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July
3, 2019
Tour de France Mountains
Competition Contenders.
"Having
looked at the points competition and green
jersey contenders yesterday, now the mountains
competition and polka dot jersey competition.
If the green jersey competition has been
tweaked, this year’s mountains competition has
had some big changes with the hors catégorie
climbs becoming all important."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
July
3, 2019
Preview: What you need to know
about the 2019 Tour de France.
"After
two days in the Belgian capital of Brussels,
the 2019 Tour heads south in France on stage
3, then swings east towards Germany. On stage
7 the route heads south west towards the
Pyrenees."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof
Ramon, Cor Vos and Brakethrough Media
July
3, 2019
‘We’re all ready and hungry’: Luke
Rowe looks ahead to Tour de France 2019 as Team
Ineos target fifth consecutive victory.
"Luke
Rowe has become a stalwart of the Tour de
France peloton over the last four years,
relishing his position as the Team Ineos road
captain."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
July
3, 2019
The Cannibal and the thief:
Merckx’s legendary 1969 Tour de France, 50 years
on.
"Cycling,
famously, is a sport of stars and
water-carriers. The stars win; the
water-carriers never do. But the history of
cycling is written in those rare, fleeting
moments when an unknown name attempts to steal
victory from an established hero." (cyclingtips.com)
Connor Christensen
July
3, 2019
Tour de France 2019 Live
Dashboard.
"2019
Tour de France LIVE July 6-28.
Stage 1 start time: Saturday 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PDT). Earliest live video: 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 17:02 CET (8:02 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July
3, 2019
Column
Two
Giro Rosa: Anna van der Breggen is
back to win the maglia rosa.
"If
you can do it two times, you can also do it
three times," she said in an interview over
the phone. "In a long stage race like this,
you need to feel good the whole time and
recover well, so I think I will know pretty
quickly how everyone is doing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
3, 2019
Sunweb 'surprised' by reports of
Dumoulin departure.
"Team
Sunweb manager Iwan Spekenbrink has said that
he is "surprised" by reports linking Tom
Dumoulin with an imminent move away from the
team but confirmed that he will meet with the
rider's agent next week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
3, 2019
My World, by Peter Sagan.
"It’s
a chamoir from Peter Sagan. If your tolerance
for bantz and bullshit is low, this is not for
you."
(podiumcafe.com) Bryn Lennon / Getty
July
3, 2019
New Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc
time trial bike improves handling, shaves
weight.
"Specialized
says that the new S-Works Shiv is designed to
be light, responsive and agile, to better suit
the more up-and-down, twisty time trial
courses that are ridden today, rather than the
point-and-shoot courses that used to be the
norm."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)
July
3, 2019
The Rivet: First Look At This
Potential Zwift Competitor.
"To
be fair, using the term ‘Zwift Competitor’
might be a bit…early. Like looking at a pile
of ingredients on a table and calling it a
cake. But damn, it looks pretty. And everyone
likes eating cake batter anyway. Also, it was
responsible for a fair bit of distraction from
my planned morning."
(dcrainmaker.com)
July
3, 2019
What You Need to Know: SRAM’s All
New 12-Speed Road Drivetrain.
"After
all these years of changes being made to the
traditional road bike drivetrain, SRAM is
hitting the 2019 season hard with a massive
redo in both drivetrain concept and design."
(roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Jordan Clark
Haggard
July
3, 2019
Here’s the Wilier Zero SLR that
Total Direct Energie will be riding at the Tour
de France.
"The
Wilier Zero SLR was launched last week. It’s a
disc brake bike but, in the spec ridden by
Total Direct Energie tips the scales at around
or lower than the UCI’s 6.8kg weight limit, so
the team may need to ballast its bikes to
comply with the UCI regs."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)
July
3, 2019
Tour de France 2019 Bikes and Tech
Preview - What new stuff we can expect to see?
"The
Tour de France is a huge shop window for the
many bike brands sponsoring professional teams
with a global audience that makes it the
perfect opportunity to showcase new bikes and
products."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
July
3, 2019
Shimano RX800 Rear Derailleur.
"Honestly,
I was reluctant to buy into the need for a
clutch derailleur, but there are more
advantages to the RX800. So maybe it’s time
for this road cyclist to take a look at some
gravel technology."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
July
3, 2019
Column
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July
3, 2019
Dumoulin says Sunweb departure is
'currently out of the question'.
