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May
25, 2018
Giro d'Italia stage 19: Chris Froome
steals maglia rosa after 80km solo attack.
"Dumoulin
loses time in the chase, Yates cracks on lower
slopes of Colle delle Finestre.
Froome attacked with 80km remaining and three climbs to go. He never looked back and has moved from fourth to first overall in the Giro with two stages remaining. I'm speechless." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport) May 25,
2018
May
25, 2018
Froome-(under)dog.
"This
post has been extremely hard to write. It’s just
so difficult to type out those three words. I….
Like…. Froome…. Phew. While that hard part is
over, let’s get down to brass tacks." (podiumcafe.com)Photo
by Chris Graythen/Getty Images
May 25,
2018
Baloise Belgium Tour: Laporte wins
time trial in Bornem.
"Christophe
Laporte has won the third stage of the Baloise
Belgium Tour, an individual time trial with start
and finish in Bornem. Laporte was five seconds
faster than Astana's Andrei Grivko." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
May 25,
2018
Giro stage 20: I just don’t know
anymore.
"Time
to empty the tanks, leave it all on the road, give
it 110% and go into the red. After all of the
fireworks on Friday, hard to believe there’s
anything left in this race, but there is, and it
is another mountain stage, with the overall title
on the line."
(podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 25,
2018
Dave Brailsford reveals Team Sky’s
meticulous plan to set up Chris Froome’s incredible
solo break at the Giro d’Italia.
"Dave
Brailsford has revealed the level of planning that
went into Chris Froome‘s incredible solo break
80km to take the pink jersey on stage 19 of the
Giro d’Italia, with even the team boss himself out
on the side of the road to hand Froome food and
drink."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 25,
2018
Five talking points from stage 19 of
the Giro d’Italia.
"Chris
Froome’s ride today is one we’ll be talking about
for years to come. With over 80km left until the
finish, after his team-mates had set a searing
pace up the lower slopes of the Colle delle
Finestre, Froome attacked on the climb’s tricky
gravel roads, and dropped everyone." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 25,
2018
Giro fireworks: Froome attacks, Yates
falls out of pink in stage 19.
"Team
Sky blew up the Giro d’Italia with a searing solo
attack by Chris Froome midway through Friday’s
19th stage at the Giro d’Italia. Overnight leader
Simon Yates (Mitchelton Scott) ceded the pink
jersey after struggling on the lower flanks of the
Colle delle Finestre."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
May 25,
2018
Aru abandons Giro d'Italia.
"The
UAE Team Emirates leader had lost time on almost
every mountain stage and found himself down in
27th place overall at the start of Friday's stage,
more than 45 minutes down on race leader Simon
Yates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 25,
2018
Suunto 3 Fitness In-Depth Review.
"The
Suunto 3 Fitness removes many of the features that
Suunto users have become accustomed to - while
adding others not seen elsewhere in the Suunto
platform."
(dcrainmaker.com)
May 25,
2018
Simon Yates is healthy and feeling
good, says White.
"Simon
Yates' time loss to Sunweb's Tom Dumoulin,
Domenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain Merida) and Chris
Froome (Team Sky) on the final climb up to Prato
Nevoso was nothing to be concerned about, Yates'
Mitchelton Scott directeur sportif Matt White said
after stage 18, and that better was to come on
Friday's 19th stage to Bardonecchia." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 25,
2018
Mitchelton Scott dominate Hammer
Stavanger climb.
"Mitchelton
Scott positioned themselves as favorites for the
second ever Hammer Series race, with Tour des
Fjords winner Michael Albasini playing the main
role as they took victory in the Hammer Climb. The
Swiss rider made it into a large group that stole
away on lap three, later attacking along with
LottoNL Jumbo's Antwan Tolhoek to dominate the
mid-race laps."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 25,
2018
Plaza rues missed opportunity at Prato
Nevoso.
"Ruben
Plaza (Israel Cycling Academy) threw everything he
had at the Giro d'Italia's 18th stage on Thursday,
infiltrating the day's main breakaway and then
surviving to be among the final three fighting for
victory on the summit finish at the Prato Nevoso
ski resort."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 25,
2018
Doug Ryder determined to strengthen
Dimension Data and keep Mark Cavendish.
