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Daily News: December 25, 2020




2021 Team Preview: Bahrain Victorious.

Byoverlay"The team formerly known as Bahrain McLaren get a new name and a new look for 2021, a year on from their last revamp." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 25, 2020





2021 Team Preview: Team DSM.

Byoverlay"Iwan Spekenbrink's team have come a long way since they made their debut appearance in the Tour de France in the mid-2000s." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM )

December 25, 2020





A Giro tornado and a Tour on the horizon for Lucas Hamilton.

Byoverlay"A maiden WorldTour stage win and a promising showing at the Giro d'Italia would be enough for many, but Lucas Hamilton has his sights set on more as he prepares for an important season in his burgeoning career." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 25, 2020





Everything you need to know about Campagnolo Ekar.

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"The Campagnolo Ekar groupset is named after the Cima Ekar mountain in Italy, with a peak elevation of 4475 feet and known locally as the home of Italian gravel."
By Zap, By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020





Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Heusden Zolder - Saturday, December 26th.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The 7th Round of the Superprestige Series takes place in Heusden Zolder on Boxing Day with the former World Cup round moving to the Telenet Superprestige Series.

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020



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Virtual pro racing returns at Christmas with men's Challenge of Stars knockout event.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Geoghegan Hart, Roglic, Almeida, Pedersen and Ewan compete in climber and sprint races. The sprint race begins on December 26 at 5 p.m. (CET) and the climbing race at 7 p.m. (CET)." (cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport)

December 24, 2020





Wout van Aert finds ‘cross legs with win on home course: ‘I can get a lot better.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Van Aert hoping there's more success to come as further clashes with Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock loom on the horizon." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 24, 2020





Santos Festival of Cycling will showcase best female domestic riders.

Byoverlay"Despite the cancellation of the men’s and women’s Tour Down Under in 2021 the race organizers are set to hold a four-day Santos Festival of Cycling (January 21-24)." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)

December 24, 2020





Socks over or under: The great leg warmer debate.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"Cyclists and comic book fans have a lot in common. We idolize people, places, and things that the vast majority of the population has never heard of and spend hours debating hypothetical situations." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Rapha)

December 24, 2020





Tales of a 10-speed racer: How getting a Raleigh for Christmas changed one cyclist’s life.

Byoverlay"Christmas morning 1977 was something of a bittersweet occasion for the 12-year-old me. In the kitchen was a cardboard box covering up my Christmas present: a brand new 10-speed Raleigh Europa racing bike." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) stevethomaspix

December 24, 2020





My kit picks for 2020: Tech editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan.

Byoverlay"While we all wish the year had been different, keeping it local was perhaps one of the very few upshots of a bizarre 12 months." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





SD Worx awarded Women's WorldTour license until 2023.

Byoverlay"The powerful Dutch team, which is home to double world champion Anna van der Breggen, joins eight other top-tier WorldTeams in 2021." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Boels Dolmans)

December 24, 2020





Warren Rossiter's Gear of the Year 2020.

Byoverlay"For 2020 I could wax lyrical again about Shimano GRX Di2, Specialized’s fabulous (but riotously expensive) Mirror saddle and Shimano’s RX8 gravel shoes." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





First Look: Archer wireless shifting.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Archer Components’ wireless electronic system is shifting the paradigm of electronic components in the bike industry, and they’ve widened their reach with the launch of their Drop Bar Remote (DBR)." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





Tech-Redux: Ridley Helium Shimano Dura-Ace.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"As we near our 100th issue, we take a look back at some of the tech we covered including a boatload of sweet bikes. This Ridley is from issue 2." (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by John Maynard

December 24, 2020



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December 23, 2020





Wout van Aert, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado take victory in the mud of Herentals.

(velonews.com)overlay"Van Aert takes first 'cross victory of the season at X2O Trofee, Del Carmen Alvarado ends unlucky streak with peerless performance." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 23, 2020





Alvarado back on top in women's X2O Trophy Herentals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) took her fifth win of the season in the women's X2O Trophy Herentals 2020 on Wednesday, grinding down her opposition over four grueling laps before winning alone ahead of Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 23, 2020





Wout van Aert takes his first season win at X2O Trophy Herentals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) powered to his first victory of the 2020-2021 cyclocross season, powering away from a puncture-plagued world champion." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 23, 2020





British Cycling cancels 2021 National Cyclocross Championships.

Byoverlay"The national governing body announced last month that it had postponed the championships, as well as the 2021 HSBC UK | National Track Championships." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (SWpix.com)

December 23, 2020









VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"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)





Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana plans for future WorldTour status.

Byoverlay"Spain’s first stage race of the season, the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, has officially announced it will aim for WorldTour status in the next three to four years." By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

December 25, 2020





Pinarello Prince Disk Review.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Deep down we all have a desire to own the best bikes on the market - those ridden by our heroes at the biggest races. But you know how it goes: They cost a pretty penny." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020





Panini stickers show us who these Tour de France riders really are.

