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Column
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August
31, 2019
Vuelta a Espana: Arndt wins stage
8, Nicolas Edet takes red jersey.
"Nikias
Arndt (Team Sunweb) takes it! He wins stage 8
in the rain! Aranburu and van der Sande took
second and third behind Arndt."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August
31, 2019
Hardest first week ever? Peloton
feeling pinch after intense Vuelta opening.
"A
brutal eight days of racing has trimmed the GC
field to a foursome and left a weary peloton
in its wake."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
August
31, 2019
Vuelta Stage 9 Preview: Don’t Hold
Back.
"he
way this Vuelta has been designed, it is a
good three weeks to be a breakaway artist.
Stage eight was just one part of a series in
stages just perfect for nabbing a win or a
jersey, with Nikias Arndt and Nicolas Edet the
beneficiary today."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August
31, 2019
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España 2019 -
stage 8.
"Never
mind ‘Where’s Wout’. Where’s Team Ineos?
Having missed the boat as early as stage 2 and
thrown in the GC towel, they need to land a
stage or two to avoid this race being a
complete waste of time. Poels is probably
their best bet – although I fully expect to
see a fourth stage win in a row for a rider
from Spain."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019
/ Zac Williams/Alex Broadway/SWpix.com
August
31, 2019
Five and a half reasons to tune
into La Vuelta this weekend.
"If
you're just waking up to the fact that another
Grand Tour is on, it's a good time to jump
back in!"
(sbs.com.au) (Getty Images)
August
31, 2019
Column
Two
Van der Breggen wins GP de Plouay.
"Anna
van der Breggen (Boels Dolmans) has added the
GP de Plouay-Lorient Agglomération Trophée WNT
to an already impressive palmarès. When the
World champion attacked on the first climb of
the final lap, nobody could keep up with her." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August
31, 2019
Asgreen wins stage 3 at
Deutschland Tour.
"Jasper
Stuyven moves into overall lead with one stage
remaining."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August
31, 2019
Naked Bikes Bike Bling.
"Naked
Bikes Bike Bling is described as "a tuxedo for
your bike". Traditionally, we've had to choose
between gloss and matt products, to cater for
different finishes, but this can be applied
quickly and easily to both, with consistently
good, lasting results."
(road.cc) Shaun Audane
August
31, 2019
2019 Tour of Britain Live Feed.
"Tour of Britain 2019 – stage 1 (Glasgow - Kirkcudbright 201.5km) LIVE STREAM. Saturday, 7 September, starts at 15:00pm CET (Central Europe), 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) August
31, 2019
Column
Three
August
31, 2019
Nino Schurter makes it eight at
Mont-Sainte-Anne.
"The
extra work paid off, and Schurter leaves
Mont-Sainte-Anne with two more world champion
titles. Saturday’s elite men’s XCO adds to
Switzerland’s XC Team Relay victory, where
Schurter, riding the anchor leg, pulled his
team into the lead in the races dying
moments."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Peter Kraiker
August
31, 2019
Peter Sagan shows off mountain
bike skills as he ‘trains’ for Yorkshire Worlds.
"GoPro
footages shows the Slovakian enjoying himself
on a mountain bike trail as he gears up to
finish his season in Yorkshire."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty & Peter
Sagan/Twitter)
August
31, 2019
What Ayesha McGowan learned at the
Colorado Classic.
"Ayesha
McGowan participated in the three-day Colorado
Classic with the ALP Cycles team as part of
her mission to become a professional cyclist." (velonews.com)
August
31, 2019
Trek Segafredo extends contract of
Alex Kirsch.
"Trek
Segafredo extended a two-year contract with
Luxembourger Alex Kirsch. Kirsch, 27, first
joined the team in 2019 and his strong
performances throughout the first part of the
season have earned him a new contract."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August
31, 2019
FSA System rear hub e-bike motor
powers road, gravel, commuting & more!.
"Full
Speed Ahead just announced their new FSA
System e-bike motor. Meant for road, gravel
& commuter bikes, the rear hub drive unit
provides a maximum of 250 watts of assist,
pulling from a 250Wh battery inside the down
tube."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
August
31, 2019
Column
One
August
30, 2019
Vuelta a Espana: Valverde wins
stage 7.