"Dimension
Data team manager Doug Ryder is hoping to keep
both Deloitte as a major sponsor and Mark
Cavendish as a team leader in 2019 as the African
WorldTour team tries to fight back after a testing
spring hit by injuries to a string of leading
riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 25,
2018
New website offers free legal advice
for cyclists who have been injured on the roads.
"Litem
is the brainchild of web developer, Alex Jeffcott,
and cyclists simply need to complete an opening
“triage” by answering questions about the incident
they were involved in to receive advice, an
evaluation of the likely payout, and a letter
which can be sent to the other party stating the
circumstances, liability, injuries and financial
losses involved."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May 25,
2018
European Commission proposes insurance
legislation for electric bike use on Europe’s roads.
"In
a potentially damaging move to the bustling
European electric bike business the European
Commission (EC) has released a proposal to amend
the Motor Vehicle Insurance Directive (MID), which
could, if it passes, mean that pedelec users
without third-party liability insurance would be
riding illegally."
(cyclingindustry.news) Shutterstock
May 25,
2018
2019 Shimano XTR M9100 Unveiled -
This. Changes. Everything.
"At
the heart of the new group’s improved performance
are the cassette, chain, and cranks. Together,
they are largely responsible for what Shimano is
calling a total revolution in drivetrain
performance."
(bikerumor.com)
May 25,
2018
ENVE SES Aero Road Stem has adjustable
angle and reach.
"ENVE
has announced a new addition to its Smart ENVE
System (SES) component line. The SES Aero Road
Stem is designed to make riders faster by enabling
riders to achieve their optimum position, by
reducing drag through aero shaping, and by
preserving handlebar options."
(roadbikereview.com)
May 25,
2018
Ridley commemorates Adam Hansen's 20th
Grand Tour with custom frame.
"Adam
Hansen's record breaking Grand Tour streak
continues at the 101st Giro d'Italia. To
commemorate Hansen's 20th consecutive Grand Tour
start, Belgian frame manufacturer Ridley has
produced custom painted frames for the Lotto
Soudal rider to use during this year's Giro." (cyclingnews.com)
(Ridley Bikes/FACEPEETERS)
May 25,
2018
Copenhagen Wheel creator secures $16.5
million in funding to develop smart share tech.
"Looking
to tap into the incoming tide of pedal assisted
bikes for rent landing around the globe,
Superpedestrian is developing the wheel, a
complete bike and systems for bike rental."
(cyclingindustry.news) Superpedestrian
May 25,
2018
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May
24, 2018
Giro d'Italia: Schachmann wins on
summit to Prato Nevoso.
"Plaza
second, Cattaneo third.
Froome, Dumoulin and Pozzovivo take time on Yates, pink jersey lead halved to 28 seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport) May 24,
2018
Five talking points from stage 18 of
the Giro d’Italia.
"After
coming through the time trial with a handy lead in
tact, it had looked as though overall victory was
within touching distance for Simon Yates
(Mitchelton Scott)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 24,
2018
Simon Yates still confident of
defending Giro d’Italia lead despite difficulties on
stage 18.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) showed weakness for the
first time at the 2018 Giro d’Italia on Thursday.
Deep into Piedmont, at the Prato Nevoso ski
station, the pink jersey drifted after attacks by
Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) and Chris Froome (Team
Sky)."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May 24,
2018
Baloise Belgium Tour: Greipel wins
stage 2.
"Greipel,
who had already won the opening stage and as such
wore the leader's jersey, once again proved to be
the best. The German crossed the line ahead of
Roompot Nederlandse Loterij rider Wouter Wippert
and Verandas Willems Crelan's Tim Merlier, who as
such took his second podium spot in a row." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingpub.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 24,
2018
Bjorg Lambrecht wins stage 3 in Tour
des Fjords.
"Bjorg
Lambrecht has won the third stage in the Tour of
Norway. The Lotto Soudal rider beat Michael
Albasini and Edvald Boasson Hagen in a sprint
uphill. This is the first professional victory for
the young Belgian."