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"I can’t be certain why I started collecting 2020 Tour de France Panini stickers, but I know it has a lot to do with nostalgia."
By Tom Owen (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020





Marzocchi's dirt jump fork, a Gary Fisher biography, Lazer's new trail helmet and a waterproof jacket from Albion.

Byoverlay"This week, we’ve been reflecting on the past 12 months and, despite a tumultuous 2020, the year has still produced its fair share of memorable rides." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020





Big savings on Garmin, Castelli, Santini, Bont, SRAM and more.

Byoverlay"As ever, these deals have been selected by Cycling Weekly‘s knowledgeable and experienced tech team." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020



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December 24, 2020





Fabio Jakobsen talks about his crash for the first time.

Byoverlay"It is very obvious. Dylan deviates from his line and closes the door when I pass him. I think everybody saw that. If he’d closed the door just a little sooner I would have been able to brake." By Thijs Zonneveld (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Fabio Jakobsen/Instagram)

December 24, 2020





Five top men’s WorldTour neo-pros of 2020.

Byoverlay"The WorldTour neo-pros of 2020 had a lot to live up to after the class of 2019 put in such an amazing display with Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar starting their WorldTour careers." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 24, 2020





Rolf Aldag to leave Canyon SRAM.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Aldag joined Canyon SRAM this year after quitting his role with Dimension Data over a fall-out with Mark Cavendish's non-selection for the Tour de France in 2019." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM Racing)

December 24, 2020





Egan Bernal riding without pain as back injury rehab continues.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"His back problems hampered his participation in the Critérium du Dauphiné and then knocked him out of contention at the Tour de France. He abandoned the race after stage 16." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 24, 2020





Sean Kelly recovering after breaking multiple bones in nasty cycling crash.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"The former world No 1 and 1988 Vuelta winner was riding on his mountain bike, keeping fit during the winter period, when he crashed a couple of weeks ago." (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





Meet the Babymaker, the terrible eBike that just raised 4.7 million dollars.

Byoverlay"The Babymaker campaign, with 20 days still to run, has raised a cool US$4.71 million and rising, blowing its modest US$20,000 target rather spectacularly out of the water by 23,595%." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by FLX

December 24, 2020





One bike for life? Here’s what we’d choose.

Byoverlay"The road and mountain bike test team chose the one bike they'd have for the rest of their days." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





After-Christmas bike sales USA: Today's best deals and where to find Boxing Day sales.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The after-Christmas bike sales have begun and here's our roundup of the best deals available today in the USA." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

December 24, 2020





Review: De Rosa Merak.

Byoverlay"The Merak frame is stiff, providing speedy accelerations and zippy turns. It felt lively on my local hills, too. De Rosa says the frame, a size 54, weighs 800g." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020



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December 23, 2020





UCI confirms top teams licenses for 2021.

(velonews.com)(Photooverlay"Door opens for Mathieu van der Poel to race Tour de France as his Alpecin Fenix team will have entry to all WorldTour races." (velonews.com)(Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

December 23, 2020





Tom Pidcock spending Christmas alone as he continues cyclocross campaign.

Byoverlay"The British star will stay in Belgium before heading to his first Ineos Grenadiers training camp in January." By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 23, 2020





Three madcap moments that defined the mayhem of the 2020 pro cycling season.

Byoverlay"Racing in 2020 was destined to be unusual from the moment Corona closed down the calendar. But the unexpected and unprecedented didn't stop there." By Jim Cotton (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

December 23, 2020





Women's WorldTour Tech: Who's using what in 2021?

Byoverlay"We're still waiting for confirmation from Liv Racing on their choice of equipment, but assuming they continue to use SRAM groupsets into 2021, then SRAM edges out Shimano with a score of five to three with Campagnolo taking the final spot aboard the Cipollini bikes of Alé BTC Ljubljana." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Thomas Maheux)

December 23, 2020





Luke Rowe hit by Covid.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Rowe will be unable to train outdoors until he tests negative and, under the UCI’s medical protocol, will have to undergo a series of checks to ensure he has made a full recovery." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

December 23, 2020





'Turning pro' the Jay Vine way.

Byoverlay"A motivated Jay Vine set his sights on, then achieved what seemed an impossible task midway through 2020, his first professional contract in cycling." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)

December 23, 2020





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Rolf Aldag joins Bahrain Victorious for 2021.

(velonews.com)overlay"Veteran sport director leaves Canyon SRAM after one season at the wheel of the women's team." (velonews.com) Photo: Arne Kenzler

December 25, 2020





Transfer Mechanics: Analyzing teams 2021 - part 3.

Byoverlay"The changes at Movistar, Qhubeka Assos, Team DSM, Ineos Grenadiers, Jumbo Visma, Trek Segafredo and UAE Team Emirates." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 25, 2020





Raincoats Are For Tourists: The Racing Secrets of Raphael Geminiani by Isabel Best.

