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August
21, 2019
22 things you should know about
the 2019 Vuelta a España.
"The
Vuelta is easily the youngest of the three
Grand Tours. Where the Giro d’Italia has had
102 editions since its start in 1909, and the
Tour de France has had 106 editions since
1903, the Vuelta only began in 1935." (cyclingtips.com)
Matt de Neef
August
21, 2019
Form ranking: Vuelta a Espana 2019
favorites.
"The
start of the 2019 Vuelta a España is just
three days away, and Cyclingnews has
taken a look at 10 of the major contenders to
gauge their form ahead of the race, which
starts in Salinas de Torrevieja in south-east
Spain on Saturday, August 24."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
August
21, 2019
Chapman, Stephens dominate SBT
GRVL for Tibco SVB.
"The
two riders covered the 225.6km route, which
included 2,743 meters of climbing, in under
seven hours. They will both be racing in the
upcoming Colorado Classic, held from August
22-25."
(cyclingnews.com) (Wil Matthews)
August
21, 2019
Kirchmann praises Team Sunweb's
'MeToo' protocol.
"Canadian
time trial champion Leah Kirchmann told
Cyclingnews that she feels safer knowing that
there are clear behavior and ethical
expectations, and step-by-step instructions
for reporting sexual abuse."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
21, 2019
Silca Maratona Minimo Gear Bag.
"If
you want to travel in style then the Silca
Maratona Minimo is the bag for you. It's the
perfect size for carry-on airline luggage, it
organizes your kit, is very nicely made with
lovely materials and is durable, and has
several carrying handles for convenience." (road.cc) (David
Arthur)
August
21, 2019
2019 Tour of Denmark LIVE stream.
Stage 2 starts Thursday at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:55pm CET (8:55am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
21, 2019
2019 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
Stage
1 starts Saturday at 6:56pm CET (12:56pm U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 8:30pm CET (2:30pm U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 6:45pm CET (12:45pm U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) August
21, 2019
Column
Two
Van Aert on slow mend, van der
Poel eyes road worlds.
"While
Belgian continues to heal from his ugly Tour
crash, unstoppable Dutchman steamrolls through
multiple disciplines."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August
21, 2019
Pidcock out of Tour de l'Avenir
after crash.
"He
did not discuss the extent of his injuries,
but the fall comes just one month before the
UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire
where Pidcock, a former junior world champion
in the time trial and the current under-23
cyclocross world champion, is expected to be
one of the favorites for the U23 road race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
21, 2019
How Tom Dumoulin almost won La
Vuelta.
"Tom
Dumoulin was a 1,000-1 outsider before the
Vuelta a España that kickstarted his career.
How “The Butterfly of Maastricht” nearly
pulled off the greatest shock in modern Grand
Tour racing."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Timm Kölln /
Offside/Pressesports
August
21, 2019
Jumbo Visma announces new
development team.
"Jumbo
Visma announced the formation of Development
Team Jumbo Visma for 2020, which will be made
up of 13 riders from around the world, all
under the age of 20."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
21, 2019
Fresh Bikes: Canyon Grail SF SLX
DI2 Review.
"Canyon's
Grail SF SLX DI2 is designed around comfort
and stability on the dirt, it’s also as light
and efficient a bike as you could ask for on
the road."
(bicycling.co.za) Ewald Sadie
August
21, 2019
Roundup: Fresh gear from
Bontrager, ABUS, Handup, and 7mesh.
"In
this roundup, we’re checking out everything
from helmets to apparel and even new
partnerships. For commuters, Bontrager has a
fresh helmet with a new approach for
protection."
(bikerumor.com) Michael Gushulak
August
21, 2019
Colorado Classic 2019 - Preview.
"You
can watch live streaming of all four stage on
Cyclingnews. Our coverage of the event
will also include race reports, news, results,
and galleries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
21, 2019
2019 Tour du Limousin LIVE stream.
"2019
Tour du Limousin LIVE August 21-24, France.
Stage 2 starts Thursday at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:51pm CET (10:51am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
21, 2019
Colorado Classic live streaming.
"The
Colorado Classic women's-only UCI 2.1 stage
race begins August 22 in Steamboat Springs and
finishes August 25 in Denver.
Thursday's stage 1 (August 22nd) starts at 11:30am MDT." (cyclingnews.com) August
21, 2019
Column
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UCI survey reveals big teams
snapping up best riders a turn-off for most
fans.
