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December 15,
2020
Javier Guillén on 2020 Vuelta a España: ‘We
never considered canceling the race.’
"Vuelta
director Javier Guillén, speaking during a media chat
Tuesday in Madrid, outlined the tension and uncertainty
for the Spanish grand tour held during unprecedented
conditions." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
December 15,
2020
Egan Bernal’s brother not moving to Europe
just yet.
"Ronald
Bernal is just 15 at present and famously celebrated his
older brother’s 2019 Tour de France victory on the Champs
Élysées. He is considered to have some of the same talents
as his older sibling but will not head to Europe until he
is at least 18."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
Challenge by La Vuelta set to increase to five
or seven stages.
"First
created as a one-day event on the Women’s WorldTour in
2015, when Shelley Olds took victory in a bunch sprint,
the race was increased to three stages for the first time
in 2020." By
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
What’s going on at Speedplay?
"What
is happening at Speedplay? Since being purchased by Wahoo
Fitness in 2019, the brand has all but disappeared from
social media, and the website hasn’t been updated in
months." By
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 15,
2020
Le Col steps up backing for Drops women’s
team.
"British
UCI women’s team Drops has, after years of searching,
finally been able to strike a deal to secure funding for
2021 and 2022."
By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com)
Image by Dan King)
December 15,
2020
Bandanas for Bikes: With Saga Ventures Alison
Tetrick Is Giving Back.
"Alison
Tetrick needed a goal. The former professional road racer
turned Specialized-sponsored gravel star had spent the
early months of the shut-down riding her bike without
worrying too much about the future."
By Jen See (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 15,
2020
Best budget eMTBs: Great eMountain bikes that
won't break the bank.
"Evolved
motor and battery technology mean the best electric MTBs
are now more reliable, more powerful and quieter.
Designers are also understanding that going faster
everywhere is a lot safer and more fun with progressive
geometry and handling."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Orbea)
December 15,
2020
Castelli, Velo, Alé, Basso, Lazer, Sports
Optical, BlenderBottle, Campagnolo, MOST & Fx Chocolate.
"A big mix of gifts today: Castelli Alpha ROS 2 jacket, Velo's Angel TT saddle, Alé men and women’s long sleeve jersey, Basso Diamante SV bike, plus more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) December 15,
2020
 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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
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Ten products I loved in 2020: Abby Mickey.
"Unlike my CyclingTips colleagues, you will not find a list of tools and tech. My product consumption is mainly in clothing." By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 15,
2020
December 15,
2020
Here’s why Annemiek van Vleuten spent the last
few weeks underwater.
"The
Dutch former world champion says her vacation time - this
year she went SCUBA diving in Curaçao - helps her avoid
the stagnancy of her 'comfort zone."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
UCI continues push for cyclocross to become a
Winter Olympic sport.
"Olympic
charter mandating Winter Olympic sports are held on snow
or ice continues to put stopper on negotiations." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
Best gravel wheels: Our pick of the best
gravel bike wheels for racing and adventure riding.
"Fitting
your bike with the best gravel wheels can offer huge
improvements in performance, weight, durability and
traction."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Strickland)
December 15,
2020
How to prepare for the Festive 500: Five tips.
"Rapha’s
Festive 500 is becoming an established tradition. It is a
1,000km challenge to ‘experience the life of a pro
cyclist’, though it turns out pro cyclists rarely ride
1,000km a week."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Rapha)
December 15,
2020
Tour de Brisbane returns with new course for
2021.
"The
main event of the Brisbane Cycling Festival will be a
closed 110km Gran Fondo course which starts and finishes
in the Brisbane CBD with over 1000 meters of elevation
including a climb and descent of Mt Cootha." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not
Found)
December 15,
2020
Cannondale SystemSix Ultegra review.
"It’s built for speed, and it feels quick on the road - in pretty much every situation." By Marc Abbott (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) December 15,
2020
Full Speed Ahead and Vision launch 2021 range,
including a chainset with 145mm cranks.
"FSA
says this crank size “allows a ‘shorter’ movement of your
leg by creating less turbulence and therefore more
aerodynamics performance."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 15,
2020
Bianchi moves upscale with new carbon Arcadex
gravel bike.
"With
a nod towards Bianchi’s heritage and a focus on
performance, the company says this is a gravel bike for
the speed-minded off-road rider."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by
Bianchi
December 15,
2020
Best waterproof jackets: Cycling jackets to
keep you dry when the weather turns wet.
"Developments
in materials have meant that a resilient waterproof layer
is now small enough to be stuffed in a jersey pocket for
emergencies or when not in use, meaning they're useful
year-round." By
Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jacob
Park @hbfilm)
December 15,
2020
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
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Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar both awarded
Slovenian Cyclist of the Year.
"Eugenia
Bujak also named best female cyclist of the year by
Slovenian Cycling Association."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
Transfer Mechanics: Analyzing teams 2021 -
part 2.
"How
EF, GreenEdge, Groupama FDJ, Intermarché Wanty, Israel
Start-Up Nation and Lotto Soudal fared in the transfer
market." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 15,
2020
Allan Peiper wins the 'Crystal Bike' DS of the
year award.
"UAE
Team Emirates directeur sportif Allan Peiper has won the
manager/DS of the year award at the Kristallen Fiets
(Crystal Bicycle) awards in Belgium."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
PhotoFizza/UAE Team Emirates)
December 15,
2020
New challenges driving Porte after milestone
2020 season.
"After
breaking through for the biggest season of his career in
2020, Aussie Cycling superstar Richie Porte is looking
forward to a different type of challenge in 2021." By Nick Houghton (sbs.com.au)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
Bingoal Wallonie Bruxelles announce Duyck-led
women's team for 2021.
"The
addition of a women's team component to their existing
three - a men's ProTeam, a development program, and a
Ligue Handisport team (para-cycling) - completes Bingoal
Wallonie Bruxelles, they said in a statement." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
December 15,
2020
You should not use these terrible cycling
hacks.
"Facebook
is a shitshow. That is a statement that is presented not
as opinion, but as fact, because it is incontrovertibly
the case." By
Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com)
December 15,
2020
Lessons the bike industry should - and should
not - take from the Tesla Model B eBike.
"The new eBike from Tesla could offer the bike industry a few lessons in style - but we're not sure about that saddle angle." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) Image: Kendall Toerner / Tesla December 15,
2020
Canyon bikes acquired by Belgian investor.
"Canyon,
sponsor of multiple cycling teams including Canyon SRAM,
Movistar and Canyon DHB in the UK, has grown massively in
recent years and has been seeking further investment." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty
Images)
December 15,
2020
Merida 20-in-1 multi-tool review.
"Solid
and compact trailside bike-fixing companion that can cover
most mechanical needs. There are 20 tools at your
disposal." By
Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham
Cottingham)
December 15,
2020
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
December 13,
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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