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May
31, 2017
Team Victory Rankings.
"With
the first grand tour completed, a look
at the team rankings and as ever a
chance to look at some side stories
around the teams, rider recruitment and
some other stats on which teams get
lucky.
Quick Step top the table, just as they did last time. They enjoyed five stage wins in the Giro, four thanks to Fernando Gaviria and one from Bob Jungels. Plus a stage win in the Tour of California from Marcel Kittel. The team looks set to continue for 2018." (inrng.com)(RCS) May
31, 2017
Plenty of Tour de France
contenders with plenty to prove -
Criterium du Dauphine preview.
"Plenty
of riders with plenty to prove.
That seems to be the theme of this year’s Critérium du Dauphiné, which will pit pretty much every Tour de France GC hopeful against one another in an all-important dress rehearsal for the big event." (cyclingnews.com) May
31, 2017
American cycling press
officer Sean Weide dead at age 49.
"Sean
Weide, public relations manager for the
Axeon Hagens Berman cycling team, was
found dead in his apartment in Omaha,
Nebraska, Tuesday at the age of 49. A
cause of death has not been released.
Weide was well known and respected across pro cycling team management, riders, and media after having spent six years working with BMC Racing Team." (cyclingtips.com) May
31, 2017
Hammer Series preview.
"When
Velon and Infront announced the addition
of the Hammer Series to the 2017
calendar in March, it was to "challenge
the traditions of major road racing."
Whether or not they achieve that aim remains to be seen but they Hammer Series will be unlike anything else on the current UCI calendar." (cyclingnews.com) May
31, 2017
Sagan and Majka headline
Bora Hansgrohe Tour de France long list.
"Peter
Sagan and Rafal Majka have been
confirmed as Bora Hansgrohe's leaders
for the Tour de France, with the German
team unveiling a long list of 12 riders
in the running to support them.
Majka will lead the team's general classification bid, while Sagan will hunt victories across a variety of stages and a sixth straight green jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May
31, 2017
Amber Pierce: Forging paths
through the cycling world.
"Amber
Pierce (Colavita Bianchi) might just
have been a celeste colored blur to many
of the fans who watched the UCI Women's
WorldTour visit California earlier this
month for the Amgen Women's Race, but
the 36-year-old American has for the
better part of a decade been a loyal
domestique, slogging it out in Europe
and stateside, drawing from her love for
the sport to keep going."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
31, 2017
Contador taking a
conservative approach to Tour de France
build-up.
"Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) closed out a
two-week training camp at altitude on
Tenerife, where he trained with four of
his Tour de France teammates: André
Cardoso, Michael Gogl, Matthias Brändle
and Fabio Felline.
The Spaniard said he is taking a much more conservative approach to his preparation for the Tour this year, aiming to optimize his form but limit his level of fatigue." (cyclingnews.com) May
31, 2017
Trek Madone 2017 Range:
Which model is right for you?
"One
of the most sought after bikes, the Trek
Madone is an incredible machine, but
with a few different iterations out
there what can you expect at different
price points?
Well we have broken down what makes these different offerings tick. The Trek Madone is the pick of the pros, being the American company’s aero bike." (cyclingweekly.com) May
31, 2017
Dumoulin’s grand tour stock
skyrockets after Giro win: Movistar boss.
"Tom
Dumoulin’s status changed.
The Dutchman of team Sunweb, winner of the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, is now a favorite for any grand tour, says team Movistar boss Eusebio Unzué. Dumoulin rode consistently throughout the Italian grand tour and overhauled Movistar’s star Nairo Quintana in the stage 21 time trial to Milan." (velonews.com) May
31, 2017
Tour de Pologne 2017 route
unveiled.
"Tour
de Pologne organizers have unveiled the
route of the 74th edition of the
WorldTour race.
This year’s parcours sees some changes introduced to what had lately become a traditional course. The Tour de Pologne runs between July 29 and August 4 and, just like in recent years, will be the main stage race between the Tour de France and Vuelta a España." (cyclingnews.com) May
31, 2017
Kinesis launches Tripster AT
All Terrain frameset.
"The
new Kinesis Tripster AT frame is
designed to be equipped for a range of
adventures, allowing you to ride longer
distances on road, equip it with racks
and mudguards for bikepacking trips and
take it off road onto tracks and
bridlepaths.
At its heart is an alloy frame with an all-carbon fork, both designed to offer lots of clearance for 700c tires up to 45mm wide." (cyclingweekly.com) May
31, 2017
Cavendish to return at
British nationals, Tour de France decision
no closer.
"After
three months on the sidelines because of
an Epstein Barr Virus infection, Mark
Cavendish will make his return to racing
at the British national championships in
the last weekend of June.
