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May
16, 2018
Tour of California: Van Garderen takes
time trial win.
"BMC's
Tejay van Garderen showed his strength to win the
individual time trial on stage 4 and move into the
race lead.
Bernal managed to keep second place on GC, at 23 seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) May 16,
2018
May
16, 2018
Giro d'Italia: Yates wins again in
Osimo.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) extended his overall race
lead and took his second stage win at this year’s
Giro d’Italia with a strong solo victory in Osimo.
Defending champion Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) put
in a concerted chase but could not bring back the
maglia rosa and had to settle for second place two
seconds back with Davide Formolo (Bora Hansgrohe)
taking third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
Five talking points from stage 11 of
the Giro d’Italia.
"Already
holding a 41-second lead at the top of the general
classification and with a technical uphill finish,
received wisdom would have dictated that Simon
Yates should play it safe in the Osimo finale." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 16,
2018
Chris Froome: I've had a lot of pain
after the crash in Jerusalem.
"I'm
not gonna lie. It took a whack out of me, that
crash, before the start in Jerusalem. I've had a
lot of pain down my right hand side. In this game
if you're not at your absolute best there's no way
to hide, or you can only hide it for so long as
we've seen."
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
May 16,
2018
Giro Stage 12 - Three Card Monte for
the Sprinters.
"A
transitional stage north along the Adriatic Coast
bringing the riders closer to their date with
destiny on the big honkin’ Zoncolan. Not a
straightforward sprint stage, either, as this
stage has a little junk in the trunk with a 4th
category climb up Tre Monti 15 kilometers from the
finish."
(podiumcafe.com) Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo
Moreno/Getty Images
May 16,
2018
Mitchelton Scott still confident with
Yates in Giro’s pink jersey.
"Simon
Yates says he’s ready to stand alone against the
entire peloton following Tuesday’s disastrous day
for Mitchelton Scott teammate Esteban Chaves." (cyclingnews.com)
Photo: Twila Federica Muzzi
May 16,
2018
Contador: Froome and Aru can no longer
win the Giro d'Italia.
"Recently
retired Grand Tour specialist Alberto Contador has
told Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport
that Chris Froome (Team Sky) and Fabio Aru (UAE
Team Emirates) can no longer win the Giro d'Italia
this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
Groenewegen sprints to victory in
opening stage at Tour of Norway.
"The
first stage in the Tour of Norway has been won by
Dylan Groenewegen. The Dutchman sprinted to
victory in the streets of Horten. Sondre Holst
Enger was second. With this win the LottoNL Jumbo
rider also took the first leader's jersey." (cyclingpub.com)
May 16,
2018
Ochowicz: There is no deadline to find
new title sponsor.
"BMC
Racing’s Jim Ochowicz told Cyclingnews on
Tuesday that his search for a title sponsor for
2019 is ongoing and he has not set a deadline for
when a replacement for BMC needs to be found." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
Why everyone loves Mitchelton Scott.
"I’m
enjoying the general success of Mitchelton Scott
at the Giro d’Italia. Why? Because they come
across as possibly the friendliest, most
laid-back, fun team on the World Tour. And as a
journalist, when you go to their bus to talk to
one of their riders, it’s just not the same
ballache of diversion tactics it can be with some
other teams. Mentioning no names."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside-Presse Sports
May 16,
2018
Giro d'Italia 2018: The numbers needed
to drop Chaves and win the stage.
"As
the peloton hit the first climb of the day, second
on General Classification and key teammate of race
leader Simon Yates, Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton
Scott) was instantly in trouble."
(cyclist.co.uk)
May 16,
2018
Stage 4 time trial set to shake up
Amgen Tour of California.
"BMC
sports director Jackson Stewart believes the flat
34.4km circuit around San Jose is more likely to
decide the general classification than Friday’s
penultimate mountain stage to South Lake Tahoe.
Van Garderen trails Bernal (Sky) by a minute after
three stages, a deficit that the American may be
able to peg back."
(sbs.com.au)
May 16,
2018
Report finds widespread bullying,
intimidation and abuse in Dutch cycling.
"Almost
two-thirds of top Dutch riders have endured one or
more 'unpleasant' experiences within their team in
the past year, and more than a quarter have said
that they have not felt safe, according to a
report published by the Dutch Cycling Federation
(KNWU)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
Tour of California: Skujins puts crash
memories behind him.
