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May 2014
May 29, 2014



Photo: © Bettini Photo.
Evans loses ground on general classification. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014





Photo: Trek's Julian Arredondo. © LUK BENIES/AFP/Getty Images.
GC riders took it easy with the hostilities today as a strong breakaway fought for the stagewin on the big Dolomite stage of the Giro. Fittingly it was to be a fight between some tiny Colombian climbers in the end, with Trek's Julian Arredondo taking the honors ahead of Fabio Duarte and the odd man out, Irishman Philip Deignan. (podiumcafe.com)

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Photo: Philip Deignan was in the thick of the action for the third time in five days on this Giro, going clear in an 11 man move on the road to Rif. Panarotta today.
Ireland’s Philip Deignan came agonizingly close to a stage win at the Giro d’Italia again today, the Letterkenny man putting in a fantastic performance to finish third on the steep summit finish at Rif Panarotta at the end of today’s tough 18th stage. (stickybottle.com)

May 29, 2014




Ryder Hesjedal consolodated his top 10 position
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
Nairo Quintana appears to have a tight grip on the overall race lead and maglia rosa at the Giro d'Italia but the fight for a place on the podium took another twist on the climb to the Rifugio Panarotta in the Dolomites, with Friday's mountain time trial and Saturday's finish atop Monte Zoncolan expected to see further changes and inspire attacks. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




Nairo Quintana retained his pink jersey
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
As Nairo Quintana emerged from the anti-doping caravan atop Rifugio Panarotta, he was immediately waylaid by a boisterous group of Colombian fans who had already stood chanting his name while he provided his sample. Some applauded, more shouted their support, and others even leaned forward to hug him. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014






Photo: Stage 19 Profile.
Friday's Giro d'Italia Stage 19, a 26.8km Individual Time Trial from Bassano del Grappa to Cima Grappa (Crespano del Grappa), gets underway at 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first rider.  Giro d'Italia live streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com/steephill.tv)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Richie Porte, Tirreno-Adriatico 2014 Credit: Graham Watson .
Australian contemplates Vuelta a Espana start after foiled Giro d'Italia campaign. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) thanks the crowd
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
Orica-GreenEdge are looking to boost their Grand Tour team with 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins “I would love to work with ‘Wiggo,'" team manager Matt White told the Sydney Morning Herald. He continued by saying that Wiggins “is definitely a rider who would fit into this group.”  (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




2014 Races & Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1 (Stages & Results),
Baloise Belgium Tour - May 28 - June 1 (Stages & Results),
Bayern Rundfahrt - May 28 - June 1 (Stages & Results),
USA Pro Road Championships - May 24-26 (Results),
Tour of Norway - May 21-25 (Results),
Tour of California - May 11-18 (Results),
4 Jours de Dunkerque - May 7-10 (Results),
The Women's Tour - May 7-11 (Results),
Tour of Turkey - April 27 - May 4 (Results),
Tour de Romandie - April 29 - May 4 (Results),
Tour of the Gila - April 30 - May 4 (Results),
Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championship - Sept 20-27 (Stages).

May 29, 2014




Photo: Orica-GreenEdge celebrate winning the opening team time trial of the 2014 Giro d'Italia Credit: Watson .
Changing fortunes for Australian team Orica GreenEdge, with seven of its nine riders now out of the race after three stage wins. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

May 29, 2014




Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida)
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
After a breakthrough Giro d'Italia which yielded two stage wins and second place on the stage 12 time trial behind Rigoberto Urán (Omega Pharma-Quick Step), Lampre-Merida's Diego Ulissi has withdrawn from the Italian grand tour. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Garmin-Sharp rider David Millar will defend his Commonwealth Games time trial gold medal for Scotland in Glasgow (pic: Sirotti).
Host nation Scotland announces cycling squad for Commonwealth Games. (roadcyclinguk.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Trek has been creating Women’s Specific Design (WSD) frames for some time now but the Silque is a brand new addition to the line-up.
"The Silque is the latest addition to Trek's women's-specific road bike range and in this review we put the Silque SLX through its paces." (cyclingtips.com.au)

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Jay McCarthy was disappointed to miss out on the stage victory in Vittorio Veneto but took solace from enjoying his time in the break of the day in his first ever Grand Tour. (cyclingnews.com)

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Sergio Henao is set for a return to racing at either the Tour de Suisse or the Critérium du Dauphiné. (cyclingnews.com)

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A happy Cadel Evans (BMC) in Tours for the start of stage 13
Photo: © Bettini.
Cadel Evans fought all the way to the finish line in the shadow of the Rifugio Panarotta in the spectacular Valsugana, trying to limit his rivals and hang onto his third place overall at the Giro d'Italia. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014






Photo: AIGCP still pushing for readjustment of times from stage sixteen.
Commenting 24 hours after the AIGCP issued a strong statement calling for a rejigging of the results from the controversial 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia, that association’s president Luuc Eisenga has said it is still awaiting a response from both the race organisers and the UCI. (cyclingtips.com.au)

May 29, 2014





Stage 3 winner Mathias Frank (IAM Cycling)
Photo: © ASO/P.Perreve.
Pinot and Konig secure podium spots. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014





Photo: Tom Boonen wins record third Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Belgian classics specialist triumphs after Omega Pharma-Quick Step take control of 66th edition.
Tom Boonen scored a second consecutive sprint victory in the Tour of Belgium, winning the 170.4km stage from Leirde to the coast at Knokke-Heist. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014