However, the Dimension Data team have told Cyclingnews they are no closer to a decision on his participation in the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) May
31, 2017
2017 Criterium du Dauphine
LIVE stream.
"2017
Critérium du Dauphiné LIVE June 4-11,
France.
Sunday's Stage 1 starts at 10:30am CET (4:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) May
29, 2017
Daily Distractions.
"Puck Moonen -
Procyclist @ Lotto Soudal Ladies."
(facebook.com) (Photo: Vanity Cycling)
May
31, 2017
May
30, 2017
Summerhill, UHC part ways
following gun charge.
"American
racer Danny Summerhill has parted ways
with the United Healthcare pro cycling
team following a gun charge in his home
state of Colorado.
According to the team, Summherhill has voluntarily resigned. “Following an internal investigation, we accepted Mr. Summerhill's resignation from the team, effective immediately,” the team said in a statement." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) May
30, 2017
Dylan Groenewegen: Charging
through the chaos while holding tightly to
the past.
"Dylan
Groenewegen grew up in a working class
family, but his first racing bike was
made out of the finest Columbus tubing,
fitted with Campagnolo components, and
painted with his favorite colors -
purple, yellow, and white."
(cyclingtips.com)
May
30, 2017
How the Giro was won – Velon
power data from this year’s race.
"Velon
tracked riders throughout the Giro
d’Italia and provided their speed,
cadence and power data via its app.
It has now reviewed the race and used this information to provide some insight into what it takes to win different stages and the race as a whole. The Giro’s decisive performance came on Stage 10 when Tom Dumoulin put 2m53s into Nairo Quintana in the first time trial." (road.cc) (Velon) May
30, 2017
How much prize money did Tom
Dumoulin get for winning the Giro
d’Italia?
"Tom
Dumoulin would have woken up a very
happy (and probably quite hungover) man
on Monday morning, not only because he
had won the Giro d’Italia, but also
because he’d secured quite a nice payday
in the process."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May
30, 2017
Tom Dumoulin – the humble,
sporting, deserving Giro d’Italia 2017
champion.
"Tom
Dumoulin marked himself as a future
Grand Tour contender back at the Vuelta
a Espana in 2015, and his 2017 Giro
d’Italia victory proved his class –
there will not be too many more popular
Grand Tour winners.
On the road, Dumoulin played to his strengths perfectly – his ability against the clock was always going to allow him to put some serious time into his rivals in the two time trials." (roadcyclinguk.com) May
30, 2017
Critérium du Dauphiné 2017
Preview.
"With
the stakes high in more ways than one,
the Critérium du Dauphiné will take the
pack from Saint-Etienne to the Plateau
de Solaison for its 69th edition between
4th and 11th June.
Several weeks before the Tour de France, the main favorites will do battle, in particular on a hitherto untried climb up the Alpe d'Huez. The three times winner and title holder, Chris Froome, will be up against rivals who have shown themselves to be sharper than him since the start of the season, such as Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador, but also Romain Bardet, Dan Martin, Richie Porte, Esteban Chaves or Fabio Aru." (capovelo.com) May
30, 2017
Tour de France favorites:
Form ranking.
"The
Tour de France is now just 32 days away
with just the Critérium du Dauphiné
separating most of the overall favorites
from the Grand Depart in Dusseldorf.
Cyclingnews has updated its form ranking to reflect the racing and results since mid-April." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) May
30, 2017
Buyer’s guide: Should you
buy lightweight or aero wheels?
"It’s
a conundrum that vexes so many road
riders: what kind of road wheelset
should you buy?
With so many options out there, it’s often difficult to pin down exactly what kind of wheel is right for you if you want to upgrade the hoops on your bike. Broadly speaking, if you’re upgrading your wheels then we can categorize the options into lightweight or aero." (roadcyclinguk.com) May
30, 2017
10 of the best clipless
pedals.
"Clipless
pedals are popular because they provide
a firm, secure connection between bike
and rider that's easier to release than
the previous system of straps and
slotted cleats.
But which of the many systems is best for you? Because they hold your feet in the right place on the pedals and keep them there, clipless pedals are more efficient than regular shoes and flat pedals." (road.cc) May
30, 2017
2019 Tour to start in
Brussels, will honor Merckx.
"Mark
your calendars: The 2019 Tour de France
will start in Brussels to honor the 50th
anniversary of Eddy Merckx’s first of
five victories.
Tour officials and Brussels politicians held a press conference Tuesday to announce the news. “Eddy was my idol,” said fellow five-time winner Bernard Hinault. “It will be an honor to pay him tribute." (velonews.com) May
30, 2017
Mike McCarthy, America's
forgotten world champion.
"Mike
McCarthy was a world champion, two-time
Olympian and multiple national champ.