"López
retakes the red jersey, six seconds up on
Roglič. Valverde is 16 seconds down, while
Quintana is 27 seconds back. Only seven other
riders were within a minute of Valverde today.
What a brutal 4km climb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August
30, 2019
Van Garderen abandons Vuelta a
España as EF Education First tries to rally.
"The
toll of Thursday's crash continued to be felt
as injuries prove too much for Tejay van
Garderen, who abandoned the Vuelta with a
fractured finger and other injuries." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
30, 2019
EF Education First vow to continue
fighting at Vuelta a España 2019 after
disastrous day of crashes.
"Both
Urán and Carthy suffered broken left
collarbones and will need surgery, while van
Garderen, who suffered heavy road rash on his
right side and had significant pain in one of
his fingers, was able to finish the stage but
the team were unsure if he would start stage
seven."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
30, 2019
Quintana insists that Valverde is
Movistar’s Vuelta a Espana leader.
"The
confusion surrounding Movistar's leadership
hierarchy in the Vuelta a España appears to
have been laid to rest after Nairo Quintana
told Spanish media that teammate Alejandro
Valverde is heading the squad's bid to win the
race for a second time in four years." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
30, 2019
Column
Two
Deutschland Tour: Kristoff wins
stage 2.
"Kristoff
wins the stage, Colbrelli finishes in second
place and Lampaert finishes in third place.
Kristoff takes over race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) August
30, 2019
Italian champion Davide Formolo
abandons Vuelta a Espana.
"The
nasty crash that blighted yesterday’s stage at
the Vuelta a Espana has forced another
retirement. Having fallen hard on his pelvis,
Bora Hansgrohe’s Davide Formolo has been
unable to start today’s stage."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves
August
30, 2019
The Musette: Giro, Garmin and
more.
"The
Imperial marks Giro's most sophisticated shoe
to date - both from a visual and performance
perspective. Cloaked in a meld of cutting-edge
materials the Imperials naturally have a
premium feel about them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
August
30, 2019
TruTrainer SmartLoad Power
Rollers: Roller Training With Power.
"Do
you think that indoor cycling training only
means hours of slogging away on a stationary
bike? Do you hate trainers but love their
ability to enable quality workouts by closely
controlling resistance and wattage? The
TruTrainer Smartload Power rollers combine the
best of all worlds by pairing a set of smooth
rollers with their new SmartLoad resistance
feature."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Stephen Cheung
August
30, 2019
Bike of The Week: Look Huez 785
RS.
"For
2020 the legacy French brand is rolling out a
wider-than-ever variety of road, aero, gravel
and e-bikes, and the optimum all-rounder is
the 785 Huez RS Disc. Available with a 12
speed SRAM Force eTap or Shimano Ultegra
drivetrain with Vittoria carbon wheels and
Mavic SpeedRelease thru-axles. Available in
five sizes starting at $6000."
(roadbikeaction.com)
August
30, 2019
Column
Three
August
30, 2019
Chris Froome back on bike for
first time since crash.
"The
four-time Tour de France winner lost four
pints of blood and suffered fractures to his
femur, elbow, sternum and vertebra and was
placed in intensive care after crashing during
a recon of the stage four time trial course at
the French race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (@Nico_isn / Instagram
& Ineos)
August
30, 2019
Nathan Haas signs for Cofidis.
"Nathan
Haas will leave a Katusha Alpecin team mired
in uncertainty and ride for Cofidis next year,
signing a two-year contract with the
WorldTour-hopeful French team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
30, 2019
With Dumoulin, Jumbo Visma may
have more stars than opportunities.
"The
Dutch team is overflowing with talent, and the
arrival of Holland's biggest cycling star next
season will present a challenge for team brass
to keep all of its stars happy and racing." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
30, 2019
The world (of cycling) according
to Alejandro Valverde.
"The
world champion before he wore the rainbows.
Alejandro Valverde opens up about his fears
and his fitness, friends and rivals, his early
years in cycling and the dwindling days he has
left in the sport."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Timm Kölln / Zac
Williams/SWpix.com
August
30, 2019
‘This is one of the biggest
disappointments of my career’.