"Skujins
was on a breakaway attempt last year for
Cannondale Drapac when he fell on a sweeping
corner. He quickly returned to his feet but
wobbled across the road, twice narrowly missing
passing riders. He returned to his bike, fell
again, went back to his bike and then began to
race again briefly before a team car arrived and
pulled him out of the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
Tour of California stage 3 - Race
debrief.
"When
Skujins jumped away with Logan Owen (EF Education
First Drapac) and bridged to the early leaders,
the peloton should have paid more attention. The
26 year old Latvian has a knack for winning in
California."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 16,
2018
What’s Baseline on a Smart Trainer in
2018?
"The
definition of a smart trainer is generally agreed
upon to be a trainer that can have its resistance
controlled via a 3rd party app or device. Meaning
that it can specify a wattage (I.e. 250w) or
gradient (I.e. 5%) to simulate varying conditions
and workouts. You can however have trainers that
may not allow control, but do broadcast data,
which I’ll address later. I’d argue those are not
exactly smart trainers. We could call them
wannabe-smart trainers."
(dcrainmaker.com)
May 16,
2018
Orbea: At Home With Mikel Landa.
"Mikel
Landa could not be happier. He has just bought an
Orbea Orca, just like the one he had when he first
turned professional with the Euskaltel Euskadi
team in 2011. For Landa, it is a prized
acquisition to his burgeoning personal bike
collection. For while, as one of the world’s top
professionals, he rides only the most
state-of-the-art machines, he simply loves bikes." (pelotonmagazine.com)
Images: James Startt
May 16,
2018
‘You need to have trust for each
other’: Marcel Kittel still fine tuning sprint lead
out ahead of Tour de France.
"Imagine
hurtling down a road in excess of 60km/h with a
blinkered view of a guy’s back, whose instincts
you barely know. There’s no review mirror, no side
mirrors, just his back, fast twitch turns,
vitriol, the roar of fans somewhere in the
background and your make or literally brake
decision whether to trust him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 16,
2018
The Makers Show 2018: A collective of
seven Aussie builders.
"Following
just a couple of weeks after the inaugural
Handmade Bicycle Show Australia, a small group of
frame builders hosted their own show in Sydney,
named The Makers Show. Situated behind an
inner-city candle store in Newtown, maker Sean
Killen opened his workshop to the public." (cyclingtips.com)
photos by David Rome
May 16,
2018
'Mikel Landa regrets move to
Movistar'.
"Rumors
from Spain are saying that Mikel Landa is unhappy
with his move to Movistar and that he is exploring
his options, according to TuttobiciWeb. At
Movistar Landa has to share the leadership with
Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde." (cyclingpub.com)
May 16,
2018
A second comeback at 22: Macey Stewart
on loss, injury and perspective.
"When
Macey Stewart lined up in her Wiggle High5 jersey
for the first time in January, the then 21 year
old believed she was starting a career reboot with
the form of her life. The former junior track and
road world champion had moved so far beyond the
cycling malaise that led her to walk away from the
sport two years earlier."
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith
May 16,
2018
Wilier launches Cento1Hy e-bike.
"Wilier
has added a rear hub motor to its Cento1 to
produce a new e-bike. Wilier claims a weight of
11.9kg for the Cento1Hy, which it says is a record
for an e-road bike. At the bike’s heart is the
same ebikemotion rear hub motor used in the Orbea
Gain and controlled via a button built into the
top tube."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May 16,
2018
Colorado Classic route to feature Vail
Pass TT, Red Rocks queen stage.
"The
Colorado Classic confirmed its four-day route for
the second running of the men’s and women’s stage
races, August 16-19. With two stages around Vail
followed by two days near Denver, the race for the
overall is expected to hinge on the high-altitude
Vail Pass time trial in stage 2."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
May 16,
2018
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Tour of California: Skujins takes his
third ToC stage win.
"Tom
Skujins (Trek Segafredo) surprised the field and
rode to a solo victory on Tuesday in stage 3 of
the Amgen Tour of California. Sean Bennett (Hagens
Berman Axeon) was second, with Caleb Ewan
(Mitchelton Scott) taking third from the reduced
peloton behind." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 15,
2018
May
15, 2018
Giro d'Italia: Mohoric wins stage 10.
"Matej
Mohoric beats Nico Denz in breakaway sprint.
