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Tour de Suisse: Viviani beats
Matthews and Sagan to win stage 4.
"Elia
Viviani (Deceuninck Quick Step) claimed his
first victory since March on stage 4 of the
Tour de Suisse, beating Michael Matthews (Team
Sunweb) and Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) in a
bunch sprint in Arlesheim."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
18, 2019
Geraint Thomas taken to hospital
after crashing out of Tour de Suisse.
"The
Tour de France winner came down with 30km
remaining, sporting a cut to his right
eyebrow, and sitting on the floor as he was
attended to by his team and race medical
staff."
(cyclingweekly.com) Jonny Long
June
18, 2019
Degenkolb: Peter Sagan went 'over
the limit' in Tour de Suisse run-in.
"John
Degenkolb (Trek Segafredo) criticized Peter
Sagan for aggression that he perceived as "a
little bit over the limit" as the two jostled
for position in the run-in on stage 3 of the
Tour de Suisse on Monday. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
18, 2019
Chris Froome to leave intensive
care on the weekend.
"A
source at Saint-Etienne hospital told AFP
Froome would leave intensive care in the
coming days, most likely Saturday, but would
continue more conventional treatment on
another ward."
(cycling.today) (AFP Photo)
June
18, 2019
Nail Your Saddle Shape & Get
More Power In Your Pedals!
"It’s
well worth the time and effort to test
different saddles to find one that supports
your sit bones and soft tissues so you can
maximize muscle recruitment and ride your best
for as long as you want to ride." (bicycling.co.za)
June
18, 2019
Column
Two
Beloki: A crash like Chris
Froome's is a life-changing experience.
"Joseba
Beloki has told Cyclingnews that he believes
Chris Froome's recent crash represents a
"life-changing experience" and "one from which
it will be very tough - but by no means
impossible - to return to racing." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
18, 2019
Two riders caught taking EPO at
Gran Fondo New York sportive.
"Felipe
Mendez of Colombia and Gabriel Raff of
Argentina have tested positive for the
blood-boosting drug in an out-of-competition
control after the popular sportive run by the
Gran Fondo New York company."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
June
18, 2019
Transfer Rumors: Elia Viviani to
join Cofidis while Mas also leaves Deceuninck
Quick Step.
"Elia
Viviani could be the subject of a shock move
to ProContinental team Cofidis as Deceuninck
Quick Step look set to also lose Enric Mas to
Movistar."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
June
18, 2019
Dumoulin's Tour de France altitude
camp postponed.
"Tom
Dumoulin has suffered a further setback in his
race to be ready for the Tour de France, as
his altitude camp has been postponed to allow
him to rest the knee he injured at the Giro
d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
18, 2019
Van Garderen and Buchmann
energized following Dauphiné podiums.
"If
the Critérium du Dauphiné is a harbinger of
good things to come in July, two riders leave
the French Alps oozing with confidence." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
18, 2019
What Makes A Grand Tour?
"Once
upon a time a “grand tour” was a term applied
to the journey young noblemen would take
around Europe to finish off their education,
perfecting languages and learning new things.
As a cycling term it seems only to have
appeared only in the 1990s."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
June
18, 2019
A Tour Without Froome.
"Certain
sights become a fixture of the Tour de France.
Bernard Hinault on the podium. Thomas Voeckler
thrashing up a climb. In recent years, Chris
Froome expressionless, seventh in a line of
his team-mates, cruising up an Alpine climb." (podiumcafe.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
June
18, 2019
How to Descend on a Gravel Bike -
Including Tips from Dave Zabriskie and others!.
"Dave
Zabriskie (former WorldTour Professional
cyclist and 5-time USA National Time Trial
Champion) is a partner in Floyd's of Leadville
and runs gravel camps out of Calabasas,
California with Ryan Steers"
(gravelcyclist.com) Photo by Pete Bakken.
June
18, 2019
First Look: Absolute Cycling One
GPS Bike Computer.