But he was never into self-promotion: “I look back, see all these magazine covers with Americans on them, and I think, where was I?” McCarthy was exactly where he wanted to be - enjoying the sport. When asked his preferred event, he says, “I liked any race I had success in. I look at it holistically. I’m not just a track racer or crit racer or road racer. I’m a bike racer." (cyclingtips.com) May
30, 2017
Mick Rogers on how to
prepare for an individual time trial: Part
I – pre-race nutrition.
"Time
away from the sport of cycling has been
great for me both personally and
professionally.
However now that Grand Tour season is upon us I find myself paying closer attention to who’s in form, key stages and of course race results. The transition from high-performance athlete to keen observer and fan of the sport has been a gradual, almost imperceptible process." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May
30, 2017
Kwiatkowski: I want to be
part of a Tour de France-winning team.
"Victories
in Milan Sanremo and Strade Bianche,
along with podium spots in Amstel Gold
Race and Liege Bastogne Liege, mark
arguably the most consistent spring of
Michal Kwiatkowski's career.
Kwiatkowski has already completed a two-week altitude camp, joining other Team Sky riders – Chris Froome, Wout Poels, Mikel Nieve and Christian Knees – at Teide in the second half of May. His next – and likely the only – race ahead of the Tour will be the Criterium du Dauphine, starting on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) May
30, 2017
Wilier Triestina Cento10 Air
Dura-Ace review.
"The
aim with Wilier's new Cento10 Air was to
improve on the aero advantages of the
previous model, while adding a layer of
comfort from its SR all-rounder.
At 990g, the frame sinks below the 1kg watermark, which is impressive for a wind-cheating design. The biggest aero gain comes from the one-piece Alabarda bar-stem." (cyclingnews.com) (Robert Smith) May
30, 2017
Nibali likely to skip Tour
de France and ride Vuelta a Espana.
"Following
his podium finish at the Giro d’Italia,
Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) is
unlikely to follow in the footsteps of
the man that finished one step ahead of
him, Nairo Quintana, and head to the
Tour de France.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Nibali’s coach Paolo Slongo and his agent Alex Carrera confirmed that the Italian’s calendar has him focused on the Vuelta a España as his next major target." (cyclingnews.com) May
30, 2017
What do professional
cyclists eat?
"Nutrition
plays a huge role in cycling
performance. It influences how much
energy you have to perform on the bike
and how you recover after your training.
Food is so important that pro cycling teams employ their own chefs and nutritionists to make sure that riders are getting exactly what they need for every meal and while they ride." (cyclingweekly.com) May
30, 2017
Giro d’Italia winner Tom
Dumoulin set for Tour de Suisse along with
Peter Sagan and Greg Van Avermaet.
"The
Swiss race features a stellar line-up of
riders eager to find form ahead of the
Tour de France in July."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May
30, 2017
Dumoulin to headline Sunweb
team at Hammer Series.
"There
is no rest for the wicked. A week after
his Giro d’Italia victory, Tom Dumoulin
will be back in action at the Hammer
Series as he heads up Sunweb's six-man
team for the inaugural running of the
event, which will take place in his home
region of Limburg."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
30, 2017
Katy Curd on Concussions,
Redhill and World Cup Predictions.
"It’s
safe to say that Katy Curd has had one
of the most exciting careers in mountain
biking.
She’s ridden and raced since she could crawl and her hard training and positive mental attitude has led her to scoop up a horde of awards and medals along the way. Delving from the mountains into 4-cross and then into downhill, Katy has done it all and has the shirts to prove it." (totalwomenscycling.com) Photo: Ben Winder May
30, 2017
Five things to do now the
Giro d’Italia has ended.
"This
year’s Giro d’Italia will go down as one
of the best Grand Tours in years, with
any on of four riders still having a
shot at glory going into the final time
trial.
Surely the best thing to do is to go into denial that the Giro has ended at all, and trawl the TV listings and internet for clips from the race and replays of stages (OK, maybe give some of those dull early sprint stages a miss) creating a never-ending Giro just for yourself." (cyclingweekly.com) May
30, 2017
Ben Swift sets sights on
Tour de France after difficult start to
season.
"Ben
Swift is looking to make the most of any
opportunities that come his way at the
Tour de France this summer, as he
prepares to return to the race for the
first time in six years after moving
from Team Sky to UAE Team Emirates."
(cyclingweekly.com)
May
30, 2017
May
29, 2017
"Over
the course of the three-day Memorial Day
weekend, professional men and women will
compete in a fast-paced and challenging
UCI criterium on Saturday, followed by a
road race on Monday.