"Tom
Dumoulin has told De Telegraaf that a
move away from Team Sunweb is "currently out
of the question" amid reports in the Dutch
press linking the 2017 Giro d’Italia winner
with a transfer to Jumbo Visma before his
current contract expires."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
3, 2019
Matthews extends with Sunweb
through to 2021.
"Michael
Matthews has signed a two-year contract
extension with Team Sunweb, staying with the
team until the end of the 2021 season. Chad
Haga and Cees Bol have both also put pen to
paper on similar deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
3, 2019
New BMC Alpenchallenge AMP Road
e-bike comes with double the range of most
competitors.
"BMC
has a new drop bar e-bike on its shelves. The
Alpenchallenge AMP Road is powered by a
Shimano Steps 250 watt mid-mounted motor unit
with 70Nm of torque, with the battery pack
attached to the seat tube."
(cyclingweekly.com) www.schoenauer.co
July
3, 2019
Caleb Ewan: First Tour de France
stage will be dangerous.
"The
opening stage is for sure going to be
dangerous. All the general classification
riders will want to stay out of trouble and
all the sprinters want to be at the front as
it is not only a chance to take the stage win
but also to earn the first yellow jersey," (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
3, 2019
Bjarne Riis: There has to be a
sponsor for Team Virtu Cycling.
"Speaking
to Cyclingnews at the Danish road race
championships on Sunday, Riis expressed
disappointment that there is no interest in
sponsoring the women's team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
3, 2019
New Cube Litening C:68X aero race
bike pushes the limits of UCI compliance.
"Cube
says that the new Litening C:68X has been its
most labor-intensive bike development to date,
involving 1000 hours of computer modelling and
over 100 hours of wind tunnel testing to
optimize its aerodynamics."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)
July
3, 2019
How To Talk to a Cyclist.
"It’s
hard to spend time with your cycling friends
without hearing a few of these words being
thrown about. You might know some of them, or
you could be completely clueless. We’ve
compiled a list of cycling words we often hear
that you might not entirely know the meaning
to."
(cyclestore.co.uk) Jack Schofield
July
3, 2019
Column
One
Mark Cavendish not selected for
Tour de France.
"Cavendish,
who has 30 Tour stages to his name, has been
hampered by Epstein Barr Virus in recent years
and although he declared he was clear of the
threshold in May, he has struggled for form in
2019. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
2, 2019
Merckx, Hinault, Froome: What
happens when the Tour de France favorite doesn't
start?
"There
are two historical precedents for the
situation as the build-up to this Tour begins.
In 1976, Eddy Merckx completed the Giro
d’Italia with a boil in a delicate place.
Seven years later, Bernard Hinault won the
Vuelta a España in spite of a nagging pain in
the tendon behind his knee in the final week." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
2, 2019
Van Vleuten all-in to defend Giro
Rosa title.
"The
time trial world champion is expecting the
tough edition for this year's parcours with
two summit finishes - Passo Gavia and Montasio
- along with an uphill time trial, but said
she feels confident she can win for the second
year in a row."
(cyclingnews.com)
July
2, 2019
U23 Natty, DK200, Lancy Pants:
Lance Haidet Had a June to Remember.
"The
first time Lance Haidet (Aevolo Cycling) won a
U23 national championship, he only had to hold
the lead up a steep incline and around one
last corner. Maybe 200m, tops. The second
time, it was not over as fast."
(cxmagazine.com) (Instagram)
July
2, 2019
Column
Two
Jonathan Vaughters: 'They were
laughing at the guys that weren’t doping'.
"Jonathan
Vaughters - manager of WorldTour team
Education First, former pro and sometime
teammate of Lance Armstrong has a new book
out. We caught up with him to talk alternative
racing, social media, small-team finances,
doping culture and whether you can ever
replace Armstrong."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves Photo: Education
First
July
2, 2019
8 conclusions from US Pro Road
Championships.
"The
city of Knoxville, Tennessee put on a stellar
USA Cycling Pro Road Championships for the
third year in a row and will continue as host
for two more years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Wil Matthews)
July
2, 2019
Giro Rosa: Niewiadoma's 10 riders
to watch.
