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Mollema wins Il Lombardia with
solo attack.
"Bauke
Mollema (Trek Segafredo) wins Il Lombardia.
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) out-sprints Egan
Bernal (Ineos) for second, while Jakob
Fulgsang (Astana) takes fourth just behind
them."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Marco
Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)
October
12, 2019
Mollema's Il Lombardia win gives
Trek Segafredo a perfect end of season.
"Bauke Mollema continued Trek Segafredo's incredible end-of-season turnaround with his victory at Il Lombardia on Saturday, gathering the rewards of a long career of hard work, aggressive racing but little success." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) October
12, 2019
Lombardia Corsa: Up Close.
"I
chased already 10 different times this race
and I know that it’s a very particular
classic. Many riders are tired and several
others are already thinking to their vacation,
after a long season on the bike. But there’s a
bunch of them who are still very hungry, for
different reasons."
(pezcyclingnews.com) A. Federico
October
12, 2019
Vincenzo Nibali doubts form ahead
of Il Lombardia.
"Vincenzo
Nibali is a two-time winner of Il Lombardia
and the Italian tifosi are hoping he can
continue his series of wins in alternate
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October
12, 2019
2019 Giro di Lombardia LIVE
stream.
"2019 Giro di Lombardia LIVE October 12, Italy. Race starts Saturday at 10:30am CET (4:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:59pm CET (10:59am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (cycling.today) October
12,
2019
Column
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Bauke Mollema says rivals may have
underestimated him.
"I
knew I had to go because when the guys were
attacking on the Civiglio they were more
explosive than me,” Mollema said after his
win. “So when they slowed down I knew it was
my moment to go and I can always keep going."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
October
12, 2019
Five talking points from Il
Lombardia 2019.
"Bauke Mollema no doubt rode a fantastic race to secure his first ever Monument, countering at the right time following a series of attacks that had drained the group of favorites, before getting his head down and powering the final 18km all the way to the finish line." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October
12, 2019
Putting The Super In Superbike:
Wilier Triestina Zero SLR.
"Wilier
Triestina has a new lightweight superbike
that’s ready to tackle the imposing slopes of
the Dolomites in the Italian company’s
backyard. It’s called the Zero SLR, and it’s a
race bike chasing the elusive perfect balance
of feathery weight, stiffness and
aerodynamics."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
October
12, 2019
The stuff they don’t tell you
about riding in the rain.
"We’re
a nation obsessed with the weather forecast,
and as cyclists, we generally avoid riding in
the rain if we can. That said, some people
actually enjoy riding in the rain, but for
most, it’s a necessary evil."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
October
12, 2019
Kona Bike Count 2019 Power Meter
Analysis: 10 Years of Data.
"Once again, it’s time for the big dance that is Kona. Or more technically - the Vega Ironman World Championships. However, this marks the 10th year that power meters have been tracked at Kona." (dcrainmaker.com) October
12, 2019
FayetteCross 2019: Curtis White
Excels in Sloppy Day 2 Mudfest.
"Curtis
White (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld) had a
strong start to the season, winning in solo
fashion on Day 2 of Rochester Cyclocross and
racing well at the two U.S. World Cups. One
month does not a season make, so White has now
turned his eye toward the Cincinnati C1
weekend and the Pan-American Championships
coming up in a few weeks."
(cxmagazine.com) Kai Caddy
October
12, 2019
Paris Tours 2019 Live Dashboard.
"2019 Paris Tours LIVE October 13, France. Start time: Sunday Oct 13 11:25 CET (2:25 AM PDT). Earliest live video: 15:25 CET (6:25 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 16:54 CET (7:54 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) October
12, 2019
Column
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Here are all the riders retiring
at the end of the 2019 season.
"As
we near the end of the season, we are left
with no option but to sit quietly and wait
patiently for the 2020 season to come around,
while riders take some well-earned time off
before beginning their training regimes once
more."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
October
12, 2019
Primoz Roglic finishes season at
top of UCI World Ranking.
"Jumbo Visma is finishing a very successful season with Dylan Groenewegen provisionally as the rider with the most victories and Primoz Roglic on the top of the UCI World Ranking." (cyclingpub.com) Jonathan Roorda October
12, 2019
Sutherland to ride Paris Tours the
day after Il Lombardia.
"Rory
Sutherland will ride both Il Lombardia and
Paris Tours this weekend, taking a late flight
from Milan on Saturday night to be at the
start of Paris Tours on Sunday morning in
order to ensure that his UAE Team Emirates
squad have the minimum number of five riders
to be able to start the French race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
October
12, 2019
Lezyne Mega XL Loaded GPS review.