Watch LIVE Monday, May 29. Women’s Pro Race begins at 10:15 a.m. EST. Men’s Pro Race begins at 2:15 p.m. EST." (cyclingtips.com.au) (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May
29, 2017
The Moment The Giro D’Italia
Was Won.
"The
winning moment?
It’s hard to distill three weeks of racing into one instance, the story of so many roads, places characters into one snapshot but Tom Dumoulin’s stage win at Oropa stands out. He didn’t just control his rivals, he beat them on their terrain and took a prestigious stage win while wearing the maglia rosa." (inrng.com) (RCS) May
29, 2017
How close was the 100th Giro
d’Italia?
"The
100th Giro d’Italia finished in Milan on
Sunday following a 29.3km time trial
that handed Sunweb’s Tom Dumoulin the
overall victory by just 31 seconds.
After racing for 21 days, the 3,609.1-kilometer grand tour came down to the suspenseful final stage. The Dutchman’s final time was 90 hours, 34 minutes, 54 seconds." (velonews.com) Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com May
29, 2017
8 talking points from a
dramatic final ‘week’ of the 2017 Giro
d’Italia.
"'Toilet-gate'
was one of the most bizarre scenes we’ve
seen in a bike race.
When Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb) pulled over to the side of the road late on stage 16 and took off his helmet and jersey, it was clear something was up. When the Dutchman clambered off the road and pulled down his knicks, it was clear the camera should probably be turned away immediately." (cyclingtips.com.au) May
29, 2017
Dumoulin honored but still
humble after Giro d’Italia victory.
"Tom
Dumoulin made history by becoming the
first Dutchman to win the Giro d’Italia
but just as he did when under attack
from Nairo Quintana and Vincenzo Nibali
in the final mountain stages, he stayed
calm and collected.
He was looking forward to a celebratory barbecue rather than thinking about his next Grand Tour goal. He wants to keep his feet on the ground rather than become a hero when he returns to the Netherlands and perhaps goes on to target the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) May
29, 2017
Quintana’s thoughts turn to
Tour de France after falling short at
Giro.
"In
a car park in Asiago on Saturday
afternoon, Movistar manager Eusebio
Unzue was already smilingly resigned to
the inevitable, though he dared not
admit as much then, with 29.3 kilometers
of the Giro d’Italia still to run."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
29, 2017
Cannondale Drapac fulfills
Giro d'Italia aspirations.
"The
Cannondale Drapac team started the Giro
d'Italia intending to "light-up" up the
race, target stage victories and hope
that Davide Formolo could finish in the
top ten overall.
The team's highlight of the Giro d'Italia was, without a doubt, Pierre Rolland's stage victory in Canazei after going on the attack day after day in the mountains." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) May
29, 2017
NASCAR cycling advocates
ride in memory of Nicky Hayden.
"Friday
in Charlotte, North Carolina, the local
crew headed out for a long morning ride.
It was a perfect spring spin - conversational pace, sunny skies, no wind, and lots of green in the trees. The group cruised a rolling loop out toward Albemarle and back. But there was a certain sadness. There always is when a group rides in memory of a fallen friend." (velonews.com) May
29, 2017
Bardet eager to get back
racing in Criterium du Dauphine.
"Romain
Bardet is itching to get back to racing
after five weeks away and will line up
for the Critérium du Dauphiné with big
goals after an intensive 16-day altitude
training camp in the Sierra Nevada
mountains that wrapped up on Saturday.
The AG2R La Mondiale rider has been busy building his form for the Tour de France after his sixth place in Liège Bastogne Liège." (cyclingnews.com) May
29, 2017
Rivalries in women’s
cycling: The good, the bad and the ugly.
"Rivalry
in sport is an interesting topic, and
I’ve seen both the positives and
negatives of this word “rivalry”.
I think if we look at sports like tennis, there have been some of the greatest rivalries between competitors. Federer and Nadal is probably my favorite, I guess you could look at them as “frenemies” in a sense. One thing that is absolutely clear within this rivalry is that they both have a deep respect for one another on the court." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May
29, 2017
Tech of the Week: Giro
d’Italia Strava stats and gearing, action
cameras and inner tubes.
"It’s
been another week dominated by Giro
d’Italia tech, but we’ve also got
buyer’s guides and advice for the rest
of us."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
May
29, 2017
Cimolai hit by car during
training.
"Davide
Cimolai is the latest pro rider to be
hit by a car whilst training.
The 27-year-old, who rides for French team FDJ, suffered no serious injuries in the incident on Sunday, he said." (cyclingnews.com) May
29, 2017
World Cup Randoms: Unique
gear and oddities spotted around the race.
"While
we hope that most of our readers will be
welcoming in the summer with a Memorial
Day out on the bike, here’s a round-up
of some of that unique gear that we
inevitably stumble upon at the races.