(cyclingpub.com) (thebikecomesfirst.com)
May 24,
2018
Giro Stage 19: High Times.
"Deciding
the Giro d’Italia. This is the queen stage. No
more archaeology tours, no more beach vistas, just
pure, devastating grinding away on the pedals." (podiumcafe.com)
May 24,
2018
May
24, 2018
Researchers defend study claiming
Salbutamol urine test is flawed.
"The
observed large variability in urine concentrations
indicates that determining the administered dose
from a single untimed urine sample is not
feasible. The current threshold inadvertently
leads to incorrect assumptions of violation,
whereas many violations will go unnoticed,
especially when samples are taken long after drug
administration."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Marco
Alpozzi/LaPresse for RCS Sport
May 24,
2018
Why Mario Cipollini should just shut
up.
"Most
Italians are stylish but Mario always looked like
a clone between Dame Edna and Krusty the Clown. He
was way more Christmas tree than Francesco Moser
and that’s a fact. A rider who never sprinted on
the Champs Elysees should never talk about other
sprinters."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside-L'Equipe
May 24,
2018
Nevi combines titanium with walnut for
spectacular Titanio Legno race frame.
"Italian
brand Nevi is known for producing exquisite
titanium frames, but its new Titanio Legno adds
another exotic material into the mix." (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeradar.com) (Oli Woodman/Immediate Media)
May 24,
2018
Meet Sam Bewley, the tall Kiwi helping
defend Giro pink.
"The
towering Kiwi Sam Bewley rarely sees the pink
jersey, even though it rests on his teammate’s
shoulders. He is either on the front of the
peloton, nose to the wind, or he’s been dropped on
the summit finishes while the little climbers
fight for the overall."
(velonews.com) Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images
May 24,
2018
Transfer Mechanics: Round-up from the
Giro d'Italia.
"Rest
days at the Giro d'Italia are often a hotbed of
activity. While riders pause for breath, team
managers roll out their red carpets for cycling's
most important figures of all: the agents." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 24,
2018
For domestic teams, Tour of California
is their Tour de France.
"For
the 13 WorldTour teams in attendance, the Amgen
Tour of California is a one week stage race worth
top-division points - a modest target, but also a
fine tune-up for the bigger races to come. For the
domestic teams in peloton, the Tour of California
is their Super Bowl."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
May 24,
2018
Tom Dumoulin looks for solution to
Simon Yates conundrum.
"Fifty-six
seconds, three mountain stages and more than
11,000 meters of climbing, but no matter how Tom
Dumoulin and Sunweb crunch the numbers, the path
to victory on this Giro d'Italia is beginning to
have the feel of an unsolvable equation." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 24,
2018
Phil Anderson: Dennis has the ability
to win a Grand Tour.
"Phil
Anderson is one of Australia's most successful
ever riders, truly making everyone sit up and pay
attention when, in 1981, he became the first
Aussie - and the first rider from outside Europe -
to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(John Veage / Cycling Australia)
May 24,
2018
BMC Roadmachine 01 Two review: The
endurance bike that thinks it’s a racer.
"BMC’s
Roadmachine ventures into somewhat strange
territory by filling a niche. It’s stable and
composed like a good endurance machine, but
positions its rider as if they’re about to line up
for Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
May 24,
2018
Garmin Edge 130 review.
"With
a crystal clear display, low weight (33 grams),
and lots of features, Garmin’s Edge 130 packs a
big punch in a tiny package. Designed for riders
that desire data in an easily digestible form, it
has a claimed 15 hours of battery life between
charges and a 1.8” mono Memory-in-Pixel display." (roadbikereview.com)
May 24,
2018
POC Ventral Spin aero helmet review.
"While
the Ventral Spin delivers many niceties, little
items, such as the need to open up its dial
mechanism every time you put it on, knock it down
in my estimation. For a different cyclist though,
perhaps a fan of POC, the Ventral may represent a
step forward."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Nick
Legan/Immediate Media)
May 24,
2018
IKEA Recalls SLADDA bicycle over
safety issues with belt drive.
"The
SLADDA bicycle was launched in August 2016 as a
move from IKEA to promote a sustainable
transportation option in their many locations.