"I
like what the app flows look like. It’s clean
and efficient to get around, and the
structured workouts look pretty nice as well,
especially if they seamlessly pull from
Training Peaks. As for the specific design
aesthetic of the unit itself, everyone has
different preferences."
(dcrainmaker.com)
June
18, 2019
Fi'zi:k expands collection of road
bike shoes and casual apparel.
"Fi’zi:k
has been busy with new releases for road
riders, on and off the bike. Their Infinito R1
and Vento Powerstrap shoes get limited edition
releases, and their causal apparel has been
renewed for comfortable styling on either end
of the ride."
(bikerumor.com) ( photos c. Fizik) (Michael
Gushulak)
June
18, 2019
Column
Three
June
18, 2019
Andy Schleck: ‘Alberto Contador
did something he shouldn’t have done, even if he
denies it’.
"Andy
Schleck has described winning a Tour de France
on paper and not on a bike as “bull***t”, and
that it took him a long time to accept the
reality of his 2010 Tour de France win, saying
“Alberto did something he shouldn’t have done
even if he denies it still."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Bryn Lennon/Getty)
June
18, 2019
Juan José Cobo has been stripped
of his 2011 Vuelta a España title after being
found guilty of doping.
"This
means that Chris Froome now has seven Grand
Tour titles to his name, having finished
second to Cobo in 2011, and becomes the first
ever British winner of a Grand Tour."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Jamie Reina/AFP/Getty
Images)
June
18, 2019
15 up-and-coming riders you need
to know about.
"The
depth of talent in the men’s and women’s
professional pelotons continues to grow with
each season’s new signings. From junior world
champions, to multi-discipline riders, to
multiple-time national champions to childhood
prodigies."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
18, 2019
Racing the Giro d’Italia on an
E-bike.
"I
had ridden the Mortirolo three days earlier
and I did it in 1:30 from bottom to the top on
a regular bike. Then, I did it on the e-bike
and I did it in 1:12, so I cut a huge amount
of time off. I was still equally as knackered
by the time I got to the top."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
June
18, 2019
Organizers announce men's and
women's teams for 2019 RideLondon.
"Both
fields will include the currently-ranked top
10 teams in the UCI world rankings." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
June
18, 2019
Giro Rosa 2019 highlights to be
broadcast worldwide for free online.
"The
coverage, available everywhere except Italy,
will include hour-long highlights from the
full stage that day, accompanied with English
commentary. Post-race content will also
include stage previews from Trek Segafredo’s
sports directors Ina Teutenberg and Girogia
Bronzini."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
June
18, 2019
Bosch ups its power game with new
e-bike motor options.
"Bosch
has made comprehensive changes to its range of
e-bike motors, power packs and supporting
tech, in a major upgrade of its e-bike product
range."
(cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman
June
18, 2019
Column
One
Tour de Suisse: Peter Sagan wins
stage 3.
"And
it's easy for Sagan. Sagan came up around the
outside of Degenkolb and nobody got close to
him. Win number 17 at the Tour de Suisse." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
17, 2019
Five things we learned from the
Critérium du Dauphiné 2019.
"Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana) won his second Critérium du
Dauphiné title after beating out Tejay van
Garderen (EF Education First) by just 20
seconds."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine
Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)
June
17, 2019
Lezyne Ratchet Kit puts tiny 1/4″
drive ratchet wrench in your pocket.
"To
me toolmaker Lezyne stands out best in the
tiny details. And their new Ratchet Kit
miniature ratchet wrench set looks like a
perfect example."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
June
17, 2019
Everything you need to know about
saddles Part 1 - The Rails.
"Ever
wonder what all of the different materials,
shapes, sizes and features really do on a
saddle? Or why some seem to cost so much more
than others? And what you should expect from
those saddles as you move up the price range?" (bikerumor.com)
Tyler Benedict
June
17, 2019
Column
Two
Jesus Herrada wins Mont Ventoux
Denivele Challenges.