Chaves loses major time." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport) May 15,
2018
Chaves drops out of contention.
"Stage
10 of the 2018 Giro d'Italia from Penne to Gualdo
Tadino was the longest of the race, totaling a
grueling 244km, a distance long enough to
constitute a one-day classic."
(cyclist.co.uk)
May 15,
2018
Tom Dumoulin survives Giro d'Italia
crash to move up to second overall.
"There
is rarely a quiet moment on the Giro d'Italia, as
Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb) knows better than most. The
defending champion and the general classification
contenders might have hoped for a low-key outing
as they resumed their duties after the rest day.
Instead, they found themselves in a whole hearted
contest from gun to tape on the race's longest
stage from Penne to Gualdo Tadino."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 15,
2018
Five talking points from stage 10 of
the Giro d’Italia.
"Having
broken away at 40km to go with Davide Villella
(Astana), Matej Mohoric (Bahrain Merida) was able
to use the unexpectedly lumpy terrain of the final
part of the race to setup his victory on stage 10
of the Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 15,
2018
Gaviria can win Tour green jersey says
Holm.
"If
you want to know the measure of a WorldTour
sprinter, the “playboys” of the bunch, Holm is a
reliable source. He’s worked with Cavendish, Andre
Greipel, Marcel Kittel and now this 23 year old
Colombian homebody, who Holm believes can win a
stage and challenge for the green jersey on debut
at the Tour de France this year."
(sbs.com.au)
May 15,
2018
Froome balks when asked about
continued salbutamol use.
"Chris
Froome (Sky) balked during a press conference
Monday when asked if he continues to use
salbutamol. “I don’t think that’s really anyone’s
business, to be honest,” Froome said. “That’s my
medical information."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©Justin Setterfield | Getty
Images
May 15,
2018
Pinot: Yates and Dumoulin are the Giro
d'Italia favorites.
"Rest
day press conferences can often be stuffy affairs,
but the atmosphere tends to be rather more
informal at Groupama FDJ. Dressed in a hoody and a
pair of shorts, Thibaut Pinot ambled into the
lobby of the Giardini dei Principi hotel in Città
Sant'Angelo on Monday morning and greeted waiting
reporters as though he were pottering through his
own living room."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 15,
2018
May
15, 2018
Edvald Boasson Hagen looking to defend
title at the Tour of Norway.
"The
Tour of Norway commences tomorrow and Team
Dimension Data are looking to defend Edvald
Boasson Hagen’s title at the 5-stage UCI 2.HC
event. Boasson Hagen also took two stage wins last
year and he finished as runner up at the tour in
2014 and 2015, after winning the race overall in
2012 and 2013."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
May 15,
2018
Aru backs himself to bounce back in
mountains.
"Fabio
Aru tried to shake off the negativity that
enveloped his general classification hopes at the
Giro d’Italia, and insisted that he can turn his
race around in the mountain stages of the final
ten days. Like Chris Froome, who also lost time on
Sunday, Aru also dismissed suggestions that he
could quit the Giro d’Italia and focus on the Tour
de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 15,
2018
Women’s Tour of California preview:
Opportunity for Katie Hall.
"The
defending champion is out, the race is one day
shorter, but the 2018 Amgen Women’s Tour of
California has all the elements in place for an
exciting three days of racing, May 17-19." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
May 15,
2018
Tour of California stage 2 - Race
debrief.
"BMC
Racing set a fast pace at the bottom of the climb
that shed most of the sprinters and domestiques.
But it was the attack from Team Sky's Geoghegan
Hart that started dropping some of the pre-race
favorites"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 15,
2018
Compton switches to road racing for
Amgen Women's Race.
"When
USA Cycling announced its selection of riders that
will compete at the upcoming Amgen Women's Race
from May 17-19, many were surprised to see the
addition of world-class cyclocross talent Katie
Compton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dave McElwaine)
May 15,
2018
Different riders, same tactic, same
result: Team Sky in control in California.
"It
was a sight familiar to cycling fans: Team Sky,
amassed at the front of the peloton at the bottom
of a climb, setting a blistering pace, shedding
riders off the back before launching their GC
leader to victory."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May 15,
2018
Tour of California analysis: Bernal in
the driver’s seat after stage 2 win.
