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December 13,
2020
Tom Pidcock takes landmark victory, Lucinda
Brand returns to winning ways at Gavere.
"Young
Brit Pidcock outclasses Mathieu van der Poel to take
biggest elite win of career, Brand beats Denise Betsema to
reverse Saturday's result."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 13,
2020
Tom Pidcock solos for win at Superprestige
Gavere.
"Tom
Pidcock (Trinity Racing) claimed his first major
international cyclocross victory as an elite on Sunday,
riding away from world champion Mathieu van der Poel
(Alpecin Fenix) at Superprestige Gavere."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 13,
2020
Brand claims fourth straight Superprestige win
in Gavere.
"Lucinda
Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) claimed her fourth straight
victory in the Superprestige series, powering away from
Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) and Ceylin del
Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) in the mud." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
December 13,
2020
Maghalie Rochette injures ankle an unusual
early race crash.
"The
27-year-old was forced to end her Telenet Superprestige
race after a mishap at the beginning of the event sent her
ankle into her wheel."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: GCN
December 13,
2020
Brand Returns to the Top at Superprestige
Gavere, Honsinger Finds European success.
"After
losing her position to Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen
Bingoal) at yesterday’s X2O event, Lucinda Brand (Telenet
Baloise Lions) went all out to take her spot back in
Gavere." By Yash
Shahani (cxmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 13,
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.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
December 13,
2020
 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
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
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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Ten products I loved in 2020: Dave Everett.
"It’s been a year that’s reminded me how bloody awesome bike riding is, and I’m hoping at least some of my ten picks reflect that." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Everett December 13,
2020
2021 Team Preview: Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step’s calling card has long been their sheer volume
of victories and the trend continued in the shortened 2020
season, when they were the WorldTour’s most prolific
winners for the eighth year in succession."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Wout Beel)
December 13,
2020
Annemiek van Vleuten bypassed Trek Segafredo
deal ‘to keep women’s cycling interesting.’
"Dutch
superstar took the option to help develop young riders at
Movistar rather than join the powerhouse of the women's
peloton."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sara Cavallini/Getty Images
December 13,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel: Second place was the
best for me.
"Cyclo
cross strongman Mathieu van der Poel has a history of win
streaks in his career, going back to his amateur days of
2010-11 when he won all 29 races he started." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 13,
2020
Tiesj Benoot: To win the biggest races, I need
to play a team game.
"For
me, it’s nice to be able to race the biggest races of the
calendar all year round and to be in the final fighting
for the win. I think if you have the capabilities, like a
lot of young riders are showing now."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
December 13,
2020
The beast uncaged: Robbie McEwen’s best year.
"In
2002 the star sprint Robbie McEwan wasted no time making a
mark at his new team and, writes Chris Marshall-Bell, that
was just the beginning."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by Mike
Powell/Getty Images)
December 13,
2020
Simon Cowell reportedly considering suing
electric bike firm after breaking back.
"Simon
Cowell is reportedly considering suing the makers of the
electric bike he was riding when he broke three vertebrae
in his back in a fall at his home in Malibu, California in
August." By
Simon MacMichael (Image Credit not Found) (road.cc)
December 13,
2020
What does it take to complete the Tour de
France?
"Maria
David gets a vivid insight into the demands of the race
from a team of amateur women who completed the full route
one month ahead of the pros."
By Maria David (cyclingweekly.com) (Marie Istil)
December 13,
2020
Water-to-Go Active bottle.
"The
Water-to-Go Active bottle fits inside a standard bottle
cage, and claims to filter out 99.9999% of contaminates as
you drink. It is a great solution for proper wilderness
adventure." By
Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 13,
2020
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
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
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AG2R quash Gianni Moscon rumors.
"The
AG2R La Mondiale team have swiftly moved to silence rumors
of a transfer swoop for Ineos Grenadiers rider Gianni
Moscon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 13,
2020
Vincenzo Nibali to Ineos 'complicated but not
impossible' says his agent.
"Rumors
of a possible transfer to Ineos Grenadiers for Vincenzo
Nibali have been given a little room to grow by his
agent."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 13,
2020
Aevolo finalizes roster, Wildlife Generation
signs Mexican champion Ulises Castillo.
"Aevolo
confirms 11-man roster, including five riders that would
have aged out of U23 program."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 13,
2020
Gracie Elvin and Roos Hoogeboom: Retirement
and Rejuvenation.
"As
this crazy year winds to a close, we take the time to slow
down and celebrate the wonderful careers of two very
special riders; Gracie Elvin and Roos Hoogeboom." By Lucy Cara
(cyclistsalliance.org) (Image Credit not Found)
December 13,
2020
What role does genetics play in sporting
success?
"What
role does genetics play in sporting success? In the first
in a new series interviewing high-achieving cycling
families, Chris Marshall-Bell ponders nature versus
nurture with the Walkers."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Andy Jones)
December 13,
2020
Being a slave to training plans, and other
cycling mistakes in winter.
"One
of the basics needed to make sure that your training is
effective and that you’ll go on to train at the right
metabolism is to know your own threshold values." By Matteo Cigala
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 13,
2020
Sunday Trading: Discounts on Endura, Vittoria,
4iiii and Castelli.
"Great
deals aren’t just confined to November; there are still
some head-turning offers to be had. This week we’ve got
wet weather gear, massively discounted wheels, cheap power
meters and more besides."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 13,
2020
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
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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