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2017 Tour de Suisse LIVE stream.
"Stage
5 start time: Wednesday 11:29 CET (2:29 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PST). Approximate finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) June 13,
2017
Video: Policeman tells Katusha Alpecin
rider to get off his bike and walk to Tour de Suisse
sign on.
June
13, 2017
Tour de Suisse: Warbasse wins on first
summit finish in Villars-sur-Ollon.
"Caruso wins the
sprint for second place ahead of Kruijswijk and
Spilak. Caruso will take possession of the yellow
jersey this evening.
This is the first win of Warbasse's professional career, who came home 40 seconds clear of Caruso, Spilak, Kruijswijk and Pozzovivo." (cyclingnews.com) (Karen M. Edwards) June 13,
2017
UCI bans Bardiani CSF for 30 days
after Giro d’Italia doping scandal.
"A
UCI ruling has suspended Bardiani CSF for 30 days
after the governing body concluded its
investigation into two riders from the team who
tested positive for growth hormones earlier this
year.
In accordance with rule 7.21.1, if two riders on a team are caught utilizing banned substances the team will subsequently be banned for 15 to 45 days, meaning this isn’t the harshest sentence they could’ve received but nor is it a slap on the wrist." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) June 13,
2017
Porte, Fuglsang climb WorldTour
rankings as Van Avermaet holds firm.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) is still holding firm
after almost three months atop the WorldTour
rankings.
Van Avermaet soared into the lead after a stellar start to his Classics campaign and built up such an advantage that he has been untouchable so far, despite not scoring points since Liege Bastogne Liege in April. He still has 423 points over the next best rider in the standings, Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)." (cyclingnews.com) June 13,
2017
Tour de Suisse: Trek
Segafredo 'too enthusiastic' in stage 3
finale.
"With
a finish suited to John Degenkolb, Trek Segafredo
swarmed to the front of the peloton to set up its
German fast man for stage 3 victory at the Tour de
Suisse.
Second at the GP du canton d'Argovie heading into the Swiss WorldTour race, Degenkolb had his team at his disposal. Despite leading the peloton for the closing kilometers with Koen de Kort the last man standing for the team, Degenkolb was left without a teammate for the final 900 meters." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 13,
2017
Kung loses Tour de Suisse yellow
jersey after late crash.
"For
the second stage running, a late crash saw a BMC
rider lose the Tour de Suisse's yellow jersey.
After Rohan Dennis' stage 2 fall, Stefan Küng also bade farewell to the leader's jersey after he came off inside the final 10km of stage 3 and was unable to regain contact." (cyclingnews.com) June 13,
2017
Fitbit Alta HR In-Depth Review.
"In
what may seem like a sea of Fitbit models, the
Fitbit Alta HR attempts to strike the balance
between what folks want as a straight forward
activity tracker, while making some nods towards
basic workout support.
I’ve been wearing a unit now for about two months – tracking my moves 24×7. So I figured now’s a good time to dive into how well the unit works and where it stands against the competition. Especially since the competitive landscape continues to get more and more crowded." (dcrainmaker.com) June 13,
2017
Vos out of nationals and Giro after
Women's Tour crash.
"Marianne
Vos (WM3 Pro Cycling) will be forced to watch from
the sidelines of the Dutch national championships
and the Giro Rosa later this month, her team has
confirmed.
The former champion in both events has been ruled out of competition after she broke her collarbone at the Women’s Tour last week." (cyclingnews.com) June 13,
2017
Matthews confident of 2017 Tour de
France success.
"Fresh
from three weeks of altitude training in Livigno,
Michael Matthews only arrived at the Tour de
Suisse on the eve of the WorldTour stage race.
Fourth place in the prologue hinted at a successful camp for the Team Sunweb rider, confirmed with stage 3 victory over world champion Peter Sagan and John Degenkolb (Trek Segafredo)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 13,
2017
Quintana and Valverde lead Movistar's
12-rider Tour de France pre-selection.
"Nairo
Quintana and Alejandro Valverde lead the way in
Movistar’s Tour de France long list.
