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December 14,
2020
Michael Woods and his journey from hospital
bed to ‘complete racer.’
"Canadian
star rebounded from a broken leg and Tour de France
rejection to see the final pieces of the racing puzzle
click into place this season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 14,
2020
‘The culmination of a lifelong dream’: Julian
Alaphilippe reveals his world champion’s jersey for 2021.
"Alaphilippe
recent success include the 2019 editions of Milan-San Remo
and Strade Bianche, three Tour de France stages in 2019
and 2020 and a combined 17 days in the yellow jersey." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Deceuninck Quick Step)
December 14,
2020
Nairo Quintana to miss Arkéa Samsic pre-season
camp.
"Nairo
Quintana, recovering from double knee surgery, will miss a
pre-season camp with his Arkéa Samsic teammates this week
in Cannes, France, team officials confirmed Monday." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 14,
2020
Tim Declercq wins 'Crystal Sweat Drop' top
domestique award.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step domestique Tim Declercq has won Het Laatste
Nieuws' Crystal Sweat Drop award, part of the Kristallen
Fiets (Crystal Bicycle) week, as the Belgian
peloton's best domestique in 2020."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 14,
2020
Versatility key as Nicolas Roche looks to keep
racing until 40.
"Sometimes
it a bit difficult for your ego when you’re not in the
spotlight anymore but I still get my chances' says
Irishman." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 14,
2020
Top 9 Aussie road cycling performances of
2020.
"It's
been a very good year for Australians racing around the
world, with expected stars performing as billed, but with
some big surprises in there as well!"
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 14,
2020
USA Crits 2021 to see racing across nine
cities, new dates.
"ASWD
Twilight Criterium, in Boise, will simultaneously be
hosting the USA Cycling para-cycling road national
championships and the Chrono Kristen Armstrong TT." (velonews.com) Photo: Wil
Matthews
December 14,
2020
Berd GVX 22 Wheelset Review: Sub 1100 gram
carbon wheels designed for Gravel!
"Berd
spokes are made from an advanced polymer called ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) that has 12 times
the strength-to-weight ratio of steel and floats on
water." By JOM
(gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 14,
2020
Behind the scenes of Moolman Pasio's Esports
World Championship victory.
"To
Moolman Pasio, this was a bona fide world championships,
and those who question the validity of a virtual race in
comparison to one on the road miss the point: It is an
entirely different discipline."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
December 14,
2020
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
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 14,
2020
WorldTour bikes and tech: Who's using what in
2021?
"Welcome to the WorldTour bikes guide for 2021: A complete and comprehensive roundup of the 2021 UCI WorldTeams, their bikes and their equipment in the upcoming cycling season." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) December 14,
2020
Highlights of 2020 - Part II.
"In
the second of the 2020 highlights here’s the Tour de
l’Ain. Normally a modest 2.1 stage race, in 2020 it had
all the right ingredients to set up a summer of sport." (inrng.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
December 14,
2020
Mathieu Van Der Poel Aiming to Race Full Tour
de France Before Olympic MTB Bid.
"In
2020 we missed Mathieu Van Der Poel take on the world's
best at the XC World Cups but it looks like he will be
back for 2021 with his sights still set on an Olympic gold
medal." By Ed
Spratt (pinkbike.com) Photo: Andy Vathis
December 14,
2020
Trek Segafredo reveal men's and women's
jerseys for 2021.
"The
kits are designed by clothing sponsor Santini Cycling Wear
with the women's jersey taking on a new bright blue while
retaining the popular torso pattern, and the men's jersey
retains white and red front and back panels with blue
sleeves."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fabio Toschi)
December 14,
2020
Voxwomen and Peloton announce
Sharon Laws award winners.
"Voxwomen
and Peloton readers and fans have decided their
women’s cycling riders of the year in a month long
campaign attracting thousands of votes. The votes cast
were the highest number in history and for the first time
a new Young Riders award has been introduced." (voxwomen.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
December 14,
2020
The strangest UCI presidential election in
cycling history.
"The
2013 election and the months preceding it were as
contentious and ugly as anything the Americans have
experienced, replete with intrigue, legal challenges,
secret dossiers and allegations of Russian interference." By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 14,
2020
What does Apple’s new Fitness+ offer for
cyclists?
"One
of the biggest selling points of the Apple Watch is the
‘Activity’ metrics built into it. Users are encouraged to
‘close’ three types of activity rings, which fill up using
heart rate and movement metrics as they move throughout
the day." By
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Apple
December 14,
2020
"Don't buy me this!" Gifts not to get for
cyclists.
"Thanks, but no thanks... if you need to get a present for a cyclist and want to avoid Christmas clichés, here's our definitive list of what not to buy this year." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 14,
2020
Crankbrothers Shoes match Mallet Clipless
& Stamp Flat MTB Pedals w/ BOA fit system.
"It
was only a matter of time before Crankbrothers stepped up
with a pair of mountain bike shoes, having produced some
industry-leading flat and clipless pedal options in recent
years." By
Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 14,
2020
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
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Why you should scrap resolutions in 2021.
"This year, focus on intentions rather than goals. Unlike resolutions or goals, intentions can be a bit more open-ended." By Molly Hurford (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Dmitrii Vaccinium/unsplash December 14,
2020
Riccardo Riccò handed lifetime doping ban.
"In
2015, Riccò was accused of trying to buy EPO and
testosterone after being caught red-handed with two
dealers by Italian police in a parking lot in the Tuscan
town of Livorno."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 14,
2020
Josh Croxton's gear of the year 2020.
"Hello
and welcome to my pick of favorite cycling tech from 2020.
Here, you'll learn a little bit about me, why I ride, the
types of cycling I enjoy, and that should all be reflected
in my picks of products that I liked the most in 2020." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton)
December 14,
2020
Davide Rebellin pens deal that see him racing
professionally at 50.
"Rebellin,
who will turn 50 in August, is set to join a
Cambodian-French continental level team in 2021." (velonews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
December 14,
2020
Diego Ulissi forced to take a break from
racing due to heart concerns.
"While
undergoing off-season health checks required by the UCI,
UAE Team Emirates doctors discovered abnormalities during
cardiac tests."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images,)
December 14,
2020
Movistar closes 2021 rosters with arrivals of
Annemiek van Vleuten and Miguel Ángel López.
"Men's
roster sees departure of Carlos Betancur while Leah Thomas
joins growing women's squad."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Movistar
December 14,
2020
Garmin Edge 130 Plus GPS bike computer review.
"Weighing
just 34 grams, with its mounting hardware adding another
6g, and with a 45mm diagonal screen, the Garmin Edge 130
Plus is Garmin’s smallest GPS cycling computer." By Paul Norman
(cyclist.co.uk) (Photography by James Huang)
December 14,
2020
Swap Red Meat With Plant Protein: Lower Your
Risk of Heart Disease.
"Replacing
red meat with high-quality, protein-rich plant foods such
as beans, nuts, and/or soy may lower your heart disease
risk, suggests a study published this month." By Selene Yeager
(bicycling.co.za) Unsplash/Juan José Valencia Antía
December 14,
2020
Will tracking CORE body temperature improve
your fitness, training & racing?
"Proven
this summer racing the Tour & Giro, Swiss tech company
CORE wants to help elite athletes better manage their
training & race efforts by live-monitoring core body
temperature." By
Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) Photo: Wout Beel.
December 14,
2020
Bingoal Wallonie Bruxelles launch women's team
in 2021.
"These
essential components make the Bingoal WB team a whole, not
only a place of performance, but also and above all, a
place of learning to guide young talents from all
backgrounds to the highest level."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 14,
2020
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."
(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
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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