"More
than 22,300 fans from 134 countries completed
an online questionnaire that sought to canvas
their views on issues including how they
follow the sport and what could be done to
improve their enjoyment of it."
(road.cc)Simon MacMichael
August
21, 2019
McNulty: Success of young riders
suggests cycling is cleaner.
"The
21-year-old American will move from Rally UHC
to WorldTour level next year but is resisting
the pressure to keep pace with his
contemporaries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
21, 2019
US pro cycling races treat Lance
Armstrong & Floyd Landis very differently.
"US
pro cycling races have been dealing with Floyd
Landis and Lance Armstrong in very different
ways of late; one event distancing itself from
Landis while another is embracing Armstrong."
(stickybottle.com)
August
21, 2019
How Team Jumbo Visma rose from the
ashes of Rabobank.
"Nearly
a decade after the demise of Team Rabobank,
Dutch squad Jumbo Visma has become one of the
strongest in the WorldTour under the
leadership of its owner, Richard Plugge." (velonews.com)
Steve Maxwell
August
21, 2019
Davide Ballerini signs for
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Davide
Ballerini will ride for Deceuninck Quick Step
in 2020 after signing a two-year contract with
the Belgian squad. The 24-year-old joins the
team after spending the 2019 campaign in the
colors of Astana and two seasons with Androni
Giocattoli-\ Sidermec."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
21, 2019
Connor Swift: Arkea Samsic are
still learning where my strengths lie.
"It’s
been a whirlwind few months for Connor Swift,
who couldn’t have imagined at the start of the
year where he’d be now. The 23-year-old
received a call from Arkéa Samsic a few months
into the season and, in the blink of an eye,
he was a pro rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
August
21, 2019
Amazon Music Launches on Garmin
Watches: Everything you need to know.
"When
Garmin first got into the music wearable
industry some 18 months ago, I don’t think
anyone would have sat back and said: ‘Garmin
will become the most widely supported music
streaming services wearable on the market’.
But oddly enough, as of today, that’s actually
what’s happened."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
21, 2019
The 6-Move Dumbbell Workout To Get
Faster.
"There’s
this myth that strength training will bulk you
up and slow you down - but really, there are
so many benefits to gain. “Strength training,
even with simple dumbbells, helps create a
more durable athlete."
(bicycling.co.za) Ashley Mateo
August
21, 2019
Best arm warmers for autumn 2019.
"They
come in plenty of different shapes and sizes,
from heavy-duty thermal construction with
windproof panels protecting your joints, to
lightweight materials designed to fend off UV
rays."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
August
21, 2019
Column
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Watch out for these five
youngsters joining the WorldTour in 2020.
"Promising
young American Brandon McNulty will also be
making the step up to the WorldTour for 2020
at 21 years old."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
20, 2019
Ladies Tour of Norway 2019 -
Preview.
"Last
year saw Marianne Vos win all three stages and
the overall title. It has become somewhat of a
stomping ground for the decorated Dutchwoman,
who also won the overall title in 2017." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
20, 2019
Vuelta a España: Jumbo Visma
attempt third Grand Tour opening stage win out
of three.
"Jumbo
Visma are aiming to hit the ground running at
the Vuelta a España on Saturday, attempting to
clinch a full house of victories on the
opening stages of all three 2019 Grand Tours,
says Dutch team member Robert Gesink." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
20, 2019
Dan Martin’s absence from Vuelta
now confirmed by UAE Emirates.
"In
Martin’s absence from the UAE Team Emirates
line-up for the Vuelta, the team is backing
former race winner Fabio Aru and rising star
Tadej Pogačar."
(stickybottle.com)
August
20, 2019
Luis Ángel Maté will return to
racing at Vuelta a España three weeks after head
injury suffered in ‘brutal’ crash.
"The
Cofidis rider hit a pothole on the opening
stage in Poland and went down hard, splitting
his head open and being taken to the
hospital."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Hospital Ochoa)
August
20, 2019
Progress from process: What it
takes to make it to the WorldTour.
"Will
Barta sat by his phone and awaited the
familiar buzz of the ringer. It was August
2014, and Barta was expecting a call from
famed development coach Axel Merckx." (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August
20, 2019
Review: Look 765 Gravel RS bike
shapes up as an off-road drop bar bruiser.