The Spanish team confirmed the 12 riders that are in the running to fill the remaining seven spots for the race in July. The team will name the final nine-man line-up following the national championships in Europe next week." (cyclingnews.com) June 13,
2017
Race Highlights and Rider’s Reactions
from the London Stage of the Women’s Tour.
"Another
year, another Women’s Tour winner.
After Marianne Vos in 2014, Lisa Brennauer in 2015, and Lizzie Deignan last year, this year’s winner of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour was Katarzyna Niewiadoma (WM3 Pro Cycling). The Polish national champion and team-mate of London 2012 Olympic Champion Marianne Vos led in the general classification from stage 1 in Kettering and held her lead throughout the five-stage race." (totalwomenscycling.com) (Photo: SWPix) June 13,
2017
Tom Boonen’s fairytale.
"It’s
the morning of Scheldeprijs, the Wednesday
semi-classic nestled between the Tour of Flanders
and Paris Roubaix.
It’s a school day, and a workday, but that doesn’t seem to matter here in cycling-mad Flanders. Thousands have come out. For the first time the race is starting in Mol, Boonen’s sleepy hometown. Don’t think for a second that’s a coincidence. “I’ve never seen anything like it before,” Boonen will say the following day. “It was like a Tour de France stage. It was something special." (velonews.com) June 13,
2017
‘What makes me the rider I am?’:
Critérium du Dauphiné winner Jakob Fuglsang on
what’s behind his success.
"Perhaps
it’s because he’s not quite a star of the sport
that Jakob Fuglsang’s win was not the biggest
talking point to emerge from the Critérium du
Dauphiné at the weekend.
But for the 32 year old Dane himself, it is a performance that will perhaps help him address an issue that has nagged at him throughout his career: whether he has it in him to step up to that status." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) June 13,
2017
Underreacting to the Critérium du
Dauphiné.
"From
the sprints to the time-trials to the climbs, we
had a surprising week watching the peloton trek
around the Hautes Alpes, capped off by a
surprising victor in Astana's Jakob Fuglsang.
Fuglsang was the fastest in the race over the Plateau de Solaison and his ability to pull out such a huge gap over Froome, Contador and the rest is surely indicative of a Fuglsang capable of challenging for a high placing at the Tour." (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images) June 13,
2017
Marcel Kittel to meet Quick-Step boss
over future after being linked with move to Katusha.
"German
sprinter Marcel Kittel is set to meet with Quick
Step Floors team boss Patrick Lefevere amid
speculation that he could move away from the
Belgian team in 2018.
Het Niewusblad reports that Lefevere had agreed to meet with Kittel at the Ster ZLM Toer in the Netherlands, which starts on Wednesday." (cyclingweekly.com) June 13,
2017
Felt FR1 review: A rear brake away
from greatness.
"While
the new bike may be better than the old one on
paper, one change may not be welcomed by many.
The previous edition F-Series placed the rear brake on the seatstays as usual, but it’s now moved beneath the chainstays on the FR. From an engineering standpoint, it makes a lot of sense. Since the chainstays are already substantially bigger and stiffer than the seatstays, they provide an inherently stouter foundation for mounting the caliper without requiring any additional reinforcement." (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) June 13,
2017
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 – first
ride review.
"Shimano
launched the latest Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 groupset a
full year ago, back in June 2016, but only now are
we beginning to see the Japanese firm’s evolved
electronic groupset on complete bikes.
In fact, the pros (or rather, their mechanics) have only started getting hold of the complete groupset for their own use. However, you can now expect to see Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 listed on spec sheets for the highest of high-end bikes." (roadcyclinguk.com) (Pic: Ashley Quinlan/Factory Media) June 13,
2017
Trek Domane SLR 9 eTap review.
"When
it comes to traveling quickly, the Domane SLR is
as effective as any road bike available.
Its wide BB90 bottom bracket allows for a huge down tube and solid chainstays, and the oversized IsoSpeed head tube area provides massive front end rigidity. The cumulative effects of the inbuilt compliance delay the onset of muscle fatigue, saving you from tiring vibrations and letting you enjoy riding for longer." (cyclingnews.com) June 13,
2017
How to set a 10-mile time trial PB –
experts reveal their top tips.