"Lezyne
has been gradually upscaling its GPS range in
size and capability and, as you’d expect, the
Mega XL is its largest GPS yet." (bikeradar.com)
Guy Kesteven
October
12, 2019
Start Lists: Shimano / Floyd’s of
Leadville US Open p/b Trek Boulder / Panaracer.
"This
weekend marks the first double domestic UCI
weekend of the 2019 season. The East Coast
race is in Baltimore at Charm City Cross, and
the western race is the 2019 Shimano / Floyd’s
of Leadville US Open p/b Trek Boulder /
Panaracer."
(cxmagazine.com) (Twitter)
October
12, 2019
2019 Telenet Superprestige
Cyclocross Gieten, Netherlands LIVE stream.
"The
2019 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross at
Gieten, Netherlands is Sunday, October 13.
There will be live streams for both the elite
women's and men's races.
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am U.S. Eastern (Superprestige Ladies Trophy). Elite Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) October
12, 2019
Column
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October
11, 2019
Lombardia Preview.
"The
long season draws to an end and there’s a
final flourish this weekend with Il Lombardia
this Saturday and the bonus Paris-Tours on
Sunday. There’s an autumnal feel as the leaves
begin to turn across Europe and still the
chance for several riders to define their
seasons."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October
11, 2019
Woods: Roglic is the rider to beat
at Il Lombardia.
"Michael
Woods' impressive solo victory at Milan Torino
has boosted his confidence for Il Lombardia
and rightly gave him a place in the list of
eight big-name riders who are expected to
fight for victory in the final Monument of the
2019 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October
11, 2019
Morabito takes final bow as Gaudu
leads FDJ at Il Lombardia.
"Saturday’s
Il Lombardia will signify something of a
changing of the guard at Groupama FDJ. With
last year’s champion Thibaut Pinot absent,
23-year-old David Gaudu will lead the line for
the French team, while 36-year-old Steve
Morabito races for the final time." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
11, 2019
Column
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Roglic and Bernal battle at Il
Lombardia for rider of the year honors.
"Who
has had a better season: Egan Bernal or Primoz
Roglic? Il Lombardia could feature a showdown
between the two stars of 2019. " (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
11, 2019
Tour de France 2020: Route rumors.
"
2020 route could contain plenty of unusual
twists including early mountain tests, a
Planche des Belles Filles time trial, and a
final phase in Jura and Vosges mountains." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October
11, 2019
Power output isn’t compromised in
a super-low sprint position.
"Caleb
Ewan’s sprint position has become something of
a fascination in recent years. Here at
CyclingTips we’ve written a handful of
articles on the subject, largely because
there’s been a bunch of research showing how
effective the position is."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October
11, 2019
Trek Segafredo: A sleeping giant
about to awake.
"The
2019 UCI Road World Championships saw a raft
of nationalities land on the podiums but one
of the underlying themes from Yorkshire was
the success enjoyed by Trek Segafredo, with
three new world champions crowned over the
week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek)
October
11, 2019
Best road bike deals for October
2019.
"With
Black Friday around the corner, is now the
right time to buy a new road bike?
Cyclingnews' has collated the best road bike
deals to help you decide."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Trek Bicycles)
October
11, 2019
Paris Tours 2019: A hard groad for
hard riders.
"Last
year, Paris Tours organizers changed up the
route of the 100+ year old race to include
around 11kms of gravel secteurs in the final
part of the 217km one-day race. Deceuninck
Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere vowed never
to return."
(sbs.com.au) Source: ASO
October
11, 2019
Column
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Raymond Poulidor’s condition has
‘improved significantly’.
"The
83-year-old is apparently slowly recovering
from treatment according to Bernard Verret, a
journalist and long-time friend of Poulidor,
who visited him in the hospital on Thursday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
October
11, 2019
Superprestige and DVV Trofee
cyclocross to offer equal prize money.
"The
moves follow a growing trend for equality
around cycling, with several road races
offering equal prize money in recent years.
Races to make the move include the UCI Road
World Championships (since 2012), Tour of
California, Tour Down Under, Tour of
Britain/Women's Tour, Tour de Yorkshire and
the RideLondon Classic/Classique." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images Sport)
October
11, 2019
Chaves stays put with Mitchelton
Scott.
"After
a rough 2018 suffering through illness, Chaves
bounced back this season, and was rewarded
with a contract extension."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jim Fryer / BrakeThrough
Media
October
11, 2019
Q&A: Megan Jastrab breaks down
her world championship win in Yorkshire.
"Megan
Jastrab put on a tactical masterclass during
her junior women’s world championship road
race victory in Yorkshire. The 17-year-old
Californian anticipated the crucial attack
that occurred with 3km to go and then followed
the move."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
October
11, 2019
Ten Dam calling stop on career
after Lombardia.