Ikea has issued a precautionary recall of its
SLADDA bicycle, due to safety issues with the
drive belt. “The drive belt can suddenly snap,
which in turn can lead to falls”, looks like there
have been 11 reports of this happening." (bicycletimesmag.com)
May 24,
2018
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May
23, 2018
Giro d'Italia: Viviani wins number
four in Iseo.
"Yates
finishes safely to keep the maglia rosa for
another day. No change on GC, despite the four
hours of chaos."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
Baloise Belgium Tour: Greipel wins
opener in Buggenhout.
"The
opening stage was practically flat and was always
likely to end in a bunch sprint. Andre Greipel of
Lotto Soudal won the stage and as such leads
the general classification of the five day race." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingpub.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 23,
2018
Tour des Fjords: Albasini wins stage
2.
"Michael
Albasini has won the second stage in the Tour des
Fjords. In a reduced group sprint the Swiss
Mitchelton Scott rider proved to have the fastest
legs, ahead of Roompot's Pim Ligthart and Sky's
Kristoffer Halvorsen. Fabio Jakobsen from Quick
Step finished 8th and remains on top of the
overall classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim de
Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
May
23, 2018
Five talking points from stage 17 of
the Giro d’Italia.
"When
the Giro d’Italia organizers throw flatter stages
into the mountainous final week they usually end
in breakaway victories, but Elia Viviani upset
that trend in Iseo as he took his fourth stage win
of the race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May 23,
2018
Simon Yates lays out strategy for
final Giro d'Italia mountain stages.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) survived another day as
race leader at the Giro d'Italia and knows he can
now ride defensively in the final three mountain
stages that begin with Thursday's stage 18 to
Prato Nevoso, putting the onus on his rivals to
attack him and perhaps then reveal their
weaknesses."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
Giro stage 18: The final chapter
begins.
"We’re
deep into the final stages of the Giro, but this
race has a sting in the tail. Three stings, to be
precise, with consecutive mountain stages on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Stage 18 is the
first, and it features the Grand Tour staple; a
mountaintop finish in a ski resort." (podiumcafe.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
The future is now: Egan Bernal really
is that good.
"Bernal
is the next big thing, everyone seems to be
saying. And this time, everyone might be right.
The 21 year old Colombian has finished no lower
than sixth in any stage race he’s finished this
year. He almost won Romandie, his first race back
from injury. He might have won Catalunya, except
for the crash that shattered his collarbone and
cracked his shoulder."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz;
Chris Graythen/Getty Images for AEG; Brian
Hodes/Cor Vos
May 23,
2018
Lappartient unsure if Chris Froome
case will be resolved before Tour de France.
"UCI
President David Lappartient has said that Chris
Froome's salbutamol case may not be concluded
before Tour de France in July. Lappartient, who
was voted in last September, told Cyclingnews
that he had hoped the case would be resolved
before the Giro d'Italia but now said that it
could carry on through the French Grand Tour." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 23,
2018
Shimano Factory Tour – This is why
they’re masters of the metal.
"Shimano’s
factory is a closely guarded fortress of modernity
and manufacturing. Walk inside and you’re greeted
with an amazingly spacious, clean lobby with
cutaways of their top components for both cycling
and fishing. It’s a surface level of finely
crafted wood and metal and glass that is the
perfect introduction to what is perhaps the
cleanest cycling component manufacturing plant
we’ve ever visited."
(bikerumor.com)
May 23,
2018
Meintjes abandons Giro d'Italia due to
illness.
"Louis
Meintjes (Dimension Data) has been forced to
withdraw from the Giro d’Italia due to illness.
The South African rider came into the race looking
to continue is stage racing development and had
hoped for a high overall place in general
classification after success in the last two
editions of the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
Part 3: Riding With Landa in the
Basque Country.
"Landa
is a pure product of the Basque Country and its
cycling heritage. Sure, he could move to tax-free
Monaco like so many other top professional
athletes. But instead he still lives and trains
around the town of Murgia where he grew up and
first started cycling."
(cyclingtips.com) (PHOTO: UCI)Images: James Startt
May 23,
2018
5 Things you probably didn’t know
about Katie Archibald.