"Ten
miles is an iconic distance for British domestic
time trialists.
But how can you eke out every second possible this summer to set a new 10-mile PB? “The key for any kind of training is to look at the demands of the event and then train specifically for them,” says former national 10-mile record holder Matt Bottrill." (cyclingweekly.com) June 13,
2017
Berthoud Saddles and Spare Parts.
"Berthoud
saddles are among the most comfortable in the
world.
What’s even better, they are fully and easily rebuildable. Every part for the saddles is available from Compass Cycles, and you can replace all parts using standard tools. Berthoud saddles are designed to be easy to work on, even though it is rarely necessary: The 10-year-old prototype saddle I am using on my Urban Bike shows no sign of wearing out." (janheine.wordpress.com) (Photo: Compass) June 13,
2017
Study reveals how you can stop your
body getting older through regular exercise.
"If
you ride your bike to stay fit or just for a bit
of fun, then you’ll be glad to know that it could
be helping to keep you young too.
According to a study by Brigham Young University, regular exercise can help to slow the biological ageing process, making athletes’ bodies effectively up to nine years younger than those who are sedentary." (cyclingweekly.com) June 13,
2017
Mid-season update reveals more bad
news for Australia’s National Road Series.
"With
Australia’s National Road Series (NRS) currently
on its mid-season break, Cycling Australia has
announced some changes for what remains of the
2017 series.
While the latest announcement includes some good news, the majority of the changes suggest another backwards step for Australia’s highest level of domestic racing." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) June 13,
2017
Ceramic bearings: The pros and cons.
"Despite
the latest advances in road bike design and
technology, your bicycle still relies on the
humble ball bearing to ensure it all runs
smoothly.
There are bearings in the wheel hubs, the headset, bottom bracket, pedals and jockey wheels, and they're commonly made from steel. There has been a lot of hype about ceramic bearings in recent years and many people claim they offer a performance upgrade. But what are ceramic bearings and what are the pros and cons?" (road.cc) June 13,
2017
Michelin’s “Bikesphere” Surrounds
Cyclists with a Safety Ring of Light.
"BikeSphere
began as a simple concept that was developed as
part of Michelin’s #TrendyDrivers initiative,
which is aimed at helping younger drivers to
become safer and more aware while behind the
wheel.
The designers of BikeSphere began with a simple premise - how could they make cyclists safer while riding in low-light conditions. They came up with the idea of creating a lighting system that uses both traditional bike lights and high-tech components that provide functionality that has not been seen before." (capovelo.com) June 13,
2017
2017 Route du Sud LIVE stream.
"June
15-18, France.
Thursday's Stage 1 starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:18pm CET (10:18am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) June 13,
2017
June
12, 2017
Tour de Suisse: Matthews wins stage 3.
"Sunweb's
Michael Matthews claimed stage 3 of the Tour de
Suisse on Monday, out-sprinting Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) and John Degenkolb (Trek Segafredo) in
Bern.
After a hectic uphill run-in to the line, Sunweb hit the front for the finishing straight to put Matthews into prime position for the final kick." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 12,
2017
Unplanned attack propels Niewiadoma to
first WorldTour stage race victory.
"Although
she has been among world's best riders for two
seasons, she waited until her debut on British
roads to take the very first win on a WorldTour
level.
Katarzyna Niewiadoma (WM3 Pro Cycling) stormed to the victory in the opener of Ovo Energy Women's Tour and held on to the green race leader's jersey over next four days, celebrating the overall win on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 12,
2017
Can the Tour de France bring
short-stage chaos?
"It
has become a truism of modern grand tours that
short stages bring racing chaos. But that isn’t
always true.
Fomenting chaotic racing requires a meticulous sort of chemistry. Mix everything together wrong and you’ll get more fizzle than bang. Sunday’s final stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné from Albertville to Pleateau de Solaison got it right." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 12,
2017
Spanish federation bans disc brakes at
nationals.
