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Tour de Romandie: Roglic wins stage
4.
"Roglic
took it upon himself to close down Carthy's late
attack and simply carried on and opened his
sprint from distance. Costa, Thomas round out
podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
May 4,
2019
Elia Viviani quits Tour de Romandie
with flu as he plans ‘something special’ for the
Giro d’Italia.
"After
quitting the race, the Italian said: “I’ve had a
small flu for a few days and kept going because
this race was an important step to do for my big
goal, the Giro."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May 4,
2019
Look's unique Aergo handlebars for
time trial and triathlon.
"Look
has launched what they claim is "the latest
standard in aerodynamic handlebar extensions",
the full carbon Aergo. They have lots of
adjustability, huge arm rests that pad out the
elbows and forearms."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
May 4,
2019
Key mountain stage of Tour de
Romandie reduced by 70km due to weather
conditions.
"The
key mountain stage of the race will still start
from Lucens and conclude with a summit finish at
Torgon, but it will now be 107km in length and
will not feature the Col des Mosses." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tour de Romandie)
May 4,
2019
Column
Two
Tour de Yorkshire: Alexander Kamp
wins stage 3.
"Alexander
Kamp (Riwal Readynez) won stage 3 of the Tour de
Yorkshire in Scarborough, prevailing in a sprint
finish over a large break group that escaped
mid-race."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 4,
2019
Vos wins Women's Tour de Yorkshire.
"Marianne
Vos (CCC Liv) won the Women's Tour de Yorkshire
after she won the final stage in Scarborough.
The Dutchwoman beat Mavi Garcia (Movistar) and
Soraya Paladin (Ale Cipollini) in a three-up
sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 4,
2019
‘I was just so empty’: Lizzie
Deignan left ‘physically on the limit’ in
punishing Tour de Yorkshire finale.
"Battered
by intermittent rain and hail along with
constant strong winds, Deignan said she spent
all her energy trying to track the current world
champion, and was unable to follow moves and was
dropped."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael
Steele/Getty Images)
May 4,
2019
Junior racer Elynor Bäckstedt
survives grueling edition of Tour de Yorkshire.
"Elynor
Bäckstedt, 17, finished the Tour de Yorkshire in
a very respectable 35th place. The two day HC
stage race was her first senior event and she
completed it on junior gears."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWPix)
May 4,
2019
Greg Van Avermaet favorite for Tour
de Yorkshire title despite Ineos strength, says
Owain Doull.
"Greg
Van Avermaet, who finished third on the stage,
sits just six seconds off the overall lead
thanks to a four-second time bonus on the line
with stage winner Alexander Kamp (Riwal
Readynez) on the same time as Lawless in second
place."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael
Steele/Getty Images)
May 4,
2019
Column
Three
Egan Bernal out of Giro d’Italia
after collarbone break.
"Egan
Bernal will miss this year’s Giro d’Italia after
sustaining a broken collarbone on Saturday while
training. He will undergo surgery on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 4,
2019
May
4, 2019
Van Aert rules out participating in
Yorkshire Worlds.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) has confirmed that he
will not participate in the UCI Road World
Championships in Yorkshire in September,
preferring instead to ride a full cyclocross
program next winter."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 4,
2019
Van Avermaet: Yorkshire Worlds could
be my last chance.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (CCC Team) had his first taste of
the 2019 UCI Road World Championships circuit on
Friday as stage 2 of the Tour de Yorkshire
navigated the 16.5km finishing circuit for the
event, which will take place in September." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 4,
2019
Bespoked road.cc Choice Awards:
Prova, Kimik and Cicli Barco get the gongs plus
special mentions for Angel, Rodford Built
Transport, and Hilite.
"Picking
just one standout bike, let alone three, is a
extremely difficult task when you’re stood in
the middle of the Bespoked UK Handbuilt Show
surrounded by some of the most wonderful cycling
creations you’ve ever seen."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
May 4,
2019
Abbey Bike Tools Hanger Alignment
Gauge Tool.
"The
Abbey Bike Tools Hanger Alignment Gauge (HAG) is
a stupendously accurate (and commensurately
expensive) way to ensure your rear mech is given
the best possible chance of achieving shifting
nirvana."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
May 4,
2019
Column
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Tour de Romandie: Gaudu claims
victory on stage 3.