At the early season mountain bike XC World Cups that usually means a lot of cross-country prototypes (and we saw no shortage of those this year), but it also means all kinds of lightweight tricks and those small details that help get both rider and support teams through a tough race season." (bikerumor.com) May
29, 2017
Van Avermaet remains top of
WorldTour rankings after Giro d'Italia.
"Despite
not racing since Liège Bastogne Liège in
April, and Tom Dumoulin picking up 850
points for his Giro d'Italia win, Greg
Van Avermaet (BMC) remains clear on top
of the individual UCI WorldTour
rankings."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
29, 2017
11 more of the hottest 2017
road bikes: Colnago, Cannondale, Mason,
Kinesis, Ribble, Canyon, Focus and more.
"There
are some recurring themes in this year's
most interesting bikes.
Disc brakes are growing in popularity and we've seen them become hugely popular on endurance models, bikes built for comfort and distance. Race bikes are starting to get similar treatment, such as the bikes from Ridley and Cannondale in this article, though there are still choices if you don't want disc brakes. Lastly, adventure and do-everything bikes are increasingly popular and there are a couple of those in this roundup as well." (road.cc) May
29, 2017
Inside the Mason Progressive
Cycles Bike Barn.
"Dom
Mason set up Mason Progressive Cycles in
2015, designing his own bike frames
which are built in Italy.
He started out with the Resolution steel framed machine and the Definition alloy bike. He then added the Bokeh AdventureSport bike, which will take either 700c or 650b wheels and tires up to 50mm. He’s developed a substantial following for his bikes, to the extent that there’s a significant waiting list." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) May
29, 2017
May
28, 2017
Tom Dumoulin wins the Giro
d'Italia.
"Tom
Dumoulin (Sunweb) put in a nearly
perfect time trial to win the 100th Giro
d’Italia.
He finished second on the final stage to claim the overall victory. Nairo Quintana (Movistar) was able to rescue second place, 31 seconds down, with Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) third at 40 seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) May
28, 2017
Five talking points from
stage 21 of the Giro d’Italia.
"Any
Grand Tour is a story of ups and downs,
but Tom Dumoulin’s Giro d’Italia victory
has been more turbulent than most.
The final time trial into Milan was always going to play into the Team Sunweb rider’s hands, especially as he had gained nearly three minutes over Quintana in the time trial on stage 10." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) May
28, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Stage 21
finish line quotes.
"Dumoulin,
Van Emden, ten Dam and more."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
28, 2017
No regrets for Nibali after
finishing third overall.
"Vincenzo
Nibali (Bahrain Merida) was the first
rather than the last to be called onto
the final podium of the 2017 Giro
d'Italia in Milan on Sunday and had to
accept third place overall behind Tom
Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) and Nairo
Quintana (Movistar).
He failed to win a third pink jersey but finished on the final podium for the fifth time in his last five appearances at the race. He has collected nine podium finishes in the last 13 Grand Tours he has ridden." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) May
28, 2017
Quintana believes late
sickness cost him the Giro.
"
Despite falling just short in the Giro
d’Italia, Nairo Quintana (Movistar)
remains convinced he could win the Giro
and Tour de France in one season.
Quintana lost to a superior time trialist at this Giro, ceding the pink jersey in Milan’s dramatic final-day time trial, losing the Giro by 31 seconds. Falling just over a half-minute short of fulfilling the first half of the double, now he sets his sights on the Tour de France defiant as ever." (velonews.com) May
28, 2017
Keukeleire wins Baloise
Belgium Tour.
"Debusschere
sprints to victory on final stage."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
28, 2017
Boasson Hagen wins Tour des
Fjords.
"Norwegian
powers to overall title with third stage
victory in a row."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
28, 2017
Tour of Japan: Garcia wins
stage 7.
"Spaniard
solos to victory in Izu."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
28, 2017
James Gullen wins 2017 An
Post Rás as Przemyslaw Kasperkiewicz takes
final stage.
"The
rain stayed away on the final day of An
Post Rás 2017 as JLT Condor’s James
Gullen secured the general
classification.
Despite no stage wins, Gullen was very consistent throughout the week, securing the yellow jersey on stage five and defending it right up to the final stage." (thebikecomesfirst.com) (Photo: Inpho) May
28, 2017
Can Dumoulin hold his nerve
and win the Giro d’Italia?
"‘Fino
alla fine’ – Right to the very end.
When race director Mauro Vegni designed the route of the 100th edition of the Giro d’Italia, he perhaps hoped for a close race and thrilling finale in Milan. But there has never been a similar finish to the corsa rosa, with five riders fighting for the final three podium places and all of them with a realistic chance of winning the maglia rosa if their rivals suffer a bad day, mess up a corner or even crash." (cyclingnews.com) May
28, 2017
Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc
2017.