"It
will be one of the toughest editions as this
year's race will feature summit finishes on
the Passo Gavia and at Malga Montasio, while
there will also be an uphill time trial and a
tough hilltop finale to the concluding stage
in Udine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
2, 2019
Why you should have cameras
mounted to your bike.
"Before
I start each ride I make many decisions that
are meant to minimize my risk. I choose where
I ride, what time I ride, who I ride with, how
many people I ride with, the color of my kit,
and my front/rear lights, all to reduce risk.
But none of it mattered on that Sunday
morning."
(cyclingtips.com) Wade Wallace
July
2, 2019
Specialized Diverge Pro with
Shimano Di2 - Two Ride Review.
"After
putting the Specialized Diverge Pro through
its paces on a roadie ride with a good amount
of climbing and descending, and the Wild Horse
Gravel, I felt I had enough time to at least
pass along some thoughts and opinions about
the bike."
(gravelcyclist.com) Photo by Ben Delaney
July
2, 2019
10 Riders To Watch At The 2019
Tour.
"With
a mountainous route, only two time trials, and
the absence of both Chris Froome and Tom
Dumoulin, the 2019 Tour de France should be
one of the most open - and exciting - editions
of the race in years."
(bicycling.co.za) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
2, 2019
Alejandro Valverde says he’s the
thinnest he’s ever been ahead of the Tour.
"In
an interview with Marca, the
39-year-old says he wanted to see how his body
would respond to further weight loss, and says
he is still “very thin” as he prepares for the
Tour de France on Saturday in Brussels."
(cyclingweekly.com) (GodingImages/PA Images)
July
2, 2019
Specialized road bikes 2019:
Details, pricing and specifications.
"Joining
Cannondale and Trek in the holy trinity of
American bike brands is Specialized - a brand
that has become a major force in the global
cycling industry since bursting onto the scene
in 1974."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
July
2, 2019
Column
Three
Consumer Reports pans three
helmets as unsafe: from Bontrager, Morpher and
Woom.
"Consumer
Reports has rated three helmets as unsafe in
its latest helmet test editorial package. For
varying reasons, the independent, nonprofit
member organization said helmets from
Bontrager, Morpher and Woom failed its tests
and are rated as "Don't Buy-Safety Risk."
(bicycleretailer.com) (consumerreports.org0
July
2, 2019
The Weekly Spin: Why Nibali and
Valverde shouldn’t be counted out at Tour de
France.
"Two
of the most successful riders in professional
cycling are headed to the Tour de France
flying under the radar. My advice: Don’t sleep
on Vincenzo Nibali or Alejandro Valverde as GC
threats."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
2, 2019
The Outer Line: The UCI’s new
track cycling model is a step backwards.
"The
regulation changes - which limit event
participation to National Teams and selected
national team riders - will be a huge step
back and effectively kill independent
professional track cycling teams, and
potentially restrict the future development of
professional-level track events." (velonews.com)
Fred Dreier
July
2, 2019
Tour de France Points Competition
Contenders.
"Here’s
a closer look at the Tour de France’s points
competition and the contenders for the green
jersey. Peter Sagan’s owned this competition
for years now and he’s hard to see past when
it comes to winning again."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
July
2, 2019
A look at 5 key Tour de France
stages.
"With
seven mountain stages and five summit
finishes, including three above 2,000 meters,
this year’s Tour de France is the highest in
the history of the race."
(cycling.today) (AP)
July
2, 2019
Open WI.DE. gravel bike.
"The
Open WI.DE. is yet another step in Cervelo
co-founder Gerard Vroomen's campaign to
redefine the road bike, and there’s no doubt
that his latest iteration pushes the
boundaries between genres further than ever
before."
(cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart
July
2, 2019
Column
One
July
1, 2019
Tour de France 2019: The ambush
stages.
"The
Tour de France, no matter how much of a
pattern it has fallen into in recent years
under Team Sky's control, always has the
potential for surprise, and the race can be
shaped at almost any point on any of the 21
stages. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo/Immediate
Media)
July
1, 2019
Bouhanni left out of Cofidis team
for Tour de France for second successive.
"Nacer
Bouhanni has been left out of the Cofidis team
for the Tour de France for the second year in
succession. The Frenchman has failed to win a
race thus far in 2019 and abandoned the recent
Critérium du Dauphiné on stage 2." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
1, 2019
47-year-old Davide Rebellin puts
off plans to retire from professional cycling.
