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October
18, 2019
Katie Compton Makes 2019/20 Euro
Debut at Kermiscross Ardooie.
"With
World Cup Bern awaiting on Sunday, Katie
Compton (KFC Racing p/b Trek Knight) entered
Thursday’s Kermiscross Ardooie to shake off
some trans-Atlantic rust."
(cxmagazine.com) Featured image: Bart Hazen
October
18, 2019
World's best in cyclocross action
at both Superprestige and World Cup this
weekend.
"The
world's best cyclocross racers are in action
at both the second round of the Superprestige
series in Boom, Belgium, on Saturday and in
round three of the World Cup in Bern,
Switzerland, on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dejan Smaic)
October
18, 2019
The Sven Master.
"The
Sven Nys Cycling Center is without a doubt the
coolest cyclocross museum on earth; and this
has nothing to do with the fact that it may
also be the world’s only ’cross museum. The
details are dialed in and it is truly a ’cross
geek’s paradise."
(pelotonmagazine.com) mages by Daniel Ziegert
October
18, 2019
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross
Boom - Saturday 19th October 2019 - Livestream.
"This
Saturday sees the start of the Superprestige
Series return to Boom, with the parcours at
the Tomorrowland Festival Venue.
Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe." (cyclocrosss.com) October
18, 2019
Tour de France 2020: Descents the
key in the Pyrenees.
"The
first of the two Pyrenean tests will carry the
race 140 kilometres from Cazères, which sits
in the plains 60 kilometres south-west of
Toulouse, to Loudenvielle via the Menté, Balès
and Peyresourde passes, with the finish
located almost at the foot of the latter." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
18, 2019
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Round 3 - Bern, Switzerland - Sunday 20th
October 2019.
"The
World Cup Cyclocross returns to Europe this
Sunday, with the EKZ cross tour round in Bern,
Switzerland.
Elite Women - 12:00 UK, 13:00 Europe. Elite Men - 13:30 UK, 14:30 Europe." (cyclocrosss.com) October
18, 2019
Column
Two
Riders pay tribute to
‘inspirational’ Taylor Phinney.
"Taylor
Phinney (EF Education First), who announced
his retirement at 29 years old, left a mark in
the peloton. For those close to him, he is an
“inspirational” and “intelligent” rider to be
around."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
18, 2019
Hannah Barnes aims for victory at
Tour of Guangxi Women's WorldTour.
"Hannah
Barnes (Canyon SRAM) finished second in 2018
Tour of Guangxi and she will return to this
year's edition with a goal of placing one step
higher on the podium in Guilin." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
18, 2019
Dan McLay wins stage 2 of Tour of
Guangxi.
"Dan
McLay (EF Education First) won stage 2 of the
2019 Tour of Guangxi in China on Friday,
getting the better of Pascal Ackermann (Bora
Hansgrohe) and Matteo Trentin
(Mitchelton-Scott) in a bunch sprint finish to
the 152.3km stage from Beihai to Qinzhou." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
October
18, 2019
Flanders Classics to Expand UCI
World Cup to 16 Races, Preliminary Schedule
Released.
"The
UCI released its guide for applying to host
races for 2020/21, and with it comes a
tentative schedule of World Cup races." (cxmagazine.com)
Angelica Dixon
October
18, 2019
Zwift: Your complete guide.
"There
are a number of different indoor training apps
available, but Zwift is arguably the most
fully featured, and almost certainly the most
popular - reports suggest that over half a
million people have signed up for an account
so far."
(bikeradar.com) Ben Delaney
October
18, 2019
10 of the best bike pumps:
Mini-pumps, floor pumps and CO2 inflators.
"Having
a good pump at hand is important to avoid
being stranded at the side of the road or
sitting at home unable to go for a ride
because of a flat tire. While bike pumps come
in a wide range of designs, they can be
roughly categorized into three types." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Silca)
October
18, 2019
Velo Angel Glide Saddle.
"The
Velo Angel Glide is the spiritual successor to
whatever Velo model the Serfas Ghost was a
rebrand of. Its blend of minimalism and
performance focus is an excellent conceptual
match."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
October
18, 2019
Bosch developing new tech that
they say will bring "a giant leap forward in
e-mobility."
"Bosch
says their new silicon carbide microchips can
conduct electricity better, which will lead to
better range, smaller batteries and less
energy lost through heat."
(road.cc) bosch
October
18, 2019
Column
Three
UCI to explore ‘new avenues’ to
step up fight against doping.
"Cycling’s
governing body decided at the UCI Management
Committee, which met during the Yorkshire
World Championships, that they “would look
into the possibility” of working with the
International Testing Agency (ITA) on
anti-doping."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Fabrice
Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
October
18, 2019
Italian cycling pushes back
against UCI’s growing domination.