"I
think this is one of the biggest
disappointments I’ve had in my career. I’d
worked so hard to get back to this level and
it was a new opportunity to show that I was at
this level again."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
30, 2019
Shimano S-Phyre R Glasses.
"The
Shimano S-Phyre R glasses might look slightly
retro compared with some, but the photochromic
optics and protection rival others that I've
tested recently. "
(road.cc) Shaun Audane
August
30, 2019
Eurobike 2019: All the news, tech
and highlights from Eurobike.
"Eurobike
2019 will see more than 1400 exhibitors
showcase their hard work to the industry and
global cycling press. This year's show will
undoubtedly be packed full of the latest tech,
bikes, kit and accessories, as well as the
weird and wonderful creations from the world
of cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Eurobike)
August
30, 2019
Column
One
August
29, 2019
Vuelta a Espana: Jesus Herrada
wins stage 6.
"Jesus
Herrada (Cofidis) wins stage 6 of the Vuelta a
España. Teuns is second at six seconds,
followed by Godon and Gesink at 20 seconds.
Teuns will be the new overall leader." (cyclingnews.com) (Miguel Riopa/Getty Images Sport) August
29, 2019
Uran, Carthy, Roche abandon Vuelta
a Espana after big crash.
"Rigoberto
Urán (EF Education First) and Nicolas Roche
(Team Sunweb) abandoned the Vuelta a España
after being involved in a massive crash with
less than 90km left on stage 6. The extent of
their injuries are unknown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
August
29, 2019
'No excuses' for de la Cruz after
missing stage win and lead at Vuelta a Espana.
"David
de la Cruz got Team Ineos back on the front
foot after a terrible start to the Vuelta a
España on Thursday, but he fell short of
taking the victory or overall lead on stage 6,
his struggles on the final climb hardly
inspiring him with confidence despite his rise
up the general classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
29, 2019
Plenty of questions and few
answers in Vuelta's first setpiece GC battle.
"The
Vuelta a España's first summit finish on
Wednesday has seen Miguel Angel Lopez and his
Astana team regain the upper hand in the GC
battle, but it is far too soon and his lead is
far too precarious for the Colombian to be
called the definitive favorite." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August
29, 2019
‘Hopefully I’m good enough to
represent the country well’: Geraint Thomas on
his Yorkshire World Championship time trial
ambitions.
"Thomas
returns to racing with his Team Ineos squad at
the Deutschland Tour this week, having last
raced at the Tour de France where he finished
second overall behind Egan Bernal."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
29, 2019
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España 2019 -
stage 7.
"There’s
a heck of a lot of mountains still to climb in
this race. It’s hard to see the top contenders
controlling the break every single day, so I’m
plumping for a total wildcard, much like the
excellent Madrazo on Tuesday."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019
/ Zac Williams/Alex Broadway/SWpix.com
August
29, 2019
Column
Two
Deutschland Tour: Pascal Ackermann
wins stage 1.
"German,
Pascal Ackermann, takes race lead.
Alexander Kristoff finishes in second place, Simone Consonni in third." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) August
29, 2019
GP de Plouay 2019 - Preview.
"On
August 31, the UCI Women’s WorldTour returns
to the Breton village of Plouay for the 18th
edition of the GP de Plouay-Lorient
Agglomération Trophée WNT. Plouay is only a
small village with fewer than 6,000
inhabitants, but it has a long tradition in
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August
29, 2019
How the Colorado Classic upended
pro cycling’s broadcast model.
"The
Colorado Classic developed a cost-cutting way
to televise the race that upended pro
cycling's traditional - and expensive -
broadcast model."
(velonews.com)
August
29, 2019
Inside the Lux women’s junior
development team.
"The
Lux women's team uses a composite strategy to
bring focus to junior racing development,
giving young riders a more experienced team
leader to rally around."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
29, 2019
Pogačar not wasting any time.
"For
a rider who isn’t old enough to order a beer
after becoming the youngest winner of a
WorldTour stage-race in May at the Amgen Tour
of California, the 20-year-old Slovenian is
already impressing."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Harry How/Getty
Images)
August
29, 2019
FSA WE Wireless groupset nabs its
first Grand Tour win.
