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Why Boels Dolmans boss Danny Stam likes
American riders.
"Boels
Dolmans manager Danny Stam says American riders have a "
fighting spirit" that helps them thrive in the European
peloton."
(velonews.com) Photo: LC/Tim De Waele/Corbis via Getty
Images
May 7, 2019
Bob Jungels and Elia Viviani to lead
Deceuninck Quick Step at Giro d’Italia 2019.
"The
Belgian super-team will target stage wins with Viviani and
hope for another glowing general classification
performance with Jungels."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 7, 2019
10 riders to watch at the 2019 Giro d'Italia.
"It's
an open Giro d'Italia in 2019, with only two former
winners - Bahrain Merida's Vincenzo Nibali and Sunweb's
Tom Dumoulin - among the starters this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
May 7, 2019
Analysis: A very Italian Giro route that packs
a late punch.
"The
Giro d’Italia has been the grand tour with the itchiest
feet for much of the past two decades. The Giro has
consistently pushed the boundary of how far a bike race
can roam from home roads."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May 7, 2019
How to use indoor training to smash your
outdoor riding goals.
"If
you’re preparing for a big summer on the bike, indoor
training is the most efficient way to build your fitness
and fine-tune your form for the months ahead." (cyclingnews.com) (Wattbike)
May 7, 2019
Shimano Tiagra gets hydraulic disc brakes.
"Shimano
Tiagra is an entry-level groupset from the company, and is
now available as a hydraulic disc brake groupset alongside
a 10-speed, double-chainring drivetrain system." (cyclingnews.com) (Shimano)
May 7, 2019
Column
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Dave Brailsford hails youngest ever Grand Tour
squad for Team Ineos at Giro d’Italia 2019.
"Chris
Froome won the Italian Grand Tour in 2018 but for 2019 the
team is banking on youth and is allowing talents like
Eddie Dunbar and Tao Geoghegan Hart to explore their
possibilities."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
May 7, 2019
Gravel: Racing Demands and Preparation.
"Gravel
racing has exploded over the past few years, forging a
powerful niche in the cycling world with its blend of the
more laid-back but challenging gran fondo, the power and
speed of road racing, and the good old-fashioned fun of
mountain biking."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May 7, 2019
Yorkshire plots return of Tour de France and
Vuelta start.
"The
organizers of the Tour de Yorkshire are continuing their
pursuit of another Tour de France Grand Départ in the next
five to six years. Welcome to Yorkshire is also in talks
with the Vuelta a España."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 7, 2019
Shimano GRX: World’s first dedicated gravel
groupsets.
"Merging
features of Shimano’s mountain bike and road groupsets
together, Shimano’s new GRX is the world’s first dedicated
gravel component offering."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome & Shimano
May 7, 2019
Shimano GRX Drivetrain: Gravel From The Get
Go.
"Today
marks the beginning of long-awaited love affair between
gravel riding and those with a predilection to using
Shimano components. Shimano is launching what they’re
calling “the world’s first gravel specific component
group."
(roadbikeaction.com) Zap Espinoza
May 7, 2019
Push to change roadway permits could force
equality at Tour of California.
"Amgen
Tour of California organizers AEG could be forced to offer
equal race days between its men's WorldTour and Women’s
WorldTour events after advocates submitted letters to the
California Department of Transportation, demanding equal
use of California state roadways when running sporting
events."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
May 7, 2019
Israel Cycling Academy name roster for Tour of
California debut.
"The
Israel Cycling Academy Pro Continental team will make
their Amgen Tour of California debut next week with a
roster set to hunt stage wins with sprinters and breakaway
specialists."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 7, 2019
Column
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May 7, 2019
Tour of the Gila women's sponsor settled two
sexual harassment lawsuits.
"Several
former and current HMS employees, who would only speak
under the condition that they remain anonymous for fear of
retaliation, said that HMS and the board have allowed the
culture of bullying and HMS CEO Dan Otero's sexual
harassment to go on unchecked."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
May 7, 2019
Vuelta a Espana announces four wildcard teams.
"The
list has a distinctly Spanish flavor, with Burgos BH, Caja
Rural Seguros RGA and Euskadi Basque Country Murias making
the cut, while French Pro Continental team Cofidis have
also earned an invite once again."
(cyclingnews.com)
May 7, 2019
American Framebuilder Roland Della Santa Dies.
"Della
Santa frames became objects of desire over the decades,
even catching the eye of a young Greg LeMond who raced on
his bikes during his early years."
(capovelo.com)
May 7, 2019
Marianne Vos’s Tour de Yorkshire-winning Liv
Langma.
"Marianne
Vos claimed a huge victory last weekend by winning the
Tour de Yorkshire, stating in no uncertain terms that
after a few years of lacking absolute top form she is back
to fight for many more race wins this year." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit:
Andy Jones
May 7, 2019
BiSaddle ShapeShifter SRT.
"An
interesting feature of the ShapeShifter is that because
the two sides are interdependently adjusted, you can
create an asymmetric saddle shape. Which for 99% of riders
is of no value - but someone that has a condition that
requires an asymmetric saddle this could be life
changing."