"Italy’s
cycling community isn’t blaming the UCI for
all of its current woes - it’s just saying the
cycling governing body isn’t helping." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
18, 2019
Laurens ten Dam to switch focus to
adventure riding after 17 years in professional
peloton.
"Laurens
ten Dam has called time on his career after 17
years as a professional. Il Lombardia, last
weekend - where he finished 94th - was his
final pro race, and he now says that he wants
to turn his attention to adventure riding, and
is aiming to do race such as the Dirty Kanza
and the Cape Epic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October
18, 2019
Hepburn extends with Mitchelton
Scott.
"Michael
Hepburn will remain with Mitchelton Scott
through to the end of the 2021 season after
signing a two-year extension with the team.
The Australian has been a part of the
GreenEdge set up since the team in 2012." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele)
October
18, 2019
Deceuninck Quick Step adds Vasilis
Anastopoulos and Franck Alaphilippe to coaching
team.
"The
team wants to continue its evolution and a
shape that keeps bringing victories and has
signed two of the highest regarded cycling
coaches: Anastopoulos and Alaphilippe." (cyclingpub.com)
October
18, 2019
Mark V Ultra Travel Bike.
"This
one is for traveling. It’s built up with rim
brakes and S&S couplings. The bike has
purple/violet bits from Chris King, Paul
Components, Phil Wood, and Cane Creek. By some
improbable chance, all are the same hue of
purple."
(bikehugger.com)
October
18, 2019
Eyewear Roundup: Tifosi “EnLivens”
things up; 100% goggles keep out the dust for
less.
"Whether
you’re heading into winter with an
ever-lowering sun blinding the road ahead, or
you’re heading into summer and need to keep
that all-day glare at a minimum, chances are
you’re still needing a pair of specs to
protect your retina."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
October
18, 2019
Column
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October
17, 2019
The Never Boring Career of Taylor
Phinney.
"He
was a world champion by age 17 (time trial),
and again four more times on the track. He was
the first American winner of the Paris Roubaix
Espoirs race at age 18, and the first rider
ever to win the race two consecutive years. He
turned pro on July 29, 2010, at age 20, riding
the Tour of Denmark for the Trek Livestrong
team. The launching of his career was already
a big deal."
(podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
Tour de France Route Thoughts.
"Having
looked at the route in a procedural sense on
Tuesday, now time to take a step back and look
at things in more detail, from aspects of the
course to details like the transfers and
more."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
October
17, 2019
6 Things We Love About the 2020
Tour de France Route.
"Here’s
the race in a nutshell: the Tour starts a week
earlier than usual - on Saturday, June 27 - to
accommodate the 2020 Olympic Games; never
leaves France; hits all five of the nation’s
major mountain ranges, and features only one
stage over 200K (Stage 12) and one time trial
(Stage 20). "
(bicycling.co.za) (Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
Emily Nelson takes gold medal as
Elia Viviani also claims title at 2019 UEC Track
Championships.
"Italian
sprinter Viviani made an emphatic return to
the track after a successful road season,
taking the gold medal in the elimination
race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by Alex
Whitehead/SWpix.com)
October
17, 2019
Race Torquay awarded UCI 1.1
ranking, course revealed.
"Towards
Zero Race Torquay, the one-day precursor to
the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, is
taking a step up in its first year on the Surf
Coast."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October
17, 2019
Roglic, Dumoulin, or Kruijswijk?
2020 Tour de France route complicates Jumbo
Visma's juggling act...
New giant of the Alps could play
kingmaker in 2020 Tour.
"With
a Tour route that sees race organizers largely
tearing up the script of what cycling’s most
important stage race looks like, there is one
profile that everyone is already talking about
- stage 17 ending atop the Col de la Loze." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
Adam Hansen back in racing action
for first time in four months at Tour of
Guangxi.
"Adam
Hansen's (Lotto Soudal) appearance on the
start line at the 2019 Tour of Guangxi marks
his third participation in a row at the
fledgling WorldTour closer. But, perhaps
surprisingly, it's also his first race since
June."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
Column
Two
Strava offer further explanation
of ‘difficult decision’ to remove Bluetooth and
ANT+ from app.
"Strava
has said that connecting the app with
Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors was causing the
software to crash, prompting the company to
remove the feature at the end of October."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Chris Catchpole)
October
17, 2019
Phinney: There's power in
recognizing you no longer have passion for what
you do.
"I
feel like my body sort of made this choice for
me. I've now been injured longer than I've not
been injured as a professional athlete. And I
felt that it was a good time to click out and
trade in my chips and get out of the casino." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
October
17, 2019
Sunweb rider Edo Maas may never
walk again after crash.