"FSA’s
wireless groupset has been a long time in the
making and has been raced intermittently in
both the men’s and women’s professional
pelotons for many years."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Burgos BH /
PhotoGomez
August
29, 2019
Look Geo-Trekking pedals bring
performance, visibility to urban & adventure
riders.
"Look’s all-new Geo Trekking line mixes hybrid clipless & platform pedals designed for both pedaling performance and ease-of-use on & off-road. Each of three new pedals share a flat platform body & single-sided recessed clipless design, plus a new high-powered, rechargeable Vision light system for exponentially improved visibility." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson) August
29, 2019
The best gravel and adventure
bikes you can buy for under £1000.
"If
you want some dirty drop bar action but don't
want to dent your bank account, read on for
the best in test."
(road.cc)
August
29, 2019
Column
Three
August
29, 2019
Road marking reflectors likely
cause of Lambrecht's fatal crash, investigators
say.
"Reflectors
built into the side of the road were
responsible for Bjorg Lambrecht's fatal crash
at the Tour de Pologne, according to an
investigation by the Public Prosecutor in
Poland. The 22-year-old Lotto Soudal rider
died from his injuries after the crash on
stage 3 of the race earlier this month." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August
29, 2019
Garmin Fenix 6 Series In-Depth
Review.
"The
Fenix 6 series is a slate of more than a dozen
different watch variants, with battery life
extending upwards of 120 days. Yes, days. And
GPS-on time for ultra-type scenarios at nearly
150 hours. Or in full expedition mode GPS-on
time at 56 days. Yes, again, days." (dcrainmaker.com)
August
29, 2019
Cannondale Topstone Carbon
long-term review: A superb ride, a few quirks.
"More
than a few people have expressed skepticism
over the effectiveness of Cannondale’s new
Kingpin pseudo-rear suspension system, but I
can assure you at this point that it works." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
August
29, 2019
Technological wonders from POC.
"Helmets
embedded with NFC tech, sunglasses that change
tint with the weather and natural
break-friendly bib shorts for women. POC
really are going to be spoiling us with their
wares."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Benedict Campbell /
POC sports
August
29, 2019
Saris unveils H3 smart trainer
& MP1 moving platform for indoor riding.
"The
Saris Cycling Group is rebranding to include
all of its products under the Saris name -
including its indoor trainers formerly
marketed as CycleOps - and is introducing a
new H3 direct drive smart trainer along with
an MP1 motion platform that moves both
side-to-side and fore/aft when you ride
indoors."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August
29, 2019
WolfTooth Components releases new
nickel-plated chainrings for Shimano Hyperglide
+
"WolfTooth
Components is sharing the latest products from
their collaboration with Cane Creek. These
nickel-plated chainrings were designed to look
great with Cane Creek eeWings, the legendary
titanium cranks from their friends in
Fletcher, North Carolina."
(bikeworldnews.com) Ron Callahan
August
29, 2019
Column
One
August
28, 2019
Vuelta a Espana: Madrazo wins
stage 5 summit finish, Lopez in Red.
"An
insane climb from Madrazo. He's been dropped
maybe 4, 5 times but has come back every time
and now he's riding to victory! Madrazo wins
stage 5 of the Vuelta! Bol takes second place,
11 seconds down. Herrada crosses the line in
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
August
28, 2019
Into the mountains: Vuelta a
Espana hits first summit finish on stage 5.
"The
Vuelta a España's first trio of key mountain
stages kick off with Wednesday's lengthy
incursion inland from the coast to a
tougher-than-usual first-week summit finish at
Javalambre."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele)
August
28, 2019
Walscheid relegated for apparent
headbutt at Vuelta a Espana.
"Team
Sunweb have ‘fully accepted’ the relegation of
Max Walscheid in the sprint finish on stage 4
of the Vuelta a España on Tuesday, after the
German appeared to headbutt another rider." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
28, 2019
Five talking points from stage
four of the Vuelta a España 2019.
"When
Fabio Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) and Sam
Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe) both lunged for the
line in the sprint to the finish, neither
rider was sure who had won it."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
28, 2019
Vuelta Stage 6 Preview: Don’t Miss
the Start.