"Laurens
ten Dam, a fan-favorite for many Americans,
confirmed his retirement earlier this season
and Lombardia will mark the final career of
his career."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October
11, 2019
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Bernal wins Gran Piemonte.
"Egan
Bernal claimed the first one-day race victory
of his career at Gran Piemonte on Thursday,
triumphing atop Oropa to cap a devastating
Team Ineos performance in a revamped edition
of the Italian Classic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October
10, 2019
Egan Bernal: ‘Sosa was almost
stronger than me.’
"Team
Ineos were remarkable in their dominance
during the final of the Italian one-day race,
leading the peloton for the entire final and
holding an unmatchable pace to set up their
man Bernal."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
10, 2019
UCI releases full calendar for new
ProSeries races.
"Starting
on January 1st, 2020, men’s professional
cycling will operate under a new structure,
aimed at “improving the narrative” of the
cycling season."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stephen
Pond/Getty Images)
October
10, 2019
Boels Dolmans outlines
profitability of women’s cycling while seeking
sponsors.
"The
world’s best ranked women’s cycling team for
four years running, Boels Dolmans, has
produced a document outlining the
profitability of women’s cycling as it seeks a
new title sponsor for 2021."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
October
10, 2019
Froome confirms Tour at center of
2020 ambitions.
"The
34-year-old, who hasn’t raced since a horrific
crash in June, posted a message Thursday on
social media confirming that the Tour de
France is at the center of his ambitions for
the 2020 season."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October
10, 2019
2019 Gran Piemonte Live Feed.
"Gran Piemonte 2019 (Agliè - Santuario di Oropa 183km) LIVE STREAM. Thursday, 10 October, starts at 14:45pm CET (Central Europe), 08:45am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) October
10, 2019
Column
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How Lennard Zinn and Ian Thompson
built an unbreakable road bike for heavy riders.
"Over
the last decade, Lennard Zinn worked with
retired rugby player Ian Thompson to design a
high-end road bicycle for heavy riders. The
project produced plenty of broken parts and
lessons learned."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
October
10, 2019
Women’s teams of 2020: Who’s
committing to the UCI’s new guidelines, who’s
not, and why.
"The
coming season sees the first steps toward
seismic reforms in women’s cycling, scheduled
to be phased in over the coming three seasons.
The practical effect of this is a split of the
women’s peloton from one division - UCI
Women’s Teams - into two - UCI WorldTeams and
UCI Women’s Continental Teams."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
October
10, 2019
Top names come together for fifth
and final Monument at Il Lombardia - Preview.
"The
season has once again flown by, and this
Saturday sees the fifth and final Monument of
the year - Il Lombardia - pit some of the
world's biggest names against each other
during the hilly Italian one-day Classic." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
10, 2019
Damiano Cunego: For the love of
falling leaves.
"You
have to be born for this race.” Three-time Il
Lombardia champion, Damiano Cunego, on what he
remembers of his victories, what it takes to
win, and who he thinks stands a chance this
Saturday."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside/L'Equipe
October
10, 2019
Column
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Raymond Poulidor seriously ill in
the hospital.
"Raymond Poulidor
- nicknamed 'The Eternal Second', due to him
having finished second at the Tour three
times, and third five times - was at first
thought to be suffering from fatigue following
another Tour de France, where he works each
year as an ambassador for yellow-jersey
sponsor Crédit Lyonnais."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October
10, 2019
Season end sees several top names
without contracts.
"Americans
Phinney and Bookwalter among those to end the
season without a deal in place for 2020, along
with 2019 stars Dennis and Bennett." (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October
10, 2019
'If Van der Poel’s there it’ll be
the Van der Poel show.'
"If
Van der Poel’s there it’s going to be the Van
der Poel show," Tom Pidcock explained ahead of
the recent launch of his team for the upcoming
cyclocross season."
(cyclist.co.uk) Jack Elton-Walters
October
10, 2019
First Sports Tech Cloud Platform
& Incubator Announced by Zone5 Ventures.
"Today’s
post is gonna be a bit more on the geeky /
industry side of things, though, I suspect
most of you can see how this will ultimately
carry itself through to more choice in
consumer products down the road." (dcrainmaker.com)
October
10, 2019
Where have all the women’s bikes
gone? A look inside an ever-changing market.
"I
had my first experience with the women’s
specific movement in 2002. “I ride a Trek 6700
WSD,” my 12-year old self would say, smugly,
to my friends. They didn’t know what on earth
I was talking about, and neither did I." (cyclingtips.com)
Photo: Liv
October
10, 2019
The best cycling socks: colorful,
comfortable and cleverly constructed socks for
cycling.
"For
such a seemingly insignificant piece of kit,
cyclists have a strange affinity for socks,
and riders stress over every detail, from cuff
height to colors."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
October
10, 2019
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