"The
Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc is an endurance
road bike that offers an excellent
Shimano 105 groupset, powerful hydraulic
disc brakes and a smooth ride, all at an
attractive price.
The Attain GTC Pro Disc isn't a lightweight, aggressive race bike, it's a bike for getting in the big miles in comfort. It's certainly up for riding fast, but smoothness is more this bike's thing. That's the most obvious characteristic of the ride." (road.cc) May
28, 2017
Giro Stage 21: Maglia Rosa
Showdown In Milan.
"Obviously
the real story is the combination of
tricky turns at the start and finish,
and the flat-to-slightly-downhill nature
of the course, including long straight
sections.
The race doesn’t favor the pure power guys as much as the demanding stage 10 did, insofar as everyone will benefit from the easy profile, but the handling skills required to maximize the effort in the many turns will matter a lot too. I don’t know that this course is hard enough for Dumoulin to have it all to himself." (podiumcafe.com) May
28, 2017
Chetout reflects on
Broeckx’s accident one year ago.
"The
third stage of the Tour of Belgium
started out unspectacularly on May 28,
2016, but halfway through the world
turned upside down.
Two race motorcycles collided, and both flew into the peloton, with disastrous results." (cyclingnews.com) May
28, 2017
Mollema: I've not been at my
best in this Giro d'Italia.
"Bauke
Mollema (Trek Segafredo) came to the
Giro d’Italia hoping to show the form
that had put him in contention at last
year’s Tour de France.
The Dutchman began well and appeared to be among the top contenders in the opening week." (cyclingnews.com) May
28, 2017
Riding Monte Grappa.
"Overmatched,
outgunned, outnumbered,
out-everything’ed, Monte Grappa should
have fallen in the final year of the
Grande Guerra (World War I), and with
it, the rest of Italy.
But it didn’t. It should have been a foregone triumph for the northern armies, instead, Monte Grappa became the stopping point, where Italy ceased failing, and won, against absurd odds." (pelotonmagazine.com) Words/image: Jered Gruber May
28, 2017
Live stream: Winston-Salem
Cycling Classic criterium and road race,
May 27-29.
"Over
the course of the three-day Memorial Day
weekend, professional men and women will
compete in a fast-paced and challenging
UCI criterium on Saturday, followed by a
road race on Monday.
Watch LIVE Monday, May 29. Women’s Pro Race begins at 10:15 a.m. EST. Men’s Pro Race begins at 2:15 p.m. EST." (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos) May
28, 2017
2017 Giro d’Italia Live.
"Stage
21 start time: Sunday 13:45 CET (4:45 AM
PST).
Earliest live video: 13:45 CET (4:45 AM PST). Approximate finish: 17:10 CET (8:10 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) (cycling.today) May
28, 2017
2017 Tour of Belgium LIVE
stream.
"Saturday's
Tour of Belgium Stage 4 should depart at
about 1:45am CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at around 4:47pm CET (10:47am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Belgium live streaming video should get underway at around 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) May
28, 2017
2017 Tour des Fjords LIVE
stream.
"Stage
5 starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 11:30pm CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) May
28, 2017
May
27, 2017
Life outside the bubble -
Taylor Phinney's new motivation.
"The
curious 26-year-old had all the markings
of a commercial champion in the making
when he turned pro with BMC Racing for a
reportedly healthy sum in 2011.
If anyone could be forgiven for a blinkered mentality - seen as a pro and con to those in the industry - it’s the eldest son of 1980s cycling legends Davis and Connie, who irrespective of pedigree forged his own name quickly on the track and road, across three Olympic Games." (sbs.com.au) May
27, 2017
Dumoulin: It’s not going to
be differences like in the last time
trial.
“I’m
proud of how I rode today, I feel
mentally and physically much better than
I did yesterday which is good.
I need a really good day tomorrow to get that gap, it’s not going to be differences like in the last time trial because I’m really tired after this week in the mountains." (cycling.today) May
27, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Pinot claims
stage 20.
"Thibaut
Pinot (FDJ) capped a strong day to win
the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia,
winning the sprint of a group of GC
favorites.
Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha Alpecin) nabbed second with Vincenzo Nibali taking third. Nibali and Pinot hopscotched over Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb) to fill out the podium." (cyclingnews.com) May
27, 2017
Five talking points from
stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia.
"One
of the reasons for the four riders at
the top of the general classification
being separated by less than one minute
and the top six by 1-30 (historically
low time gaps for this late stage of the
race) is that they have all been very
evenly matched in the race.