"The
tug of war over whether disc brakes have a place
in the peloton continues with the Spanish Cycling
Federation (RFEC) choosing to ban the use of disc
brakes during the Spanish national championships
next week.
The decision is the latest in a disagreement over the use of disc brakes in road racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Pat Malach) June 12,
2017
Bardet with work to do ahead of the
Tour de France.
"Every
time the television cameras focused in on Romain
Bardet and the commentators mentioned his name,
roars of support erupted from the crowds gathered
on the Plateau de Solaison for the final stage of
the Critérium du Dauphiné."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
June 12,
2017
Dauphine: Contador unfazed by missing
top 10.
"Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) shrugged off the fact
that he dropped outside the top 10 on GC on the
final day of the Criterium du Dauphine, instead
choosing to focus on the belief that the race was
merely preparation for the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June 12,
2017
Analysis: It’s advantage Porte, but
Chris Froome has reason for optimism as the Tour
approaches.
"Few
will disagree with Chris Froome’s assessment that
Richie Porte will start as favorite for the Tour
de France title when the race gets under way in
Düsseldorf in three weeks’ time.
The best stage race performer of the season thanks to victories in the Tour Down Under and the Tour de Romandie, and the strongest rider at the Critérium du Dauphiné." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: ASO/A. Broadway June 12,
2017
Hip Hip Hooray – The Bicycle
Celebrates its 200th Birthday.
"Can
you believe the bicycle is 200 years old? We can’t
either.
In Mannheim, Germany, on June 12, 1817, Karl Drais set off for the first time on his so-called “running machine”. Little did he know that his comical contraption would pave the way for a radical movement of freedom, liberation and oh yea, transport of course." (totalwomenscycling.com) June 12,
2017
Choice gifts for dad on Father’s Day.
"Need
some last-minute Father’s Day shopping advice for
your cycling dad?
We’ve chosen a handful of cool bits for the racer, commuter, or casual cyclist in your life. (Couldn’t hurt to shop for yourself too, right?)" (velonews.com) (Photo: Brad Kaminski) June 12,
2017
Tech of the week: New Ultegra
revealed, Dauphiné bikes and first ride reports.
"This
week we’ve had Shimano’s new Ultegra groupset,
lots of pro bikes, bike launches from BMC and
Cervélo and electronics news."
(cyclingweekly.com)
June 12,
2017
Lizzie Williams happier away from the
WorldTour pressure.
"There
are good days and bad days, and today I’m having a
bad day.”
It’s the middle of the week, and Australian rider Lizzie Williams is laying in a bed in a host house in some small town in Southeast USA. She laid down for a post-ride nap but her mind won’t let her sleep. It’s whirring." (cyclingtips.com) (Justin Weeks Photo) June 12,
2017
Luis Leon Sanchez renews with Astana.
"Spaniard
Luis León Sánchez inked a new two-year contract
with Astana, the team announced Monday.
The renewal follows strong performances by the 33-year-old in last month's Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com) June 12,
2017
15 of the best summer jerseys.
"While
you can wear a t-shirt when you go cycling, you'll
soon drown in your own sweat.
Better to wear a specific cycling jersey made from a breathable fabric to keep you dry and cool no matter how long or hot the ride is, ensuring you remain comfortable all the way. Along with padded shorts, a good short sleeve cycling jersey for warmer weather is an essential part of any cyclist's wardrobe." (road.cc) June 12,
2017
Niner BSB cyclocross bike unveiled.
"It’s
not even July yet, but some cyclists are surely
already contemplating cyclocross season.
Count the crew at Colorado’s Niner Bikes among that crowd. This week, they announced release of a new Niner BSB (as in blood, sweat, beer). The tweaks are fairly minor. The carbon frame now accommodates flat mount brakes, which aim to ease installation and adjustment." (roadbikereview.com) June 12,
2017
June
11, 2017
Tour de Suisse: Gilbert sprints to
stage 2 victory.