"Many
of you asked me if this was my last race or if
I’d continue. The emotions and warmth that I
felt are too strong and my desire to continue
to repay this love is too strong. I want to
have some good feelings again and pass them on
to you too."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July
1, 2019
Team Ineos to use Muc-Off’s
‘£6,000 chain’ at Tour de France.
"Team
Ineos will be using Muc-Off's specially
treated Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 chains at this
year’s Tour de France as the British squad
mount their challenge for a seventh Tour de
France victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Muc-Off)
July
1, 2019
Column
Two
Team Victory Rankings.
"A
quick look back before looking ahead to the
Tour de France. Here’s the chart of team wins
with a review of how the season is going for
each team and some the issues around them.
Whatever they’ve done so far this year is
important but July is the team’s biggest month
with huge media attention for their sponsors." (inrng.com) (RCS
Sport)
July
1, 2019
Tech of the Week: new lightweight
bikes from Cannondale, Scott and Wilier.
"Three
famous brands launched new lightweight bikes
last week, which have a lot in common,
including hidden cables and a system weight
around the UCI’s 6.8kg weight limit for
racing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)
July
1, 2019
Victor Campenaerts will apparently
leave Lotto Soudal to make room for Philippe
Gilbert and John Degenkolb.
"The
team is said to have an insufficient budget to
re-sign the new Hour Record holder, who
apparently turned down a new and improved
contract earlier in the season, Belgian
newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reports, with
Campenaerts deciding to wait it out as other
teams were circling with lucrative offers of
their own."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
July
1, 2019
Tatiana Guderzo: A quiet contender
for the Giro Rosa.
"It's
easy to overlook Guderzo, who races for
BePink, as a potential contender for the
overall title at this year's Giro Rosa." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
1, 2019
Selle San Marco Shortfit
Supercomfort Racing saddle.
"Short
saddles are quite the thing right now. They
originated in triathlon where a more forward
position can be advantageous, and they're
becoming increasingly common on road bikes
too. The Selle San Marco Shortfit Supercomfort
Racing saddle is a good one."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
July
1, 2019
Nibali coy on Tour de France
ambitions despite being named as Bahrain Merida
leader.
"The
Sicilian reiterated at the Italian national
championships over the weekend that he will
take things day to day, with the first
mountain at La Planche des Belles Filles on
stage 6 giving an indication of his form and
true chances."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
1, 2019
Column
Three
Greg LeMond: I don't think
Quintana will ever win the Tour de France.
"I
keep hoping he's going to be a favorite, but I
would love to be his trainer and understand
what he does," LeMond says of Quintana. He's
not explosive."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
1, 2019
Howes: ‘I willed myself’ to U.S.
nationals win.
"Alex
Howes says winning the U.S. national road
title makes him 'feel whole,' after a career
spent chasing the stars and stripes jersey." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
1, 2019
New French road race champion
Barguil: I thought about quitting cycling.
"The
27-year-old leader of the Arkéa Samsic squad
will wear his national champion's jersey at
the Tour de France when the race kicks off in
Brussels, Belgium, on Saturday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
1, 2019
Here’s who is going to win the
Tour de France 2019, according to the
bookmakers.
"The
Tour de France is one of the best races to bet
on, with 21 chances to pick an 80/1 outsider
to get themselves into a breakaway and hold
off the peloton."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
July
1, 2019
Movistar confirms Quintana, Landa
and Valverde triumvirate for Tour de France.
"Nairo
Quintana, Mikel Landa and Alejandro Valverde
headline Movistar’s line-up at the Tour de
France, which was formally announced on
Monday. It marks the second year in succession
that the Spanish squad has fielded this
triumvirate at the Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Team Movistar)
July
1, 2019
Check All of the Boxes with the
Northwave Extreme Pro - Project OneBike.
"The
Extreme Pro is Northwave’s range-topping road
shoe, used by the Astana Pro Cycling Team and
other WorldTour teams and pro riders."
(bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley
July
1, 2019
Scientists urge WADA to ban
spinach due to steroid-like effects.
"Scientists
at the Freie Universität Berlin have
recommended that ecdysterone, a steroid-like
chemical found in spinach, be added to the
list of banned doping substances." (cycling.today)
July
1, 2019
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