That was clear today, when, despite several desperate attacks on the final climbs, no substantial distances were opened between any of them." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) May
27, 2017
Baloise Belgium Tour:
Lammertink wins stage 4.
"Cavagna
takes race lead in Ans."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
27, 2017
Tour des Fjords: Boasson
Hagen doubles up on stage 4.
"Van
Gestel retains GC lead."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
27, 2017
WHAT THE FOX? Giro
d’Italia: Man runs alongside Giro cyclist
with a mounted ornamental stuffed fox
wearing a pink scarf.
"The
Giro d’Italia was interrupted this
afternoon as a man ran along a cyclist
with a mounted ornamental stuffed fox
wearing a pink scarf.
Yes you read that right – someone has actually carried a stuffed fox to Monte Grappa, a mountain of the Venetian Prealps in Veneto and decided to get involved." (thesun.co.uk) May
27, 2017
No margin for error: A
four-way tussle in the Giro d’Italia’s
grand finale.
"Three
weeks of the Giro d’Italia come down to
this: 53 seconds, four riders, two
mountains and one time trial.
Just 48 hours from the finish in Milan, Nairo Quintana (Movistar), Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb), Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) and now Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) are all potential winners of the 100th edition of the corsa rosa. At this point, the margin for error is nil." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) May
27, 2017
Giro d’Italia: Kruijswijk
abandons with stomach problems.
"Steven
Kruijswijk will not be at the start of
the penultimate stage of the Giro
d’Italia on Saturday.
The LottoNL Jumbo captain is suffering from stomach problems, according to the Dutch media." (cyclingnews.com) May
27, 2017
Alafaci apologizes for
throwing bidon at Sutherland.
"Trek
Segafredo rider Eugenio Alafaci has
apologized publicly for throwing a bidon
at Rory Sutherland during Friday’s stage
19 of the Giro d’Italia.
Alafaci flung the bidon at the Movistar rider in the closing kilometers of the stage after Sutherland moved in front of him at the head of the peloton. It went skittering across the road, but fortunately caused no further repercussions." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) May
27, 2017
Dumoulin said ready to
extend with Sunweb through 2021.
"Whether
he wins this Giro d’Italia or not, Team
Sunweb is happy enough with Tom Dumoulin
to extend his contract another three
years, through 2021.
According to the Dutch media, Dumoulin is said to have expressed his intent to re-sign." (cyclingnews.com) May
27, 2017
Team Sky: ‘If Geraint is as
fit as he was before the Giro, he’ll be a
force to be reckoned with in the Tour’.
"Team
Sky will not call Geraint Thomas a
co-leader or plan B, but says that if he
is as fit as he was before the start of
the Giro d’Italia, then “he’ll be a
force to be reckoned with” in the Tour
de France this July.
Thomas pulled out of the Giro ahead of stage 13 due to a crash on stage nine to Blockhaus and subsequent knee pain." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Credit: Yuzuru Sunada) May
27, 2017
Vandenbergh leaves the
hospital after two weeks.
"Stijn
Vandenbergh (AG2R La Mondiale) has been
released from the hospital, following
treatment for a concussion suffered in a
crash during the 4 Jours de Dunkerque on
May 9."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
27, 2017
Specialized limited edition
Jim Merz Sequoia.
"The
Sequoia is Specialized's take on an
off-road adventure touring bike.
It was originally designed by Tim Noonan, but Jim Merz is the man most associated with the legendary bike. Merz worked as a custom frame builder in the Pacific Northwest for a decade before closing up shop to work for Specialized." (roadbikereview.com) May
27, 2017
11 things we've learned this
week.
"More
drama at the Giro, Britain demands more
cycle paths and a very grateful kitten." (road.cc)
May
27, 2017
Can Fernando Alonso really
win the Indy 500?
"Fernando
Alonso has completed his last practice
session at the Brickyard.
The next time he climbs into the orange No. 29 car will be on Sunday ahead of his first Indy 500. The intrigue in Alonso's participation continued to grow with every day he was behind the wheel up until he qualified fifth, a remarkable job for a rookie still enjoying his first week of oval racing." (espn.com) (Michael Hickey/Getty Images) May
27, 2017
Off The Bike: New gear from
MSR, Tepui, Polar & Altra Running.
"The
new Polar A370 fitness tracker builds in
a continuous heart rate monitor and
advanced sleep tracking to provide a
complete picture of your efforts.
Available in June for $179/€199 (pre-order available), it packs its tech into waterproof case with interchangeable color bands ($25 each). The full color touch-screen display sits behind ultra clear glass." (bikerumor.com) May
27, 2017
May
26, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Landa finally
gets his win in Piancavallo.
"On
another day of high drama and
controversy Mikel Landa rescued Team
Sky’s Giro d’Italia with a hard fought
win at Piancavallo on stage 18.