"The
19-year-old collided with the vehicle while
descending the famous Madonna del Ghisallo
during Il Piccolo Lombardia in Italy earlier
this month."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mark Van
Hecke/Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
The Day I Wore The Yellow Jersey.
"I’ll
never forget the start of the Tour in 1986. I
had number 210, the last number in the race.
We were the last team selected for the race
and I was maybe the last rider selected on the
team. But for me it was definitely a plan to
get into a break and go for the yellow
jersey."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
October
17, 2019
Gordon retains Crocodile Trophy
race lead as Van Boxstael wins stage 5.
"Belgium's
Stijn Van Boxstael took the win on stage 5 of
the 2019 Crocodile Trophy in Skybury,
Queensland, on Wednesday, while South Africa's
Alan Gordon retained the overall race lead." (cyclingnews.com)
Credit: Regina Stanger
October
17, 2019
Could you live with just one bike
for a year?
"Since
March 2019, I’ve been putting an idea to the
test - whether it was possible to live with
one bike for an entire year. It was, in part,
an exercise in minimalism - removing the
drawn-out decision between a number of bikes
down to a single simple choice." (cyclingtips.com)
Iain Treloar
October
17, 2019
Could MIPS be getting a total
makeover?
"When
MIPS first debuted, its interior liner was
big, and it added quite a bit of weight. Over
the past few years, that yellow liner has
slimmed down or even disappeared behind
padding or inside the EPS foam shell." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
October
17, 2019
Column
Three
Riders remain in the dark over
futures following Israel Cycling Academy
takeover of Katusha Alpecin.
"Israel
Cycling Academy announced in September they
would take over the team and their license,
but still many riders do not know if they will
have a contract with the new WorldTour team
for 2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Christof
Koepsel/Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
Embarrassed Prudhomme suddenly
realizes he forgot to schedule the other 20
stages of La Course.
"Under
the glaring lights of Paris’ Palais des
Congrès on Tuesday morning, with a full house
of cycling’s top riders, team managers, and
journalists looking on, an embarrassed
Christian Prudhomme came to the sudden and
awkward realization that he’d forgotten
something important."
(cyclingtips.com) by Cat3Memes
October
17, 2019
Team Ineos emerge as favorites to
sign Rohan Dennis.
"Team
Ineos have emerged as the front runners to
sign free agent Rohan Dennis for next season,
but CCC Team have not entirely given up hope
of rekindling their relationship with the
Australian world time trial champion." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
October
17, 2019
Gaviria ends long winless drought
in China.
"The
long trip to the Tour of Guangxi was worth it
for the Colombian star who picked up
much-needed momentum after an injury-plagued
season."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
October
17, 2019
European riding adventures in
Portugal, Spain and Italy for the winter months.
"Whether
you’re looking for a self-guided adventure,
some warm-weather riding in the wheeltracks of
Grand Tour legends, or even rubbing shoulders
with the stars themselves, the four companies
featured here have something tailor-made for
you."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
17, 2019
The best water bottles you can buy
- tried and tested.
"Staying
hydrated is a necessity when you're on the
bike and the humble water bottle is the best
way to do that. We've tested a whole load and
we've picked the best for all kinds of
cycling, whether it's road, gravel or mountain
biking."
(road.cc) Rachael Gurney
October
17, 2019
Column
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Analysis: Five first impressions
of the 2020 Tour de France route.
"Tour
de France organizers have a tall order to fill
in following up a 2019 race that was widely
seen as the best Tour in years. The route of
this year’s Grand Boucle earned high marks
from fans and commentators alike." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October
16, 2019
Bardet motivated by 2020 Tour de
France's 'beautiful route.'
"AG2R
La Mondiale leader Romain Bardet is already
looking forward to returning to the Tour de
France next year following the unveiling of
the race's 2020 route in Paris on Tuesday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
October
16, 2019
Vuelta a España director downplays
2020 Tour de France route's debt to Spanish
race.
"The
Tour de France’s radically different-looking
format for 2020 is in no way indebted to the
Vuelta a España’s predilection for similar
kinds of routes, says Vuelta boss Javier
Guillén."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October
16, 2019
Gordon wins stage 4 of Crocodile
Trophy to increase overall lead.
"South
Africa's Alan Gordon increased his overall
lead at the 2019 Crocodile Trophy on Tuesday,
winning the 98km fourth stage by 3:12 over
Dutchman Bart Classens, with the race's early
leader, Australia's Michael England, finishing
almost four minutes down."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Regina
Stanger
October
16, 2019
Kings CX in Cincinnati Offers
Challenging Amateur, C1 Professional Racing.
"One
of the biggest weekends on the domestic
cyclocross calendar is coming to the Ohio
Valley the weekend of October 26 and 27.