"Stage
2 at the Amgen Tour of California promised a GC
shakeout, and it delivered. Egan Bernal (Team Sky)
climbed to the top of the general classification
as expected. Rafal Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) lived up
to expectations after his runner-up performance
last year with second on the stage, and Adam Yates
(Micthelton Scott) proved that he is on his way
back from injury at Volta a Catalunya with a
third-place result."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 15,
2018
Dutch newspaper: Sunweb's Partnership
with Giant on the rocks.
"German
WorldTour Team Sunweb may end its partnership with
equipment supplier Giant despite having a contact
until 2020.
Sunweb, supposedly, would like to see more innovation from the side of Giant, while the supplier is happy with the way things are right now." (cyclingpub.com) May 15,
2018
Tour Down Under 2018 attracts record
number of spectators and generates $63.7million.
"The
2018 Santos Tour Down Under saw 810,000 spectators
lining the streets of Adelaide and surrounding
regions and we’ve now ticked over 10 million
spectators since the event began 20 years ago,”
said Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister David
Ridgeway."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May 15,
2018
Stuyven extends with Trek Segafredo
until 2020.
"Jasper
Stuyven will stay with Trek Segafredo until at
least 2020 after extending his contract with the
American WorldTour squad for two more years. The
26 year old Classics rider announced the deal in a
video on social media, before the team confirmed
it with a press release of their own." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 15,
2018
In California, two teams are pursuing
sponsors as well as wins.
"At
the Amgen Tour of California, some teams are
searching for more than just wins - they’re
searching for title sponsors. Two American teams
at the race, BMC Racing and United Healthcare,
will not be wearing their current title sponsors’
logos in 2019."
(cyclingtips.com)
May 15,
2018
Rapha promises to disrupt the market
with its range of new saddles.
"The
brand saw the creation of saddles as a natural
extension of its work with bib shorts, and it says
that ultimately rider comfort is dictated by the
saddle that the cyclist uses. For this reason, the
brand is releasing two model variations which will
then be available in two different widths." (cyclingweekly.com)
May 15,
2018
Yates brothers firing on all cylinders
on both sides of Atlantic.
"Mitchelton
Scott twins Simon and Adam Yates have hit form at
the same time, with Simon leading the Giro
d'Italia and Adam climbing to third place overall
at the Tour of California."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 15,
2018
Zwift to the sword: Road Grand Tours
takes on the world of virtual cycling.
"A
small company run out of Bucharest, Romania, is
the latest attempting to take on Zwift at its own
game.
The first thing of note about RGT is that, unlike Zwift, its focus is entirely on introducing real life environments into a virtual format." (cyclist.co.uk) May 15,
2018
Xpedo’s adjustable q-Factor road
pedals, trail & enduro pedals from Look.
"One
of the more interesting developments in pedals
from Sea Otter wasn’t a new clipless platform, or
flat. Instead, it was a new take on Q-Factor from
Xpedo. Called the Thrust Aero, the pedal offers
adjustable q-factor which could either be used for
fitting or for actual use on the road." (bikerumor.com)
May 15,
2018
ROTOR UNO Details and Install.
"Rotor,
the Spanish manufacturer best known for oval chain
rings, has taken aim at the complete drivetrain
with Rotor UNO, an 11speed group that shifts
hydraulically. Yep, hydraulically. Rotor UNO is
available now."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
May 15,
2018
Alpitude Introduces “Stelvio” Carbon
Fiber Computer Mount.
"The
Stelvio features a hollow carbon fiber arm and
aluminum bracket that’s available in two lengths
(79mm and 89mm), which is capable of accommodating
a range of different computers from companies such
as Garmin, Wahoo and Polar."
(capovelo.com)
May 15,
2018
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Tour of California: Bernal wins on
steep slopes of Gibraltar Road.
"Colombian
Egan Bernal (Team Sky) claimed a solo stage 2 win
with a quick surge within the final two kilometers
and assumed the race lead of the Amgen Tour of
California. Rafal Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) was
second with Adam Yates (Michelton Scott) third." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
May 14,
2018
After years as a Sky workhorse,
Boswell adjusting to featured role with Katusha
Alpecin.
"After
five years as a workhorse with Team Sky, Ian
Boswell made the jump to Katusha Alpecin over the
offseason. No longer just another option in an
impressive stable of mountain specialists, the 27
year old Oregon native is now a much bigger fish
in a smaller pool of climbing talents." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 14,
2018
Tour of California stage 1 – Race
debrief.