"I
had to take out my nipple piercing when I had
surgery (on my arm…) last year and it closed up by
the time I remembered to put it back in. I also
used to have my tongue, lip, back and all over my
ears pierced."
(totalwomenscycling.com)
May 23,
2018
Outdoor Hazard: How to Avoid a
Mountain Lion Attack.
"Attacks
are rare, but it pays to play defensively in
mountain lion territory. Here, we provide some
tips on how to avoid these encounters and what to
do in the rare event of an attack."
(gearjunkie.com)
May 23,
2018
Giro d'Italia time trial reshuffles
the top 10 overall.
"The
Giro d'Italia's 34.2km time trial stage from
Rovereto to Trento saw Simon Yates (Mitchelton
Scott) keep a firm grip on the maglia rosa as Tom
Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) managed to pull back just
1:15 of his 2:11 deficit in the overall
standings."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 23,
2018
UAE Team Emirates react to Giro
d'Italia TT time penalties.
"UAE
Team Emirates reacted to the time penalties given
to three of their riders following the stage 16
time trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday night.
Team leader Fabio Aru was given a 20-second
penalty, while Diego Ulissi and Valerio Conti were
both handed two-minute penalties."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 23,
2018
Giro d'Italia power stats: Dennis
destroys the field.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) produced a phenomenal
performance on the Stage 16 time trial to Rovereto
limiting his loses to 1 minute 15 seconds from Tom
Dumoulin (Team Sunweb)."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May 23,
2018
Bardet training at altitude in Sierra
Nevada ahead of Dauphine.
"Romain
Bardet, who finished third behind Chris Froome
(Team Sky) and second placed Rigoberto Uran
(Education First Drapac) at last year's Tour de
France, is ramping up his training ahead of June's
Critérium du Dauphiné, ready for an attack on the
top step of the podium in France in July." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
A perfect day out for Mitchelton Scott
at Emakumeen Bira.
"he
Mitchelton Scott team had an extremely successful
Emakumeen Bira, winning two stages and putting
three riders into the top four overall. Their
greatest performance came on Tuesday's final stage
4 when Amanda Spratt went on a 54-kilometer solo
break to win both the stage and the general
classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
Van der Breggen's WorldTour lead cut
as Spratt wins Emakumeen Bira.
"Anna
van der Breggen's lead in the WorldTour
classification has been trimmed down by a few
points but the Olympic champion remains firmly in
control of the contest. After the 12th round of
the series at Emakumeen Bira, the Boels Dolmans
rider still holds a commanding lead of 232 points,
down slightly from her previous margin 250." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
May 23,
2018
Vitus ZX1 CRi Aero Disc Ultegra Di2.
"There's
a lot to like about the new Vitus ZX1. It's a
fast, smooth and fantastic handling carbon race
bike offering good value for money in a race ready
package, but the fork lacks outright stiffness and
it's a bit heavy."
(road.cc)
May 23,
2018
Sportful lets you dress like Peter
Sagan this summer.
"Sportful
continues its intrinsic and successful
relationship with the top level of the sport in
2018 with two of the 18 WorldTour teams racing in
Sportful apparel, including the likes of three
time world champion Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe)
and five time Grand Tour winner Vincenzo Nibali
(Bahrain Merida)."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Oli
Woodman/Immediate Media)
May 23,
2018
Shimano XC5 multi-surface SPD shoe
review.
"Joining
the likes of Giro and Specialized, Shimano’s
relatively new XC5 laced SPD shoe is just this, a
mid-range shoe tailored to the gravel crowd, but
one that can comfortably handle duty in touring,
commuting, cyclocross and even mountain biking,
too."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
May 23,
2018
Cannondale’s prototype aero bike: What
we (think we) know.
"Joe
Dombrowski stopped on his way to sign-in before
stage 17 to chat. He was riding his Cannondale
SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod - not Cannondale’s
as-yet-unnamed aero bike. That’s not too
surprising given the hilly profile of stage 17.
But Dombrowski revealed he’s likely to ride the
new aero rig again during the 2018 Giro d’Italia." (velonews.com) Dan
Cavallari
May 23,
2018
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