"Costa
takes second, Roglic comes up late for third.
Thomas looks like he had a mechanical at the end
there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 3,
2019
May
3, 2019
American sensation Kevin Vermaerke
living the dream.
"Twelve
months ago Kevin Vermaerke was just your typical
high school teenager with a love of bike racing.
He's still a high school teenager, only now, at
the age of 18 he's also a U23 Liège Bastogne
Liège winner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
Tour de Romandie: Sam Bennett best
of the rest as sprinters can't catch Kung.
"At
the end of the wet 174.4km second stage of the
Swiss stage race between Le Locle and Morges,
Bennett led home the peloton for second place
ahead of Bahrain Merida's Sonny Colbrelli." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
Mathieu van der Poel to ride extra
road race before mountain bike season.
"The
24-year-old is set to race Puivelde Koerse on
Wednesday 15 May, a race his father Adrie van
der Poel won when he was a pro."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
May 3,
2019
Vos: I expect a beautiful Yorkshire
World Championships.
"Vos,
a three-time world champion on the road, said
that Yorkshire was a "typical Worlds course' and
that "there's no long climb but there's not much
recovery and if you're in the back it's going to
really stretch out. I like it, it's a good
course."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
2019 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0.
"While
the geo charts see very small tweaks, Giant has
been at work improving on the total ride
experience."
(roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Sterling Lorence
May 3,
2019
Trek rumored to be switching to T47
threaded bottom brackets.
"In
essence, T47 is the same as PF30 and BB386EVO,
but with metal threads instead of a smooth,
cylindrical bore. In other words, it’s like the
English threaded bottom bracket format we all
know and love."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
May 3,
2019
Column
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Tour de Yorkshire: Rick Zabel wins
stage 2.
"Wet
sprint finish works for Zabel, Cavendish not a
factor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
May 3,
2019
Lorena Wiebes takes sprint victory
on stage one of Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race
2019.
"Dutch
rider Wiebes powered past Majerus to take
victory, with Majerus finishing second, and
third going to Alison Jackson (Tibco SVB)." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
Tom Dumoulin: I can name five riders
who could win the Giro d'Italia.
"Just
before he drew his season to a close in October
last year, Tom Dumoulin signaled his intention
to target the Tour de France in 2019 and skip
the Giro d'Italia altogether."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
Lizzie Deignan: ‘I’m finding it
boring that I can’t attack like I used to’.
"Former
world champion says her head is still ahead of
her legs as she continues her return to racing." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
'I bottled it': Mark Cavendish
laments sprint failure.
"I
bottled it a little bit actually. Simple as,” he
said, honestly. “I just didn't react [when McLay
didn’t go]. I kind of just hesitated. Once one,
two people come around, phwoaa, I can't do that
s--- any more."
(telegraph.co.uk) Credit: PA
May 3,
2019
Giro d’Italia Guide.
"Here’s
a simple and accessible Giro d’Italia guide.
There’s a concise preview of every stage below
as well as explainers on the rules for the
mountains and points competitions; TV guide and
more."
(inrng.com)
May 3,
2019
Vielo R+1 is wind-cheating head
turner.
"Vielo
made its debut last year with a carbon
gravel/all-road machine. Now, the British brand
is launching an aero road bike loaded with
interesting features that make it stand out from
the pack."
(roadbikereview.com) Josh Patterson
May 3,
2019
New Carbon Wheels from ENVE, Irwin,
Mavic and Reynolds.
"With
Interbike missing from the calendar, more
companies than ever were using the 2019 Sea
Otter Classic to show new products. Wheel
companies certainly were no exception." (cxmagazine.com)
May 3,
2019
Column
Three
Tour of the Gila: McCabe claims Fort
Bayard stage.
"Nickolas
Zukowsky second, Michael Hernandez third.
Piccoli keeps race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
Tour of the Gila: Franz claims stage
2.
"Rally
UHC's Heidi Franz claimed the victory on stage 2
of the Tour of the Gila, having escaped with
Jasmin Duehring (Sho Air Twenty20) en route to
Fort Bayard."
(cyclingnews.com) (Rally UHC Cycling)
May 3,
2019
May
3, 2019
‘It is never about winning’: Jonny
Clarke on cycling, life and his first pro win.