"Jesus
Herrada (Cofidis) won the inaugural edition of
the Mont Ventoux Denivele Challenges on
Monday, beating Romain Bardet (AG2R La
Mondiale) to the top of the so-called 'Giant
of Provence'."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
June
17, 2019
Jakob Fuglsang has been offered to
Movistar as Spanish team faces squad overhaul,
according to reports.
"Movistar
is set for a complete overhaul of their roster
ahead of the 2020 season, according to Spanish
newspaper Marca, who have been offered the
Critérium du Dauphiné and Liège Bastogne Liège
winner as they also line up a number of other
high profile targets."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
June
17, 2019
Giro Rosa to get daily hour of
racing broadcast online.
"The
Giro Rosa is the longest race in the women's
WorldTour at 10 stages and will take place
from Friday 5th to Sunday 14th July,
coinciding with the men's Tour de France." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
June
17, 2019
Hammer Series expands to Colombia
and adds women’s event.
"The
Hammer Series is expanding in 2020 with the
team-vs-team series adding a Colombian leg and
its maiden women’s event."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
17, 2019
So What If There Were Another
Golden Age of Cycling?
"This
week’s results have triggered a few
daylight-deprived internet forum people
discussions about whether the sport is being
taken over by kids who may or may not have
figured out how to shave yet."
(podiumcafe.com) (AFP Photo)
June
17, 2019
Repente Prime saddle.
"I've
previously tested Repente's top-end Aleena
saddle and I got on well with it. The Prime,
overall, is better: I found it more
comfortable, it's better value and it's still
very light."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
June
17, 2019
Coefficient Wave handlebar review:
An open mind, relaxed wrists.
"The
Wave may look funny, but it’s not really all
that different from standard road drop
handlebars when you dissect its design." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
June
17, 2019
2019 Mont Ventoux Dénivelé
Challenge Live Stream.
"Mont
Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge 2019
(Vaison-la-Romaine - Mont Ventoux (171km) LIVE
STREAM.
Monday, 17 June, starts at 13:45pm CET (Central Europe), 07:45am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) June
17, 2019
Column
Three
June
1, 2019
Slappendel urges cyclists to file
formal complaints with UCI against abusers.
"Iris
Slappendel, head of The Cyclists' Alliance,
has urged cyclists to file formal complaints
with the UCI Ethics Commission and Safe Sport
programs if they find themselves in situations
of abuse on a cycling team or witness abuse
within the sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2019
‘People will say Chris Froome’s
career is over but he will prove them all
wrong’.
"Luke
Rowe has backed Chris Froome to make a full
comeback to racing after a horrific crash saw
his Ineos team-mate placed in intensive care
after losing four pints of blood and suffering
multiple fractures."
(cyclingnews.com) (Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty
Images)
June
17, 2019
Thomas: Chris Froome Tour de
France absence is a setback for Ineos.
"Geraint
Thomas has said that Chris Froome's absence
from the Tour de France will not change his
own personal approach but is a setback for
Team Ineos as a whole."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2019
John Degenkolb to miss Tour de
France as move to Lotto Soudal rumored.
"A
further rumor has also seen Degenkolb linked
with a move away from Trek Segafredo at the
end of the year with Lotto Soudal his likely
new home."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
June
17, 2019
Dumoulin undergoes minor knee
surgery.
"Tom
underwent minor surgery yesterday, in which
they removed what initially looked like a
metal splinter, but was ultimately a tiny
shard of gravel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
17, 2019
5 best power meters for 2019.
"The
power meter has been around in the pro peloton
for over 30 years but has only recently become
de rigueur among amateur riders wanting
to train more clinically and race more
effectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
June
17, 2019
From couch to Kanza: Eight days
notice, 200 miles, and a bike from Walmart.
"The
bike just rode well. The Reynolds ATRs and the
Donnelly USHs let me skate by without a single
flat; I had no mechanicals, and experienced
about as little discomfort as you can have on
a 201.5-mile (324km) gravel ride." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography: Joey Early & Mat Barlow
June
17, 2019
Column
One
Criterium du Dauphine: van Baarle
wins final stage in Champery, Fuglsang takes
overall victory.