"A
day after Australian Rohan Dennis took home the
prologue time trial win at the 2017 Tour de Suisse
opener, Belgian Philippe Gilbert (Quick Step
Floors) claimed a bunch sprint victory in Cham,
Switzerland on Sunday.
Gilbert won the sprint at the end of the 172.2km course in front of New Zealand’s Patrick Bevin (Cannondale Drapac) and France’s Anthony Roux (FDJ)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 11,
2017
Jakob Fuglsang wins Criterium du
Dauphine.
"Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana) won the Critérium du Dauphiné on
Sunday after he soloed to victory on a dramatic
eighth and final stage to Plateau de Solaison.
The Dane finished precisely 1:15 ahead of overnight race leader Richie Porte (BMC) on the day and took the overall victory by 10 seconds thanks to stage winner’s time bonuses." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 11,
2017
Women’s Tour Stage 5: Jolien D’Hoore
Wins the Final Stage and Kasia Niewiadoma Wins the
Tour.
"The
5th and final stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour
came to London for the first time in its history.
Crowds lined the route looping from Regent Street, St James for what was an epic finale to an incredible and dramatic tour." (totalwomenscycling.com) (Photo: SWPix) June 11,
2017
Law takes Tulsa Tough overall, Toovey
wins final day.
"Toovey
solos away in final laps, Law finishes second to
seal omnium title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
June 11,
2017
Skylar Schneider wins Brady Arts
District Criterium.
"Mullens
runner-up in second night at Tulsa Tough." (cyclingnews.com)
(Darrell Parks)
June 11,
2017
Fuglsang seizes the moment at
Criterium du Dauphine.
"Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana) had never won a WorldTour race
before this week, but he ends the Critérium du
Dauphiné with three - two stages and the overall -
tucked in his jersey pocket.
Liberated at Astana by the departure of Vincenzo Nibali, the Dane’s assertion at the start of the year that he wanted to improve on his best-ever Tour de France result, seventh in 2013, now looks very reasonable indeed." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) June 11,
2017
Chris Froome: Richie Porte is the Tour
de France favorite.
"When
asked by Cyclingnews if he now had the
psychological edge over Porte, after halting his
momentum ahead of July, Froome played a straight
bat at first before - and for the first time this
year - stating his opinion that the BMC rider was
the favorite for the Tour de France.
“I don’t think so,” he said when asked about holding the edge over Porte mentally. “I’d still say that Richie was far and above the strongest man in the race." (cyclingnews.com) June 11,
2017
Dan Martin attacks on final day of
Criterium du Dauphiné to land podium place.
"On
the final stage of the renowned French event, a
short but nervous one, jammed with four difficult
classified climbs, from Albertville to Plateau de
Solaison (115 kilometres), Martin rode superbly,
always staying attentive at the front as the stage
unfolded and carefully dosing his effort before
launching a big attack which at the end of the day
took him on the overall podium."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
June 11,
2017
A bottle of Champagne for Grandma:
Hannah Barnes’ Women’s Tour Report – Final Stage.
"As
riders lined up in the heart of London for the
fifth and final stage of the 2017 OVO Energy
Women’s Tour, the battle would be for the second
and third place on GC podium.
Kasia Niewiadoma (WM3 Pro Cycling) had a pretty strong hold on the leader’s jersey and, barring any disasters, was set to take top honors." (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Simon Wilkinson and Cor Vos) June 11,
2017
14 of the best performance road
cycling shoes — stiff shoes for fast feet.
"Get
yourself the right pair of cycling shoes and your
riding immediately becomes both more comfortable
and more efficient.
If you want to choose some cycling shoes, first you need to decide what type of riding you do, because shoes are available in a huge range of styles to suit different demands." (road.cc) June 11,
2017
Dennis back on track with Tour de
Suisse TT win.
"Rohan
Dennis (BMC Racing) overcame his disappointment at
having to abandon the Giro d'Italia last month –
and some self-described lackluster training ever
since – to take the stage 1 win Saturday at the
Tour de Suisse."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
June 11,
2017
Hundreds strip off in London and
Manchester for World Naked Bike Ride.