Photo: The 2014 Tour of Belgium (the Baloise Belgium Tour) is being held May 28-June 1.
Friday's Tour of Belgium Stage 3, a 16.7km Individual Time Trial at Diksmuide, is scheduled to get underway at 12:43pm CET (6:43am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first rider.  Tour of Belgium live streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Quintana. Now revealed. © www.timesunion.com
Part of the fascinating aftermath of the non-neutralized Giro stage 16, is that it finally gave cycling fans their first true understanding of Nairo Quintana’s character. (atwistedspoke.com)

May 29, 2014




2014 La Course by Le Tour de France
Photo: © ASO.
ASO has announced the 20 teams that will take part in La Course by le Tour. The one-day women’s event will take place on the Champs-Élysées ahead of the arrival of the Tour de France. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: A GP staffer sets out to craft his own ride.
e-Commerce has allowed for inclined customers to buy individual components. The wonders of a global marketplace also mean that in some instances you can buy components online from reputable European shops for less than your local bike shop can get them wholesale. (gearpatrol.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: the bike is 12% stiffer, 120grams lighter, and 47% more aerodynamic than its predecessor.
The launch of a new Pinarello creates near pandemonium among the tifosi, mainly because a new Pinarello combines every aspect of cycling – history, beauty, performance, drama, racing, exclusivity, excess and yes, expense. (pelotonmagazine.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: It's aimed very much at the US racing scene, and so may not translate easily onto other roads.
Reading the Race is a sort of back to basics 'How To' manual that talks tactics and techniques rather than training tricks (although, in truth, it does deal rather a lot with training tricks too). (podiumcafe.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Update your app now to get the new features..
Strava’s Route Builder online tool has been helping cyclists plan a ride since last fall, now you can pull up your routes up directly from the Strava app on both iOS and Android and follow along visually. You can even share the routes with other users. (bikerumor.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Once upon a time you were definitely a beginner, and you may also have been or you still are a commuter.
Whether you’re taking your first pedal strokes, riding to work or using cycling to shed a few pounds, you need some structure to your riding week. Why? Because a goal, and a plan to achieve that goal, will help you make the fitness – or commuting time – gains you crave. (bikeradar.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: As with the Drilliums, the Brass Knuckles are meant to be brawny.
The Brass Knuckles weigh in at 400 grams a pair—that’s a 160-gram reduction over the admittedly porky Drilliums. Best yet, pedal flips and strikes should be less of a problem thanks to the thin profile—the pedal cages are a mere 13.5-millimeters tall. (bikemag.com)

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Photo: Daily Distraction.

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Fernando Alonso on stage eighteen of the 2014 Giro d'Italia .
Spanish Formula One pilot Fernando Alonso was a VIP guest at the Giro d’Italia during stage 18 and insisted that he still plans to create a major team for the 2015 season. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




Horner was not wearing a helmet when he crashed
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
Chris Horner could ride next month’s Tour de Suisse with on eye on competing in the Tour de France a month later. The American crashed in April while out training and suffered a punctured lung in the accident along with broken ribs and a cut to his head, which required stitches.. (cyclingnews.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Michele Acquarone has said that he is still waiting for the chance to clear his name.
“I am starting to work on a new project and everything will be official in July.” (cyclingtips.com.au)

May 29, 2014




Photo: The peloton on stage seventeen of the 2014 Giro d'Italia .
Alex Dowsett is against the use of painkillers in professional cycling after having once tried the prescription analgesic tramadol in a training session. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Enrico Battaglin (Bardiani Valvole-CSF Inox) overpowered Dario Cataldo (Sky) for the team's second win on Stage 14 of the Giro. The team added another on Wednesday, a sign of its determination in spite of a smaller budget compared to larger teams. Photo: BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com.
What’s a Giro win worth? That much depends on who you ask. (velonews.com)

May 29, 2014





Photography by Cor Vos: Froome, who won the 2013 Tour de France and who has been training at Mount Teide in Tenerife.
Out of competition testing is clearly an essential component of any effective anti-doping program.” (cyclingtips.com.au)

May 29, 2014




Mike Creed and Eric Marcotte have a talk before leaving on the ride.
Photo: © Jonathan Devich.
North American bike racing continued with exciting performances at the USA Cycling Professional Time Trial and Road Championships on Memorial Day weekend. Check out a few of the other highlights from the peloton last week and a peek at what's to come including the Glencoe Grand Prix and the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.

May 29, 2014




Photo: Has Quintana got it in the bag - or is there a final chapter to this year's Giro d'Italia? (RCS).
When was the last time you saw such a fascinating, shambolic, nail-biting, brutal, topsy-turvy Grand Tour? Or is it the first time? (sbs.com.au)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Stefano Pirazzi celebrates another success for the Pro Continental riders (pic: Sirotti).
Stefano Pirazzi continues trend of success for second tier teams. (roadcyclinguk.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Bigger is better as far as the Colnago C60 is concerned, with oversized tube profiles throughout on the Italian firm’s long-awaited successor to the C59 (Pic: Colnago).
The Tour de France is the world’s most important bike race – and the sport’s biggest shop window. (roadcyclinguk.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Each set comes with a 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm allen wrench plus a T25 torx driver..
The Birzman T-Bar could be considered more of a prosumer product due to the price, but if you’re looking to outfit your home workshop, the set is worth a look. (bikerumor.com)

May 29, 2014




Photo: Jon-Dibben—South-East-Team—Belgium.
John Barclay is a man who has inspired a number of Britain’s top riders; including, Mark Cavendish, Ian Stannard and David Millar to name a few, Barclay’s passion has been a huge boon for British cycling and is still continuing to this day. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

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The clash between Stephen Roche and Roberto Visentini at the 1987 Giro d’Italia remains one of the most-talked about conflicts between team mates at a Grand Tour. (stickybottle.com)

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