"Van
Baarle leads out with 150m to go and is too
strong for Haig. Here comes Hagen to take
third at 50 seconds. The
GC sprint in at 2:01, with Fuglsang the
overall winner. "
(cyclingnews.com) Team INEOS
June
16, 2019
Adam Yates abandons the Critérium
du Dauphiné 2019.
"Mitchelton
Scott’s sports director, Lorenzo Lapage,
apparently told race organizers that Yates had
been suffering from an upset stomach. However,
this is yet to be confirmed by his team or any
official channels."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
June
16, 2019
Dave Brailsford says Chris Froome
will be back as Team Ineos star thanks fans for
support.
"Brailsford
believes that Chris Froome will make a return
to top-flight cycling rather than retiring in
the wake of his horrific crash during a
reconnaissance ride for the individual time
trial at the Criterium du Dauphiné on
Wednesday."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
June
16, 2019
Video shows Poels urge Froome
“don’t take risks” just before crash.
"ITV
News has broadcast footage of Wout Poels
urging Team Ineos team mate Chris Froome not
to take risks shortly before his bad crash
last Wednesday."
(stickybottle.com) ITV News
June
16, 2019
Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 Live
Dashboard.
"2019
Critérium du Dauphiné LIVE June 9-16, France.
Stage 8 start time: Sunday 13:45 CET (4:45 AM PDT). Live video from 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT). Finish at around 16:54 CET (7:54 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) June
16, 2019
Column
Two
Luis León Sanchez wins stage 2...
"Sanchez
heads into the final kilometer. Still 30
seconds up the road. Sanchez wins! The peloton
charges home 5 seconds later."
(cyclingnews.com) Sky Sports
June
16, 2019
Baloise Belgium Tour: Evenepoel
takes overall victory.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) secured
overall victory at the Baloise Tour of
Belgium, despite going down in a late crash as
the sprinters fought for the stage victory." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
June
16, 2019
Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL -
Best Performer.
"Continental
and Hutchinson introduced new tubeless tires
recently and they surpass all those that came
before them. The Continental Grand Prix 5000
TL is my new choice for Best Performer while
Hutchinson’s Fusion 5 Performance 11Storm is
my new pick for Best Value."
(intheknowcycling.com)
June
16, 2019
Details emerge of new La Clasica
San Sebastian Femenina.
"Route
details of the new La Clasica San Sebastian
Femenina have emerged on social media, and if
accurate, point to a race that will be much
more challenging than previously anticipated." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
16, 2019
Wilier Jena Ultegra.
"The
Wilier Jena is a versatile gravel bike that's
fast and reactive when you want to go out for
a blast and fully capable of taking you on an
off-road bikepacking adventure." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
June
16, 2019
Column
Three
June
16, 2019
Phil Gaimon left with multiple
fractures and partially collapsed lung after
velodrome crash.
"Gaimon
crashed during a points race at the Valley
Preferred Cycling Center in the Trexlertown
area of Pennsylvania, fracturing five ribs,
his collarbone, scapula as well as suffering a
partially collapsed lung."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Twitter)
June
16, 2019
Deignan dominates game of seconds
to win the OVO Energy Women’s Tour.
"The
final stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour
turned into a game of seconds not only to
decide Lizzie Deignan’s eventual overall
victory but fore the placings further down the
general classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
16, 2019
Team of the Week: Comeback
Edition.
"Despite
this edition of the Women’s Tour being easily
the toughest - and in TotW’s view, the best -
it was settled by the smallest margin in the
race’s history. Bonuses still count in this
race."
(podiumcafe.com) Photograph: Simon Cooper/PA
June
16, 2019
Zilfer Cycling Phone Wallet.
"The
Zilfer Cycling Phone Wallet is slim,
waterproof and extremely effective - it even
looks 'normal' enough to use off the bike. You
can't use your phone without removing it
first, but that only takes a second and seems
a small price to pay for an almost entirely
faff-free design."
(road.cc) Steve Williams
June
16, 2019
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