Amateur and professional racing takes place both Saturday and Sunday on a course that features a mix of fast, flow-ey sections with technical features to challenge riders of all abilities." (cxmagazine.com) October
16, 2019
Sidi Overhauls Its Best Selling
Shoe.
"The
new Genius 10 uses a reinforced heel cup to
stabilize and support the heel and reduce heel
slip - while providing increased power
transfer, and foot protection in crashes.
Above the heel cup, a durable Technomicro
microfiber upper provides cooling via mesh
panels."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
October
16, 2019
Column
Two
Bumpy frame, smooth air: Is this
the next big thing in bike aerodynamics?
"Remember
the spiel Zipp gave about its 454 NSW wheels?
How the wheels imitated the tubercles (or
small bumps) on a humpback whale’s flippers
for better aerodynamics?"
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Faculty of
Engineering, Computer and Mathematical
Sciences at the University of Adelaide &
Cor Vos
October
16, 2019
Strava announces app will no
longer support Bluetooth and ANT+
"The
social media for athletes has informed users
that it found a bug which means pairing
Bluetooth heart rate monitors and power meters
directly with the app is causing Strava to
crash."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Chris Catchpole)
October
16, 2019
LEM Motiv Air Helmet Review.
"Since recently shifting its focus to cycling and location from Italy to California, LEM's portfolio now boasts helmets for every kind of rider out there - including the ardent professional." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) October
16, 2019
Gust of wind foils 100-mile
wheelie - but 56-year-old cyclist still manages
to set new world record.
"A
US cyclist has set a Guinness World Record for
the longest continuous bicycle wheelie. Rich
Flanagan rode 50.5 miles on only his back
wheel before a gust of wind foiled his attempt
at doing 100 miles."
(road.cc) Alex Bowden
October
16, 2019
Massive 5,000m elevation Queen
Stage rumored for 2020 Giro.
"The
Queen Stage of the 2020 Giro d'Italia will
cover over 5,000m of elevation gain including
passing the race's 'Cima Coppi' as it crosses
the summit of the Colle dell'Agnello,
according to rumors in local press." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
October
16, 2019
9 best waterproof cycling jackets
for 2019: Jackets to keep you dry when the
weather turns wet.
"A
good waterproof layer will not only keep you
dry but also create an effective barrier from
wind chill. In wet conditions, the effects are
multiplied and while you may ride through a
storm without getting cooled, the resulting
cooling effect of wet clothing will quickly
reduce body temperature which can cause issues
even on short rides."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Gore)
October
16, 2019
Noble CX3 Budget-Friendly
Cyclocross Bike.
"The
CX3, Noble’s $1,999 alloy SRAM Rival-equipped
cyclocross bike, has a price and spec that
begs for consideration should you be bitten by
the cyclocross bug and be in the market for a
race-worthy ride."
(cxmagazine.com) (A. Yee)
October
16, 2019
Column
Three
Taylor Phinney set to retire.
"Neither
the EF Education First rider or his team
confirmed the retirement, but longtime
Boulder, Colorado, friend of Phinney's and
sports nutritionist Allen Lim posted an update
on Instagram thanking Phinney "for all the
miles." Comments from several former pros and
industry insiders congratulated Phinney on the
decision."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October
16, 2019
October
16, 2019
Pello Bilbao and Scott Davies
among six new signings for Bahrain Merida.
"The
Middle Eastern team, which will be led by
former Team Sky coach Rod Ellingworth from
next year, have already made a number of
notable signings for next year including Wout
Poels from Team Ineos and Mikel Landa from
Movistar."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October
16, 2019
Investigation opened into alleged
abuse at Italian Cycling Federation.
"Women's
national team coach Edoardo Salvoldi accused
of psychological harassment, intends to take
legal action."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October
16, 2019
How this US access law change
could radically change the e-MTB market.
"Order
3376, “Increasing Recreational Opportunities
through the use of Electric Bikes”, was issued
by the US government’s Department of the
Interior in late August 2019, aiming to
simplify and unify the regulation of e-bikes
on Federal lands."
(bikeradar.com) James McKnight
October
16, 2019
Scott 2020 road bikes: Which model
should you choose?
"From the lightweight Addict RC to the aero Foil and women’s specific Contessa, we pick the most interesting road bikes from the 2020 Scott road and gravel line up." (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley October
16, 2019
Brannan Fix’s Shred-Ready Titanium
Moots Psychlo X RSL.
"Moots
builds its titanium bikes in its Steamboat
Springs shop. The Psychlo-X RSL is its
flagship cyclocross bike made from butted
titanium tubing. The top tube tapers from
circular at the seat tube junction to more
flat where it meets the head tube." (cxmagazine.com)
Z. Schuster
October
16, 2019
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