Byoverlay"Rapha Editions and Bluetrain Publishing have done it again - produced a book I probably wouldn't have looked at were it not for this review." By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020





Own Wout van Aert's Milan San Remo-winning Bianchi Oltre XR4.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This season saw Wout van Aert claim an emphatic win in Milan San Remo over Julian Alaphilippe, and now you can own the Bianchi Oltre XR4 that carried the Belgian to victory as Jumbo Visma auction off his and other riders' bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma)

December 25, 2020





Review: No. 22 Drifter X.

Byoverlay"No. 22 has been building beautiful titanium bikes since 2012. In 2014, the Canadian founders, Mike Smith and Bryce Gracey, set up a facility in Johnstown, N.Y., where the bikes are still made." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

December 25, 2020



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To a brighter future, happy holidays and tailwinds in 2021.

Byoverlay

"As we round the final corner into the holiday season, all of us here at CyclingTips are looking forward to rolling to a stop, unclipping and taking a breather."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)

December 24, 2020





Highlights of 2020 - Part IV.

(inrng.com)overlay"After three stage races, now for a one day race and no less than the Tour of Flanders. Julian Alaphilippe, newly crowned as world champion  had the Ronde as a goal ever since completing the 2019 Tour de France and stuck to it." (inrng.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

December 24, 2020





Spain’s 2021 Olympic Games participation at risk in key court case over cyclist’s bio passport.

Byoverlay"A fast-looming Spanish court case verdict in 2021 over a former professional cyclist who challenged the use of the bio-passport could see the country’s participation in next summer’s Tokyo Olympics Games at risk." By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

December 24, 2020





Alé BTC Ljubljana reveal new jersey for 2021.

(Imageoverlay"According to a statement released by the team on Thursday, the kit "is a product of the PRS line, which stands for Pro Racing System, and comes directly from the collaboration with the Pro-Team."   (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alé BTC Ljubljana)

December 24, 2020





Team DSM add Esmée Peperkamp to 2021 roster.

Byoverlay"The 23-year-old Dutch rider only started racing this year but will make her move to the Women's WorldTour where she hopes to develop with the top-tier team." By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM)

December 24, 2020





New Challenge Getaway gravel tire promises grip in mud and speed on tarmac.

Byoverlay"The Getaway is handmade, which Challenge claims enables the production of an exceptionally supple casing. This is supposed to not only increase comfort but also traction, as the tire conforms more accurately to the terrain." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





road.cc's top 10 tech stories of 2020.

Byoverlay"2020 has been a strange year for bike tech - as it has been for pretty much everything else in the world - but there have been some big launches and major developments, and here's our top 10." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020





Dave Everett's best budget product picks of 2020.

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"My Most Loved pieces on their own exceeded the sum of $200 that I’d set myself in both challenges."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com)

December 24, 2020





Schwalbe One TLE.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Schwalbe has made installing tubeless tires hassle-free with its TLE Tubeless Easy Technology." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)

December 24, 2020



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Dumoulin and Roglic deny Aderlass links as photos appear in investigation.

Byoverlay"German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on Tuesday that Jumbo Visma's two star riders appeared in a portfolio of '30 to 40' photos presented to those being questioned." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 23, 2020





Operación Puerto, the evolution of the internet and the Cyclingnews News Flash.

Byoverlay"During the 2002 Giro d'Italia, two riders were nailed for NESP (novel erythropoiesis-stimulating protein, a modified version of EPO), Stefano Garzelli was popped for a banned diuretic, and Gilberto Simoni came up positive for cocaine - which led his Saeco team to lose its wildcard spot for the Tour de France." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

December 23, 2020





Mikayla Harvey lands two-year deal with Canyon SRAM.

(velonews.com)overlay"Canyon SRAM has signed promising Kiwi climber Mikayla Harvey. The team confirmed Wednesday that the 22-year-old will be racing in their colors for the next two seasons." (velonews.com) Photo: Sean Robinson/velofocus.com

December 23, 2020





Zwift Academy winner on riding with Mathieu van de Poel: ‘Just saying that sounds ridiculous.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Jay Vine earned a contract with Alpecin Fenix having believed his chances of racing into the pro ranks were doomed by Covid." (velonews.com) Photo: Jay Vine

December 23, 2020





Caribbean Diaries: Total Direct Énergie manager Jean-René Bernaudeau continues to eye this unlikely cycling hotspot.

Byoverlay"Bernaudeau first discovered this French Caribbean island when he was racing with Bernard Hinault in the 1970s, and it was pretty much love at first sight." By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)

December 23, 2020





Pinkbike Awards: 5 Products That Have Stood the Test of Time.

Byoverlay"Traditionally, the Pinkbike Awards are focused on products that were released over the course of the last 12 months, the latest and greatest bikes and components on the market." By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found)

December 23, 2020







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