"Cyclists
across the UK have stripped off this weekend for
the annual World Naked Bike Ride, with hundreds of
riders taking to the streets of Manchester and
London in the nude and Edinburgh and Brighton also
scheduled to host the event.
Founded in 2004 with a dress code of “bare as you dare,” the World Naked Bike Ride seeks to highlight the fragility of the human body." (road.cc) June 11,
2017
Tyler Hamilton: Wiping the slate
doesn’t result in clean sport.
"Tyler
Hamilton’s name is just as famous for his
activities off the bike as it is for his
achievements on them.
Hamilton competed during an era in which success in professional cycling involved doping, and he was a successful cyclist. He joined the US Postal team in 1997; moving to the CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation) team in 2002, retiring in 2009. In 2003, he became the only US cyclist to have won one of the Five Monuments of Cycling when he won the Liége Bastogne Liége. In 2012, he was stripped of his Athens 2004 Olympics time trial gold medal, which he had already returned following a doping confession." (sportsintegrityinitiative.com) June 11,
2017
Ribble Gran Fondo Disc.
"Ribble
has launched a disc brake-equipped version of its
Gran Fondo, the endurance style bike that's been
part of the range in rim-braked guise for a fair
few years, and it's a fast, comfortable and
affordable option for tapping out the miles." (road.cc)
June 11,
2017
2017 Criterium du Dauphine LIVE
stream.
"Stage
8 start time: Sunday
11:25 CET (2:25 AM PST).
Approximate finish: 14:52 CET (5:52 AM PST). Earliest live video: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) June 11,
2017
June
10, 2017
Tour de Suisse: Dennis wins opening
time trial in Cham.
"Rohan
Dennis (BMC Racing) stormed as fastest to the
finish line of the time trial opener at the Tour
de Suisse, covering the 6.1km course in 6:24 to
win the stage.
His BMC teammate Stefan Küng was second, eight seconds down, with Mathias Brändle of Trek Segafredo third at nine seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 10,
2017
Criterium du Dauphine: Kennaugh wins
at Alpe d'Huez.
"Peter
Kennaugh (Sky) won stage 7 of Criterium du
Dauphine at Alpe d’Huez, beating his former
teammate Ben Swift (UAE Team Emirates) into second
place after they were part of the day’s large
early break.
Richie Porte (BMC) cemented his lead atop the overall standings by attacking in the finale on Alpe d’Huez. The Australian was joined by Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) in his offensive and put 25 seconds into Chris Froome (Sky)." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) June 10,
2017
Froome dropped on Alpe d’Huez as Porte
raises Tour de France expectations.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) all but conceded victory to
Richie Porte (BMC) in this year’s Criterium du
Dauphine after the Australian dropped him at the
summit of Alpe d’Huez to extend his lead in the
race with one stage to go.
Froome was unable to follow when Porte, Fabio Aru and Alberto Contador lifted the pace in the closing stages of a gripping day’s racing, and although the Team Sky leader only lost 23 seconds to his main rival, he now sits second overall, 1:02 off Porte’s yellow jersey." (cyclingnews.com) June 10,
2017
Women's Tour: Sarah Roy wins in
Chesterfield.
"A
hilly, aggressive day of racing saw Australian
Sarah Roy (Orica Scott) take victory on stage four
of the Ovo Energy Women’s Tour in Chesterfield.
The sprinter survived as part of a small group to charge clear, crossing the line ahead of Christine Majerus (Boels Dolmans) and Leah Kirchmann (Sunweb). Niewiadoma retains overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 10,
2017
Allar wins Tulsa Tough's Blue Dome
Criterium.
"Mullens
second in three-day omnium opener."
(cyclingnews.com)
June 10,
2017
Ryan Mullen on how he defines success,
stepping up next week.
"Ryan
Mullen has been selected by Cannondale Drapac for
the Tour de Suisse and says he faces into it with
some trepidation.