"Australia’s
Jonathan Clarke first started racing as a
professional back in 2006. He’s raced in the US
for almost the entire time since." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Kwee-Jin, Jen Agan, VeloImages
and Floyd's Cycling
May 3,
2019
Q&A: Daryl Impey talks Froome,
Thomas, and his long pro career.
"Daryl
Impey's 12-year career has been filled with
odds-defying success and career-threatening
injuries. Now, he's got his sights set on
delivering the Yates brothers to WorldTour
dominance."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May 3,
2019
New DT Swiss Ratchet EXP drive
engages lighter, stiffer, simpler & more
durable hubs.
"Building
on 25 years of Star Ratchet hub experience, the
new DT Swiss Ratchet EXP drive system takes what
was great about it, then improves on pretty much
every hub metric."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
May 3,
2019
Climbs and coffee: Esteban Chaves
shows us his homeland.
"When
Esteban told me about his country, and more
specifically about the region from which he
hails, it was a location that immediately found
itself on my bucket list."
(cyclingtips.com) Scott
May 3,
2019
Endurance vs. all-around bike
shootout.
"As
bicycle categories blend, riders get closer to
the proverbial Superbike. But distinct category
identities still remain, and for good reason." (velonews.com)
Photo: Brad Kaminski
May 3,
2019
Wahoo launches new Elemnt ROAM
computer.
"Wahoo
Fitness have launched the Elemnt ROAM GPS
cycling computer with an all-new color screen
and expanded navigation features. The computer
will sit at the top of the brand’s four-model
range."
(cyclingnews.com) (Wahoo Fitness)
May 3,
2019
Column
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Tour de Romandie: Kung wins stage 2.
"As
he hits the finish in Morges, Kung beats his
chest, bows kisses to the crowd and celebrates
in style.
Bravo!" (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) May 2,
2019
May
2, 2019
The Classics might be over for
another year, but for two 24-year-olds the best is
yet to come.
"The
battle of the Vans this year was just a glimpse
of the rivalry we can expect for years to come.
Everyone else will be fighting for third." (cyclist.co.uk)
Daniel Ostanek
May 2,
2019
Chris Froome says Rod Ellingworth’s
departure ‘a big blow’ to Team Ineos.
"Ellingworth
coached Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas,
oversaw the successful BC Under 23 Academy
program and helped start Team Sky with Dave
Brailsford."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty
Images)
May 2,
2019
Roads to Ride: Torgon.
"The
summit finish of the Tour de Romandie this
Saturday, the climb to the ski village of Torgon
isn’t a celebrity summit finish, it’s just a
quiet but enjoyable climb and the chance to take
look at the UCI, cycling’s governing body." (inrng.com)
May 2,
2019
Donnelly Cycling G//C Gravel Carbon
- The Comfy Gravel Cruiser.
"Whilst
I was unable to race the bike due to timing, I
subjected the bike to many hours and miles / kms
of training with 700c and 650b wheels, and at
least three different tires, including
Donnelly’s own MSO and USH."
(gravelcyclist.com)
May 2,
2019
Gear: Sitting in with Adam Sklar.
"Sklar
Bikes owner Adam Sklar launched his handbuilt
bicycle company after blending his passion for
cycling with his engineering degree. Sklar grew
up racing mountain bikes in Colorado." (velonews.com)
Photo: Bob Allen
May 2,
2019
Column
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Tour de Yorkshire: Asselman wins
stage 1.
"Breakaway
foils the peloton on rainy stage to Selby." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 2,
2019
Mitchelton Scott squad packed with
talent for women's Tour de Yorkshire.
"Mitchelton
Scott will send a strong team to compete at this
week's two-day women's Tour de Yorkshire (May
3-4), which includes Amanda Spratt, Gracie Elvin
and recent Liège Bastogne Liège winner Annemiek
van Vleuten."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 2,
2019
Mark Cavendish calms expectations
ahead of Tour de Yorkshire.
"The
30-time Tour de France stage winner was
understandably cautious when asked about his
chances at the pre-race press conference in
Leeds on Wednesday evening."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 2,
2019
Froome ‘motivated as ever’ to target
fifth Tour de France title.
"I’m
working hard now to target that fifth Tour de
France. If I can do that with Ineos it would be
incredible. It hasn’t been done for almost two
decades - to reach those five wins." (velonews.com)
Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images
May 2,
2019
Alberto Contador proves he's still
got it at Mallorca 312.