The Spaniard attacked his breakaway companions inside the final 10 kilometers with Rui Costa (UAE Emirates) and Pierre Rolland (Cannondale Drapac) rounding out the top three. Dumoulin cracked on the final climb and Quintana moved into the pink jersey with two stages remaining after putting a minute into the maglia rosa. Quintana now leads Dumoulin by 38 seconds, with Nibali a further five seconds in arrears." (cyclingnews.com) May
26, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Dumoulin
loses pink jersey but not his chance for
overall victory in Milan.
"Tom
Dumoulin’s post-stage routine changed
suddenly at the finish atop Piancavallo,
with the Dutchman free to ride to his
Team Sunweb bus and warm down on the
rollers after losing the maglia rosa to
Nairo Quintana.
Dumoulin has worn the pink jersey as the Giro d'Italia leader for 10 days since dominating the stage 10 Sagrantino time trial." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) May
26, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Stage 19
finish line quotes.
"Landa,
Quintana, Dumoulin, Yates."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2017
Baloise Belgium Tour:
Brandle best in time trial.
"Matthias
Brändle had to wait until the end of May
to take his first victory for new team
Trek Segafredo, but the 27-year-old
Austrian did it with panache on Friday
at the Belgium Tour, taking out world
champion Tony Martin (Katusha Alpecin)
on his way to winning the stage 3 time
trial by 14 seconds.
Wout Van Aert claims overall race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) May
26, 2017
Tour des Fjords: Boasson
Hagen wins stage 3.
"Van
Gestel keeps overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2017
Tour of Japan: Oscar Pujol
wins queen stage.
"Team
UKYO rider moves into overall race
lead."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2017
Did Tejay van Garderen's
Giro Stage Win Give Him Another Shot as a
Tour Contender?
"Was
it joy, or relief, or a mix of both?
American pro cyclist Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing) won the 18th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Thursday, outsprinting breakaway companion Mikel Landa at the finish line of the race’s queen mountain stage, and promptly burst into tears." (bicycling.com) (Tim de Waele via Getty) May
26, 2017
Giro d'Italia: Dumoulin and
Nibali kiss and make up after war of
words.
"Tom
Dumoulin and Vincenzo Nibali have shaken
hands and made up after their spat
during and after Thursday’s Giro
d'Italia stage in the Dolomites, with
the Dutchman apologizing to the Italian
for saying he would be happy to see him
and Nairo Quintana lose their spots on
the podium because they had formed a
pact against him and had refused to work
in the finale of the stage."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2017
11spd: This week's best new
bike gear.
"What
a week that was!
There's rarely a dull moment at BikeRadar HQ, but this week was a particularly busy one - we discovered that heavy bikes might not actually be slower after all, we heard about Garmin's new 360 action camera, followed shortly by the news that DJI is to release an incredibly competitively priced 'follow-me' drone. And, of course, we invoked the rage of commenters the world over by speculating what the industry may 'force' on us next." (bikeradar.com) May
26, 2017
Coquard admits tensions with
Direct Energie team after contract snub.
"Bryan
Coquard has admitted that his
relationship with the Direct Energie
team has become strained since he told
them he wouldn't renew his contract,
revealing that there's doubt over his
selection for the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2017
Van Avermaet returns to
racing as Tour de France prep begins.
"After
his most successful Classics campaign to
date, and a month off the bike, Greg Van
Avermaet returns to racing at next
week’s Tour de Luxembourg.
The Paris Roubaix winner and 2016 Olympic road champion, will use the five-day race as part of his build-up to the Tour de France, where he will target stage wins and another stint in the yellow jersey, along with supporting overall team leader, Richie Porte." (cyclingnews.com) May
26, 2017
You could be a rolling
billboard, Ornot.
"When
you think of the big cycling apparel
brands, it’s natural to think of the
manufacturing giants from Italy, like
Santini or Castelli.
There are, however, a handful of U.S. brands producing great cycling apparel, all in their own backyard. This is no mean feat considering the costs of labor and materials are rising, and many brands are turning to China to produce apparel more efficiently and at lower cost. One such brand placing value on local production, and the Made in America label, is US brand Ornot. We spoke to owner, Matt Quann, about the brand and how they’ve been able to make it work." (cyclingtips.com.au) May
26, 2017
Giro Stage 20: Grapping at
Straws.
"Before
the race started we collectively
shrugged our shoulders, but now it’s the
scene of an intense, tightly fought GC
battle.
190km is another long day in the saddle, and really it’s become a war of attrition now. Monte Grappa isn’t terribly steep, just over 5% average, but 24km long and pretty unforgiving at first." (podiumcafe.com) May
26, 2017
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