“I’ve never really raced in the proper mountains before,” he said of the race that starts today, Saturday. “I’m a little bit scared, but I’m hoping it will be really good for my development as a young rider." (stickybottle.com) June 10,
2017
The Dauphiné heads to L'Alpe d'Huez on
Stage 7.
"Porte
was in commanding form despite being out-sprinted
for the Stage 6 win by Astana’s Jakob Fuglsang.
More importantly, he was able to defend against Chris Froome (Sky) as they both put time into the likes of Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo)." (sbs.com.au) June 10,
2017
Roads to Ride: The Plateau de
Solaison.
"How
many times have you driven somewhere or been sat
in a train and looked out to see road and thought
“I have to ride that“.
The Plateau de Solaison is one such road, a tough climb visible briefly from the autoroute between France and Italy as a balcony road cut into high cliffs. It’s also the final climb of the final stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné this year, a discovery for the pro peloton and as it turns out a very tough climb." (inrng.com) June 10,
2017
Flaer Revo Via.
"Flaer's
Revo Via is an automatic chain-lubing system.
It works. Unless you're a pro/elite road racer or a long-distance triathlete, it's hard to see how you'd be able to justify the £250 outlay given the very minor efficiency gains. As such, it's pretty difficult to recommend, although it does do what it's designed to do." (road.cc) by Dave Atkinson June 10,
2017
Lapierre launches its updated Pulsium
and Aircode models.
"Lapierre's
new Pulsium and Aircode bikes have received a
generous re-design, but for the French company the
real intention has been to improve performance but
also create a family DNA, a likeness across the
brand.
Input has of course come from the FDJ professional racing team, who have also drawn first blood on the new Aircode when Démare outpaced the pack to win stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné." (cyclingweekly.com) June 10,
2017
Dan Martin: I'm really happy with
where I am ahead of Tour de France.
"Dan
Martin (Quick Step Floors) has said all week that
he has come to the Critérium du Dauphiné ‘just to
race my bike’, with no pressure for results after
a break of nearly a month.
But his performance on stage 6, which went up and down the Mont du Chat, suggested a solid GC placing is well within his grasp and, more importantly, that things are perfectly on track ahead of the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) June 10,
2017
Chaves: I killed myself trying to
follow Valverde.
"Esteban
Chaves (Orica Scott) enjoyed his first thorough
mountain workout of the year on stage 6 of the
Criterium du Dauphine, and although he admitted to
Cyclingnews that exuberance and excitement
led to him cracking, he continues to improve ahead
of next month’s Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
June 10,
2017
19 of the best saddles — the seats
that improve cycling comfort for men and women.
"Your
saddle is arguably the most important component on
your bike.
Like that other key to comfort, your shorts, if it's doing its job properly you'll never notice it, but if it isn't - ouch! It’s your main contact point with the bicycle, and for some of us even subtle variations between two similar saddle designs can lead to one of them crossing fine line between comfortable perch and instrument of torture." (road.cc) June 10,
2017
VeloPac RidePac Allez! Girl.
"My
jersey pockets are usually stuffed full of, erm,
stuff for a long ride, so a zipped pack like the
VeloPac Ridepac Allez! Girl is really useful for
getting myself organized.
It's well made but a bit pricey, and a little too large for my needs. It's a handy, stylish zipped pouch with three compartments designed to fit in your pocket and carry your phone, keys, money and any other bits you can fit in." (road.cc) June 10,
2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"Bike-themed
election promises, Shimano's new Ultegra groupset,
Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in
London.
Here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week." (road.cc) June 10,
2017
The New 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL6
(We Assume!)
"Dan
Martin of Quick Step sits in a solid eighth place
overall at the Criterium du Dauphine today. He’s
aboard an as yet un-released Specialized –
undoubtedly a follow up to the 2015 Tarmac.
As of the May 31st UCI list of approved frames a ‘2018 Specialized Tarmac SL6’ has appeared, implying that Specialized is going back to the SL nomenclature after taking a break with the 2015 model, which we’ll retroactively call an SL5 now. For these embracing disc, there is also a ‘Tarmac 18 Disc’ on the UCI list." (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: James Startt June 10,
2017
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