"We
tested the size XL with the Force 1×11 group,
which includes a Look alloy cockpit plus
carbon seatpost, Mavic Allroad tubeless
wheels, and WTB Riddler 700×37 tires. Weight
for the complete bike without pedals was
20.02lb (9.08kg)."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
August
20, 2019
2019 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
Stage
1 starts Saturday at 6:56pm CET (12:56pm U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 8:30pm CET (2:30pm U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 6:45pm CET (12:45pm U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) August
20, 2019
Column
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Tom Pidcock taken to the hospital
following crash at Tour de l’Avenir.
"The
British rider was in a leading group of 15 on
a wet stage from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil to
Privas in the U23 race, but crashed and
injured himself in the last kilometer as
Switzerland’s Stefan Bissegger went on to win
the stage."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
August
20, 2019
Lizzie Deignan: I plan to retire
after the Tokyo Olympic Games.
"She
is giving herself one final opportunity to
secure a second world title in Yorkshire and
to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic
Games."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
20, 2019
Masnada signs two-year deal with
CCC Team.
"Fausto
Masnada will move up to WorldTour level in
2020 after he signed a two-year contract with
CCC Team. The Italian has spent all his
professional career at Androni Giocattoli
Sidermec, and he has enjoyed a breakout season
in 2019, capped by a stage victory on the Giro
d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
20, 2019
Hagens Berman Axeon confirm return
to Continental level for 2020.
"After
two seasons at Professional Continental level,
Hagens Berman Axeon will return to the
Continental level for 2020, but team owner
Axel Merckx told Cyclingnews he doesn’t
believe it will have a major effect on his U23
development program."
(cyclingnews.com) (Brian Hodes / VeloImages)
August
20, 2019
Shimano introduces ‘indoor
specific’ cycling shoes.
"There
are two versions – the IC5 which comes with a
high focus on breathability, and the IC3 with
a trainer-like aesthetic."
(cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
August
20, 2019
Out of tragedy, new love: The
cyclist’s widow and her second husband.
"On
a descent at the 2016 Gent Wevelgem, a four
rider crash on the left hand side of the road
turned tragic when Antoine Demoitié (Wanty
Groupe Gobert), was hit by a motorbike as he
lay on the ground."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August
20, 2019
Tech Trend: Is adjustable geometry
the next big thing for gravel bikes?
"Is
adjustable geometry the next tech thing to get
your head around? Until now geometry
adjustment has been the reserve of mountain
bikers, but a few new gravel bikes launched
recently are utilizing adjustable geometry to
tune the handling for different requirements." (road.cc) (David
Arthur)
August
20, 2019
InsideRide E-Motion SmartPower
Rollers with Floating Fork: In-Depth Review.
"This
concept basically adds a floating fork mount
to the front of the roller platform, making it
nearly impossible to accidentally fall of the
rollers. Yet at the same time preserving much
of the motion feel."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
20, 2019
Pinarello’s Latest Suspension Road
Bike and the History Leading up to it.
"By
combining the shock and flattened flex-stay
chainstays, the Dogma FS delivers a minimal
11mm of rear-wheel travel. The HiRide front
suspension offers almost twice the amount with
20mm of travel."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
20, 2019
Colorado Classic live streaming.
"The
Colorado Classic women's-only UCI 2.1 stage
race begins August 22 in Steamboat Springs and
finishes August 25 in Denver.
Thursday's stage 1 (August 22nd) starts at 11:30am MDT." (cyclingnews.com) August
20, 2019
Column
Three
Van Aert's cyclocross season
uncertain after Tour de France crash.
"According
to a report in Het Nieuwsbald, he
still requires crutches to walk and an
additional three weeks before he can consider
training."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
20, 2019
Barguil apologizes for remarks
about Gasparotto.
"Arkéa
Samsic leader Warren Barguil has apologized to
Dimension Data's Enrico Gasparotto, both
privately and publicly on social media, after
having called the veteran Italian rider an
idiot."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
20, 2019
Jumbo Visma ready to challenge
Team Ineos at Tour de France after signing Tom
Dumoulin.
"Jumbo
Visma team manager Richard Plugge has
suggested the arrival of Tom Dumoulin as a new
Grand Tour team leader will allow the Dutch
team to challenge Team Ineos at the 2020 Tour
de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
20, 2019
Thousands attend Felice Gimondi's
funeral.
"Over
two thousand people attended Felice Gimondi's
funeral on Tuesday, with many following the
ceremony from outside the packed church in the
central of his hometown of Paladina near
Bergamo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bianchi S.p.A.)