(aerogeeks.com)
May 7, 2019
Cycling tech companies 4iiii and STAC come
together.
"The
acquisition brings together two companies developing
performance tools for cyclists. The combined offerings of
the companies will include power measurement, heart rate
monitoring and indoor training."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
May 7, 2019
Rapha Custom design competition - CyclingTips
theme winner announced.
"There
were just a couple of votes separating second and first,
but ultimately, in first place was Chris Day." (cyclingtips.com)
May 7, 2019
Specialized Power Expert Saddle.
"The
Specialized Power Expert saddle provides reliable comfort
and support even on all-day rides. Available in a range of
widths to accommodate different sit bones."
(road.cc) Ian Walker
May 7, 2019
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May 6, 2019
Vincenzo Nibali: The Giro d'Italia will be a
real fight but that's why I love it.
"Numbers,
records and accolades appear to mean little to the
34-year-old Sicilian, even if the Giro d'Italia could
prove to be a watershed moment in his 15-year career." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
May 6, 2019
Unfinished business for Simon Yates at Giro
d'Italia.
"Last
year, Yates took the overall lead on the sixth stage and
held on to it for 13 stages, winning three stages along
the way. He faded as the race hit the high mountains in
the final week, losing 38 minutes on a dramatic stage 19."
May 6, 2019
Oss, Schachmann to back Sagan at Tour of
California...
"Strongman
Daniel Oss and recent Ardennes revelation Max Schachmann
leading the charge to back the 'King of California' as
Sagan hopes to add to his record 16 stage wins." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
May 6, 2019
Speedvagen cuts into gravel with Rugged Road.
"The
Rugged Road models aren’t brand spanking new (as in, they
weren’t launching at Sea Otter), but they’re very recent
and present the modern day gravel racer with a couple of
custom options. They have two base platforms, the standard
(up to 700×44) and the 650B (up to 650×47)." (bikerumor.com)
May 6, 2019
The Ultimate Guide To "SPD Style" Pedals.
"Many
are confused about pedal selection. There are so many
options for release mechanisms, platforms, pins and debris
deflection. For this test we rode in fairly dry
conditions. We used the same shoes throughout the entire
test for consistency and focused on engagement and release
characteristics."
(electricbikeaction.com)
May 6, 2019
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Results: 2019 Belgian Waffle Ride, SoCal’s
Spring Classic.
"On
Sunday, the spring classics came to Southern California at
the 2019 Belgian Waffle Ride. The 2019 BWR was very much a
race, with professionals and even WorldTour riders taking
the line for the unique event."
(cxmagazine.com) (cyclingtips.com) Images: Wil Matthews,
Danny Munson, Jake Orness, Topher Riley, Brett Rothmeyer
May 6, 2019
Dunbar set to make Giro d'Italia debut after
Yorkshire showing.
"Bernal
was meant to lead the British team at the three-week race
but on Saturday the Colombian broke his collarbone in a
training accident."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 6, 2019
Lopez leads strong Astana team in Giro
d'Italia.
"The
Colombian rider comes in as one of the major favorites and
will be supported a strong team of climbers in the
season's first Grand Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 6, 2019
Meet the Giro d’Italia’s four wild card teams!
"Along
with 18 WorldTour squads, four Pro Continental wild card
invitees line up in Bologna on May 11. As in the Tour de
France and Vuelta a España, most of these teams are from
the host country."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
May 6, 2019
O'Connor aiming high once more at Giro
d'Italia.
"Australian
climber Ben O'Connor's dreams of finishing in the top 10
of his very first Grand Tour literally came crashing down
just two days out from the finish of last year's Giro
d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 6, 2019
Chapman wins Tour of the Gila.
"Tibco
SVB rider wins final stage to seal overall victory." (cyclingnews.com) (Tibco SVB)
May 6, 2019
Piccoli wins Tour of the Gila.
"Cristhian
Montoya Giraldo wins final stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dan Munson)
May 6, 2019
Cyclogroad Bike: Kevin Bouchard-Hall's One
S-Works CruX to Rule Them All.
"Bouchard-Hall
said he flirted with having a dedicated road bike for a
spell while racing with Velocio NE, but he is now back to
one bike to rule them all."
(cxmagazine.com) K. Bouchard-Hall
May 6, 2019
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Poulidor: Mathieu van der Poel better than his
father and grandfather.
"Van
der Poel's grandfather, former rider, Raymond Poulidor has
been impressed. The eight-time Tour de France podium
finisher says that Van der Poel is even better than
himself and his father Adrie."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
‘Cockroaches on wheels’: How cyclists are
being dehumanized and why that matters.
"Why
do people feel comfortable making jokes or pretty frank
comments about hurting, maiming cyclists and think that’s
OK when with other groups … you wouldn’t make the same
comments about women or minorities?"
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by Everton Vila/StockSnap
(feature image)
May 6, 2019
Porte to headline Trek Segafredo roster at
Tour of California.