"With
the wide streets in downtown Long Beach, several
teams jockeyed to move to the front across the
road. The Quick-Step train moved Gaviria into
position and he powered past Ewan, but not before
a few bumping sessions with Hagens Berman Axeon's
Jasper Philipsen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 14,
2018
Is this the end of the Froome era?
"Sunday’s
long grinder to Gran Sasso was one of those
old-school, no-hiding stages that make or break
grand tour ambitions. To see Froome crack like
that on such a decisive day against his direct GC
rivals suggests he is far from having the legs to
win the race."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Jim Fryer)
May 14,
2018
Our Favorite Saddle Bags.
"Unless
you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware
saddle bags are no longer fashion faux pas. If
anything, using a saddle bag these days is
considered pro. With so many options on the
market, it’s time to free up some of that jersey
pocket space and hide away your puncture kits in
style."
(cyclingtips.com)
May 14,
2018
Simon Yates not surprised by Giro
d'Italia showing.
"Simon
Yates answers questions with the air of a man who
doesn't quite understand what all the fuss is
about. At his rest-day press conference in the
Adriatic resort of Montesilvano on Monday
afternoon, for instance, a television reporter
gravely asked the maglia rosa if he believed he
could win the Giro d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 14,
2018
Chris Froome: Giro d'Italia victory is
not likely but stranger things have happened.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) cut a quiet but resolute figure
on the second rest day of the Giro d'Italia,
despite his time losses and crashes in the first
week and the admission that he has 'not felt
himself' since the start of the race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 14,
2018
Five things to look out for in the
second week of the Giro d’Italia.
"Mitchelton
Scott could hardly have enjoyed a better first
week of the Giro. Their star men, Simon Yates and
Esteban Chaves, between them won the race’s first
two summit finishes, and now hold both first and
second overall in the GC."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 14,
2018
Chain cleaning: A complete guide from
lazy to obsessive.
"How
often you clean your drivetrain, and to what
extent, will vary depending on your lube
selection, riding conditions, and mileage. And of
course, the better you are with your preventative
maintenance, the less frequently you’ll need to do
a full clean. "
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
May 14,
2018
Hands-on with Road Grand Tours and
their new update: Is it a viable Zwift competitor?
"The
first, and probably most important thing to know
about Road Grand Tours (RGT) is that it’s free.
And, it’s also technically still in beta. One day
it’ll undoubtedly leave both of those realms, but
for the time being you can dive into the platform
without paying a cent."
(dcrainmaker.com)
May 14,
2018
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers,
many power meters, and plenty more.
"It’s
that time of year again - the semi-annual VIP 20%
off sale! As with last fall and last spring, there
are some amaze-balls deals in here. And while my
title says all trainers and many power meters, the
reality is that this applies to boatloads more
devices/products too, especially if you think
outside the box."
(dcrainmaker.com)
May 14,
2018
Analysis: How things stand after nine
stages of the 2018 Giro d'Italia.
"After
nine stages, the Giro d'Italia 2018 has hit its
first rest day proper. Technically, last Monday
was the first rest day but this was necessary as a
result of traveling back to Italy from Israel." (cyclist.co.uk)
May 14,
2018
HJC expands helmet line with Ibex and
H.sonic models.
"HJC
claims class-leading ventilation for its Furion
model. The 'Advanced Air Channel System' is
designed for maximum internal airflow that is
driven by the pressure differential of the airflow
around the helmet - HJC dubs this 'Venturi
Dynamics'."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com)
May 14,
2018
Roche’s story about two Giro riders
attacking and then hiding.
"Nicolas
Roche’s Grand Tour diaries have been carried in
the Irish Independent for years and
they’re always insightful and entertaining.
They’ve even been turned into an award-winning
book down the years. Many of the apparently minor
facts he shares often the most entertaining." (stickybottle.com)
May 14,
2018
California: Montecito cycling
community copes with loss after disaster.
"Stories
from the Montecito debris flows will take center
stage on Monday afternoon as the Amgen Tour of
California rolls through town before climbing to
the finish line atop nearby Gibraltar Road. The
race has been rerouted off of damaged roads and
into downtown Montecito, where the local
organizing committee will host a viewing party
alongside a jumbotron."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
May 14,
2018
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