August
20, 2019
Giro d’Italia 2020 could feature
gravel time trial on Mount Etna.
"The
2020 Giro d’Italia, after it starts in
Budapest, is eyeing a time trial climb on
Mount Etna’s volcanic gravel ash roads to
2,850 meters."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
August
20, 2019
Spomenik hunters in the land of
the Macedons.
"In
the 1960s and ‘70s, the nation of Yugoslavia
began an immense program of monument-building
- erecting huge, space-age structures up and
down the country to commemorate military
milestones in the Second World War. The word
“spomenik” means “monument."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography: Matt Grayson
August
20, 2019
Laura Kenny Talks About Returning
to Competitive Cycling After Giving Birth.
"Giving
birth and becoming a mother has not stopped
Laura Kenny from making a quick return to the
world of cycling."
(cycling.today)
August
20, 2019
Brodie Chapman looking to continue
run of success at Colorado Classic.
"Relatively
unknown in 2018, Chapman racked up a slew of
impressive results: first overall in the
women’s Herald Sun Tour, fifth at the Tour of
California, sixth in the Australian National
Championship road race."
(velonews.com) Betsy Welch
August
20, 2019
Best road e-bikes for 2019.
"E-bikes
or pedelec electric bikes have exploded in
popularity over the past couple of years, and
we are seeing everything from slick commuters
and long-travel enduro e-MTBs to
haul-everything assisted cargo bikes - and now
e-road bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
August
20, 2019
Poc unveils new glasses, plus new
helmet tech.
"2020
range includes helmets that communicate your
medical profile and glasses that change tint
instantly."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August
20, 2019
Column
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August
19, 2019
Israel Cycling Academy takes
another big step forward.
"After
Utah win and Dan Martin signing, pro
continental team aiming for 2020 Tour de
France."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
19, 2019
Opportunity knocks at Vuelta a
Espana 2019 - Race preview.
"After
the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, could
the 2019 Vuelta a España see another new Grand
Tour star make his way onto the highest step
of the final podium on September 15th?" (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
19, 2019
Quintana, Carapaz and Valverde
form Movistar trident at Vuelta a Espana.
"Nairo
Quintana, world champion Alejandro Valverde
and Giro d’Italia winner Richard Carapaz have
all been confirmed in the Movistar line-up for
the Vuelta a España, which gets underway with
a team time trial in Torrevieja on Saturday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August
19, 2019
How to turn a gravel bike into a
cyclocross ready race machine.
"With
a few adjustments to your setup, you'll be
better prepared to navigate the technical and
muddy challenges of the 'cross course on your
gravel bike."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
August
19, 2019
Merida Silex 6000+ 2020 gravel
bike.
"First
announced for the 2018 season, the Merida
Silex is the Taiwanese mega-manufacturer’s
take on the do-it-all gravel segment. It’s a
bike that’s available in both alloy and carbon
variants."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
August
19, 2019
Miche Neon Black on Black Wheels.
"The
Miche Neon Black on Black Wheels spin up
quickly and hold their speed well, but they
arrived out of true, which was a little
disappointing."
(road.cc) George Hill
August
19, 2019
Review: Exept All Road custom
carbon fiber road bike delivers a lively ride.
"Exept
is an upstart based in Finale Ligure, a
coastal outdoor sports mecca on the western
side of Italy. Exept's first offering is the
All Road, a versatile frame that’s available
in two formats."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
August
19, 2019
Column
Two
Floyd Landis: Tour of Utah demand
that team change name was 'personal'.
"We
were told the team could come to the race as
long as no 'Floyd's' branding appeared
anywhere," Landis told Cyclingnews by
phone from Denver on Sunday afternoon." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Rob Jones)
August
19, 2019
Riders praise Tour of Utah's
shortened stages.
"The
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah tinkered with the
racing formula slightly in 2019, choosing to
offer shorter stages that the riders at the
post-race press conference universally praised
for the added level of excitement they brought
to the seven-day 2.HC race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
19, 2019
Ben Hermans: I look forward to
working with Dan Martin.
"Ben
Hermans jumped up a spot at this year's Larry
H. Miller Tour of Utah after having finished
second last year, claiming the overall win in
Park City on Sunday after taking the race lead
four days earlier on Powder Mountain." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
19, 2019
Ben Healy takes Ireland’s first
Tour de l’Avenir win since Stephen Roche.