"Porte
will be joined on the seven-rider roster by John
Degenkolb, California resident Peter Stetina and last
year’s mountains classification winner Toms Skujins." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
May 6, 2019
Campenaerts disappointed with Tour de Romandie
time trial performance.
"Campenaerts
hoped to take his good form from setting a new best
distance for the Hour Record in mid-April into the opening
time trial stage of the Swiss stage race last Tuesday, but
crashed on the Neuchâtel course."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
May 6, 2019
What’s it really like being a WorldTour pro? A
day in the life of Harry Tanfield.
"Does
the glitz and glamor make up for the merciless physical
strain? To find out, Jim Cotton headed to Spain to spend a
full 24 hours shadowing Katusha Alpecin’s Harry Tanfield." (cyclingweekly.com) Katusha
Alpecin
May 6, 2019
Giant USA announces frame damage replacement
program.
"The
program, which applies to any 2019 or newer Giant or Liv
branded products, stipulates that “if any composite frame
or component is structurally damaged while you’re riding
in the first two years after you bought it” Giant will
“repair it or replace it free of charge."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
May 6, 2019
Chumba's Versatile Titanium Terlingua
Cyclocross / Gravel Bike.
"Chumba
prioritizes USA manufacturing, building its steel
Terlingua itself in Austin, Texas, but contracts with a
famous Tennessee builder for the titanium version." (cxmagazine.com) A. Yee
May 6, 2019
Column
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Roglic wins Tour de Romandie.
"Slovenian
claims final time trial to seal overall victory." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
May 5, 2019
Steve Cummings returns from broken collarbone
with local time trial win.
"Steve
Cummings returned to racing, after breaking his collarbone
in a crash during the Tour of the Basque Country, with a
win in a Manchester & District time trial." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
May 5, 2019
2019 Tour de Romandie LIVE stream.
"2019
Tour de Romandie LIVE April 30-May 5, Switzerland.
Stage 5 start time: Sunday 11:58 CET (2:58 AM PDT). Live video from 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT). Finish at around 17:15 CET (8:15 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) May 5, 2019
Column
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Lawless wins Tour de Yorkshire.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (CCC Team) took the stage win, but with
Lawless taking second ahead of his teammate Eddie Dunbar,
the bonus seconds weren’t enough to overhaul the Briton." (cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 5, 2019
Chasing Greg Van Avermaet ‘the deepest I’ve
ever dug’ says Tour de Yorkshire winner Chris Lawless.
"Lawless
was able to hold on to take the overall win by two seconds
over Van Avermaet, who won the final stage into Leeds
after attacking with 5km to the finish on the final
uncategorized climb to bridge to Eddie Dunbar (Team Ineos)
out front."
(cyclingweekly.com) (SWpix.com)
May 5, 2019
Being There: Belgian Waffle Ride.
"This
past weekend the Belgian Waffle Ride entered its seventh
year which showed its largest field and most positive
feedback. With 1200 riders in attendance from juniors to
masters, current professionals, triathletes, and retired
legends."
(roadbikeaction.com)
May 5, 2019
Chris Froome leaves Tour de Yorkshire on track
for Tour de France.
"On
the final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire, it was Froome,
alongside the superb Eddie Dunbar, who set up teammate
Chris Lawless for the overall win with a stinging attack
on the final climb."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 5, 2019
Topeak Joe Blow Sport III Pump.
"The
Joe Blow Sport gives you everything you need in one well
put together (and serviceable) package at a
wallet-friendly price too."
(road.cc) Tony Farrelly
May 5, 2019
2019 Tour de Yorkshire Live.
"2019
Tour de Yorkshire LIVE May 2-5, Great Britain
Stage
4 start time: Sunday 12:35 BST (4:35 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:35 BST (4:35 AM PDT).
Finish at around 17:17 BST (9:17 AM PDT)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) May 5, 2019
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Tough decisions for Team Ineos after Bernal’s
Giro d’Italia miss.
"According
to Chris Froome, the spot once occupied by Egan Bernal at
this year’s Giro d’Italia has already been filled by the
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019
From the Spanish Sierras to the Giro d'Italia.
"How
an altitude training camp forms the backbone of team
preparation for the Giro d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 5, 2019
Van Avermaet ends spring with Tour de
Yorkshire stage win.
"The
Olympic road race champion at least managed to end his
spring with the consolation of a victory on the final day
of the Tour de Yorkshire."
(cyclingnews.com) (SWpix.com)
May 5, 2019
Conor Dunne set to ride second career Grand
Tour.
"Conor
Dunner has been named in the Israel Cycling Academy team
for the Giro which gets underway later this month.
Dunne will seize any chance he can to go in the breakaways, which may be a better option later in the race." (stickybottle.com) May 5, 2019
Queens of Pain - Legends and Rebels of
Cycling.
"Is
there a reasonable explanation why so little attention is
paid to the ladies in cyclesport? A new book from Rapha.CC
by Isabel Best brings new light to half-forgotten epic
tales of women on wheels."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Leslie Reissner
May 5, 2019
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