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December 17,
2020
Tom Pidcock: ‘I want to become world champion
in all three disciplines.’
"Young
Brit is cranking up ambitions for cyclocross, mountain
bike and the road to the very top ahead of debut WorldTour
season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 17,
2020
Marianne Vos opens cyclocross campaign at
Ethias Cross in Essen.
"In
2021, she will begin her 16th road racing season as a pro
and lead the newly-formed Jumbo Visma women’s team. On the
road in 2020, Vos won three stages at the Giro Rosa, took
second in La Course and was fourth in the women's road
race at the UCI Road World Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 17,
2020
Van Aert and Van der Poel kick the Cyclocross
World Cup up a notch in Namur.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin
Fenix) are now due to light up the cyclocross season in
this weekend's UCI World Cup in Namur."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
December 17,
2020
Greg Van Avermaet says change will do him
good.
"Belgian
star outlines ambitious calendar with classics, Tour de
France, Olympics and worlds all on radar for debut season
with Ag2r Citroën."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
December 17,
2020
Zwift Academy finals set for December 19.
"Alpecin
Fenix and Canyon SRAM will offer contracts to the
respective winners of the men's and women's races." (velonews.com) Photo:
©cyclingimages
December 17,
2020
April Tacey: What it takes to win a Virtual
Tour de France stage.
"This
year April Tacey made history as both the first woman to
win a stage of the Virtual Tour de France in July. With a
perfectly timed sprint she blasted past some of the
world’s best."
By Victor Alway (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
December 17,
2020
Add a two-speed gearbox to your bike with
Classified’s new wheelsets.
"Classified
is offering the Powershift setup in two road wheelsets and
one gravel wheelset, all with tubeless-compatible carbon
fiber rims, 24 DT Swiss Aerolite SP bladed stainless steel
spokes front and rear, and a DT Swiss 240 CL Straightpull
front hub." By
James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Classified
December 17,
2020
How Olympic rower Jason Osborne beat WorldTour
cycling pros on Zwift.
"For
starters, the Olympic rower can do a 20-minute cycling
power test at 480 watts - weighing 72kg/159lb." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com)
Photo: Jason Osborne
December 17,
2020
Kask remains committed to Ineos Grenadiers.
"The
Ineos Grenadiers team has extended its relationship with
Kask, penning a deal that will see the team continue with
the Italian helmet manufacturer for another four years." By Lance Branquinho
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Kask)
December 17,
2020
 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
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
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December 17,
2020
10 neo-pros to watch in 2021.
"Neo-pros
are classified as riders in the first two years of their
pro contracts (above Continental level), but we've tried
to limit our list to fresh blood as much as possible." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
December 17,
2020
Chris Froome to make Israel Start-Up Nation
debut at Vuelta a San Juan.
"This
race will mark the beginning of a much-anticipated new
chapter of my career' says four-time Tour de France
winner." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
December 17,
2020
Peter Sagan to return to racing at Vuelta a
San Juan.
"A
more traditional calendar is likely for Peter Sagan in
2021 that will put the classics and the Tour de France
back at the center of his season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
December 17,
2020
Pridham ‘relishing the opportunity’ as she
joins Israel Start-Up Nation as DS.
"I
think, as we’ve had meetings, I’ve sort of realized the
significance, because the other thing was, to me, I’m just
doing what I love. “Of course, I’ve been given a huge
opportunity and a big responsibility in terms of being the
first woman to knock on the WorldTour door as a sports
director." By
Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Alex Duffill
December 17,
2020
RGT Cycling launches customizable Racing
Parameters function.
"Riders
will be able to create and customize their own race
formats using the virtual cycling platform’s expanded
capability." By
Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 17,
2020
A Month Later: The Peak Design Cycling
Case/Mount System.
"Ultimately,
I was focused on three main things here:
A)
Did it ever fall off or break?
B)
Did the latch become finicky?
C)
How did the case look after a month?"
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
December 17,
2020
Best winter cycling jackets: Weatherproof
winter jackets to keep you warm on the bike.
"The
best winter cycling jackets keep you warm and dry, without
making you 'boil in the bag'. It might not be the most
glamorous part of the cycling season, but winter cycling
is a fact of life for most cyclists."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: La Passione)
December 17,
2020
Valeo builds automatic transmission and
anti-theft into eBike motor.
"Utilizing
sensors and algorithms, the system adapts to the cyclist’s
input, adjusting internal gearing automatically to
complement the output of the rider and motor." By Mark Sutton
(cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
December 17,
2020
Alex Evans’ Gear of the Year 2020.
"I’m
going to feature products that have improved my
performance or performed exceptionally well during testing
duties as BikeRadar’s technical editor this year." By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com)
December 17,
2020
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
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Product picks of 2020: The best of the best.
"What with it being the end of the year, us here at CyclingTips have put together a bit of a list of our favorite bits and bobs of 2020." By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) December 17,
2020
Bay Crits canceled for 2021.
"The
race series, scheduled for the opening weekend in January,
normally attracts a mix of domestic and international
talent to Australia as riders prepare for the National
Championships, Cadel’s Great Ocean Road Race, the Tour
Down Under and the Herald Sun Tour."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 17,
2020
AG2R Citroën unveils 2021 jersey.
"The
AG2R La Mondiale team unveiled their new jersey for 2021,
with new title sponsor Citroën adding a dash of red to the
traditional white and brown color scheme."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AG2R La Mondiale)
December 17,
2020
Specialized HQ targeted in major bike theft.
"At
least 16 high-value bikes were stolen in the robbery, with
the thieves forcing entry to the company HQ during
daylight hours. Many of the bicycles were housed in
Specialized’s in-house museum."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
December 17,
2020
Russia banned from using flag, anthem at
Olympics for 2 years.
"This
Panel has imposed consequences to reflect the nature and
seriousness of the non-compliance [to the WADC] and to
ensure that the integrity of sport against the scourge of
doping is maintained."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
December 17,
2020
Wout van Aert wins Kristallen Fiets award.
"Van
Aert succeeds Remco Evenepoel as the recipient of the
award that recognizes the best Belgian cyclist of the
year."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
December 17,
2020
Graham Cottingham's gear of the year 2020.
"From
superbikes to simple workshop tools, this is the tech that
has made Graham's lockdown riding experience the best it
could be." By
Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham
Cottingham)
December 17,
2020
These are the best (and most surprising)
places to get a draft in a bike race.
"Dr.
Blocken, a research professor at KU Leuven and Eindhoven
University of Technology, has been looking at all sorts of
cycling aerodynamics scenarios for the last few years, and
the professional racing world has taken notice." By James Huang
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
December 17,
2020
Guy Kesteven's gear of the year 2020.
"With
over 20 years' experience testing bikes, what stood out
for Guy Kesteven in 2020?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy
Kesteven)
December 17,
2020
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
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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