"Ben
Healy, a first-year U23 rider competing in his
first Tour de l’Avenir, has taken a stage in
the French race this afternoon."
(stickybottle.com)
August
19, 2019
What bike for Paris Brest Paris?
As 1,200km randonnée gets underway.
"It’s
one of the biggest and most famous
long-distance cycling events in the world, and
it started at the weekend. It’s Paris Brest
Paris, a 1,200km randonnée that truly
challenges stamina and mental fortitude." (road.cc) (David
Arthur)
August
19, 2019
Keeping cycling simple.
"You
can be a very good cyclist without worrying
about watts per kilogram. Before dropping a
pile of cash on a power meter, ask yourself if
you are ready to add all those numbers to your
rides."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Getty Images)
August
19, 2019
How to identify any type of
cyclist from the contents of their pockets.
"With
the size of cycling sunglasses on a constant
upwards trajectory towards comedy value,
there’s little chance of any of us getting
close to those figurative windows to the
soul."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
19, 2019
Six tips for riding better in a
group.
"Group
riding is a collective effort that can, and
should, be one of the most enjoyable ways that
you can spend time on your bicycle. Here are a
few tips to make future bunch rides better and
safer experiences for everyone involved."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
August
19, 2019
Specialized Roubaix Comp Shimano
Ultegra Di2 Review.
"The
brand new top of the range Roubaix absolutely
flew around the Paris Roubaix boasting a
phenomenal 5 of the top 10 spots, as well as
the win. The Specialized Roubaix really is one
of the best one day road bikes we’ve ever
seen."
(cyclestore.co.uk) Jack Schofield
August
19, 2019
Column
Three
August
19, 2019
Dumoulin begins new chapter with
move to Jumbo Visma.
"Dutch
superstar breaks his contract with Sunweb to
move to rival Jumbo Visma that has
implications across the peloton." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August
19, 2019
Tom Dumoulin signs for Jumbo
Visma.
"Dumoulin
will join what is already one of the strongest
Grand Tour outfits in the sport. Primož Roglič
and Steven Kruijswijk are established GC
contenders and will both race at this month’s
Vuelta a España, while the likes of George
Bennett, Laurens De Plus and Tony Martin are
among a wealth of strong domestiques at the
Dutch squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
19, 2019
Victor Campenaerts confirms move
to Dimension Data.
"The
Belgian pro will be joining the South African
outfit, which will be rebranded as Team NTT
next season, and hopes to target some major
time trial victories."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
19, 2019
Sam Bennett secures extra places
for Irish team at World Road Champs.
"Sam
Bennett’s recent run of form since he returned
to racing after his national title win in
Derry City in July has ensured Ireland can
enter six elite riders at the World
Championships in Yorkshire."
(stickybottle.com)
August
19, 2019
Rising star Lily Williams taking a
multi-disciplined approach to racing.
"For
Lily Williams, finishing college was the
excuse she needed to save herself from the
untenable toll of an elite running career.
Williams was fast (her 4:42 mile remains a
Florida high school state record), and she
never slowed down."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy Snowy Mountain
Photography
August
19, 2019
Eisel to race on in 2020 and bring
up 20 years as a pro.
"Bernhard
Eisel is set to continue racing for another
year, expressing his desire to take his career
into a 20th season, although it would not be
with his current team, Dimension Data." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August
19, 2019
Best aero road bikes 2019.
"The
popularity of aero road bikes has been on a
consistent upward trajectory over the past
decade. The fascination with going faster by
using less energy has long been considered the
holy-grail in cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
August
19, 2019
Trending topics.
"Tires
are wider, jerseys are jazzier and sprockets
are now available by the dozen. The latest
developments in design from aero bikes to -
whisper it - suspension."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Benedict Campbell
August
19, 2019
Use latex inner tubes for lowest
rolling resistance says AeroCoach test.
"What
inner tube to use isn’t often a question most
cyclists worry about until they’re shopping
for a replacement, but if you’re interested in
a marginal gain, choose latex inner tubes
shows a new test by AeroCoach."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
August
19, 2019
Orro announces Venturi Evo &
Shimano GRX-equipped Terra C.
"Orro
has released details of a new Venturi Evo
that's cheaper than its existing Venturi STC,
a Terra C gravel bike built up with Shimano's
GRX 600 gravel groupset, and several more
exciting updates for 2020."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August
19, 2019
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