"Taking
on the Mallorcan sportive, the former Tinkoff
and Astana rider officially finished 73rd on the
day in a time of 10 hours and 14 minutes
although his Strava file tells of a much faster
ride."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
May 2,
2019
Daan Olivier (Jumbo Visma), 26,
forced to retire due to injury.
"While
training in Colorado with American team-mate Sep
Kuss, Olivier hit a stone on the road and came
down hard, suffering fractures to his leg." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 2,
2019
Verona team bands together to ensure
Pegoretti name will live on.
"Dario
Pegoretti, who passed away unexpectedly in 2018,
was undoubtedly a master frame builder. His
brilliance was more than just an exceptional
individual ability, though. Pegoretti elevated
the traditional way of building bicycles."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall
May 2,
2019
Ten essential time-efficient cycling
training tips.
"If
you have a limited time to train, it’s still
possible to hit the summer season in peak form -
you just need to be smart about how you spend
your time in the saddle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Wattbike)
May 2,
2019
Great Britain’s young team taking on
the WorldTour at Tour de Yorkshire.
"British
Cycling’s young team of riders took stage one of
the Tour de Yorkshire by the scruff of the neck,
placing two riders in the break that produced
the days winner."
(cyclingweekly.com) Simon Richardson
May 2,
2019
Column
Three
James Piccoli wins Stage 1 of the
Tour of the Gila.
"James
Piccoli’s fantastic spring continued on the
opening stage of the Tour of the Gila in New
Mexico. The 27-year-old Montreal-native of
Elevate KHS climbed to the first race leader’s
jersey on the 10.8 km Mogollon climb."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram)
May 2,
2019
Chapman takes opening stage of
women's Tour of the Gila.
"Team
Tibco SVB's Brodie Chapman won the brutal
opening stage of the women's 2019 Tour of the
Gila on Wednesday, with its summit finish on New
Mexico's Mongollon Climb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
May 2,
2019
'The mob that was to attack me
didn’t really materialize' - defiant Dave
Brailsford pours cold water on Yorkshire
protesters.
"There
was hardly anybody there, let’s be honest, let’s
be real,” Brailsford said, referring to pre-race
threats from anti-fracking campaigners." (telegraph.co.uk)
Credit: Bloomberg
May 2,
2019
May
2, 2019
Jim Ratcliffe: Ineos will leave
cycling if team caught doping.
"We
did our due diligence. I have absolutely no
interest in cheating or drugs," Ratcliffe told BBC
Sport. "The day that any of that enters
our world, we’ll be exiting that world." (cyclingnews.com)
(Simon Wilkinson / SWpix.com)
May 2,
2019
From fan to favorite: Primoz
Roglic's Giro d'Italia journey.
"It's
hard to believe that it's only been six years
since Primoz Roglic drove and then rode across
north-western Slovenia to the stage finish of
the Giro d'Italia at Altopiano del Montasio to
see his first Grand Tour in person." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 2,
2019
Kuss to replace Gesink in Jumbo
Visma's Giro d'Italia squad.
"Gesink
was originally slated as one of the seven men to
support Primoz Roglic at the Corsa Rosa, but the
Dutchman suffered a broken collarbone and pelvis
in a crash during Sunday's Liège Bastogne
Liège."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
May 2,
2019
“The Ultimate Road, Gravel, and
Endurance Handlebar.”
"The
Wave handlebar brings a new performance factor
to road and gravel riders who want the speed of
the drops, and the long-ride comfort of the bar
tops. The Wave is the first bar to offer both,
simultaneously.” - Coefficient.cc" (gravelcyclist.com)
May 2,
2019
Rotor Vegast 1x crankset.
"Stiff
and solid with a sleek finish and modular design
boosting impressive versatility and
adaptability, the Rotor Vegast is a good upgrade
from a cheaper crankset or an interesting option
if you're building your own bike." (road.cc) (David
Arthur)
May 2,
2019
Ergon SR Pro Carbon Men's saddle.
"Ergon's
new SR Pro Carbon saddle is specifically shaped
for men and provides a comfortable, lightweight
ride, though it's best suited to racy crouches -
and it might mess with your reach to the bars." (road.cc) Steve
Williams
May 2,
2019
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