"Stage
six brings more climbing and, in all
likelihood, more breakaway success. It’s got
all the signs: a tough start to force a strong
breakaway and some further climbs towards the
end."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August
28, 2019
Column
Two
Eight women’s teams apply for new
UCI WorldTour license.
"Teams
receiving the new status will be required to
pay riders a minimum wage and to field a squad
for all UCI WorldTour ranked races."
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo by Charlie
Crowhurst/Getty Images
August
28, 2019
Fitbit Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know.
"Like
clock-work, Fitbit has released a new
smartwatch for the fall and upcoming holiday
buying season. However, with the new Fitbit
Versa 2, they’ve also announced a clear shift
in strategy away from “episodic device sales
”, as CEO James Park put it, towards a premium
services revenue model."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
28, 2019
Richard Carapaz returns to racing
following injury that scuppered Vuelta a España
ride.
"The
Ecuadorian crashed less than a week ahead of
the start of the 2019 Vuelta in Torrevieja,
injuring his shoulder. He had been due to head
up the team alongside Nairo Quintana and world
champion Alejandro Valverde."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
August
28, 2019
What is the Best Aero Bike of
2019?
"Call
it coincidence maybe, but how is it you might
wonder that an industry that fancies itself as
a collective of independent-minded brands with
a high level of proprietary design and
marketing skills would find themselves
simultaneously using the 2019 model year to
launch all-new aero road bikes?"
(roadbikeaction.com)
August
28, 2019
USA Cycling names team for 2019
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
"USA
Cycling announced today the final roster of
athletes representing the United States in
both cross country and downhill at the 2019
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships taking
place August 28 - September 1, 2019 in
Mont-Saint-Anne, Canada."
(bikeworldnews.com)
August
28, 2019
USA Cycling will continue national
team program at domestic races.
"Throughout
2019 the U.S. national team model has become
an important training tool for USA Cycling.
For years, the national federation has sent
its talented riders to race overseas with one
of its various national teams for juniors,
U-23 riders, and even elites."
(velonews.com) Michael Better
August
28, 2019
7 Performance Tips for Gravel
Racing.
"Last
weekend I competed in the best gravel race
I’ve ever entered, the SBT GRVLrace in
Steamboat Springs, CO. From the level of
organization to the remote, scenic areas we
raced through, and the feed stations to the
after-party, it was a tremendous event and one
I highly recommend for anyone."
(roadbikeaction.com) Chris Carmichael
August
28, 2019
Column
Three
Lotto Soudal suspend performance
manager De Weert.
"Lotto
Soudal's performance manager, Kevin De Weert,
has been "temporarily suspended, effective
immediately" following an as-yet unnamed
incident that occurred last Friday, the day
before the start of the Vuelta a España, which
De Weert was attending, the team has
announced."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
28, 2019
Sam Bennett in battle to free
himself from Bora Hansgrohe, according to
sources.
"According
to sources, it is understood Bennett will ride
with Deceuninck Quick Step if the matter is
cleared in his favor by the UCI. Deceuninck
Quick Step’s star sprinter Elia Viviani will
race for Cofidis in 2020, a move that makes
room for Bennett’s arrival."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
28, 2019
Mark Cavendish returns to track.
"Mark
Cavendish will look to put a disappointing
road season behind him by returning to the
track and the London Six Day this October." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
August
28, 2019
Five cool things about the Sigma
ROX 12.0.
"We've
found positioning to be quick and accurate,
picking up GPS and GLONASS signals. It's
compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth, you can
get advanced power data and connect to any
current electronic groupset."
(road.cc)
August
28, 2019
Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich
fined for assaulting prostitute.
"The
assault last August, in which Ullrich choked
his victim in a five-star hotel room in
Frankfurt, resulted in the 45-year-old former
T-Mobile and Bianchi rider being admitted to a
psychiatric hospital."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael (Heidas)
August
28, 2019
Use Strava to find out how many
unique miles you’ve ridden.
"Ever
wonder how many unique miles (or kilometers)
you’ve ridden? Curious how adventurous you
really are, compared to your friends? There’s
an app for that."
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
August
28, 2019
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