VN news ticker: Denise Betsema, Quinten Hermans win Ethias ‘cross; Quick-Step boss details personal sponsors backing Mark Cavendish
Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, February 13.
Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, February 13.
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t in-ears are water-proof, dust-proof and with an impressive features list ... but how do they go for cycling?
Existing PowerTap owners will still be supported, but no new products will be sold.
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The Founder of Allied Cycle Works — as part of the Cardinal Cycling Group — set to acquire the bicycle division of French-based Time Sport.
Men's teams should start women's programs if they see it as an opportunity, says the WorldTour champ, not because they're being forced to.
Gravel and virtual racer Kae Takeshita is a fan of Polar's arm-based heart rate monitors for training and racing.
World champion Julian Alaphilippe crashes near 1 kilometer to go.
Grand tour star looking to race into his late-30s as he aims for a fifth Tour de France.
Duo relish prospect of teaming up in the Ardennes with Israel Start-Up Nation; Woods looking to learn from 'killer instinct' of Chris Froome.
French star debuts rainbow jersey season with long-distance attack and then takes pulls in victorious sprint.
Here's the news making headlines for Friday, February 12.
The Secret Pro is back with, among other things, his thoughts on the UCI's supertuck ban.
Thursday brought the unveiling of the 2021 Vuelta a España route and the start of the Tour de la Provence.
A snap lockdown in Victoria has put the 'Warrny' on hold for now.
Looking to get a new road bike in 2021? Start here.
The 39-year-old will have further scans on Friday.
Can the cycling industry become more environmentally friendly, sell more bikes and encourage a circular economy?
The 2021 Vuelta a Espana route will feature a pile of uphill finishes and a long final time trial
Several riders were angered by the presence of unmarked obstacles in the chaotic finale at Thursday's stage of the Tour de la Provence.
The new high-performance pedal-assist road bike looks — and weighs — about the same as a standard road bike.
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The $10,000 scholarship and mentorship program is open to student-athletes planning to attend college in 2021-22.
In this week’s Nerd Alert, James and Dave go deep into the rabbit hole of custom bicycle wheels with Adrian Emilsen of Melody Wheels in Perth, Australia.
Team Qhubeka Continental rider talks of how political unrest at his home in Ethiopia left him stranded in Europe over the winter.
Gravel tire collection grows from four to fourteen
The unofficial women's hour record now stands at 48.160km, set during a training session, and will not stand in the record books.
Julian Alaphilippe lights up race with attacks in season debut for world champion.
If you are looking for the edge over your competition, or you just want to take your riding to the next level, strength training may very well be just the thing to get you there.
Here's the news making headlines for Thursday, February 11.
Spanish grand tour features more chances for sprinters, a closing-day time trial, and the 'cousin of the Angliru' at Gamoniteiru.
How does Quintana revive his GC career with no Giro? What's Contador doing back in the bunch? And shed a tear for the absence of Androni Giocattoli and its brazen billboard apparel.
Spoiler: It's probably not a good omen.
The Drops Cycling rider just covered 48.160 km in an hour, in an unsanctioned training simulation.
Team selections for several different events have been announced, while the early-season plans of some big names continue be revealed.
All cyclists benefit from mentorship. Author Kevin McNeill explains why having Black mentors helped him thrive in the sport.
The RCS has announced its team selection the 2021 edition of the Giro d'Italia, confirming which ProTeams have received wildcard bids and which have missed out.
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Chad Haga and his DSM team are on new Scott bikes for 2021. What does he think of his new ride?
The squad that dominated so many gravel races in recent years has a new name and a new look. Will their results continue as gravel continues to get more competitive?
Organizers confirm wildcards for 'Belgian opener' as optimism grows that classics will be contested as scheduled this spring.
Now you'll be able to find a specific activity in your history when using the app on your smartphone.
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Most pros are OK with the ban but see more meaningful ways to make the sport safer - and more equitable.
NICA president Steve Matous does not expect additional state leagues to depart the national organization.
We discuss whether the 365-day demands on world-class riders is becoming too much for individuals to manage.
The newly-crowned Aussie champ begins her 2021 season with a bang and has high hopes for the Classics and beyond.
Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, February 10.
From the Ground Up is searching for three new riders who are up for an adventure.
Cyclocross world champ Lucinda Brand returns to the podcast! Plus, our takes on the UCI's decision to ban the super tuck.
The Rodchenkov Act, signed into U.S. law in December 2020, could bring significant consequences for cheating in sports — and the sort of results that WADA failed to deliver during the Russian doping saga. But such impacts could also come at a significant financial cost, and could permanently erase the legal buffers separating sports integrity from criminal prosecution.
Julian Alaphilippe, Egan Bernal, Arnaud Démare and an ascent of the fearsome Ventoux headline four-stage race this week.
Twelve months ago CT's Andy van Bergen stopped drinking coffee. He's learned a lot along the way.
Tuesday's news items included Elia Viviani's return to training, Christian Prudhomme talking about the 2021 season, Thibaut Pinot offering his thoughts on a wide range of subjects, to name only a few of the things in the headlines.
How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data.
The virtual event hosted by Live Feisty Media will debut March 26-28, 2021.
IOC confirms there will not be a 14-day quarantine or a vaccine requirement as part of series of COVID controls for Olympic Games.
There’s custom, and then there’s Dangerholm custom
Plus, a chat with Robert Chung about Zwift cheating.
With an opportunity to join the Movistar esports squad, qualification events to make it to the identification round in Zwift were super competitive.
The two are training for the women’s Madison and team pursuit at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Pinot opts for the Giro d’Italia in 2021 instead to regain confidence in Grand Tours again. “In 2019 I only had one bad day in three weeks in the Tour and I don’t want to live like that anymore, especially not this year. There is something that draws me to the Giro and I think I need that to bounce back. If I do well, I am back on track. The decision was made before the Giro course was announced but seeing the course reinforces my choice.”
Our technical expert discusses rashes and adverse reactions to materials used for cycling apparel.
Ineos Grenadiers is sending its Colombian star to the Giro d'Italia in part to ease the pressure for 2021.
French star believes there is 'cycling at two speeds' in lengthy interview with L'Equipe.
A week of exciting action as captured by photographer Con Chronis.
Monday brought news of more updates to the UCI rules, Chris Froome's opinion on disc brakes, and Remco Evenepoel's return to training, among other news items.
Updates to the UCI's rules include language reiterating a prohibition on "using the forearms as a point of support on the handlebar" outside of time trials.
The season is in full swing, and that means that we now have all the team kits out on the open roads, at the races and in full view for us to pick to pieces.
But there's some stuff he leaves out, too
Climb every mountain, search high and low
Pro cyclists react on social media to forthcoming body-positions rules.
Steve Cummings joins Ineos-Grenadiers as development sports director and coach. The 39-year-old former rider from Great Britain retired from racing at the end of 2019 and now returns to the team he was part of himself in 2010 and 2011. He missed the racing and after a year of sitting at home, he is happy to be back in the midst of the sport.
World champion in individual pursuit and individual time trial, Filippo Ganna will target gold in Tokyo before transitioning toward the northern classics next season.
Amity Rockwell headlines the Scuderia Pinarello team alongside big wave surfer Kai Lenny, Mari Holden, and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick.
Lighter, faster and more puncture resistant tyre from Maxxis.
Clean taste, cool colors, and eco-friendly, but not light, cheap, or squeezable.
Four-time Tour winner still skeptical of disc-brake-equipped road bikes.