We
take a deep dive into the numbers from the unprecedented
2020 racing season."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Behind the DCR Cave: How I Made A Smart
Package Delivery Box.
"I
hooked a package delivery box up to a cheap WiFi sensor so
I could be alerted when the delivery person dropped a
package in the box, via smartphone (and watch)
notifications."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 11,
2020
Topeak Tubi 18 multitool review.
"The
Tubi 18 offers 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm Allen keys, T10 and
T25 Torx keys, a Phillips screwdriver, a stainless-steel
reamer with a plug tool, a covered air stopper and a
serrated knife."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
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
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Review of the Year: Best Race.
"Too
many proxy wars in cycling these days, and too many
mountain domestiques deluxe. I barely saw Primož Roglič in
the mountain stages of the Grand Tours this year, because
he was obscured behind Sepp Kuss most of the time." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Gilbert unhappy that only he and Trentin
showed up for rider safety meeting.
"Riders
complain in the media, but if you want change, you also
have to dare to open your mouth at the moments that serve
that purpose."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 12,
2020
Riwal Securitas give up on fight to continue
as a ProTeam.
"The
Danish outfit graduated from the third-tier Continental
ranks to second-division ProTeam status in 2019. However,
they have been hit hard by the pando this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Groupama FDJ stick with red, white and blue
colors for 2021.
"The
WorldTour team again have Thibaut Pinot, David Gaudu,
Arnaud Démare, and Switzerland’s Stefan Küng as team
leader, with only four new signings for 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Groupama FDJ)
December 12,
2020
Dani Christmas completes Drops roster for
2021.
"Christmas
joins the team from Lotto Soudal Ladies and will compete
as a rider next year before transitioning to a directeur
sportif role in the future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 12,
2020
Inside the Great Tour: One lap of the island.
"Spare
a thought for Hugh Roberts, owner and founder of Tour of
Britain organizer Sweetspot and his old friend Robin Young
- they cycled around the entire coast of Britain." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Sweetspot)
December 12,
2020
Zycle ZPro SMART Turbo Trainer.
"The
Zycle ZPro SMART Turbo Trainer is simple to use, stable
and quiet, and it works seamlessly with the likes of Zwift
and Bkool." By
Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 12,
2020
Spank Flare 24 OC Vibrocore gravel / XC wheels
review.
"Do
Spank’s foam-filled alloy rims really work to smooth out
your gravel riding? We’ve been bombing around on a set in
all weather and at all pressures to find out." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
December 12,
2020
December 11,
2020
Ella Harris: “I’ve never been in that much
pain - I couldn’t move.
"The
22 year-old came up through the racing ranks in her native
New Zealand along with two other young Kiwi breakout stars
of the 2020 season - Niamh Fisher-Black and Mikayla
Harvey." By Amy
Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 11,
2020
Who is Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux?
"The
Belgian squad steps up to the WorldTour level in 2021: But
who the heck are they, and what can we expect from them
next year?" By
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 11,
2020
Ganna faces 'complicated' buildup to Tokyo
Olympics says Cassani.
"Italy
coach says Team Pursuit bid will require a month of
dedicated preparation."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 11,
2020
Contador and Basso invest in the long term at
upscaled Eolo Kometa.
"We’re
starting a team with a variety of veterans, riders in the
middle of their career, and some young ones. The sponsor
wants to create a project which has a chance of
flourishing in the mid-to-long term."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
December 11,
2020
REI deals: Our pick of the best bike deals
from REI Co-op.
"If
you’re in the States, you have access to REI’s very
well-stocked cycling range - and thus, the REI deals -
which includes brands like Pearl Izumi, Cannondale,
Ortlieb and the co-op’s own brand, Co-op Cycles." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
December 11,
2020
Tailfin spreads its load-carrying wings with
new convertible Cargo Cage.
"Tailfin
- the UK company behind that incredibly clever
high-performance rear rack and bag system - is moving
further into the cargo carrying space with its
interpretation of the cargo cage."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tailfin
December 11,
2020
Can I run an internal gear hub on a single
speed frame?
"The
answer is almost always going to be yes. The Rohloff hubs
are designed to be compatible with almost any frame ever
produced through various frame interface components." By Jessie-May Morgan
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 11,
2020
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
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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