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December 16,
2020
La Grande Boucle, La Course and the return of
the women's Tour de France.
"'The
perfect women's Tour de France, in my mind, would be like
we did it back in 1984' says inaugural winner Marianne
Martin." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 16,
2020
Deceuninck Quick Step boss on 2020:
‘Considering everything that happened, we had a great
season.’
"The
lockdown came and we faced a very tough situation, made
even more complicated by the fact we were in uncharted
territory,” the veteran Belgian manager said in a press
release."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images
December 16,
2020
The pivot to cycling: Pro racing’s new breed
of rowers, runners and skiers.
"They've
got the engine, but do they have the racing savvy?
Insiders at the top of the pro peloton think there's no
object to rowers, runners, and skiers becoming stars of
the WorldTour."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo
Moreno/Getty Images
December 16,
2020
Warbasse: We're one of the biggest hitters for
a Classics team.
"Q&A
with AG2R Citroën's American all-rounder as he targets a
stage win in the 2021 Giro d'Italia after a whirlwind
season." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 16,
2020
How to watch the 2020-2021 cyclocross season -
Live streams from anywhere.
"The
2020-2021 cyclocross season has been reduced and put
behind closed doors, with organizers urging spectators to
watch the races from the safety of their homes." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
December 16,
2020
What it’s like to be an assistant director at
the UCI cycling esports world championships on Zwift.
"Recon
was done, tactics were planned and communication was
constant. There were the same elements as outdoor racing,
but all done inside."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) Photo: Ben DelaneyPhoto: Ben
Delaney
December 16,
2020
Curve Belgie Ultra widens continent crossing,
cobble crushing titanium all-road bike.
"Curve’s
continent-crossing titanium Belgie all-road bike gets an
even-lighter Ultra update for next year with bigger tires
and updated geometry to break down any remaining barriers
to your next ultra-endurance adventure."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Praxis cranks out new options w/ Girder Carbon
G2, Cadet HD, eHD, and more.
"Planning
on some drivetrain upgrades for the new year? Praxis just
dropped a few new options that cover the spectrum from
high end MTB to heavy duty e-bike use."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Storck builds their lightest road bike into
5.7kg Aernario.2 Signature 25th Anniversary edition.
"The
crazy part is that at a claimed complete bike weighs as
low as 5.7kg, it’s almost half the price of the slightly
lighter build that was offered when the Aernario.2 first
debuted." By
Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
 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
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
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December 16,
2020
Strava stats reveal the lockdown sparked
enormous exercise boom and huge surge in number of women
using the app.
"The
social media app for athletes has published its stats for
2020, which show women have led the charge in the activity
boom as there has been a huge boost in the numbers using
Strava." By Alex
Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Strava)
December 16,
2020
USA Cycling just overhauled its youth
development system. Here’s why.
"The
new Olympic Development Academy system charges riders
$10,500 to participate, but offers high-performance
coaching and racing opportunities to a wider group of
cyclists." By
Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Reviewed: Campagnolo’s (very) Big Corkscrew.
"Legend
has it - at least according to Campagnolo’s mythos - that
in 1966, after hurting his hand trying to open a bottle of
wine, Tullio Campagnolo designed a new, improved
corkscrew." By
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan
Mc Laughlin
December 16,
2020
Philippe Gilbert, Matteo Trentin say barriers,
vehicles in bunch are top safety priority for peloton.
"Veteran
riders Philippe Gilbert and Matteo Trentin have chastised
their fellow pros for not playing a more active role in a
recent push for enhanced safety measures. Both were part
of months-long negotiations to improve safety in the
peloton going into the 2021 season "
(velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
December 16,
2020
2021 Team Preview: UAE Team Emirates.
"UAE
Team Emirates may not be the coolest team in the WorldTour
peloton, but they hit the jackpot in 2020 by winning the
Tour de France with Tadej Pogačar."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
PhotoFizza/UAE Team Emirates)
December 16,
2020
Slovenia launches special stamp to celebrate
Roglic and Pogacar.
"The
Slovenian Cycling Federation and Pošta Slovenije came
together and launched a special stamp with the Slovenian
cycling champions."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Why using a HRV app will improve the
effectiveness of your training.
"HRV
stands for heart rate variability. Heart beats have
healthy irregularities and natural variability in the
spacing between our heat beats. Even if your heart rate
is, say, 60 beats per minute, this doesn’t mean that your
heart beats exactly once a second."
By Matteo Cigala (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 16,
2020
My favorite cycling things 2020.
"Every
year around this time, I write a post reminiscing about a
few of my favorite cycling things from the past year." By Steve
(intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Peloton being sued for alleged patent
infringement.
"Mad
Dogg Athletics (link is external), based in Venice,
California, alleges that New York City-based Peloton has
infringed two patents that it holds relating to electronic
static bikes, reports Bicycle Retailer and and
Industry News (BRAIN)."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Bespoken Word: Tales of co-authoring Gary
Fisher's autobiography.
"In
the first of a new weekly column, Guy Kesteven recounts
sunshine rides and transatlantic FaceTime calls with a
mountain biking legend."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy
Kesteven)
December 16,
2020
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
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Driver who killed five Las Vegas cyclists is
charged.
"An
initial report from the Nevada Highway Patrol identified
the driver in the crash as Jordan Alexander Barson. He was
charged Tuesday with five counts of DUI resulting in
death, six counts of reckless driving resulting in death
or substantial bodily harm, and one count of DUI resulting
in substantial bodily harm."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
Stig Broeckx’s long road back to life.
"Stig
looked like he would be the third Belgian rider to die in
less than two months’ time and the cycling world was once
again plunged into mourning. But Stig survived and was
left in a coma."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 16,
2020
UCI hands four-year ban to former keirin world
champion Fabian Puerta.
"The
Tribunal found the rider guilty of an anti-doping rule
violation (presence of boldenone metabolite) and
sanctioned him with a 4-year period of ineligibility." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
December 16,
2020
Bora Hansgrohe signs 'next Remco Evenepoel'
Cian Uijtdebroeks.
"17-year-old
Belgian to ride for Auto Eder junior team before stepping
up to WorldTour in 2022."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 16,
2020
Ineos veteran domestique Christian Knees
retires.
"The
German will be ending his career as a pro at the end of
2020 at 39, but will be taking up a new role within Ineos
Grenadiers." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alex
Livesey/Getty Images)
December 16,
2020
Apple Fitness Plus Review: Everything You Ever
Wanted To Know.
"This
week Apple launched their new Apple Fitness Plus (also
written simply as Fitness+), which is their premium
fitness subscription service with guided/coached workouts.
Its designed to compete with not just platforms like
Peloton, but also real-world places like your gym." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
December 16,
2020
Mancebo, Sevilla sign new contracts for 2021.
"Following
news that Davide Rebellin will continue in the pro ranks
through his 50th birthday, two more masters racers have
also signed contracts for 2021: 44-year-old Spaniards
Francisco Mancebo and Oscar Sevilla will continue racing
at the Continental level."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jonathan
Devich/epicimages.us)
December 16,
2020
Harry Tanfield - With Team Qhubeka ASSOS for
2021.
"We
caught up with the 25 year-old Tanfield who hails from
North East England at his training base in Spain." By Ed Hood
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Dean Reeve
December 16,
2020
NIPPO joins WorldTour as new co-sponsor of EF
Pro Cycling.
"The
NIPPO Corporation, a Japanese construction conglomerate,
has long backed European racing, including the NIPPO Vini
Fantini Faizanè team racing the Giro d’Italia on three
occasions, but the move marks the company’s first
sponsorship deal at the WorldTour level."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
December 16,
2020
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
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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